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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1946
Page
4
Washington column argues for a White House mediation by bringing CIO Steel Workers Union leaders and steel executives into a single room. The piece urges the President to foster honest self examination and a spirit of principled negotiation to avert economic harms and heal bitter relations.
In a dramatic line story a wife in a mill owning family publicly defies her in laws by sending away her infant son for march in Independence Way parade. Dru Ellis, long trusted maid, confronts Phillipa Willson about motive and love, revealing buried tensions, jealousy, and a possible romance between Dru and Fletcher. The scene ends with Fletcher kissing Dru and the threat of Phillipa's control looming, promising further developments.
An Englewood New Jersey teacher promotes a national group of neurotic misfits to critique modern life. He cites that one in twenty Americans has sought mental health help and argues society should adapt environments to individuals. The piece muses on whether such a group could unite discontent with aims for fairness and calmer, more practical reforms.
Andrew Gromyko argues the Big Five veto power remains essential in the United Nations in London. He notes Stalin’s pledge of unanimity while warning that Russia will block any action it deems unjust. He contends the UNO’s success hinges on equal veto rights for major powers despite the postwar balance.
The army pathologists examine a tiny brain slice from Mussolini, preserving a five ten thousandth of an inch sliver for minute study. They doubt the sample will reveal much, yet acknowledge the ironical possibility that this small fragment could illuminate the dictator's influence and rise of totalitarianism.
President Truman names George E. Allen and Col. Henry T. Bodman as the two new directors of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to join remaining members. Allen is a controversial Mississippi associate of the White House, while Bodman is a Detroit banker and former Army ordnance aide. The changes come as RFC controls vast public funds with two-year terms starting January 1.
The Plains News Notes reports Miss Alberta Chedivar and Mrs John Fredgurski of Wilkes Barre wed at Holy Trinity Church Swoyersville before 200 guests. The piece also lists local visits, illnesses, promotions, and family updates from The Plains and nearby towns including Columbus Athens Co lumbus and Washington DC.
Paul Lowry hosted the Ashbury Youth Group at his parents home on January 17. Mrs. Mattie Gabriel visits relatives in Barberton. Mrs. Freda Crow recovers from major surgery in a Marietta hospital. her husband Pfe Granville Crow of North Carolina was called home. Mrs. Thelma Ely and her son visit Mr. and Mrs. B. France in Massillon. Revival services are held nightly at the Methodist Church led by Rev Edward Evans of Athens with assistance from Rev Blake and Rev ...
A reader argues that farmers, central to the economy, deserve higher pay and labor protections as many businesses rely on them. He cites long hours, capital invested in farms, and pension issues, and criticizes a modernization plan for schooling while calling for fair wages across sectors. E. E. Hawk, Wew Marshfield, Jan. 25.
Jacksonville district meeting of the Ladies UMW of A will be held January 30 at 7 30 p m in the Eagles Hall. Faithful Class of the Methodist Sunday School meets January 30 at 7 p m at the home of Mrs Orel Kierns with the new president in charge. Carlos E Nye returned from twenty months with the U S Army in the South Pacific Area and was discharged at Camp Atterbury January 13 arriving in Jacksonville January 14. Other family news includes visits and weekend hosts among local residents and relatives in Chauncey and Columbus. Shari Dian born to Mr and Mrs Marcella Lent in Hillsboro Oregon is noted with grandparents and great grandmother mentioned.
In an interview with Generalissimo Franco, he deflects questions on restoring the monarchy and insists Spain will decide its political path. He stresses freedom of conscience and internal will, rejecting foreign judgments and affirming Spain’s limited UN involvement post Potsdam.
Clyde Stevers died after a fall into a gravel hopper on the West Virginia side of the river opposite Double Creek. He drowned in shallow water at the hopper bottom. Funeral was Tuesday at Rome Cemetery in Lawrence County. Mr and Mrs Stanley Church and family moved into Southers property. Alfred Shockley family moved into the vacated house. Mrs Halley remained hospitalized in Columbus.
Mrs Carolyn Steinman converts her dining room at 072 Darris Ave into Bamboo Inn hosting twenty guests with Jennie Sue Rousey Betsy Bailey Margaret Ann Sprague Claudine Steppe and Carol Priscilla Steinman performing in Chinese costume sang and danced Betsy sang and Carol played violin. Mrs Fred Fenzel hosts a Tuesday Evening Bridge Club party at 19 Park Place with assisting hostesses F McCoy and T Rosser. Guests include BE Church D OL Gandee P H McNinley Georgia Kilpatrick and E G Burt. E G Burt wins guest prize for high score. Roosevelt Sewing Club meets at 44 Mound St with prizes won by Mabel Mapes and Ralph Norris. R W Finsterwald elected regent delegate and Jane Atwood regent alternate for D A R convention and national congress.
Long distance radio reception was reported by Athenians Frank Tross Mrs W S Lewis and R M Sherman from Middleport all reporting receiving a music broadcast from Buenos Aires. Miss Pauline Daugherty Chaunc ey entertained the Loyal Girls Sunday School Class at a party Ruth Fiske was class teacher Deacon Maris or Dr Clarence Co Maris Columbus editor of Thea Week Republican publication once lived on Court Street in Athens Older Athenians remembered him as a pious kind of a boy with a literary turn which accounts for the nickname Mr and Mrs J J Sisler left for a mid winter trip to Tulsa Okla.
President Winfred G Leutner said Western Reserve University has asked the federal government for help to construct 200 married couple family units. In Warren more than 200 prospective American Legion members from Warren Niles Girard Newton Falls Hubbard Masury and Kinsman will be initiated at a mass ceremony tonight.
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