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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1948

Page

4

Secret hearings on Reciprocal Trade Act stir Washington

A House Ways and Means subcommittee in Washington is holding secret hearings on extending the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act. Opponents include high tariff lobbyists like Matthew Woll and Albert Goss, while supporters cite President Truman and business groups. The fight centers on extending the act for three years versus a one year renewal and broader congressional control.

Washington House Ways and Means Bertrand W. Gearhart Fresno Calif Cordell Hull U. S America Fordney McCumber Smoot Hawley State, Commerce, Treasury, Tariff Commission Matthew Woll Wage Earners Protective Association AFL Albert Goss National Grange H. Wickliffe Rose National Tariff League John Lee Coulter The Tariff League Rose Coulter Claudius T. Murchison Cotton Textile Institute Arthur Besse National Association of Wool Manufacturers Murchison Besse Robert F. Martin China Association R. F. Adams University of California Economist Albert McC. Barnes New York Customs Hull Earl O. Shreeve U. S. Chamber of Commerce Eric Johnston Truman Congress Courts Tariff Commission Dr. Varga Moscow New Times

London Reunion Confusion in The Innocent Impostor XXXVI

Paul arrives in London seeking Patience Mond but learns Roger Dickson was in Paris with Patience and her sister Carlotta. Dickson claims Patience is returning to the country as Paul confronts memories of the Paris escapade. The scene shifts to a tense inquiry about Patience and the twins amid a web of mistaken identity.

Paul London Liverpool Street Roger Dickson Mr. Dickson Dickson Paris Patience Roger Charlotte the Apollo Carlotta Newshaven-Dieppe

Defense planning shifts to Republicans amid White House disputes

Congressional action signals a move of defense policy control from the Democratic administration to Republican leaders in both chambers. The House authorized a seventy group air force program beyond administration requests as battles over universal military training selective service and bonus proposals unfold.

White House Democratic Executive Department Congress House of Representatives GOP Republican Policy Committee Senate House

Churchill calls for a united Europe or catastrophe

Churchill argues in a Hague article that Europe faces a single choice union or catastrophe. He says united populations can regain liberty happiness and abundance and that Paris must decide whether Germany may work with Western Europe. He favors a European Federation to resist communist pressures.

Winston Churchill The Hague Europe Churchill France Paris Germany Great Britain Bevins

Air Force given money and orders to build the world’s greatest force

The nation backs the air force with Congress approving 70 groups and funding to buy planes. The editorial urges Secretary Symington Under Secretary Barrows and aviators to meet the new responsibilities with sober courage for the safety of free people.

Uncle Sam Congress National Defense Symington Barrows Washington Post

Mundt bill limited aims spark broader anti Communism push

The piece critiques Mundt’s proposed anti Communism bill for stopping short of outlawing the Communist Party itself. It argues for broader measures including barring all party members from public utilities, schools, and government jobs, and suggests harsher penalties and broader front organizations labeling.

Mundt Communist Party Congress United States UN- American Committee Department of Tuition Vallance Party Wallace Movement Feders Moscow Wront

Welfare First Policy Sparks Public Debate

Sam Simmons denounces government welfare as pandering to racial minorities unions and various groups. He argues the government should prioritize general welfare over special interests and criticizes labor strikes and political divisions. Later, a Bridge Club meets at Millfield hosted by Mrs Frances Wallace.

Washington Ron Coal Miners’ Union Chauncey Millfield Frances Wallace

Local Residents Visit Relatives and Attend Business in Logan and Nelsonville

A series of visits and travels are reported with names including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hoffman from Barberton and Mrs. Clara Glancy of Orbiston among others. Detours include Eugene Lauriskey visiting relatives in Detroit and Edith Mahoney among Nelsonville business visitors.

Murray City Raymond Hoffman Becky Thomas Barberton Charles Hoffman Clara Glancy Orbiston Garnet Powell Betty Newsom Yvonne Logan Eugene Lauriskey Detroit Richard Simington Springfield Charles Hise Elroy Short Lester Floyd Penn Muskingum River Roger Wilson Middletown Milton Campbell Helen Margaret Frank Bryan Nelsonville Edith Halliday Goldie Hoffman W. E. James

Yearbooks Delivered At Chauncey High School

Chauncey high school yearbooks were placed on sale Monday. Orders received last fall were delivered and about 50 extra copies are available for any persons desiring them.

Chauncey Chauncey High School

Morristown Church Observes Mothers Day Service

Morristown Holiness Church marked Mothers Day with a sermon by Pastor Helen Tatman and special singing by the Dickerson Sisters. Each mother received a potted plant. flowers went to the oldest Mrs. Mabel Hiles the youngest Mrs. Jack Barnhart and to Mrs. Charles Showalter for having the most children.

Morristown Helen Tatman Dickerson Sisters Flowers Mabel Hiles Jack Barnhart Charles Showalter

Sunday visit by CHAUNCEY family near Lancaster

Mr and Mrs George Williamson spent Sunday with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Robert Hull near Lancaster. Other guests at the Hull home were James Williamson Sr Mrs Elizabeth McCormick and Mrs Jean Neeley Columbus

Chauncey George Williamson Robert Hull Lancaster Hull James Williamson, Sr Elizabeth McCormick Jean Neeley Columbus Ralph McKibben

Chauncey Weekend Guests Of Theisen Family

Mr and Mrs Paul Theisen and their children Paul and Marie of Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey as guests of Mrs Theisen’s parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass on Ellis Avenue.

Chauncey Paul Theisen Paul and Marie Columbus Theisen Lloyd Pendergrass Ellis Ave

Chauncey Ladies Attend Columbus Baker Convention Banquet

Mrs Minnie Stalder Mrs Dorothy Stalder Mrs Luella Preston Mrs John Glab and Miss Betty Blackford of Chauncey traveled to Columbus to attend a baker's convention and a banquet for all representatives attending.

Chauncey Minnie Stalder Dorothy Stalder Luella Preston John Glab Betty Blackford Columbus

Local Social Roundup From Paris Township and Athens

News items recall dinners hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McKay in Middleport and gatherings in Logan Nelsonville and Laurel. Second place in a WOL radio spelling bee went to Agnes Kilpatrick daughter of Athens county recorder Georgia Kilpatrick.

Agnes Kilpatrick Georgia Kilpatrick Athens County Recorder WOL Washington, D. C

McKinneys Visited On Mothers Day

Chauncey residents Mrs. Claire Sovereign and Bobby Lay join Mr. and Mrs. George Adkins and their children in Nelsonville Route 1 and Chauncey for Mother's Day. Also present are Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKinney with Paulette and Ruth Ann, Zelda McKinney, and Elaine McKinney who could not attend.

Chauncey Andrew McKinney Claire Sovereign Bobby Lay Nelsonville George Adkins John James Rose Lancaster Paul McKinney Paulette Ruth Ann Zelda McKinney Elaine McKinney

Dinner Served by Mrs Helen Sanders in Millfield

Mrs Helen Sanders of Millfield entertained with a Sunday dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Grover Patton of Millfield, Dr and Mrs Woodrow Patton of Athens, and Mr and Mrs Sanders with children Sandra Joe and Keith.

Chauncey Helen Sanders Millfield Grover Patton Woodrow Patton Athens Sanders Sandra Joe Keith

Local Social Roundup and Church Notices In Chauncey

Army enlistee Pfc John Shifflet visits family before heading to Seattle. Multiple Ohio residents host or visit relatives across Glouster Butler Athens Chauncey Amesville Green Run Oak Hill Barberton and more. Morristown Holiness Church and Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church announce prayer meetings and meetings.

Chauncey R. A. Bata Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church

Hammond Rites Held for W. E. Hammond in Chauncey

Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Chauncey Methodist Church for W. E. Hammond 62 of Chauncey who died of a heart attack. Rev. Ray Pidcock led the service with singing by Minnie Pidcock Myrtle Simpson and Lois Simpson. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by several children. Wife Daisy preceded him in death about two years ago.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church W. E Wid) Hammond Ray Pidcock Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church Minnie Pidcock Myrtle Simpson Lois Simpson Greenlawn Hammond Daisy

Death triggers Detroit visit for Sanders family

Jack Sanders of Detroit travels to Chauncey after the death of William E. Hammond, the father of Mrs. Sanders, prompting family mourners and arrangements.

Chauncey Jack Sanders Detroit

Radio Programs and Station Dial Identifications

A list of radio stations and their call letters in Ohio and surrounding areas with frequencies. Includes NBC WLW Cincinnati and WCUL Columbus, CBS WBNS Columbus, WSAZ Huntington, WCHS Charleston, WPAR Parkersburg, MBS WHKC Columbus, WMOA Marietta, among others and their frequencies.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCUL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights From May 11

Radio line up lists network airings from 6:00 p.m. through midnight with programs across CBS ABC and NBC including musical variety, dramas, news, and kiddies hours. Notable entries include The Beulah Show News and Commentary with Fulton Lewis Jr. and Ed Murrow, The Green Hornet, Lum and Abner, Bob Hope, Jack Smith and Song, and Amos and Andy with We the People guests.

Abe Cbs Network Abdc- West Mbs-East Mbs-West Cbs Chicago Orchestra Abc Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily L. Herman Bob Crosby Cbs the Green Hornet Harkness Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Pinah Shore Judy—abbe Mr. and Mrs. North Cbs America Billy Rose Amos and Andy We the People Gabriel Heatter Fibber and Molly Abe Christopher Wells Boston Hope Abe Gregory Hood Mbs Bob Hope Studio One Cbs Public Defender Red Skelton Freedom Abe West

Coronary thrombosis and heart attack basics explained

A medical explanation describes coronary thrombosis as a clot stopping blood to heart muscle, its potential to cause sudden death, recovery chances, and the need for long rest. It notes uncertain causes and urges research for prevention and treatment advances. It also includes a Q&A on night sweating as a symptom, noting it can signal serious disease like tuberculosis or be a nervous condition.

Local Notes From Ewington Visitations

Mrs G H Norris of Charleston West Virginia visited friends in town. Roy Baker of Columbus came to see his brother Ross and plans to buy a farm here soon. Mrs L A Parsons is recovering after a fall from a truck. Homer McMillin and daughter Carolyn Sue and Mr and Mrs Myers visited A O Woodalls. Charles Ratcliff and family hosted a visit from son and daughter in law Clarence Rate cliff. Blanche Frazier of Gallipolis visited her parents the Ratcliffs. Mrs Verna Woodall.

Ewington G. H. Norris Charleston W. Va Roy Baker Columbus Ross Roy L. A. Parsons Homer McMillin Carolyn Sue Clarence Ratecliff Blanche Frazier Gallipolis Charles Ratcliff Verna Woodall

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Peter Edson Maat Congres Renee Shann NEA Service, Inc Defense Planning Future OF Europe AIR Force Caroline Norton Vundt Bill By Jay Franklin Sam Simmons Wurray City Morristown Church R. E. McKay Middleport Willis Aleshire Mary Eunice Hennesy Gordon Harris J. B. French Akron Janie Gdrshen Racine George Usher Joe Farbearn Jack J. B. Waldron Edward Healy Pete Burgoon Wayne Hall Laurelville Ed Kourt Harry Kourt Will Bennett Jessie Corning Dorothy Earl Baker Walter Dresher Donald Carr Freda Smith Grace Ward Athens Country Club Blaine R. Goldsberry DowiGrones O. P. Bingman McKinneys Taylor Ridge John Shifflet U.S. Army Fort Jackson S.C John Kulakowski Basil Vore Jack Vore Patty Ronnie Glouster Joseph Sharp Trimble Wayne Poole Butler Hio Agnes Ann Malloy O, Hospital W.va Robert E. Lee Etta Pierce William Fox Willard Coey John Drake Billie Arthur Charles Drake Dana Drake Buchtel Edward Kutta Neal Coney Cheryl Jefferson McKee Hollister Russel Poole Linda Lou Rose Springer Ray Sanders W. H. Miller Oak Hill James Kenny Frank Hartley Miamisburg Jacksonville Mr. Hartley Nick Hartley William Bulstrom Deloss Bulstrom Fred Harpey Seneca Lake Roberta Murray Charles Morrison Green Run Dwight Smith Carol Ann Carl Welling P. M. Smith Bishopville Morristown Holiness Church Amesville Cne Oklahoma Ozark Valley Fred Waring My Story Nbe Arthur Godfrey Ben Alexander Abe Kate Smith Happy Gang Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman Cbs Treasury Robert Q.” Lewiss Cbs Kiddies Hour West Lum Abner Cbs East By Galbraith T. M. Rec U.S. Pat Eddie Edwin P. Jordan, M. D
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