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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1947

Page

4

Vaughan article spurs unification push for National Guard

Washington story notes White House aide Vaughan backs merging National Guard with the Organized Reserve. It contrasts Truman’s National Guard recruitment push and a proposed vice presidential pick mix, naming Forrestal Harriman Jackson as discussed New York possibilities.

Washington Harry H. Vaughan White House National Guard Organized Reserve Harry S. Truman New York Pennsylvania Truman James M. Mead Buffalo Dewey Forrestal Harriman Jackson

Love Triangle Opens in College Between Cam and Joel

On opening day at Camellia University Camelia learns Joel Conroy, a returned veteran she once admired, has come back to finish college. Maurine Blair Cam’s cousin overhears and pursues Joel with playful boldness. Cam hides her jealousy as Joel agrees to a first date with Maurine, setting up a complex social web for the new term.

Camellia Austin Joel Cam Gary Marlowe Maurine Blair Angel Maurine Camelia Ronald Colman Cammie Joel Conroy William Pacific Washington Gary College Hill

Tell Its Story Franklyn Waltman Urges Free Enterprise Sales

Franklyn Waltman of Sun Oil argues American business must show the value of private property and liberty and expose the evils of collectivism. He says free enterprise proves resource development and living standards rise through productivity and competition, in peace and war, outperforming totalitarian systems. He calls for business to repeatedly tell this story to the public.

Franklyn Waltman Sun Oil Company

MISLED WORKERS BY BRITISH COAL NATIONALIZATION VIEW

The Mine Workers Journal criticizes English miners for believing nationalization improves conditions. It argues socialism harms freedom under government dictate and notes low English coal production and poor wages compared with American miners. It urges honest cooperation of capital labor and government to sustain free enterprise.

The Mine Workers Journal United Mine Workers Union Europe England United States

Cosmpolitan Club Dinner Hosts and Violin Prize at Jackson

Mrs. C L Stout of Nelsonville entertained Cosmpolitan Club members at her home for a dinner. The Pallas Club met with Mrs. E M Garrett. Emmy Lou Keehne of Pomeroy won first prize for a violin solo at a contest in Jackson Ohio. Mrs. Robert Hodkins attended the Public Health Association state meeting in Columbus.

Emmy Lou Keehne Pomeroy Jackson Ohio Robert Hodkins Columbus The Public Health Association

Thaxton Family Fete Honors Mary A Thaxton Birthday

Mr and Mrs W H Thaxton of Gallipolis hosted relatives and friends to celebrate the birthday of Mrs Mary A Thaxton, mother of Mrs Thaxton. The Feeney Bennett Post of the Middleport American Legion attended the event.

W. H. Thaxton Gallipolis Feeney-Bennett The Middleport American Legion

Plan to raise production by tax-exempt extra hours

Lawrence's Dispatch urges a one-year measure to grant tax exemptions for hours worked above 40 at straight time to boost production and lower prices. The columnist argues against price controls, cites penalties in current wage laws, and says voluntary worker incentives could spur significant output.

Washington Truman Europe America Workers of America Congress

Sam Simmons Says on Hollywood Communists and Morals

A 1930s critique argues Congress should expose Hollywood influence while noting Communist presence in major film roles. It warns of subversive ideas targeting youths and calls for limits on anti government activity, citing free speech and moral concerns in the industry.

Committee of Congress Hollywood United States

Acting Judge Disposes Of Gallia Court Cases

Gallia County Common Pleas Judge James Collier, visiting Ironton, disposed of several cases on Tuesday and signed decisions on others. Arraignments set bonds for grand jury indictments including Juanita Tarter for blackmail at 1000 dollars and her husband Henry at 2000 dollars. Curtis Swick court duties saw 300 dollar bonds for each of three brothers on assault counts, with Dorman Swick at 500 dollars. Edward Roach pleaded innocent to non support with a 300 dollar bond. Hal Borden pleaded guilty and must pay support and costs. Garland Wills pleaded innocent to non support and posted 300 dollars. Joseph Blankenship and Kermit Spires Neal Kneisley could not appear due to legal technicalities.

Gallipolis James Collier Ironton Gallia County Common Pieas Lewis C. Warden Collier Juanita Tarter Henry Netted Curtis Kenneth Swick Dorman Swick Edward Paul Roach Hal Borden Garland George Wills Joseph Blankenship Kermit Spires Neal Kneisley

Legion Ladies State Meeting Preparations Seen at Crooksville

Gallipolis will send two cars carrying Legion Auxiliary members to the Eighth district conference in Crooksville Thursday. Mrs. George Lear and Mrs. Bert Elliott will drive. Attending known include Mrs. John Houck Lafayette Unit No. 27, Mrs. Roy White, Mrs. Ethel Wood, Mrs. Darlene Leaper, Mrs. O. G. Lyle, Mrs. Frank Lyons, Mrs. Blazer Wetherholt, and Tillie Denney.

Gallipolis American Legion Auxiliary Crooksville George Lear Bert Elliott John Houck Lafayette Roy White Ethel Wood Darlene Leaper O. G

River Traffic Gallipolis Gauges and Locks Report

Gauge readings on the Ohio River at Gallipolis Eureka locks show 18.3 feet upstream and 9.7 feet downstream with 1.5 feet on the rollers. Vessels Dawn Solvay George Verity Heekin, and others passed downstream or upstream at various times. Kanawha Falls gauge 1.69 feet and Marmet Nancy M, Winfields Barrett progress noted. Former resident Madge Wilson and Doris Minor, both of Columbus, were guests in Gallipolis for two days.

Gallipolis Eureka Ohio River Dawn Solvay George Verity Heekin Ohio Jones Wheeling William Penn Marietta Titan Parkersburg Dravo Ravenswood Kanawha Falls Nancy M Marmet Kanawha River Barrett Winfields Madge Wilson Doris Minor Columbus

Indian Summer Forecast Misses Calendar Marks

The writer suggests Indian Summer will arrive later in the season after squaw winter with cold and snow. He notes writers seem ahead of time and envisions warmer days and smoky skies following a colder period referenced by native terminology.

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Better Road Move Urged For Elections

Gallia County backs the Better Roads and Streets amendment slated for November 4. County Engineer E N Leonard says the question ranks with the old turnpike issue as crucial, noting traffic has outgrown highways. 500 veterans are being urged to vote Yes via cards from Stanley Evans, Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce roads and streets chair.

Gallipolis E. N. Leonard Gallia County Stanley Evans Chamber of Commerce American Automobile Association

One Bid Received On Bridge in Gallia

A bid of 174330 on a bridge across Raccoon Creek on Rt 775, estimated at 133300, was received by the State Highway Department. The only bid came from George A Stein Construction Co of Chillicothe, the department said.

Gallia Gallipolis Raccoon Creek State Highway Department Associated Press George A. Stein

Five sons born at Holzer Hospital in Gallia County

At Holzer Hospital Gallipolis five newborn boys join families of Mrs. Douglas McHaffie Middleport Mrs. Garland Kemper Gallipolis Mrs. F W Clark Gallipolis Mrs. Harold Clark Oak Hill and Mrs Calvin Reichman Middleport. Additional admissions include Mrs. Charles Shepshean Ray Mrs. Carl Miller Rutland Donald Cruse Jackson Mrs H M Robertson Tell City Ind C T Mooney Gallipolis Mrs Earl McCormick Gallipolis Val Reynolds Middleport Rev Elmer Noel Wellston and Mrs Harry Lockard Wellston. Discharges include Richard Reh Jr James A Farrell Mrs D N Mulford Kay Whitt Mrs John Harshbarger and son and Mrs William Safford and son.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Douglas McHaffie Middleport Garland Kemper F. W. Clark Harold Clark Oak Hill Calvin Reichman Charles Shepshean Ray Carl Miller Rutland Donald Cruse Jackson H. M. Robertson Tell City Ind C. T. Mooney Earl McCormick Val Reynolds Elmer Noel Wellston Harry Lockard Richard Reh, Jr James A. Farrell D. N. Mulford Kay «Whitt John Harshbarger William Safford

Resident Returns From Visit To Columbus And Circleville

Mrs. Charles Shelton returns to Gallipolis after visiting sisters Mrs. P. O. Wagner of Columbus and Mrs. Carl Porter of Circleville and staying with her son William Shelton of Circleville. She now resides with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Austin Cot ton in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Charles Shelton P. O. Wagner Columbus Carl Porter Circleville William Shelton Austin Cotton

Nurse Visitor Returns From St Paul in Gallipolis

Mrs Earl McCann of Charleston has returned from visiting in St Paul Minnesota and is a guest of her daughter Mrs Mary Parker at the local school nurse office in Gallipolis Ohio.

Gallipolis Earl McCann Charleston St. Paul

Concert Place Is Announced By Tri-County Association

Gallia and Meigs counties in Ohio and Mason in West Virginia comprise the tri county area. The Washington School Auditorium will host all performances. A January one week season ticket drive allows purchasers to attend concerts across the tri county region. Mrs. Leo Bean is president and secretary will be appointed. Officers include Virginia Mayes first vice president Lola Mae Sutter second vice president and general chairman William VanHorn third vice president and Joe Miller treasurer.

Gallipolis Tri-County Concert Association Lola Mae Sutter William VanHorn Point Pleasant Joe Miller

Radio Programs and Station List for Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg

A detailed schedule listing NBC WLW ABC WCOL WSAZ CBS WBNS WCHS WPAR MBS WHKC WMOA and others with timed daily programs for Wednesday October 29 and Thursday October 30, including news, sports, dramas, comedies, variety shows, serials, and kiddies hours across CBS ABC NBC MBS networks and stations in Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky. The page preserves network identities and program blocks such as The House Party Lone Ranger Drama Dennis Day Comedy Great Gildersleeve and Tonight’s lineup from 6:00 p.m. to 5:45 a.m.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta Cbs Network Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-West Cbs East Lum & Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Jack Smith Abe Bob Crosby Abe Leland Stowe Kaltenborn Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Abe Sweeney Jack Paar RFD America Abé Whistler Jimmy Durante Escape Henry Morgan Abe-West Kate Smith Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman Hunt Hunt West Lum Abner

Dr William A O Brien Medical Comment Column Deficiency Diseases

Deficiency diseases are more common in certain groups and rare outside them. A low income diet with rising costs can cause deficiency unless meals are well balanced. Chronic illness and improper diets hinder intake and absorption, making careful nutrition essential. Vitamins alone do not cure. emphasis remains on a balanced diet and sometimes blood transfusions.

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Peter Edson Vaughan Ballyhoo Reserve Officer Missouri National Paris Defence James Forrestal Commerce Averell Harriman Roosevelt Robert H. Jackson Supreme Court Hugo Black U.S. Congress Trum ETHEL HAMILL _ pals Pallas Club E. M. Garrett Lawrence By David Lawrence Norman Weyland Earl Beckley Ohio University Theater Maxine Notestone Logan Cooperative Council H. T. Houf Marine Corps Pepsacola, Fla Sam Simmons T. H. Cuvligy Legion Ladies State Meeting the Public Forum Gallia Hospital N. Y Oklahoma Shady Valley Fred Waring Betty Crocker Park Arthur Godfrey Ben Alexander William A. O'Brien By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc T. M. Reg U. S. Pat
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