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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
4
National Dispatch critic David Lawrence argues the Truman administration’s push for higher production will fail to balance the economy. He contends wage boosts and rising costs threaten unemployment and inflation, blaming President Truman for political handling and OPA debates while urging immediate wage and price controls.
The wedding of Marcia Beach and Lieutenant Allison occurs in a hospital room before his departure to the West Coast. Sally Maynard, the nurse, helps with plans while Marcia exhorts Sally to join aftercare. The staff celebrate with flowers and a recording of future care amid postwar promises.
Syracuse personals list weddings and visitors including William C. Barteis and Mary Goodwin wedding at Pomeroy. Attendees include Mollie Karr’s death in Los Angeles, and multiple local families visiting Parkersburg, Huntington, Worthington, and Gallipolis. The item notes relatives in Athens Columbus Portland and Spokane, with several get togethers and hospital, travel updates.
The Senate approves a reorganization bill cutting committees and adding expert aides, aims to curb lobbyist influence, and establish party policy committees. It offers raises and pensions for senators, with hope for smoother operations if the House agrees, delivering a rare note of congressional improvement.
The piece surveys a 15 day ceasefire in Manchuria brokered by Gen George C Marshall. Nationalists doubt lasting peace, fearing limited scope and delays. Communists demand US troop withdrawal and view the accord with hostility, citing past dove efforts and US backing of Chiang Kai-shek.
Peter Edson notes a settlement among seven maritime unions averting a strike and reports the U S Conciliation Service lists under 300 disputes nationally, with about 44 000 workers affected, most near settlement and few of national importance. He questions if this marks a broader labor peace era or just round one in reconversion and critiques American mediation in China amid civil war.
A June 9 chicken dinner at Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lowesys home honored Mrs. Lovsey. Attendees included Ronald Bickley and family, Mrs. David Hook and daughter, and several others from The Plains and surrounding areas. The Plains team beat Nelsonville 11-6, then defeated Athens 6-0 in a seven inning doubleheader.
Portland residents and relatives host and visit family across several towns and states. Names include Martha Murphy, Earl Henderson, Mattie Henderson, Clarence Price, Patsy, Margaret, Linnie Swan, Harry Swan, and others. Trips span Cincinnati Wheeling Columbus Lebanon Constantine Racine and Neville Island with many Sunday and midweek calls.
News items note Ohio University artists were to be exhibited at the Delta Phi Delta national convention in Kansas City on June 23. Bingman of Athens Te present Ohio U Jota chapter, with Mary McCune Ruth Werdelken Edna Kennedy Mrs Frances Cray Elliott and Miss Edna Was also listed as exhibitors from Athens.
Community notes list births visits and local social updates. A birth announced at St Joseph Hospital names Robert Truman Dotson with grandparents listed. Various residents from Tuppers Plains Reedville Delaware Athens and Lancaster attend visits and gatherings with neighbors and relatives.
Social briefs report multiple weddings and engagements in Racine and nearby towns. Myrtle Holter wed, with Eugene Holter and Mrs. Carl Holter noted, and a ceremony at the Racine Methodist parsonage. Betty Phillips wed Charles Ford in Racine with a Rochester, Pa. connection. Local visits include Leo Curtis and Parkersburg guests. nursing school commencement in Gallipolis.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Evans of Columbus celebrated their 17th anniversary at the Sweaty home with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Barstow and Beverly. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pritchard and Benny Lee and Charlene. Mrs. Audrey Milton and Joyce. plus visitors from Barberton and Columbus. Two weeks of Bible School closed with a program led by Eleanor Gifford.
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