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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1946

Page

4

Coal Strike Settlement Sparks Federal Controversy

David Lawrence reports that the government grants coal miners a written contract after their strike, though not binding on operators. The move challenges Smith Connally Law, prompts questions about legality, hearings, and executive power, and casts doubt on equal justice in the American system.

Washington Truman United States Soa National War Labor Board Congress National Wage Stabilization Board Supreme Court

Nurse Sally Charms Patient and Faces Hospital Pranks

Sally Maynard a popular nurse at Linton Memorial Hospital faces accusation from Norma Holden as she plans to replace Holden on the Hobbes case. Mrs Hobbes enjoys a improved breakfast tray with gruel tea and a daffodil while Sally hides mischief and a compliment from Doctor Hallock.

Sally Maynard Linton Memorial Hospital Norma Holden Norma Sally Hobbes Nora Jim Hallock Mrs. Hobbes Doctor Walloughby Doctor Willoughby Doctor Hallock Hallock

Thought and the Atom and the Call for a New Way of Thinking

Dr. Albert Einstein appeals for a 200000 fund to mobilize a global shift in thinking about atomic power. The piece argues public fear is not a current mobilizing force and urges scientists to target governments and the United Nations to curb the threat and guide policy through a new mindset.

Albert Einstein Dr. Einstein Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists Hinstein United Nations Group

Taft Amendment to OPA Seen as Best Path to Price Relief

The Ohio State Journal endorses Senator Taft's plan to extend the OPA with price relief based on October 1941 prices plus post 1941 cost increases. It argues the amendment would speed production and curb OPA evils, opposing Barkley's drive to extend the agency unchanged.

Senate Banking and Currency Committee Robert A. Taft OPA Senate Dear Alben” Barkley Paul Porter Chester Bowles Porter America Mr. Taft Ohio State Journal

New British Ambassador Plans Highland Bagpiper Visit

Lord Inverchapel, Britain's envoy to Washington, intends to bring a young Scottish Highland bagpiper to state functions raising a social note. The question of whether he must obtain clearance from Petrillo is debated.

Lord Inverchapel Washington Petrillo

Noisy Small Children Return Home Early

A brief note observes that small children cause noise but arrive home early, suggesting domestic routines and parental relief. The statement focuses on family life and quiet after activity.

Rival railroad unions clash over courting power and leadership

Peter Edson outlines a long standing feud between Alvanley Johnston of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Alexander Fell Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. He details organizing raids to gain control of operating railroad workers and attributes the strike to leadership ambitions. Whitney leads with 218000 members.

Washington Alvanley Johnston Alexander Fell Whitney Truman Whitney Brotherhood of Johnston Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers B.L.E Br.t Johnston and Whitney Whithers Association of Railway Labor Canada Business Brotherhood Great Northern Railway Labor Executives’ Association Iowa Thellinois Central Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen

Letter from The Public Forum laments hunger and calls to oust dictators

A citizen from Glouster urges action in Washington noting working people must have food to work and condemns aid to other nations. He attacks Hoover and current leaders over food policy and calls voters to remove dictators, referencing local Trimble Township war memorials in Glouster Park.

the Messenger U. S Hoover U.S Washington, D. C Franklin Delano Roosevelt Trimble Township Glouster Park

Care of Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville Criticized

A reader from Nelsonville condemns the care of Greenlawn Cemetery below the town. The grounds roads trees and water facilities are in poor condition with broken pumps and neglected perpetual care lots prompting calls for prompt corrective action by trustees or caretakers.

the Messenger Greenlawn Nelsonville Wilbur D. Mender

Siamese Twins Die Shortly After Birth

Siamese twin girls joined at the chest and abdomen by a thin strip of flesh died Saturday, several hours after their birth in New Haven Connecticut.

New Haven, Conn

Hemlock Grove Church Schedules Memorial and Rural Life Services

Hemlock Memorial Services were held at Hemlock Grove Church on Sunday June 2 at 3 p m. Rural Life Sunday will be observed at the same church on Sunday June 9 at 8 p m.

Hemlock Hemlock Grove Rural Life

Friendship Class Picnic Supper at Carthage Gap Park

Members of the Friendship Class of the Church of Christ Chauncey held their annual picnic supper at Carthage Gap Park near Guysville. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs Gilbert Courtney, Richard Wilcox, Albert Jackson and two sons, W. G. Davis and four children, Frank McDaniel and son Larry, Ane Simpkins and three children, Clifford Shafer and family, Arthur Bennett and family, Ruth Fiske, Christine Brown, Lois Ann Shafer, Annalee Vore and daughter, Shirley Thomas and Jeanette Blackford.

Chauncey Church of Christ, Chauncey Carthage Gap Park Guysville Gilbert Courtney Richard Wilcox Albert Jackson W. G. Davis Frank McDaniel Larry Ane Simpkins Clifford Shafer Arthur Bennett Ruth Fiske Christine Brown Lois Ann Shafer Annalee Vore Daughtr Shirley Thomas Jeanette Blackford

Garden Club Entertained At The Plains Hostess Home

Mrs. Herman W. Humphrey hosted The Plains Garden Club at her home with Mrs. Lucy McDonald presiding. The program featured Alta Cooper on species roses and May pointers from Mrs. Marie Michael. Next meeting planned with Alta and Elva Cooper with several members attending.

Chauncey Herman W. Humphrey the Plains Plains Garden Club Lucy McDonald Alta Cooper Marie Michael Alta Elva Cooper Edith Barrows Helen Michael Annie Slater Jeanette Tipton Eliabeth Winefordner Dorothy Daugherty Ruth Bridgewater Bernice Humphrey

Dundas Personal News Reports Weekend Visits

Dundas residents and relatives shared visits over the weekend with kin in Mansfield Zaleski Columbus Radcliff and Oreton. The United Brethren Church of Dundas will host the County Union Prayer and Praise Service on Sunday June 2 inviting all church communities.

Dundas Henry Magee Boyd Bobo McArthur Indian Lake Harold Swaim Zaleski Sylvester Taylor Ruth Quickle Chester Stewart Bernard Ratcliff Sandra Harry Roof Henry Bishop Mansfield Elizabeth Bishop Arthur Bail Billy Harvey Roof John Beckley Alfred Loper Seaman Harry Ward Columbus Oscar Ward Pearl Potts Roy Alva Pendleton Garvin Salts Floyd Waters Clarence Morrow Jimmy Emma Lou Delver Quick Bill Whelker Stace Peck Radcliff Dorothy Hudson Charlotte Ann Harry Easterling Dora Murrary Oreton Chico Gates Ethel Lightfoot United Brethren Church of County Union

Chauncey Social Notes Memorial Day Guests

Chauncey social page notes Memorial Day visitors including Mrs Daisy Syx Rolland Syx and daughter Barbara Dayton. Mr and Mrs Vernol Hosington and son Howard Lancaster Dayton. Mr and Mrs George Redd Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Cecil Bowersock Logan. Mr and Mrs Paul Lehman Haydenville. Mr and Mrs Harley Collins Roseville. Mrs Clarence Gossman and son Roger Crooksville. Mrs Synx remained over Sunday. Friday visitors at the Preston home were Mr and Mrs Edward Richard and son Bul of Jackson Michigan.

Chauncey A.L. Preston Daisy Syx Rolland Syx Barbara Mirs Vernol Hosington Howard Dayton George Redd Lancaster Cecil Bowersock Logan Paul Lehman Haydenville Harley Collins Roseville Clarence Gossman Roger Crooksvalle Synx Preston Home Edward Richard and Son Bul Jackson, Mich

Mrs. Rhoda Oliver Visits Wells Township and Oak Hill

Mrs. Rhoda Oliver of Chauncey spent Memorial Day visiting Wells Town and Oak Hill with her sister Mrs. Flossie Ewing. They visited their mother's grave in Wells Town and also called on relatives in Oak Hill.

Rhoda Oliver Chauncey Wellston Mrs Flossie Ewing Mrs. Oliver Mrs. Ewing Oak Hill

Staley Family Returns From Two Week Tour

Mr and Mrs Clarence Staley and Mrs Thomas Oliver return after a two weeks tour visiting Mr and Mrs Arian Branham in Detroit Mr and Mrs Jesse Scott in Yellow Stone Michigan and Mr and Mrs Staley in Flint Michigan.

Clarence Staley Thomas Oliver Chauncey Arian Branham Detroit Jesse Scott Yellow Stone Mich Mrs. Staley Flint

Simpson Family Memorial Day Entertainment

Mr and Mrs Howard Simpson of Millfield entertained on Memorial Day. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Simpson and children, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Simpson, Mr and Mrs Harry Craig, Sharlene Stiers, Chal mer and Dicky Stiers, Ruth Simpson and Harry Craig Jr, all of Newark.

Howard Simpson Millfield Frank Simpson Kenneth Simpson Harry Craig Sharlene Stiers Chalmer and Dicky Stiers Ruth Simpson Harry Craig, Jr Newark

Miss Joan Tipton Feted At Lancaster Birthday Party

Mrs. W. M. Secoy hosted at her Lancaster home a turkey dinner in honor of Joan Tipton fifth birthday daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Tipton The Plains After dinner the guests visited the Columbus Zoo Attending were Mr and Mrs Harry A Tipton Mr and Mrs Paul Tipton and children Jon and Joan The Plains Mr and Mrs A W Secoy and children John and Joel L D Secay s Jr and the hostess

Chauncey W. M. Secoy Lancaster Joan Tipton Paul Tipton the Plains Columbus Zoo Harry A. Tipton Jon Joan A. W. Secoy John Joel L. D. SeCays Jr

Chauncey Child Undergoes Appendectomy in Detroit

Janie Branham six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arian Branham of Detroit formerly Chauncey had an appendectomy at Mt Carmel Hospital Detroit several days ago. She is reported making a satisfactory recovery and is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver of Chauncey.

Chauncey Janie Arian Branham Detroit, Mich Mt. Carmel Hospital Detroit Thomas Oliver

Revival Services Start at Morristown Holiness Church

Revival services began Sunday night at Morristown Holiness Church led by Pastor Rev Ray Pidcock. Evangelists Rev George Scott Columbus and Rev Wickline Washington DH attended. Planned nightly services invite public participation.

Morristown Ray Pidcock George Scott Columbus Wickline Washington

Chauncey Council and Public Affairs Meet This Week

Chauncey council will convene Monday at 7 p m in the City building. The Board of Public Affairs plans a meeting Tuesday at 7 p m, per Mayor W D Hines announcement.

Chauncey Chauncey Council Board of Public Affairs W. D. Hines

Chauncey Class Plans Monday Esther Meeting

The Chauncey Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist Church will meet Monday night at the home of Mrs Nell Jorden on Mill Street.

Chauncey Esther Chauncey Methodist Church Nell Jorden Mill St

Open House and Sorority Events Highlight Ten Years Past

Ten years ago Mrs. O D Morrison hosted an open house at 50 Morris Ave for Mrs. George H Cress and friends. Alpha Ni Delta held its annual picnic on East Hill with Mary Jane Hitchcock chaperoning and Alpha Gamma Delta entertained at dinner at the Alpha Gam house University Terrace. Decoration Day weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Clyde Gibson to Cleveland. Twenty years ago Blanche Tullus visited Canon City sister Mrs J T Merwin as U C D Club held a picnic at Mrs J H Gross's home. Professors Jefferson and Peckham published Creative Prose Writing by Doubleday Page and Company. L L Deissle hosted a luncheon for Mrs C T Moore at 107 E State St.

O. D. Morrison C. W. Gross Sarah Hatcher Morrison Morris Ave George H. Cress Miss Hatchers Alpha Ni Delta East Hill Mary Jane Hitchcock Blanche Tullus Canon City Colo J. T. Merwin North Hill B. L. Jefferson H. H. Peckham Ohio University English Department Doubleday, Page and Company New York City

Hockingport Personal Notes Show Visits and Hospital News

Mr and Mrs Frank Rise and Mrs Tania Cowdery visited the Law rence Crawfords in Columbus. Kenneth Cowdery, son of Earl Cowdery, is a patient at St Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg. Walker Norman has received his navy discharge and is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Norman.

Hamen Cowdery Walker Norman Norman George Nor

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch By LUCY _ AGNES HANCOCK Lucy Agnes Hancock NEA Sea Service, Inc Senator Taft Peter Edson J Wanprerlee Wear the Public Forum L. West Glouster Hemlock Services Chauncey Group Carthage Gap Chauncey Social Notes By Galbraith Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority University Terrace Clyde Gibson Mrs. Gibson Emmett Gibson Cleveland U.C.D. Club J. H. Gross L. L. Deissle Hockingport Personals
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