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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
4
A national dispatch argues the Republican view that left wing pressure may force President Truman to veto key 1948 measures. It warns vetoes on tax cuts and portal to portal reform could boost anti New Deal sentiment and reshape the election landscape.
A Perry County report notes $209,077 in real estate taxes paid to County Treasurer Charles W. Norris with penalties waived if paid this week. Pro bate filed for guardian of Vivian P. Gordon of Crooksville. bond of $3,000 posted by Pearl Dean. Notary commission filed for C. E. Hammer. Dorothy Devol seeks authority to transfer title for a car of William Devol deceased. Bertha E. Guisinger petitions for a car of P. S. Guisinger deceased. Household goods linked to Cleveland residence. plaintiff holds a liened truck assignment.
The column argues that vision tests and eye defects should not bar workers. It cites Army inductees and industry records showing visually handicapped employees injure less and work carefully. It outlines rehabilitation steps from self-care to employment with social worker support and asserts no special favors, full production expected.
The piece argues Truman's loyalty investigations will provoke protests but are necessary to protect democratic freedoms. It notes concerns about unfair筛 and secrecy while emphasizing the risk from subversion and the danger of allowing disloyal officials to operate in government. It cites Vito Marcantonio Theodore Bilbo and John Rankin as examples of elected officials who distort Americanism.
President Truman appoints an advisory committee to study shipbuilding needs, aiming for a stable long range program. He notes wartime distortions and calls for maintaining shipbuilding skills through an orderly replacement of vessels to meet trade and security needs. The panel will define yearly build targets and seek legislative support.
Peter Edson reports on the Moscow talks where the Austria treaty aims to secure independence and a democratic government for Austria. Delegates from the United States Britain France and the USSR discuss denazification displaced persons and reparations amid Potsdam tensions and Russian control of key assets.
The speaker argues for facts on future merchant marine needs and praises President Truman for reversing a stance on ship construction. They anticipate congressional opposition to budget-increasing recommendations, but warn against dismantling a key national security industry amid a volatile world scene.
Two notary commissions filed this week list William A. Allen of New Lexington with a March 24, 1947 three year term and William E. Switzer of New Lexington with an April 11, 1947 three year term. Edna Orr administratrix of Arthur F. Orr filed an application for transfer of real estate ownership transferring one half interest in two Hopewell Township tracts.
The will from Corning resident Ann Garrison was filed in Probate Court leaving property to her two children Christine Garrison and Clarence W. Garrison. The instrument, dated July 8 1937, was witnessed by Harry Park and Clarence R Parsons.
Herbert Cowan and David Jones were released after paying fines for intoxication offenses. Thomas Carr was fined 50 dollars and costs for intoxication and disturbance, with default imprisonment. Violet Pike arraigned for contributing to delinquency and released. Rolland Youtsey pleaded innocent to breaking and entering and was bound over to the grand jury. Willis Cripsin jailed awaiting hearing. In civil matters, Nina Hull won 150 dollars plus distribution of 1724 dollars to heirs after accounting. Several divorces granted: Betty Shooks from Everett Shooks for gross neglect and cruelty. Clarice Cox from Matthew Cox with three children. Lara Tewksbury from Finley Tewksbury with no children. Lonnie W. Austin from Helen Austin with two children and child support ordered.
A listing of residents including John A. Shipley 29 laborer of New Lexington and Charlotte Stallings 21 clerk of New Lexington. Carl H. Funk 39 laborer of Lancaster and Mary H. Helber 39 of New Straitsville. John D. Elliott 29 mechanic of Roseville and June Eileen McGray er 22 potter of Roseville appear in a local records snippet.
Kathleen Daugherty and James Reid transfer an undivided two thirds in 80 acres in Jackson Township to A H Slusser. Nancy Daugherty conveys 80 acres in Jackson Township to A H Slusser. Hanna H Leckrone transfers one fourth acre in Jackson Township to Joseph O and Dolores May. W T and Ada M McGill convey a lot in New Lexington to Ottis R and Hattie F Huffman. Henry R Rhose conveys lot 1424 in New Lexington to Otis Huffman. Angie Deavers transfers lot 21 in Bristol to Clarence and Gladys M Seals. Edward and Dora Call convey lots 221 and 1 in Hemlock to Floyd and Dorothy Gehring.
Mrs. Charles Millioan Jr. recovered after major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens and was reported satisfactory the same evening. Families and visitors from Akron Newark Canton Marietta Zanesville and Ada Ohio were noted visiting relatives and friends in Bishopville. Floyd Millicoan is confined to bed with influenza.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams and Mrs. Freda Mills recently returned to their home after five weeks in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tremain of Louisville Kentucky spent a weekend with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Williams of Indiana visited Ralph Williams and family. Howard Barber and Mildred Barber of Columbus visited Veterans Hospital Chillicothe where Melvin Barber's condition is reported improved.
The Car nation Club was entertained at Della Reynolds home with Hazel Heid assisting. Sue McQuade won high prize Laura Miller second Ivy Dishon low and Mildred Thompson guest prize. Upcoming chicken dinner planned at Alice Angle’s restaurant and at Geneveve Hartman’s home. Robert Nutter injured eye from No 2 Mine three months ago taken to Grant Hospital. Birth announced March 17 a son named Bruce to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jewett with grandparents listed. Several social visits and Euchre clubs noted along with property and travel updates.
The Poston Ladies Club held a meeting at the school house on Friday March 21. They planned an Easter mystery sister party a benefit event and a potluck supper. Birthdays noted for Helen Hart Gladys Simpkins and Gladys Davis. A farewell for Della West moving away was planned. Numerous locals and visitors attended and health news included Ruth Kerns returning home from Sheltering Arms Hospital.
CBS Radio Theater announces a high priced April 7 cast led by Al Jolson with Dinah Shore Alice Faye Tyrone Power and Dick Haymes. The production based on the film Alexander's Ragtime Band carries an estimated talent payout of about 15000 dollars.
Tonight ABC at 10 30 presents Sen Claude Pepper Florida discussing the Greek situation from New York. CBS at 16 30 shows Bob Hope in Love Is News shifting from Saturdays to a Hollywood Time slot while The Man Called X with Herbert Marshall returns next week. The 8 p.m. Saturday slot fills with Once on a Time music fantasy moved from 6 15.
NBC programs feature Henry Aldrich Burns and Allen Eddie Foy Abbott and Costello Eddie Cantor Shows. CBS offers Nancy Kelly Trial By Jury Dick Haymes Crime Photographers School of Music Concert. ABC lanes include Lum and Abner Town Meeting Democracies and Challenge of Communism Those Sensational Years Security Workshop Drama. MBS presents Warnen's Soundoff Count of Monte Cristo Antonini Concert Family Theater A Bunch of Keys. Friday listings show NBC Kate Smith segment Alan Young Moore and Durante. CBS Kate Smith and Del mar. ABC Breneman Breakfast Bride and Groom Lone Ranger Break the Bank. MBS Campus Salute Queen For A Day Johnson Family Vera Holly Date Night Tunes.
Weekend visitors and residents mingle across Harpeford Hartford with many named guests. Notables include Mrs. Oris Booten Hilda and Mrs. William Newman Ebavalette West Virginia, plus Dr. Ernest Kearnes Detroit and Addie McKnight Huntington visiting relatives.
Weekend visits and gatherings across Racine, Pomeroy, Athens, and nearby towns. Miss Majel Lee hosts Wilma Roush. families such as the McClintocks, Roushs, and Harts share weekends and dinners. The Happy Hustler Class meets at Sibyl Miles home with eleven members. parcel post sale succeeds at Simpson drug store.
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