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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1947

Page

4

Newspaper rate card for Athens Jessenager announcing prices

The Athens Jessenager issued by The Messenger Publishing Co lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, both in Ohio and West Virginia and abroad, with 1 year and shorter terms. It notes second class matter status and foreign advertising inquiries and obituary charges.

Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush THE Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Ay Mail West Virginia

The Communist Wedge Splits Liberal Forces In U S

A historical analysis describes how American Communists have driven rifts within the Liberal Party CIO PAC PCA and ADA. It notes leaders like Henry Wallace Eleanor Roosevelt and Leon Henderson, and weighs the impact of wartime Russia ties on domestic liberalism and the risk of isolating the Communist faction.

American Communist Party New York State American Labor Party Liberal Party Red ALP Cio-Pac National Citizens-Pac CIO Atlantic City Progressive Citizens of America Americans For Democratic Action Henry Wallace PCA ADA Eleanor Roosevelt Franklin Leon Henderson Chester Bowles Wilson Wyatt Russia Roosevelt Moscow United States Soviet Union

General George C Marshall Chosen as Secretary of State

The Republican Senate rapidly confirms General George C Marshall as secretary of state succeeding James Byrnes. Byrnes resigns for health. Marshall, praised for wartime leadership, faces a critical diplomatic era and aims to ease tensions with Russia while rebuilding peacetime policy.

George C. Marshall James F. Byrnes Senate Marshall China Byrnes Senator Vandenberg Russia

Winter Driving Safety Warning From Ohio State Safety Council

The Ohio State Safety Council urges drivers to exercise extra care due to rising traffic deaths this winter. Check tires tire chains brakes and wipers and heating system. Slow to match snow ice and poor road conditions for safer travel.

Ohio State Safety Council Wini,r

Truman era budget battle sparks call for spending cuts

The editorial argues the Truman administration adheres to New Deal spending, urging Congress to reexamine every item and seek economy. It recalls postwar debt, notes Republicans favor tax cuts with spending restraint, and warns against rigid no tax cut stance harming fiscal reform.

Washington Truman Europe Congress United States Republican Party Treasury

Let Em Eat Beans Says NAM Economist

Peter Edson reports on Ralph West Robey of Masontown West Virginia and New York who argues for lowering prices through increased production and consumer resistance rather than wage hikes. He contends a $45 weekly income can be made to stretch by fighting high prices and avoiding unnecessary purchases.

Washington National Association of Manufacturers Ralph West Robey Masontown W.va New York Nathan CIO Robey Mr. Robey Bureau of Labor Statistics Columbia University Nam Congress OPA

Reverend M T McDonald to Speak in The Plains

The Plains Methodist Church hosts Rev. M. T. McDonald of Richland Ave Athens as guest speaker Tuesday night in the church meeting series led by Pastor Charles R. Caffrey. On Wednesday night the Men's Brotherhood will attend with Rev. William George of Nelsonville Methodist Church as guest speaker.

Chauncey M. T. McDonald Richland Ave Athens Plains Methodist Church Charles R. Caffrey Men’s Brotherhood William George Nelsonville Methodist Church

Class Holds January Meet At Jackson Home

Chauncey’s Friendship Class met in January at Albert and Jennie Jackson’s High Street home. Pearl Henry presided, Reena Simpkins led devotions, Margery Bennett read an article on India, Irene Davis led the social program, with Helen Courtney winning the contest. Hostesses provided refreshments.

Chauncey Albert Jennie Jackson High St Pearl Henry Reena Simpkins Margery Bennett India Irene Davis Helen Courtney

Dunkle Birth Announcement for Vicki Lynn

Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Dunkle of Millfield announce the birth of their daughter Vicki Lynn a seven pound baby born January 11 Grandparents are Harold Blower Richard Dunkle Fred Leake and Thomas Blower with Mary Lee Blower as the mother.

Chauncey Clifford Dunkle Mary Lee Blower Millfield Vicki Lynn Harold Blower Richard Dunkle Fred Leake Greens Run Thomas Blower Bishopville

Son Visited at Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe

Mrs. J. H. Locke and daughter Gleneta of Chauncey visited Chaun ce y resident Harold Locke in Chillicothe last week while he was a patient at the Veterans Hospital there.

Chauncey J. H. Locke Gleneta Chillicothe

Go Easy on Baths for Dogs Says Readers Service

Dogs should be bathed only two or three times a year and never in winter. Use a good dog soap and rinse twice with warm then tepid water, then towel dry. The Athens Messenger Reader Service offers a booklet on dog care with training lessons for 25 cents.

Athens Messenger W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Feuerheim Hosts First Birthday for Cheryl Lynn

Mr and Mrs Merle Feuerheim of Columbus entertained for their daughter Cheryl Lynn's first birthday. A cake with a lighted candle served as centerpiece. Cheryl Lynn is the granddaughter of Luther Cruikshank of Chauncey who visited the Feuerheim home along with Thomas Cruikshank and family from Summit Station Ohio.

Chauncey Cheryl Lynn Merle Feuerheim Ruth Cruikshank Columbus Luther Cruikshank Feuerhelm Thomas Cruikshank Tommy Summit Station Ohio

Infant Son Succumbs In Illinois Hospital

CHAUNCEY Stanley Joseph Showalter seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Showalter and grandson of Mr and Mrs Charles Showalter died New Year s Day in Memorial Hospital Alton Illinois Funeral services and burial were held in Edwardsville Illinois home of Mr and Mrs Pearl Showalter Mrs Lucille Showalter Chauncey has returned from Edwardsville

Chauncey Stanley Joseph Pearl Showalter Charles Showalter Memorial Hospital Alton Edwardsville Ill Lucille Showalter

Chauncey UMW Auxiliary to Elect Officers

Chauncey Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will elect officers at a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the K of P building. A business session will be followed by a potluck supper announced by publicity chairman Mrs. Lucille Showalter.

Chauncey Chauncey Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P Lucille Showalter

Funeral Attended for Mrs Mertens Father Ray Sanders

Dr and Mrs Robert Mertens of Columbus attended the funeral in Millfield for Mrs Mertens father Ray Sanders. Bernice Sanders mentioned.

Chauncey Robert Mertens Bernice Sanders Columbus Millfield

Quilting Party Planned by Chauncey Ladies Aid

The Chauncey Weekly quilting party of the Ladies Aid Society at Chauncey Methodist Church will be held all day Wednesday at the church.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church

Dorcas Society to Meet at Mrs Cleo Williams Home

The Dorcas Society will meet Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Cleo Williams with Mrs. Kelsa Lowery as leader.

Chauncey Dorcas Society Cleo Williams Kelsa Lowery

Radio Newsreels Jump From Screens To Home Sets

Radio observers note television’s first real rival to movie newsreels as NBC and others push home airings. Coverage of events accelerates from scene to screen as Weehawken harbor fire shows rapid telecast. NBC WNBT leads with primetime listings across NBC CBS ABC and MBS schedules including musical and dramatic programs.

New York New York Area NBC WNBT Josef Hofman Voorhees Borge Goodman Percy Faith CBS Bob Hawk Joan Davis Green Sweeney Chester Watson ABC Joe Mooney MBS Gregory Hood Guy Lombardo Philip Murray Omar Bradley Fred Waring Lorenzo Jones Judy Bob Hope Kate Smith Basil O’connor George M. Stout Godfrey Cliff Edwards

Christian Service Training Class Set at The Plains Church

The Plains Church of the Nazarene will hold a Christian Service Training Class Monday at 7 p m. announced by Rev. J N Lakin. It is the second session in a five week series.

Chauncey Plains Church of the Nazarene J. N. Lakin

Acquaintance and a New Year Greeting from Eddie Anderson

The author reflects on 1947 and urges kindness toward all, noting happiness comes from sowing goodwill. The piece recalls Eddie Anderson, Rochester of radio and film fame, arriving in San Diego to a multiethnic welcome at a parachute factory and prompting a unifying moment.

San Diego Cal Uncle Sam U. S Eddie Anderson Rochester

Vein Clots and Postoperative Care From Medical Comment

Dr. William A. O'Brien summarizes vein clot types from inflammation or injury, noting lower extremity involvement, symptoms, and recovery outlook. He describes anesthetic nerve injections for infected veins, preoperative caution, and postoperative leg exercises to speed circulation.

United States Alton Oschner New Orleans Journal of the American Medical Association

Army Men Conducting U.S. Foreign Policy

Washington dispatch notes that military leaders, led by General Marshall as secretary of state, are shaping and executing U.S. foreign policy more than ever. Occupation commanders oversee vast territories, while Navy control in the Pacific expands under Admiral Towers. The State War Navy committee coordinates disputes, with occasional presidential appeals.

Washington U. S George C. Marshall State Department Truman United Nations Marshall John H. Hilldring Frank R. McCoy Far Eastern Commission Walter Bedell Smith Russia Germany Austria Venezia Giulia Japan Korea Pacific Ocean Navy Department Guam Eastern Samoa Wake Midway Navy Pacific John H. Towers Latin America

Tate family announces birth of Jackie Sue eight pound daughter

Kyger Mr and Mrs Wallace Tate New Lexington announce the birth Dec 29 of a daughter Jackie Sue eight pounds Mr and Mrs Horton Rife and Mrs Nora Tate are great grandparents The fore ver recently moved into their new home Mrs Alice Grover has been reported improving from illness and Mrs Horton Rife is recovering from illness The WSCS will meet at Mrs Mina Amos Jan 15 in the afternoon

Kyger Wallace Tate New Lexington Jackie Sue Horton Rife Nora Tate Alice Grover WSCS Mina Amos Zola Ball Troy Ohio Paul Ward Harrisonville Homer Lee Fred Searls Mabel Eakin Middleport J. A. Searls Charles C. Bradbury Athens Ohio University Chester Ward Ava Grover Eleanor W. Va Maxine Darst Columbus Cash Darst J. P. Bradbury Clarence Cliffords Pomeroy J. M. Cooley Logan Carol Conkle James Haffey

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