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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1946

Page

4

Subscription rates and notices for Athens Post Office

Subscriptions to the service list various rates by carrier and mail, including Ohio and out of state options, with year and week terms. The notice mentions overseas service, requests, and post office designation, plus national representatives in major cities. It notes a nominal charge for obituary and card of thanks and lists subscription services with unclear typos.

Ohio Nait Athens Joan W Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Familiar statements on postwar America and the UN

The Navy Industrial Association argues that public war weariness and anti military sentiment mirror past conflicts. It warns against neglecting naval and military readiness and urges timely defense planning while noting that true peace hinges on a united stance under the United Nations. The piece cautions against isolationism and emphasizes the need for disarmament only after a credible UN led triumph over real threats.

Navy Industrial Association Army Navy United States United Nations Organization America United Nations

Meat settlement plan faces criticism amid wage proposal

A federal fact finding board proposed raising wages by 16 cents an hour with 5 cents absorbed by packers and 11 cents paid via higher prices or subsidies. Critics warn higher costs will hit consumers and taxes, while packers argue they cannot pay. The Ohio State Journal questions the plan as poor reasoning and calls for private settlement. The float includes quotes from Steele and Simms on moderation and virtue.

OPA Ohio State Journal

Peter Edson's Washington Budget Expenditures Questioned

Washington observers scrutinize a $1.5 billion budget item labeled Expenditures based on proposed legislation. The Budget Bureau offers no breakdown, but the message outlines increases in health care unemployment benefits social security for veterans crop insurance research and energy and river valley projects plus housing subsidies. Non-operating expenses now total about 16 billion yearly with loans adding another 22 billion. the figure remains uncertain pending full budget details for 1947.

Washington Bureau of the Budget Columbia Missouri St. Lawrence River Valley Budget Bureau James M. Murray Montana Murray

Creation of a new financial middle class after the war

The piece warns that war wage boosts will lift a new middle class into buying power, driving prices up for scarce goods. It notes farmers face overproduction risks and possible price declines, predicting a period of lower relative prices and potential wage reductions to restore balance, with turmoil ahead for industry.

United States

Farmers Lose Too

A stance argues against subsidized farming and price supports. It warns subsidies degrade free enterprise and national strength, urging all sectors to produce fully to combat inflation and safeguard farmers from economic weakness.

Strides in personal flying promise future aircraft

The race for a family airplane of the future favors a craft with detachable wings and tail that can be driven home from the airport. It has been tested but not yet produced. Experts say sky roads and more airstrips are needed, while helicopters may later gain.

Glouster Scouts Collect Clothing for Europeans

Glouster Scoutmaster Ralph Hines reports 85 boxes with about 2500 pieces packed for shipment. Calls for remaining clothing, shipments planned by Feb 20, credit from Local Union 648, and canvassing for county field executive funding. Flying Eagle Patrol exhibit at Carpenter Hardware, camp-ground replicas shown. Regular and senior scout meetings scheduled this week.

Glouster Ralph Hines Boy Scouts Victory Mr. Hines Girl Scouts Hines Union Flying Eagle Patrol Carpenter Hardware Company

Junior Study Club Meets With Miss Thomas

The GLOUSTER club gathers at Miss Frances Thomas for its annual February party. Members vote to donate 2.50 to the March of Dimes and remain a 100 percent contributor to the Memorial Forest Fund, earning one memorial name. New member Mrs. Robert Angle welcomed. prizes awarded to three members. next meeting at Mrs. Ben Vaughan's Barber Street home.

Glouster Progressive Study Frances Thomas Mermmbers Memorial Forest Mansfield Federation of Women's Clubs Robert Angle Edna Binderbasin Glen McDonald Charles Emory Enlow Grubbs Eugene Jones Dale Sayers Virginia Morris Helen Binderbasin Willis Blower Ray Leake Ben Vaughan W. R. Balderson, Jr Barber St

Glouster Alumni Meet Tonight

Glouster High School alumni are urged to attend tonight's meeting at 7 30 PM in the high school building. An association officer emphasized stronger alumni participation to plan and fund the May senior banquet, noting other schools are reinstating their yearly banquets.

Glouster Glouster High School Association

Gold Bricks Dominate Bowling Match At Hemsler's Alley

Gold Bricks defeated Gamwell Bros three straight games at Hemsler's alley on Wednesday night led by G Stephenson 451, P Smith 448, L Masterson 442 with a 2110 total. Dodgers E Cole and J McAllister tied for top with 451 for Droops in Thursday action. See full results for Shingle Inns and Van Fans matches.

Glousing Gamwell Bros Hemsler’s Alley G. Stephenson P. Smith L. Masterson F. Chappelear M. Brown E. Cole J. McAllister D. Brown Blind J. Turner MM. Hemsley A. Davis Jewell S. Adams J. Hines J. Bailey

Gertrude Rainey Home After Columbus Visit

Mrs. Gertrude Rainey returned to Trimble Saturday after eight weeks in Columbus visiting her son John Rainey and family and other relatives. She saw Mrs. Viola Dean, a former Trimble resident now in a Columbus rest home aged 93. The Loyal Boys Class of the Church of Christ will host a Valentine party in the church social rooms from 5:30 to 7:50 PM Wednesday with a Valentine exchange.

Glouster Gertrude Rainey Trimble Columbus John Rainey Church of Christ

Glouster Garden Club Meets With Mrs C F Guinther

The Glouster Garden Club met at Madison Street with hostess Mrs C F Guinther. Eight members answered roll call and discussed spring projects and a planned tag day to raise funds for community improvement. Next meeting set for March 7 aims to boost turnout and assign duties for the year. Refreshments served to eight members.

Glouster Glouster Garden Club C. F Guinther Madison St Glouster Council Garden Club Mary Binderbasin C. A. Bingman W. W. Bryson W.A. Craft Alfred Howard Carl Pico CG. E.turner

Change in Church Meeting Plans at Glouster

GLOUSTER The schedule for prayer meetings this week at the Church of Christ has been altered. Tuesday night service remains at 7:30 in the church, Friday’s service moves to 7 at the Hen shaw home, and Thursday features the Loyal Men's Class monthly gathering. A special prayer service is planned for revival success. PLAN CLASS PARTY GLOUSTER The Circle F class will host a Valentine party at Miss Betty Kittle’s home Wednesday at 7.00.

Glouster Church of Christ J. H. Henshaw Betty Kittle

Murdo They Cried By Dorothy Staley

A coroner and family discuss the sudden death of Phillipa Willson after a cliff fall. The husband Fletch and doctor Bertoliette contest the scene while neighbors reflect on duty and propriety. The group moves Phillipa to her room as questions about motive and alibi emerge.

Treasury Bernolette Phillipa Mr. Willson Nana Smith Fletch Bertoliette Lin Dr. Bertolette Philipa Willson

Chauncey Blue Devils To Play Nelsonville Tonight

Chauncey Blue Devils face Nelsonville Greyhounds in a basketball game at Chauncey tonight February 11 at 8. Also on Friday Chauncey hosts Racine in another home game. In Millfield the Needle Club met at Mrs. C N Sanders home with hostesses Mrs Bertha Sanders and Mrs Lucille Sanders serving a Valentine themed refreshment course after a social serial evening.

Chauncey Blue Devils Nelsonville Chaulncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Nelsonville Greyhounds Enema Chauncey Racine Bertha Sanders Lucille Sanders Millfield Needle Club C. N. Sanders Valentine Donna Thomas Ida Hill Edith McDaniel Kathryn ‘McDaniel Olive Brookins Lureille Sanders

Chauncey Couple Wed In Home Ceremony

Miss Nella Bell Fouty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Fouty of near Chauncey married Mr. Ralph Ervin Nelsonville in a Feb 2 ceremony at the home of Rev. Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ attendants included the bride's mother and brother Glenn Fouty. The groom, a Navy veteran, recently received an honorable discharge. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's parents home near Chauncey.

Chauncey Nella Bell Fouty C. E. Fouty Near ‘Y Ralph Ervin Nelsonville Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Glenn Fouty Navy Jc. E. Fouty

Chauncey Soldier Returns From Overseas Service

Charles Harvey Courtney recently came home to Chauncey after serving with the Seabees in the Philippines. He enjoyed a 30 day furlough with his parents Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney, then returned to Great Lakes, Illinois for station. He also visited relatives and Cleveland sister Betty Jane Courtney, assistant minister at Lakewood Church of Christ.

Chauncey Charles Harvey Courtney Seabees Phillipines Gilbert Courtney High St Columbus Great Lakes Kil Cleveland Betty Jane Courtney Lakewood

Cpl Arthur L Chiki Returns Home After Discharge

Out of service Cpl Arthur L Chiki of the Marines has received an honorable discharge after overseas service. He arrived Thursday at the Sugar Creek home of his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Chiki. Their son Bala remains in Guam.

Chauncey Arthur L. Chiki Quantico Joseph Chiki Sugar Creek Chiki Bala Guam

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary hosts birthday anniversary supper

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers holds a pot luck supper after its regular meeting on Tuesday February 12 at 730 pm in the K of P building. Mrs Addie Tippie serves as president and urges all members to attend. Janet Sue Lyons born seven pounds at Chauncey February 5 to Mr and Mrs David Lyons. Grandparents Michael Gillespie Chauncey and Mrs L B Belcher Columbus.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P Addie Tippie David Lyons Janet Sue Michael Gillespie L. B. Belcher Columbus

Funeral held for James Handa at Millfield

Funeral services for James Handa aged 79 held Friday at Millfield Methodist Church with Pastor Charles Cartrey presiding. Burial followed at Hilltops cemetery conducted by John Blower. Survived by wife Esta and children Esta Julius Charles Millfield and James Jr Glouster. injured in the 1930 Millfield mine explosion.

Handa Millfield Chauncey James Handa Trimble Charles Handa Millfield Methodist Church Charles Cartrey Hill Tops John Blower Esta Handa Esta Julius Charles Millfield James Jr Glouster

Dinner guests gather at Chauncey home for chicken meal

Nellie Morgan hosted a dinner at her Jacobs Avenue home with Alfred Worthing and Mrs Bessie Troub as guests plus Mr and Mrs Alfred Lee Worthing of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Russell Staley and daughter from Sugar Creek. Garfield Grimes is recovering from acute indigestion at his Converse Street home. Weekly Ladies Aid quilting set for Thursday at Chauncey Methodist Church.

Chauncey Nellie Morgan Jacobs Ave Alfred Worthing Bessie Troub Alfred Lee Worthing Columbus Morgan Home Russell Staley Garfield Grimes Converse St Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church Thursiday

Jacksonville WSCS Meeting Planned At Church

The regular meeting of the Jacksonville Methodist Church WSCS will be held Wednesday evening at 7:00. The Sunday School primary department, led by Miss Arlene Davis, will present a Valentine Day program. Refreshments will follow, and all church members and the public are invited.

Glouster WSCS Jacksonville Methodist Church Wille Arlene Davis

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