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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1946

Page

4

Athens Ohio newspaper masthead and subscription rates

Publication details for a daily Athens Ohio newspaper under TENORE PUBLISHING CO. with publisher Bush and manager Gores K. Mgr. Includes pricing for subscriptions within Ohio and outside, postal classifications, and notices on obituary charges. Also notes Associated Press membership and circulation standards.

Athens Slessenger Estrongerice W. Bush Tenore Publishing CO Bush Geo. Gores K Unio Valiaber Ohio Carter Service John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

What's the Matter with the United States editorial

William Allen White might write What's the Matter with the United States to answer the $275000000000 question. The piece argues Washington's confusion and overreach harm prosperity, urging trust in citizens to act as adults and curb federal meddling.

William Allen White Kansas White United States Washington Maine California

It Can Be Stopped The Start Of A Wave Of Crime

The piece warns of a rising crime wave in Ohio from Athens and Union counties to the nation, citing FBI head Hoover and local officials. It urges swift, fearless enforcement by police and prosecutors, quick court action, and firm convictions to keep Athens County safe.

Ohio Athens County Union County FBI John Edgar Hoover

Georgia Gubernatorial Nomination Highlights County Unit System

The piece notes minority voters in Georgia faced a county unit system that helped Gene Talmadge win the governorship despite fewer votes than rival James V. Carmichael. It argues the system thwarts the popular will and calls for amendment for broader democratic participation.

Georgia Eugene Talmadge Talmadge James V. Carmichael Ellis’ Noa iGene

Debate Over Air Power Versus Navy Strength in World War II

Retired General James H. Doolittle argues to scrap aircraft carriers in favor of long range bombers, while defenders cite battleships and Navy ground support as essential. The piece calls for a comprehensive inquiry into Pacific operations and cautions against bias favoring air power over other services.

Washington James H. Doolittle The Air Forces Association United States Navy Billy Mitchell United States Pearl Harbor Pacific Mitchell Hitler Europe Normandy Tan Doolittle Congress Japan Germany U.S Maral Gilbert Islands Rabaul MacArthur Marshalls Okinawa Army Air Forces Army Marine Corps Navy

Hobbs Lawmaker Promotes Anti-Racketeering Amendment

Peter Edson reports on Congressman Sam Hobbs of Alabama and his self description as a law lover. The Hobbs anti racketeering amendment aims to criminalize robbery or extortion that interferes with interstate commerce, drawn amid labor union critiques and pending cases in major states.

Washington Sam Hobbs Selma Ala Francis Biddle Hobbs Circuit Court of Appeals Frank Boykin Mobile Boykin Frank Biddle New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois California Alabama Supreme Court House Judiciary Committee Judiciary Committee Senate Halsted Ritter Florida James F. Byrnes

Athens area church services calendar highlights

A dense schedule lists sermons, Sunday school, and youth activities across Athens area churches. Notable topics include The Only King of Life that Deeply Satisfies and Truth as a lesson, with multiple unions and auxiliaries hosting services and picnics through summer July.

Janice Harrison Harold F. Kellogg Fred Lindhs Hathamar Fred Wheaton Northwood Delta Sigme Theta

Bethany Area Social Notes Include Fellowship Meeting

Bethany events include a Bethany Fellowship Group meeting at Wilson Park on July 26 at 7 pm with a potluck supper, music and worship. Residents report Rev Guy SPIRES CHAPEL improving after a heart issue and Bethany Church homecoming on July 14 with morning services and special music.

Bethany William Peters Izora Guth‘tie Cleveland Ezra Dalton Bethany Fellowship Wilson Park Grace McPherson Glenora Wright Guy Spires Stewart Harry Dickerson Bolus Tte Bethany Church Guy White Stover J. Louis Winner Ale Jeppe Viola Klingenberg Norwood Herbert Garrett Bethesda Julia Ryan Columbus Charles Moore

Graham Chapel Sunday Services and Prayer Schedule

Sunday schedule lists 9 30 a m Sunday school at Graham Chapel with preaching and worship led by the Rev Warner. Prayer service follows at 8 p m with a later 40 30 am note.

American Sunday School Union A. N. Maxwell Missionary Chase Union Emmett Hulbert Diamond Union John Hooper Frost Union Leonard Frost Klesporo Willis Conkle McLeish Union Clarence Rutter Mound Hill Bert Carpenter Mt. Carmel New Marshfield Church OF Redtown South Canaan Baptist Church Donald Mansfield Charles Rriven Millfield Herbert Crabtree Earnest Williams Trimble Coolville Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd Soens c Harold Bmyer Woman's Auxiliary Holy Communion Church of Epiphany Nelsonville Sydney J. Browne St Paul's Episcopal Church Herschel Gier Evelyn Luchs Central Ave. Methodist Church Elmer G. Roessner Paul Evan Bible School Joe B. Matt O. M Awe Church OF the Nazarexe People’s Meeting Pleasanton Bates Clark's Chapel Oran Utley Marietta First Baptist Church G. C. Gorby Richland Ave Athens Hockingport Little Hocking W. C. Dennis Graham Chapel Wwarner

Hemlock Grove Grange Meets and Local Visits Note

Hemlock Grove Grange held a meeting with Mrs. George Carpet receiving an obligation. Nearby social visits included Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Folk from Columbus staying with Mr. and Mrs. Dorsel Smith. Several local residents and visitors, including the Midkiffs and Hawk family, were mentioned in these community notes.

Hemlock Grove Hemlock Grove Grange George Carpet Brooks Folk Columbus Dorsel Smith Cecil Hellman Allan Dirs Homer Midkiff Ziba Midkiff Clarence Wil Athens Robert Hawk Texas Emmett Hawk Porter Midkiff Eldon Clark Dwight Logan George Logan B. Romine Gene Kenneth Grace Grary Midkiff Rence Gilmore R. V_ Heileam Bunkey Hil

Point Rock Social News Briefs and Local Visits

Mrs Lena Knapp and grandson Bobbie Hudnall visited her cousins Mr and Mrs Fred Matteson in Hamden and attended the Wells ton Fair. Mr and Mrs John Babie Union Ridge are parents of a son with Mr and Mrs W D Babie as grandparents. T E McLaughlin Middleport were in the community delivering gasoline and visiting friends. Arlin Verizon Springfield spent days with his parents Garnet Verigan. The Friendship Garden Club will hold a clinic at Columbia Chapel July 28 and a flower show there Wednesday Aug 14.

Point Rock Lena Knapp Bobbie Hudnall Fred Matteson Hamden John Babie Union Ridge W. D. Babie T. E. McLaughlin Middleport Arlin

Daughter of Mine ends in town feud and secret plan

A woman recalls her fraught past with Cecily, her daughter Corinna, and Della, as plans to boost Corinna’s public profile through dance clashes with Cecily. Tensions rise over costumes and status while Robert’s community work ties the family to Marlin. The narrator hints at a forthcoming pivotal blow against Cecily.

Cecily Kent Bereem Robert Corinas Bor Delia Delia J Cerlix Ilitte Martin Rhreet Val Marlin Reading Corinna Della P.T. A's Ralstons Taore Taily Fin Mercedes Marlin Street Hartless

Athens youths return from Lancaster Camp Grounds week

Ten youths from Athens returning from a week at Lancaster Camp Grounds included Winifred Jones Betty Chandler Geraldine Stauffer Kathleen Long Eileen Yoho Darrell Tucker George Gilham William Insche Roger Duh i Bob Hutchins Kenneth Chandler and DaleEntwistle with Mrs Otto Rose as chaperon Also noted Athens Motorcycle Club planning a future show and visits by Miss Margaret Waters and Miss Virginia Coe with Mr Arthur Briggs Relations include wedding plans at the Harpold home and fair exhibits by Athens County romaona Grange Prices for corn peaches and tomatoes reported at Athens markets during the period

Athens Lancaster Camp Grounds Winifred Jones Betty Chandler Geraldine Stauffer Kathleen Long Eileen Yoho Darrell Tucker George Gilham William Insche Roger Duhi Bob Hutchins Kenneth Chandler Dale Entwistle Otto Rose

Son Pleads Insanity and Is Committed to Hospital

Kenton Common Pleas Judge Arthur D. Tudor orders Harry McKeever Jr. 23, charged with fatally shooting his father, committed to Lima State Hospital for observation after pleading insanity. The plea was not guilty by reason of insanity. The article also notes military space satellite developments by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Kenton Common Pleas Arthur D. Tudor Ed Harry McKeever, Jr Lima State Hospital Joint Chiefs of Staff

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson Athens Area Church Services First Methodist Christian Science Alexander Presbyterian Bible School Worshi Fred Luchs Nehemiah Christian Endeavor Women's Association Fred Worhes Albany Saint Paul's Athens Charge Church OF Christ Social WEA Service, Inc By R. Louise Emery Poimiga UU By Galbraith E.G. Silvas E. State St Margaret Waters Oneida N. Y Silvis J. B. Waters Nova Scotia Virginia Coe Arthur Briggs Ravenswood W. Va H. £. Harpold Miss Coe Mr. Briggs Harpold Romona Grange YMCA Ywca of Ohio University Fine Arts ‘@hall Porto Rico Florence Basom D. C. Snow Northwestern Veterinary Association
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