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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text lists subscription prices and terms for Ohio delivery. Mentions include six months costs, monthly rates, week rates, and carrier service notes. Data appears garbled with nonsensical phrases and typos. No clear dates, organizations, or identifiable people are present.
Citizens gathered last spring to push flood control on the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys. Army Engineers found insufficient benefits to justify costs, leaving the area at risk and awaiting the next spring flood despite public efforts and hearings.
Farmers and postwar gardeners worry about March weather delaying crops. Early heat may threaten fruit buds and harvests. Last year’s March warmth foreshadowed months of bad weather ahead, jeopardizing feeding plans for the country and the world.1
A commentary argues the Bikini Atoll decision to support atomic tests may be upgraded by reality. It notes Bikini residents, part of the Marshall Islands, are highly intelligent and could view relocation as relief. The writer suggests the Marshall Islands could be a preferable target for atmospheric atomic testing.
The March 1 rollout raises the government home-loan guarantee to 4000 dollars from 2000 and extends loan terms to ten years after discharge with repayment limits to 25 years on real estate and 40 years on farm property. Only one two-sided application needed. loans remain repayable by ex servicemen.
Washington observers warn that lingering strikes and wage disputes threaten auto part shortages, delayed car production, and a slow easing of the economy. With price rules in flux and unemployment provisions rising, 1946 may bring a hard year despite hopes for a pickup in the second half.
In Washington amid Ed Pauley controversy and Ickes resignation rumors, Alabama Rep Frank W Boykin sent President Truman a fourword motto Illegitimi Non Carborundent with a note claiming the Latin means Dont let the so and so s get you down. Hoover joked about keeping private counsel to a President during a Mayflower press conference.
Mayor-Congressman James M Curley returns to Boston to a throng that blocks South Station for 30 minutes while a brass band plays Hail the Conquering Hero Comes An elderly statesman faces a sentence of six to 18 months in prison and a $1000 fine for mail fraud related to war contracts. The question echoes Greek language inquiries about equivalents.
Philip L. Peterson and William Bennett Shimp announced a concert at Ohio University with Peterson and Shimp to be accompanied by Long Street and Allen R. Kresge. Other items noted include society meetings, lectures, and school programs across Hillsdale and Nelsonville with various hosts, speakers, and performances.
Marshfield social notes record visits including Mr. and Mrs. Luster Bobo with sister-in-law Mrs. Charles Smith, and Frank Pierce guests in Bambert own. funeral attendees for Miss Flora Judy listed. flu delays a Reverend Maffett meeting at the Christian Church. Marine George Beverage leaves for Cherry Point after furlough. Valentine party by PTA. Dean Collins improving after surgery. Rudolph Steinmeyer returns after flu. Lt. John Barron returns from Gulfport to Findlay. Maud Judy from Barberton stays with her father.
Dewitt Mackenzie warns readers planning a European tour that postwar Europe presents many hardships. Travelers should consult consulates and embassies to assess timing, transport bottlenecks, cold unheated hotels, limited hot water, power cuts, and scarce supplies for clothing and medicines. Expect delays, lost items, and caution about visiting devastated areas like Germany.
William A Caldwell 66 died Monday in Spencer West Virginia. The body will go to Mercerville for funeral and burial in the new cemetery there. He was born to Jasper and Lutcia Caldwell and is survived by wife Roxie Ward Caldwell and children Alva Ira Bernice Thelma Jewell. Five brothers and a sister also survive: James Huntington Oden Caledonia Leste Crown City C H Caldwell Norfolk Va Clark Gallipolis and Mrs 3 H Gooderham Crown City.
Rutland High School auditorium hosted a colorful Fairyland themed performance of On Midsummer's Day with a large cast of students portraying flowers fairies and butterflies. The show featured a finale where the Child learns to care for her flowers and is reconciled with the Fairy Queen amid two piano pieces and credit to director Mrs C O Chapman and key staff. Edward J Hummel the secretary of state warned Ohio county election boards not to engage in political activities at board offices.
Anne Tweker reconnects with Colin Drake at a Seattle home as she contemplates marriage plans and a new job move. Alan, Connie, and Davey arrive, revealing family ties and social tensions while Colin quietly begins his plan to move the Reuse project forward at Port Drake.
Lottridge notes list Okey Westfall’s death prompting travel by sons Lottridge John Westfall and Mrs. Freda Spears to Ravenna for funeral. Numerous local social calls follow, with visits among Allen, Townsend, Warner, Bernard, Gillilan and other families. Army returns and illness affect plans. quilters gather for Bethel Church project.
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