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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1946

Page

4

Intervening in Spain and Argentina echoes Wilson era policy

The piece argues that U S Britain and France justified pressuring regimes abroad by precedent from Woodrow Wilson era notes against Huerta and Nazi aligned rulers. It links Argentina and Peron to Nazi influence and suggests joint action may be needed once Argentine election results are known, warning against allowing Argentina to become a base for Nazism in the hemisphere.

Washington United States Great Britain France Franco Spain Woodrow Wilson Peron Argentina Wilson Victoriano Huerta Mexico Republic Herta Rio Grande Vera Cruz Huerta America Central America

House of Calm and Change Ends as Colin Returns

Ann pours her heart into finishing Colin's house and facing a future apart from him. She tours the completed rooms, weighs the life ahead, and recalls family chatter about Colin’s steady rise. A sudden homecoming frames a new beginning as Colin arrives.

Ann Colin

Neighbors Urged to Report OPA Overcharges in County

A field representative of the Office of Price Administration describes a $66 overcharge on a used washing machine as an example of recovery. The story highlights how information flows from local to state boards, the seller’s admission, and a refund via postal money order. The piece criticizes informant schemes and questions the salaries of agents and clerks involved.

Office of Price Administration Athens County OPA Athens Price Control Board Rochester N. Y New York Board Ohio Board New York State Gestapo

Ohio faces slow cleanup of stream pollution

A recent Ohio attorney general ruling gives the Conservation Division power to address pollution but full river cleanup will take years. Communities in Athens and nearby towns seek better sewage systems while industry discharges and sewage harm water supply and recreation. Public education and youth involvement are urged as lakes and pollution controls are developed.

Ohio Conservation Division Athens Logan Nelsonville Middleport Pomeroy

What Hogs Can Do Railroads Should Offer Through Travel

The C&O and Nickel Plate ads imply hogs can ride coast to coast without changing cars while passengers on deluxe trains face rail changes. We question why other roads ignore the plea for through coast-to-coast service and wonder why riders tolerate the current setup. Only airline stockholders should favor it.

Chesapeake & Ohio Nickel Plate New Jersey California Chicago St. Louis New Orleans

Humane soul in Urbana store owner ends nylon sale

Howard Kugelman, Urbana department store proprietor, staged a nylon-hosiery sale giving all a fair chance. After the crush left hundreds battered and disappointed, he reviewed the scene and withdrew from the nylon business, prompting a question about a Man of the Year nomination.

Howard Kugelman Urbana Kugelman

The Price of Pleasure Quote by John Foster

A terse aphorism notes that true pleasure requires paying the price upfront, while false pleasure comes after enjoyment. The line attributes the contrast to John Foster and reads as a moral reflection on expenditure of what is valued.

John Foster

Price Controls Debate Keys Washington Economic Clash

Peter Edson describes a Washington dispute over price ceilings and labor wage demands. He outlines two camps led by Bowles and Snyder, detailing their views on keeping controls until supply outpaces demand, potential amendments, and the argument that higher prices can spur production to ease shortages.

Washington Chester '30 Bowles John W. Snyder Commerce Henry Wallace Fred Vinson Snyder Agriculture Clinton W. Anderson John D. Small Congress

Pleasures Across Pleasures In Speech And Play

A quotation contrasts simple pleasure from sermons and plays, noting that tranquil joys endure longer. Selden and Bovee are cited, arguing both hearing sermons and enjoying drama offer happiness, with tranquil joy lasting through life’s burdens.

John Selden

Week end social notes from The Plains area

A crowded array of visitors and events in The Plains area including Eleanor Welch and other guests at the Welch home, receptions for Boyd Stevens, roller skating by 4 H Club members, and multiple calls on Athens and Greens Run residents. Dates and names include Sam Feidcock, Mary, O. E. Dean, Dean Nida and Miss Peting, and Arlington area ties to Columbus and Cairo. The piece notes service member Edward L. Yeager returning to Fort Meade and a Welcome Home program by the Methodist Men.

Plains R. D. Welch Eleanor Welch Dayr T Charles F. Sanvy Columbus Gaynelle Welch Athens Robert Dearing Betty Call Buddy Wicks Marion Snyder Martha Snyder Greens Run Boyd Stevens Sam Feidcock Barberton Mary Don Jack Wolfe Toledo Asa Cochran Carroll Bean Everett Ball Clarence Hunter Richard Carolyn Theresa Hubert Shrieves Lakin Havilah Batchelder Sarah Ethel O. E. Dean Vere Smith Ann Cleveland John Batchelder Gilkey Ridge Ft. Meade Earl Seel Sara Ralph Cochran Canaonville A. E. Cochran Lucy McDonald Ada Cartwright Millfield A. E. Stettler Clarence Rutter Ruth Kovalcik Paul Coley Nancy Okey Phillips Wek Will Hess Eleanor Scott Mary Vessalo Agnes McCreanor Bobby Basil Cullison Earl Hanning Lookadoo Willie Huston Garth Miller Ray Shafer Benton Miller Fred Nida Jimmy Fredrica Lohse Charlotte Huntington Ind Dean Nida Miss Peting Presbyterian Church I. W. Dean Marshall, Mich Havilah Batch

Youth Rally Draws 125 in Coolville High School Auditorium

More than 125 persons attended the Youth Rally held Sunday evening in the Coolville high school auditorium. Represented were Ep is copalian First Methodist First Christian and Presbyterian churches of Athens Coolville and vicinity. The event opened with devotionals by the united Youth Group followed by a candle light service. Rev Ormond McDonald of Athens spoke guests included Miss Marjorie Malone and O C Bibbee with Frances Malone assisting. Refreshments served by Helen Macleod Service Guild. Next meeting slated for Glouster on the first Sunday in April. Mrs R S Henderson announced topic Who Is Jesus for United Youth meeting Sunday at 6 30. Catechism class under way and members urged to attend. S T L to meet with Mrs W C Whitlock Saturday at two.

Coolville Episcopalian First Methodist First Christian Presbyterian Churches of Athens United Youth Group Ormond McDonald Marjorie Malone O. C. Bibbee Marjorie Frances Malone Helen Macleod Service Guild Glouster R. S. Henderson United Youth Meeting Jesus S.T.L W. C. Whitlock Charles McKeen Sammy Arthur A. Hersch Parkersburg McKeen Howard LeMaster Doris Taylor Dutch Ridge Jeanette Henderson

Public Forum letter criticizes government judgment and courage

Albany reader W. E. Jeffers condemns Washington leaders in editorials A Course Is Charted and Becomes Boresome. He urges industry, virtue, justice, and a free chance to do good, signing March 5.

the Messenger Washington W. E. Jeffers

Haydenville Social Notes Shower honors Mr and Mrs Skiver

Mrs Nelson Skiver hosted a misc shower Monday night for son and daughter in law D R Skiver. Guests included C S Matheny Moores Vollmer Bond Achauer May and many others from Logan Nelsonville and surrounding areas. Attendees and visitors were noted and church conference events mentioned.

Lloyd Matheny Birmingham Ala Moore Willard Seel Billie Jean Hame A. E. Campbell Pete Brandon Micky Logan A. J. Skiver Thomas Sinnott Arletta Gottkee Raleigh Sinnott Harry Nihiser Ralph Hill Rockbridge Denver Thompson David James Hood Terry John Gaston Carbon Hill Gertrude Ginther Jacob Ginther Middleport Carl Blauer Judy John Gierhart Basil Neil Gierhart Avid Wek Nelson Skiver Homer Lent Nelsonville Murray City C. B. Lees C. H. Patton Walter Lehman C. S. Matheny Homer Carter G. R. Macy J. E. Kinnison Lancaster Lent

Ten Years Ago at Athens High and NearbyEvents

This column recalls events from ten years ago including the Merchants Skit Show at the AHS auditorium with Jimmy Littler's band, Dick Atkins acrobatics, and Mariel LeMasters on accordion. Henry Corradini, Lucas County RERA director, and Margaret Radford hosted Toledo visitors over the weekend.

Merchants Ahs Auditorium Topnotch Jimmy Littler Dick Atkins Mariel LeMasters Henry Corradini Margaret Radford Toledo W. H. Radford Franklin Ave Corradini RERA Lucas County

Laurel Cliff News Briefs Highlights Local Visits and Moves

Laurel Cliff notes report visits among locals including John Lightfoot Haydenville and son Wilber Lightfoot Nelsonville to Mrs. Elsie McCumber. Ward and Christy relocations to Pearl Jacobs farm Ravenna and Crooksville. Tony Liesheit Dar win and Bertha Huffman tied to Akron and illness. PTA Founders Day program raised 15 dollars. James Long Springfield and Mabel Williams clan hosted weekend guests.

Laurel Cliff John Lightfoot Haydenville Wilber Lightfoot Nelsonville Elsie McCumber Garland Ward Pearl Jacobs Raymond Christy Ravenna Ratliff Charles Diehl Alfred Michels Mickie Buck Crooksville Tony Liesheit Darwin McCumber Bertha Huffman Akron Alma Krusenbrod PTA James Long Springfield Mabel Williams

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