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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1952

Page

7

Grass Roots Approach Urged by Medina Mayor for Ohio

Medina Mayor John W. Brown former Athens figure seeks Republican lieutenant governor nomination. He argues Ohio needs grass roots government to keep public affairs from becoming sterile and cites small towns as best example. Brown urges citizen participation to ensure good government and accountability.

Marietta John W. Brown Medina Ohio Womens Republican Club Washington County Brown Washington Ontos Columbus

Have at least 3 children says Dr George Crane

The reader is urged to bear children to stay young and avoid divorce blaming wives for lack of heirs. Dr Crane argues men crave heirs and children improve morals and awareness, then promotes a 100 point tests for parents offer. The piece includes anecdotes about a wife named Hilda and a clinic case.

George W. Crane Hild R Hilda

Briggses Attend Funeral of Amey Jenkins in Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Earl Briggs attended the funeral of his aunt Amey Jenkins in Zanesville. Mr and Mrs Reece Thompson were here Thursday. Mrs Harry Aberts are back home after a visit in Carroll. Louis and William Dew were home last week due to their mother Mary Dew’s illness.

Speed Trap Allegations Shocks Lawrence County Officials

Ohio auditors accuse two township authorities of a speed trap and police brutality. Auditor Joseph Ferguson says he will hand findings to the attorney general and may discuss with Governor Lausche. He targets three justices of the peace and a former South Point mayor for alleged improper procedures.

Columbus Lawrence County Joseph T. Ferguson South Point Ferguson Guv Frank J. Lausche

Reedsville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Reedsville residents hosted and visited a string of friends and relatives from nearby towns. Guests included Mrs. Rosalia Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schuer, Kathie Griffin, Melvin Reed now reassigned to California base, and Korea veterans Mrs. E. Riebel and others. Pvt Leo Riebel heads to Ft Leonard Wood. Hubert Propps visits from Logan. M r s Bert Shumway and Parkersburg travelers noted.

Reedsville Rosalia Fuller R. E. Thomas Henry Schuer West Jefferson C. E. Humphrey Bur! Griffin Kathie, Joppa Melvin Reed Air Force Webster Reed California E. Riebel Roger Wilbur Monroe Chillicothe Emma Riebel Chester E. L. Riebel Canton Blaine Milhoan Keno Korea Missouri Hubert Propps Logan Bert Shumway Ted Sedgwick Darwin John Chaney Parkersburg Maggie Ashburn Bill Cox L. S. Buckley

Military Mail Call listing service members

The Messenger in Athens Ohio prints addresses of soldiers and airmen. Readers may submit names and home towns with complete mailing details to the Mail Call Editor, including service branch and unit, as shown for Pfe Donald J Green Francis J Hayes William Ko Fuller Wayne Hunley Roland S Stedwill John E Tate and others.

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New Plymouth Marine Pfc Fuller Completes 10 Day Furlough

New Plymouth Marine Pfc William K. Fuller, a military policeman, has finished a 10 day furlough with his wife Mary Alice and returns to California for reassignment. At home they visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fuller and relatives in Springfield Lima and Columbus.

New Plymouth

Lottridge Social Notes Highlights and Visits

The community social column records visits among the Frost Archer Warner Vanderhoof Swisher Swartz and Bernard families in Belpre Pom ery Bashan and nearby areas. Church services, dinners, a baby shower, a CE meeting, and plans for a Carthage church reopening are noted along with a death and influenza recovery.

Lottridge Walter A. Frost Barbara Belpre John Archer Naomi Russell Archer Joyce Jimmie Alfred Methodist Church Albert Warner Rachel Warner Pomeroy Walter Sadie Eva Archer Bashan Vanderhoof R. M. Allen Allen Naomi Williams Anna Mae Washburn Marie Castle Edward Blake Blake Omah Gaston Fileen Phillips Francis Coen Coen Kenneth Coen Frost Carson Boggs Coo)ville C. M. Swartz D. Swartz Armor Hart McDougal FE. W Swisher Carthage Presbyterian Church E. B. Townsend

Senate Ouster Move Slowed by McCarthy Refusal

Senator McCarthy rejected as highly improper a plan to seek a Senate vote on continuing an inquiry into a demand he be ousted from Congress. The move could push the Senate Rules Committee to advance a vote, while committee chair Hayden was not available for comment. A subcommittee has been examining Benton’s expulsion demand. Idaho’s fifty year exploration history notes a near abandonment by white settlers due to hostile Indians.

Washington Sen McCarthy R-Wis Senate Congress Senate Rules Committee Hayden D-Ariz Sen Benton

Salem Center Community News Highlights Local Visits and Events

The Athens Messenger reports routines at Salem Center including visits by Glen Thompson and family from Dunbar and George Martin from Jackson. The Methodist Youth Fellowship organized with officers named. Salem Center School rehearses The Frog Prince for an April 2 performance.

Salem Center Glen Thompson Dunbar W. Va Nealie Thompson George Martin Jackson C. C. Caton Janet Annetta Vale Effie Baker Columbus Methodist Betty Nichols Jayd Smith Bernice Smith Bob Overly Norma Holiday Richard Miller Carolyn Mille Arnetta Vale Roscoe Edwards Florida Robert Pauline Lamfert Avanell George James Thomas Rutland Charles Jacks John Knotts Colume Lula Jacks Salem Center School

Brooklyn Shop Mass Raid Sparks Breathless Chaos

By evening a crowd of about 100000 stormed a Brooklyn storefront, shattering two plate glass doors and shaking 40 officers. Loeser’s offered a sought after hot item as the incident unfolded.

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