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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1946
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists publication day as weekday afternoons and Sunday mornings, with staff including Publisher Gordon and Managing Editor Charles Harris. It covers AP and Ohio press associations, with subscription prices by mail and carrier, plus notices about membership, postal matters, and international offices.
After World War I U.S. aviation lagged while Europe surged ahead. The Morrow Board framework remains, but hearings on Sen. Hugh Mitchell’s National Air Policy Board proposal promise a coordinated course for air transport, military balance, civil aviation, and production. Congress’ careful consideration is urged.
The article argues that delaying Operation Crossroads to Bikini atoll tests was not a cynical push to threaten the Soviet Union. It suggests the tests measure naval power and inform Navy funding, potentially guiding naval design, and urges proceeding to dispel the notion of a threat while improving international relations.
Ex service men at a university gathering stood as asked, showing unity and a resolve to defend world comradeship for peace. A veteran speaker asserted willingness to fight again to keep peace, reflecting hopes for a stronger America as world politics unfold. A veteran instructor lauded the earnestness of campus returnees from around the world.
In Washington the United States and Britain reject Russian tactics of threatening walkouts in the Security Council. About Tehran and Iran policy, UNRRA relief, and Eastern Europe, the piece argues open debate will expose Soviet aims and possibly erode its influence as the Iran and other disputes reach a UN forum.
Peter Edson discusses the Acheson Report on international atomic energy oversight. He notes denaturing fissionable materials can limit bomb use but cannot guarantee future undenaturation or complete safety. The piece outlines attempts to regulate by banning or inspecting bombs and proposes transferring uranium ownership to a UN world corporation, as a preliminary plan.
The article notes seven to eight year students are the hardest workers, having real world contact and clear goals. Instructors feel younger students are more focused on social activity than study, and urges many such veterans to help build a better America after the war.
The YPSC led the forenoon service at Church of Christ with Mrs Maude Williams as chorister and Mrs Marcella Brown at the piano. Rev Oliver Moore from Cincinnati Bible Seminary preached on what God will make of you, urging youth responsibility for church work and American future. The day included a hymn, communion, anthem, and benediction as the congregation departed.
Mr and Mrs Floyd McClellan and son Junior were surprised Sunday by relatives and friends to observe his birthday anniversary. Dinner guests included Brenton and Loretta McClellan Oakdale Maynard McClellan and family Newark Evelyn Ann Roger Paula Zanesville Gladstone Jones Zanesville William Kay Glen Hebron Francis Perkins and family Larry Hope Allen Dara Jane and Terry Duncan Falls.
In Glouster the Trimble Methodist Church Ladies Aid elected officers for the year, with Mrs. Ella Morrison as president, Mrs. Grace Sayre vice president, Mrs. Armel Rainey secretary, and Mrs. Sadie Morrison treasurer. They planned basement redecorating and exterior painting, and a covered dish lunch followed for 15 members and a guest. The April meeting will be at Mrs. Fern Johnson’s home. The same town hosts a W C T U meeting next Tuesday at 2:00 pm with Mrs. J H Henshaw hosting and Miss Esta Cunningham assisting. Fern Johnson of Trimble will be guest speaker.
Glouster residents report Monday and Tuesday visits at Miss Esta Cunningham’s home. Guests include Mrs. Raymond Cunningham of Richmond Virginia and Mrs. Charles Berger of Columbus. Several locals hosted visitors from Columbus New Jersey and Maryland. Ensign Sinn discharged last week will study Brown University in Providence. Families discuss Navy assignments and upcoming travel as Jimmie Maxwell and relatives visit Trimble before returning to Memphis.
Mrs. C. K. Rockhold hosted the Rothwell Club at 20 Madison St on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J. H. Henshaw in charge. The meeting opened with the flag pledge and club creed, business discussed, and Mrs. A. Bingman read on women’s organizations from the D.A.R. to WAVEs and SPARS.
Corning Cub Scout Pack 39 with Charles Woodruff as master forms a leadership team including Mrs. Marie Nelson and Mrs. Myrtle Tedrow as den mothers. Den Chiefs are Ed Ferguson Vernon Cales Dick Thomas and Tim Rocks assists until old enough for registration. Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Tedrow attended a den mother meeting in Zanesville on Wednesday. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Corning Mr and Mrs A G Heckman of Los Angeles announce the birth of a son on March 20. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hardy of Corning and the Heckmans plan to visit in Los Angeles for a big future.
Mr. and Mrs. E K Bryson hosted a Sunday noon family reunion dinner at their Earl Street home honoring son Robert K Bryson recently discharged from the Army Air Forces and marking the first wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John M Bryson Their sons John and Robert had met in Toledo after long separations with other relatives in attendance from Athens Columbus Ennis and surrounding areas
The Circle F Class of the Church of Christ will host an April Fool Day party Monday evening in the church social rooms at 7715 o clock. Attendees are asked to arrive wearing their clothes backwards except shoes worn normally and to enter through the rear door of the church.
The Trimble Grange will hold an open meeting in the hall Tuesday evening at 8 30. Members are asked to come prepared to work before and after the meeting. Two reels will be shown The Nation s Meat and Cows and Chickens. The public is invited to attend.
Glouster High School juniors present the class play Kicked Out of College in the high school gym Friday night at 8 o clock with an admission charged at the door. Glouster Lodge No 607 will meet Wednesday at 730 p m, fellowcraft degree conferred on three candidates. Past Matron of Order Eastern Star invites members to meet at Mrs Bertha Levion’s home Monday night at 8. Garden Club meets at Mrs C A Bingman’s home on Madison Street Thursday at 730 p m.
Mrs Blanche Pyle visited her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Roy Wright. Mr and Mrs Bert Woodley and son Michael spent last week in Detroit. Mrs Anna Hickman and family attended the funeral of her sister Mrs Minnie Jones in Shawnee. Everett Hickman and relatives visited. The Wade party motored to Leon Kentucky to visit Mr John Wade’s parents Carroll and Mrs Carroll.
Ann awakens in a hospital bed after a brutal incident. Colin apologizes for the harm to Ann and Helga’s frightened actions follow. Pete and Lord Peter are linked to the murder, while Ann recalls her lost baby and contemplates forgiveness and a new family as relatives visit. The aftermath unfolds with partial truth and lingering fear.
Mr and Mrs Chester Ward called on Mr and Mrs Ed Reeves at Bidwell Sunday. Mrs Clyde Harrison and Mrs Charles Harrison visited Kingston with Ralph Earl family. Miss Mabel Eakin visited Earl Vanzantz. Peggy Bradbury was in Athens Thursday. John Fields Eve lyn Wight and daughters moved to tenants of Harry Powell. Charles Tate and sons moved to Lester Roush home on Stingy Creek. Nora Tate and son Harlow plan to move back. Flora Bradbury returned home from Holzer Hospital by J L Coleman ambulance. Sherman Weimann purchased a car. School dismissed Tuesday afternoon due to rising creeks.
Martha Zehring of Chi Omega was selected Prom Queen and Delta Tau Delta’s Billy Bye was Prom King as Duke Ellington and his Orchestra provided the music. Miss Melvin Danielson of Ohio University Music Education led a clinic at Ohio State University.
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