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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1946

Page

4

The Messenger Publishing Co. Notices and Rates

Publication details for The Messenger Publishing Co with Gordon K. Bush as publisher, listing frequencies and editions. Subscription rates by carrier and mail for Ohio residents, overseas service guidance, and postal classifications. Includes Associated Press rights and national representation locations.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Maine American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Railroads Face Boom and Squeeze as Costs Rise

The railroads run at record traffic levels yet face steep cost increases. Wages payroll taxes and supplies push operating expenses higher, making runs 50 percent costlier than 1939 while rates stay largely steady. ICC action is urged to stabilize rates and support essential improvements.

United States Interstate Commerce Commission New York Times ICC Congress

Public health reform push risks catastrophe says opposition

The article argues against the Wagner Murray Dingell bill claiming a $5 billion annual bureaucracy is unnecessary. It endorses state and local administration of grants for medical care for the needy and highlights voluntary prepaid plans as successful. It asserts private and community efforts improve health and cautions against politicizing medicine.

Fire Prevention Week Ends With Borough Hall Fire

A New Jersey town wraps Fire Prevention Week with a parade and meeting before Borough Hall is destroyed by fire. The blaze, blamed on smoldering debris, destroyed the police radio and alarm system and hindered early response due to low water pressure. The incident echoes larger urban fires and underscores ongoing need for daily prevention.

New Jersey Borough Hall Berkeley Chicago San Francisco Baltimore

Labor unions defy court order amid coal strike crisis

In a sharp national critique, AFL and CIO leaders are accused of threatening government authority by opposing a court order against the miners union. The piece argues such defiance endangers the Wagner Act and anti injunction laws, warns of public anger, and predicts new legislation in the next Congress.

Washington American Federation of Labor CIO United States William Green John L. Lewis Lewis Republican Party Miners’ Union Green Congress AFL

Girdle Rationing Tale From the Washington Letters

Peter Edson recaps how the Office of Price Administration considered rationing two way stretch girdles during wartime shortages. A chain of officials debated feasibility and jurisdiction, producing a cautious memo that halted the plan and left girdle rationing unacted.

Washington OPA War Production Board Cli Villian C. C.cliff Hill Don Nelson Cliff Patterson H. French French William A. Molster Molster WPB

Writers Seeks Refuge For Arts Colony Near Logan

In a tongue in cheek exchange over a proposed 500 acre arts colony near Logan at the edge of Hocking State Park, writers musicians and artists would live in cabins and dine communally. The plan aims to foster creativity in quiet scenic surroundings while critics warn about the practicality of attracting high brow talent and musicians to a remote site.

Nelsonville Hell Alexandria Wis O. P Hocking State Park Logan Jack

Rites Held For Edward R Sharp In Point Pleasant Area

Last rites for Edward R Sharp 80 who died Thursday night at Huntington Hospital were conducted Sunday afternoon from Moores Chapel near Ashton He lived in Ashton and is survived by son James J Sharp of Huntington brother Will Sharp and sister Mrs Jennie Sturgeon both of Ashton

Point Pleasant Edward R. Sharp Huntington Moore's Chapel Ashton James J. Sharp Will Sharp Jennie Sturgeon

Child Taken To Hospital After Acute Appendicitis

The 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Shamblin of Old Town Farm was brought to Holzer Hospital last night suffering from acute appendicitis by Ryanes ambulance.

Point Pleasant C. D. Shamblin Old Town Farm Holzer Hospital Ryanes

Association Of Teachers Set November Meeting In Mason County

Mrs Mil dred Bumgardner president of Mason County classroom teachers association announces the November meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Ordnance School 28th St The program includes invocation a violin solo by Rudolph Rogers an address by Miss Corma Mowery of Harrison County association and a business period Separate upper grades and principals meetings will feature discussions on what teachers owe colleagues parents pupils and principals led by Ruth Rogers Leon Putz Rev Holly Shamblin Martha Filson and C H Withers

Point Pleasant Mildred Bumgardner Classroom Teachers Association of Mason County Ordnance School Rudolph Rogers Corma Mowery Harrison County Classroom Teachers Association Clarksburg Eunice Beller Mildred Chapman Ruth Rogers Leon Putz Holly 0. Shamblin Mertha Filson C. H. Withers

Army Navy Game Broadcast To Air On NBC From Philadelphia

Radio highlights note the Army Navy football classic will be shown coast to coast on NBC with a 1 15 p m start in Philadelphia CBS and MBS will cover Notre Dame vs Southern California in South Bend Indiana The schedule lists NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs with various shows and dramas across the evening.

New York Philadelphia NBC CBS MBS Notre Dame Southern California South Bend Ind

Birth marks and fetal deformities in medical view

Dr William A O Brien explains that birth defects arise from illness during pregnancy and natural causes. He debunks myths such as the strawberry mark and maternal impressions while noting miscarriage pruning by nature and the role of blood incompatibility transfusions.

Bureau of Health Education American Medical Association

Goodwill Industries sparks hope in Columbus and Pomeroy

In Middleport column the author profiles Goodwill Industries, led by Rev. Charles W. Graham, aiding about 75 disabled Columbus residents with salvaged goods and local jobs. The piece also covers the 56th Ohio Welfare conference, blind musicians Gerald Hoffner and James Risch, and a Pomeroy Middleport Thanksgiving football rivalry.

Ohio Welfare Conference Columbus Gerald Hoffner Pomeroy James Risch Cincinnati Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Division of Social Administration State Welfare Department Gerald Meigs County Rehabilitation Services Zanesville Cincinnati Conservatory Federated Church The Conservatory

WSCS Bazaar Prep Adds Quilting to Holiday Plans

The WSCS met in the school hall on Saturday to quilt and arrange for the December 4 bazaar. A potluck meal was served at noon as Pvt. Ben Lowden visits home before plans to travel to California and the Pacific. Marjorie Wells and Clifford Newtun wed at Pompeyro last week. Virgil Roush and family stayed with relatives in Cincinnati. Charles Hensley and Linnie Swan attended Belpre OES officers installation Tuesday.

WSCS Ben Lowden California Pacific Marjorie R. O. Wells Clifford Newtun Pomeroy Virgil Roush Lewis White Cincinnati Charles Hensley Linnie Swan Belpre OES

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Peete Germany David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson C. H. Bartlett Isle of Capri O.P Oliver Royal Remington Hocking Clarence Blosser R. B. Williams Phil Faine Jim Wells Child By Galbraith NEA Service. Inc T. M. Reg. U. S. Pat George Association of Teachers Jean Hersholt Howard Barlow Goodman and Borge Bob Hawk Anne Seymour Greer Garson Mrs. Parkington Boris Karloff ABC William A. O'Brien By Francis H. Klein Middleport Goodwill Industries, Inc Goodwill Industries Methodist Church Charles W. Graham Heath Methodist Church Graham George Morey Evans Drew Theological Seminary Evans N. 6Th St McKinley Ave E. Main St Mt. Vernon Ave Wallace Russell Nomeroys Middleport Pittsburgh Louis Bromfield Pleasant Valley Aproach Pomeroy-Mason Ridge
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