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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1949

Page

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Woman Coplon Denies Anti U S Activities Under Testimony

Washington jurors hear Judith Coplon repeat denial of any wrongdoing in espionage case. She recounts a brief romance with Valentine Gubitchev and says she never received or gave any U S papers. only gifts and talk were exchanged.

U. S Washington Judith Coplon Justice Department United States Torney Archibald Palmer Miss Coplon Europe FBI Valentine A. Gubitchev Gubitchevy New York O Re Museum of Modern Art Palmer Gubitchev

Dr Holzer's Mother Dies In Gallipolis

Mrs. William Holzer 86, mother of Dr Charles E Holzer, died at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Private funeral Sunday at 2 pm at George J Wetherholt and Sons funeral home. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Survived by Dr Charles E Holzer, Clare Wildner, three grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 11 siblings. husband William H Holzer.

Gallipolis William Holzer Charles E. Holzer Holzer Hospital Defiance County van Wert Holzer John Jacob Kintner Susan Frances Kintner Charles E. Holzer, Jr Richard V. Holzer William F. Reynolds III Robert Gibson Carol Holzer Ted Holzer

Elections Ordered for Fiberglas Workers at Owens-Corning

The National Labor Relations Board ordered union elections for six classes of Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp workers at the Newark Ohio plant. About 1600 hourly workers toil in the factory with 400 hourly staff in the research lab. Welders at the plant may vote. other classes include both factory and lab employees.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp Newark Ohio

Man shot and killed by neighbor in New Philadelphia

Earl E. Milliken, 54, died after being accidentally shot by neighbor Jess Beer who fired at birds with a .22 rifle yesterday in New Philadelphia. The incident occurred when the neighbor aimed toward a bird and the bullet struck Milliken.

New Philadelphia Earl E. Milliken Jess Beer

Best Buy Reading Offer for Messenger Subscribers

A limited time promotion offers two years of magazine subscriptions plus the daily newspaper for Messenger readers. Mail your selection by July 9 at midnight or contact the circulation department if you need a replacement card.

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Warrants Filed For Robbers

Federal warrants named James Perry and Paul Boyes for a $2731 North Fairfield bank holdup. Inquiries led to detention of Mrs. Della Watts and her son Willard Watts and Thurman Adkins in Rittman, Ohio, who admitted contact with Perry. No charges yet.

Della Watts Willard Thurman Adkins Rittman Perry

Ohio Delegate Waits, Committee Adjourns

Washington. The Senate Finance Committee adjourned until next Thursday without acting on President Truman's nomination of Harlan T. Chapman of Ohio as assistant register of the Treasury. Senator Bricker of Ohio urged an investigation into Chapman's record.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Truman Harlan T. Chapman Ohio Register of the Treasury Bricker Chapman

Cyclist Swerves to Miss Dog. Wife Killed in Crash

Cleveland report says Arthur Schulder swerved his motorcycle to avoid a dog last night. The motorcycle skidded and crashed and Alma Schulder, his wife, died from injuries. Schulder was unhurt. They were en route to a motorcycle club meeting.

Cleveland Arthur Schulder Alma Schulder

Extended Forecast for Columbus Warm and humid with light showers

Temperatures will average 4 to 7 degrees above normal with highs near 80 and lows around 59. Expect warm, humid conditions with moderate precipitation as scattered light showers Tonight and again Tuesday and Wednesday, totaling about one quarter inch.

Columbus

Ohio lawmakers name several highways memorials

The Ohio Senate approved naming Route 33 the Blue and Grey Trail from Pomeroy to Wiltshire and Route 23 between Portsmouth and Toledo as the United Spanish War Veterans Memorial Highway. Route 28 between Chillicothe and Milford will be The General Duncan McArthur Highway. Route 50 and Alternate 50 become the George Washington Highway. The measures move to the House or governor for signature.

Columbus Ohio Pomeroy Wiltshire van Wert Senate Chillicothe Milford Cincinnati Duncan McArthur U. S. Route 50 Portsmouth Toledo House

Survey finds no national emergency from unemployment

An Associated Press survey found no national emergency as unemployment rose and relief rolls grew. It noted states can manage relief programs, with joblessness stabilizing in several states and unemployment insurance acting as a cushion until new jobs appear. Five states passed relief laws. three more study needs.

Washington Associated Press A.P Truman Ohio Minnesota Iowa Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Colorado Idaho

Logan Man Appointed Engineer

Logan Albert W. Seabright of Logan was named Hocking County engineer by the county commissioners to succeed the late Orla Wolfe. He will serve only if another qualified engineer is named within 90 days, after which Seabright may resign. operations had been suspended since Wolfe’s death on June 8.

Logan Albert W. Seabright Hocking Orla Wolfe Seabright Wolfe County Highway Department

Housewife Hangs Self by Clothesline Accident

Cleveland police say Eva Perample, 43, hanged herself accidentally at her Maple Heights home. She slipped while opening a basement window, fell from a chair, and became entangled in a clothesline.

Cleveland Frank Vacha Maple Heights Eva Perample

New Witness Seen Ending U S Case Against Hiss

A surprise witness testified in the Alger Hiss perjury trial, following Henry Julian Wadleigh who admitted he stole secrets for Russia. Wadleigh, Oxford educated, said he supplied documents to Chambers and to David Carpenter before 1939, and that his aid to Communists ended after the Nazi Soviet pact.

New York Alger Hiss Henry Julian Wadleigh U.S Russia Wadleigh Hiss State Department Whittaker Chambers Chambers David Carpenter

Ohio Lawyer Nominated for SEC Post in Washington

George Rodgers Jr of New Lexington Ohio was recommended to President Truman for appointment to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Representatives Secrest and Wagner presented a resolution from the Ohio Democratic delegation urging Rodgers' nomination. Rodgers currently serves in the SEC Public Utilities Division and would replace Robert McConnaughey who resigned.

Washington George Rodgers, Jr New Lexington Ohio Truman Securities and Exchange Commission Secrest Wagner House Rodgers SEC Public Utilities Division Robert K. McConnaughey

Christian Science Bill Advances in Ohio Legislature

Ohio Senators approved a House bill to let Christian Science practitioners charge fees for ministrations while maintaining voluntary contributions. Gov Lausche could sign it, triggering operation after 90 days. The measure passed 22 to 8 in the Senate and 75 to 50 in the House.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Senate House

Ohio native judged insane in murder case

Dr. Lloyd I. Ross, Ohio born convict, was found permanently insane by a Fayette County jury in Texas. The verdict shields him from execution for the May 1947 ambush killings of Gertrude York and three family members near New Braunfels. he was convicted for Mrs. York’s slaying and faced related charges.

LA Grange Tex Lloyd I. Ross Fayette County J. R. Fuchs Ross Gertrude York San Antonio Deltroy Carroll County Ohio York

Farm Woman Is Found Dead In Water Trough

Youngstown Ohio reports the death of 24 year old farm woman Mrs Albert G Feller found submerged in a water trough near her rural home. Coroner Sturgis calls the death suspicious and recommends an investigation by Prosecutor Ambrose. Autopsy notes scalp puncture bruises pressure marks and mud traces. cause of death undetermined.

Youngstown Mahoning County William A. Ambrose Ernest Sturgis Columbiana County Albert G. Feller Ambrose Salem Hospital Albert Sturgis

Retired Rail President, Zaleski Native, Dies

Edward W. Scheer aged 74, former president of the Reading Company and the Central Railroad of New Jersey, died last night. He was born in Zaleski Ohio.

Washington Edward W. Scheer Reading Company The Central Railroad of New Jersey Zaleski Ohio

Lewis Orders Coal Miners Back Monday

John L Lewis orders 480,000 United Mine Workers to return to pits Monday after a week-long walkout. District No. 5 president John Busarello said he received a telegram confirming the move. The walkout aimed to pressure new contract talks as the June 30 expiration nears.

Pittsburgh John L Lewis United Mine John Busarello Lewis

Public Works Chief Plans Resignation in Ohio

Cleveland. George B. Sowers state director of public works says he will resign July 31 to return to private consulting engineering work in the petroleum industry with focus on bituminous highway projects. He proposes a new director by July 1 to ensure a smooth transition.

Cleveland George B. Sowers Sowers Lake Erie Frank J. Lausche Thomas J. Herbert Apple Creek Steinle Wolfe, Inc Fremont

Five Die as Boat Submerges in Rough Kentucky Water

Five men wearing life jackets drowned when a small boat was sucked under by rough water from a Kentucky dam near Gilbertsville Kentucky. Herman Cole of TVA Safety described motor failure and the boat being pulled into swells. Life jackets floated to the surface after the men disappeared.

Gilbertsville Kentucky Herman Cole Tennessee Valley Authority Safety Department Cole

Pottery Chief Reelected Leader in East Liverpool

James M. Duffy, longtime president of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters, has been reelected to a two year term in East Liverpool. He has led the union for 23 years guiding potters through labor issues and industry changes.

East Liverpool James M. Duffy National Brotherhood of Operative Potters

Three-Judge Court Opens as Rawlins Pleads Guilty in Gifford Case

Grover E. Rawlins changed his plea to guilty in the murder of Eleanor E. Gifford before a three judge panel. The proceedings featured a lengthy recounting of events from Rawlins and fellow youths in New Straitsville Columbus Logan and Athens with testimony from Rawlins mother and defense and state attorneys.

Grover E. Rawlins Eleanor E. Gifford Rawlins Erle Bridgewater Roy Williams Atate T. Vincent Martin John W. Bolin Hal H. Rowland Martin Pros.enting Gordon Gray Eleanor Gifford Dodds Bridgewater Rawlings Ward New Straitaville Jake Dodds Columbus West Coast Jean Tucker Tucker Greyhound Jimmy Stewart Stewart Nelsonville Dayton Moby’s Miss Tucker Athens Gifford

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Grover Rawlins Billy Stovall Birmingham Ala Stovall Alabama Dr. Holzer Fiberglas Best Buy Rt. 33 Logan Man Brien McMahon Joint Atomic Energy Committee Chicago Sen. Bourke Hickenlooper Christian Science Bill Lausche New Straiteville Miss Gifford Miss Giff Grover EL Rawlins
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