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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1947

Page

4

Coalition Congress: Republicans and Democrats unite for reform

Washington reports the Republican Congress has moved major bills including Wagner labor relations reform, tax cuts, and economy measures with extensive hearings. It credits Democratic Southern senators and some Republicans for steady leadership while condemning left wing critics as partisan.

Washington Republican Congress Congress Senate McKellar Tennessee David Lilienthal Hickenlooper Iowa Vandenberg Michigan Truman Democratic Party of South America

Dr. O'Brien Reviews Gout Diagnosis and Treatment

Gout is common and treatable when caught early. Diagnosis rests on recurrent acute arthritis and sudden attacks. Colchicine plus intravenous glucose during acute attacks. between episodes lower uric acid by reducing protein and fat, increasing sugars. Abstain from alcohol and consult a physician for toxic reactions. Wild carrot tea is not recommended for diabetes. follow physician guidance on diet and insulin.

E. C. Bartels Lahey Clinic Boston Bartels

Paid in Advance Subscriptions Rates and Delivery Notes

Rates for paid in advance subscriptions vary by region and delivery method. Ohio and West Virginia offer 1 year $13, 6 months $6.50, 3 months $3.25, 1 month $1.25 with weekly payments for newspaper boys at 25 cents per week. Overseas for service members requires a letter of request, civilians quoted on request. Also details for non delivery areas and offices.

Ohio West Virginia Cartier West Nia Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Lessons from Britain's tax and welfare burden on work incentive

A discussion in Business Week compares British and American tax effects on typical workers and executives. It notes higher British tax drag on income gains, heavy military spending, and social security subsidies eroding incentives, urging the United States to learn from Britain's experience to avoid dampening production and broad losses.

Britain Business Week United States

Colored margarine faces long path in Ohio legislature

Ohio Senate approves SB 51 to permit colored margarine with a 23 to 11 vote but faces House opposition from dairy interests. Amendments foreseen in collaboration with butter groups. advocates cite affordability and nutrition while opponents warn of consumer deception.

Ohio Senate Senate Ohio Ohio House of Representatives Colored Magazine Canada Kentucky Grandpappy

Tax Arguments Split Over Treasury Tax Plan

The debate on pending tax bills centers on two camps. One side, backing immediate tax cuts, warns of inflation and advocates using surpluses to cut the debt. The Taft faction argues cuts are needed to boost spendable income, production, and employment, and could pass Senate votes but may fail to overcome a presidential veto.

Taft Taft Group Truman Congress Reclamation Bureau

Marshall under fire as he oversees tense diplomacy

Peter Edson notes Gen. George C. Marshall faces criticism for slow gains in China and Moscow and budget cuts from Congress. He remains the national choice to handle tough foreign policy, while lobbying in Washington surges, with an official report due on three months of activity and rising costs.

Washington George C. Marshall China Moscow Congress Greece Turkey Marshall Jimmy Byrnes Senate House

Stassen Says Truman Should Tell Congress What He Will Sign

Gov. Harold E. Stassen argues Truman should announce the labor bill he will sign to Congress. He cites two risks, including Republican majorities resenting any dictation and Senate votes suggesting it would back a House override if vetoes occur. He says Republicans and conservative Democrats are dominating and unlikely to seek Truman’s input.

Harold E. Stassen Truman Congress Roosevelt Taft Senate House

Benton’s International Info Post Taints House Appointment

The article notes why Assistant Secretary of State William Benton took a posting in the House amid congressional suspicion. Republicans tie Benton to Chester Bowles, his former advertising partner, who recommended Benton to Byrnes. Bowles and Benton sold their firm 13 years earlier, yet names linger in political calculations.

William Benton House Benton Chester Bowles Bowles Byrnes Benton & Bowles House Appropriations Committee John Taber Taber

Five Generations Honor Mrs. Jones At 86th Birthday

The Chauncey family gathers in Orbiston to honor Mrs. Lew Jones on her 86th birthday. Five generations join present family members including daughters Carrie Channell Rebecca Harrison Helen Nelson Susie Williams Hattie Coon and son Lew Jones with grandchildren and great grandchildren attending. Kay Whetstone sang the birthday song.

Chauncey Lew Jones Jones Orbiston Pearl Koon Pontiac Mich Carrie Channell the Plains Susie Williams Murray City Rebecca Harrison Helen Nelson Frank Williams Hattie Coon Athens Buchtel Lela Rose Williams Dayton Helen Whetstone Lela Mae Nelson Junior Shrieve Berea Ohio Kay Whetstone Sandra Shrieve Opal Shrieve

Fred Ross Taken to Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta

Chauncey Fred Ross who fell seriously ill Sunday was moved from his May Avenue home to Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta. His condition today showed slight improvement. Those called in include Miss Irene Ross and several relatives from Columbus Dayton and nearby towns.

Chauncey Fred Ross May Ave Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Irene Ross W. C. Metzler Glen Hall Columbus Clarence Ross Dayton W. L. Hutton

Senior Class Play Slated for Tonight

Chauncey Dover High School presents City Slicker at the High School Auditorium tonight at 8 p.m. Cast includes Glen Chadwell Patty Robinson Lois Cline Arthur Hartley Edward Snyder and Harold Davis.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Glen Chadwell Patty Robinson Lois Cline Arthur Hartley Edward Snyder Harold Davis

Chauncey Family Weekend Visit to Losantville

Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson and son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Hamer of Chauncey spent the weekend visiting Mrs Jacksons parents Mr and Mrs H A Murray at Losantville Indiana.

Chauncey Andrew. Jackson Jack Hamer Mrs. Jackson H. A. Murray Losantville Ind

Special Meeting Called for Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge

A special meeting of Forest Rose Rebekah lodge members in Chauncey is announced for Thursday at 8 p m in the Chauncey Knights of Pythias building.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey K. of P

May Day Dinner Guests At Chauncey Home

Mrs Elizabeth Waldie of Chauncey entertained at her May Avenue home for Mother's Day. Guests included Mrs Leona Minister of Fairport Harbor Ohio Mrs Jennie Webb Leona Mae Jean Harriet Jo Ann Webb Lloyd Householder of Athens and Roy Newman and Mrs Waldie.

Chauncey Elizabeth Waldie May Ave Leona Fairport Harbor Ohio Jennie Webb Leona Mae Jean Harriet Jo Ann Webb Lloyd Householder Athens Roy Newman Waldie

Chauncey Women’s Club Meets Thursday at Brookins Home

The Chauncey Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ will gather Thursday at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs Nellie Brookins home. Mrs Carl Shafer will preside and Mrs Thomas Hamilton will present the lesson.

Chauncey — Loyal Women’s Class Church of Christ Nellie Brookins Carl Shafer Thomas Hamilton

Donna Jean Sayers Celebrates 17th Birthday

Donna Jean Sayers marked her 17th birthday on May 11 with a party at her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sayers home. Guests included Edna Brown Dorothy Brown Earl Brown Norma Kasler Darlene Kasler Trimble Mr and Mrs Fred Sayers Shirley Sayers Homer Sayers Raymond Sayers and other Sayers family members.

Chauncey Donna Jean Sayers E. A. Sayers Edna Brown Dorothy Brown Earl Brown Near Chauncey Norma Kasler Darlene Kasler Trimble Fred Sayers Shirley Sayers Millfield Homer Sayers Raymond Sayers

Birthday Observed For Nancy Lou Horn At The Plains

Mrs Mack Horn entertained Friday afternoon for the ninth birthday of her daughter Nancy Lou at their home in The Plains A pink and white motif graced the table centered by a large birthday cake Assisting were Mrs Martha Caffrey and Joan Wood Guests included Bernita Lee Doris Ann Thompson Barbara Stalder Sue McDonald Sally McDonald Margaret Keeton Mary Ellen Adams Joan Deeter Diane Bean Jack Wilson Dean Pratt Billy Horn Garry Horn Larry Horn and Mr and Mrs Mack Horn

Chauncey Mack Horn the Plains Nancy Lou Horn Martha Caffrey Joan Wood Bernita Lee Doris Ann Thompson Barbara Stalder Sue McDonald

Dinner Is Served Bryson Family Gathered in Athens

Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Bryson hosted a family dinner Sunday evening in Athens. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Bulloch and their daughters Jane and Jean, Colum bus, Mr. and Mrs. Al Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McGee, and Ernie, Arthur, and Billy Bryson.

Glouster E. K. Bryson John Bulloch John M. Bryson Jane Jean Columbus al Hall Earl McGee Athens Ernie Arthur Billy Bryson

Cast Removed From Mr Rose After Hip Fracture Recovery

Mrs. George W. Rose reports the cast is removed from her husband’s fractured hip after 12 weeks at Sheltering Arms Hospital. He will begin walking on crutches and expects to be released soon.

Glouster George W. Rose Mr. Rose Sheltering Arms Hospital

Class Party Slated By Loyal Daughters

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will hold a class party Thursday at 6 30 p m with a potluck supper in the church social rooms. A class meeting will follow the supper.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ

Class to Meet Friday Glouster Willing Workers

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the church. Potluck refreshments will be served.

The Methodist Church

Dayton Visit Highlights McCreanor Family Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank McCreanor spent the weekend in Dayton visiting their son Rolland and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Strausbaugh and their son Joe.

Dayton Glouster Frank McCreanor Rolland Lloyd Strausbaugh Joe

Orpah Class to Meet Glou ster Friday Evening

The Orpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet at Mrs Richard Simcox home on Broad Street Friday at 7 30 p m.

Glouster The Methodist Church Richard Simcox Broad Street

Mrs Rebecca Harrison Visits Orbiston From The Plains

Mrs Rebecca Harrison of The Plains spends a week in Orbiston visiting her mother Mrs Lew Jones.

Chauncey Rebecca Harrison the Plains Orbiston Lew Jones

L. E. Clark Dies at Home in Trimble

Lewis Emmett Clark 72 of Trimble died Tuesday at 11 a m after an 18 month illness. Born 1875 near Wrightstown he is survived by wife Frances a son Dwight Columbus six stepchildren and a sister two brothers. Funeral services Thursday 2 p m at Trimble Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Burial Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Lewis Emmett Clark Trimble Joseph and Mary Clark Wrightstown Frances Dwight Columbus Valera Somplatsky Helen Ginnan Howard Miner Gladys Turner Akron Eugene Miner Joe Miner Fort Richardson Alaska Hattie Hoon Bishopville Frank Indianapolis John

Rural Life Community Meeting Held

The Rural Life Sunday gathering in Grange Hall Glouster was sponsored by Trimble Grange. A quartet Phillips Buchman Danford Darling sang with Mrs. Martin as accompanist. Rev. Gilbert Courtney spoke on Working in God s Garden stressing balance between material production and spiritual life. An upstairs apartment was completed and occupied, another living space nears completion. Apple pie and coffee were served after the meeting.

Glouster Rural Life Grange Hall Trimble W. D. Phillips Willard Buchman C. F. Danford Fred Darling Geraldine Martin Gilbert Courtney

Ladies Auxili ary of the American Legion Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary will meet in Legion Hall on Thursday at 7 30 p m. The program theme is Pan American and National Defense followed by a pot luck lunch.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall

Priscilla Class Meeting Postponed

The Priscilla Class meeting planned for Friday evening at the home of Mrs. T. D. McAfoose has been postponed.

Glouster Priscilla T. D. McAfoose

Local visitors and moves noted in Hockingport and area

Hockingport and nearby towns record social visits and relocations. Robert Calli and Eva Alice with Marvin Swain of Ironton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Massie. Neff Norman moved to the Orvel Bibbee property in Coolville. Charles Shields left for Bainbridge Maryland after a 12 day furlough home. Charles Holman moved into the Monroe Foster property last week. Keith Massie, long in a Parkersburg hospital, returned home.

Hockingport Robert Callicoat Eva Alice Marvin Dale Swain Ironton Massie Neff Norman Orvel Bibbee Coolville Charles Shields Bainbridge Willie Shields Charles Bauman Parkersburg

School Masters Banquet and Commencement Plans at South Bloomingville

The S Bloomingville South Bloomingville school district held the Hocking County schoolmasters banquet on May 8 with music by Martha Kruger. L Mooney of Logan spoke on School Legislation. Baccalaureate is May 18 at 8 pm with Rev Samuel Elsin and a school chorus. Commencement is May 21 at 8 pm with Bruce Tom as speaker. Numerous local guests attended recent events and dinners at area homes.

South Bloomingville Hocking County Martha Kruger Ben Shaw O. C. Culp Edson Shaw Diana Lulu Eldridge Leslie Allen Laurelville W. C. Straus Lancaster Claude Weaver Circleville Royal McCreary C. C. McCreary Bill Ebert Max Joyce Ralph Ebert Near Haynes Jake Huffman Floyd Linn Maizie Kennedy Dale Amanda Fred Justice Freddie Rufus Hart Edith Herron Garry Ben Russel Norman Tarlton Raymond Shaw Larry Damon Carl Lattimer Haynes Charles Taylor Jane Justice Roy Hattie Plenkhaus Claude Eugene, Jr

Char a blooms auto line expands between several towns

25 years ago the Char a bloe Auto line began operation linking Logan Nelsonville Murray City and New Straitsville. Lawyers M D Hughes F H Sands and E C Frampton organized a teachers' placement bureau at 412 Court St Athens.

Logan Nelsonville Murray City New Straitsville M. D. Hughes F. H. Sands E. C. Frampton Court St Athens

Nelsonville Eagles Open Season With Cycle Road Club

Paul Taylor was to pitch for the Nelsonville Eagles Sunday when the team opened its baseball season against the Columbus Cycle Road Club. The newly organized Portland 4-H Club elected Maxine Ritcie president and Mrs A L Paynter served as leader. Gov Martin L Davey to recognize Clark Biedel Annalie Peter and Mary Kathryn Shary for academic success. Coach Bernard Sadosky was an hon or guest at a Glouster party. Authorities search for two missing girls. Blue Key holds 10th anniversary street parade with 15 members called.

Paul Taylor Nelsonville Eagles Columbus Cycle Road Club Portland Maxine Ritcie A. L. Paynter Clark Biedel Athens Annalie Peter Hamilton County Mary Kathryn Shary Nelsonville Martin L. Davey Blue Key Ohio University National Service Fraternity

Radio Highlights Listings for New York Networks

Radio listings for NBC CBS ABC and MBS show tonight lineup including Dennis Day, Gildersleeve, Kay Kyser, Bing Crosby, Groucho Marx, Lone Ranger, Burns and Allen with Sinatra, Whistler, and Dr. Szilard program on atom control. Morning and afternoon chapters feature Jack Kilty, Kate Smith, Henry Aldrich, Abbott and Costello, Lum and Abner, and Count of Monte Cristo among others.

New York NBC Dennis Day Gildersleeve Kay Kyser CBS Kitty Foyle Jack Carson Burns and Allen Sinatra the Whistler ABC Paul Whiteman Bing Crosby Groucho Marx Henry Morgan MBS Johnny Madero Jack Kilty U. S. Marine Band Leo Szilard U. of Chicago Henry Aldrich Abbott and Costello Kate Smith Hunt Hunt Chester Bowles Mr. Keen Nancy Craig Edwin C. Hill Lum and Abner Earl Godwin Johnson Family

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David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien HiGr Peter Edson Chauncey News Indiana Dinner L. E. Clark Charles Holman iMonroe By Galbraith Carl Shepard McArthur Ohio University Davis J. A. Miller Ula Ann H. R. Lewis Middleport State Department of Health Columbus Dispatch New York Central Railroad Hobson Ralston Steel Car Co Kanawha and Michigan A. M. Chapin Amesville Lane Seminary Cincinnati Bernard Sadosky
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