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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1947

Page

4

Tax Bill Delayed to 1948 Aims to Ease Public Burden

Congress plans to pass the tax bill with an effective date January 1, 1948, despite President Truman veto. The move follows budget cuts and a projected surplus for 1948, aiming to reduce rates across all brackets by 30 percent for the lowest, 20 percent for the middle, and 10 percent for the highest earners.

Washington Congress Truman House Senate Treasury Byrd Virginia

Angina Pectoris Causes and Cautions In Medical Column

Dr. William A. O'Brien explains angina as chest pain from reduced heart oxygen, with triggers like exertion, worry, or large meals. He notes misidentification with upper abdominal distress, radiation to the left arm, and aging after 50, plus risks from smoking and arterial hardening. He counsels even activity, weight control, and avoiding overeating.

Flying Chinaware and the Saucer Sensation

The piece surveys the flying saucer craze with anecdotes from the West to Akron, noting Army Air Forces skepticism and public gullibility. It recalls past panics from Halley’s Comet to Orson Welles and Loch Ness, arguing saucers may simply be ordinary sky objects and that American belief persists.

Aimee Semple McPherson West Portland Akron Army Air Forces Orson Welles Mars Scotland England Atlantic New York Gotham Jupiter America

Price inflation blamed on all elements of the economy

An editorial argues high prices stem from unified forces across government and business, with debt and weak productivity driving inflation. It urges fiscal restraint, higher productivity, and limiting profits, warning retailers cannot curb prices alone while urging reform at the source.

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Labor and the Future: Labor Needs Responsible Power

The piece argues labor can restore public esteem by showing responsible power. It states capital and labor are not foes, as labor seeks fair wages and efficient production to keep goods affordable. It emphasizes labor’s role in national welfare and constructive union leadership.

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Taft-Hartley Act Faces Miner Concession Pact Fallout

Peter Edson analyzes how U S Steel subsidiaries and Pittsburgh Coal Co have moved to grant concessions to John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers to avoid a strike. The deal signals limits to Taft-Hartley Act expectations and could lift coal and steel prices for consumers. Northern operators may concede while Southern firms resist, risking longer fights and potential open shop moves. The wage increases and shorter workdays threaten higher coal and steel costs, impacting the broader economy.

Washington U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis U. S Pittsburgh Consolidation Co

Labor movement's future depends on shared principles and broad cooperation

The passage emphasizes that workers must cooperate with business to expand markets and protect jobs. It argues that no group can prosper alone and that the American labor movement’s strength will rely on embracing inclusive principles to ensure widespread prosperity.

American Labor Movement

Glouster Woman Married in Kentucky

Mrs. Beatrice Buchman of Columbus announces the marriage in Greenup Kentucky of her daughter Alice Anita to Henry W. Kinkade son of Mr and Mrs E H Kinkade of New Martinsville West Virginia The bride a Glouster High School graduate and Ohio Fuel Gas Co employee lives in Martinsville where Mr Kinkade will begin an apprenticeship to become a mortician The groom is a World War II veteran who served in the European theater and attended Ohio State University.

Glouster Beatrice Buchman Columbus Greenup Alice Anita Henry W. Kinkade E. H. Kinkade New Martinsville W.va Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Garnet McGee Dies at Age 38

Garnet McGee of Hollister died at 38 in Sheltering Arms Hospital after a major operation. She had two years of declining health. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Jess McGee Hollister three brothers Emmett Cecil and William McGee Fos toria a sister Mrs Larry Vitt Fostoria. Funeral services are set for Hollister EUB Church Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Ray Green. Burial will be in Hollister Cemetery. The body will be moved from Wallace Funeral Home to the parents home in Hollister for viewing.

Glouster Garnet McGee Sheltering Arms Hospital Jess McGee Hollister Emmett Cecil William McGee Fostoria Larry Vitt Hollister Eub Church Ray Green Wallace

Local Social Roundup From Dundas Area

Mrs Ethel Lightfoot visited a Chillicothe clinic for a medical exam. Garfield Lanane and Columbus couple spent the weekend with Pearl Knox. Ed Warner visited G V Quickie in Vinton. A E Christian traveled to Kentucky to see Kermit Rice. Cottrill and Harvey Roof joined picnics at Lake White. John Jenkins spent the weekend at home. Mrs Jenkins improving with treatments. Clyde Morrow visited George Lopez in Hamden. Raymond Molohon and family from Lorain spent the weekend with David Molohon. Mrs Thomas Hall returned from Kentucky visit. Verna Noble and Joan Ward returned from two weeks in Great Britain. Genoa Roof.

Dundas Ethel Lightfoot Chillicothe Garfield Lanane Columbus Pearl Knox Ed Warner G. V. Quickie Vinton A. E. Christian Kentucky Kermit Rice Frank Cottrill Harvey Roof Lake White John Jenkins Jenkins Clyde Morrow George Lopez Hamden Raymond Molihon Lorain David Molihon Thomas Hall Verna Noble Joan Ward Great Britain Conn Genoa Roof

Garden Club toMeet at Mrs Alfred Howards Home

Gardeners gather for the GLOUSTER meeting at Mrs Alfred Howards residence Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Officers will be elected and a report on the recent Columbus convention will be presented.

Glouster Garden Club Alfred Howard Columbus

Mrs Hugh Sweeney Suffered Dislocated Shoulder

Mrs Hugh Sweeney was taken to Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta on Sunday after a fall at home. She was treated for a dislocated shoulder by the Fy Wallace ambulance crew.

Hugh Sweeney Osteopathic Hospital Marietta

Past Matrons Association Meeting at Mrs Bryson Home

The Past Matrons Association will meet at the home of Mrs. M. M. Bryson on Friday at 7 30 p.m.

Glouster M. M. Bryson

Out of Town Guests Visit A C McCance Family

Holiday and weekend visitors to the A C McCance home in Glouster included Miss Ruth McCance of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Cc Lemmon of Cambridge with Mr. and Mrs. James McCance of Toledo. Dorotha Kirkbride and sons Jan and David were Sunday dinner guests.

Glouster A. C. McCance Ruth McCance Columbus Cc. L. Lemmon Cambridge James McCance Toledo Dorotha Kirkbride and Sons Jan and David Me Cance

Air Dogfight Highlight Of Glouster Homecoming

A Friday Homecoming feature in Glouster showcased an air show by Charles Kittle Sam Johnson and Bill Kanabb with a mock dog fight. Prizes awarded in foot races went to Bill Sandbrink John Picket Chuck Settles Francis La Corte Buck Fultz in multiple events.

Glouster Charles Kittle Sam Johnson Trimble Bill Kanabb Athens Bill Sandbrink John Picket Chuck Settles Francis LaCorte Buck Fultz

Glouster Weekend Guests From Many Nearby Towns

Sunday visitors to the Raymond Robinson home included Paul Loos and sons Harold and Bobby from Manchester New Hampshire Leland Duncan with sons Don and Larry Robert Powers and son Sheldon Athens Ralph Robinson of Greens Run Hilma Losey and Anna Mae La Corte locals Anna Louise Logue of Columbus as weekend guest J M Watkins and F P Thompson Akron spent weekend in Glouster visiting old friends Lem Warren formerly of Glouster now in Canton Williamses and Schwalbach from Cambridge returned for homecoming celebrations various locals hosted relatives and friends over the holiday weekend

Toina Lintalla Matt Schwalbach Cambridge Glouster J. W. Herrold Pittsburgh E. C. Merwin Dan Carter Akron Tom Carter Pat Peg Columbus Charles Carter Irma Fisher Dayton George Carter Allison Jones Daryl Jones Judy Carolyn Cabot West LaFayette Albert Hall Morgantown W. Va John Bryson Jane Jean Mary Elizabeth Cheney H. E. Cheney

Peas in a Pod featured at First Baptist program

The Baptist Missionary Society held a program at First Baptist Church with Mrs. Ora Viney leading music. Guest speaker Mrs. Fern Johnson Trimble spoke on order in life. Out of town guests included Mr. E. E. Johnson Trimble and Mrs. Myrtl Warren Canton among others.

Gerturde Kirby Wanda Patty Harding Joyce Emma Viney JoAnn Jenkins Ora Viney Effie Brown Ethel Riley Fern Johnson Trimble Mattie Morris Riley E. E. Johnson Myrtle Warren Canton Virgil Tucker Columbus Bertha Keys Pisgah

Sorrell Family Weekend Guests From Many Cities

Weekend visitors at the Sorrell home included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Myers and son Max of West Carrollton. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Anderson of Jacksonville. Mr. and Mrs. Rawleigh Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bethel and daughter Sandra Marie of Miamisburg. Myrtle Sorrell and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Sorrell of Cleveland. Aretta Sorrell of Columbus. Mrs. Martha Sorrell. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sorrell and Mrs. Leroy Smith of Zanesville. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Carter and daughter Sally. son Harold Norris of Trimble. Mr. and Mrs. Earl McGee of Athens. Mrs. Catherine Angle and Mr. and Mrs. Foster McGee locally.

Edward Sorrell Leroy Smith Zanesville Emmett Carter Sally Harold Norris Trimble Earl McGee Athens Catherine Angle Foster McGee Local

Francis Oliver Family Returns From Akron

Mr and Mrs Frances Oliver and daughters Violet Betty and Elsie returned to Chauncey from Akron after visiting Mrs Mabel Coburn their aunt They were en route to Omar West Virginia with Mrs Rhoda Oliver of Chauncey who will stay a week Also visiting were Mr and Mrs William Oliver and Harry Oliver from Detroit who spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver on Converse Street

Chauncey Frances Oliver Violet Betty Elsie Akron Mabel Coburn Omar W. Va Rhoda Oliver William Oliver Harry Oliver Detroit Thomas Oliver Converse St

Church Club To Meet In New Marshfield This Week

The Athens County Church of Christ Men’s Organization will hold a meeting Thursday night at New Marshfield Church. A business session and program follow, with refreshments served by New Marshfield men.

Chauncey Athens County Church of Christ Men's Organization New Marshfield Church New Marshfield

Church Class Held At The Plains Methodist Church

The Naomi Chauncey class of The Plains Methodist Church will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Bernice Humphrey with Mrs. Carrie Nida presiding.

Chauncey Naomi Plains Methodist Church Bernice Humphrey Carrie Nida

Past Noble Grands Club to Meet at Cheney Home

The GLOUSTER Past Noble Grands Club will gather at Mrs. Mary Cheney’s residence Thursday at 7 30 p m for its meeting.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Mary Cheney

Mrs Johnson Leads Chauncey UMW Ladies Group

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers met at the K of P building with Mrs Jesse Johnson presiding. A potluck supper was shared and members present included Mrs Lucille Showalter Mrs Lena Bailey Mrs Iva Hillyer Mrs Myrtle Tippie Mrs Hazel Perry Mrs Elsie Walker Mrs Edna Courtney Mrs Ida Beitelshies and Mrs Helen Hart.

Chauncey United Mine Workers K of P Jessie Johnson Lucille Showalter Léna Bailey Iva Hillyer Myrtle Tippie Hazel Perry Elsie Walker Edna Courtney Ida Beitelschies Helen Hart

Five Birthdays Celebrated by Sugar Creek Ladies Club

Five birthday anniversaries observed at a Ladies Club meeting held at Sugar Creek school. Ethel South Ollie Hillyer Inez Hunter Flossie Douglas Clarice Shields honored. Guests included Nancy Smith Fauna Jorden Ora South Reena Newman. Members present listed.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Ethel South Ollie Hillyer Inez Hunter Flossie Douglas Clarice Shields Nancy Smith Fauna Jorden Ora South Reena Newman Susan South Evelyn Smathers Mabel Hunter Gladys Simpkins Effie Conkey Leona North Mary Adams Helen Hart Ethel McDaniel

Christian Youth Attend Parish Wide Service

Thirty young people from the Christian Youth Fellowship of the Church of Christ Parish attended a parish wide meeting at Trimble Church of Christ. The service and program were followed by a lawn party and wiener roast at the home of Mr and Mrs John Heiser.

Chauncey Christian Youth Fellowship Church of Christ Trimble Church of Christ John Heiser

Chauncey Personalities Share July Fourth Guests

Mr and Mrs John Sharrick and son Dwight of Ashland Ohio visited Mrs Ida Hill in Millfield. Betty J Courtney an assistant minister at Lakewood Church of Christ Cleveland and Everett Williams of Lakewood were in Chauncey as July Fourth guests of the Courtneys on High Street.

Chauncey John Sharrick Dwight Ashland Ohio Sharrick Ida Hill Millfield Betty J. Courtney Lakewood Church of Christ Cleveland Everett Williams Lakewood Gilbert Courtney High St

Chauncey 4 H Club to Convene Wednesday Meeting

The Chauncey Four H Club will convene Wednesday at 6 p m at the home of club advisor Jeanette Blackford on May Avenue. Members are asked to bring sewing material.

Chauncey Chauncey Four H Jeanette Blackford May Ave

Local honors and bids across Athens region noted

The Sterling Corporation of Akron was low bidder on a Glouster-Corning Road segment with D M Sawyer of Dover Township and J O Petrie of Logan also bidding. John Bayard Thomas, son of Judge D H Thomas of Marietta, enters naval academy at Annapolis. Riding Club show awards go to Franz Woodworth and L D Poston. Moose chapter officers elected. Ohio University scholarship awarded to Dorothy Davis. WPA promotion for Edward C Collins noted. Buckeye Lake trip for Logan messenger carriers.

Sterling Corporation of Akron D. M. Sawyer Dover Township J. O. Petrie Logan John Bayard Thomas D. H. Thomas Marietta A. W. Allom Athens Naval Academy Annapolis

Radio Highlights Schedule for New York Listings

NBC presents Milton Berle comedy 8 p m Tuesday with Call The Police 8 8 30 Fred Waring Music 9 30 Romberg Concert CBS offers Mr and Mrs North 7 30 We The People 8 30 Studio One Payment Deferred 9 30 Open Hearing Hawaiian Statehood ABC runs Green Hornet 7 30 Boston Esplanade Concert 9 30 Museum of Modern Music MBS features The Falcon 8 30 American Forum Army Navy Merger Bill 9 15 Scout About Town Wednesday lists NBC Fred Waring Crew 10 A M Bob Ripley 12 45 P M Serenade to America 5 15 Tex and Jinx 10 30 UN Drama CBS Wendy Warren serial 11 A M 2 P M Double or Nothing 4 30 Treasury Bandstand 6 Bob Z Lewis Comedy 9 The Whistler MBS Tell Your Neighbors 10 15 A M The Jamboree 2 45 Jackie Hill Show 7 30 Johnny Madero Adventure 9 30 Latin American Serenade

New York NBC Milton Berle Call the Police Fred Waring Romberg CBS Mrs. North We the People Studio One ABC Green Hornet Boston Esplanade Buffalo Museum of Modern Music MBS Bob Ripley America Wendy Warren Bob Z. Lewis the Whistler Betty Crocker Elmer Davis Bob Burns Paul Whiteman Phil Silvers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Trumay Dodn David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien Grace Roth Labor and the Future Peter Edson Glouster News Miss Buehman Earl A. Snowden Reed S. S. Underwood Sorrell Francis Oliver Chauncey News Mrs. Johnson UMW By Galbraith G. H. Crow A. C. Russi Athens Riding Club Fairgrounds Franz Woodworth L. D. Poston Emma McClelland Women of the Moose Elsie Forshaugh Lena Withem Helen Mare~quis Leta Westfall Weltha Williams Dorothy Davis Jacksonville Ohio University Waren-Niles Panhellenic Association Edward C. Collins WPA Hocking County Territory Buckeye Lake
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