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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
4
David Lawrence praises Congress for its steady, reasoned work across 37 years. He highlights committees and floor action, noting bipartisan cooperation, the press focus on drama, and the enduring value of self governing institutions in a free government.
Dr. William A. O'Brien explains hay fever causes and remedies including pollen avoidance, skin tests, and desensitization. He notes ragweed in August, suggests sea travel for relief, and cites 80 to 85 percent success with proper injections. For teens who smoke, he links the act to social issues and recommends a trusted mentor for intervention.
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio shows political astuteness while not declaring candidacy. He plans a Westward trip in September to discuss foreign policy and the labor regulation bill, signaling a calculated approach ahead of a possible White House bid.
The 80th Congress passed a ten member joint aviation policy board and the President named a five member civilian board. The aim is a coordinated national air defense and transportation system, with decisions on production, airport expansion, all weather flying, air mail payments, and emergency procurement. Time is short to regain leadership in aircraft development.
Washington coverage recalls the Truman Committee's 1942 probe into Howard Hughes and Kaiser linked air contracts. It notes Kaiser's Portland speech, letters of intent, and an $18 million contract to build three experimental 140-ton moulded plywood flying boats, with delivery targets of 15, 20, and 25 months.
A heavy summer rainstorm with high winds struck Vinton County Sunday night, causing extensive damage to crops and property. Trees fell blocking routes on Route 50 and Route 75 near McArthur, sewers clogged, berms and gravel roads washed out, and power and telephone lines disrupted with 25 outage calls. Normal service remained delayed as utilities repaired lines and restored communications.
A car driven by Bill Harper overturned on a curve on Route 50 west of McArthur early Sunday morning, striking a utility pole and taking down three more. Harper suffered a broken left leg and Ernest Partee sustained lacerations and bruises. Both were treated at Dr. Chamberlain's office. Harper was later sent to White Cross Hospital while Partee was released after treatment. Sheriff William Brown assisted along with Dente R. Weese.
New 1947 telephone directories issued by Logan Home Telephone Co. in McArthur with blue bindings and a photo of the Logan exchange on the cover. Subscribers may call at the Mc Arthur exchange on West Main St for copies.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Arbaugh of Radcliff on July 28 at the Chamberlain clinic. A son was born July 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Proctor Holbrook of Mc Arthur Route 1 at the Chamberlain clinic.
Tax books for the collection of the second half 1946 real estate taxes will close August 1, Treasurer Ronald E. Simms announced today.
Robert Wrightsel Dunkle 43 of Chillicothe and McArthur native died after a heart attack at the Chillicothe Elks Club and in hospital. He served in the Ohio General Assembly third term and chaired the liquor control committee. Funeral at Chillicothe Episcopal Church. He left a wife Grace Cramer and four children.
An infant daughter born at 5 am Tuesday aboard the Heistand ambulance near Dundas narrowly beat a hospital trip to Holzer in Gallipolis. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Penrod of MacArthur. Dr. H. W. Gillen assisted the delivery as the ambulance carried the family toward Holzer Hospital.
A McArthur transaction is nullified and the two story brick business building along with a dry cleaning business and its rear home revert to owner George Horak. Horak told a reporter the deal with Kentucky interests has fallen through, ending the sale announced last week.
A 15 year old Hamden resident, Robert Loschiavo, disappeared after telling friends he would go downtown. Sheriff William Brown and the Hamden Boy Scout troop led a search with neighbors but found no trace. He is described as 4 feet 10 inches, 95 pounds, blue eyes, black hair, polo shirt, blue jeans, and tennis shoes.
County Nurse Nina Nelson released figures from Dr. George Cahoon noting over 2000 cattle in Vinton County received anti rabies treatment this summer. Observers estimate about 20 rabid foxes have been killed in the county this season.
McArthur attorney and former state senator O. E. Vollenweider received a 50 year pin from Mineral Lodge at Hamden Friday evening. He has been a member for over 54 years. Presentation was by Frank Saylor Everett Webb and Leverett R. Murdock of the lodge.
Two new cases entered in Vinton County common pleas court in the past week. Attorney H. B. Reese filed for a divorce and restraining order on July 28 for Seth Welch against Pearl Welch. A temporary injunction was sought July 28 by Louis M. Day for Willard and Ola C. Peck against E. R. King. the order was granted July 28 by Judge A. L. Chatfield.
Leonard H. Ogan of McArthur and Donald R. Kibbey of Hamden are named to the Ohio State University College of Engineering spring quarter honor list.
Aaron McClain of Columbus pleaded guilty to speeding before Justice S A Dixon. He was fined 10 dollars and costs after arrest on Route 75 by Deputy R W Weese.
Sheriff William Brown announced a countywide traffic check to enforce vehicle safety. Vehicles will be inspected for brakes lights windshield wipers rear vision mirrors horns tires and steering plus operator licenses. A yellow sticker will allow passage at future roadblocks and deficient vehicles must be repaired and rechecked.
Mrs. Leona McLaughlin 76 died July 25 at her Radcliff home after several weeks illness. Born June 19, 1871 in Columbia Township Meigs County she lived in the area all her life and leaves four children Edith Trotter Dwight McLaughlin Alene Head Daphne McLaughlin. She was a member of the Reorganized LDS church at Wales Mills and was the last survivor of 11 in her family. Last rites were Monday at 2 p.m. at the residence with Rev. Woltz and Elder D W Cummings officiating, burial in Radcliff cemetery.
McArthur will receive its fourth airplane this week or next when the Reese Goodwin agency delivers a Piper Cub to three local men. Buyers are W. W. Tinker a McArthur clothier George Rupp a Wellston post office employee and Lawrence Townsend a Wellston printer.
State troops drew attention at Camp Hunker in Pythian Park where no disorder attended arrival of soldiers. Rev C L Johnson of Nelsonville returned from two weeks in New York and Richmond Va. A burning cross on Kinney hill Glouster spurred Ku Klux Klan fears. Mrs A P Linscott hosted a fireless cooker demonstration for sixteen women.
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce urged a swimming pool at Gallia Academy High School and named Frank C Christ Morris Haskins and Stanley Evans to meet the Gallipolis Board of Education on feasibility. James J Faulkener of Middleport, a New York Central veteran with 45 years service, retired. Pomeroy delegates to the state convention in Columbus were Robert Warner Clifford Rhodes Ralph Gilmore Frank Will Raymond Ebersbach and OO B Kleinbihl.
Dr O O Burt a Londonderry physician and surgeon received license to wed Kathryn A Brust of Londonderry Route 2 from Probate Judge E C Motter of Vinton County on July 17. The marriage occurred that day with Homer L Burt, a justice of the peace and the brother of the groom, performing the ceremony.
Land transfers listed include Chester and Ruth Martin to J S and Fannie DeWees for 40 acres in Wilkesville July 24. Timmons to Burk 20 acres in Eagles July 28. Darby to Ferguson Inlet 406 McArthur July 28. Ansel to Ermel Webb parcels in Zaleski July 25. Daniels to Bowen 100 acres Clinton July 29. Bishop to Bowen 119 acres Clinton July 29. Austin Powder to B and O Railroad right of way July 25.
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