Cooperation Expected Between White House and Congress
The piece argues that post election, stalemate is unlikely as Republicans and Democrats can override vetoes with enough cross party votes. It notes Southern Democrats shifting against labor unions, and predicts bi partisan cooperation on foreign policy. It cites Truman’s leadership and warns against left wing influence. The public voted for a two thirds majority, ensuring government by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
White House
House of Representatives
South
Senate
Ciopac
North
Truman
Capitol Hill
National
Wilson
League of Nations
United States
Influenza vaccine and medical guidance by Dr. O Brien
Dr. William A. O'Brien discusses inactivated influenza A and B vaccines as a preventive option, their limited duration of protection, and cautious adoption in schools and industry. He explains vaccine production, administration, and the need for boosters, while noting potential reactions and varying public health recommendations. He also answers a reader question on convulsive seizures linked to past measles, stressing medicine adherence and anxiety reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Smuts argues for Commonwealth pattern as world government
Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts defends Britain against imperialism charges at the New York Herald Tribune Forum. He proposes the British Commonwealth as a model for a world government, noting sovereign self government within a loose, peaceful framework and suggesting UN evolution toward a broader system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Jan Christian Smuts
Union of South Africa
New York Herald Tribune
Britain
British Commonwealth
Transvaal
Marshal Smuts
Rhodes
Kipling
India
Russia
Commonwealth
Ireland
Soviet Union
Ussr
United Nations
Red Ink Looms Over Nation as Spending Surges
The nation faces a $300 billion public debt with peacetime tax receipts high and employment strong yet the budget remains unbalanced. Critics call for real economy despite minor federal cuts, warning that retrenchment is essential to protect institutions and the value of every dollar.
Crumbs of Comfort for Taxpayers in Quiet Observations
A physician notes it is possible to bleed to death without suffering pain. The writer reflects on speech and thoughts, suggesting fewer thoughts lead to more words used to conceal them, hoping this insight offers a crumb of comfort to taxpayers.
Settlement of labor talks hinges on ownership of coal mines
Peter Edson argues Congress may tilt labor policy, shaping a new deal for John L. Lewis and coal owners. The key issue is transferring contracts from the government to mine owners, to avoid continued government operation and clarify who negotiates with Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
J. A. Krug
Congress
Lewis
Republican Congress
Truman
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Norris-LaGuardia
Krug
Farming for Better Living Banquet Set in Ravenswood
The annual Farming for Better Living Banquet will be held at 6 30 p m Thursday Nov 14 in the Ravenswood Community Building with Max DeBerry Harrisville circuit judge as principal speaker Attendees include Ripley Rotary and Ravenswood Lions clubs In Ravenswood the second PTA meeting featured Dr E W Beatty Parkersburg optometrist speaking on Visual Development of the Child and Visual Problems of the Schools of Today The current term honors list shows no Ravenswood High juniors or seniors on the A honor roll with five sophomores two freshmen and two eighth graders on A and a longer B list among grades including many named students across sophomores freshmen and eighth and seventh grades
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
Max DeBerry
Harrisville
Ripley Rotary Club
Ravenswood Lions Club
Parent-Teacher Association
E. W. Beatty
Parkersburg
Beatty
B. M. Chambers
Ravenswood High School
Howard Johnson
Dorothy Kinzel
A. Kittle
Mary Jo Finch
Curtis Shriver
Alice Shamblyn
Nancy Rector
Dayton Gorrell
Iris June Patterson
Bride Fatally Hurt as Car Door Flies Open in Route 21 Crash
Mrs Frances Kenneth Keith aged 20 of Chalport Pennsylvania died November 1 when a car door opened and she was thrown onto the pavement on Route 21 near New Era. Her husband and his brother Charles Keith suffered minor injuries when the car hit a tractor trailer driven by Wesley Haynes of Dunbar. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday at Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Kenneth Keith
Chalport
Route 21
New Era
Charles Keith
Wesley Haynes
Dunbar
Sanderson
Ravenswood Halloween Parade Draws 400 Plus Crowd
Ravenswood annual Halloween parade and festival, staged by the elementary school under Principal John Hall, drew more than 400 attendees. Proceeds totaled 250 dollars. Sharon McCoy was crowned Halloween queen. runners up included Carolyn Means Nancy Critchfield and Dee Chambers. The Ravenswood High School Band provided music. Prize winners span Best group Best costume Most unique and Most original with multiple named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
John Hall
Sharon McCoy
Dan McCoy
Carolyn Means
Vivian Means
Nancy Critchfield
Nelson Critch
Ravenswood Social Notes Include Visits and Illness Updates
Mrs Roff Twiggs left Monday for Newark to visit her mother Mrs Blanche Imhoff. Jean Twiggs will return to Ravenswood after visiting her grandmother. Mrs Joe McGraw improving after hospitalization in Parkerburg since last Wednesday. Numerous visitors attended the homes of local residents including the Rowleys and Margaret Helen, Crowley, and Clark families. T A Knotts visited Morgantown University and election day with his parents. Margaret Talbot returns to run her Ravenswood beauty shop. Williamstown resident Mrs Harry Hoffman attended Ella Watts funeral in Ravenswood. Robert Edmonds of Parkerburg visited his grandfather Silas Shaver. Louise Tice reported ill. Eloise McGuire of Pomeroy accepts employment at Star Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff Twiggs
Newark
Blanche Imhoff
Athens
C. C. Clark
Middletown
W. C. Clark
A. F. Wagner
John Brammer
Long Bottom
Mallie Metler
Clarksburg
W. Va
Harold Brammer
Billy
Huntington
A. Knotts
Carl Knotts
Knotts
Morgantown University
Margaret Talbot
Ravenswood
Harry Hoffman
Williamstown
Ella Watts
Robert Edmonds
Parkersburg
Silas Shaver
Louise Tice
Eloise McGuire
Pomeroy
Star
Local businessman buys 52 acre farm near Portland
J. B. Shockey purchased a 52 acre farm near Portland from E. C. Harmon last week. He and Mrs. Shockey sold their North Ravenswood home to Roy Howell of Sherman and plan to move to the Ohio farm soon while continuing to run their jewelry store locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Shockey
Portland
E. c. Harmon
Circle No. 3 Meeting At Mrs. Ed Bish Home
Friday afternoon Circle No. 3 met at Mrs. Ed Bishs home. President Mrs. Walter Stewart led. Mrs. Solon Chambers read scripture and Upper Room selection. Mrs. Fred Bare sang a vocal. Refreshments were served by hostess and a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 3
Ed Bish
Walter Stewart
Solon Chambers
Fred Bare
Amy Moorehead
Ray E. Ritchie
Lena Charter
Ruth Rowley
Stewart
Elsie Geren
Hilah West
Mr and Mrs Wendell M Jones Return From Visit
Mr and Mrs Wendell M Jones of Newark returned home after a week end visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Keller. Mrs Beulah Somerville has returned to work in Washington D C after vacation with her mother Mrs Elva Carmichael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell M. Jones
Newark
J. R. Keller
Beulah Somerville
Washington, D. C
Somerville
Elva Carmichael
Armistice Service Held at Baptist Church in Ravenswood
The Union Armistice Service occurred at the Baptist Church on November 10 with Wendell M. Jones giving the Prelude and Ostlude, Commander Delmer K. Somerville delivering the Advance of Colors, Rev. Paul E. Sutton and Rev. Cecil Paterson leading Scripture, prayer, sermon on Righteousness Basis of Peace, and Miss Maxine Moorehead playing Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
Baptist Church
Wendell M. Jones
Newark
Delmer K. Somerville
Paul E. Sutton
Methodist Church
Cecil Paterson
Maxine Moorehead
Hartford memorial honors WWI and WWII servicemen
Hartford dedicates the Honor Roll memorial listing Jerry Dailey John Woolly William McKnight and Glenn Goodnite. The event on November 11 included remarks by Rev W L Gearhart and a bronze portrait display for WWII heroes. Local social notices note a 30th wedding anniversary celebration for Walter and Mrs Bulmer and Halloween church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
W. L. Gearhart
Mason- Clifton Methodist
Jerry Dailey
John Woolly
William McKnight
Glenn Goodnite
W. T. Stone
F. A. Batey
Point Pleasant
Order of Eastern Star
Amy Jividen
G. C. Woodward
J. B. Couch
Frankie B. Gaylord
Hoyt Jiden
Frank Shultz
John J. Dowell
C. H. Rayburn
Vera Fadely
Donald Bulmer
Front St
Walter Bulmer
Milburn Bulmer
Pleasant
Arthur Smith
Phillip
Parkersburg
Queen
Smith
Lucy Bulmer
Grover Smith
Bulmer
Bulmers
Bend
Methodist Sunday School
D. A. Smith
Patricia
Marjory
Alice
Georgia Howard
Maxine Juhling
Edna Hoffman
Peggy Chapman
Patty Lou Smith
Henderson party posts Halloween fun with Mayes family
A Halloween party hosted by Jimmy Mayes and sister Erma Mayes at their Henderson home featured orange and black decor, cat and pumpkin motifs, and prizes for best disguise and prettiest costume. Guests included Donna Daugherty and Vernon Lee among many others, with refreshments served to dozens of attendees. 4-H Rally attendees from Mason County Rhododendron Club included Emma Siders Erma Mayes and Barbara Casey. Nearby visits noted include Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Reiker visiting Holzer Hospital patient Otto Reiker and Miss Gertie Hayman visiting Norma Mayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Jimmy Mayes
Erma Mayes
Robert Mayes
John Mayes
Delphia Noble
William Mayes
Betty Jones
Donna Daugherty
Vernon Lee
Mason County
Emma Siders
Christobel Pearson
Lottie Pearson
Barbara Casey
Janet Casey
Elizabeth Mayes
Hugh Reiker
Otto
Radio Personalities Explore New Roles in 1940s Shift
Ted Husing moves from CBS sports to WHN as a disc jockey with Andre Baruch and Bea Wain joining WMCA as Mr and Mrs Music. ABC premieres World Security Workshop at 10 p.m. with Citizen Delavan. Tonight's nets feature NBC CBS ABC and MBS lineups including The Great Gildersleeve Duffy's Tavern and Kay Kyser quiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ted Husing
CBS
WHN
Andre Baruch
M. C
Bea Wain
WMCA
Mrs. Music
ABC
Delavan
NBC
Gildersleeve
Xavier Cugat
Smiths welcome 10 pound daughter Roberta Ann born Nov 1
Nora Tate received word that Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith welcome a daughter Roberta Ann weighing 10 pounds born November 1. Eloise Tate is the great grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyger
Nora Tate
Robert Smith
Eloise Tate
Roberta Ann
Tate
Luella Bradbury
Robert Ball
Bobby
Rodney
Burdell Bradbury
Meg Cerville
Mary Farley
Jinx Ann
Gallipolis
Frank Roush
Lexington
Mary
Evelyn Roush
Porter
Alonzo Grover
Phil Bradbury
Chillicothe
Flora Bradbury
Ben Moore
Bowling Green
Alice Grover
Mabel Eakin
Clyde Rupe
Kyger Methodist Church
J. W. Speer
Earl Miller
Sylvia Rupe
Yellow Bud
Mary Drummond
Dayton
Dorothy
Bulah
Clara Jane
Chester Ward
Walter Rife
Carl Weimann
Clyde
Marvin Rupe
Henry Forbes
Gravel Hill Cemetery
Wingett named deputy grand matron in 25th district
Mr and Mrs Ernest Wingett and son John spent a weekend at Tipp City where Mrs Wingett attended a school for worthy matrons and was named deputy grand matron of the 25th district. Other readers and guests include families from Athens Pomeroy Columbus and Dayton visiting relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Ernest Wingett
John
Tipp City
Wingett
Drusilla Smith
Jimmie and
Dale
Frank Smith
Portland
Owen Watson
Clark Jiiden
Athens
Robert Roush
Watson
William Stewart
Jimmie
Dayton
Wilgur Beaver
Columbus
Robert Reiber
Randy, Pomeroy
Morning Star
Clifford Roush
Athents
Cris Roush
Robert Mallory
Robert Cleland
Warren Reed
Jack
Howard Reed
E. W. Cooper
St. Petersburg
Fla
Lake Erie
Guy Mahon
Cleveland
George Simpson
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David Lawrence
National Dispatch
William A. O'Brien
World Union
Peter Edson
Ravenswood Social Notes
Bride
Birdie Barnette
Carl Carmichael
Ruth Staats
Sadie Staats
Kay Purdy
Jean Anne
Elaine Compston
David Karr
Gravel Gertie
Frank Noll
B. O. Plenty
Clyde Smith
R. L. McCoy
Herb Knowlton
Ravenswood Personals
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