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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1946

Page

4

Miners Fight Over Court Order and Government Power

John L. Lewis and the miners face a restraining order dispute as the government plans to hear a contempt case. The piece explains restraining orders, contempt penalties, and the legal framework under the Smith Connally law, with Justice Goldsborough delaying action to cool tensions before Wednesday’s court argument.

Washington John L. Lewis Miners’ Union Lewis Union Justice Goldsborough House of Representatives Maryland Roosevelt

Newspaper Rates and Copyright Acknowledgments Feature

The notice lists Associated Press rights and various subscription rates for Ohio and national editions, including domestic and overseas postage. It names agencies and offices in Columbus Cleveland Chicago New York and notes classifications like second class matter and obituary cards.

Associated Press Press Associated Carrie Mali Ohio Cabie T'S Enter Athens Unio John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus U., Cleveland

Medical Comment Column on Hair Washing Benefits

Dr William A O Brien writes that frequent washing of the hair is not harmful and does not cause baldness premature graying or hair disease. The scalp and hair require regular thorough washing with soap and water to maintain health.

William A. O'Brien

Pioneers Of The Hocking Country Celebrating Eliza Bennett

A column honors Eliza T. Bennett on her 92nd birthday December 1 1946. It recalls early Hocking County life with homes built of timber by neighbors, selfsufficient settlers near the Ohio region, and the Ewings and Cutlers who traveled Conestogas to boost community spirit. Also included are notes on hair care and a Q A about nearsightedness stating it begins in childhood and progresses to about 21.

Messenger Hocking Eliza T. Bennett

Time to End the Coal Strike and Seek Settlement

The article argues government should exit coal mining, return mines to operators, and push for an immediate settlement with the United Mine Workers. It warns that prolonged warring could trigger wild prices and a business panic, urging direct talks between labor and owners.

United Mine Workers of America UMW John L. Lewis United Mine Workers

Retailers and the American System Urged to Defend Free Enterprise

Benjamin H. Namm, president of the National Retail Dry Goods Association, urged 2,000,000 retailers to defend free enterprise against increasing government control. He argued retailers must be vocal about preserving the enterprise system, noting the sector’s daily contact with consumers and its roots in small stores that grew into chains. He warned that autointoxication of misinformation risks the nation’s economy and emphasized the retailer’s responsibility to uphold American economic principles.

Benjamin H. Namm National Retail Dry Goods Association Namm

Harriman Shifts To Right End In Truman Team

Peter Edson notes W. Averell Harriman takes over at right end for the Truman squad, replacing Henry Wallace after his dismissal. Harriman’s quiet leadership and role in planning trick plays are highlighted as NAM promotes his Dec 4 talk at the 51st Congress of American Business in New York.

Washington Truman Commerce W. Averell Harriman Henry Wallace Harriman Wallace Cabinet National Association of Manufacturers Congress of American Business New York NAM Department of Commerce

Chauncey Dover VEW Post to Meet Tuesday Evening

Chauncey Dover Post 8312 Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the group’s clubrooms. All men with overseas service are eligible for membership. Sandwiches will be served.

Chauncey - Dover Vew Post Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Post Veterans of Foreign Wars

House Warming Staged at Millfield

Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Edward Russell who moved to Millfield recently remodeled property were honored at a house warming Friday night by Millfield friends. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Dwight Shumway and children Jerry and Jeanette Rankin Smith Border Russell others.

Chauncey Edward Russell Millfield Dwight Shumway Jerry and Jeanette John Rankin William Smith Walter Border Arthur Triplett Rex Nagle Lucille Sanders Jessie Fulton Mabel Smith Elizabeth Robinett Nellie Russell Helen Toth Rita Virginia Border Jean Jerry Russell

Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Call Meeting

Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club asks members to assemble in the high school music room Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Secretary Jennie Jackson announced the gathering today.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club Jennie Jackson

Visit Is Made By Chauncey Nagle Party In Columbus

Mr and Mrs Rex Nagle and Mrs Bertha Sanders and Mrs Mabel Smith of Millfield were visiting recently in Columbus.

Chauncey Rex Nagle Bertha Sanders Mabel Smith Millfield Columbus

Tam an American public forum letter urges civil over military authority

The Public Forum letter by T. S. Rabe argues that true Americans respect civil supremacy and the Constitution. It denounces government bureaus and taxation as unconstitutional burdens, warns against military dominance, and cites biblical examples to defend civil law and righteousness.

the Messenger Public Forum T. S. R&be America Supreme Court Jehovah

Church Class Plans Meeting at Mrs Jackson Home

Loyal Women's Class of the First Church of Christ met at Mrs Pauline Jacksons home with Mrs Martha Shafer presiding. Devotions by Mrs Florence Pendergrass and lesson by Mrs Inez Nye. Plans made for the Christmas meeting at Mrs Carl Shafer's home with Mrs Margaret Hamer assisting.

Chauncey First Church of Christ Pauline Jackson May Ave Martha Shafer Florence Pendergrass Inez Nye Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Margaret Hamer

Chauncey Church Choirs Schedule Rehearsals This Week

Chauncey choirs from the Church of Christ will rehearse Tuesday at 3 30 p m and Millfield Church of Christ choir at 7 p m as announced by Richard Wilcox. A weekly cottage prayer meeting of the Pilgrim Church Chauncey will be Friday at 7 p m at Mrs Mary Meinhart’s Converse Street home.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ Millfield Church of Christ Richard Wilcox Mary Meinhart Converse St

Amesville community notes and local events update

Mrs Blanch Whitacre visits in Amesville Elkhorn West Virginia. WSCS meets at Mrs Frank Thomas home with Miss Jessie Lortz as new president. Frank Ellis ill cared for at his sister Edna Flemming. Joint church activities and potluck planned.birth announcements for Burgess Webster and Keirns with grandparents named. PTA meeting attendance good. picture shown.

Amesville Blanch Whitacre Elkhorn W. Va Harry Turner WSCS Frank Thomas Jessie Lortz Frank Ellis Bartlett Edna Flemming Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Ralph Burgess Edgar Keirns H. C. Smith Columbus

Visitors and church services noted in Zion Ridge area

Recent visitors include Ed ward Daily and family from Stewart. H M Daily and daughter Sandra from Asbury Ridge. Dan Bryan from Nelsonville. Roy Nichols on weekend trip to West Virginia. Wanda Lee Bentley at Frank Ails place. Doris Edwards visiting mother Mrs Lester Edwards in Nelsonville Route 2. Mt Zion Church holds services Sundays at 7 30 p m with Young People at 6 p m and Sunday school at 2 p m.

Frank Alien Doris Edwards Lester Edwards Nelsonville Route 2 Mt. Zion

Greens Run girl hospitalized for blood poisoning

CHAUNCEY Marda Lea Cannon 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs Dow Cannon Columbus formerly of Greens Run is reported in White Cross Hospital with blood poisoning Her condition improved according to her mother Mrs Clara Cannon

Chauncey Marda Lea Cannon Dow Cannon Columbus Greens Run White Cross Hospital Clara Cannon

Rev D S Mills Back At Avondale Church in Columbus

The Rev. D. S. Mills, Syracuse native, returns for the 20th year at Avondale U B Church Columbus as membership grows from 79 to 967 and benevolences rise by 1100 dollars. He has been ill since August at Grant Hospital with surgery and critical condition. pulpit supplied by other pastors. His daughter Mary Margaret Thompson presides on radio broadcasts. Nine other community notes include Mae Fields visiting ill aunt, Bernice Stowe as a Columbus visitor, Dan Rizer's trip to Logan for a nephew's death, and repairs to the riverbank Baker property.

Syracuse D. S. Mills Avondale U. B Columbus Mills Grant Hospital Mary Margaret Thompson Paul Harold Ables Baker

Mason Lodge members surprise Baughman with fruit gift

Judge John D. Dav and six Mason Lodge members from Shawnee visited William H. Baughman Sunday and presented a large fruit basket in his honor. Baughman has belonged to the lodge for 60 years, and fellow member Clay Shriver, 90, sits in California. Baughman will turn 86 next March. The notice also lists local social visits and birthdays among area residents, including Mrs. Jack Williams hosting a chicken dinner for her husband's birthday.

California Baughman Jack Williams George Snowden Dixie Lee Harry Davis W. A. Eayle E. A. Holcomb New Lexington Gerald McDaniel Detroit Paul McDaniel Columbus Alice Mae McDaniel Mary Binderbasin Glouster L. F. Springer Crooksville James A. Flowers New Straitsville Methodist Church Jack Thornton Georgie Miller B. O. Fitzer

Radio Highlights Shows Shuffle in Major Programs

Frank Black moves from Robert Merrill Sunday concert to the Concert of Stars on NBC. Rise Stevens will star in CBS Family Time replacing Patrice Munsel with Jimmy Carroll as tenor. American Forum of MBS adds a listener poll tonight. NBC CBS ABC and MBC listings follow with varied music drama and debate programs.

New York Frank Black Robert Merrill NBC Howard Barlow Rise Stevens CBS Patrice Munsel Jimmy Carroll American Forum of MBS Rudy Vallee Amos and Andy Bob Hope Mel Blanc Buzzard's Bay Mass Gene Kelly ABC Lum Abner the O'Neills MBC Michael Shayne Detective

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