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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1947

Page

4

Work Week Definition Debate In Portal To Portal Case

Analysis argues the Supreme Court ruling could let federal law define every worker minute. It critiques CIO suits, favors collective bargaining to set a 40 hour week, and warns Congress against broad work week definitions while urging mutual agreement on overtime rules and future definitions. AFL supports employer employee bargaining.

Washington Money Claims Supreme Court AFL CIO Congress

Medical column explains bile flow and gallbladder role

Dr. William A. O'Brien describes how bile is produced stored and released in humans and animals. The piece notes the effects of meals on bile discharge the recycling of bile components and the limited impact of sugars and starches on bile flow.

William A. O'Brien

Fire safety rules for hotel guests issued by underwriters

The National Board of Fire Underwriters warns hotel guests to follow fire safety rules to save lives. Key steps include locating exits, not smoking in bed, informing desk on smoke, closing transoms, testing doors, using safe exits, using wet towels to block drafts, and staying near a window while awaiting rescue.

National Board of Fire Underwriters Chicago Atlanta

Life in the Slave State and its Global Echoes

W L White argues in a newly published report that super government creates slave states within nations. He contends centralized socialist rule erodes liberty, warning that internal threats to freedom rival external ones and that sanctifying centralized power yields democratic decay.

W. L. White Germany Italy Japan

Soaking Taxes and Idle Living If It Pays Off

A satirical column argues that high taxes prompt evasion, wages do not guarantee wealth, and idleness costs more than taxes. It notes workers and manufacturers seek to minimize tax burdens, with authorities and experts aiding avoidance. Benjamin Franklin is invoked to underline excess in self-imposed taxation.

Benjamin Franklin C.H.H

Labor prices and a widow’s 600 furnace crisis

A widow on a fixed income faced a doubled installation cost for a furnace after saving 600 dollars. With postwar price surges and no wage or pension relief, many cannot afford essential purchases, forcing them to settle for less and threaten ongoing economic momentum.

Hartley to Lead New Republican Labor Committee Reform Push

Senator Taft's Labor and Public Welfare panel starts hearings on labor reform while the House Education and Labor Committee under Fred Hartley Jr plans a fresh GOP program to curb unions. The 25 member panel blends veterans and freshmen aiming to bypass old bottlenecks and coordinate with Senate leaders. The group includes Landis Hoffman Schwabe Gwinn Buck Lesinski Barden Kelly Wood, with Hartley aligning with Taft Ball and Smith to avoid duplication.

Washington Robert A. Taft Committee On Labor and Public Welfare House Committee On Education and Labor House Labor Committee Fred A. Hartley, Jr Kearny N.J Hartley OPA National Retail Dry Goods Association Labor New Labor Committee Congress Post Office Civil Service Committee House Gop House Gerald Landis Indiana Clare Hoffman Michigan Max Schwabe Missouri Ralph Gwinn Ellsworth Buck New York John Lesinski Graham Barden North Carolina Augustine Kelly Pennsylvania John S. Wood Georgia Joe Martin Charlie Halleck Taft, Ball and Smith Senate Labor Committee

Earl Ball Improves as Ohio Arrival Possible This Week

Earl Ball's condition is improving at a Ely Nevada hospital after an January 7 auto crash in which his mother and fiancee were killed. X-rays show skull fractures and a broken collar bone. if progress continues, he may be transported to a Columbus Ohio hospital by Tuesday or Wednesday. Evelyn Ball was injured in the crash and will travel to Ohio with her brother. Robert D. Allen, Ball's fiancee, has returned to his ship in San Francisco and will sail later this month.

Logan Earl Ball Ely Nev Ball Irvin Ball Wilma Frazier Columbus Evelyn Ball Ohio Robert D. Allen

Intent to Kill Charged in Laurelville Arrest

H Knece of LOGAN near Laurelville was arrested by Sheriff Duffy on cutting with intent to kill. He was arraigned before Mayor McClelland and pleaded innocent. Bond set at $2 000. Detained in county jail in Logan.

Logan Berman H. Knece Laurelville Floyd Duffy Lewis McClelland

Funeral services for Mrs Hattie Criswell

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Criswell widow of William Criswell were held Saturday at 2 pm in Gore Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Rev Wendell Emrick and the Rev Earl Miller officiated. Interment was in Gore Cemetery with pallbearers Ray McMullen Franklin Mollenkamp Dallas Burgess Willard Seckman Wayne Summers and Lloyd Nixon. Music was provided by Mrs Frank Emrick Mrs James Starr and Mrs W E Terrell.

LOGAN Hattie Criswell William Criswell Gore Evangelical United Brethren Church Wendell Emrick Newark Ohio Earl Miller Gore Cemetery Ray McMullen Franklin Mollenkamp Dallas Burgess Willard Seckman Wayne Summers Lloyd Nixon Frank Emrick James Starr W. E. Terrell

Slip Cover Magic for Quick Living Room Makeovers

A reader guide explains how to transform a dingy living room with slip covers. Measure chairs, buy 7 to 9 yards of 36 inch material for an average armchair, fit, baste, sew, and finish. Send 25 cents for the booklet Making Slip Covers Successfully from The Athens Messenger Reader Service.

Athens Messenger W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Westminster Fellowship officers installed at First Presbyterian

At special installation services in the First Presbyterian Church Athens officers of Westminster Fellowship were installed by Elvyra Thompson moderator of the Westminster Fellowship of the Athens Presbytery. The Junior Choir sang special music for the service arranged by Rev Henry L Carr pastor.

Local News Brief Names Church Officers in Blessing Ceremony

The Messenger notes it cannot publish unsigned engagements, weddings, births or deaths sent by mail. It lists ceremony participants including Marjorie Harwood moderator Dick Poling vice moderator Betty Busskirk stated clerk Norma Jean Hanna treasurer Nancy White Faith and Life Leona Mack Christian Outreach Jimmy Myers Christian Stewardship and Billy Van Fossen Christian Fellowship.

the Messenger Dle Marjorie Harwood Dick Poling Betty Buskirk Norma Jean Hanna Nancy White Faith Leona Mack Jimmy Myers Billy van Fossen Christian Fellowship

Choir Officers Elected At First Evangelical United Brethren

Rev and Mrs A N Grueser hosted a pot luck dinner for choir members at First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Paul Cruise chaired the nominating committee and announced officers including President Mrs Clarence Salts Vice President Mrs Earl Roberts Secretary Mrs Walter Leonard and treasurers and librarians. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Reese Mr and Mrs Leonard Mr and Mrs Salts Mr and Mrs Blick Mr and Mrs Brown plus several members and guests such as Miss Helen Clark and Miss Grace Orr.

A. N. Grueser First Evangelical United Brethren Church Paul Cruise Clarence Salts Earl Roberts Walter Leonard Janet Sweazy Albert Blick Charles Mohler James Cruise Helen Clark Grace Orr Martha Sue Cruise Clarence Phillips Carl Spence

Betty Marie Bowers Feted At Dinner For Birthday

Betty Marie Bowers was guest of honor at a family dinner arranged by her mother Mrs. Washington Bowers Sr. The event at the Bowers home honored Miss Bowers' birthday with a cake on the table and family present including Washington Bowers Sr Louise Ruth Anne Richard G and James Bowers. Miss Bowers studies at Bliss Business College and is linked with the Ohio State Journal. she lives on Tewksbury Road in Columbus.

Betty Marie Bowers Washington Bowers Bowers Miss Bowers Louise Bowers Ruth Anne Bowers Richard G James Bowers Bliss Business College The Ohio State Journal Tewksbury Road Columbus

Logan Personals Minnie McBroom Returns Home

Minnie McBroom, who has vacationed with Mr and Mrs William McBroom since the holidays, returned to her home on West Hunter Street yesterday.

Minnie McBroom William McBroom W. Hunter St

Motion to modify custody and support in Cook divorce

A motion to modify a prior custody order and fix child support payments has been filed by the defendant’s attorney in the clerk of courts office. The case concerns Don ald E. Cook and Edith M. Cook.

Logan Donald E. Cook Edith M. Cook Clerk of Courts

Mayor Weltner Fines Athens Man for DUI

Jeffers, of Athens Route 2, was fined 100 dollars and costs after an arraignment before Mayor W D Weltner for driving while intoxicated. Police arrested him on Front Street Friday night. Also, E L Morgan of Columbus forfeited a 25 dollar bond after missing a mayoral hearing on speeding in a restricted area on West Hunter Street.

Logan Floyd Jeffers Athens W. Denzil Weltner Jeffers Front St E. L. Morgan Columbus Weltner W. Hunter St

Laurelville Opens Library Service at Local Confectionery

Logan area readers gain access to adult books now available in Laurelville at the local confectionery. Mrs Lucille Hartsaugh purchased the shop and will oversee the reader service. Patrons should print full names on library cards and leave them at the store for monthly checks.

Logan —Library Laurelville Lucille Hartsaugh

Dillon and Carr Attend Ohio School Conference in Athens

Logan county school superintendent Samuel H. Dillon and Logan City Schools superintendent G. E. Carr attended a conference of county city and exempted village school executives in Athens. Dillon took part in the County School Superintendent's Association session at the Student Union and both men attended an afternoon session at Athens High School.

Logan Samuel H. Dillon G. E. Carr Logan City Ohio Athens Mr. Dillon Mr. Carr

Services Held Today For Mrs Tignor

Funeral services for Mrs Ada Belle Tignor wife of Thomas Tignor were held today at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev Chester Newcome officiating. Music by Mrs Chester Newcome and Mrs Helena Kitchen accompanied the service. Pallbearers were John Powers Herbert Brooks Claude Proctor Charles Brooks William Moore and Otto Hartman. Burial followed in a private mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery with the Order of Pocahontas conducting cemetery rites.

Sales Tax Examiner To Assist Vendors In Hocking County

A sales tax examiner will visit the Hocking County Courthouse from January 28 to January 31 to help vendors with their semi annual sales tax reports. The exact room will be announced. County Treasurer Ralph Moorhead announced on Saturday.

Logan Hocking County Ralph Moorhead

Settlement Reached in Non-Support Case in Columbus

Logan Willard Lanning of Columbus, arrested January 16 by Sheriff Floyd Duffey on non support charges filed by Florence Kisor of Union Furnace, settled Friday before Magistrate Frank St Clair, according to reports.

Logan Willard Lanning Columbus Floyd Duffey Florence Kisor Union Furnace Frank St. Clair

Logan-A couple issued marriage license in Nelsonville

Probate Court Judge E L Ewing issues a marriage license to Wesley B Thompson 23 of Nelsonville Route 1 and Helen Murphy 21 of Nelsonville Route 1. The license was approved under state law and will be filed with the county clerk.

Community Notes From New Straitsville Activities

Ivy Dishon hosted the Carnation Club. winners noted as Jane Ervin high prize Anna Frasure and Sue McQuade second prize Nell Mitchell low. Guests included Laura Miller Geniveve Hartman Myrtle Boyles. Various mov es illness and events, school tuberculosis test week of Jan 27, farewells and club meetings listed.

NEW _ STRAITSVILLE Ivy Dishon Carnation Club Jane Ervin Anna Frasure Sue McQuade Nell Mitchell Laura Miller Hannah Holt Mills Athens Carl Smith Methodist Hill Corning George Vernon Lester Ambrose, Jr Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Mickey Strain Harry H. Strain Las Cruces New Mexico Sam Hartman Hellen Morgan Myrna Wallace New Lexington Euchre Club Goldie Whitmer Beulah Mathews Onadell Wilson Gertrude Essex Erma _ Pierce Mildred Thompson Marion Foster Barbara Gertrude Davis Arma Pierce Clark St Cephas Mathews Anna Begley Ermel Williams New Straitsville School Edgar Walker and Gary and Ronald Alvery Daugherty Columbus Vern Hinerman Rupert W. Va

Three Logan Residents Enter Hospitals

Mrs. Leonard Johnson of 1210 W Hunter St Logan entered White Cross Hospital Columbus Tuesday for treatment and surgery with room 316. George Emerick was admitted to Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus Saturday for major surgery and Lawrence Hansley near Logan was admitted to St Francis Hospital Columbus Sunday for major surgery.

Logan Leonard Johnson

Red Cross Speaker To Visit Logan For Home Service Talk

Alice Culter of Alexandria Virginia will visit Logan to speak at the Red Cross headquarters above Blosser's Restaurant. She represents the National Red Cross and will discuss home service projects in Hocking County.

Logan Alice Culter Alexandria Red Cross Blosser Miss Culter National Red Cross Hocking County

Lanning Receives Army Discharge at Ft Dix

Wilbur Warren Lanning Jr., of 452 East Main Street, was honorably discharged from the Army at Ft Dix New Jersey, announced by the Hocking County Selective Service Board yesterday.

LOGAN Wilbur Warren Lanning, Jr E. Main St Ft. Dix N. J Hocking County Selective Service Board

Bonuses on the Way for Wapakoneta Teachers

Public school teachers in Wapakoneta Ohio will receive cost of living bonuses totaling 200 dollars, paid in January and March pay checks. The plan targets educators in the district. An official announcement confirms the bonus distribution schedule.

Wapakoneta, O

Radio Schedule Expands With Three New Dramatic Programs

MBS plans three new dramatic radio series soon including Did Justice Triumph adaptation narrated by George Carson Putnam starting Wednesday at 10. Also Dr Graham and Family premiering Feb 3 at 10:30 and The Family Theater debuting Feb 13 with Hollywood flair. Ruth Etting returns to NBC tomorrow night.

MBS New York Sunday News George Carson Putnam Dr. Graham and Family Family Theater Hollywood

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch Slave State Peter Edson Mary Baker Eddy Disraeli Logan News Columbus Hospital Metty Bowers Athens Area Dillon Carr New Straitsville Army By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc George Associated Press Ruth Etting Rudy Vallee NBC Jimmy Voorhees Lauritz Melchior CBS Bob Hawk Joan Davis Charles Boyer Screen Guild ABC America Judy Bob Hope School of the Air John Allen Krout Monterey Calif Tommy Bartlett Skip Farrell Earl Godwin Upton Close
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