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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1946

Page

4

Subscription rates and mailing details for Athens paper

Rates listed by Carne include one year fourteen dollars, six months six fifty, three months three twenty five, two weeks two fifty two. for carriers and nonresidents different prices apply. Overseas service men require a request letter. Paper is registered Second Class Matter in Athens Ohio under 1918 act, with notices and obituary charges as specified.

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Truman Sets U S Policy The World Must Work Through the UN

In a Chicago speech President Truman states that the United States asserts broad participation in world affairs under the United Nations Charter. He argues nations share interests but must reconcile them through the UN to maintain peace and prevent global conflict. The piece notes a shift from prewar limits to active, principled American involvement in disputes worldwide.

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Dr Bancroft advises Ann to stop smoking and drinking

Ann defends herself as she and Colin move to Seattle for treatment after a stern prescription from Dr Bancroft. He orders Ann to quit, and asks Colin to join the consults. Jock returns, questions change, while Millicent and Nina visit with mixed, pointed remarks about marriages and babies.

Marriage unites Miss Cochran and Edward Foster

Miss Betty Cochran and Edward Foster were married Friday at 3 o clock in The Plains. Rev J N Lakin of the Nazarene Church performed the ceremony. The note also lists many social visits and local property transactions involving area residents and families from Athens Canton Dayton and Willard with several moves and weekend gatherings.

Last Rites For The League Of Nations

The piece laments the League of Nations as near death and compares its fate to the United Nations. It argues the fatal flaw was domination by powerful members, tracing defiance by big powers through 1930s events. It suggests hope lies in world publics and contrasts preambles of the League and UN.

League of Nations Geneva League United Nations United Kingdom France Italy Japan Tottering League Germany Ethiopia Big Five

Four Little Words Threaten Paper Carriers in Congress

Altoona Mirror reports concern over an amendment to the wage and hour act adding or in connection with to extend child labor rules to all minors under 16 handling newspapers. The piece argues such changes could bar 14 and 15 year olds from delivering papers, removing hours and employment, and urges readers to contact their senator and representative.

Congress Children's Bureau Federal Labor Department Altoona Penn Mirror

Truman MacArthur clash over force and peace in Washington Tokyo

Peter Edson contrasts President Truman and General MacArthur in separate speeches. Truman urges strength to secure world peace and warns against quick disarmament while maintaining a capable military. MacArthur argues UN aims require universal renunciation of war and questions the efficacy of a pooled force while cautioning against repeating past failures.

Washington Truman Chicago Douglas MacArthur Allied Council For Japan Tokyo MacArthur General MacArthur United Nations Organization United States Soviet Russia Maxim Litvinov League of Nations

Service club letter urges fair treatment for returning servicemen

The Public Forum letter from Mrs Parker Sniffen, president of York Township Service Club, argues the city should avoid punishing two returning service men for a minor parking offense. It calls for diplomacy, compassionate handling, and warns against overzealous fines while stressing the need to keep youth in Nelsonville and to treat veterans with respect. The note emphasizes the men’s good records and questions harsh public ridicule or heavy penalties.

the Messenger Fred Mulligan Hon Jack Mulligan Jimmy Linscott Nelsonville Parker Sniffen York Township

Ewington News Briefs Move to Sawmill Site Notes Visits

Ewington briefs report a busy weekend with Cottrills visiting parents and relatives in Radcliff and Marion, Unroe attending a Gal lis funeral, Bruce Unroe returning to work in Gall ipolis after Navy discharge, and multiple local gatherings. The Cottrills, Woodalls, Polsteys, and McMillins share Sunday dinners and shows.

A. O. Woodall Jack Cottrill Marion Cottrill Wirt Polstey Akron W. W. Polstey Robert McMillin A. C. Woodall

Shade Art and iThimble Club meets with Mrs Burson

Shade The Shade Art and iThimble Club gathered with Mrs 4 C Burson on March 21 for a quilting session and potluck dinner. Attendees included Primrose Green Nettie Harris Ronnie Mildred Niggemeyer and Charles Etta Cullums Ethel Williams Beverly Van Meter Mrs McCoy Mrs Coates Susan Davis Faye Wingett Mary King and son Dewey Mabel Shumway Leola Swartz Marilyn Lenora Williams Ann Williams Joyce Ann Carrie L Williams Zelda Perry Edna Fulton Hazel Creamer Audena O Brien and Gaughters Faye and Luetta Catherine Slusher and daughters Rosemary and Connie Jo Dorotha Matthews and nephew from Tiffin Ohio plus the hostess Mrs Burson. They were joined by Mrs Sylvia Martin Mrs Ray and Mary Bobo in the afternoon. The next meeting will be April 11 in the Grange Hall. Mabel Shumway Sylvia Martin and Mrs Burson will provide work. Estella Hudnall Darwin spent the weekend with her aunt Kate Sinclair and family. They attended the funeral of Mrs Lewis McCumber at Laurel Cliff. Anna Williams and children visited her father Melvin Sargent in Huntington last week. Leonard Wallace and sons drilled a good gas well Monday on Ernest Heaton s property near Hemlock Grove. Opal Sinclair and Ann Stanley spent Wednesday in Pomeroy. James Hartley visits friends from Camp Campbell Ky during leave. Mrs Oat Williams moved from Milton Ashworth property to live with her son Pat Williams.

Shade Art and iThimble Club 4. C. .Burson Primrose Green Nettie Harris Ronnie Mildred Niggemeyer Charles Marilyn Lenora Williams Ann Williams Joyce Ann Carrie L. Williams Zelda Perry Edna Fulton Hazel Creamer Audena O'Brien Faye Luetta Catherine Slusher Rosemary Connie Jo Dorotha Matthews Tiffin Burson Sylvia Martin Ray Mary Bobo Grange Hall Mabel Shumway Estella Hudnall Darwin Kate Sinclair Lewis McCumber Laurel Cliff Anna Williams Melvin Sargent Huntington Leonard Wallace Ernest Heaton Hemlock Grove Opal Sinclair Ann Stanley Pomeroy James Hartley Camp Campbell

Broadwell News Briefs Highlights Local Social Visits

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W J Phillips included E M Phillips of East Canton Clyde Brown Mona Brown of Zanesville Edward Coen George Taylor of Stewart and others Hattie Hendershott spent a week in Columbus with relatives while several families visited or hosted gatherings in the area including trips to Athens Shawnee Malta and Belpre for various visits and errands.

Phi Tau Theta elects 17 year old president

Earl Halter at 17 is elected president of Phi Tau Theta fraternity with Ray Youns from University Terrace elected as vice president. Mrs. Mary Brown hosts 85th birthday party at 26 N Congress St. Cur rent Events Club hosts Prof. George Starcher who spoke of his Europe trip. Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae guests attend a sorority dinner. Twenty years ago Athens High Band made first out of town trip to New Lexington on May 7 with 54 members. Elsie Bridgewater attends Lucille Leyshon and Theodore Stettler wedding in Logan. Alpha Province of Alpha Gamma Delta holds a convention in Athens with 60 delegates. Nelsonville M C A sponsors Marble Tournament for boys, led by Mike Ely and others.

Earl Halter Kurtz Ave Phi Tau Theta Methodist Men's Ray Youns University Terrace Athens New Lexington

Hemlock Grove Social Bulletin Highlights Local Events

Attendance at Sunday School was 24 as Hemlock Grove neighbors share church notices. Rev. Joe Maffett of Athens will preach Sunday evening. Hemlock Grove Grange met with 54 members. one new member took the obligation. Officers practiced degree work. A talk covered the Lecture Short Course at Columbus. Various visits, social gatherings, and a forthcoming wedding for Avis Logan to Elmer Bailey are noted among frequent local families and neighbors.

Hemlock Grove Joe Maffett Athens Ralph Gilbert Columbus Nolan Don Betzing Sewing Club Ernest Cullums Betty Heilman Bunker Hill Freda Gruesser Pomeroy Ziba Midkiff Wilbur Midkiff Porter Midkiff Tom Ruth Sally Eldon Clark Henry ‘Euler Racine Ziba Midkiff J. J. Will George Logan Avis Elmer Bailey George’Logan Frank Clark Vickie and Bennetta Jewell Story Vern Collins Belpre

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Dr. Bancroft Ann Colin iSeattle Jock Jack Millicent Nina Hare! Heidergott the Plains News the Plains Betty Cochran Edward Foster J. N. Lakin The Nazarene Church Clarence Hunter Carolyn Teresa George Niggemeyer Polly Richard Niggemeyer Paul Wulichney, Jr Franklin Shafer Canton William Stalder Stanley McClellan Truetown Will Hess Hess Jim Bell Place Phil Everett West Dayton Carl Call Ida Belle Bayless Hill Cal Joe Wallace Melvin Talbert Mary Leonard Property William Evans Willard Henry Evans June Staley Linda Beth Luke Hardy L. W. McDaniel Frank O'Neil Eldred Shafer Willard Adams Mike Dukeman Dude Grandy New Straitsvile L. W. White Elizabeth Grandy E. T. Thompson Land West Lafayette Lawrence Cart Sheltering Arms Dean Nida Fred Nida L. Lohse iNida Ellen Baptist John Scott Ashland Lea Agen Peter Edson the Public Forum Ewington Broadwell Lotie Brill Evalina Brill Keith Arnee Starling Chesterhill Oscar James Ralph Westbrook Marietta Frank Parsons Cook van Dyke Cora McDonald Mary Parsons McBee Co Bernard White Ison Dale Simon Layton Ed Smith Shawnee Connie van Dyke John Martin Paul Orville Stover New England John ‘Weaver Malta Ella Ogg Patersburg Lester White Will Place Near Cutler iHattie Hendershott Mary Brown N. Congress St Charles G. Kinison Highland Ave George Starcher Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Roger J. Jones Seth W. Lewis Margaret Haskins Mary Helen Les Elsie Bridgewater Logan Lucille Leyshon Theodore Stettler Alpha Province Sorority Nelsonville ¥. M. C. A Mike Ely Joe Griffin L. Howearth Charles Anderson Hemlock Grove Social By Galbraith
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