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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1947

Page

4

Dear Ilya Ehrenburg Open Letter From America to Russia

The message from American journalist David Lawrence outlines a debate with Russian writer Ilya Ehrenburg over Voice of America broadcasts. It defends mutual criticism, calls for open discussion, cites shared WWII sacrifices, and urges cooperation in reconciling misunderstandings between the United States and Soviet Union.

Washington Ilya Ehrenburg America State Department Voice of America Normandy Italy Balkan Europe Pacific Germany Japan Russia Stalingrad Hitler Jesus Balkans Greece Turkey Korea Atlantic Foreign Ministers Moscow Earth

Gall bladder disease overview and surgery guidance

Dr William A OBrien explains that colic pain signals gall bladder inflammation or stones while symptoms vary by sex and duration. Surgery is advised only for true colic or persistent symptoms. lifestyle changes offer little relief. He notes gall stones can be silent and addresses nearsightedness myths unrelated to gall bladder health.

Economic cautions amid rising production and inflation fears

Industrial leaders worry about a hard road ahead as high output meets price pressures. Wages rise risk triggering inflation. tax cuts offer limited relief. Analysts note consumer resistance and slim profits despite abundant production, predicting difficulties ahead.

Misused Freedom Henry Wallace Attacks U S Policy

The piece criticizes Henry Wallace for urging stronger action against U S policy toward Greece and Turkey and for sounding pro Moscow. It argues his past official roles blur lines with government stance and calls for personal restraint despite freedom of speech.

Henry Wallace World Brotherhood United States Greece Turkey Russia Wallace Truman Mr. Truman U.S Moscow

Greek elections urged to form right center coalition

Former Greek premier Sophoulis asks the United States to press King Paul to dissolve Parliament and hold a new election. He favors excluding both extremes and creating a representative center coalition while noting Liberals and Communists hold strong but unrepresented positions. American aid linking to new elections is suggested.

Sophoulis Greece United States Paul America

Price swings and policy limits thread Washington

Peter Edson notes revived White House concern over high prices, with forecasts ranging from boom to bust. He argues uncertainty remains and moral suasion alone cannot curb prices, citing post control chatter and persistent inflation as the key challenge.

Washington White House

Electric Plant Site Tour Delays Progress at Graham Station

Appalachian Power officials led by W F Ficklen and S T Preston visited Graham Station to inspect the Philip Sporn plant site. The area was deserted with survey work seemingly complete and next steps await New York reports. Contractors and material delays cloud future extensions in Mason County.

Point Pleasant Appalachian Electric Power Co W. F. Ficklen S. T. Preston O. A. Fuller Charleston J. A. Ferrell Graham Station Philip Sporn New York Ferrell Mason County

Two Herds To Be Sold At Public Dispersal

A joint dispersal sale of two dairy herds from the J. Milton Lewis farm on Charleston Road will occur April 28 at 10 a.m. The auction lists 83 Holsteins, seven Jerseys, three Guernseys, plus two bulls from daughters of Champion Imperial Ormsby Pontiac. Henry C. White diesel dairy herd and equipment may also be included. White, a 31 year dairyman, is retiring.

Point Pleasant J. Milton Lewis Charleston Road Imperial Ormsby Pontiac Bartow Jones Lewis Mr. Lewis

Livestock Prices Steady to Strong at Point Pleasant Market

The Point Pleasant livestock sale last Saturday showed steady to strong demand versus the prior week. Cows sold 25 to 50 cents higher, with good dry fed steers $21.50 to $22.75 and top hogs at $24.50. Veal tops reached $24.50 and fat sows traded $18.50 to $20.50.

Point Pleasant

Citizens Party Calls Convention in Point Pleasant

A Citizens Party call for a convention was issued Tuesday afternoon for 8 p.m. that evening. By the start time three men gathered at the courthouse to attend the meeting.

Point Pleasant Citizens Party

Quail Distribution Planned in Mason County

Bert L. Dotson game protector announces April 10 and 11 distribution of 250 quail. Four pairs will be released in about 30 Mason County neighborhoods to support local wildlife.

Point Pleasant Bert L. Dotson Mason County

Mule Day Observance Reported by Ex-Resident

Mrs. John William Steenbergen, now in Columbia Tennessee, sent her father a Herald issue with Mule Day coverage. The event began in 1933, paused for the war, and resumed on April 7. Tennessee Kentucky and Alabama men star, with prizes for winning mules. the 1941 edition drew about 50 000 attendees.

Point Pleasant John William Steenbergen Columbia

Jefferson Day Dinner Held Behind Closed Doors

About 125 attendees gathered at the American Legion Hall for a Jefferson Day dinner hosted by Mason County state road department employee. J. Wallace Burdette described the event as a conference rather than a political rally and reporters were not admitted. Toastmaster C. J. Hyer and speakers including Okey Patterson and E. J. Somerville were to be introduced.

Point Pleasant American Legion Hall J. Wallace Burdette Mason County State Road Department Burdette C. J. Hyer Okey Patterson Clarence W. Meadows E. J. Somerville George G. Somerville O. K. Burdette Grover Christian

Point Pleasant Fans Attend Diamond Opener

Point Pleasant fans including Charley Jones Homer Smith Doc McKin ney Lester Pullins Vic Bradshaw Billy Donovan C Wade Dye Columbus Blount and Archie S Hud son watched the opening baseball game in Cincinnati Tuesday as the Reds defeated the St Louis team.

Point Pleasant Charley Jones Homer Smith Doc McKinney Lester Pullins Vic Bradshaw Billy Donovan C. Wade Dye Columbus Blount Archie S. Hudson Cincinnati Reds St. Louis

Fisherman Is Fined For Not Having Permit

George An sell of Huntington pleaded guilty at arraignment to fishing without a license. He paid a $20 fine plus costs after an arrest by conservation officer Bert L. Dotson.

Point Pleasant George Ansell Huntington Bert L. Dotson

C of C Meet Announced for Washington in April

Point Pleasant official says the thirty fifth annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States will be held in Washington from April 28 to May 1. G. G. Patterson, executive director of the Point Pleasant C of C, announced the plan.

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce of the United

Blast Destroys Job Leaves Captain Moving River

Blast from the Rav enswood explosion destroyed Captain Clyde Barnett’s job on the river. He plans to sell his Mason City home once the Dr. C. V. Petty residence and relocate in search of new work on the river.

Point Pleasant Joe Cook Ravenswood Clyde Barnett Capt. Barnett Mason City Dr. C. V. Petty

Farm Re-Purchased at Ordnance Works Site

D. L. Wilson, local filling station operator, has repurchased his six acre farm in the ordnance works area from the government. Deeds have been delivered to several former owners who are buying back their former holdings.

Point Pleasant D. L. Wilson Ordnance Works

Postwar Role for America Stated Topic

The 35th annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States in Washington outlines a postwar role for America. Key events run April 28 to May 1 with themes including Waging World Peace and sessions on women’s responsibility and how to counteract depressions.

America Chamber of Commerce of the United States Washington United State

Marriage Offers Quiet Trinity Ceremony for Faudree Roush

Miss Dormer Jean Faudree and Cecil Dale Roush wed in a double ring service at Trinity Methodist Church attended by family friends. The couple, both Marietta Manufacturing employees and High School graduates, planned a Cincinnati trip and will reside at 708 Viand Street after the ceremony.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church Dormer Jean Faudree Oakley Faudree Gallipolis Ferry Cecil Dale Roush A. Ray Roush Kaylong Roush Holly O. Shamblin Genevieve Raike Kenneth Roush Marietta Manufacturing Co F. W. Ingraham Cincinnati Viand St Kenneth Ray Roush Kathryn Burdette Hillis Faudree Richard Cheuvront Neville Island

Ordnance School PTA Potluck Draws 150 Attendees

About 150 patrons teachers and children attended the Ordnance School PTA potluck dinner Monday evening. Dick Mc Garry led the children in song while parents dined and others supervised games on the playground. Miss Laura Caldwell's room won the prize for the grade with the highest parent attendance. next meeting May 12.

Ordnance School Pta Dick McGarry Boy Scout Laura Caldwell

Local visitors and officials noted in Huntington

Rupert L. Kayser was a business visitor in Huntington on Tuesday. J Otis Fisher, who suffered a slight stroke last October, is able to be about town. Edward F Pitke, local representative of the War Assets Administration, returned Tuesday from Richmond Virginia after several days at the regional office.

Rupert L. Kayser Huntington J. Otis Fisher Edward F. Pitke War Assets Administration Richmond

First Train Over Kanawha B&O Bridge Expected Today

Point Pleasant reports unofficial word that the inaugural train may run over the new Baltimore and Ohio Bridge across the Kanawha River later today.

Point Pleasant B&o Kanawha

Rivermen On Vacation At Point Pleasant

Capt. C. A. Roberts and Marine Engineer Dana Wright are on vacation at their homes, making runs to New Orleans.

Point Pleasant Capt C. A. Roberts Dana Wright New Orleans

Rotary Boys Choir to Visit Gallipolis April 26

Gallipolis residents hear that the Rotary Club will host the Dayton based Rotary Boys Choir Friday April 26 at Island View Inn. More than 80 boys compose the choir marking the opening of Boys and Girls week and hotel space is noted as limited. The Rotary Bulletin recounts ballot omissions caused by a telephone strike and staff shortages in producing notices.

Gallipolis Rotary Bulletin Island View Inn Rotary Boys Choir of Dayton Bulletin Clyde T. Mitchell Rotary Club Mitchell

Bargain Days Planned by Gallipolis Merchants

The Retail Merchants Committee of the Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a first post war bargain days sale on Friday and Saturday. Merchants aim to reinstate sales events to reestablish Gallipolis as a shopping center in the trade area and as an early promoter since wartime restrictions were lifted. This will be the first city-wide sale in six years.

Gallipolis The Chamber of Commerce

Ewington Girl Married In Gallipolis April 11

Miss Hazel Elizabeth Myers of Ewington wed Homer C. McMillin in a single ring ceremony at the Gallipolis Baptist Church on April 11. The couple's navy dress wedding party followed by a family supper at the bride's home and a serenade at the Woodall residence. McMillin, a former U. S. Army serviceman with 39 months overseas, had a shower at the Woodall home on April 16.

Gallipolis G. W. Myers Ewington Hazel Elizabeth Homer C. McMillin the Baptist Church A. O. Woodall McMillin Woodall

Funeral Services Set For Huntington Woman

Funeral services for Mrs. I. R. Warner 59 Huntington will be held at 2149 Ninth Ave. Burial is planned in Mercerville this afternoon. She belonged to the Mercerville Baptist Church and had resided in Huntington since 1905.

Gallipolis I. R. Warner Huntington Ninth Ave Mercerville

Gallia County 4-H Club formations begin this week

The Gallia County 4-H organization starts with Dorothy Haubeil and Forrest A. Brown assisting. At Northup a club was to form Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Smeltzer Rose as advisors and both Haubeil and Brown present. Haubeil will organize a club at Ewington Friday afternoon for youths without a club in years. She and Brown will also help form a club at Little Kyger next Tuesday night.

Gallipolis Gallia County Dorothy Haubeil Forrest A. Brown Northup Smeltzer Rose Miss Haubeil Brown Ewington

Clues Elude Police After Break-In Attempt

In Gallipolis a Monday night attempted break in at the D. B. Frampton Co. tie yard on upper Second Ave. left a broken window but no evidence of entry.

Gallipolis D. B. Frampton Co Upper Second Ave

Recreation group sets Farm Bureau meeting at Woodman’s Hall

Gallipolis recreation group of the Farm Bureau plans a social gathering at Woodman’s Hall on Monday night.

Gallipolis The Farm Bureau Woodman’s Hall

College Official Visits to Rio Grande College Glee Club

F. W. McDermott, president of Rio Grande College, led a visit with the college mixed glee club in a program at the high school Tuesday morning in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis F. W. McDermott Rio Grande College

Drive Planned In Gallipolis for Bundle Day

Gallipolis administration calls on graduates and parents to support a Thursday and Friday clothing drive. Superintendent E E Higgins urged donations of serviceable used clothing and especially outgrown shoes. Items should be wrapped and shoes tiled in pairs to keep them together.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins Washington School Higgins Europe United States

Mrs. Kiser Dies at Age 31 in Cheshire

Mrs. Glenn Kiser aged 31 died at her mother’s home in Cheshire on Monday. Funeral services were planned for this afternoon at Cheshire Methodist Church with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Survived by her husband, one son Forrest Elwood, mother Mrs. Charles Little, two sisters Mrs. Stanley Swisher and Mrs. Pleasant Ellis, and brothers Foster Little Lorain Howard Little Zanesville and Clarence Little Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Cheshire Methodist Church Glenn Kiser Gravel Hill Cemetery Forrest Elwood Charles Little Stanley Swisher Pleasant Ellis Cheshire Foster Little Lorain Howeard Little Zanesville Clarence Little

Holzer Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis reports admissions including Mrs Olive Brown Jackson surgical Mrs Robert Harper Wellston surgical Victoria Lee Pomeroy medical Mrs Elijah Canter Oak Hill medical and Mrs Fred Betz Huntington medical Discharges include Mrs Dorothy Brookins Mrs C P Coffey Mrs Roy Preston Niles Denney Mrs Roy Downard Harry Chenault Robert Van Meter Mrs Leonard Wyatt and son Mrs Francis Unger and daughter and Mrs Carl Montgomery and son.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Olive Brown Jackson Surgical Robert Harper Wellston Victoria Lee Pomeroy Medical Elijah Canter Oak Hill Fred Betz Huntington Dorothy Brookins C. P. Coffey Roy Preston Niles Denney Roy Downard Harry Chenault Robert van Meter Leonard Wyatt Francis Unger Carl Montgomery

Farm Bureau Board Meeting Set for Tonight at Court House

Gallia County Farm Bureau directors convene this evening in the extension agent's office at the courthouse for a scheduled board meeting.

Farm Bureau Board Gallipolis Court House

River traffic report from Gallipolis locks on Ohio and Kanawha rivers

Tuesday passages included the Peacedown up at upper Wheeling, Dixie up at 2:40 am, Sohio 2 am, Progress 6:10 am, Martin and Dawson 6:55 am, Dravo 42 4:30 am, Atlas 5:30 am, Renown 4:45 am, Hubbard 7:40 am, Heekin 10:10 am, U S Scott 1 pm. Kanawha boats Barrett London 11:35 am, Juanita London 12:30 pm, Nancy M Marsat 11:45 am, George III Marmet 1:45 pm. Gauges show 183 land 15.2 feet, 16 feet running.

Gallipolis Ohio River Upper Wheeling Sohio Dixie Lower Wheeling Progress Martin Dawson Sardis Dravo Marietta Atlas Parkersburg Renown Ravenswood Hubbard Heekin Portsmouth U. S. Scott Maysville Cale Vine Verity Principio Barrett London Juanita Nancy M Marsmet George III Union Marmet

Grass Fire Extinguished Behind Broom Factory

Gallipolis city volunteers put out a grass fire behind the broom factory on Western State Street at 11 35 a m Tuesday with no damage reported.

Gallipolis

Bond Forfeited After Driver’s License Charge

Paul Eaton of Cleveland arrested by State Highway Patrol for having no driver’s license forfeited a $15 bond posted in municipal court.

Gallipolis Paul Eaton Cleveland

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