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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1946

Page

4

Subscriptions and postal notices for a university paper

Details on subscription rates by region and duration including 2 months for 225 and 1 year options. Mentions overseas and domestic mail, a request letter for overseas subscribers, and that the publication is mailed as Second Class Matter. References to John W. Piles Company and advertising offices in Chicago New York Columbus and Cleveland. Obituary and card of thanks fees noted.

Sweer Ohio Fe Sons Athens Univ John W. Piles Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Nine Pairs of Nylons Triggered Store Stock Drama

A New Jersey woman wrote her congressman in high rage after visiting many stores and standing in long lines to accumulate nine pairs of nylon stockings that she cannot wear because they are too short. The piece argues stocking shortages affect many women, condemns hoarding, and notes the broader hardship of finding hosiery.

New Jersey

Civic Beautification in Nelsonville Trees Bring Lasting Color

Civic beautification gets lip service but Nelsonville shows action as the Community Garden Club plants 300 flowering trees. Small towns rely on determined individuals to fund and carry through plantings while the payoff appears years later. Athens saw a similar effort on East State Street, with patience required for trees to mature and justify the work.

Nelsonville Community Garden Club Athens

Why Continue Fairy Tales Wage Price Policy Debate

A national wage price policy is announced to curb wage problems and adjust prices where hardship exists while boosting production. The piece criticizes inflation, urges truth about deficits and spending, and argues wages should rise only with increased output per worker. It asserts government deficits fuel inflation and calls for reduced federal expenditures.

Community waste problem in Athens prompts call for education

The writer urges adults to stop littering and to teach children hygiene and civic pride. They criticize both ages for tossing candy wrappers and papers onto streets and yards, noting wind spreads the waste and leaves property owners to clean up. Officials cannot police every passerby, and parental responsibility is emphasized.

Athens Polic

Navy strength must be maintained to deter future war

David Lawrence argues that public mood favors naval cuts, but history shows that underfunding before Pearl Harbor left the United States vulnerable. He cites Admiral Nimitz testimony, Budget Bureau actions, and the need for battleships and carrier fleets to defend coastlines and support offensives.

Washington United States Truman Harding America Pearl Harbor Hawaii Nimitz Navy Budget Bureau Guam Saipan Iwo Jima Japan Normandy France Avay Philippines Okinawa Britain Hitler Germany

Health Bill Hearings Begin Amid National Debate

Peter Edson notes the Wagner Murray Dingell Health Bill moves to Senate Education and Labor hearings with broad public interest. The plan proposes a 3 percent payroll tax up to 108 annually, covering extensive medical services for employed persons and families, while AMA opposition shifts as voluntary plans grow.

Washington Senate Committee On Education and Labor Congress Roosevelt Harry Truman American Medical Association A.M.A Blue Cross Associated Medical Care Plans, Inc

News Your? Dad Read News Your? Dad Read TEN YEARS AGO

Irma E. Voigt of Ohio University spoke at the Coshocton YWCA annual dinner on New Frontiers for Women. The Green Light review by Mrs. L C Staats at Pallas Club meeting at Mrs. William Shepherd home. Constance Andrews a guest at Hotel Lincoln New York City. Nabby Lee Ames chapter DAB regent Mrs. Finsterwald and vice regent Mrs. Nichols returned from state conference Springfield.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Coshocton Ywca Lloyd ¢. Douglas L. C. Staats Pallas Club William Shepherd Morris Ave Rush Elliott Constance Andrews Congress Apartments Lincoln New York City 3. W. Finsterwald Nabby Lee Ames DAB L. Nichols Springfield

Ravenswood Social Notes and Local Movements

Ravenswood social notes list residents visiting in town and nearby, including Oliver Talbert of Sandyville, the leasing of Ravenswood Hotel by Harvey Starr and Mrs Forbes, and visits by Miss Elizabeth Anne Rowley and the Arnetts. Bishop Oxnam accuses the Roman Catholic Church in America of threatening political and religious freedom in a Boston address.

Boston G. Bromley Oxnam Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Roman Catholic Church In

Russians Bluffing or Not in Quest for Global Influence

Dewitt Mackenzie argues Russia has a deliberate plan to secure a zone of influence in Europe and Asia and is not bluffing. He warns that unresolved questions between Moscow and the Western Allies risk suspicion and peace, and notes Russians may resist adopting Western government while Americans and Britons fight communism.

Dewitt MacKenzie Courtieg Europe Russia America Britain Asia Moscow Soviet Union Uncle Sam John Bull United States

An Early Spring Poem by Bessie M. Gorslene

An early spring poem replies to Leda Sams with March imagery of blooming flowers, transition from winter to new growth, and a mood of hope healing and gratitude. The piece notes national endurance through Calvary, remembering no foreign foe, and ends with a reflective, peaceful sentiment.

Leda Sams Mar

Funeral Services for Miss Martha Lowry Held in Union Furnace

Funeral services were conducted at Asbury Church Saturday afternoon for Miss Martha Lowry. The singing group included Mrs. Chesser Mrs. Rudolph Sutton and Mrs. William Kennedy with Addison Frey at piano. Pallbearers were Loyd Chesser Dick Anderson Dwaine Clark Jerry Clark Rudolph Sutton and Don Iles.

Union Furnace Asbury Martha Lowry Chesser Rudolph Sutton William Kennedy Addison Frey Loyd Chesser Dick Anderson Dwaine Clark Jerry Clark Don Iles Clyde Disbennet Lois James Bickle Canal Winchester John Bickle Dallas Worthman Dan Reinshell Cynthia Cunningham Bird Duffee Logan Millie King Mary Kennedy Dan Jones Velma Frey Charles Justus Columbus

Albany Social Notes Highlights Local Club Activities

Albany ALBANY The Albany WSCS met with Mrs Witliam Guillogg on March 8. A $5 Red Cross donation was recorded. Members listed include Ida Elliott Bertha Canny Irene Wingett Pearl Ator Melva Radcliffe Lida Young Martha Tewksbury Norma Gillogly Flora Say lor Fanny Eccles Edith Baughman. Carrie Hall Club anniversary observed with guests. Officers elected: President Margaret Russell Vice Fern Hooper Secretary Eva Sanders Treasurer Helena Whaley. April meeting planned with quilting day. Local property sales noted including Brooks Russell to Raymond Bobo and others on Carpenter Road. Paul Gillogly recently returned from 30 months overseas service.

Albany WSCS Witliam Guillogg Edith Baughman Red Cross Ida Elliott Bertha Canny Irene Wingett Pearl Ator Melva Radcliffe Lida Young Martha Tewksbury Norma Gillogly Flora Saylor Fanny Eccles Melvina Gillogly Paul Gillogly

Bradbury Bible School Offering Supports Orphans Home

Bradbury family notices list Sunday Bible School attendance of 80 and an offering of 10.36 sent to Cleveland Orphans' Home. Several local families host, visit, and attend birthday parties for George Sisson and William Smith children Pauline and Ray. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hysell, T. V. King, Bud Russell, Jimmy Bitter, Clarence Rutt, Fred Russell, and William Smith.

Lane S. .M. Gilmore Clarence Rutt Toledo Fred Russell George Sisson William Smith Pauline Ray Magdaline Evelyn Ruby Hyzell Billy Rumfield Nancy Charles Fridley Shirley Rhoda Bessie Carter Mary Ellen Smith

Beulah's Rumor Haunts Ann and Colin in Town

Ann faces rumors that Beulah Bedelle spread a scandal accusing her of influencing Pete Carpello’s departure and implying the child Ann lost wasn’t Colin Drake’s. Colin and Joan plot how to protect Ann while denying the insinuations and keeping Beulah from public harm. The tension centers on reputations, concealment, and the strain on the couple.

Ann Colin Susie Bones Duck Drake Mr. Drake Mrs. Warren Warrens Joan Warren Seattle Joan Charmin Beulah Bedelle Beulah Pete Carpello Helga Skippy

Helen MacLeod Service Guild meets in Coolville

The Helen MacLeod Service Guild plans a Thursday April 4 meeting at Mrs. A. W. Brandeberrys home. Members will respond to a roll call by naming a favorite tree. A pot luck supper costs 72.45 dollars. Red Cross chair Clyde Parrish reports 530 dollars raised to date.

Coolville Helen Macleod A. W. Brandeberrs Clyde Parrish Red Cross Drive T. F. Cecil Columbus Grange Troy Grange Cecil J. H. le Master Betty Hornsby Carlton Barnhart C. E. Hornsby Eddie Alva Bails Corning Wlliam Pullins E. M. Daugherty Glennis Daugherty Michael Marietta Joseph Shepard Sterling J. L. Shepard Myris Griffin Everett Wigal New Marshfield Donna Nora Wolfe Chester Icy Day Grogan Parkersburg

Point Rock News Briefs

Mr and Mrs Wesley Gregory and Richard Jordan were at Athens on business Saturday. Mr and Mrs Earl Bratton and family moved Tuesday from Columbus to his farm home here recently vacated by Pearl Bratton. Clayton Morris spent weekend with his parents D V and Mrs Morris. Marlin Verigan of Springfield recently visited his parents Garnet and Mrs Verigan. The Point Rock Juniors 4 H Club met Tuesday night with Clayton Morris led by Guy Roberts. They meet April 2 with Everett Holcomb. W R Holcomb lost a horse last week and purchased another.

Point Rock Wesley Gregory Richard Jordan Athens Earl Bratton Columbus Pearl Bratton Clayton Morris D. V. Morris Marlin Verigan Springfield Garnet Verigan Guy Roberts Everett Holcomb W. R. Holcomb

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