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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1947

Page

4

Classified Rates And Notices From The Athens Paper

The notice lists subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery in Ohio and West Virginia, with overseas service notes and domestic pricing. It mentions second class matter status for Athens Ohio and references national representatives and advertising rates.

Ohio West Virginia Westirginia Ponemnetel Mall Westirginie Athens Pelea Sans National John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Moscow seeks to wedge Britain and United States in Soviet strategy

David Lawrence analyzes Soviet propaganda aimed at splitting US Britain ties. Moscow claims a de facto military alliance between Britain and the United States while denying a formal treaty, arguing for stronger multilateral security. The piece cautions against power politics outside the United Nations framework and favors collective security to reduce arms.

Washington Russia Moscow Attlee-Bevin United States Bevin Britain Pravda Stalin Soviet Union Latin America Europe America Great Britain United Nations U.N

Dr. O'Brien on Exophthalmic Goiter and Eye Symptoms

The column explains exophthalmic goiter due to an overactive thyroid. It notes that protruding eyes and nervousness are characteristic, with eye issues mainly seen in young adults who are nervous and predisposed to this form of thyroid disease.

Labor Scene Brightens as 1947 Sees Fewer Strikes

Washington report notes unions reach peaceful accords with U S Steel and other employers, signaling calmer labor relations. CIO AFL actions and a looming coal strike decision by John L Lewis frame a cautious optimism for the year.

James Marlow Washington Howard T. Colvin Conciliation Service Schwellenbach John R. Steelman CIO U.S. Steel CIO Auto Chrysler Corporation Auto and Steel Workers CIO Rubber Workers U. S. Rubber Co L. S. Buckmaster Rubber Workers Philip Murray AFL John L. Lewis Supreme Court Lewis

The New National Guard

Postwar Ohio National Guard faces a twofold growth task exceeding prewar enrollment with 27 250 personnel. Challenges include housing for units without armories and modern recruitment to attract young non veterans while integrating specialized teams across new and existing facilities.

Ohio National Guard World Military Organization National Guard

Truman Civil Rights Push Begins With Clear Plan

In a bold move President Truman forms a 15 member Committee on Civil Rights and calls for federal legislation to define and protect citizens rights while avoiding coercive federal overreach. He warns against race discrimination and religious bigotry and urges written public opinions to shape policy.

Truman Washington J. Truman General Electric Charles E. Wilson United States

Four Senate bills seek federal aid for education across states

Peter Edson reports Congress will consider four education subsidy bills led by Senators Aiken Green Taft and Murray. Each proposes federal funds for states with options for per pupil grants or need-based aid, aimed at raising teacher pay and standardizing spending while preserving local control. The bills differ on formulas and timelines, and a compromise is needed to pass.

Washington Congress Aiken Vermont Green Rhode Island Taft Ohio Murray Montana Labor and Public Welfare Taft’s Murray’s Senate Senator Green U.S. Commissioners U.S Mississippi New York Maine West Virginia Senator Aiken

Perry County courthouse notes fox bounty and court actions

County commissioners again set fox bounties at two dollars per killed fox. Hunters should record the sex of the animal. first 1947 paw tally by John Delong Glenrod showed five males. Jail repairs at New Straitsville announced. several probate, custody, and intoxication cases listed along with marriages and notary filings.

New Lexington — County Walter Solt Fox Paws John Delong Glenrod Route 2 Straitsville W. J. Davis John D. Davis William Wiggins A. J. Calhoun Mable Jones Lillian Olymeau J. A. Hull Clayton Township Nettie Hunt Owen E. P. Walser Somerset Drumm Raymond Fondale Junction City Earl Adkins Crooksville Carl Shiplett Ted Household

Reader Service Braided Rug Lets You Craft Handmade Rugs

Learn to make colorful braided hooked and crocheted rugs from discarded clothing and blankets. The Athens Messenger Reader Service offers steps for fabric prep designs and finishing with oval or round shapes in a 40 page booklet, order No. 94 for 5 cents.

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Laurel Run Quilting Party Hosted by Friendly Neighbor Club

Mrs. Donald Campbell hosted the Friendly Neighbor Club on Thursday January 23 quilting a comfort. A new member Mrs Bill Kennedy joined. An upholstered chair was given to Mrs Henry Todd Jr for her birthday. Noon potluck was served to club members and guests.

Laurel Run Donald Campbell Friendly Neighbor Club Henry Todd, Jr Bill Kennedy Charles Patton Thomas Huddy Everett White Warren Sowers Henry Todd Wilma Todd Herman Bumgardner Arthur Todd Clarence Patton Bill Sparks Paul Terry G. Dorthy Pierce Douglas Sparks Columbus Joan Bumgardner Jean Cole Evelyn Hughes Carol Griffith Junior Clark Coolville Miss Cole Stella Persinger Logan Bill Sparks, Jr Columbus St Nelsonville Robey Pete Brandon Mickey Algernon Todd Hocking Valley Hospital Millard Patton Bob Union Furnace Lawrence Wolfe Ladonna Ijoan Bumgagtiner

Public Forum urges higher tax exemption proposal

The Messenger invites readers to write Congress and Senators to raise the personal tax exemption from 500 to 1000 dollars, arguing it would reduce the people’s taxes. Signed by Mrs. Lottie Justis, Pomeroy RD 1, January 8.

the Messenger Lottie Justis Pomeroy RD

Corning Notes Include Weddings Illness Deaths and Gatherings

Local items report Walter K Rose visiting Point Pleasant Clarence Thomas called to Pomeroy by the death of cousin Pearl Hysell Isabell Thomas ill with influenza convalescing Frank Thomas Toledo visiting his mother Mary Agnes Kopis and Delmar W Bartow wed Jan 25 at Evangelical United Brethren Church Shawnee Mr and Mrs Bartow residents of Shawnee Birthday dinner for Mrs Keller anniversary guests named Several families visit attend Pinochle at Garrison home Mrs James Jenkins Eunice visit Columbus Raymond Lemity family visits George Lemity C W Garrison hosts Pinochle prize winners Mrs Sam Frasure Ralph Briggs other social notes Akron burial for former Corning resident Mary Alderman and church member Brenda Sue Carlseys infant daughter returns from hospital PTA meets at high school under William Tedrow programs by Forshey Woodruff Julia Young Mary Bonkys group and University student Lib Mary Riebel guest Lib Summit Tippett underwent operation at Grant Hospital Jimmy Sicilian ill funeral attendees listed.

Clarence Thomas Pomeroy Pearl Hysell Isabell Thomas Frank Thomas Toledo Mary Agnes Kopis Delmar W. Bartow Evangelical United Brethren Church W. E. Riebel Bartow Shawnee Leon Keller Keller G. D. Keller Marie Jacob Keller Charley Keller Charles Outland Edith Nichols Gary James Jenkins Eunice Columbus Raymond Lemity Sharon Rose George Lemity C. W. Garrison Pinochle Club Sam Frasure Ralph Briggs Fred Gray B. M. Hickok Leo Radkoski T. F. Hawkins N. R. Rothgeb Cheshire Earl Roberts Thornport Thomas Canoles Mary Alderman Corning Akron New Lexington Charles Woodruff Supt. Forshey Julian Young Wilma Gibbs Rose Ann Booth Shirley Wright Leonard Bickle Betty Carolyn William Mace, Jr Joan Eileen Glass Mary Riebel Ohio University Summit Tippett East Hill Grant Hospital Jimmy Sicilian Gaston Sicilian Emma Jane Kasler Glouster Iva Canoles Grace Hoffman Minnie Ballis Jess Dew Roma Hawkins Alice Brown Mae Rodgers Miss Kasler Chester Post

Radio Highlights March of Dimes National Broadcast Schedules

Radio highlights outline March of Dimes broadcast night plans across ABC NBC CBS and MBS with Truman delivering a national message at 11 42 p m and featured shows including Burns and Allen Abbott and Costello Eddie Cantor and That Was the Year plus a note on cotton duck deriving its name from ship canvas mills stamping a duck image for heavier canvas.

March of Dimes Truman ABC MBS Jack Benny Red Skeleton Dinah Shore NBC Perry Como Gladys Swarthout CBS William Hess Tener Burns and Allen Eddie Foy Abbott and Costello Eddie Cantor FBI Finnegan Lum Abner Oak Ridge Tenn Mark Warnen Antonini Blue Baron Nelson Olmsted America Godfrey Ellis Arnall Emanuel Celler Fanny Brice Ann Sothern Maisie Breneman Tommy Bartlett Morton Downey Ben Alexander Fulton Lewis, Jr Vera Holly the D'Arcy

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Associated Press the Press David Lawrence National Dispatch Italy William A. O'Brien Kingsley Mary Baker Eddy Peter Edson Schiller Courthouse News of Perry County Pauline May Edward May Common Pleas Narie Frederick Bessmer Charles H. Davis State Industrial Commission Rendmar Coal Dr. Minshull County Health Department New Straitsville Hemlock John W. Dugan Notary Public Commission Lloyd F. Stought Robert Fultz Betty Payton Rendville Albert Hartman Wilma Watoner William Voris Dayton Bera Hubler Donald Worthington Patricia Thomas James Cross Jean Ross Laurel the Public Forum Walter K. Rose Point Pleasant By Galbraith GOPR NEA Service, Inc U.S. Pat
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