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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1946

Page

4

Lewis faces contempt trial as Smith Connally case looms

Washington notes that John L. Lewis' contempt trial advances while the government prepares a Smith Connally law prosecution. The article argues the strike and Norris La Guardia issues frame the legal battle, with broader implications for labor, industry, and public opinion as the administration presses legal action to end the stoppage.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis Justice Goldsborough United States John Lewis Climax Congress

Subscription Rates And Notices For Newspapers

Public notice text lists AP rights and general subscription pricing for various regions. Details include monthly and yearly rates, regional variants, overseas handling, and offices in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland. The fragment also mentions obituary card charges and postal classifications.

Medical column discusses multiple sclerosis and research

Dr. William A OBrien explains multiple sclerosis a nervous system disease with variable symptoms and remissions. The piece notes geographic patterns, typical patient age, possible causes and the need for organized research and public understanding. It also includes a brief Q A about mole removal and cancer risk.

A Prayer for Thanksgiving From James

A reflective Thanksgiving prayer thanks God for peace after war and survival. It laments humanity's capacity for harm, hopes to end violence, and urges sharing blessings with those in need as a new year offers peace and harmony. The author signs James.

James

Relieving the Steel Shortage Shows Record Output Promise

Walter Tower of the Iron and Steel Institute says current high production could erase shortages seen by steel consuming industries if strikes stop. January February losses totaled about 12 million tons of finished steel across coal and smaller stoppages, delaying cars stoves and other products while output remains near peak levels.

Walter 8. Tower Iron and Steel Institute Tower

Gandhi Threatens Fast Unto Death To Stop Hindu Muslim Violence

The article surveys Mohandas K Gandhi’s repeated fasting threats as a policy tool. It notes his devoted following and history of fasts, while acknowledging mixed past outcomes and his continued hope to aid India's peace and progress. It mentions his scaled down life expectancy while maintaining his aim.

Mohandas K. Gandhi Gandhi Mahatma

Truman’s Popularity Wanes Amid Advisers’ Uncertainty

For months President Truman has seen his popularity slip as advisers fail to grasp the reasons behind the decline. The president’s closest aides admit they do not know what the issue is or how to respond.

Truman

Beeing in Politics: Evidence of Mirth in Cary Debate

A quirky provincial note suggests the bee in a politics bonnet serves as the sole indicator of moral fiber in Cary discourse. The line satirizes how minor details reflect broader public sentiment.

Mankin to Challenge Georgia Victory Over Davis in Congress

Georgia congresswoman Helen Mankin announces she will contest James C. Davis's 1960 election win and file a damages suit against state officials. If successful, the case could threaten Georgia's county unit rule and shift state politics toward majority voting.

James C. Davis Decatur Congress Georgia Supreme Court Mankin House Committee On Elections House Davis District Court For Georgia General Assembly Robert Ramspeck Eugene Talmadge Machine Macon

Perry County Courthouse News Highlights and Local Events

Perry County will have the Thornville Bank robbery case handled by FBI and federal courts due to its federal nature. The Redfield home fire destroyed a two story house and most belongings. Hundreds of miners idle as 7 of 60 strip and truck mines operate in the Stooksville Corning field. Rich details on coal mining, tree cutting for Christmas, local fire chief appointments, and rabies tests accompany county notes. Local officials address fire, mining, agriculture, and public safety matters amid election reflections.

New Lexington John C. Furgeason Perry County Glenn Neff Bernard Howell Columbus Thornville Bank FBI Columbus City Stooksville-Corning Misco Jones Coal Co Crooksville Robert McLain Shawnee Charlies Welch Chester Dishon Earl Johinson Babbs Brothers New Straitsville State Laboratory Thomas L. Johnson Somerset Gallup A. N. Kishler

Marriage Licenses and Local Court Actions in Perry County

Readable records show marriage licenses for Thomas McCord and Wanda Cox of New Lexington, and Charles A. Smith with Betty Diller, both of New Lexington. Also listed are criminal charges, fines, probation, custody suits, probates, and a Perry County Fox Hunters Association formation with officers named including Walter Morgan and Louis Orris.

Thomas McCord Wanda Cox New Lexington Charles A. Smith Betty Diller Leo Snider Wanda Lantz Somerset Walter Williams Lyndia Addison Rendville Perry County Fox Hunters Association Hemlock Walter Morgan Louis Orris

Laurel Run and Friendly Neighbors Club Gathering

Winnie Sowers hosted the Friendly Neighbors Club at her country home on November 21 with quilting and comfort tying. A Thanksgiving dinner honored three guests and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Winnie Sowers and Mrs. Elizabeth Patton.

Laurel Run Winnie Sowers Friendly Neighbors Club Alice Kern Carrie Kennedy Warren Sowers Nellie White Edith Wood Garry Wayne Annie Todd Helen Bumgardner Ruth Todd Nellie Huddy Elizabeth Patton Josephine Norris Hattie Patton Marcella Todd Wilma Shirley Kaye Margaret Campbell Sowers John Norris Arthur Todd Lancaster Harold Sater Beverly Ann Frank Hamilton Columbus Walter Hamilton Nelsonville Everett White Henry Todd Ray Finley Grand Forks N. D Henry R. Todd, Jr Norma Jean Dalton Clarence Patton Millard Reid McKee Findlay Ohio Millard Patton Mr. McKee South Pacific James Davison Tennessee Ray Rosco Gary New Straitsville Kate Russell Margie McClain Ralph Taylor Madeline Carol Thomas Huddy L. E. Mason James Sowers Clifford Campbell Jane Campbell Donald Campbell Freddie Wade Ladonna Wolfe Union Furnace

Shawnee Masonics elect officers. several ejected

Shawnee Masonic Lodge held officer elections with Mansel Porter W M and others ousted. Bluebell chapter displayed exemplified work with 106 members from District 27. A WWCS circle met, Thanksgiving program led by Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, reports read, balance shown, Christmas exchange planned. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker celebrated 25th anniversary with turkey dinner and gifts.

Shawnee Shawnee Masonic Lodge Mansel Porter W. M Joe Humphrey S. W William Breckinridge J. W David Turnbull S. D Hugh Williams J. D CC. W. Norris A. C. Ziesler John D. Davis Tyler Pauline Williams O.E.S Masonic Hall Shawnee Elizabeth Davis Dorothy Dishon Hazel Ricketts Jeanette Jones Margaret Hopkins Mabel Davis J. Talbert Keenan Katherine Wilcox Blanche Gibbon Lucy Baker Maude Minor John Bigrigg Anna Hamrick Harry Baker East Walnut St Rosetta Gaver Baker Walter Fioura Elyria John Baker William Leaver William Ricketts Jonah Griffith Delbert Leaver John W. Leaver Joseph Bennett

New Straitsville Social Notes From Florida to Ohio

Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson visit Florida. Chester Poulton of Michigan and Mr and Mrs Hugh Mills of Akron seen locally. Pythian Sisters gather 15 members in K of P Hall over lunch. Keeler visitors from Columbus call on local residents. Funeral of Miss Elizabeth Beattie of Cleveland held at Methodist Church with Rev Owen Plumbley officiating. Beattie was a former New Straitsville resident.

New Straitsville Robert Wilson Florida Chester Poulton Michigan S. B. Ryder Barberton George Jewett William Bell and Sons Murray City Hugh Mills Akron P. Hall Robert Keeler Columbus Jim Keeler Elizabeth Beattie Cleveland Owen Plumbley Miss Beattie New Straisville

Radio highlights shift as AFRA talks edge toward compromise

Negotiations between AFRA and network chiefs ease tensions over a threatened kilocycles strike. The weekly schedule lists NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. including Fred Waring Dennis Day and Eddie Cantor across networks with talk of settlement by compromise.

New York AFRA Union of Radio Artists NBC Fred Waring America Dennis Day Henry Aldrich Burns and Allen Jack Haley Abbott and Costello Eddie Cantor CBS Arthur Godfrey William B. Ziff Ireland Chester Morris FBI Dick Haymes Finnegan ABC Tommy Riggs Betty Lou Copake N. Y UNRRA Harlem Hospitality Club Ginny Simms Dixie House Rise Stevens Antonini Eddie Dooley

Coolville Couple Married in Cleveland Ceremony

Miss Norema Renkel of Cleveland wed Jedd Smith son of Mrs. Stella Smith former Coolville residents in a Nov 16 ceremony at a Cleveland area Lutheran church. The couple hosted a reception at the bride’s mother's home and will reside at 18512 Union St. Cleveland.

Coolville Cleveland Norema Renkel Jedd Smith Stella Smith Otis Clark William Cook John Westfall Bill Richardson Urbana F. C. Taylor Robert Thompson Little Hocking Columbus Ford Friend Homer Friend Michigan Emmett Friend Mary Frances McCutcheon Guysville Lloyd Friend Little Hocksing

Murray City Visitors and Local Arrivals Roundup

Mr and Mrs Warren Darby returned to Orient after visiting Mrs Emma Tippie and others in nearby towns. Several families and friends visited relatives in Columbus Barberton and Dayton, with hospital treatment noted for Robert Sands at Grant Hospital.

Murray City Warren Darby Orient Emma Tippie Lena Keeton Lile Jie Spencer Louis Buchtel Murray Beerman Dayton Jennié Collins Fred Collins Powhatan Robert Fullen Robert Hammerick Shirley Steve Abahazie Collmsbus Sandy Abashazie George Archer Lapan Charles Ellis Lila Robert Marshall Columbus John Sorrell Joan Springsfield Lester Sorrell Emmet Snyder Glen Hize Allen Lowery Charles Coleman Barberton Robert Sands Grant Hospittal Clifford Wilson Betty Dorothy

Hockingport Notes Ailing Fred Snider Returns Home

Fred Snider, four months in Parkersburg hospital with a fractured leg, returned Saturday to his son Lon Snider’s home. George Norman spent a weekend with his parents, Neff Norman. Cora Linchcome Ada Mayhugh and Judy Rexroad visited J W Lincicome. Esther Johnstone of Yonkers New York visits her father Joe Bailey for a week. Charles Hunter and Vaughn of Columbus were weekend guests at FE White’s. Ethel Randolph visited Ada Cuthbert and Mrs. Anderson in East Liverpool. Clem Cooper and son Gene drove to Delaware Sunday to accompany his brother.

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