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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1947
Page
4
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The United Nations faces renewed scrutiny as 500 diplomats from 55 nations begin a General Assembly session at Flushing Meadows on September 16. Critics say the UN cannot keep peace, while supporters argue for wider public understanding and possible reforms.
Dr. William A. O Brien notes impetigo spreads mainly on the patient own skin and can become epidemic in shared living. The illness begins with a small blister that ruptures into a crusty sore, yellow to brown, easily removed, with circular spread around the edge and healing as crusts form.
Seventeen items describe a string of incidents and events from Blue Lake area. Reports include Ralph Burgess in Columbus hospital after a kerosene blaze, home fires from wiring, family visits, engagements and a Sept wedding planned in Columbus, a large Sheets family reunion, a major storm causing crop and livestock damage near Blue Lake, and public health notes on impetigo with causes treatment and prevention.
The newspaper Labor argues free enterprise would fail without democracy and cautions against statism. It acknowledges crimes by both free enterprise and organized labor, contending reforms can occur within the system, while dictatorship requires revolution and war for correction.
An appeal highlights escalating fire losses in the United States with June and July totals soaring past 50 million dollars and annualized losses near 642 million. The argument equates future waste to a billion yearly and urges readers to invest in fire prevention to protect homes factories jobs and savings.
An admonition warns residents about strangers offering men’s clothing samples in town. One man reportedly paid for a suit that was never delivered and the salesman vanished. The speaker urges orders only after delivery and inspection and cautions against trusting shady sellers.
A fragment from Exodus echoes moral law stating not to covet a neighbor’s house wife servant or livestock. The archaic phrasing reflects biblical emphasis on desires over possessions and social relations.
Washington correspondence notes that all 2 088 966 federal employees must sign affidavits denying affiliation with groups seeking to overthrow the government. John L. Lewis balks, prompting AFL leadership scrutiny and potential effects on NLRB access. The Hatch Act precedent from 1939 remains cited, with enforcement and oath duties outlined for government service.
The Public Forum in The Messenger questions what American justice means after reporting on a con man and a trusted associate convicting a feeble minded man. The letter criticizes defense witnesses being silenced and costs to a working man, suggesting a systemic failure in justice.
A concise quotation from Mary Baker Eddy asserts that interior thoughts and actions are the sovereign cures for world suffering, emphasizing moral agency and practical virtue as path to relief.
New milk houses are going up on Ohio farms to meet stricter health inspections and to provide convenient storage and cleaning spaces. Builder guidance from J D Blickle of Ohio State University covers materials, dimensions, and placement near barns while complying with health rules on proximity to hog lots and manure piles.
Logan County Treasurer Ralph W. Moorhead reports $4,770 in sales tax stamps sold for the period ending Sept. 13 reflecting a $2,198 rise over the 1946 week of $2,572. The yearly total reaches $109,376 versus $81,221 the prior year, a gain of $28,155.
Wildlife conservationists warn that uncontrolled house cats are major predators harming wildlife. Unlike wild predators that hunt mainly at night cats may roam and kill at any hour, posing a persistent threat to native species and ecological balance.
The Hocking County Fair in Logan opens at 6 p m with crowded departments and prizes. Improvements include a new lighting system sound setup and fresh facilities. Admission varies by age with parking free and traffic directed from southeast and Hunter streets.
The Hocking County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America postpones its September meeting to September 25 due to the Hocking County Fair and related events. Dr C F Rauch, president, said E K Sheffield will oversee this session.
Mrs Jasper Iles of 480 East Front Street has been returned from Grant Hospital Columbus after surgery two weeks ago. She will return to the hospital in four weeks for cast removal and further treatment.
Logan Kiwanis Club heard a briefing on National Life Insurance for World War II veterans. John A. Woodley explained the program’s history and benefits, noting one policy offers a lump sum settlement after two years of service. Guests Joe Thomas and Dick Frasure attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Shaw near Logan hosted a dinner for their son Otto in birthday anniversary celebration. The supper featured summer flowers lighted tapers and a birthday cake with guests including Mrs. Shaw Sandra Mrs. Carpenter Mrs. Emma Shaw Mr. and Mrs. George Shaw and daughters Nancy Suzanne Mary Ann Mr. and Mrs. Lester Risch and daughters Jane and Carol Ann.
The September meeting of the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society at St Matthew Lutheran Church was led by President and program leader Mrs Alice Koppe. Rev Paul N Warner led prayer, scripture was read by Mrs T C Johnson, and the topic was North and South American Indians with reports on five Lutheran missions in South America.
Judge Harley Meyer grants Helen Christel a divorce from Robert N. Christel after a hearing in the court of common pleas. The plaintiff pays costs and is restored to her former name Helen Spackey.
Investigation of a theft at Edna's Food Market 1147 W Hunter St. reports intruders broke a rear window and unlocked a door to enter. They stole candy cigarets and a fountain pen valued about $10. A store room was ransacked.
Murray City High School announced its annual class elections. Supt Joseph S Stone named Marilyn Stone as student council president and listed officers for grades 11 through 12 including Tom Mitchell, Adrian Hoskins, and Glenroy Sorrell among others. Elected student council reps include Mildred Gill, Bob Bittner, Delmar Neal, Joe Stone, George KoziK, and Dick Wilson.
Funeral services for Zennia Ankrom age 52 who died of a heart ailment Saturday were conducted Tuesday at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. A N Grueser officiating. Music by Mrs Earl Roberts and Mrs Clarence Phillips, organist Carl Spence. Pallbearers were Joe Brown George Smith Pearl Cable Marvin Kuhn Porter Ruff Albert Kaiser. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Logan reports patient movements at Hocking Valley Hospital with a list of admissions and dismissals provided for today.
Admitted list includes Mrs Edgar Walker of New Straits ville Mrs Adolph Levandofsky of Buch tel and Mrs L Lyons of Nelsonville Route indicating a formal enrollment or attendance notice.
Mrs Samuel Levering and Mrs Kenneth Thomas of New Straitsville are discharged. Mrs James Whitmore of Nelson ville is moved to White Cross Hospital in Columbus.
The Department of Washington and the Marine Corps League urged renaming Mount Rainier’s Tahoma Glacier to United States Marines Memorial Glacier to honor 32 Marines killed when their transport plane crashed December 10. The bodies were entombed in crevasses after search efforts halted due to hazard.
A two car collision in Akron yesterday killed Mrs. Sue Black, 79. The crash involved two vehicles and the cause is under investigation by local authorities. The victim was identified by her name and age, with no further details released.
Commissioners Andrew Murphy and John Hawk attended a Columbus conference regarding the Athens County road program. Mrs Ed Carleton of Coolville hosted her sister Mrs L Posey and Mrs H J Fields with her son. Louise G Leete and daughter Constance returned to Athens after a western trip including Hollywood. Mr and Mrs Thomas Spencer of Nelsonville hosted a dinner party for Chauncey guests.
109 years ago Mrs. Marie Huff was named temporary postmistress at Thure man succeeding John Davis who resigned. Visitors Mrs. Eliza Starling and Mrs. Harry Lawrence from Amesville visited sister Mrs. Jennie Boyde in Sugar Creek. Ohio University admissions registrar received applications from Athens residents Mable M. Connett John C. Fulton Lawrence G. Helwig Gerald F. Stauffer Robert L. Stratton Mary Elizabeth Davies The Plains Helen C. Pennell Athens Route 7 Edson T. Parker Long Bottom Margaret I. Spencer Racine Dorothy E. Varian Letart Falls Carl E. Calloway Coolville Route 3 Leslie W. Fry McArthur Route 1
NBC offers Dennis Day Tex and Jinx and District Attorney at nine with Big Story and Pat O’Brien theater. CBS features Dr Christian Drama Rhapsody in Rhythm The Whistler and Doorway to Life. ABC presents Lone Ranger Paul Whiteman Eddie Albert Show and Phil Silvers. MBS Crime Book Drama Quiet Please Name of Song Quiz Shawes of the Mind.
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