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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1947
Page
4
Frances Whitlatch president of Troy Township WCTU urges Christians to find their place in God's will and stand with His help around the camp to improve life in Athens County. She thanks churches for defeating a beer petition and notes a financial statement will be shared with each church.
Lawrence's Dispatch argues polls misjudge public concern noting four of five voters misstate who would become president if Truman were removed. It questions the value of knowing succession details versus understanding current laws and actions by Congress and courts.
Mrs Ethel Grace Gardner 54 died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at a Huntington hospital after five years of illness. Funeral services will be held at the Gardner home on Sixth Street at 2 30 p.m. Thursday conducted by Rev O C Landrum. Burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. Survived by husband three brothers and a sister.
Opinion from the Wall Street Journal argues foreign loans should be returned to private investors. It questions the logic of government financed aid and calls for private capital to fund Europe rebuilding. It cites Britain as example of private investment thriving when allowed.
The piece condemns Britain's decision to deport 4400 Jewish refugees to Germany, arguing it circles back to the start of the Jews' wartime tragedy. It criticizes Zionist aims, UN hopes, and US Congress inaction while noting Germany is not a safe or ideal destination.
The FDIC annual report says insured banks are in best shape ever with no losses by depositors since 1944 and no insured bank failure since May 1944. Profits rose 15 percent to 1.1 billion dollars, enabling the program to begin repaying the Treasury and preserving a 1 billion dollar reserve.
A Bible verses collection notes Ecclesiastes 28 on labor and perception and Proverbs 15 23 highlights joy from a timely spoken word. This compact snippet blends reflective wisdom with practical counsel.
Excerpts feature statements by Sam Simmons and Herbert Hoover arguing for staying out of the war and criticizing postwar costs. Quotes from Walter Reuther Emil Sehram and Henry Ward Beecher frame a broader pessimistic view of depression and future prosperity.
Linden O. Allen faces murder charges in the death of John Buckle after a June altercation at Millstone Church in Clendenin District. The indictment was among six returned by the Mason County grand jury as its September term opened.
Cleve Fowler is building a six room house for Lester Adkins on a farm along Letart Route 1. The 28 by 32 foot dwelling will have a full basement bath and other conveniences and will be covered with asbestos shingles.
The Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter DAR kicks off its year with a Friday picnic supper at 5 30 p m at the Mansion House in Tu Endie Wei Park. Chairmen are Mrs J G F Johnson and Mrs Robert H Ferguson with program by Mrs Homer Martin. The theme is Advancement of American Music. Officers include Eunice B Beller regent Clyde Tallman vice regent S C Wilhelm chaplain and other officers. Directors, regular monthly meetings September through June.
The Letart Methodist Church Sunday School held a picnic at Garden Club Park New Haven. Park crowds filled available accommodations as members attended including Mr and Mrs William Grimm Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoffman Mr and Mrs Edward Sayre Nina Jones Nethe Grimm Essie Glibbs Doris Wolfe Geraldine Sayre Arlene Sayre Doris Hoffman Betty Walls Nancy Walls Mrs Murl Wolfe Mrs Anna Cross Rev and Mrs W S Fiber June Roush Glenna Hoffman Charles Hill Eugene Hoffman Delton Sayre Gordon Walls Bobby McKinney Jimmy Burns Junior Burns Charles Crow Harry Brooks and Sherman Gerlach.
The column lists Blanche W Shafer and son Frank C Shafer visiting from Cincinnati to see sister Mrs John G Aten in Hogg Street who is recovering. Other entries mention Viola Grimm at Letart attending Morgan reunion in Parkersburg, Homer Fisher and family vacationing near Websters Springs, Clay Hite and children returning from Clarksburg after visiting sister Mrs John Hutchinson, E H Denham of Belle visiting sister Bess Gygax, Rev Robert Finlay Thomas and daughter Joan back from Harrisburg Pa, Mrs W H Morgan and sister Mabel Love with Mary Chadwick spending a week in Morgantown, James Lovell visiting his mother before WVU return, Richard Newell family visiting Elk Creek Va and Greensboro NC, and D G Manhanna taken to Holzer Hospital for observation.
Robert C. Lilly, 25, of Beckley was held to the January grand jury after waiving a hearing on a bad check charge. He allegedly issued a $1,200 check to Mason County Motor Co. for an automobile and could not post $2,000 bond, remaining in Mason County jail.
Mr and Mrs C S Smith and Herschel Morrison of St Peters burg Fla visit Hickory Chapel to see parents Mr and Mrs Frank A Morrison. They plan to return to Florida in about two weeks. The Smiths brother and sister in law Morgan Smith recently moved to Los Angeles and no Smiths remain in the area after more than 100 years. Charity Ann Smith once of Leon died 30 years ago at 96. Charles B Smith, longtime police chief, died in 1944 at 82.
Miss Christine Johnson resumes her music director post in Charleston schools after a year in New York City studying for a degree in music and accompanying a band. She visited Viand Street with her parents and returned to Charleston to begin work. Miss Nancy Casto, Charleston, is also a Johnson family guest.
Victoria Lynn McKinney eight pounds born Monday at Point Clinic to Roy and Anita McKinney of Leon. Kitty Lynn Rainey born Monday to Bert Rainey and wife of Gallipolis Ferry. Rhoda Hart admitted for medical treatment in Buffalo. Helen Adkins admitted for surgery in Grimms Landing. Lear Roberts admitted for medical treatment in Gallipolis. Kenneth Dale McCarty ten pounds born Tuesday at Apple Grove home to James and unnamed mother. Homer Watterson and infant discharged to Ashton home Sunday by Chapman ambulance.
Superintendent Robert H. Ferguson said the board of education meeting report could not be prepared Monday night due to a work incident on the first day of school. He added the report would be released sometime today.
Benjamin D Davies 79 born in Mason City former Parkersburg resident and noted photographer died recently Funeral services led by Rev Robert Moore at First Baptist Church burial in Mt Olivet Cemetery Davies founded Davies Bros Studio of Photography and his father helped plan West Virginia's first state capitol building He later wrote music and poetry with hymns included in the 1936 United Brethren Hymnal.
Sheriff Hesson arrested Lawrence Roach and charged him with carrying a blackjack. John Davis was arrested on intoxication charges. Chief Jiden arrested Howard Staats of Flat Rock, also charged with intoxication.
POINT PLEASANT Mrs. Camden Hogg, clerk of City Waterworks, was laid off as of Sept. 1 after two and a half years in the post. The move, officials said, was due to insufficient funds in the city's treasury.
Porter and Carter families hosted guests from Columbus over the weekend. Clair McLeish visited his father J. W. McLeish in Newark. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson and the Rolsen party from Champaign spent Sunday with Anna Topping. Charleston guests Nan Savage and Charley Shoemaker hosted meals. Myra Wellington is bedfast with Carrie Kent nearby receiving care at Clair Wellington’s home. Lawrence and Lawless family members hosted Phyllis and Bill Lawless in Latham, Ohio.
Deputy D. H. Nice resumes duties after salary issues and immediately warns motorists he will patrol for speeders. Athens Kiwanis pledges 200 to outfit Sheltering Arms Hospital ward called The Kiwanis Ward. Local youths to join All Ohio Boys State Fair Band at Ohio State Fair. American Legion Auxiliary names officers. Rotary Club names Harry L. Beckley as September program director.
John A Blain of Gallipolis learned the West Virginia Ordnance Works homes near the administration building were appraised by WAA at about 4700 dollars each. The well built houses sit on lots from one half to two acres.
Dr. E Mee Elfresh returns to his Point Pleasant office after several weeks illness and resumes medical practice on Monday.
NBC offers Dennis Day at 7 30 and Big Story at 9 with Pat O Brien theater at 9 30 CBS airings include American Melody at 7 30 Rhapsody in Rhythm and Mere dith Willson at 8 and 8 30 The Whistler Eleventh Hour at 9 The Lone Ranger starts at 7 30 on ABC east only Joe Hasel sports at 11 15 MBS presents Crime Book drama and Johnny Madero finale at 7 30 8 30 Name of Song quiz and Latin American Serenade at 9 30
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