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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1946

Page

4

Altes Uhle and Publication Details from Athens Paper 1896

Publication data shows Altes and Uhle established 1825 with Frederick W. Bush publisher from 1896. Weekly weekday issues and a moral edition by Enger Publishing with Gordon K. Bush as publisher and GM. Notes AP membership, subscription rates by carrier and mail, and overseas service guidelines. Board and service details include Ohio and national representatives. Obituary and card notices priced nominally. Entered in Athens Ohio post office as second‑class matter under 1918 act.

Altes, Uhle Frederick W. Bush Enger Publishing V. Gordon K. Bush Gen. Mgr American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Ohio Newsation Associated Press Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

New Start on an Old Problem Promises Calm Labor Debate

The new Republican Congress is expected to propose labor reform early in the term. Senator Ball outlines a strategy favoring separate bills, mediation upgrades, and protections for management, with a aim to avoid partisan gridlock and seek White House approval.

Republican Congress PAC Democratic Party Senator Ball Minnesota White House Ball Truman Congress

Still Uncertain Economy Marks 1946 Ten Months

A 1946 outlook notes high peacetime production and record farm output while auto and construction lag. Civilian employment and national income stay near wartime peaks, yet business sentiment tilts gloomy with fears of a recession. Causes include stock market decline and postwar controls tying wage and price policies, delaying full demobilization.

Washington

Lewis strategy aims to shift coal mines back to private hands

In a study of the John L. Lewis plan, the article argues the strike threat aimed to pressure the Truman administration to return mines to private operators under favorable terms for the miners. It details political constraints, the role of the Smith Connally law, and potential mediation as a path to a new contract between operators and the miners union.

Washington John L. Lewis Kentucky West Virginia Congress Lewis Coal Miners’ Union Great Britain Trades Union Congress of Britain United States America

Clothing Prices and Shortages Loom in Washington Outlook

Peter Edson reports that cuts in government controls could push clothing prices 15 to 20 percent above prewar levels until Easter. Clothing costs now exceed 1939 by 60 percent with wool up 50 percent and cotton 92 percent. labor shortages restrict supply even as production rises toward 28 million suits.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics

Gloomy prewar output hopes for auto industry rebound

A Cleveland Trust Co report notes strong demand for cars while the key industry struggles to reach prewar output. A naturalist wonders why a sea gull flock crossed Ohio skies. A columnist asks what happened to the forgotten man, implying ongoing Republican alignment.

Cleveland Trust Co Ohio

Meeting of 107 Attended Chauncey Brotherhood session

One hundred seven men attended the Athens County Church of Christ Mens Brotherhood gathering at the First Church of Christ in Chauncey on Thursday night. Officers elected were Ralph Shafer New Marshfield president Andriew Simpkins Chauncey vice president and Earl Gardner Chauncey secretary treasurer.

Chauncey Athens County Church of Christ Mens Brotherhood Church of Christ Earl Johnson Trimble Earl Gardner Ralph Shafer New Marshfield Andriew Simpkins Mr. Gardner W. W. Wallace Charles Wallace Glouster Wilbur Young Athens Gilbert Courtney Charles Caffrey the Plains Plains Methodist Church Wilbur Fish Columbus First Christian Church Chauncey Church

Vernon couple marks 60th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Vernon celebrated their 60th anniversary at home on Hill Street Glouster with five children in attendance. Harold Norris Grace Williams Grace Williams Amesville Mary Carpenter and Clyde Vernon visited. couple received new lounging chairs as gifts. Married November 17 1886 in Bern Township Athens County they moved to Glouster around 1900. He was a Standard Oil distribution agent from 1908 to 1928.

Glouster C. A. Vernon Harold Bessie Norris Akron Grace Williams Hebbardsville Mary Carpenter Amesville Clyde Hill St Vernon Bern Township Athens County Standard Oil Co

Meeting Date Changed For Priscilla Circle 2

The Priscilla Class Circle No 2 of the Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 8 pm at Mrs. Ralph Hines home on Spring Street The meeting date for the session has been moved to November 20 due to a date change.

Glouster Priscilla Methodist Church Ralph Hines Spring St

OES Members Attend Friendship Night in Shawnee

Members of Thea Chapter OES attended Friendship Night at Blue Bell Chapter in Shawnee on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs. Glenna Reese, Mrs. Eleanor Anderson, Mrs. Mary Binderbasin, Mrs. Maxine Linscott, and Mrs. Eileen Leake.

Glouster Thea Chapter OES Blue Bell Shawnee Glenna Reese Eleanor Anderson Mary Binderbasin Maxine Linscott Eileen Leake

Chauncey Auxiliary Meeting Postponed After Carnival

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary of the UMW postpones its Tuesday night meeting for one week due to the Chauncey Dover high school carnival. Announcement by Mrs. Hazel Perry.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary UMW Hazel Perry

Dorcas Society Meeting Planned at Judith Williams Home

Dorcas society schedules Tuesday night gathering at Mrs. Judith Williams residence with Mrs. Lacey McNutt leading the program. The event aims to discuss society activities and community service projects.

Chauncey — Dorcas Society Judith Williams Lacey McNutt Aca

Funeral services for Charles A McLeod

Funeral services for Charles A. McLeod 45 former Trimble Township resident who died in Sheltering Arms Hospital were held Friday at 2 p m in Ferndale Church of Christ. Rev Gilbert Courtney officiated with Charles S Bradfield and sisters Helen Courtney and Lucille Sanders singing three hymns. Burial followed at W Union Street cemetery. Survivors include his wife Marie a son Bruce a daughter Mrs Ernest McCall a granddaughter sister Mrs Louis Antle Trimble and a stepfather and half siblings.

Chauncey Charles A. McLeod Trimble Township Sheltering Arms Hospital Ferndale Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Charles S. Bradfield Helen Courtney Lucille Sanders W. Union St Marie Bruce Ernest McCall Louis Antle Trimble

Mrs Hill Hosts Millfield Needle Club Meeting

CHAUNCEY Members of the Millfield Needle Club were entertained by Mrs Ida Hill. The next meeting will be Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Edith McDaniel. Refreshments served to listed members.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Ida_ Hill Edith McDaniel Nellie Brookins Donna Thomas Kathryn McDaniel Elizabeth Robinett Mabel Smith Jessie Fulton Bertha Sanders Edith Heffken Ollie Brookins Elizabeth Patton Ida Hill

Loyal Women's Class Plans Thursday Meeting at 1 P M

Mrs Carl Shafer president of the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ says the group will meet Thursday at 1 p m instead of Wednesday at the home of Mrs Andrew Jackson on May Avenue. Program leader will be Mrs Inez Nye.

Chauncey Carl Shafer Loyal Women’s Church of Christ Andrew Jackson May Ave Inez Nye

Oakdale Friendship Circle Hosts Glouster Meeting

Mrs. Nora Lee Moore hosted the Oakdale Friendship Circle in Glouster with co hosts Mrs. Nell Hillyer and Mrs. Leta Westfall. Prizes went to Geneva Jewell and Della Loomis with Zenith Jewell winning the Mystery Box. The next meeting will be at Madge Harry’s home with Rosa Love Mae Losey and Ida Burris as co-hostesses.

Glouster Nora Lee Moore Oakdale

Glouster News Totals Weekend Visits by Columbus Guests

Glouster residents hosted visitors from Columbus and surroundings over the weekend. Ohio State students Jack Turner Robert Wilson and Robert K Bryson spent time at local homes while Elizabeth Anna Munden enjoyed a family visit with her mother Mrs. E E Munden.

Frank Ferguson Columbus Sarah Jonas E. K. Bryson Clarence Gusman Irene Elliott M. M. Bryson Marion Elliott

Loyal Women of Glouster Meet at Mrs Ager Home

The Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ will gather at the home of Mrs. Il Ager in Glouster for a regular meeting. Members are to bring care items for the church outreach and plan the week’s activities.

Glouster Church of Christ I Iil Ager

Glouster Masons to Honor Los Angeles Death of member

Ernest Jones of Glouster reports R. J. Thompson died in Los Angeles and will be brought to Columbus for funeral services. Glouster F and A M requests Nevacacia Lodge Columbus to oversee the service at Glenn Myers funeral home. Thompson long operated a local business and was a 50 year Masonic member.

Glouster Ernest Jones D. A. Riser Los Angeles Calif Glouster Masonic Lodge R. J. Thompson Columbus Glouster Lodge F.&a.m Nevacacia Masonic Lodge Glenn Myers Mr. Thompson Gamwell Brothers Masonic Lodge

C. E. Phillips Quits Post at J-T School

C. E. Phillips resigns as janitor of Jacksonville Trimble High School after four years citing poor health. He has been homebound for six weeks. Malcolm Higgins has been substituting during his absence. board to name a successor at next meeting.

Glouster C. E. Phillips Jacksonville- Trimble High School Board of Education Phillips Malcolm Higgins Phillip

Senior Progressive Study Club Meeting Planned

The Senior Progressive Study Club will meet at Mrs. B. R. Angle's home Tuesday at 7 30 p m Esther Dailey of the Athens County Tubercular Association will speak.

Glouster Progressive Study Club B. R. Angle Esther Dailey Athens County Tubercular Association

UMWA Auxiliary to Meet in K P Hall Tuesday

The Ladies Auxiliary of the UMWA will convene at K of P Hall Tuesday at 7 p m. A potluck lunch follows the meeting.

Glouster The UMWA K. of P. Hall

Mingo Junction Man Arrested for Speeding

James D. Dean of Mingo Junction was arrested by Gallipolis State Highway Patrol on Route 7 speeding 65 mph Friday evening. He forfeited a $10 bond after failing to appear in Gallipolis Municipal Court Sunday morning.

Gallipolis James D. Dean Mingo Junction Pennington

Tularemia risks and prevention in wild rabbits and handling

Dr. William A. O'Brien explains tularemia spread by wild rabbits and rodents, risk to hunters, forms of illness, and outcomes. Prevention includes careful handling, cooking meat, vaccines for workers, rubber gloves, and delaying hunting season until insect carriers abate. The article notes low fatality, possible streptomycin use, and slow recovery in convalescence.

Tulare Calif

Gallipolis Woman Struck By Auto Saturday Night

Mrs. Max Tawney of 154 First Ave was treated at Holzer Hospital for cuts and bruises after being struck by a car driven by Melford Snoot of Chesapeake as she crossed Second Ave at Court St at 845 pm Snoot appeared to have a green light and was accompanied by Jeanne Malaspina of Huntington WV No charges were filed She was taken to the hospital by Robert Bunce of Gallipolis A second incident at Second Ave and Pine St at 505 pm involved a trailer truck driven by Ward Wheeler of Spruce Sr and William Cantrell of 106 Second Ave No damage reported by police

Gallipolis Max Tawney First Ave Holzer Hospital Melford Snoot Chesapeake Second Ave Court St Snoot Jeanne Malaspina Huntington W. Va Tawney Robert Bunce Pine St Ward Wheeler Spruce Sr William Cantrell

Church Conference Attended by Pastor in Des Moines Iowa

The Rev. Edwards H. Dickinson of Rio Grande with Mrs Dickinson Miss Ruth Thomas of Little Kyger Mr J C Andrews of Coolville and Rev Ralph Miller of Oak Hill returned Friday evening from a convocation of the Church of Town and Country at Des Moines Iowa.

Gallipolis Edwards H. Dickinson Rio Grande Congregational Christian Churches Ohio

Hard Freeze Prospects Loom for Gallia County

In Gallipolis Ohio Valley, a hard freeze was likely Sunday night with temperatures dipping to the low 20s by dawn Monday. The day had seen readings in the mid to lower 40s before the rapid cooling began.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley

Bell Telephone bills paid after hours at Kerr Drug Store

Gallipolis The Bell Telephone Co announces customers may pay bills after office hours at C D Kerr Drug Store located at 324 Second Ave. This new payment option provides after hours service for billing.

Gallipolis Bell Telephone Co C. D

James Gibbs Transfers to Marietta Patrol Post

Gallipolis is relieved as James Gibbs leaves the Gallipolis patrol after eight months to join the Marietta State Highway Patrol station. The vacancy is filled by Carl E. Freeman of Columbus. Gibbs wife and family stay in Middleport while Gibbs relocates. Freeman is a Navy veteran who begins duties in Gallipolis, with Gibbs previously serving in Meigs County and Wartime posts in Athens Marion Findlay and Bellevue.

Gallipolis James 8. Gibbs Marietta Carl E. Freeman Columbus John Freeman Logan Gibbs Meigs County Middleport Wooster Athens Marion Findlay Bellevue Freeman Gale

Contractors Complete Jobs in Community

The L. P. Cavett Co. finished resurfacing at the Evan's Terminal Garage and the J. W. Mootz Baking Co. in Gallipolis. A driveway was resurfaced and an alley between First and Second Avenues in the 400 block received an oil coating.

Gallipolis L. P. Cavett Co Evan's Terminal J. W. Mootz Baking Co First Second Avenues

Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallia County

Gallia County issued marriage licenses Friday to Burdell J. Faith 26 clerk Bladen and Eloise E. Gooderham 23 Crown City. Herschel Blankenship 21 U S Marine Corps Cheshire and Wanda K. Lawson 19 Cheshire.

Gallipolis Gallia Coun Ty Burdell J. Faith Clerk Bladen Eloise E. Gooderham Crown City Herschel Blankenship U.S. Marine Corps Cheshire Wanda K. Lawson

Parkersburg Project Involves Gallipolis Masonry Work

Dave Mehl, a Gal lipolis brick mason and contractor, handles brick and foundation work on 40 houses under construction at Parkersburg. The project is estimated to span several months before completion.

Gallipolis Dave Mehl Gal Lipolis Parkersburg

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson Wm Sia Russia C. A. Vernons Dorcas Society C. A. McLead Services Mrs. Hill Millfield Group Oakdale Friendship Circle Glouster Mason California J-T School William A. O'Brien Gallia County By Galbraith James Gibbs Job
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