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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1947
Page
3
In a letter from The Plains on June 13, Mrs. Dorothy McDonald laments nightly disturbances. Cats and dogs howl and yodel at all hours while cows ring bells and moo loudly. Train whistles and rain accompany an unsettled nightscape, and airplanes buzz overhead as she longs for a livelier, noisier town ambiance.
Washington editorial criticizes the National Catholic Welfare Conference Social Action Department for issuing a partisan statement urging Truman to veto the Taft Hartley bill. It argues church groups should influence individuals, not pressure policymakers, and condemns church units acting as political pressure groups on laws.
Dr. William A. OBrien asserts aluminum poses no poisoning danger from cookware or food. He notes aluminum occurs naturally, is not absorbed in harmful amounts, and urges proper handling of foods and containers. He cautions about other risks like arsenic on produce and shellfish toxins, while advising safe storage and use of ordinary utensils. He also answers acne scar treatment questions, suggesting plastic surgery may not fully remove deep scars.
An editorial argues the French railway strike shows socialism fails to delight wage earners and that capitalism is not defeated by socialist aims. It notes concessions by the Socialist government, rising living costs, and inflation, blaming Hitler for France’s woes while contending American capitalism, despite flaws, has served its people better.
A provocative editorial argues that Soviet expansion after World War II threatens Czechoslovakia and the Mediterranean region, predicting Moscow’s gains from Hungary to France. It warns U.S. dollars cannot quickly stop the advance and critiques legislative delays in funding recovery efforts while people face hunger.
Peter Edson reports that 887 high cost mineral producers seek a fresh 400 million dollar subsidy over five years to keep copper lead and zinc mines running. Two bills, one narrow and one sweeping, face House action with unclear Senate prospects as industry pressure mounts.
Local service members and residents share news from New Straitsville. William L. Poulton serves aboard U S S Wilkes Barre visiting Antwerp as crew join civilian sports events. relatives and neighbors host gatherings and note Red Cross first aid training and moves. Other items include visits, travels, and church circle activities with social notes from Liberty Circle WSCS and Nazarene Evangelist Church.
Mr and Mrs Buzz Roush and granddaughter Carol visited relatives in Pataskala New Lexington Findlay Columbus and Col umbus while Frances Mitchell Bidwell and Mrs Maggie Wagner visited Columbus residents Clyde Lockade remains disabled after a horse kick Huntington trip and Raymond Roush builds a garage at home.
A home design by PAUL T HAAGEN offers installment-friendly building in stages with optional two extra bedrooms over the first floor. Features a wood burning fireplace large picture window for natural light and solar heat, a breezeway entry, and a front color pool. Master guide plans are available via NEA Service with base plans and elevations for house No. 155 through The Athens Messenger.
Numerous entries list people visiting relatives or traveling between Murray City and nearby towns. Notables include Johnnie Sabo enlisting in the Marines and reporting to Columbus, and extended visits among families in Newark Toledo Granville Marietta and Columbus withHillyer Neal Sabo Craft and others.
Shawnee Bluebell Chapter CBS met in the Masonic Temple on Thursday to initiate candidates with visitors from New Straitsville and Bremen. Margaret Hopkins, Anna Hamrick, and Bertha Garlinger served lunch for 44. Ruth Williams is worthy matron and Don Hannan worthy patron. Plans were made for the gym inspection on June 20.
Local notes report visits and social calls across Hockingport Parkersburg and Marietta. Mrs D O Blake to host WSCS meeting June 11 while families including Mr and Mrs Rabel Winnge Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs Charles Matheny Parkersburg spent Memorial Day weekend with relatives.
June 30 marks start of Daily Vacation Bible School in Coolville. WSCS of the Methodist Church hosts met at Mrs. E M Daugherty’s home with new member Mrs Amos Hoover joining. WCTU and Sunday School activities listed. a Portland family picnic honored Mrs Alfred Russell. Camp meeting attendees and local visits are noted with several names and places.
Mrs Autye Baker announces the marriage of her daughter Martha Jane a school teacher to Ira M Pettit son of Mr and Mrs I C Pettit of Tiro at Walnut Street Methodist Church at 3 30 pm June 1 Rev Taylor officiated A reception followed in the church basement Attendees from Hamden included Autye Baker Martha Newman Harry Dickman Margaret Burns John Burns William Simmons June Talvin Huhy Barnhill After a short wedding trip they will reside in Tiro.
J A Si Fuller former commercial manager of Athens County Home Telephone Co filed his petition for county auditor. Ohio University College of Music appointments included Dr and Mrs C C Robinson and staff O C Bird J P Porter Rainer McQuiston and Paul E Belcher who earned a straight A four year average Belcher hailed from Gallipolis. Lightning struck the G A Cornwell home in Glouster causing kitchen damage. Farmers used cooperative livestock marketing. A bank robbery rumor in Vinton Gallia County proved a gypsy pilfering tale with $112 taken from a doctor’s pockets during a fortune telling episode.
Miss Virginia Brooks named Miss Nelsonville with Miss Mary Margaret Betts and Miss Irma Adkins as maids of honor. Grace Kantz elected president of Happy Hustlers 4-H. Mary Jones vice president. Aileen Hayes secretary. Carol Morris treasurer. Sam Theiss enters mayoral race in Middleport. Parkersburg trip for Boy Scout Jamboree Training Camp. Gallia district schools begin fall prep cleanups. Jackson County ordered to return 10857 due to state auditor error. Carl C. Byers elected Gallia County Tuberculosis League president.
New NBC summer shows begin tonight with Frankie Carle on the Supper Club, Van Heflin in Adventures of Philip Marlowe, and Henry A. Wallace broadcasts. Time for Reason guest on CBS and MBS Opinionaire Forum on July 2. Tonight schedule features Berle, Date With Judy, Fibber and Molly, Romberg concert.CBS and ABC listings follow with Big Town, Mel Blanc, Godfrey Talent Scout, Green Hornet, Boston Pops, Rex Maupin, and more across CBS ABC and MBS.
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