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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1946

Page

4

Coal strike nears climax as pressure to settle grows

Washington reports the coal dispute nearing a final phase with both sides blaming the other. A U.S. conciliation official notes no progress in a month of talks as the Smith Connally law looms. John L Lewis orchestrates strategy with a 200 member policy committee while Congress debates strike controls and public welfare concerns.

Washington U.S. Conciliation Service John L. Lewis Miners’ Union OPA Mfr Lewis Congress Democratic Party Truman Republican Democratic

Woodland Garden Date Brings Quiet Shift in Room

Agnes resents the new oil heater as Ellie, Bart, and Joel adjust the old stove setup. Debby watches, while Debby and Joel prepare wood blocks and saw pieces for placement. A proposed night out to the Woodland Garden Dance Hall hints at budding romance between Debby and the man from Provincetown.

Erie Agnes Bart Joel Debby Ellie Woodland Garden Provincetown Gan Orleans Wrena Fee Kiea Service, Inc New York Bail Ann Copley Plaza Somerset Riz Woodland Trenton New

Time to Get Rough says U S must end safe kindness to enemies

In a biting critique the author argues American postwar generosity to Germany and Japan fuels resentment and danger. It condemns feeding housing and tolerating abuses while warning the United States risks a violent backlash and calls for a tougher stance.

United ‘States United States Germany Japan Europe Asia Landsberg D. P.s Hitler Sam Adolf Hitler Uncle Sam

The Forgotten Man Adolf Hitler After War

A year after Hitler vanished, associates say he died in Berlin’s ruins. The world moves on while his legacy lingers like chronic illness. The Nuernberg trials frame his posthumous role as scapegoat, yet the man himself is largely forgotten.

Adolf Hitler Berlin Hitler Germany Nuernberg

Inflation Fears and Surpluses Split View in Washington Letter

Peter Edson surveys economists and industrial leaders on 1946 price trends. He cites Paul Hoffman predicting wages push up to 25 percent price levels, while Brig Gen Albert Browning foresees inventory surpluses and price leveling. The piece notes OPA price controls pressuring producers to cut selling costs as costs rise.

Washington Paul Hoffman Studebaker Hoffman Albert J. Browning Ford Motors Browning Cleveland General Motors OPA

Adolf Hitler’s ghost walks the earth in postwar ruin

A reflective editorial warns that Hitler’s legacy lingers in global ruin and urges world leaders to foster peace, contentment, and trust, lest another spark ignite a new great war. It recalls Hitler’s image and the danger of repeating history if nations fail to unite.

Adolf Hitler Chaplin

Plains Methodist Church backs rescission of funeral charge

The Plains Methodist Church Board states that a charge for light heat and janitor service for funerals has been rescinded and removed. The notice clarifies that the charge never included Methodists or Sunday School adherents, and no money was received from undertakers for this charge. Signed by Co J McCullough treasurer, Plains, May 1.

the Messenger THE Plains Methodist Church Board J. McCullough Treas the Plains

Australian Bride Arrives in Bartlett, New York

Australian bride Winifred Baldwin Hollingsworth arrives in Bartlett from Sidney to join husband Curt Hollingsworth and his family. He recently discharged from U S Army after service in Sydney. They plan to reside on the farm adjoining his father’s. Various local notices follow including church events, visits, and community updates from Bartlett and surrounding towns.

Bartlett Curt Hollingsworth Winifred Baldwin Sidney Australia Earl Hollingsworth Buffalo New You Sydney Coupe U. S. Army Hollingsworths Don Goddard Glenn Smith Vern Harris Herman Cummings Carl Secor Mary Shinn Enid Goddard Amesville Bartlett Circuit Chillicothe Nelsonville L. E. Buell Oliver Ormiston Ivan Blauser Myrtle Hunter Marietta W. F. Dodd Marry Fast Chesterhill Bartlett Methodist Grange Eunice Burgess Bernice Graham Janice Linton Siewart Ranson Gage Delmer Mediey S. K. Steele Auift Street Dary Ellis Ernest Rowland Athens Ray Dodson Leora Goddard Mathews Dexter City Dayton Goddard Seunday Lizzie Goddard Car} Burt Louise Bowman George Webster George Newton Vittoria Moody Chicago Frank Shaner Margaret Long Bottom Luia McKain May Smith Esther Dillinger Fannie Dillinger

White-Hot Palestine Report Shakes British Policy

The Anglo-American inquiry panel urges admitting 100,900 Jewish immigrants to Palestine, challenging Britain's annual cap of 13,000. It says Palestine should not be a Jewish or Arab state, calls for halting Arab and Jewish violence, and faces Arab strikes. Britain weighs US financial and military help as it seeks to maintain Mediterranean influence amid Soviet expansion and regional shifts.

Palestine Great Britain Dewitt Madeenzie Anglo-American Inquiry Committee Britain Attlee England United States John Bull John Mediterranean Hank Russia Tripolitania North Africa Middle East Far East Egypt Whch Suez Canal Haifs Iraq

Minear Auxiliary Plans July Picnic

Stewart on Friday evening the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Auxiliary to Minear Chapter 74 met to plan a July 19 picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Gaylord Cook Stewart. Mrs Cook appointed a committee including Stella Arnold Belle Sands and Lois Winner. An Easter program was presented by Mr and Mrs C H Copeland Edna Chesser and Belle Sands with twenty two members present including Anna Snow D C Snow Marvella Crawford Freda Bean and others.

Marvella Crawford Freda Bean J. Louis Winner Edna Chesser Belle H. Sands Stella Arnold C. H. Copeland Nell Copeland Faye Chapman Elsie Marshall Mary Pearcy Laura Starkey Helen Cook Gaylord Cook Reba Marshall Even Winner P. G .Chapman Bertha Hayes Lois Wipiner Mapel Fianatiele

Rufus Putnam Teams Split Baseball Tourney Play

Rufus Putnam girls topped East Side 12 to 3 while the East Side boys defeated Rufus Putnam 13 to 6 in a school teams tournament. The girls and boys rosters include Grace Chism Anna Mae Bolin Betty Henderson Jane Maccombs Virginia Stansbury Jean Green Shirley Cavanaugh Elsie Lou Rowles Alice Linscot Laverne Blackstone and Molly Downer Betty Yaw Kathleen Stemple Cynthia Schuler Ruth Ann Grover Doris Burson June Morris Carvn Baird Barbara Danford Carolyn Hopkins. Rufus Putnam boys list Tommy Hughes Evan Jones Dick Mackinnon Junior Efaw Edwin McPherson Johnny Haller William White Darrel Burdett Bobby Mills. East Side boys Players Buyl Sprague Bob Garrett Billy Pendry Kenneth French Jimmie Nagle Homer Johnson Harry Peckham Glennis Fouty Bobbie Moore Bil Trautwein Albert Smith.

Rufus Putnam East Side Girls East Side Grace Chism Anna Mae Bolin Betty Henderson Jane Maccombs Virginia Stansbury Jean Green Shirley Cavanaugh Elsie Lou Rowles Alice Linscot Laverne Blackstone Martha Lou Downer Betty Yaw Kathleen Stemple Lynthia Schuler Ruth Ann Grover Doris Burson June Morris Carvn Baird Barbara Danford Carolyn Hopkins Tommy Hughes Evan Jones Dick Mackinnon Junior Efaw Edwin McPherson Johnny Haller William White Darrel Burdett Bobby Mills Buyl Sprague Bob Garrett Billy Pendry Kenneth French Jimmie Nagle Homer Johnson Harry Peckham Glennis Fouty Bobbie Moore Bil Trautwein Albert Smith

Broadwell Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Broadwell social notices recount several Sunday and weekend visits. Mr and Mrs John Smith hosted Sugar Creek guests, while Paul Martin and Ralph Frock hosted at Broadwell. Easter visitors included Miller, Lee, Vern on, Smith, and Matson clans in Athens Amesville and Marengo.

Broadwell John Smith Sugar Creek Mer Paul Martin Big Run John Martin Ladies Aid Frank James Ralph Frock Blannox Hattie Hendershot Webb Cale Ralph Young Michigan Lotie Brill Ola Kennley Layman Will Young Lloyd Miller Near Culler Roy Lee Mabel Athens Lelia Vernon Amesville George ‘Smith Carolyn Harold Driggs Clare Nice Columbus Lester White Wayne Cummings Jean Matson Joan Mat‘son Marengo Berey White Dale Simon Layton Orville Weaver Marietta Frank Parsons

Surplus Sale Is Scheduled At West Virginia Plant

The West Virginia Army Ordnance Works announces a public sale of surplus government property. Captain E B McGowan says sealed bids will open May 20 after inspection hours 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6 through May 10. Items include electrical supplies and hardware. Bid must be at least 20 percent of bid price with certified check or money order.

West Virginia Army Ordnance Works E. B. McGowan Joseph Robbins Veterans Administration Federal Public Housing Adminstration

Clifton Area Social Notes Highlight Guests and Visits

Clifton area social notes report visits from Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Williams to Point Pleasant, Mrs. Lewis Hoffman to Darwin, and Ollie Tolliver's weekend with Mrs. Fannie Blake. Thermond Young valued Columbus work trip with family, Helen Barker of Pomeroy visited friends, and Glen Cartwright traveled to Columbus. Local shoppers and officials attended events in Huntington and Gallipolis. Harry Van Meter remains seriously ill, son of the late Leonard Van Meter. Estelle Cross returns home from Erie after wintering with relatives.

Glen Cartwright Columbus Bill) Williams Llewllyn Williams Clara Williams Helen Williams Laura Holland Huntington A. B. Woodrum Eastern Star Gallipolis Ohio Lafayette Hotel Amy Jiiden Lucille Swackhammer Harry van Meter Leonard van Meter Estelle Cross Erie

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