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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1946
Page
4
David Lawrence argues price control misunderstandings and warns consumer strikes worsen unemployment. He blames Labor leaders for pushing wages up postwar, causing inflation that harms workers and consumers, and calls for productivity gains and technical improvements instead of wage spikes.
The scene shifts from a calm night by the lake to dawn alarms and a morning of revealing romance. Sally Maynard faces news of Dora Bronson’s engagement to Bill Trier Wheelers while contemplating Aunt Clem’s reactions and Jim Har- Jock’s upcoming presence. Dora confesses to Sally that she and Bill are together, while Sally admits her own love for Hallock and wonders how to keep it secret from Sunderlin before a cliffhanger ending.
The Athens City Hall, built in 1875 and long neglected, remains structurally sound but badly worn. Officials plan cheap, phased improvements to keep first floor usable while the second floor and roof require work, arguing for temporary fixes over full replacement.
Charles R. Hook, president of the American Rolling Mill Company, argues on a radio broadcast for fair legislation, sincere collective bargaining from unions and industry, and law controlled labor activity to achieve permanent industrial peace. He warns against extravagant demands and stresses mutual understanding and orderly conduct to prevent postwar labor difficulties from hindering progress.
Coal Age credits U S coal mining with unique wartime productivity gains driven by two key equipment and techniques that boosted output and efficiency. The piece notes constant progress in production safety and economy, keeping American coal ahead of other nations.
Peter Edson uses a home sized analogy comparing Palestine to Maryland to explain big policy questions. He imagines a UN plan to move 100000 immigrants to Maryland and notes how such a shift would provoke local backlash, arguing the issue mirrors broader crises and that coal’s importance links to national direction.
Hartford notes list a string of social events and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Oren Lave hosted a shower. many locals visited relatives in Virginia and Washington. multiple trips to Columbus and Roanoke are noted. Postmaster duties during an absence are mentioned. memorial fund fundraising for war heroes is ongoing.
Sundown Community Forums sponsored by the Association of Un were to be conducted three sure nights under local leadership. Numerous local residents and visitors appear in society notices from Portland and nearby towns with family connections, travels, and club activities.
Apple Grove social column lists multiple local guests and visits. Frank Stevenson and grandson Bill of Philadelphia stayed with Signey Williams. Elwin Crean announces a ten pound girl born July 5. Betty Beegte and Eileen Stump visit Wadsworth. Miss Hayman from Columbus visits parents. numerous local families from Columbe, Whitesburg, Racine, Barberton host and guest in late June and early July. Nineteen guests shared a lawn picnic on the Fourth of July.
Funeral services for S. R. Winebrenner 71 were held at Ewing Funeral Home Pomeroy with burial in Burlingham Cemetery. The column lists locals visiting relatives traveling from Cadiz Buckeye Lake Carford and Huntington among others plus the MSCS annual picnic held at Roadside State Park and funeral attendees from Syracuse.
A dinner honored Mr and Mrs Jace Dorst on their 50th wedding anniversary. Summer Dorst celebrated the July 5 sixth anniversary. Attending were numerous relatives from Long Bottom Foreoy Springfield Marion and more, including Jair Porst Dorst Arch Dorst and Pearl Durst families plus several guests from Venna W Va Sumner and nearby areas.
Sunday at five noon July 21 a memorial service will be held at Rock Springs Church for Lea Don Bailey son of Dana and Wilda Bailey. Dana died in May 1915 in England. Reverends Ward Radford and wife and sons visited his mother Mrs Flora Radford. Various relatives and friends gathered during the weekend including the Radfords and Hartungs, with many others noted across the community.
News notes from Dorcas area list multiple visits and travels. Names include Billy Grimm Mrs Harry and Mrs Ernest Dorcas California visitors Wolfean Grimm Letart and Mrs Addie Wilson hosting local gatherings. Families such as Blake, Hoback, Tittle and Johnson appear among weekend and holiday visits across Dayton Syracuse Columbus and Cleveland areas.
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