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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1948

Page

4

Italian elections loom amid Cold War tension and policy failures

The piece links Italy's April vote to Western bloc dynamics, criticizing U.S. strategy from the Marshall Plan to the Truman Doctrine. It argues Washington's sanctions, league diplomacy, and domestic civil rights policy risk emboldening communist influence and weak European recovery.

Jan Masaryk Henry Wallace Truman General Marshall Masaryk Poland Hungary Romania Balkans Churchill Fulton, Mo Soviet Union Europe Moscow Russia Canada Cuba Mexico Western Hemisphere Dred Scott Congress Italy France General de Gaulie England Western Europe Atlantic Ocean Mediterranean

Ann Bancroft Faces Pressure After Tommy's Death

In a tense town gathering Mrs. Bancroft endures pity and veiled disbelief as sheriff Sam Blanding and friends discuss her state. Anxious, she senses a hidden push toward safety at a lakeside cabin, while Gay proposes contacting a Cheyenne contact to clear the air. The scene foreshadows a damaging mental collapse as Ann recalls her lost certainty.

Tommy Sam Blanding Rush Ann Enos Sam Sheriff Blanding Gay Cheyenne

Premature Births Improve Survival but Still a Danger

The doctor notes progress in infant survival for premature babies from 1944, with better incubators and feeding knowledge. While deaths decline, reducing premature births and improving outcomes remains a focus, as some infants still face higher risk early on.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D NEA

Discovery of 10000000 Tons Scrap in Germany Sparks Drive Home

The Industry Government Scrap Iron and Steel Mission to Germany reports finding over 10 million tons of scrap in Germany. Aims to speed transfer to U S steel mills, noting much came from postwar rubble and could involve deals returning American equipment wreckage for cash. Critics say intelligent administration should have acted months ago.

Europe Christopher Columbus West Indies Germany

Gore Gore-Mrs. Dottie Tucker Hosts Home Workers Class Event

Mrs. Dottie Tucker hosted the Home Workers Class with devotionals led by Mrs. Julia Emerick and readings from The Beautiful Garden of Prayer. Awards went to Maxine Barnes Rose Hite and Effie Howdyshell as guests and members shared prayers, business reports, and refreshments.

Maxine Barnes Rose Hite Effie Howdyshell Jennie Huber Faye Saulers Glada Alltop Burdella Starr Wavelean Eckhart Julia Emerick Quince Summers Ida MecMannis Bett, Backus Clara Lackey Faith Beck Ruth McMannis Bessie Donaldson Kathryn Summers Garnet Griswell Jack Foss Columbus Fred Foss Ruth Nixon St. Clairsville Frank Beck Max Malone Neville Charles Alker New Straitsville Orvil Walker Dottie Tucker

Sam Simmons on Local Control versus Washington Rent Policy

Sam Simmons argues against federal oversight of rent control and favors local, neighborly consideration. He warns centralized, bureaucratic justice weakens democracy and likens distant governance to German bureaucrats in Berlin.

Washington Kremlin Berlin

Chauncey-Dover High Plans March 30 Athletic Banquet

Chauncey-Dover high school will host an athletic banquet March 30 at 6 p m in the Church of Christ parish house. Fritz Howell of the Ohio Associated Press will speak and all athletic awards will be presented. Senior class members handle ticket sales with the public invited and advance purchase required. Elaine McKibben chairs the high school group and Mrs Gilbert Courtney assists with serving.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Church of Christ Fritz Howell Ohio Associated Press Elaine McKibben Gilbert Courtney

Sanders Rites Conducted for Carson J. Sanders

Funeral services for Carson J. Sanders 50 Millfield merchant were held Sunday at 2 p m in Millfield Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Dick Wilcox officiating. Music included two hymns and a Kathleen Mingus solo. Burial followed at Hebbardsville cemetery. Pallbearers were Dr Co N Sanders Charles Sanders Edward Wade Albert Jackson H McDaniel and Harold Blower, with Masonic rites at his home Saturday night.

Chauncey Carson J. Sanders Millfield Charles Sanders Edward Wade Albert Jackson H. ©. McDaniel Harold Blower

Mrs Thelma Snyder Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Thelma Snyder wife of Frank Snyder of Truetown returned to her home Sunday from Osteopathic Hospital Marietta where she underwent a tonsillectomy on March 13. Their daughter Judith Sue has also been reported ill at the Truetown home.

Chauncey Thelma Snyder Frank Snyder Truetown Osteopathic Hospital Marietta

Chauncey Hosts Weekend Guests From Multiple Cities

Mr and Mrs Floyd Nye hosted a weekend gathering with guests Dr Robert E Nye Charleston W Va Dr Robert E Nye Jr and Dr Frances Thompson Rochester N Y and the Rev and Mrs James A Long Nelsonville Ohio The event brought together family and colleagues for a social gathering.

Chauncey Floyd Nye Robert E. Nye Charleston W. Va Robert E. Nye, Jr Frances Thompson Rochester N. Y James A. Long Nelsonville

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Illnesses

Rev W B Mayes and Rev Fife were guests of Rev Osborn Farley. Miss Andre Schuler hosted Imogene Barnett of Cheshire. Paul Searles visited Ruth Abbott and family. Ruth Abbott of Columbus stays with her parents due to her mother's illness. Darlene Jenkins of Cheshire visited Madona Saunders. Sunday visitors included Cheshires guests Wilma Herrman Nina Sheets and Osbourne Farley. Walter Taylor recovers from a fracture under Dr J J Davis. Alex Shuter hosted Wendell Roush and daughter Darlene Price with others. Priddy family moved to Audree McElhinny property. Mrs Wesley Ward listed.

W. B. Mayes Raymond Fife Osborn Farley Andre Schuler Imogene Barnett Cheshire Paul Searles Osborne Farley Clayton Spencer Ruth Abbott Columbus Homer Abbott Darlene Jenkins Madonna Saunders Wesley Ward Lowell Swisher Wilma Lu Herrman Nina Sheets Ruth Miller Ryger Squire Taylor Glenn Sargent Walter Underwood Leon W.va Wendell Roush Darlene Price Alex Shuter Guy Priddy Rutland Audrey McElhinny

Chauncey-Dover Band and Chorus to Perform Saturday

The Chauncey-Dover School bands and choruses will perform in a program at Logan on Saturday sponsored by the Southeastern Ohio Music Association. Band members include Elaine McKibben Donna Leiber Janis Davis Mona Belle Smith Helen Lopez Edna Leiber Stanley Freidberg Norma Willis Patty Nogrady Lowell Davis Tommy Cline Richard Jackson Norm Ross Barbara Gibbons Jackie Lester Illa Blackford Helena Ross Bob Daugherty Barbara McHenry. Chorus members include Katharene Merritt Violet Theisen Carolyn Hillen Eleanor Meszaros Norma Cunningham Joanna Ley Bob Matson JoAnn James Flora Bel Cruise Richard Johnson Dorothy Davies Norma Pickering Richard Simpson Barbara Willis Mae Crabtree Lovella Mingus Cynthia McDonald Joan Cunningham Jean Matson Frani Stewart John Matheny Robert Freeman Frances Roof Dick Collins Tom Border Bob Sanders Leroy Mullins Junior Courtney Helen Kasler Velva Barrowman Audrey Merritt Margaret Butcher Donna Shafer Wanda Rutter Esther Hanning Barbara Weller.

Chauncey Logan Southeastern Ohio Music Association Chauncey-Dover Elaine McKibben Donna Leiber Janis Davis Mona Belle Smith Helen Lopez Edna Leiber Stanley Freidberg Norma Willis Patty Nogrady Lowell Davis Tommy Cline Richard Jackson Norm Ross Barbara Gibbons Jackie Lester Illa Blackford Helena Ross Bob Daugherty Barbara McHenry Katharene Merritt Violet Theisen Carolyn Hillen Eleanor Meszaros Norma Cunningham Joanna Ley Bob Matson JoAnn James Flora Bel Cruise Richard Johnson Dorothy Davies Norma Pickering Richard Simpson Barbara Willis Mae Crabtree Lovella Mingus Cynthia McDonald Joan Cunningham Jean Matson Frani Stewart John Matheny Robert Freeman Frances Roof Dick Collins Tom Border

Athens policing stops student attempt to swim swollen Hocking

Athens police halted an OU student’s bid to swim the swollen Hocking River at South Bridge after reports a second student had already completed the crossing. Nearby, birthday and anniversary celebrations, club events, and local notices fill the region’s social pages.

Athens Hocking South Bridge

Fierbaugh in Fair Condition at Mount Carmel Hospital

William H. Fierbaugh of Truetown, a longtime Greens Run merchant, is reported in fair condition at Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus after transfer by Blower ambulance. His wife, daughter in law Helen Fierbaugh, grandson Billy Fierbaugh, and Rev. Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey visited him Monday.

Chauncey William H. Fierbaugh Truetown Greens Run Fair Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus

Radio Station List for Area Stations and Frequencies

Radio programs and area stations listed with call signs and frequencies for NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC

NBC WLW Cincinnati Abc-Wcol Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS

Radio Schedule Evening Mart 17

A detailed daily broadcasting timetable lists programs across networks from 6:00 PM to 4:45 AM including news, music, comedies, dramas, and variety shows featuring Abe network blocks with CBS NBC and MBS listings and repeats.

Abe Cbs Network Abe-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Cbs Chicago Orchestra Cbs East Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Rollin Abe Bob Crosby Kaitenborn Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Abe Whistler Alan Young News & Variety Abe West N. Y Oklahoma Ebs Ozark Valley Fred Waring Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander Abe Kate Smith Mbs Nbe Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman Abee Cbs Treasury

Birth of Linda Mace in Carbondale

Mr and Mrs Dwight Mace announce the birth of a daughter Linda on March 5 in Carbondale. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Elston Mace with great grandmother Mrs Hare rison Sixx of Columbus. Birthday honors for P O Mace included a chicken dinner and cake from her daughter. Attending from a distance were Nolan Mace Athens and Barber ton, Walter Gall, Dorothy Johnson, Columbus, Joan Rodin, Columbus. Frank Howson, New Marshfield, visited his mother Anna How son.

Carbondale Dwight Mace Linda Elston Mace Harerison Sixx Columbus P. O. Mace Barberton Nolan Mace Athens Walter Gall Dorthy Johnson Joan Rodin Frank Howson New Marshfield Anna Howson George Barber

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