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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1946

Page

4

Labor Board speech ruling clashes with free expression

The National Labor Relations Board calls an employer's during work hours speech on union matters coercive and not protected by the constitution, claiming the audience was captive. The Clark Brothers case in Olean is cited as evidence of government overreach, prompting dissent from Gerard Reilly and calls for legislative action.

Washington Oliver Wendell Helmes Supreme Court of the United States National Labor Relations Board America Labor Relations Board Germany Clark Brothers Olean Gerard Reilly Labor Board Supreme Court of the United States Thomas Vs. Collins Mr. Reilly A. F. of L Clark Congress

Colin Fitzgerald’s Independent Path and Quiet Remorse

Father Gene recalls Colin Fitzgerald as an independent, horse-loving young man connected to Mark and Honora in Innisfail. The story traces Colin’s cautious optimism about marriage, his past remorse over a careless act, and the hope he may find happiness with support from friends and family.

Gene Colin Mark Mark Fitzgerald Mayo Honora Ellen Father Gene Cecelia Colin Fitzgerald Ann Innisfail Harrington Block Ireland Louisiana Cotn Lad Charlotte

Railroads Deny Overcharge Claims in War Freight Handling

The Association of American Railroads rejects charges of government overcharges in war freight. Brigadier General Woods Williamson of the Army Transportation Corps cites voluntary rate readjustments that lowered costs, while noting no rail officer moved to government service and most authoritative personnel stayed with railroads. The group defends the industrys wartime performance as unequaled.

Association of American Railroads Woods Williamson Army Transportation Corps Interstate Commerce Commission

Fire loss records rise as July totals reach new high

The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports July losses near 41 million dollars, up 20 percent from last year and a new monthly high. Seven months of waste by fire total 338,304,000, surpassing any full year from 1942 to 1983, with over half a billion in the 12 months to July 31. Fire prevention urges individual responsibility from homeowners to workers, as Fire Prevention Week highlights the issue.

National Board of Fire Underwriters

Coal's role in American economy highlighted in House speech

Representative Ellis of West Virginia argues coal is a billion dollar industry in his state, the largest taxpayer and employer, a key power source, and essential to other industries. He notes coal powers 94 percent of locomotives and heats most homes, with national demand projected at 1 billion tons in three years.

House Ellis West Virginia Panama Canal

Consider Your Wife

Fortune Magazine poll shows executives claim men excel in people skills and decision making, while the authors argue that women actually decide firmly and influence others by waiting to reveal the choice. The piece invites readers to observe wives or secretaries to test these claims.

Fortune Magazine

Profits of U S shipyards under probe by Bland committee

Peter Edson notes the Bland committee will study government shipyard profits during the week of Sept 24. The probe targets 19 operators, examining cost and profit data from wartime Liberty ships and other vessels to assess the incentive system and production efficiency.

Washington U.S Virginia Schuyler Otis Bland Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Marvin J Coles Coles Yale Law School Thurman Arnold Maritime Commission Henry Kaiser Permanente Yards Kaiser-Vancouver St. Johns Florida Permanente

Public Forum Letter Proposes Fat Waste Incentive

Dorothy McDonald of The Plains suggests rewarding household workers who save and turn in waste fats with soap or other items. She notes frustration at losses when others grab rewards and argues four cents per pound is insufficient to motivate better collection.

Porter News Notes Aids Local Social Roundup

Porter notes list recent visits and travel among residents. Herbert Lawless of New York stayed with his father L A Lawless. San Savage returned to her home after caring for Mrs. D W Denney. Ed Reynolds and family returned from Orrville after visiting sister Mrs. Lincoln Franklin. Della Stevens and Roush family returned from Missouri Minnesota and Town. Maxine Neal from Columbus plans to attend Ohio University. Asa Stevens Columbus visited his brother H M Stevens. Raymond Fishes and Mrs Ebert Leish near Cincinnati visited Finy Leish. Anna Topping Blaine and Nellie Topping were together. The Bean Dinner at Wilkesville Sept 7 was attended by L A Lawless and others.

Porter A Wither Bell Baltimore Mott -Law T'S Herbert Lawless New York L. A. Lawless San Savage Inton D. W. Denney Ed Reynolds Orrville Lincoln Franklin Della Stevens Burz Roush Rarmond Roush Missouri Miingis Myrone Halles Marion Stils Maxine Neal Columbus Watter Neal Ohio Universe John Harper Rol Columbus Sunda S.C. Ialles Asa Stevens H. M. Stevens Nan Savate Cecil Blue Anna Topping Blaine Ida Vinns Nellie Topping Raymond Fishes Ebert MrLeish Cincinnati Mit Finy Stee Leish Ida Vinn Wilkesvite

Hemlock Grove Social News and Gatherings Brief

Attendees at Hemlock Grove Sunday School note a Sept 22 morning and evening preaching schedule. Granger reports 0 members at a meeting with Soph J Math. several local families and guests are listed as visitors and at reunions hosted by Nelsons and Averys. Community members include the Taylors, Hawks, Bentz, Midkiffs, and Gilmore with relatives from Alfred and Alfree.

Memlock Grove Ee Hemlock Grove Granger Soph J. Math Funders Plains Grance Bert Romine Gene Charles Tamine Nelson Avery Nelson

Straitsville Socials and Local Games Highlight Labor Day

Straitsville notes show Mrs Margarette Spicer and son Frank visiting Logan relatives, plus numerous local gatherings. Veterans Homecoming awards go to American Legion Post 510. Patsy Wallace wins amateur contest. Somerset band tops band contest. several visitors tour Lancaster, Barberton, and Columbus areas.

New Straitsville Margarette Spicer Frank Logan Dishon Pyterdeen Kieth Nelson Jerry Dalton Wiliam Rosjlins Gerry Larry Paul Jack Lanne Wiliam Rollins J. O. Wallace Kenneth Marlin Fr Wallace Ronnie Squate Gillespie T. Wallace New Lexaon Charles Donley William Hell Dora Webb Alice Angle Edna Rollins O. Wallace Bell Hellen Sayre Tywillia Donley Mary Morgan Bess Kemper Anna Kemper Mauda Martin American Legion Post No Lancaster William Chappalgar Sons Barberton Jean Wiliams Circle No. 2 Methodist Church Margret Thompson Thurma Jean Harry Thompson Columbus Carl Wenner Louise Wenner Indianapolis Ind William Sayre Charles Sayre Webb Switz George Pieres Vernon Hoy Gail Della Hoy Ola Straitsville

Ewington and Vicinity Personal News Notes

Ewington and area personal items report saw mill move plans from I B Ferry farm to E L Cottrills. Weekend visits include Bush Dunbar and Terry, Woodalls and McGhees. Frances, Blanche Davis rents home to Schilling and winters with Devault. Various locals on sick list: Nettie Painter, W W Pollster, Mary Ann Woodall, Edward Parsons.

Ewington N— Gond Cotrill I. B. Ferry E. L. Cottrills Blanche Davis Schilling Wikesville Alva Devault Draper Harry Boothe L. B. Terry Clarence Woodall Frank Ruth E. Rochester Frank Holcomb A. O. Woodall Nettie Painter W. W. Pollster Mary Ann Woodall Edward Parsons

Social and civic events noted in Athens area

Mrs Gordon K Bush hosted a luncheon at Hotel Berry with her mother Mrs S H Ackerman and Miss Andrea Ackerman and guests Harold Baedecker from Brooklyn among others. Episco pal student receptions, University sorority teas, and the National Brands picnic at Athens County Fairgrounds are listed alongside paving work on North Lancaster and Clark Streets. The WCTU annual convention planned at Glouster Church of Christ. Red Cross appeals and a Rural Letter Carriers picnic at the fairgrounds are recorded with local organizers named.

Gordon K. Bush Hotel Berry Sins H. B Ackerman Anddrew Ackerman Ackerman Miss Ackerman Harold Baedecker Brookly the Bush Home Strathmore Boulevard WCTU Athens County Church of Christ Glouster Airs Genevra Lewis Athens Lucille Linscott Amesville

Henderson Social Briefs Reflect Church, School, and Community

Henderson reports note WSCS meeting at Mrs. Minnie Johnson's home on September 1 with secret sisters revealed and September birthdays. Henderson School shows good attendance with Louise Sommer as principal, Bartram hired as instructor, Charles Wamsley named janitor. Local visits include Harold Garret from Parkersburg and Rev L D Scord dinner guests. revival at Henderson Tabernacle continues with Willie Johnson evangelist. Jimmy Mayes improving after hip fracture.

Henderson WSCS Henderson Methodist Church Minnie Johnson Henderson School Louise Sommer Bartram Point Pleasant Charles Wamsley Arm Rame Moore Harold Garret Parkersburg L. D. Scord Ion Robert Mayes Francis Clark Flo Robbins Baltimore Imogene Moore Van Elizapeth Mayes Charles Clark Seatle J. T. Mayes Lonnie Noble Mary Ann Elmore Casto Lynn Bertha Casto Bonnie Wardie Henderson Tabernacle Willie Johnson Jimmy Mayes

Former Albany Pastor Publishes Book On Russia

Stephen Nenoff formerly of Albany First Church has released Two Worlds USA USSR a provocative work arguing no compromise exists between the United States and the Soviet Union. Nenoff traces USSR philosophy from religion to politics and urges awareness of global tensions while stressing his scholarship and international background. Midland Pub. Co. Chicago priced at 2.75.

Stephen Nenoff Albany Europe Nenoff Bulgaria Sofia Theotorical Seminary Denmark United States Russia U.S.R U.S.S.R Heaven Hell Midland Pub. Co Chicago

Bashan Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits

Brief News notes list multiple visits across Steubenville Middleport Parkersburg and Syracuse. Families including Marsh Orr Bentz McKay Ballard Deihl and Foster with residents in Bashan and West Virginia exchange visits and attend conferences and shows over a weekend.

Bashan Parkerstore Ralph Ballard Victor Deihl West Virginia Margaret Foster Glen Tuttley Pomeroy

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch Veology Erm Coal Peter Edson the Public Forum Hemlock Grove Drew Smith Smith Aver George Logan Silas Taylor Arthur Atherton Clarence Alfree Straitsville Ewington and Vicinity Episcopal Preference Constance Leete Terrace Amy T Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary Ohio University National Brands Athens County Fairgrounds FL E. Dowler Fred Beckier Lancaster St Clark St Cemetery St Curran Drive Red Cross M.D. Hughes The American Red Cross Athens County Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Social Briefs By Galbraith
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