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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1946

Page

4

The Messenger Publishing Co. History and Rates

The Messenger Publishing Co. lists Gordon K. Bush as Publisher and Gen Mgr with affiliations to American Newspaper Publishers Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations. Rates show daily and weekly subscriptions, with separate Ohio and non Ohio mail terms and overseas service notes. An Athens Ohio postmark indicates Second Class Matter, with national reps listed as John W. Cullen Company.

Aune Uhic Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing Co Gordon K. Bush American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulations Ohio Newspaper Association Associated Press Oho Athens Chfb John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Pilonidal Disease Affects WWII Service Members Most

Dr. William A. O'Brien notes pilonidal disease caused more lost time in World War II than all but appendicitis due to slow healing after infection at the spine tip. Two causes exist: misplaced developing nerve tissue and skin formation failure. Treatment now favors leaving adequate tissue at the wound bottom and opting for open healing to avoid later breakdown.

William Bernstein University of Minnesota

Goiter Tissue Regrowth After Thyroid Surgery

An overactive thyroid may require tissue removal to help the patient. If too little tissue is removed or some removed tissue regrows, another operation may be necessary.

Retail prices and the public in inflationary times

Retail distributors face a costly inflation era as price controls fade and production costs rise. Chains and independents push for low prices on essentials, while competition among retailers and a free market drive toward a fairer consumer break and eventual stabilization.

United States

Coal for the World Drives U S Export Boom

The United States ships about 2,000,000 tons of coal monthly to foreign markets with forecasts of seven to eight years of demand. World needs rise due to war zone underproduction and Europe’s rebuilding while Britain’s coal output remains limited under socialized industry.

United States Europe England America

Too Optimistic About Fire Dangers Washington Opinion

A Washington opinion piece condemns American laxity on fire safety. It warns that fires destroy vast property and lives yearly, urges proper heating and electrical upkeep, careful smoking practices, and regular removal of inflammable debris to prevent most blazes.

National City Bank July letter on business balance

Excerpt from the National City Bank of New York letter praises a free competitive system blending big and small business and cites American genius. The text adds a remark about Russia and military maneuvers in Arctic regions and experimental flights over the North Pole.

National City Bank of New York Russia Arctic North Pole

Inflation Cocktails Loom as Night Turns Late

The OPA loosens up and the economy nears a rough end of the day with spending concerns mounting and inflation fears lingering. Markets tremble as the final round of price pressures lingers and a dawning reckoning approaches.

OPA

Three influences shape 1947 for labor and tax policy

Washington commentary argues a 20 percent cut in individual income taxes by a Republican Congress will boost purchasing power and wages as food prices fall. It predicts easier production planning without price controls, greater worker take-home pay, and a reexamination of social security funding.

Washington Republican Congress Joseph W. Martin America

Shapley Subpoenaed Over Martha Sharp Campaign Ties

Peter Edson reports Dr. Harlow Shapley of Harvard Observatory was subpoenaed by the House Un-American Activities Committee to explain ties to CIO affiliated groups and funding for Martha Sharp's Massachusetts 14th District bid against Joseph W. Martin Jr. The piece notes competing views on whether the committee smeared Sharp or investigated active campaign finance.

Washington Harlow Shapley Harvard Observatory America House Committee On un-American Activities Fall River Martin Sharp Joe Martin Dr. Shapley Iccasp Independent Citizens’ Committee of the Arts, Science and Professions Massachusetts National Citizens’ Political Action Committee Congressional Campaign Martha Sharp un-American Activities Committee Ernie Adamson Adamson Unitarian Service Committee Congress

Perry County Grand Jury Returns Ten Indictments

The Perry County Grand Jury returned 10 bills with Roscoe Burg of New Lexington serving as foreman. Indictments list break ins, auto theft, concealed weapons, larceny, and driving without owner consent. Several cases settled, divorces granted, guardianship actions, and a $400 damage award in Eveland v Alston.

New Lexington Perry County Grand Jury Roscoe Burg Roy Hubert Willis Howard W. Small Carol Lanning Dan Brooks William Bernard Paxton Charles Glaneman Leo Wright James Arthur Childrens Noe L. Eveland Harold L. Alston Court of Common Pleas Eveland Joseph L. Meenan

Corning Church Services Announced In Brief

In Corning the Methodist church lists Rev. F Beuscher as pastor with church school at 9 30 a m worship and sermon at 10 30 a m youth fellowship at 6 p m and preaching at 7 p m The United Brethren church announces Rev W E Riebel as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Bonebrake Seminary Day sermons titled Paul the Slave of Christ and Knowing and Doing evening worship at 7 p m Leadership training class Thursday at 7 p m

Corning F. Beuscher United Brethren W. EE. Riebel Bonebrake Paul Slave of Christ

Mission sermons set at St Bernard’s Church starting Sunday

A mission course of sermons will be conducted at St Bernard's Church from Nov 17 to Nov 24 led by Rev Fr Owen J McConville C M of the Vincentian Fathers Philadelphia Three services daily two in the morning and one in the evening Times to be posted at 8 and 10 o'clock masses Sunday

Corning Boosters and PTA Schedule Monday Meetings

Corning Band Boosters announce a 7 p.m. meeting on Monday. President William Tedrow said the adjacent Parent-Teacher Association will convene at 7:30 p.m. after the booster session.

Corning Boosters PTA Corning Corning Band William Tedrow Parent-Teacher Association

Services Announced By Church of Christ

CHAUNCEY Services in the Church of Christ parish include Church School and Communion of the Lord's Supper as usual. Preaching by Rev. Gilbert Courtney at Trimble 9 30 a m Chauncey 10 30 a m and Taylor Ridge at 2 p m and by Richard Wilcox at Greens Run 9 30 a m and Millfield 10 30 a m Special Thanksgiving program is planned at Trimble 7 p m CYA at Trimble 6 p m and at Chauncey 7 p m

Chauncey Church of Christ Church School Gilbert Courtney Trimble Taylor Ridge Richard Wilcox Greens Run Millfield Cya

St Bernard High to Sponsor Dogpatch Jamboree Dance

St Bernard High School will sponsor a dance titled Dogpatch Jamboree in Hermey Hall on Saturday. Tickets are on sale through all high school students.

Corning St. Bernard High School Hermey Hall

Jacksonville WCTU Meeting Announced at United Brethren Church

Mrs Carl Wetherell announced that the Jacksonville Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at the United Brethren Church on Monday at 7 p m Wetherell serves as president and will lead the gathering.

Jacksonville WCTU United Brethren Church Carl Wetherell

Shower Honors Eldon Ball Parents in Beaumont

An old fashioned serenade and shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fiske Beaumont honored Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Ball and Elsie Keirns daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Keirns. Guests listed many relatives and friends from Chauncey Sand Ridge Millfield Nelsonville Athens and Columbus with gifts and well wishes.

Chauncey Charles Fiske Beaumont Eldon Ball Elsie Keirns Oliver Keirns Susie Daugherty Wyona Tittle Dale Tittle la Donna Fuller Harold Ball Columbus Robert Louise Joseph James Keirns Wilbur McCune Wilma Billy Marion Bonnie Lou McCune Mildred Weekley Sand Ridge Sidney Keirns Ella Byers Margaret Aleshire Millfield Harland Cagg Maxine Nelsonville Ernest Dehmann Guy Betty Patricia Ann Juanita Kempton Jacksonville Dudley Staider the Plains Gertie Driscold Leonard Gilkey Ardith Westfall Grace Yates Stella Smith Robert McKnight Claire Ball Benny Claire Ball Jr Athens Gerald Ball Neeley Roy Bricker Gladys Tittle Ladonna Tittle Mae Patricia Tittle William Ellen Helen Lopez John Henry Esta Keirns

Sunday Plans Listed For Methodist Church

The Plains Methodist Church announces services led by Pastor Charles Caffrey with church school at 9:30 a m and morning worship at 10:30 a m Youth Fellowship is postponed due to a local Declamation contest at 7:30 p m Three contests will be held at The Plains Methodist The Nazarene and the Salem Methodist churches The Methodist church contest starts at 7 30 p m The Church of God congregation holds a quilting day all day Wednesday.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Charles Caffrey the Nazarene Salem Methodist Church of God

Morristown Holiness Services Planned

Morristown Holiness Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by David Lyons. Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 p m by Rev Otto Deneker. Young People service at 6 30 p m directed by Mrs Andrew McKinney. Revival continues through Nov 24.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church David Lyons Otto Deneker Andrew McKinney

Nazarene Church Plans Sunday Services in The Plains

The Plains The Nazarene Church announces Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. led by Pastor Rev. J. N. Lakin. Junior and Senior NYP meet at 6:30 p.m. A midweek prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Chauncey Plains Nazarene J. N. Lakin

Pilgrim Church Chauncey Announces Sunday Schedule

Services start at 9 30 am with Sunday school. Pastor Ray Pidcock preaches at 10 30 am and 7 pm by Rev Hiram Mingus. Young People service led by Myrtle Simpson at 6 15 pm.

Chauncey Pilgrim Church Ray Pidcock Hiram Mingus Myrtle Simpson

Cottage Prayer Meet at 7 P.M. Friday Chauncey

Weekly cottage prayer meeting of the Pilgrim Church Chauncey will be Friday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Adkins Bailey Run

Chauncey Pilgrim Church Lewis Adkins Bailey Run

Opera returns to networks with Verdi Otello broadcast

Radio highlights note ABC will air Verdi Otello from the Metropolitan New York Saturday at 2 PM marking the network's fifteenth season. Torsten Ralf and Stella Roman lead a cast as broadcasts resume with football scheduling adjusted. Other programs and games across NBC CBS and MBS are listed with times and matchups.

New York Metropolitan Otello Torsten Ralf Stella Roman ABC Boston Tennessee Boston College NBC Philadelphia Army Penn MBS Champaign Ohio State Illinois CBS New York-Buffalo Paul Lavalle John Beal Meredith Willson Ginny Simms Ann Sothern Maisie FBI Elmer Ray Joe Walcott Bur Ives Harry James Meet the Press Paul Griffith

Robert Worrall Seeks OSU Senior Class Secretary Job

Robert P. Worrall son of Mr and Mrs Paul C Worrall is a candidate for secretary of the OSU senior class. The Romans party representing 15000 independent students announced his bid. Worrall majors in agricultural education and leads the Townsend Agricultural Education Society.

Chesterhill Robert P. Worrall Paul C. Worrall Ohio State University The Romans Worrall Townsend Agricultural Education Society All-Agricultural Council Council of Men's Organizations

Church Brotherhood Elects Officers and Social Plans

A group from the United Brethren Church held a meeting in the church social room to organize the men’s brotherhood. Officers elected were Joe Fry president Del Woodward vice president Earl Gibbs secretary treasurer. The program and entertainment committee included Joe Wright Charles Woodruff August Schlingerman and Rev W E Riebel. Refreshments were served and members listed attended. The Women’s Missionary Society met at Lena Fenniken’s home with the theme Things We Do Together and refreshments for attendees. The W S C S of the Methodist Church gathered at Mary Spence’s house with Beauscher reporting on Zanesville district meetings and plans for the brotherhood’s annual turkey dinner on Saturday Nov 23 and basement cleanup. Lunch followed for numerous hostesses and members.

del Woodward W. E. Riebel F. Hawkins Joe Wright August Schlingerman Murray Brown Gerald Dunlap Earl Gibbs Wade Young Earl Wilson William Moregan Charles Woodruff Women’s Missionary Society of United Brethren Church Lena Fenniken Lulu Brown Marcian Mace Mildred Ferguson Elizabeth Mace Elizabeth Woodruff Louise Weme Mer Martha Young Luela Brown Sarah Wright Mae Rodgers W.S.C.S. of Methodist Church Mary Spence Delcie Spence Elizabeth Hodgson Beauscher Zanesville Brotherhood Grace Gaitten Mabelle Dunslap Irene Burdette Marguerite Latta Anna Spray

Mrs Searles Visits Son in Chauncey

Mrs Hattie Searles of Logan formerly of Chauncey visited her son and daughter in Chauncey for several days with Mr and Mrs Joseph Bailey. She called on Mrs Nettle Baker who is reported recovering from a serious illness. Guests included Mrs Elizabeth Phillips Millfield Mrs Rhoda Oliver and Mrs Myrtle Tippies Chauncey.

Chauncey Hattie Searles Logan Joseph Bailey Nettle Baker

Church of God Service Set for 9 30 Am

Sunday schedule combines Sunday school and worship led by Jacob Way and the Rev Clarence Way. A preaching service follows at 7 30 p m.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of God Jacob Way Clarence Way

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Hey Fellows William A. O'Brien Coal For the David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson Courthouse News of Clerk of Courts Office Fred J. Barnett Ruth E. Scheffler James W. Scheffler Doris Hudnall Raymond D. Helser Jennie and Laberta Helser Thorn Township Philip B. Delong Hopewell Township Ada L. Delong Adminstratrix Ralph A. Line Lawrence Mitchell O. S. Hazlett Charles John Ditto Robert Studer Somerset Justice of the Peace C. W. King Harley Jones Sidney Jones Jacquilyn Rose Charles Rose Florence Bowers Donald Bowers Roger Wilma Margaret Brown Raymond Brown Cordell L. Lauderback Donald Edwin Lauderback City Loan and Savings Company Samuel E. Fihnk East Fifth Ave William B. Carson Lancaster Elma Louise Campbell Moxahala James Triona Edith Maxine Larson Harley Norman McGee Crooksville Rose Marie Swinehart Fred Langhelm Catherine Metzelter Fred Amy C. Segma F. Robert Segma Monroe Township Barney Huston Et al George Hatem New Straitsville S. W M. V. Shahan Horace M. Smitt Bank of Corning Company Kittle Lumber and Supply Company Helen E Odin R. Kidlow W. Barr Roseville Thomas J Margaret Sable William Morton Shipley Harrison Township Charles B Beatrice M. Clark Robert William Johnson Junction City James Adrain Frank Urban Clayton Township Everett Roush Clayton Church News of weTtu Methodist Nazarene Church By Galbraith T. M.reg U.S. Pat Ned Robert Worrall Mrs. Searles Son
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