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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1946
Page
4
Rates shown for 1 year 13.00 6 months 6.50 and various regional prices. Mentions by mail options in Ohio and outside Ohio with differing periods and cents values. Notes carrier service charges and special overseas terms with request letter. Local offices in Athens Por Office as Second Class matter under act of 1928. Advertising rates and obituary notices mentioned.
In a fragmented narrative, characters endure wartime strain and personal turmoil. Dru and Fletch confront marriage stress while Nelia and Phil navigate distance, secrets, and impending decisions amid a valley’s eerie rain whispers and a lingering war shadow.
L W Roberts, manager of the Athens Lum Company since 19, announced his retirement from that position while remaining president of the company and chairman of the board. J B Froberts was re elected secretary and made manager of the Athens plant. Other officers included H F Kittle as VP and Glowstes plant manager and W L Ross as treasurer.
The piece argues that promises of large postwar wage gains by White House officials and unions created expectations that fueled inflation. It criticizes wartime rhetoric on take home pay and argues that price controls were loosened to allow gradual increases, producing ongoing tension and friction in labor relations.
A newspaper notes a housewife’s call for a labor union to have the government bear laundry and child care costs. Indignant mothers reply that wives’ duties persist and a public pay-for-homework plan would shift work onto mothers. The piece recalls V J Day as a warning about a hidden permanent slave class in recreation and work balance.
The piece argues Washington bear blame for Pearl Harbor due to secrecy and bureaucratic routine. It urges less top level secrecy and greater civilian involvement before future emergencies, while noting some fault also lies with military leaders in the Pacific.
Peter Edson recaps General Motors president Charles Wilson's Senate labor committee appearance. Wilson dodged direct questions about the strike and policy, delivered long answers, and faced sharp queries from a panel including Murray Ellender Taft Morne Smith Parnell Guffey LaFollette. He urged stability, unity, and a clear program while warning of interindustry effects if conflicts persist.
Interdependence Returning veterans have solved manpower in rubber by BF Goodrich re employing over 2 800 ex servicemen and hiring 6 300 other veterans for the first time. It explains why unemployment stays below postwar estimates and why business appears stronger than expected. Demand for new tires remains steady as war weary cars leave the road.
Reading through New Haven notices, residents plan relocations to Indiana and Florida for winters while others stay in town. The piece lists hospitalities, church activities, a wedding in Callettshurs Kentucky, a memorial for John Reitimire, and a string of showers and social gatherings with many local families named.
Local column reports honorable Army discharges for Jack Shingler Norman Saylor Jr and Dick Lynch. William Clark ill at his mother Mary Clark s home after service with malaria. Funeral for Raymond Lightfritz held in Carbondale Methodist Church. J P Emish returns from Dallas with family. Several residents visit and host relatives while announcing births and travels.
Ohio voters urge Congress to press Britain for adequate security before granting any large loan to the Allies. The appeal cites past World War debt, Lend Lease cancellations, and the need to protect U S taxpayers. Readers are asked to clip, sign, and mail to Representative T A Jenkins in Washington.
A Dover township resident challenges a published claim that James Merrit drove the township truck on January 15 morning. He states he will present proof at the next trustees meeting and names Vogelsong Field, Tan 26, as a point of reference.
Miss Betty Robey entertained several school students Thursday evening at her home. Refreshments were served to Mac Wollett Ralph Wollett Lloyd Shaw Dale Edwards Charles Robey Wilbur Johnson and Joan Bumgardner. John McClain has been in Columbus on business and his nephew Lawson Lanrier helped with farm work. Miss Isabelle Wollett Toledo spent the weekend with her parents. Sunday School meets each Sunday at two and church services are planned next Sunday at 7 30 conducted by Rev Dickison from Rio Grande.
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