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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1948

Page

4

Coal mine operators favor strike over pay demands in safety confab

Washington report shows leaders of major coal operators backing a strike rather than concede higher wages and welfare fund payments to John L. Lewis. Ben Fairless signals no third wage raise as U S Steel coal unit leads pattern amid Taft-Hartley era and ERP concerns.

Peter Edson Washington John L. Lewis U. S. Steel Corp Benjamin F. Fairless Robert A. Taft Big Steel U. S. Steel Lewis Truman John L Ezra van Horn Thomas E. Murray New York

Long as Cue draws out will intrigue and romance

Ann confronts Enos Barton about why Tommy visited him and questions Laurie's motives in her will tied to Laurie's inheritance. Enos suggests Laurie may scheme to marry for money, while Ann weighs trust, love, and risk as she faces possible manipulation and future consequences.

Ann Enos Barton Tommy Emes Laurie Enos Rush Bishop Forrester

Retailing as a Career Offers Broad Opportunities

Studies show retailing is a complex, specialized field with many job classifications. Training often begins in small stores where employees perform multiple duties, and leaders in the industry frequently started at the bottom. The sector rewards imagination and personal public relations as pathways to top positions.

Plenty of Coal Price Controls Spark Debate on Government Role

Government officials favor power to control price and distribution of soft coal amid record production. Industry officials cite capacity to meet a 625 million ton demand while warning controls reduce output. Coal miners earn 75 to 100 dollars weekly as costs rise but prices stay low.

Sailor Fires at Juke Box Girl in Congo Rhythm Chaos

A sailor fired a pistol at a girl feeding nickels into a juke box provoking chaos at a bar. He wounded the girl and struck the bartender during the attempted getaway. Police shot the sailor as he fled. All were hospitalized in a grim irony of Civilisation versus music.

Congo

Shade Shade Founders Day Style Show At PTA

Mr and Mrs Frank Hooper and Mrs Fred Hooper hosted guests including Mr and Mrs James Hooper and Gary Hooper and Mr and Mrs Charles Wingett and Sue at Nelsonville and Athens visits featured Miss Josephine Blazer and Miss Phyllis Fulton. The PTA held a Founders Day program as high school girls presented a style show.

Shade Frank Hooper Fred Hooper John Pedigo Nelsonville Josephine Blazer James Blazer Athens Mollie Moore James Hooper Gary Charles Wingett Sue Phyllis Fulton PTA George Fulton

Last Night in Port Aboard the Jessie M Flagg

A narrator recalls a autumn 1921 Bay of Naples voyage aboard the Jessie M Flagg, where the captain mingled with Britons on the Gul Mahal while Irish questions inflamed tensions. A second officer boasts of wanting to choke Eamon de Valera amid Irish troubles.

Bay of Naples Jessie M. Flagg Gul Mahal Eamon de Valera Irish Republican Army Churchill Irish Free State Whitehall North Atlantic Orient Liverpool Belfast de Valera Ireland Cantai Jessie M. Flaeg Finland Nantes

Tax collection shift burdens workers and bosses alike

The piece condemns government led tax collection by employers as a sweeping scheme. It details social security, unemployment, income taxes, and potential sales, luxury, amusement, gasoline levies, union dues, and charitable deductions. It argues the policy shifts blame from politicians to workers.

Rome Washington Red Cross Hin Ito

The Doctor Says on Penicillin Use in Gonorrhea and Syphilis

The article explains penicillin’s usefulness for both gonorrhea and syphilis while noting limits and the need for continued medical observation. It outlines gonococcus resistance issues and historic metal-based syphilis treatments, stressing early diagnosis and treatment to prevent spread. It also addresses that intermittent ear noises require medical evaluation to identify ear, imaginary, or systemic causes.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Alexander Kerensky Speaks in Marietta

Alexander Kerensky the former head of the Russian Provisional Government addressed Marietta College this morning and scheduled a public meeting tonight. He fled Russia after Bolshevik seizure of power and remains internationally known as an anti Communist figure.

Marietta Alexander Kerensky Marietta College Kerensky Russia

Trimble Church Holds Board and Conference Meetings

Rev Gilbert Courtney announced an official board and conference meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. The young peoples committee meets at 6 30 p.m. to plan the district youth gathering Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Trimble. A evangelistic meeting begins March 29 with choir rehearsal to follow.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Trimble

Ex Chauncey Family Visits Relatives Here

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Stalder of Springfield formerly Chauncey spent a weekend visiting their daughter Mrs. Charles Tribe of Athens and sisters Mrs. Ella England and Mrs. Ruth Bridgewater of Chauncey. They also saw Mrs. Frances Gabriel of Lower Plains who recently had two heart attacks and Noah Sommers of Nelsonville who had a heart attack on his 82nd birthday anniversary.

Chauncey M. C. Stalder Springfield Charles Tribe Athens Ella England Ruth Bridgewater Stalder Frances Gabriel Lower Plains Noah Sommers Nelsonville

Bambourgs' Infant Son Dies in Columbus Hospital

CHAUNCEY The infant son of Mr and Mrs Bambourg of Columbus died Friday after premature birth at White Cross Hospital The mother formerly Thelma Fierbaugh of Greens Run is daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Fierbaugh of Truetown

Chauncey

Former Chauncey Resident Taken To White Cross Hospital

Clarence Stalder, former Chauncey resident, was taken from his Springfield Ohio home to White Cross hospital Columbus last week for observation and treatment. He was accompanied by his parents Mr and Mrs Milo Stalder.

Chauncey Clarence Stalder Springfield Ohio White Cross Hospital Columbus Milo Stalder

Schoonovers Move to Owen Farm Property in Millfield

Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover relocate from Chauncey to the Owen farm in Millfield which they purchased. Their former E Main Street home is bought by Mr and Mrs Clark Preston who now occupy it.

Chauncey Lee Schoonover Owen Farm Millfield Schoonover E. Main St Clark Preston

Mrs Locke's Condition Reported Favorable After Surgery

Mrs J H Locke of Chauncey is reported in favorable condition after abdominal surgery for a ruptured appendix at Sheltering Arms Hospital last week.

Chauncey J. H. Locke

Carfreys Visit Columbus

Mrs Martha Carfrey and her twin sons Daniel and David from The Plains are spending two weeks in Columbus visiting Mrs Carfrey's parents Mr and Mrs William Tucker.

Chauncey Martha Carfrey Daniel and David the Plains Columbus

Travelers Return Home After Florida Visit

Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater of Lower Plains and Mr and Mrs Chris Wolfe of Nelsonville returned last week from a two week visit in Florida.

Chauncey Joe Bridgewater Lower Plains Chris Wolfe Nelsonville Florida

Schoonovers Entertain Sunday Guests in Athens Area

Schoonovers entertained at their home in Schoonover Millfield with Sunday guests Mrs Schoonover s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ray Smith Angel Ridge and nephew and niece Mr and Mrs James Hooper Athens formerly of Chauncey.

Schoonovers Chauncey Lee Schoonover Millfield Ray Smith Angel

Praise Service Held at Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church

An afternoon praise service took place Sunday at Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church. Evangelistic meetings have continued under the direction of James Bullock, son of Hooks and Mrs. John Bullock of Chauncey.

Chauncey Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church James Bullock Hooks John Bullock

Death notices and local social updates from Barberton area

Relatives announce the death of Stanley D. Shively of Barberton who died after a week in an Akron hospital. He worked at a rubber factory and was born in Vinton. Survived by wife Ethel and children Dewey, Evelyn, Charlotte, Odetta, Janice, and Audrey with four grandchildren. Brothers Sam and Elbert also survive. Funeral attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. Alec Shuler. Other notes mention visits, relocations, and health updates involving local residents and families.

Stanley D. Shively Barberton Akron Vinton Ethel Shuler Dewey Delaware Evelyn Stanley Charlotte Odetta Campbell Janice Audrey Sam Hamilton Elbert Albert Gordon Alec Shuler Shively Gordon Wallace Tate New Lexington Horton Pat Whitlatch Richwood W. Va George Osler Charles Wise Elza Shoemaker Homer Abbott Charles David Ward Wilma Darlene Farley Wesley F. Ward Lowell Swisher Louis Fife Alva Rupe Middleport Carrol Mathews Maxine Herrman Cincinnati Raymond Fife Osborne Farley Wilma Herrman Wesley Ward Green Lynch Lynch Portsmouth

Community Notes From Mineral Area Visit and Socials

Local families share visits and gatherings across Mineral region. Char lie Barnhart family and D T McAfee hosts are noted along with Lowry and Gibson households in Columbus Albany and Carbon dale. A birthday party for Sandra Lee Woods features a large cake and gifts.

Coulson Rites Set in Chauncey for Edith Coulson

Edith Coulson 85 lifelong Chauncey resident died at her High Street home Sunday night. Survived by son Hubert of Zanesville. widow of Samuel Coulson. sister of late Thomas Schoonover. Last rites Wednesday at Chauncey Methodist Church. burial in W Union Street Cemetery Athens. Friends may call at home until services.

Chauncey Edith Coulson High St

Radio Station Frequencies and Networks Listed

A listing shows NBC WLW Cincinnati on 700 KC, ABC WCOL Columbus on 1230 KC, WSAZ Huntington 930 KC, CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC, WCHS Charleston 580 KC, WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC, MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC, and WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS

Television Schedule for March 9 and 10

A detailed list of radio television programs by time slot across networks abe mbs cbs and abc for Tuesday March 9 and Wednesday March 10 including news reports sports music dramas variety shows and comedy blocks with titles such as The Beulah Show Milton Berle and Red Skelton along with network notes and repeat listings.

Abe Cbs Network Abec-East Abe-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Mbs Chicago Orchestra Cbs-East Lum Abner Cbs-West Abe Lowell Thomas Cbs Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Bob Crosby Cbs the Green Hornet Harkness Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Milton Berle Judy—abe Mrs. North Cbs America Billy Rose Amos and Andy We the People Gabriel Heatter Fibber and Molly Abe Christopher Wells Boston Symphony Hour Abe Gregory Hood Bob Hope Red Skelton Nbe Philo Bulletin Your Business Abc West

Morning Radio Schedule Highlights and Guests

Morning shows begin at 9:00 with Honeymoon in N and Breakfast Club. Oklahoma Roundup and Ozark Valley Folks follow, then Fred Waring Show and Music For You. The day includes Betty Crocker Talk, Say It with Music, Arthur Godfrey, Breakfast in Hollywood, Serials and Words and Music.

Abe Oklahoma Cbs Ozark Valley Fred Waring My Story Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander

Lighted cross dedication at Racine Methodist Church ceremony

Two pictures and a lighted cross were unveiled in a candle light ceremony at the Racine Methodist Church. Donations honored Miss Sue Batey Mrs Gibbie Duskey and Mrs Glen N McNickels memory of wife. Special choir music featured and several local residents attended or were mentioned in related notes.

Racine Methodist Church Methodist Suns' Day School Sue Batey Gibbie Duskey Charlie McNickels B. M. Tyree Mildred Carnahan Ruth Carnahan James Simpson Lord Shepherd Kathryn Gunther and Son Miss Bogart Cincinnati Linley Hart Emma _ Jiiden Harold Weatherholt Gallipolis Arthur Roush Racine R. D Robert Roush Dana Cleland John Robert Henry Cleland Sheltering Arms Hospital Letart Cemetery Albert Wigal Reedsville Wigal Carmen Bailey Lillian Jiiden Electa Daugherty Marion Wilma Roush Barbara Jeane Roush Pat Roush Mike Owen Watson

Local notes from Chester and surrounding towns

Mrs C N Nelson and Mrs Lona Reecher visited Reecher’s brother John who had a light stroke. George Caldwell and D D Ridenour visited Floyd Ridenour and mother. six weeks in Columbus for a relative. Mrs Ward Hayes ill. Pauline Ridenour with her mother Mrs James Wickham who was ill. Phyllis Johnson returned to Dunham Hospital Cincinnati after six weeks with her mother Mrs Selah McLane and relatives. Charles Woode improved after illness. Larry Smith and wife operate lunch room for his parents. Guy Summerfield visited Parkersburg. Gladys Allen of Parkersburg spent weekend with Gordon Ridenour family.

Chester C. N. Nelson Lona Reecher John George Caldwell Tuppers Plains Floyd Ridenour D. D. Ridenour Columbus Ward Hayes Gordon Ridenour Goldie Wolfe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jone Sandberg Shriber Oistajeu By Jay Franklin Sam Simmons Bambourgs Columbus Hospital Charlie Barnhart D. T. McAfee Ray Lowry Patricia George Lowry Mattie Muir Ralph Gibson Worley West Albany Addie Snyder Nannie Hester Margaret Gibson Susie Lowry Carbondale David Stephenson John Emish Little Hocking Hadley Arnold Goodwin Idene Ely Newark Lee Conkey C. M. Buckley Joe Buckley Maggie Blake Scott Mission Church Emma Jenkins Phyllis Lemasters Charles Woods Sandra Lee Woods Gordon Alreyo Jimmie Thomas Gary Schulz Bobbie Allbaugh Barbara Riley June Jenkins Patricia Lowry Ramona Woods C. V. Hesier Coulson Home Abe Kate Smith Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman Cbs Treasury Lum By Galbraith NEA Service. Inc 7. M. Reg U.S. Pat
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