Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1946

Page

4

US should unite with Latin nations against Peron regime

Opinion pieces argue the State Department blundered by acting alone on Argentina and that Peron’s election signals tyranny rather than a democratic move. The author urges allied Latin governments to condemn Peron, label him Nazi or fascist backed, and demand a hemispheric stance resisting recognition of his government.

Washington United States Department of State Associated Press Argentina Peron Peroni Perons Ouy Secre San Francisco Farrell United Nations Roosevelt Mexico City Byrnes Hitler Germany Great Britain Russia

Vacation of Writers and a Tumultuous Night in Town

Colin and Ann abandon writing exploration for a hotel stay with old friends Nina Jock Connie and Davey. Tense dinners and dances reveal lingering love, flirtations, and misread signals. A late night kiss and awkward moments lead to a somber drive home as Ann longs for closeness with Colin. To Be Continued.

Colin Ann Seague Colin Drake Annie Connie Davey Nina Jack Amy Jock Port Drake

Plain s News Notes item summary not provided

Mr and Mrs Dean W Nida Columbus visited relatives in the area over the weekend. Numerous local residents hosted and visited kin and friends from Athens Columbus New Marshfield Sugar Creek Lancaster and Millfield. A birth announced at Sheltering Arms Hospital and several property transactions were noted.

Truman's Optimism Questioned by Press Demands for Clarity

The piece questions President Truman's assurances that the international situation will be worked out. It argues the public deserves an explicit explanation of his optimism, noting Americans and Britons seek concrete updates on foreign policy, Soviet plans, UN oil interests, and Iran troop presence. It urges candid disclosure to a war-weary populace.

Truman United States Stalin Britain United Nations Iran Russia

Disturbing parallels in Stalin, Hitler, and world peace

Premier Stalin accuses Churchill of Nazi-like racial ideas while using opposite aims. The piece contrasts Stalin's rhetoric and actions with Hitler’s war prep, notes Russia’s Iran presence, and argues for U S mediation and possible rearmament. It warns against escalating tensions and calls for early, strong international intervention.

Stalin Winston Churchill Hitler Russia Great Britain United States America Britain Iran Mr. Stalin

Letter From Washington: Allen's Florida Vacation Delays Start

Peter Edson surveys postwar U S politics noting George E Allen's delayed oath as Reconstruction Finance Corporation director after a Florida vacation. Bowles counters price inflation through March 1948 ads while Mead's committee ends. Helen Makin adjusts to Washington. UNRRA redistributes surplus ration books to 19 European governments, and Greeks gain a book.

Washington George E. Allen Senate Reconstruction Finance Corporation Florida White House State Department Alen BFC Allen Chester Bowles Bowles New York James M. Mead Helen Douglas Makin Georgia Congress Arelanta

Erika Gruhn and the Forgotten Wife Behind Blomberg

The piece recalls Erika Gruhn, secretary and Blomberg’s wife from 1938, noting how their marriage angered Prussian officers and contributed to Blomberg’s forced resignation. It reflects on how Hitler then assumed his post and asks how history might have shifted if Erika had not married him.

Werner von Blomberg Germany Erika Gruhn Blomberg Hitler Erika Bosa

Teachers attend Ohio Conference on Adult Education

In Athens County, Mary Mulligan Joy Cutter Russell Michael Mildrey Judy Lew Marshfield and Evelyn Sidders attended the Ohio Conference on Adult Education in Columbus. Eveleth Atkinson, daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Atkinson, was elected president of Phi sorority with Thora Olson named social chairman. Mayor Len B McCune and City Council hosted the Fireman's Ball at Hotel Berry where Jimmy Littler’s orchestra provided dancing. Louise Bailey and Ann Barlow were chosen as delegates to the spring meeting of the Ohio Home Economics Association in Columbus.

Athens County Ohio Conference On Adult Education Columbus Mary Mulligan Joy Cutter Athens Russell Michael the Plains Mildrey Judy Lew Marshfield Evelyn Sidders F Eveleth Atkinson C. E. Atkinson Ph Sorority Thora Olson Thor Olson Len B. McCune Hotel Berry Jimmy Littler Louise Bailey Ann Barlow Ohio Home Economics Association

Bartlett News Briefs Highlight Local Funeral and Visits

Funeral services for Sam Vincent of Aroesville were held with Masons in charge and Rev. Brett officiating. Survivors include his wife Beatrice Smith of Amesville, his mother, a sister and three brothers. Bartlett residents attended Friday’s service for Pray Pickering at Liberty A.M.E. Church. Several locals noted inquires and weekend visits as families hosted relatives from Canton Washington Columbus Athens and Marietta.

Bartlett Sam Vincent Aroesville Brett Chesterhill Beatrice Smith Amesville C. N. Wiliams Columbus Rennell Glenn Smith Dayton Morris Marietta Smith Wesley Bennett Athens Emmet Shaner WSCS John Beazell Dorcas Glenn Clark George Webster Ernest Gace Donnie Lochary Vivian Lochary Eleanor Goddard Don Goddard Nellie Zumbro Dale Nannie Johnson Richard Bricktes Elsie Glover Esther Dillinger Fannie Dillinger

War Cabinet Failure To Act Is Revealed

The article discusses disputes over warnings to Japan before WWII. It cites statements by Secretary Stimson and President Roosevelt about how and when to warn Japan, a telegram to the emperor, and the impact of public warnings in October and November 1941 amid Japan's actions in Indo-China. It notes criticism from Lt General Short about warning adequacy and Stimson’s reflection on possible improvements by War Plans.

Japan Congress Warm Springs Ingo-China Gulf of Siam Stimson Gaé Washington Knox Sumner Welles Walter Co. Short War Department Jimson Short

Jacksonville Weekend Guests and Church Notices

Jacksonville residents hosted visitors over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and Mr Elmer Bratka spent time with local families. The Faithful Class plans a March 27 meeting at Mrs Gladys Kemp t s home. Revival services at Trimbie Methodist Church led by Rev Charles Caffrey continue through the week.

Jacksonville Frank Davis Jackson RB. E. Davis Bess Stephenson Walnut Hill Elmer Bratka Columbus Julius Bratka Methodist Church Gladys Kempt Trimbie Methodist Church Charles Caffrey Hettie Rambo Andrew Wallace Pontiac Mich George Rambo Cleveland James Nye Hooper iHubert Nye

Public Forum letter defends helping hungry regardless of ethnicity

Ruth Kovalik of The Plains defends aiding hungry people of all ethnicities in a Public Forum reply to a card about Mrs. Bradley. She notes her Hungarian Slovak husband and asserts no group should be blamed for poverty, praising Mrs. Bradley for stating her views openly.

the Messenger

Bishopville Market and Homes Activity Noted

Bishopville reports property sales and transfers as Lucy Pedicord sells to Kenneth and Martha Wolfe while new owners plan a modern dairy farm. Hattie Hoon sells two Bishopville lots to the McGrath brothers and Miles Jacob for a trailer factory. Ensign Lowell Shaner buys 128 acres by East Branch. Local residents and seasonal visits noted as neighbors resume spring plans and gardens.

Bishopville Lucy Pedicord C. N. Pedicord Kenneth Wolfe A. G. Carter Pedicord Glouster Charles Milhoane Hoon Mr Jacobs Melvin Jacobs Ringold McGrath Gail Samuel Harold McGrath Mountville Helen Thomas Hattie Hoon Earl Peugh Jessie Wilson Mary Moody Columbus J Ada Price J. M. Watkins Akron J. O. Moody Chris Day

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch By Hazel Heidergott Joe Orchestra Ducky Fiest the Plains News Dean W. Nida Fred Nida Marion Snider Irvin Wolfe Wilma Mingus Thomas Agen Ed Agen Ellen Baptist Agen William G. Thomas New Marshfield Baroney Matheny Margaret Faye Cochran Toledo A. B. Cochran Earl Rodehaver Floyd Matheny Amos Matheny Floyd Donald Osborne Sheltering Arms Hospital Cinda Kay Marion Snyder Richard Kasler Hooper Ridge Pierce Doug Locke Sam McDonald Wayne Keirns Wilburt Cartwright Billy Millfield Arthur Bruce Henry Evans Clay Brunney Lancaster Isaac Palmer Palmer Murray City William Bradburry Ethel Batchelder John Batchelder Gilkey Ridge Batchelder Alice Johnson Frank O'Neil McDaniel iTulia Mingus Sand Ridge MR. Truman Sir Henry Taylor Mary Baker’ Baidy Peter Edson Majestic Theater A. Davies C. W. Fulton P. E. Hixson Youngstown Bartlett News War Cabinet Jacksonville News the Public Forum Ruth Kovaldik Bishopville News By Galbraith U.S Junior Dorothy
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication