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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1947

Page

4

UN Palestine Partition Parable Echoes Solomon Tale

A Washington column compares the UN committee draft on partitioning Palestine to King Solomon and the two mothers parable. It notes 11 nations judge Palestine while the U S stance remains limited to admitting 100000 Jewish refugees, with no official policy shift. The piece highlights long-standing proposals dating to 1936 and repeated calls for action without consensus.

Washington United Nations Committee Palestine Solomon Bible Times Israel UN Committee Royal Peel Commission Grady - Morrison United States Truman Clement Attlee Ibn Saud U. S

Dr. William A. O'Brien's Medical Comment Column

Dr. William A. O'Brien notes chickenpox can be serious in adults who lacked infection in childhood. Severity relates to eruption extent. He states chickenpox is probably caused by a virus, though not yet proven. Micrographic examination details are implied.

William A. O'Brien

Taylor Ridge area notes and medical advice update

Local listings report visitors staying with Tay lor Ridge residents over Labor Day weekend. A long medical advisory discusses chickenpox facts, incubation, symptoms, and care, plus guidance on dicumarol use for heart patients, stressing physician approval.

Triumph of Deception and the Marshall Plan Debate

A Reader's Digest piece cites Congressman Herter accusing bureaucracy of padded appropriations and deceptive tactics that swayed Congress. It argues reductions were overstated while criticizing postwar aid, urging Europe to rebuild with its own resources before further American lending.

Reader's Digest Herter

What's Wrong With Europe What’s Wrong With Europe

Experts who have studied Europe report its recovery lags behind expectations. Congressman George Bender cites lack of energy and political uncertainty as factors while committees from the Paris conference weigh options. He argues U S policy of easy promises prompts Europe to rely on aid.

Europe George Bender

Lawmakers weigh meaning of special elections and Taft-Hartley

Lawrence's Dispatch argues that a Republican win in a GOP-leaning district rarely signals a national trend. It notes unions pushed against Lichtenwalter but concedes Taft-Hartley was not the main issue. The piece predicts voters focus on living costs and real economic facts rather than party blame.

Pennsylvania Franklin H. Lichtenwalter Congress Truman

Sam Simmons Warns on Russia's Plans in Asia

In a columnist note Sam Simmons argues that Roosevelt and Churchill may have set Korea’s partition and Russia’s access to Manchuria. He contends Moscow could pivot to Asia and Indonesia if Western powers retreat from Europe, urging careful strategic planning and time to test atomic power before any invasion.

Far East Russia Roosevelt Churchill Korea Manchuria Europe Kremlin Asia Indonesia Ohio

Local People and Family News from Stockport Area

Jason Medley has moved to Washington D C for work. Miss Charlotte Hayes returns to McConnellville after three weeks with the Calendines. Mrs. W B Wallace comes home after two weeks with the Howes and William Henry Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Porter of Canton visited his father William Porter. Roy Patterson of Waverly announces the birth of a son, Thomas Lee, Sept 7 at Portsmouth Hospital. grandparents Howard Patterson. Byron Hook vacationing with parents Anna Bishop and Levi Scott of Oakland. Alberta Ross R N at White Cross Hospital in Columbus visited her father Vernon Ross. Lorena Evans

Stockport Jason Medley Washington D. C Charlotte Hayes McConnellville Billy A. Calendine W. B. Wallace William Howe William Henry Jr Walter Porter Canton William Porter Roy Patterson Waverly Portsmouth Thomas Lee Howard Patterson Byron Hook Anna Bishop Levi Scott Oakland Alberta Ross R. N White Cross Hospital Columbus Vernon Ross Lorena Evans

Community Potluck and Social Saturday Memories

A detailed social roundup from Coolville highlights a Friday potluck at Mrs. Wilma Gilbert’s home with numerous local families in attendance. The report notes birthdays, family visits, a tribute to Prof. Frank Oakes Ellenwood of Ithaca after his death, a Shrine picnic in Columbus, a Bethel homecoming, and the wedding of Miss Jesse Crawford and Mr. Richard Feissex in Canaanville.

Coolville Wilma Gilbert Carl Kincaid Alice L. H. MacGlone Myrtle Edward Richard and Bradley Virginia Parr Garnet Garrett Cole Wilbur Warner Marlene Roy Gordon C. E. Gilbert R. B. Calaway Gertrude Stephenson Carolyn Kay Ira Burke Florence Gillilan Gilbert Marvin Gordon Bailey Carthage Gap C. B. Kincaid Pearl Castle Castle Frank Oakes Ellenwood Ithaca N.Y Newbury Codlville High School Stanford University Palo Alto Calif Cornell University Carl Hall Dayton Frank Taylor Arthur Orr Parkersburg W. B. King Charles McKeen Sammy Bethel Columbus E. G. Ashcraft L. M. Walden G. R. Walden W. G. Cook L. C. Brafford Harry Summerfield Jesse Crawford Canaanville Richard Feissex Cleveland Canaanville Methodist Church Guy Pierce Athens Doris Walden

Local social notes from Delaware to Coolville

Mr and Mrs Lee Bell of Delaware spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Allen Bailey. Several families from Columbus Racine Reedsville and Coolville visited relatives and attended weddings with multiple Gen values. Mr Orr and Janet Orr joined in a marriage Aug 30.

Martha Buckley Reedsville Billy Orr Orr Clint Orr Janet Orr Jo Carol Chapman Roland Torrence Clyde Flinner Tuppers Plains Roscoe Morris Gallipolis Marilyn Martha Orr Cledas Chapman Russell Bailey Flatwoods Harry Allison Paul Racine Willie White Coolville Grover White iMary McKay

Storm at Louisville Claims Three Lives

A sudden Friday afternoon storm battered central Louisville injuring many. Three men died: Joseph Steinmetz, Russell Cormack, 40, of Nashville, and John Lee Gentry, 27, of Jeffersontown. Dozens suffered cuts from glass and brick injuries.

Louisville Joseph Steinmetz Russell Cormack Nashville, Tenn John Lee Gentry Jeffersontown

Mineral News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Moves

Mr and Mrs William Brooks and family toured Washington DC with Phyllis and Billy Brooks. J P Snyder funeral services held with Knights of Pythias honors. he was a longtime Mineral resident and Waterloo Township elder. Mineral area sees store sale, schooling gains, and varied visits as residents travel to Athens Cincinnati and Canada.

William Brooks Phyllis Billy Brooks Wilbur Ely Washington, D. C J. P. Emish Keturah Walker Vern Adams Sturgis Mich John Burske Waynesville Walter Duncan Lafe Lynch Athens Mattie Muir Ralph Gibson Sylva Andrews C. M. Buckleys Cincinnati Ernest Crow Vinton Place Zellman Crow C. V. Hester Canada J. A. Hester Mineral New Marshfield

Kimberly Kimberly and Local News Dated Items

A collection of brief notes from Kimberly area reporting dismantling of a two story store owned by Oral Daugherty and residents moving to Nelsonville. Other items note a rise in telephone count, a school custodian, travel of residents, military medical return, church youth rally, a 93rd birthday, trials in Athens, long marriages of local residents, cabbage with a snake in the leaves, mine abandonment driving workers to Gordon West Virginia and Eastern Ohio.

Kimberly Oral Daugherty Arch Brooks Nelsonville Dick Duffy Popeye McCombs Old Floodwood Flora Lauderback Mary Danko Columbus Robert Hatfield Ruth Martin Athens Edward Call U. S. Marine Hospital New York Honolulu William Davis Patty Dora Breeze Vera Hutchinson Nazarene Church the Plains James M. Davis Bedford Township Alonzo H Lucinda Davis Mr. Davis Amanda Comstock Emma Viola Gross Davis Marion Pickett Bill Pickett Frank Pickett Gordon Tolliver Maywood Byers Homer Mourn Eugene Pickett Fred Pritts Floyd Brown Gilbert Adams Bobby Adams Jimmy Rogers Coate Pickett Glen Ebon Gordon W.va Ohio

Dexter Davis Reco vers from Broken Ankle

Ronald Davis is recovering from a broken ankle suffered in an auto accident. A weekend of visits includes Mrs Mettie Ogdin and son James with her sister Mrs Warren Campbell, and Mr and Mrs LawrenceChapman visiting Albert Romine at Holzer Hospital.

Dexter Ronald Davis Mettie Ogdin James Warren Campbell Lawrence Chapman Albert Romine Holzer Hospital Glen McClure Akron Walter Olliday Margaret Scott Columbus Lou Nichols Betty McArthur Albert Caster Ora Skenefield Jess Wheaton Roger Bolen Toledo New York Central Jack Nelson Loren Hoffman Athens Max Edmundson Sheltering Arms Hospital John Johnson Ward Nicholson Cash Smith

State official John D. Goodrich dies at 46

John Davis Goodrich, 46, former supervisor of the claims section at the Ohio State Industrial Commission, died Friday. His career spanned public service roles in Ohio, with colleagues noting his contribution to workers compensation processing. Funeral arrangements were not disclosed.

Columbus John Davis Goodrich Ohio State Industrial Commission

Local Social Notes from Ewington Area

Mr and Mrs Raymond Sprouse returned to Columbus after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Emmet Sprouse. Mr and Mrs L B Terry hosted guests from Huntington West Virginia recently. Robert McMillin visited his brother Warren in Middleport Monday. Mr and Mrs George Sumpter and daughter Hattie business trip to Bidwell Monday. Jane Ann Tyler daughter of Mr and Mrs K K Tyler suffers a displaced knee for three weeks. Mr and Mrs Marion McGhee and daughter Janet spent an afternoon with her parents Mr and Mrs A O Woodall. Mr and Mrs C Woodall returned to East Rochester Ohio Saturday called by the death of her father Frank Holcomb Verna Woodall.

Ewington Raymond Sprouse Columbus Emmet Sprouse L. B. Terry Huntington W. Va Robert McMillin Warren Middleport George Sumpter Hattie Bidwell Jane Ann Tyler K. K. Tyler Marion McGhee Janet A. O. Woodall C. Woodall East Rochester Ohio Frank Holcomb Verna Woodall

Harold Rose Begins Final Year at Staunton Military Academy

Harold Rose son of Attorney and Mrs George W Rose of Gloucester returns to Staunton Military Academy for his third and final year. Ohio University approves a new men's gymnasium costing 250000. Mr and Mrs Renzie Graham of Nelsonville visit Mr and Mrs Marion Graham in Salem. Mr and Mrs A L McBee and children visit relatives in West Virginia.

Harold Rose George W. Rose, Glouster Staunton Military Academy Ohio University Renzie Graham Nelsonville Marion Graham Salem A. L. McBee West Virginia

Miss Marcia Karr Hosts Travel Party in Syracuse

Miss Marcia Karr of Syracuse entertained a travel party. Miss Ethel Garland shared an account of her Pacific coast trip. Miss Lelia Rachel Warren of Athens was appointed director of music at Gallipolis High School.

Marcia Karr Syracuse Ethel Garland Pacific Coast Lelia Rachel Warren Athens Gallipolis High School

Birthday Party Attended by Linscott and Howard Families

Mr and Mrs H E Linscott along with Mr and Mrs John Howard and Mrs Georgiana Linscott attended a birthday party at the home of Mr and Mrs H A Fleming on Hooper Ridge.

H. E. Linscott John Howard Georgiana Linscott H. A. Fleming Hooper Ridge

Mrs Shields Leaves for Visit with Son in Pomeroy

Mrs. Mattie Shields of Letart Falls departed for a visit with her son C. C. Shields in Pomeroy, taking the trip for a family gathering and to spend time with relatives.

Mattie Shields Letart Falls C. C. Shields Pomeroy

Radio Highlights for Monday Night Listings

New York stations NBC CBS ABC and MBS present a full night of entertainment. NBC features Lionel Barrymore in Return to Glory at 7, with Howard Barlow concert, I Q Quiz, Contented Concert, and First Piano Quartet. CBS offers Inner Sanctum, Radio Theater Seventh Veil, and Bob Hawk quiz. ABC showcases Lum and Abner, Bill Lance Drama, Sam my Kaye band, and Doctors Talking. MBS airs Scotland Yard, Charlie Chan, Guy Lombardo, and Fish and Hunt Club.

New York NBC Lionel Barrymore Howard Barlow I.Q CBS Bob Hawk ABC Lum Abner Bill Lance New Time Sammy Kaye Doctors MBS Scotland Yard Guy Lombardo Fish and Hunt Club

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Peter Edson Para Taylor Ridge Donna Coey James Coey Osteopathic Hospital Marietta John S. Blower William Poole Russell Poole Linda Sue Ray Souders Oak Hill Evan Davis Ira C. Davis Roy Hockingberry John Knight Cora Speakman Chillicothe James Bulloch Mary Elizabeth Barbara Filen Glouster Loraine William Dyer Zanesville Pat Bulstrom David Swartz Billie Kenneth Porter Linda Raymond Porter Germantown Edward Bruce Ironton William Bulstrom Dwight Smith Ronald Barberton Labor Day P. M. Smith Bishopville Carl Welling Carol Ann Smith James Byceski Oscar Kloh Randa Lee Herman Kloh Kloh Regina Cloey Elma Heckert Arnold Heckert Eunice Heckert Union H. A. Rogers Donna Rogers Roy Dean Rogers Nancy Rutherford Lake Hope Robert Cavey Clea Hanning Cherlyn Ann Robert Hanning John Cavey Charles Morrison Greens Run Bert Murray Mona Sue Tryon Amesville Jacksonville Geraldine Nagle Perry Chalfant William Chesser Carl Weling Nere Customs Service Postal Service Under Indian Service Chambers of Commerce Oklahoman Okla City Uncle Sam France Italy Lawrence Sam Simmons Bashan Arthur Morarity Connie Kay Clifford Young Ed Howell Thomas McKay Oliver Bailey Minnie Orr Clara Circle of Carmel Point Rock James Cummings Cynthia Cummings Sammie Carrie Webb Joseph Freeman Post Wilkesville New Legion Grove Jarret Bobo John Silver Springfield Mammoth Onyx Caves Kentucky Henry Bobo Albany Bobo Frank Westfall Orley Rife Mattie Morris John Caster Fern Radcliff Carpenter Caster John Bable Union Ridge W. D. Bable D. W. Morris Bean Dinner Grove By Galbraith Sis
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