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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1947

Page

4

Mechem praised for Burr Oak Dam role and leadership

Senator C Stanley Mechem earned wide praise in Columbus for pushing the Burr Oak Dam appropriation adding 800000 dollars in matching funds and securing key conferees. Rep E E LeFever also receives credit for championing the measure amid legislative scrutiny.

C. Stanley Mechem General Assembly Columbus Stanley Mechem Burr Oak Dam Mechem Ohio Senate Albert Daniels Senate Finance Committee Looder E. E. LeFever Glouster Doctor LeFever Sena Daniels Senator Mechem Ohio University Athens State Hospital M&chem and LeFever Athens County

Entertaining at the Shifflets Home in Taylor Ridge

A lengthy social page lists Mr. and Mrs Theodore Shifflet hosting a family dinner with many relatives and friends including Shifflet, Vern, McNutt, Brooks and Paskievitch families. It notes births, visits, and a thyroid operation question answered in the medical column.

Taylor Ridge Theodore Shifflet Bill Vern Salt Lake City Utah Sylvester Shifflet Edna Virginia Trimble John Shifflet Helen Naomi Shifflet Margie Kathleen James Thomas Bob Dave Shifflet Mary White Herman Kloh Arley Brooks Athens Leonard Estep Audrey McNutt Mineral Holly Rogers Donna Roy Dean Lancaster Wyoming Perry Chalfant Gerald Nagle Gearldine Amesville Glenn Chalfant Della Lynn Dayton Ernest Chalfant Zanesville Della Chalfant Ray Gossett Columbus Elza Chalfant Paul Barett Glouster and Chauncey Vern Victory Paskievitch Detroit William Chesser Athens R.D Eugene Nott Derthick Billie Herbst Julia Herbst Standley Raymush Diane New York John Paskievitch Charles Hooper Ernest Glass Jacksonville Donna Rogers Ohio University H. A. Rogers Wayne Poole Sheltertmg Arms Hospital Sandra Roselee John W. McNutt Russell Poole Travis Chesser Violet Wilber New Marshfield Chesser Sarah Pidcock Bert Murvey Roberta Rodney Baltimore W. H. Hixon

Labor Bill Overridden Veto Promises Reform in Labor Rights

Voice of the People argues Congress reversed the presidential veto to enact labor law corrections. It defends the measure as curbing abuses from liberal Wagner Act interpretations, preserves union shop, restricts feather-bedding, and creates a tripartite health fund board while banning union political expenditures and protecting government workers from striking.

Congress Tional National Labor Relations Board Labor Relations Board

What Can We Do for Europe

Peter Edson discusses the U S lack of a fixed Europe plan, noting Secretary Marshall rejects a single peacetime lend lease scheme. A new policy planning staff led by George F Kennan is shaping a holistic approach with Europe’s leaders to decide needs. The UN backed Economic Commission for Europe was formed and met in Geneva, signaling growing concern.

Washington Europe U. S George C. Marshall Will Clayton Marshall State Department George F. Kennan Foreign Service Moscow Joseph E. Johnson UN Security Council Ware Adams Eisenhower Germany General Clark Austria John P. Davies Chungking Jacques Reinstein Treasury Carlton Savage Cordell Hull M*shall Harvard UN General Assembly Economic Commission For Europe ECE Geneva

America’s new labor law explained for millions of workers

Washington outlines how the Taft Hartley changes affect unions and employers in interstate commerce sectors. The piece notes which groups are covered, what parts take immediate effect, and which provisions come 60 days later, plus the shift from the old Conciliation Service to a new federal mediation office.

Washington America Senate House Truman National Labor Relations Board Labor Department Conciliation Service Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Mediation Service

High scores mark weekly Athens rifle range shoot

The American Rifle and Revolver club of Athens held a weekly shoot at Margaret's Creek range. Fred Woodruff led with 47 of 50 and an average near 45. Clarence Way and Floyd Wilson posted high scores followed by M. C. Grubb. Local officials attended a Columbus postmasters convention. E L Hooper was elected commander of E. T. Crossen Post No. 21. Logan Masons joined Bremen lodge inspection led by A R Vosper with several locals attending.

American Rifle and Revolver Club of Athens Margaret's Creek Fred Woodruff Clarence Way Floyd Wilson M. C. Grubb E. T. Crossen The American Legion E. L. Hooper William V. Walsh L. G. Connett Bus” Stephenson William G. Silvas J. B. Lavelle J. O. Eddleman Logan Bremen Blue Lodge A. R. Vosper Crooksville Rolland Bright Loyd A. Mount Melvin Rizer Don Ackers Lawrence Adcock Lester Waltz Ray Ruble Frank Larimer

Seventh anniversary banquet of Ohio Gamma Xi Phi Delta Kappa

The Ohio Gamma Xi chapter held a seventh anniversary banquet at the Middleport Masonic Temple followed by a social at the fraternity club rooms. A carnival visitor faced mayoral court in Athens with one plea of not guilty and another fined five dollars plus costs. Gallipolis gained a new dance band lineup at the Lafayette Hotel and State Examiner McBride concluded work in Logan aiding the county treasurer transition after Hengst's death. The Gallipolis Public Library opened a branch at Marable Haffelt's home in Thev iner with 155 books for local loan.

Ohio F. E. McBride Logan George C. Hengst McBride Vinton County Robert N. White

Bidwell Couple Marries in Catlettsburg Ky

Esther Hayes and Thomas E. Smith wed June 16 in Catlettsburg Kentucky. They moved to Rochester Pennsylvania for Mr Smith’s employment. Friends and relatives gathered at the bride’s home for a bel ling and a celebratory treat.

Bidwell Esther Hayes Thomas E. Smith Catlettsburg Paul Soles Columbus Garnet Mace Ruby Miller GSI Gallipolis Grover Saunders Samuel Jobe Holzer Hospital Hal Shoemaker Gloria Elmer Sherritt Joan Vinton Jake Sherritt Wellston Henry Mitchell Jennings Mitchell Charleston Nan Savage Porter Tom Mitchell Eno C. H. Shoemaker Gloria Shoemaker

Radio Highlights Night Schedule Across Networks

New York programs present wrestling? No. The guide lists NBC CBS ABC and MBS night lineups with serials, comedies, dramas, and concerts. Major items include boxing match Ray Robinson versus Jimmy Doyle in Cleveland and various music and variety shows across networks.

New York MBS Inspector Blake NBC Fred Waring ABC Cleveland Studio One Ray Robinson Jimmy Doyle Europe U.S. Canada Nelson Olmsted H. Leopold Spitalny Simmerfield Band Kay Kyser CBS Art Godfrey Warm Springs Foundation Josephus Daniels Jack Carson the Whistler Tom Breneman Ethel and Albert Cliff Edewards Bobby Doyle U.S. Marine Band Martin Block Leland Stowe

Shade items reflect a busy Saturday in Shade

Township clerk Ruth attends Cedar Point summer convocation. Sargent family from Houston visits grandfather Frank Sargent for two weeks. Local households host kin from Ohio and Georgia as Lavern Chesser adds to his home. Shade Methodist Church plans Children's Day on Sunday at 8 p.m.

Shade C. E. Ruth Cedar Point Dwayne Sargent Rolland and Melvin Charles Sargent Houston Texas Frank Sargent Frank Hooper Springfield Ralph Guthrie Mary Lou Ralphie Otis Guthrie Myrtle Stoner Robert Lowther Georgia Frank Lowther Carlos Cowen Dayton Earl Cowen John Cowen George Fulton

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David Lawrence National Dispatch United States Marine Corps Emil Schram New York Stock Exchange Noah Mason Illinois Mr. Truman William Howard Taft Solid South Sen Harry Byrd Democratic Party William A. O'Brien Voice OF People Peter Edson A. J. Price Postmasters Len B. McCune Tuck Butterfield Lewis Stevers Charles Ball Woodrow Ward Charles Brown Lafayette Hotel Gallipolis Pobli Library Marable Haffelt Theviner Bishopville Alverda Roberts Louis Stump Dessie Day Jessie Wilson Ralph Sloan McConnelsville Mary Shepard Shepard Orlena Spain Lucy Pedicord Evelyn Kincaid Raymond Hambel Jane Radcliffe Stella McDonald Edwin Evans Philip Evans Evans Washington, D.C Akron Lily Carter Dora Davis Lena Carter Eva Brooks East Branch Hambel Elton E. L. Pedicord By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc T. M. Reg. U
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