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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1947

Page

4

Rates and delivery terms for newspaper subscriptions

The notice lists Associated Press use rights and local news credit, with subscription prices for various regions and durations. It specifies rates for domestic Ohio West Virginia orders and overseas service mail, plus overseas quotation notes and second class matter packaging. It also mentions advertising rates and notices like obituaries and cards of thanks.

Associated Press Associated Press Ohio West West Virginia Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Supreme Court faults Wagner Act as unclear governance

Washington notes the Supreme Court’s 5 to 4 ruling questions the Wagner Labor Relations Act’s clarity. The piece critiques definitions of employer and employe, foremen’s rights, and board power, arguing Congress must rework labor law for consistent interpretation and peace.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States High Court Supreme Court CIO AFL National Labor Relations Board NRA Congress Labor Board America Douglas

Feeding infants on hunger cues to build secure bonds

Dr. O'Brien explains that responsive feeding aligns with infant hunger signals rather than rigid schedules. He notes hunger cues cause stomach contractions and crying, and early hunger-driven feeding helps soothe the infant and strengthen mother child bonding.

John C. Montgomery Harper Hospital Bulletin Detroit

Russia's atomic secrets and the spy climate risk

The piece discusses Heisenberg's claim that German scientists assist Russia and the broader fear of leaks shaping public opinion about the atomic bomb. It argues that Russia may also hold its own secrets and calls for continued U S scientific effort amid Lilienthal hearings and a tense political climate.

Mr. Ridenour Russia Senator McKellar Senate Committee Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission Commission Capitol

Lilienthal Controversy Highlights Atomic Board Appointment

The piece defends Senator opposition to Lilienthal's atomic board appointment while noting policy risks and party dynamics. It portrays Lilienthal as a capable yet divisive figure aligned with New Deal ideas and questions the motive of Truman's choice. The author cautions against political fragmentation and questions communist accusations as overstated.

Ohio Lilienthal Atomic Board Truman Lions’ den New Deal Bright Boys Congress

When the forests go the waters follow and famine follows

A quotation by George W. Chambers warns that the loss of forests brings fleeing waters, vanished fish and game, damaged crops, and the departure of fertility. It stresses cascading environmental decline through flood and drought.

George W. Chambers

Congress moves to curb portal to portal pay suits

Peter Edson reports Washington lawmakers advance a Senate version of a bill to outlaw portal to portal wage claims, lining up with the House measure. The clash over constitutionality centers on back pay claims under Wage and Hour law and related acts, with possible Supreme Court tests and two year or one year limits.

Washington Richards Senate House Congress Richard House of Senate John L. Lewis Supreme Court Bacon-Davis Walsh-Healy

Youth Looses Fingers When Cap Explodes In Gallipolis

Roger Frazier 11, son of Kenneth and wife of 84 Vine Street Gallipolis, suffered severe injuries to his hands and eye when a dynamite cap exploded while he played with friends behind a state highway garage. Police gathered caps found in a radiator flush can. investigation continues.

Gallipolis Roger Frazier Kenneth Frazier Vine Street Roger State Highway Charles Holzer, Jr Holzer Hospital Huntington

Driver Tests Slated For Friday by Patrol

Examinations for driver's licenses will begin March 28 and continue each Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the state highway garage, Gallipolis post patrolmen announced. MAX ALT MAN IN GALLIPOLIS Altman, owner of Altman's Department Store, recovering from influenza at Grant Hospital Columbus after being struck during a buying trip.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol State Highway Max Altman Altman Grant Hospital Columbus

Getting a Job Guide to Help Field Choice

A Reader Service booklet from The Athens Messenger offers guidance to choose and pursue a fitting career. It analyzes fields, salaries, advancement chances, and future prospects, urging readers to request the guide by sending 25 cents with name address booklet title and No 201 to The Athens Messenger Reader Service New York.

Athens Messenger West 17Th St New York N. Y

Rio Grande Baptist Church Program Listed

The Rev. Harold Hammer, pastor of Rio Grande Calvary Baptist Church, announced a rural church conference at 7:30 p m tonight in Salem Church on Route 325. R McBride of Green Lake Wisconsin land settlement director of the Northern Baptist Convention was listed to speak on Settling Christian Families and Clayton Pepper of Granville director of town and country churches of the Ohio Baptist Convention will speak on The Program of the Rural Church.

Gallipolis Harold . Hammer Rio Grande Calvary

Former Rail Foreman Dies in Huntington

Charles W. Mc Clure Sr 72 Huntington former roundhouse foreman for the C Q O Railroad Co died in a Huntington hospital Tuesday night Surviving are his wife one daughter Mrs Eula Charles and one son Charles W McClure Jr both of Huntington

Gallipolis Charles W. McClure, Sr Huntington C. & QO. Railroad Co Eula Charles Charles W. McClure, Jr

River traffic at Gallipolis and Kanawha reported

Downstream passages on the Ohio River included City of Pittsburgh Dix ie Wheeling Printz Wishard and Price at various times while upriver vessels Duchtiilite Bruce Sterling Cook Hat field Slack Barrett Especo Ogram and Shearer moved. Gallipolis locks recorded Semet passing up at 6:55 a.m. Kanawha River vessels Dolle Marmet George III and Union reported up at Winfield and Marmet.

Gallipolis Ohio River Pittsburgh Dixie Wheeling Printz Ravenswood W. Va Wishard Huntington Price Greenup Marietta Bruce Little Hocking Sterling Cook Millwood Hatfield Slack Barrett Especo Ashland Ogram Shearer Maysville Kanawha River Dolle Marmet Union Winfield

Local Syracuse Notes and Obituaries Dust Off September Friendly Gatherings

Mary Karr marked her 88th birthday with cards and cake from Asbury Methodist WSCS and flowers from Mr. and Mrs. John Roush. Frank Holmes, 79, a Syracuse pioneer, died in Middleport. funeral held at home with Rev. Lawrence Schmidt officiating. Surviving children listed, plus relatives in New York City Charleston and Middleport. Boy Scouts reorganized in Syracuse under Russell McBride.

Syracuse Mary Karr Wsscos Asbury Methodist Church John Roush Alpha Cottrill William Bartels George Jenkins George Rea Carmel Frank Holmes Middleport Lawrence Schmidt Elmer New York City William Syracuse George Freeland Charleston Malcom Roller E. H. Holmes Bulah Calkins Athens Spontt van Johnson Alice Capehart WSCS C. B. Neese Charles Newman Bert Neese Irving Karr Pearl McBride Roger Quisenberry Columbus John Bowers Russel McBride

Property Case Is Dismissed In Gallia County

Common Pleas Judge dismisses Willard Grover v L Tracy Casto and K M Casto over right of way by prescription. Evidence shows long term open continuous use by Grover’s predecessor but not adverse, both parties own the land, case dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Lewis C. Warden Willard Grover L. Tracy Casto K. M. Casto George W. Gienn

Kerosene Range Causes Damage at Porter Home

Fire reported from a kerosene range damaged walls of the Guy Clark home near Porter Tuesday but workers from a nearby sawmill extinguished the blaze before it gained headway on the house.

Gallipolis Guy Clark Porter Tuesday

Willis joins Rotary Club in Gallipolis meeting

Carl Willis manager of the G. and J. Tire Service Co. became a member of the Rotary Club at its meeting Tuesday night in Gallipolis, adding to the local group’s roster.

Gallipolis Carl Willis G. & J. Tire Service Co Rotary Club

Laurel Run Notes Friendly Neighbors Club Meeting

Mrs John Norris hosted the Friendly Neighbor Club on March 6 with a potluck dinner and raffles. A new member Mrs Floyd Williams was welcomed. gifts were given to Mrs Warren Sowers. Members and guests from Haydenville Logan and Union Furnace attended.

Laurel Run John Norris Friendly Neighbor Club Warren Sowers Floyd Williams Charles Patton Donald Campbell Ted Groves Herman Bumgardner Everett White Lawrence Wolfe Arthur Todd Clarence Patton Millard Patton William Sparks Paul Lury Walter Primmer Arlie Campbell Fredrick Norris Haydenville Mickey Wayne Brandon Logan Bill Sparks Union Furnace Jess Vanbiber Stanley Norris Nelsonville Fredric Norris Jerry Linda Joan Bumgardner Luella Dicken Athens Don Dalton Patty Connett Paul Angle Columbus C. H. Patton Lancaster M. Biles W. R. Wolfe Ichelen Bumgardner

Public Forum letter questions Memorial proposition stance

Nelsonville letter writer challenges Mr Bartlett on his Memorial proposition position and urges support for Oral Daugherty's plan. He recalls wartime sacrifices, warns against empty promises and calls for local industry with building needs, claiming veterans back Daugherty 100 percent and urging a public stand.

the Messenger Mr. Bartlett Messenger Oral Daugherty Pacific Nelsonville Heaven Bartlett

Radio Highlights Dispatch Signals Advisory Move

New York radio leaders, advertisers, and sponsors form an advisory group to study forming a council to improve radio service. Tonight’s specials include ABC’s Bishop’s Relief Committee program with MacNichols and Pat O’Brien, plus the Oscars broadcast and various NBC CBS and ABC lineups through Friday featuring Burns and Allen, Cantor, Perry Mason, and more.

New York ABC Tonight J. T. MacNichols Cincinnati Pat O’brien Hollywood Jack Benny M. D NBC Henry Aldrich Burns and Allen Jack Haley Eddie Cantor CBS Howard da Silva Dick Haymes Dorothy McGuire Finnegan ABC Studs Terkel Greece Turkey MBS Warnen Robert Young N. Y Farrell Alan Young Veterans and Congress Perry Mason House Party Red Barber Fanny Brice Kenny Baker Tommy Bartlett Joseph Alsop Elmer Davis Cardinal Spellman Bishops’ Relief Committee Ben Alexander Girl ‘Scouts

Gallipolis Ferry social notes mention local visits

Mrs E A Rice Sr returns to Higginsport after her father’s illness. Former Gallipolis Ferry resident Miss Ethel Farley, eldest daughter of Charles Farley and Rosa Farley, is named. C V Henderson returns from Huntington and Hamlin WV. Patricia Ann Farley recovers from mumps and resumes school. Mrs Henderson visits Charleston. Homer Long visits Point Pleasant. Gene Henry recovers from mumps.

Gallipolis Ferry E. A. Rice, Sr Higginsport Ohio Rice Ethel Farley Charles Farley Rosa B. Farley C. V. Henderson Huntington Hamlin W. Va Patricia Ann Farley

Alpine Cheese Rite Tied to Birth and Funeral

An old Alpine custom links cheese making to a child's birth with portions eaten on special life occasions. The final cheese piece is kept for the individual's funeral, reflecting a lifelong practice tied to birth and end-of-life rites.

Alpine

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