Vinton Man Recalls Farming Help in Japanese Prison Camp
Will Ogan from Vinton details his 32 months as a prisoner in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. He describes capture, transfer to Los Baños camp, and rescue, crediting farming, garden work, and resilience of fellow prisoners for survival and eventual return home after ten years.
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Vinton Man
McArthur
Will Ogan
Hom
Ogan
K. Oqzan
Phippine Islands
Spain
Cebu
Beirol
Buendanao
Santa Mas
Mare
Newtony
Ing Alr Q
San
F& Government Camm
Srior
Los Banos
Auerbias
Atmare
The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio Notices
Athens Messenger announces publication details and subscription rates for the Athens Ohio paper. It lists staff roles, memberships, and advertising policies, plus postal and service notices and overseas subscription guidance.
Questions and Accusations Over Atomic Tests and Policy
A Russian writer in Pravda and a Moscow radio commentator challenge U S atomic aims citing Bikini tests and weaponization. The piece notes mutual Russo American distrust since WWII and argues genuine disarmament requires trust, not fear, amid political contradictions in both nations.
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America
Bikini
United States
Pravda
Moscow
House Military Affairs Committee
United States Army
Navy
House Committee
War and Navy
Red Army
Stalin
Balkans
Pacific
Security Council
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Senate critic raises doubts on St. Lawrence project approval
The minority report by Senator Walter H. White Jr. of Maine rejects ratifying the Canada pact for the St. Lawrence waterway and power project. He argues treaty form and two thirds Senate approval are required, cites estimated costs near 936 million, questions farmer benefits, and warns the plan could cost about a billion dollars with little national gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Walter H. White, Jr
Maine
Canada
St. Lawrence
Senate
Congress
White
Tres
United States
Russians and Allies Clash Over Postwar Policy Tone
Washington observers note a blunt, frank exchange with the Soviet Union as Byrnes and Vandenberg critique Moscow while Moscow spokesmen answer in sharp terms. Analysts warn that Soviet policy may be driven by a military group in Moscow, not Molotov alone, shaping positions to suit internal power dynamics.
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Washington
Byrne
Vandenberg
Russia
Moscow
Byrnes
Lippe Flaussians
United States
Paris
Molotov
Germany
Britain
America
New Russia
Stalin
Truman Labor Policy Split Seen In Washington Letter
Peter Edson argues Truman bucked labor bosses in several cases while courting anti labor sentiment, noting vetoes on OPA and Case bills but praising actions on anti racketeering and rail disputes. He cites AFL CIO figures warning Democrats, claiming Truman runs a middle path that pleases independents.
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Washington
Harry S
Truman
OPA
Igbhy
Pelis
Jahor
Viticen
White House
Hk Ryen
Dan Tobin
Roosevelt
Teamsters Union
A .F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Mad“way
Frainmen
Jim Patton
National Farmers’ Uion
CIO
Court Merger Petitions Circulate In Ohio Counties
Petitions circulate to place a merger of Probate and Common Pleas Courts on the November ballot. The plan combines 11 courts in Adams Henry and Wayne counties with population figures noted. Filing deadlines and details were announced today by local officials.
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McArthur
Vinton County Hires Lawyer and Board Changes
The Vinton County Commissioners named Carl A. Dellenhaugh to represent the county in dealings with the State Department of Public Welfare and to audit county bills. Alice Runyan resigns from the Child Welfare Board. David Andrews replaces her. The board approved road-project aid to three townships and cooperated with trustees on Claypont Hallow Appleman Seitz roads, Randerson road, and Bunker Hill schoolhouse road maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Vinton County Commissioners
Carl A. Dellenhaugh
Columbus
State Department of Public Welfare
Dellenhaugh
Delienbaush
Avs
Alice Runyan
Child Welfare Board
David Andrews
Ed Fork
Jackson Township
Claypont Hallow
Appleman
Seitz
Richland Township
Randerson Road
Knox Township
Bunker Hill Schiol House
Wilkesville Social Items Reunion and visits noted
A family reunion occurred at Mrs. Wells home with Isa ia and Mars Keex Santia Leting Weis and others visiting from Columbus Newark and Canton. Donald Ponn son of Francis returned from the Navy. J A Parsons recuperating after major surgery. local losses include missing machinery and farm animals. appeal for help.
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Wilkesville
Ie Wells
Isaia
Mars
Keex
Santia
Newark
Leting Weis
Columbus
Charles Straubaugh
Tayo Fan
Vern Straushauch
George Shaugh
Dan Sayre
Paul
J.B. Strong
James Kessler
Jarey Strong
Kessler
Canton
XI Murl Ragan
James
Blancne Penn
Donald Ponn
Francis Ponn
Navy
Minnie Rawlins
Boboy
Chillicothe
Flora Spires
Wellston
J. A. Parsons
Holver Hospital
Bardcliff Man Ordered To Pay Support Fee
A Bardcliff man was arraigned by Judge A. L. Chat in Vinton County Jail McArthur on non support charges. He pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay 60 monthly for three children. Bond set at 500 dollars. Jail breaking charges were waived by the sheriff and prosecuting attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton County
McArthur
Wax
Common Die
A. L. Chat
Grand Jury
McArthur Women Plan St Lawrence River Cruise
Mrs. H W Caul and Mrs H S Hamilton of McArthur will take a Friday trip by motor to Ravenna Ohio then Rochester and Montreal with stops at the Thousand Islands Tadru sac and other Canadian sites, returning by the Saginay River. Joined by Caulsaps sister Mrs Bessie McCommick the trio will tour Canada before coming home.
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McArthur
H. W. Caulsrap
H. S. Hamilton
St. Lance River
Ravenna
Ohio
Caulslap
Bessie McCommick
Rochester
S. Y
Skip
Monitreal
Quebec
Thousand Islands
Canada
Saginay River
Tadrusac
Women’s Christian Society Met at Mrs Memillan Home
The Women’s Society for Christian Service held a meeting at Mrs. Cynthia Memillan’s home with 24 attendees. John Chatfield, the president, died. Mrs Nellie Porn led devotionals. Miss Linnie Arngid led the program with Ethel Saltz and Dorothy Riese assisting. A sale was held, Mont. accompanied Mrs Untfiman, and refreshments were served by Senna Black and H. V. Atkinson.
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Women’s Society For Christian Sexviet
Cynthia Memillan
John Chatfield
Nellie Porn
Proram
Linnie Arngid
Ethel Saltz
Dorothy Riese
Sala de Biers
Mont
Untfiman
Tin Freshmients
Senna Black
H. V. Atkinson
Miss Ada Jean Arnett Plans New York City Tour
McArthur society notes say Miss Ada Jean Arnett and three other Misses will depart Columbus Monday for a conducted New York City tour and return the following Sunday. Miss Ven Blake hosted a bridge party at the E. Resser home Wednesday evening with several neighbors in attendance. Mr and Mrs L W Pilcher returned to McArthur Sunday after a two week vacation at Lake Hope.
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Ada Jean Arnett
Novella Thomas
Ruth Arnett
Mildred Peden
Columbus
York City
Ven Blake
E. Resser
Ruth Souders
Lee Ogan
Janet Lee
Gerry Frye
Louise Kwatkosky
Marjorie Blake
Virgene Saltz
Helen Garrison
Emmy Log Fornwalt
Louise
Anna Newdien
L. W. Pilcher
McArthur
Lake Hope
Selective Service Office to Close Saturdays
The article states the Selective Service will be closed on Saturdays at the courthouse in McAv er and every Saturday. It lists several names and routes connected to the notice, including individuals such as Hariden, Ta, Ward, Doles, and Graves, with mentions of Dundas and Londonderry.
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McAver
Lada
Rebbins
Hariden
Roy
Haren . Carpenter
D. Brenner
Weils
Harry G. Ward
Dundas FE
Doles
Ray
Amala WL
Graves
Londonderry
Marriage License McARTHUR and Rat Couple
William Lester Martin and Rose Marcella Rat filed for a marriage license. The couple, both residents of MeaArthur Route 1, plan to be married by Rev. J. P. Daah on July 7. Additional Vinton County news appears on page 10.
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McArthur
William Lester Martin
Londonderry
Farmer
Rose Marcella Ratwith
MeaArthur
J. P. Daah
Vinton County News
Sally and Norma Comfort Sally in Ward Gloom
Sally confides her fears about Blair Canfield’s possible arrival and Norma arouses jealousy while the two nurses seek comfort from each other. Richard Gregory arrives in town and cautions Sally to guard her happiness as she returns to a crowded ward at Women’s Surgical.
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Lucy Agnes Hencock
Sally
Jean
Norma
Nora
Salis
Norr
Willonahin
Clem
Blair Canfield
Docisr Hallock
Linton
Richard Gregory
Lintonville
Bair Canfield
Richard Enory
Annex
Pacific
Carolyn
Dim Trallock
Ward Nurse's Aide Faces Quiet Ward Turned Tender
In a hospital ward, Nurse's Aide Mrs Carson reflects on the small moments that reveal unspoken affection as Doctor Halluck arrives. The scene centers on a brief exchange and the shared glance that brightens the watcher’s heart. The moment suggests a budding romance within the clinical setting.
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Codd
Sally
Doctor Halluck
Ten Years Ago and Twenty Years Ago Highlights
Ten years ago Miss Mary Elen Lee joined a group at McConnell and planned a week long boat trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Thirty members and guests from the Business and Professional Woman’s Club attended an annual Rainbow Lake picnic. Dr Edwin Watts Chub, retiring dean of the University College of Arts and Sciences, saw his voice and words archived on the university recording machine. Twenty years ago Mrs T A Battin and son Max returned to Marietta after a visit. Harry Foster and Tom Marsan, Athens visitors, were noted among other local names and events.
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Mary Elen Lee
WW. Lee
Tnds
McConnelly
Cleveland
Lannerd
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Oy. E
Waoman's Club
Rainbow Laxe
Edwin Watts Chub
To Ohe Unieristy College of Sand Sciences
Universiy
Capenart
Radio Highlights and Shifted Lineups for New Season
Radio highlights show more program shifts as NBC CBS and ABC reorganize lineups for the new season. Harris and Faye join Banewagon Shoe on NBC Sundays Sept 22, with Harris also continuing on a prior half hour show. Fanny Brice moves to Aldrich Friday on CBS Sept 6, Kate Smith returns to Sundays on CBS and NBC updates include a question driven ABC 9 pm slot and a slate of talks music and entertainment programs across networks.
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New York
Timg
Phil Harris
Alice Faye
NBC
Phil
Jackenny
Harris
Benny Aide
Dennis
Aldrich
CBS
Fanny Brice
Kate Smith
C55
ABC
XBC
Ughan Morgan
Olmsted Playhou
Meredith Willson
Jack Haley
Vaughn Stonree
Mark Warnew
Gordon Jenkins
C. Flippenauiz
Finnegan
Colliet
Carrington
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David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Peter Edson
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WSCS
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NEA
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NEA Service
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W. OW. Connett
T. A. Battin
Max Battin
Marietta
Imenma Battin
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