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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1946

Page

4

US Russia tension deepens over atomic fears and spies

The article outlines mutual distrust between the United States and Russia, citing missing American officers in the Russian zone near Bern, alleged spy activity, and Russia’s resistance to international atomic inspections. It notes American skepticism about sharing atomic knowledge, fears of a totalitarian use of the bomb, and the likelihood that Russia will refuse broad inspections while maintaining sovereignty.

Washington United States Russia Bern McNarney Berlin Potsdam Seattle Wash China Commun Attac Gram Moscow Security Council Congress Gromsko

Cecily Faces Courtship Pressure and House Help Mess

Cecily quits her sorority amid dating tensions and family pressure over staff. Aunt Mavis arranges a home solution while Delia frets over money and status, and Cecily proves a willing helper as the household reshapes its chores and routines.

Cecily Della Delia Thorne Corinna Deila's

New Senate Reorganization Aims to Modernize Congress

Congress passes a sweeping reorganization bill trimming 46 standing committees and shifting paperwork to agencies. It promises faster, clearer lawmaking, better staffed with counsel and investigators, and potential tax relief and prosperity, though real gains depend on voters choosing effective leaders.

Senate Capitol Hill Congress House

Signs U S wholesale prices rising amid war related factors

Ohio State University economists say history shows inflation runs with wars and current conditions indicate a fifth inflation period driven by war. They caution price rises depend on consumer behavior, with buyers pushing up prices as scarce goods run low, while production eventually catches up.

United States Ohio State University OPA

Forest fire caution as Ohio counties share forest land funds

Time for care urges Ohioans to protect woodlands from fire as Hockmeg and Winter Counties share a state allocation for forest land purchases. Dry summer conditions raise risk with smokers causing 25 percent of fires and picnic or camp fires 25 percent.

Hockmeg

Potsdam Declares Policy But Leaves Treaty Details

Peter Edson reviews the Potsdam declaration a year after its release, noting it outlines medium range policy while long term peace treaties will set final policy. He traces council roles, disagreements at London, and progress toward peace conferences with Italy Finland Romania Bulgaria and Hungary, amid ongoing soil erosion concerns in Ohio.

Washington Truman Stalin Churchill Clement Attlee Berlin Paris Roosevelt Yalta Potsdam United States Great Britain Russia France Commuunique Council of Foreign Ministers London Italy Finland Romania Bulgaria Hungary U.S

Ladies Bible Class of The Plains Meets at Keeton Residence

The Plains Ladies Bible Class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keeton with Margaret Adams as president. Readings by Donelson and Agnes Powell. nine visitors attended. guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keeton and several named attendees and guests.

Ladies Bible Class of the Plains Charles Keeton

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Plans August Picnic

At a Chauncey meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers, plans were laid for the annual picnic and outing set for August 18 at the K of P building. The report notes Luetlle Showalkman as a present attendee.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Wars K of P Luetlle Showalkman

Chauncey Personalities Highlight Local Hosts Visit

Mrs Annie W lay of Athens recently dined with Mrs Carrie Channel in The Plains. Mr and Mrs Gilmert Love returned to Columbus after visiting Mrs Loves parents and grandmother Mrs Henry Morgan and Mrs Mary Meinhart in Chaunces.

Chauscey Annie Wilay Athens Carrie Channel the Plains Gilmert Love Columbus Henry Morgan Mary Meinhart Chaunces

Garden Club Picnic and Officers Election in Chauncey

The Plains Garden Club held an annual picnic at president Mrs. Lucy McDonald’s home. Officers elected for the coming year are President Mrs. Bernice Humphrey, Vice President Mrs. Marie Michael, Secretary Mrs. Jeanette Tipton. Dues payable before the next meeting hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Winefordner. Present were Mrs. M. O. Bryan, Mrs. Herman Humphrey, Mrs. Floyd Linscott, Mrs. V. O. Kail, Mrs. Harry Wallace, Mrs. Ray Michael, Mrs. Harold Winefordner, Mrs. Paul Tipton, and Mrs. Sara McDonald.

Chauncey Plains Garden Club Lucy McDonald Bernice Humphrey Marie Michael Jeanette Tipton Elizabeth Winefordner Herman Humphrey Floyd Linscott V. O. Kail Harry Wallace Ray Michael Harold Winefordner Paul Tipton Sara McDonald

Birthday Dinner Honors Grandson Craig Patton

Mrs. Grover Patton of Millfield entertained with a dinner honoring her grandson Craig Patton on his second birthday. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Woodrow Patton and son Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sanders and children Sandra and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. William Wemmer, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett, and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Patton.

Chauncey Grover Patton Millfield Craig Patton Woodrow Patton Craig Charles Sanders Sandra Joe Willam Wemmer Elizabeth Robinett

Sunshine Club to Meet Thursday at Barnhart Home

Members of the Sunshine Club will gather Thursday August 8 at the home of Mrs. Ora Barnhart. Mrs. Iva Hillyer serves as president.

Chauncey Sunshine Club Ora Barnhart Iva Hillyer

Needle Club To Meet In Millfield Home

Millfield Needle Club will be entertained Wednesday night by Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett at her Millfield residence. In Ames Iowa Kenneth Friebe was elected president of the International Luther League of the American Lutheran Church, with Waseca Minnesota noted in the election.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Elizabeth Robinett Ames Kenneth Friebe Waseca Minn International Luther League of the American Lutheran Church

Scurlocks Entertain With Dinner After Tent Meeting

Mr and Mrs Owen Scurlock and children Jerry and Jeannette of Welsong Route 1 entertained their guest Mrs Carrie channel of The Plains. The group attended the tent meeting at Carbondale led by Rev George Scott and Rev N A Wickline.

Chauncey Owen Scurlock Jerry Jeannette Carrie Hannel Plains Scurlock Carbondale George Scott N. A. Wickline

Miss Matheny To Be Bride

Chauncey Mrs. and Mrs. Ivan Matheny announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to Mr. Robert Bachman of Cleveland. Jean attended Nelsonville High then moved to Cleveland where she works as secretary. Bachman, a West Technical High School graduate, served three years in the Navy aboard the USS Indiana and now works for Industrial Rayon Corporation.

Chauncey Ivan Matheny Dearborn Ave Cleveland Millfield Nelsonville Jean Robert Bachman Miss Matheny BE. W. Ferry Screw Products Co Bachman West Technical High School Navy U.S.S. Indiana The Industrial Rayon Corporation Elizabeth Robinett

Milton Gene Hartman born at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth notice for Clifford Hartman Jr and wife announcing Milton Gene Hartman born July 30 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens weighing eight pounds two ounces. Grandparents Milton Patton Chauncey and Clifford Hartman Athens Route 2. Great grandparents Neéel itie Hawk Chaunees and Rebecca Patton Wellston. Great great grandfather Joseph Hawk Nelsonville Route 2.

Chauncey Clifford Hartman, Jr Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Milton Gene Milton Patton Clifford Hartman Neéelitie Hawk Chaunees Rebecca Patton Wellston Joseph Hawk Nelsonville

Social Guests Visit Local Residents and Families

Recent visits span several households with Mrs. Kate Reed hosting Mrs. O Bowen and Mrs. Chris Baer along with Miner and Mrs. Ruby Reed of Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Burdell Reed of Illinois. Other gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Osmar Frecker at Mrs. Sarvan Scott in Chester and Mrs. Scott’s illness, plus multiple stops by the Abbott and Brechter families in Columbus and Cheshire.

Kate Reed O' Bowen Chris Baer Miner Ruby Reed Kansas Burdell Reed Illinois Osmar Frecker Sarvan Scott Chester Scott Homer Abbott Paul Martin Columbus Alva Rupe Cheshire Abbott Mamie Dunn Huntington Anita Smith Bobby Charleston Gus Brechter Eva Lynch E. W. de Weess Pat Whitlatch Kggerville Anna Ward B L. Darst James Smith

Crown City Social notes mention winners and visits

Social notes from Crown City recount Miss Delma Dillon winning a theater contest in Huntington last week. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Patterson and son Jimmy visited, as did Mr. M. A. Louks. Several Huntington residents spent a day in Crown City, and funeral services were held for Mrs. Nan Stineciphe of Lorain. A gas station contract for a 300 gallon tank was awarded to Lew Woodyard and Gid Brumfield of Standard Oil at John Meredith Williams’ store.

Crown City Delma Dillon Huntington Coleman Patterson Jimmy Lamberta N. C Patterson Berth Jenkinson M. A. Louks Ada Collins James Deaton Harold Jordan Huntingto Nan Stineciphe Mauc Haliey Lorain Geraldine Smith Resimond Rose Lew Woodyard Gid Odell Pittings Bradenton Florida Tos Proctorville Pittinger Ptingers Pitting Afiss Ann Rose James Gerley Priterville

Radio Highlights May Stall ABC Move in Postwar Era

New York reports the postbuilding situation affects ABC as a tenant of NBC for studio space in New York Chicago and Hollywood. Lease extensions and three year negotiations with NBC are under study due to material shortages delaying a separate quarters move and extending temporary arrangements. Radio programming across networks includes Monday night listings featuring Neal Travelin Man Drama James Melton Benny Goodman CBS NBC MBS and various musical and mystery shows with scheduled air times.

New York ABC Netwo NBC Chicago Hollywood WBC Kees James Melton Benny Goodman CBS Bob Hawk Jack Klwood Connecticut Eileen Farrell Fat Man MBS Gregory H Casenook Guy Lomba Teramy Dorsey

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