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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1947

Page

4

Taft-Hartley Act Showcases Labor Peace Drive

Analysis cites the Taft-Hartley act reducing unauthorized strikes as key to labor management peace. The International Association of Machinists orders local lodges to seek council sanction before any work stoppage, aiming to curb wildcat actions. Damages can be pursued against unions and individuals for unauthorized stoppages, reflecting stricter enforcement.

Washington International Association of Machinists AFL Harvey W. Brown Executive Council National Labor Relations Board America

Local newspaper advertising and subscription rates notice

Announcement of paid in advance subscription rates for carriers and mail in Ohio West Virginia and overseas including 1 year 13 dollars 6 months 6.50 and 3 months 3.25 Also foreign rates and offices for national representatives and advertising rates with mention of obituary charges and card of thanks

Associated Press Ted Press Ohio West Virginia Westrginia West Nia Athens Joan W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Joyce Hufford and Roy Kelch Wed in Logan Ceremony

Joyce Hufford granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hufford Rockbridge exchanged wedding vows with Roy Kelch son of Mrs A R Kelch at First Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday July 27 The Rev A N Grueser officiated at one o'clock with Mrs Paul Fickle and Jonas Morris attending The couple will reside at 433 Warner Ave after a trip to Toledo and northern Ohio.

Keich Fickle Rockbridge High School Logan Music Co W. Main St Kelch Logan High School U. S. Medical Corps Reno Club Toledo Ohio Warner Ave

Wallace’s Marshall Plan View Angers Critics

The piece argues Henry A. Wallace’s Yugoslav interview promotes a Belgrade aligned view of the Marshall plan. It contends his claims echo Soviet propaganda and question whether his opinions reflect his own or are anti American. It criticizes his stance as harmful to peace and to the Roosevelt legacy.

Henry A. Wallace New York Belgrade Wallace Points Russia Moscow United States Germany Pravda Mr. Roosevelt Mr. Wallace Washington Communist Party Mr. Truman Greece Turkey Roosevelt

The Pendulum Swings In Washington Today

Peter Edson laments the loss of New Deal era dreamers and notes a modern shift toward hard boiled pragmatic business advisers. He warns that reform can overreach and calls for cautious evolution grounded in experience and respect for existing good.

Washington Peter Edson Harry Hopkins Henry Wallace Leon Henderson Henry Morgenthau Huey Long Chester Bowes Eleanor America

Economic studies underway to map U S strength and growth

Peter Edson reports on multiple committees and hearings as Congress weighs the nation’s economic health. Secretaries Krug Harriman and adviser Nourse oversee reviews while Taft leads the joint panel to assess the mid year report. inflation looms as wages rise with prices.

Washington United States Interior J. A. Krug Commerce Averell Harriman Edwin G. Nourse Council of Economic Advisers Congress Joint Congressional Committee On Capitol Robert A. Taft House Committee On Agriculture House Ways and Means Europe U.S

Quotable Wisdom on Faults and Self-Reflection

A short aphorism contrasts faults in others with a single fault within oneself, urging self-scrutiny over judgment of neighbors. It attributes the line to a misquoted author, reflecting a moral emphasis on personal improvement over gossip.

South Logan Allotment Approved as Building Area

The Hocking County Board of Commissioners approved a new 12 lot Hillcrest Allotment adjoining the South Logan Addition. Owned by Kenneth Bright and partners, the restricted building area bans lot division, limits homes to approved designs, and excludes business sites. Roads and water lines are to be extended at landowners’ cost, with Summit Drive offering hillside views toward Haydenville and the Boys' Industrial School water tower.

Logan Hocking County Board of Commissioners Hillcrest Kenneth Bright Ronald Rheinscheid Floyd Pierson Clarence Guess Hugh Little Five Wilson Ave Summit Drive Haydenville Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster Pomerine Karshner and Shaw

Demonstration Agent Begins New Duties in Logan

Mrs. Emily Van Fossan is officially sworn in as Hocking County home demonstration agent in the county extension office at the courthouse. The Ohio State University board appointed her after county recommendations on June 20. She will advise girls 4-H clubs, assist rural women with home and farm problems, and has scheduled club project judging.

Logan Emily van Fossan Cleveland Hocking County James R. Smoot Portage County van Fossan Ohio State University Ohio Kroger Grocery and Baking Co Kenneth J. van Fossan Helen Evans Beery Smoot

Logan Band Concert Slated For Friday

Final plans for the Logan High School Band summer concert are set for Friday at 7 30 p m in the stadium at the athletic field. Ticket sales support band uniforms for new members. Ice cream and cake social to follow on the school lawn.

Logan Logan High School George Gribble Band Boosters Club George E. Carr Charles Barker Delbert Norris Walter Derr G. L. Williams George Buskirk Edwin Rutgers William Blum Robert Shaw Lawrence Helber James Reese Carl Larimer Starling Cohagan Robert Mohler John Summers

Filing Date Deadline Set For Aug 6

Logan area residents are reminded by the Hocking County Board of Elections that August 6 at 6 p.m. is the filing deadline for petitions for the November 4 election. About 30 township candidates have filed, with four village option petitions in Laurelville and Logan voters to decide on cemetery maintenance funding. Murray City and Laurelville will elect village officers. Murray City has several petitions and incumbents filing a combination petition. The election board offices will be open on specified dates and times through August 6 for filings and inquiries.

Logan Hocking County Murray City Lester Sorrell John E. Snyder Charles Neal Floyd Stiff Anna Simon Pearl Dunn Ernie Cook John Shelton Robert Bell, Sr Horace Cunningham Lace Ayers Daniel Matheny Blanche England Election Board

Slow Selling Liquors See Price Cuts in Ohio

Columbus Ohio liquor Director Dale Duniton ordered price reductions on more than 600000 dollars of slow moving brands. The move aims to unload a heavy spirits inventory of around 40 million dollars, with an estimated state loss of about 350000 dollars.

Columbus Ohio Dale Duniton Duniton

Judge Logan Decides Three Court Actions in One Row

Betty Edwards by her next friend Sarah Freeman obtains a divorce from Paul Edwards after a finding of gross neglect of duty by Judge Harley Meyer. Raymond Schuler must appear Aug 13 in a contempt case in Helen Schuler v Schuler. Zelda Smith’s divorce suit against Kenneth Smith is dismissed at plaintiff costs.

Auto Crash Victim's Rites Conducted

Funeral services were held for Elizabeth Cropper 65 wife of Chant Cropper of Rockbridge after death from injuries in an auto truck collision on Maple Street extension near Lancaster. The service noted her Hocking County roots and long residence in Rockbridge with several pallbearers and interment planned at Fairview Cemetery. Three others from Rockbridge were injured in the same crash and treated at Lancaster City Hospital.

Logan Elizabeth Crooper Chant Crooper Rockbridge Jesse McGrady, Sr Frank Beougher Chant Conrad Simon Snake William Primmer Willard Grove Fairview Cemetery Woodard Lancaster Corporation Limits Nellie Johnson Sue Ann Ruff John Edward Stuart Lancaster City Hospital Stuart Pearl Azbell Lancaster Stuart Auto Stoutsville Fred von Stein

Dinner party honors Lancaster guest Miss Ann Thesing

Miss Dorothy Geiger hosted a Thursday evening dinner at her home in honor of house guest Miss Ann Thesing of Lancaster. Attending were Miss Jean Ann Prather, Robert Judy, Catherine Fox, Delmar Mowery, Miss Judy Buntz, Wilbur Lanning, Miss Thesing, Frank Judy, Richard Judy, and the hostess.

Ann Thesing Lancaster Dorothy Geiger Jean Ann Prather Robert Judy Catherine Fox Delmar Mowery Judy Buntz Wilbur Lanning Miss Thesing Frank Judy Richard Judy

Elberfeld Co. Employees Enjoy Lake Hope Outing

Employees and guests attended the Elberfeld Company outing at Lake Hope near Zaleski. The group engaged in hiking swimming and other activities with a large list of attendees including Harold Bryan Eddison Frey Charles Lehman James Young Ted Kennedy Jim Kennedy Robert Bryan Robert Emerick Lou Ann Campbell and many others.

Lake Hope Zaleski Elberfeld Co Harold Bryan Eddison Frey Charles Lehman James Young Jimmy Young Ted Kennedy Jim Kennedy Robert Bryan Robert Emerick Lou Ann Campbell Lester Eckhart Clara Ellen Hahn Howard White Leota Starner Roswell Perkins Nancy Perkins Raymond Perkins Linda Marian Jones Pauline Mowery Garnet Worthman Gertrude Jones Margie Jones Etta Mae Eckhart Jean Evans Ocean Tucker Marilyn Jacoby Norma Jean Hanna Dottie Windsor Agnes Owings Grace Thomas

Pioneer Youth Group Hayride and Wiener Roast Planned

Members of the Hocking County Pioneer Youth Group will meet at the home of Kenley Krinn for their annual hayride and wiener roast on July 29 at 8 15 p m. The Krinn home lies six miles southeast of Logan on route 664. Further details may be obtained from Kenley Krinn chairwoman Helen K Miller Richard Konkler or Gertrude Jones committee members.

Hocking County

Reunion of Fern Glenn School Alumni Planned at Rising Park

Former Fern Glenn School pupils will gather at Rising Park in Lancaster on Sunday for a reunion event. The article notes the location and date but provides no further details.

Fern Glenn School Rising Park Lancaster

Death Claims C A Guess

Clifford A Guess 47 died unexpectedly at his parents home 860 Front St. He was born in Green Township and was found seated by the radio. Survived by parents Clarence and (Mrs) Guess brother Pearl Logan and sister Emogene Cupp Chillicothe. Services 2 p m Wednesday at Leonard funeral home. Burial in Smith's Chapel Cemetery.

Logan Clifford A. Guess Front St Leonard Guess Green Township Clarence Guess Pearl Emogene Cupp Chillicothe Smith's Chapel Cemetery

Hocking County Land Transfers Listed by Recorder

Logan and surrounding townships see a batch of property transfers. Names include Jack Dowler and Laura Dowler. Virgil Campbell and Ethel Campbell to Richard and Mildred Glancy. Henry Dible to Retha Poling. John and Nell Immel to Jesse and Velma Vorhees. Edward Dunn Jr. and Dona Dunn to Clyde and Mary Wahl. Calvin Ricketts to David and Goldie Burgess. Walter and Marie Huls to James and Catherine Pearsall. Clara and Maude Jones to J A Cook. Zola Palmer to Bernard and Gladys Ansel. Irvin Chilcote to Bertha Carter. Multiple parcels spread across Logan, Falls, Gore, Starr, Good Hope, and Laurel townships.

Logan Hocking County Ethel Bratton Jack Dowler Laura Dowler Virgil Campbell Ethel D. Campbell Richard V. Glancy Mildred Mae Glancy Murray City Henry Dible Retha M. Poling Falls Township John Immel Nell Immel Jesse M. Vorhees Velma Vorhees Good Hope Laurel Edward Harrison Dunn, Jr Dona Dunn Clyde Wahl Mary Wahl Falls- Gore Calvin Ricketts David E. Burgess Goldie Burgess Falls-Gore Walter B. Huls Marie B. Huls James Pearsall Catherine Pearsall Rockbridge Clara Maude Jones J. A. Cook Zola Palmer Bernard C. Ansel Gladys Ansel Irvin Chilcote Bertha M. Carter Starr Township

Father and Son banquet strengthens ties at Athens church

More than 100 percent turnout at the Father and Son banquet at First Methodist Church Athens Kiwanis members and their sons shared a chicken dinner prepared by church ladies. Rev M E Chatley spoke on Rights of the Bay. Four Athens County youths were accepted for CMTC at Camp Knox Ky and names listed. Judge Coultrap ordered sale of Allenville Methodist Church property as no congregation remained. proceeds approved by Chillicothe district M E Conference.

First Methodist Church Athens Athens County CMTC Camp Knox William W. Ferguson Glouster Hiram D Sennes Nelsonville Irving H. Kasler Trimble Walter S. Lee Modoc Coultrap Allensville M.E M.E. Conference Chillicothe

Bee Flight Causes Wreck On Route 50 Near Whitehall

Jack L. McFarland swerved while a bee entered his car near Whitehall on Route 50. He damaged the vehicle with $200 repair costs after losing focus on the wheel. Miss Mary Lu Hudson will teach at Cedarville next year. Clifford J. Rhodes resigns from the Meigs County Board of Visitors. John Sauvage, Republican, to fill unexpired term until May 1 1938.

Jack L. McFarland McFarland Route 50 Whitehall Mary Lu Hudson Nelsonville Cedarville Hudson Clifford J. Rhodes Meigs County Board of Visitors John Sauvage E. W. Peoples

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Louise Pauly Christine Hazel Springfield Missouri Fred Eastman Fourth St Fred Stracke Hocking Ave Betty Louise Bowers Don Graham Nedra Smith Alma Smith South Logan Logan News Logan Band C A. Guess By Galbraith
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