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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1947

Page

4

Taft Hartley test will prove harder than Wagner era

The Taft Hartley Law faces tougher constitutional challenges than the Wagner Act, with risks of damages suits for unions or individuals who defy provisions on jurisdictional strikes and boycotts. Supreme Court rulings on broadcasting union power and political expenditures frame the debate.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Justice Black Congress Supreme Court

Erythema multiforme and breast lump detection guidance

Medical column explains erythema multiforme causes features and recurrence risks with spring and fall pattern. It advises rest during active symptoms and gentle skin care while urging medical consultation for diagnosis and treatment. It also covers detecting a breast lump by pressing the breast against the chest wall and seeking a physician examination.

No New Philosophies for a Free American Way

An editorial urges Americans to value the nation’s freedom and prosperity while contrasting it with conditions in Britain, France, Austria, Russia, China, India, and South American nations. It argues for tolerance of opposing views and warns against chasing new philosophies.

America United States of America British Isles France Italy Greece Austria Russia Germany Hungary China Japan Korea Manchuria India Mediterranean Countries South American U.S.A

Two medical care systems contrasted by AMA president

Dr. Harrison H. Shoulders of the American Medical Association argues for voluntary prepaid medical service plans financed by insurance as a freedom based solution. He opposes government dictated care as a totalitarian risk and asserts prepaid plans expand access, lower costs, and cover workers and families.

Harrison H. Shoulders American Medical Association

Labor limbo as Taft-Hartley waits and coal talks stall

Peter Edson surveys Washington on how John L. Lewis will steer coal labor under the Taft-Hartley act. No new contract exists between the United Mine Workers and operators as of June 30, with the 1945 Krug-Lewis deal voided and government injunctions unlikely to recur. Miners idle by vacation until July 7 and a new agreement or Taft-Hartley rules by August 23 may restore production or prolong a stalemate.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis United Mine Workers Union Congress Krug- Lewis United Mine Workers Union Smith-Connally UMW

Crop Conditions Outlined By Vinton County Agent

County Agent George L. Brown details hay cutting start, corn acreage reduction due to weather, and potential buckwheat planting. He notes 1947 hay crop may be short but quality good, soybeans largely unplanted, wheat yield fair though straw short, oats looking promising, potatoes poor from late planting, and frost and wind affecting orchards with late blooming apples showing promise. Fruit in limited abundance and berry crop fairly good.

Vinton County

Mrs. Mary Harkins Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Harkins, 83, who died June 27 at a Knox Township home after a stroke, were held June 30 at Harkins Chapel. Widow of Aaron Harkins, she survived by sons Homer Harkins and Clarence Vanbibber, with services led by Rev. Harry Swartz.

Wives Get Plane Rides in McArthur with Hillside Pilots

Wives of the Hillside Pilots in McArthur enjoyed airplane rides in a visiting Piper Supercruiser. They then dined at Howell's restaurant. The article notes new flight students and soloers, plus upcoming departure of member Larry Yost.

Mcarthur Hillside Howell Bill Goodwin W. W. Tinker F. L. Newdick George Rupp Wellston Ralph E. Smith Jack Howell Hillside Pilots Larry Yost Yost Central States Construction Company

Two Teachers Accept Contracts In McArthur

McArthur school board approved contracts for two teachers on Wednesday night. Mrs. J. E. Rosser, of McArthur, will teach in the high school replacing Arthur George who returns to his former job at Austin Powder Co. Mrs. Dorothy Coburn Reffett will teach in the grades to fill the vacancy caused by Edith Edwards' death. The board discussed the new salary scale but took no action on filling the superintendent vacancy.

Wilkesville appoints Lonnie Harrison as new school chief

McARTHUR John A Lonnie Harrison of Wilkesville was named superintendent of the Wilkesville schools in a special board meeting. He replaces Clyde Smith and will serve a three year contract. the board also adopted a new teachers salary schedule under the Daniels-Cramer bill.

McArthur Girls Attend Buckeye Girls State

McArthur High School juniors Marilyn Reese and Rita Rae George attended the Buckeye Girls State program at Capital University in Columbus. Reese, a Realist party member, was elected city council president and a candidate for state auditor who later joined the state tax commission. George topped her Realist ticket as mayor of Geiger. A total of 305 girls participated in the weeklong program.

McArthur Marilyn Reese Rita Rae George McArthur High School Buckeye American Legion Auxiliary Marilyn Delbert T. Reese Idealist Party McNeil Rita Raymond George Geiger Realist Party Miss Reese State Tax Commission Capital University Columbus

McArthur and Hayhurst Undergo Tonsil Procedures at Chamberlain Clinic

Robert Frye McArthur and Ann Hayhurst of Hamden underwent tonsillectomy and tonsil with adenoid removal respectively at the Chamberlain clinic on June 26 and June 25.

Neon sign hung for Howell's restaurant display

A new electric neon sign advertising Howell's restaurant was installed in front of the eatery on Monday, signaling a storefront update.

McArthur Howell's

All Star Softball Game to Highlight McArthur July Fourth

An all star softball game between Reds and Whites at 8 30 p m will headline holiday events in McArthur on July Fourth. Races and contests for boys and girls, a balloon contest, horseshoe pitching and a square dance follow the game. Prizes on display at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. offices.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co McArthur Darrell Craig Ralph Heistand Louis Sharp Dick Cozad Fouth

Conservancy Assessments To Be Made In Three Townships

Jackson Harrison and Eagle townships in Vinton County will face a 0.3 mill special assessment to fund the Scioto Sandusky Conservancy District. Total levy about 3446.25 across three townships, based on 1947 duplicates. Assessment applies to all property and will be collected in 1948.

McArthur Jackson Harrison Eagle Townships Vinton County Scioto-Sandusky Carl R. Smith Eagle Township Madison Franklin Pickway Ross and Fayette

Auto Hits Abutment Injuring Hamden Driver

McARTHUR E D Salmons of Hamden suffered facial lacerations and injuries when his car struck a bridge abutment on Route 75 near Creola at about 1 p m Tuesday. The vehicle turned around and was badly damaged. Salmons was alone and driving north.

McArthur E. D. Salmons Hamden Creola Mr. Salmons

Discharged Soldier Neil Scott Ends Army Service

Neil Scott of Allensville has been discharged from the Army and is on terminal leave after 18 months as a guard at Arlington Hall Virginia. His brother Milo Scott of Washington DC will visit his home for a weekend.

McArthur Pfe Neil Scott Allensville Arlington Hall Milo Scott Washington, D. C

Assist Treasurer McArthur Hired in Tax Collection Period

Rachel Smith of Hamden is appointed assistant in the office of County Treasurer Ronald E. Simms during the tax collection period. She joins the staff as a support role to oversee financial duties and help manage tax collection activities.

McArthur Rachel Smith Hamden Ronald E. Simms

Zaleski Students Attend Ohio University Band Clinic

Two Zaleski high school students Janet Leach and Erma Bolen were chosen to join a national band clinic at Ohio University from June 5 to 29. Ten instructors from universities led by Ohio U. Prof Martini directed the session. The girls performed in the concluding concert on June 29 with Janet a junior and Erma a sophomore.

McArthur Zaleski Ohio University Ohio Prescott University of Minnesota Jones Louisiana State University Martini Ohio U. Band Janet Leach Erma Bolen Janet Zaleski High School

Shipley Rites Conducted

Requiem high mass for Francis A Shipley 76 died at White Cross Hospital Columbus June 24. Zaleski resident born January 18 1871 son of Thomas and Mary Shipley. Survived by brother Thomas Shipley Huntington West Virginia and sisters May Shipley Zaleski Anna Young Helmsdale Penna Agnes Rolston Bayonne NJ. Last rites St Sylvester Church Zaleski officiating burials St Sylvester cemetery.

Births Reported in Vinton County by Chamber Clinic

McArthur births list six newborns from June with parents in Thompsonville Hamden Radcliff McArthur and nearby towns. Names include Sherian Ann daughter of Clarence Smith, June daughter of Mitchell Hayes, Gary son of James Callihan, and additional sons for Lewis Gloeckner Anson Sturgill and Raymond Haynes. Dr Evelyn Ballore reports figures.

Mcarthur Vinton County Chamberlain Clinic Lewis Gloeckner Thompsonville Anson Sturgill Hamden Raymond Haynes Radcliff Evelyn Ballmere Sherian Ann Clarence Smith June Mitchell Hayes Gary James Callihan Ewington

Savannah Lodge 466 dedication marks fiftieth anniversary

The fiftieth anniversary era formal dedication of Savannah Lodge 466, F and AM at Guysville was celebrated with a dedication service led by Frank M Jansbott, grand master. A cement foundation for the Lost building on Second St Pomeroy was begun by Pomeroy Cement Block Company, a two story brick structure hoped to be finished by late fall. Rev W F Wilson traveled to Joppa in Olive Township to visit his aunt he had not seen in 31 years.

Savannah Lodge 466 Guysville Frank M. .Jansbott Second St Pomeroy Pomeroy Cement Block Company W. F. Wilson Joppa Olive Township

Glouster Board Fixes Electric Rates and Farm Labor Needs

The Glouster Board of Public Affairs approved fixed electric rates per a new contract with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric. Hocking County farmers struggle to hire extra labor for harvesting crops, prompting appeals to the extension service. A Going Out of Business Sale is announced at the Boot Shop in Nelsonville. A cloudburst disrupts a tandem bicycle tour by Tracy Goodwin and Robert Crow near Pomeroy and West Virginia detours.

Glouster Board of Public Affairs Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Hocking County Extension Service Office Adda Hohenadel Bean Building Nelsonville Pomeroy East West Virginia Tracy Goodwin Robert Crow

Ambulance Transports Across Town After Medical Care

Local ambulances carried patients from Chamberlain clinic and White Cross Hospital to homes and hospitals. Journeys included McArthur to home Wednesday, Dundas to White Cross Thursday, and a logging accident transfer to White Cross.

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David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien Peter Edson Mrs. Harkins Wilkesville Ohio U Shipley By Galbraith John Cade Hameden Chamberslain John Rinehart White Cross Hospital Roger Hampden Frank Hayes Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Goldie Sprague Wrightsel Garry Raymond
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