Night of Intrigue Ends With Suspect Arrest
In a tense exchange at Bateman's, Pike confronts Parcher over missing evidence and a murder link. A struggle follows with Pike overpowering Parcher as Lois and the Sheriff observe, revealing Pike's confession about Bateman's death and the room's scattered clues, including a smashed sleeping pills bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois
Parcher
Los
Trey
Pike
Bateman’s
John Chavcant
Lei
Leis
Les
Parther
Calvin
Old Guard Fights Change In Republican Party
Charleston Gazette notes that the Old Guard remains in control of the Republican Party, stifling progressive ideas and risking nominating another Alf Landon. It cites Willkie and Stassen as examples, cites Wayne Morse's defiance, and argues the public seeks progress over reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Roosevelt
Stassen
Republican Party
Old Guard
Alf Landon
Wayne Morse
Morse
Taft
Truman
America
Congress
Ward Heeler
Charleston Gazette
Demobilization tempo and enduring need for service
The piece argues that demobilization is faster than expected but cautions that large numbers in uniform will be needed for years. It warns hopeful crowds misread the scale of defense, transport, and long-term military requirements, urging realism about postwar duties and threats. It quotes Mary Baker Eddy and others on perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisenhower
God
Mary Baker Eddy
President urged to seize major industries to end nationwide strike
The piece argues President Truman could use war power statutes and plant seizure to halt the Washington telephone strike and other work stoppages. It discusses legal limits on strikes, the Smith Connally act, and potential parallels to Britain’s 1926 Labor Disputes Act as Congress weighs new measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
United States
Department of Justice
National Labor Relations Board
Congress
Britain
America
Labor disputes need case by case handling says Schwellenbach
Peter Edson reports that Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach argues no single formula solves labor disputes after VJ Day. He cites four major strikes where fact finding and arbitration had mixed results and warns against a one size fits all national solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Labor
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
United States
Schwellenbach
General Motors
CIO
United Auto Workers
Panada
Labor Management Conference
War Labor Board
National War Labor Board
Supreme Court For Labor Disputes
War Labor Boards
Railroad
National Mediation Board
Railway Adjustment Board
Theresa Ann Hunter Christened at St Pauls Athens
Infant Theresa Ann daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hunter was baptized Sunday Jan 6 at St Pauls Church Athens with Rev Father McMahon officiating Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Paul Allehney of Athens Mrs Minnie Lanning and Mrs Dee Plumbo of Columbus visited family. Allen Snider hospitalized for emergency appendectomy. several relatives discharged from the Army. influenza recovery noted for Mrs Laura Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Theresa Ann
Clarence Hunter
St. Paul's Church
Athens
Father McMahon
Paul Aliehney
Minnie Lanning
Dee Plumbo
Columbus
Joe Wallace
Ray Tucker
Chauncey
Preson Tucker
Co. Ph. M
S. Buffington
Alle Buffington
Navy
South Pacific
Boston
Mass
Piqua
Allen
Mariot S
Carl Michael
Thorne
Dennis Childers
Nelsonville
R. D
Doug Locke
Donald Osborne
Richard West
Pomeroy
Thomas Hensler
Racine
Martin Hunter
Bill Thompson
Roger Johnson
Melvin Thompson
Coshocton
Carl Wicks
Carl Eugene
Dayton
Buddy Wicks
Wicks
Laura Tipton
Dexter Notes Fresh social visits fill midweek in town
Dexter DEXTER BORD Queen of Bull Run visited his daughter Mrs Max Smith and family at Homer West Home on Wednesday. Visitors included Mrs Ella Nelson wintering at Athans who returned to Albany after a stay. Wilbur Braley and locals hosted guests from Dvesville and Huntington. Newlyweds Elmer McCaskey moved to the Grass Run farm. Local trips to Akron and Daxton were reported plus several calls and lodge attendance with neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter—Bord Queen
Bull Run
Max Smith
Homer West
Ella Nelson
William Gilloxly
Athans
H. C. Smith
Albany
Wilbur Braley
Dvesville
Cash Braley
Airs
Estel Arrowood
Huntington
Veterans Cash Bonus Bill noted in federal action
The House of Representatives in Washington passed the Veterans Cash Bonus Bill as regional social events mark ten and twenty year memories in Athens Ohio area. Notable attendees at a Beasley Garage gathering include Mr and Mrs George Fleming and various local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley Garage
Athens Grange Hall
George Fleming
L. E. Herron
S. Everett Grant
Frank Coon
Herman Cunningham
Helen Cassell
James Cassell
Marian Carmichael
Olive Dorsey
Helen Fish
al Hughes
Frank Moler
Claremont
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
Veterans
Dorcas News Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Dorcas community items list relocations and visits among residents. Bob Woods moved from Antiquity to Ira Beegle farm. Rev and Mrs Beegle spent a week with Addie Wilson. Harold Rhodes returned home after four years in the U S Army. Lt Allen Salser spent furlough from the Pacific with family. Several families visited Addie Wilson and exchanged news. Rabbits described as fur sources for many fur coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Bob Woods
Ira Beegle
Ray Beegle
Wilmington
Beegle
Addie Wilson
Mildred Baker
Dorcas Exchange
Clifford Beaver
Dale Beaver
Zanesville
Airs
Harry Wolfe
Edna Knopp
Harold Beegie
Jack
James Shank
Apple Grove
Tom Beegle
Harold Rhodes
U.S. Army
Camp Atterbury
Allen Salser
Pacific
Ed Salser
Columbus
Lawrence
Lillian
Floyd Chapman
Letart
Ruby Wingett
Liverpool
Violet Boswell
Chester
W. Va
Howard Biggs
Oliver Landers
Homer Biggs
Steubenville
Addie Decker
Africa
Italy
Community Notes From Coolville Church Meetings and Socials
WCTU plans a Jan 17 meeting at 7 30 PM at the Methodist Church with dues due. A Jan 21 harbor shower for Mr. and Mrs Forrest Linton is set at Mrs Linton’s parents home. WSCS and WSCS groups meet with projects and visits as listed, including plans for White Cross Hospital linens and February hosts. Several birthday gatherings and weekend visits are recorded with multiple local families in Coolville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
WCTU
Methodist Church
Forrest Linton
Jean Kincade
Murl Jackson
Alda Larson
Hazel Parrish
White Cross Hospital
Women's Society of Christian Service of Bethel
Frank Reed
Florence Gillilan
Edward Blake
Lottridge- Frank McPherson
Earl Cowdery
Hockingport
Josephine Scott
John Edd
Athens
Ray ePherson
Marietta
John Golden
Elmer Rodehaver
Frank Caldwell
Sue Hoisington
Gail Hickman
Charleston
W. S. Lowe
James Wines
Everett Flesher
Parkersburg
Roxie Flesher
Susan Lowe
Reedy
W. Va
William Wines
Bonnie Lynn
Oak Grove Grange Meeting Set. School Reopens After Flu
Oak Grove Grange plans regular meeting Friday night. Oak Grove School reopened after a long holiday closure due to influenza. Local residents note family movements including veterans discharged from service and travels to Columbus and Athens.
Madrid Cave Dwellers Reveal War Aftermath Poverty
In Madrid suburbs hundreds live in sand hill caves after civil war displacements and wartime shortages. Families endure cold, floods, and scarce fuel with malnutrition and high infant mortality. The piece notes the tragedy of postwar housing and ongoing suffering for the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Madrid
Old City
Spain
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Congres
John Clay
NEA Service
Ife
Bateman
Melater
Honeybee
FW. Nichol
Glagstone
Peter Edson
the Plains News
Dexter News
Orland Gandee
Boosters Club
Clarence Natzigger
E. J. Arnold
John Lightfoot
Will Simington
Esther Varity
F. D. Higgins
Albert G. Jenkins
Elmer
Pettit
Hocking County
Dramatics Organization of
Ohio University
Melba Woodworth
Frances Zinche
Art Cameron
William Leurent
Charles Woodworth
Irma E. Voigt
W. H. Cooper
G. E. Whipple
Athens Board of Education
A. B. Roe
L. J. Addicott
Coolville News
Oak Grove
York Grange
Leonard Zennerman
Tommy
Myrta Hartman
Grant Hospital
Mabie Barrows
Lee
Chase
Laura Hartman
Howard Hartman
John Hartman
Germany
Jack Hankieson
Eugene Hankieson
Edith and
Evelyn Hartman
Charles Maruman
By Galbraith
Mercy
Sydney
Hamanaka
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