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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1947

Page

4

Subscription Rates and Publication Details for Athens Ohio Paper

The notice lists paid in advance subscription rates for Ohio and West Virginia, with mail and delivery options and pricing. It notes overseas subscriptions by mail with request, and enterment as second-class matter in Athens Ohio. It also mentions advertising rates on request and nominal obituary charges.

Ohio West Virginia Tvice West 9Nia Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Dulles chosen to advise U S Moscow delegation

David Lawrence reports John Foster Dulles will join the U S delegation to Moscow as adviser to Secretary of State Marshall. Dulles, a respected Republican, brings long foreign policy experience from Paris peace talks, San Francisco UN Charter work, London Four Power talks, and interfaith peacemaking efforts.

Washington John Foster Dulles Moscow U.S Marshall Dulles Stettinius San Francisco London Byrnes Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Department of State Dewey New York Senate Arthur Vandenberg Michigan Moscow Post Vandenberg Capitol Hill Europe Connally Asia Germany Russia

Advances in Blalock Taussig Operation for Blue Babies

The column explains heart surgery for blue babies linking the neck artery to the lung artery to bypass blockages. It notes over 80 percent success in early cases, selection of good candidates, and expansion to other congenital heart diseases. It cites Blalock Taussig credit and reports on JAMA review. It also includes a guidance answer about parental sex education and library suggestions.

Alfred Blalock Johns Hopkins University Helen Taussig Journal of the American Medical Association Blalock

Commentary on social reform and individual rights

A reflective piece argues that gradual social betterment, not quick fixes by self styled saviors, shapes democracy. It critiques professional improvers as potentially dangerous visionaries who would turn citizens into subjects while noting personal prudence and evolving wisdom over generations.

Washington C.H.H

Those indispensable railroads keep nation moving

Collier reviews that railways remain essential in peacetime and war for heavy freight and vast passenger traffic. He notes railroads outpace air and road in reliability, reach remote areas, and fund themselves without subsidies, underscoring rail’s dominance in national economy.

Iron Horse

The Flowering of Socialism in American Power Policy

A critical editorial arguing federal ownership of power mirrors socialist models in Russia and England. It contends government control erodes private ownership, inflates taxes, and weakens citizen independence, urging a return to private enterprise and reduced government spending.

United States Russia England Congress

Joy as Elation of Spirit in Its Own Right

A Seneca quote on joy describes it as the elation of a spirit that trusts in the goodness and truth of its own possessions. The passage frames joy as inner confidence and moral security arising from self-trust.

Seneca

Poetic Reflection on Worldly Joys and Fears

A compact verse-like meditation contrasts personal calm with external turmoil. It invokes Walter Lippmann as a figure who analyzes global ideologies while a speaker finds solace in inner peace and worldly pleasures.

Walter Lippmann

United Nations Fund Aids 20 Million Children War Relief

Peter Edson reviews Maurice Pates ICEF mission to feed 20 million children and 40 million under 18 globally. ICEF plans six cents per day per child, seeking half funding from surpluses and donor nations while US shares loom large.

Washington Maurice Pate Europe Asia Herbert Hoover Red Cross Hoover International Children’s Emergency Fund United Nations Organization ICEF UNRRA Truman Congress Children's Fund International Refugee Organization U. S IRO

Letart Falls Community Notes Include District Meeting

Rev W E Coyle led a large delegation at a Rio Grande district meeting February 18 to discuss a Methodist Churches district program. East Letart Missionary Society met with Mrs Oscar Badgely. several local residents and students are mentioned among visits and relocations.

Letart Falls W. E. Coyle Rio Grande Rockwell Smith Meigs Jackson Gallia East Letart Carroll Norris Lincoln Heights Pomeroy O. M. Wogan D. E. Wogan Harold Wogan Pomeroy RD 1 Mary F. Wogan Bertha McDade Homer Webster Long Bottom Mary Lou Evans Athens State Hospital Freda Evans Elson F. Spencer Chester J. D. Roush George Cummins Antiquity Delphy Hayman Ralph West Akron W. W. Varian Pensacola Fla H. B. Powell Specialty Salesman Company Cincinnati Ohio West Virginia Martha Thirston R. N Jeanne Ashby Columbus R. B. Ashby J. A. Graham Russell Finley Ralph Buckhanon

It Pays To Learn Typing Reader Service Ad

A reader-service notice promotes self taught touch typing with eight finger zones and home row technique. It offers a booklet titled Touch Typewriting Self-Taught for 25 cents through The Athens Messenger Reader Service in New York, requesting name address and booklet number.

Athens Messenger West 17Th St New York N.Y

Death of Alvin A Torrence in Fostoria Ohio

J B Torrence of Reedsville reports the death of his brother Alvin A Torrence 78 at his home in Fostoria Ohio on Friday. Surviving include his wife one son one sister Mrs Lou Stansbury of Indianapolis and two brothers J E Torrence of Long Bottom and J E Torrence of Reedsville Funeral services were held Monday at the Fostoria Christian Church. Local residents and relatives were mentioned visiting and relatives noted including Fern E Hamilton Gerald Kittinger Jane Kibble and others. Mrs Amanda Carpenter was moved to a Spencer hospital and other local movements and visits were noted.

Reedsville J. B. Torrence Alvin A. Torrence Fostoria Ohio Torrence Reno Lou Stansbury Indianapolis Ind J. E. Torrence Long Bottom Dayton Gerald Kittinger Jane Kibble Cuyahoga Falls Little Hocking Amanda Carpenter Spencer, Va D. C Hugh Davis Rio Grande J. Wigal Belleville Albert Wigal Charles Taylor California Lee Wallace William R. Childers Oren Childers Ella Watson St. Joseph Hospital Spencer Ambulance C. Wilson Vienna J. B. Torrence Farm Fred Peters Harry Pickens Prospect L. S. Buckley Athens Harold Dutton Jackie Wigal Racine E. C. Bailey George Taylor

Tuppers Plains Social Roundup of Visits and Outings

Mrs Alice Richie returned home after a North Carolina visit. Ohio visitors include Mr and Mrs Russell Watson of Ashtabula who visited his mother Mrs Rusha Watson, and Mr and Mrs Clyde Millhone of Pomeroy who spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Vance Millhone. Others travel to Parkersburg for business or shopping and local clubs meet at Doris Davis home.

Tuppers Plains Alice Richie North Carolina Russell Watson Ashtabula Ohio Rusha Watson Clyde Millhone Pomeroy Vance Millhone Sarah Woody Parkersburg Vern Dixon Vincent Kenneth Welch Belpre Harold Spindler Marietta David Welch Rosé Garden Club Doris Davis Donnie Glora Hostetter Paul Brooks Idonna Parker George Callwell Evelyn Heater Nell Lepman Huntington W. Va Maxine Chapman Patty Floyd Dean Holdren W. M. Chapman Alice Parr Minerva Pryor Helen Besson Columbus

HEMLOCK HEMLOCK COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS VISITOR NOTES

Mrs Homer Tharp returned to her daughter Mrs James McCoy in Ohio from Hocking Valley Hospital Logan in Gail E Wallace ambulance from Corning. Detroiter Gertrude Bowers visited last week with her father Trible Campbell. Darley McCoy improving at home. James Snowden was in Columbus for two days on business. Winnie Wilcox Shawnee returned home after visiting Wriscilla Fitzer. Lloyd Hendry of Ft Myers Fla visited Joam Tharp recently.

Columbus Glenna Williams Clifford Richards Shawnee Waldo Marshall W. T. Marshall Williamson Orrville Gerald Tharp Harold Fouts Ida Marshall Ralph Linscott Nelsonville Winnie Wilcox Wriscilla Fitzer Lloyd Hendry Ft. Myers Fla Joam Tharp

Community Notes From Coolville and Area

The Coolville Woman's Society of Christian Service met with seven members at Mrs. James Parr's home. Weekend visitors included Columbus guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gillilan and J. W. Deeter family. Akron visitors Dennis Brumbaugh and relatives returned after Feb 8 wedding. Residents moved include I. J. McCoy to Howard Le Master property. A Republican rally featured Avery Nelson and singers from Hemlock Grove. Mildred Betzing accompanied. Insurance agent T. F. Cecil attended Columbus convention. Others from Columbus visited Mrs. C. A. Cowdery. New homeowners Clayton O'Neal and Mary McCoy bought Tabler property on North St. Weekend guests at Clyde Parrish and Alda Larson's included Akron guests Paul Eyster and Mary Parrish.

Coolville Bethel Woman's Society of Christian Service James Parr Charles Gillilan Columbus J. W. Deeter Deeter Joy Judy Bronson Athens Dennis Brumbaugh Akron R. S. Henderson T. F. Cecil C. A. Cowdery Russell Baily Clayton O’neal Mary McCoy Tabler North St Clyde Parrish Alda Larson Paul Eyster Martha Fishel Mary Parrish Belpre

Laurel Run Social Club Hosts Birthday Gift Ceremony

Mrs. Bill Kennedy hosted the Friendly Neighbors Club at Mrs. Warren Sowers home. Mrs. John Norris received a birthday gift. A potluck included several members. Next meeting set for March 6 at Mrs. John Norris. Herman Bumgardner family traveled to Dayton for the passing of Mrs. Mabel Gleason Hichings. Luella Dicken visiting Mrs. Clarence Patton who is ill but improving. John Norris Jr returned from Florida trip.

Laurel Run Bill Kennedy Friendly Neighbors Club Warren Sowers John Norris Donald Campbell Henry Todd, Jr Thomas Huddy Wilma Todd Everett White Arthur Todd Lawrence Wolfe Charles Wood Gary Wayne Herman Bumgardner Joan Dayton Mabel Gleason Hichings Luella Dicken New Plymouth Clarence Patton John Norris, Jr Florida

Hemlock Community News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Transfers

Local residents and visitors are noted in Hemlock and nearby areas. Hazel Tharp was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital by Gail E. Wallace ambulance from Corning with her son and daughter in law. Several residents including Lee McCool and Eileen Shula are mentioned with transfers and weekend visits. obituaries for John Standley are noted along with multiple Logan and Columbus visits.

Radio Highlights Day by Day Listings for New York

A detailed schedule of Friday and Saturday radio programs across NBC CBS ABC and MBS stations. It notes Prime time lineups including Truman's Red Cross Day appeal at 10 pm, plus all evening and afternoon shows with titles and times for each network and segment.

New York Truman Washington NBC Dorsey Brothers CBS Fanny Brice Moore and Dursante Ann Sothern Maisie ABC MBS Burl Ives Congress A. L. Miller National Farm and Home Minneapolis St. Davids’ Day Chorus Britain Adventurers Club Country Journal Philadelphia Orchestra Jean Sablon Metropolitan Opera Welsh Singing Society Cleveland Orchestra Korn

Lottridge Society Notes Devotions and Visits Amid Community Fellowship

Mr and Mrs C M Warner hosted the Lottridge C E Society on February 15 with devotions and business led by president Russell Archer. Visitors include the Frosts, the Warters, the Gillilans, the Archers and many local families. brief remarks touched on recent visits and common acquaintances. A closing note compares microbial sizes to everyday objects, illustrating a science aside.

Lottridge C. M. Warner Alfred Lottridge C. E. Society Russell Archer W. A. Frost Wilbur Warner Florence Gillilan L. H. Allen Clarence Nichols Robert Boggs Glenn Gaston Athens A. F. Warner Armour Brummage Paul Robinson Bessie Robinson Eloise Archer R. M. Allen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Associated Press David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien Phineas Fletcher Peter Edson Hemlock Laurel William Perry Margaret Higgins Grace Russell Bennetta Hodgson Nina Eayle Emmett Weaver Gerald McDaniel Detroit Mich Ralph McDaniel Bernice Linscott New Lexington Lee McCool Joseph Hines Floyd Gehring Mabel Oakley W. A. Eayle Logan John Standley Glouster Standley Paul McDaniel Bernard Helen Marshall Ruth Ann Mary Sanders Mae Lunning Zanesville Wallace Tharp Bryce Tharp Ohio State University Thelma Murday Juanita New Straitsville Jack Williams Marie Wilson Fultenham Gene Lanning By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc T. M. Reg U. S. Pat
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