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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1946

Page

4

Government urged to curb coal strike with fact finding

The piece argues for federal action to prevent a prolonged coal strike by using impartial fact finding and welfare proposals. It notes the public lacks details on both sides and urges Congress to pass fact finding legislation, with President Truman pressed to disclose actions and involve the public.

Washington America Union Fac Bac Jenn L. Lewis Lewis John L. Lewis Truman Congo Congress Alito Senate

Rentin' a House Sparks a Reunion Plan

Agnes pins hopes on renting the Kendalls' mansion even as Debby doubts the move. Joel sends word of a fire apology and possible return, while Ellie and Bart hedge on friendship and the future amid upstairs rooms and a gleaming kitchen.

John Denby Agnes Debby Smiliny Ellie Astors

House Dispute Sparks Tense Family Meeting

In a fragile scene at Qualey's, the Daniels confront a looming house seizure as new intrusions unsettle Agnes and Debby. Mr Newkirk reappears with offers to help file an insurance claim, stirring uneasy dynamics and hints of further conflict to come.

Qualey Agnes Debby Mr. Newkirk Ellie

Capitalism needs renewed vigor says retiring Chamber leader

Eric Johnston, retiring president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, urged a new national fervor for a revised capitalism. He argued capitalism works in America despite flaws, and that it will improve with less apology and more confidence, realism, and continued reform.

United States Chamber of Commerce Eric Johnston Johnston Mr. Johnston Russia Europe Britain China United States America Jay Goulds Jim Fisks

Toward a New Era for Private Flying and Airports

The article discusses the impact of the Billion-dollar Federal Airport Act on private aviation. It notes 3500 of 16 750 urban areas have landing fields and outlines funding shifts, including 50 30 matching grants over seven years to improve 1300 fields. It argues the plan will lower aircraft prices and revive manufacturing while urging local communities to build small airparks financed by bonds to attract business and veterans to aviation.

Starket Gtaer Todas Civ Agronauties Ion Hee Sael Ron Matin Felgen Eldon

Peace at Home Crowned as True Happiness Says Goethe

Quotation notes that only calm within the home grants true happiness, whether ruler or commoner. The idea elevates domestic serenity over external status or power, emphasizing inner peace as supreme.

Ghost writers and public speeches in Washington era

Peter Edson discusses ghost writing in Washington as senators and officials rely on staff and external writers for speeches. He cites Donnell, Schwellenbach, Wallace, and Anderson, noting multiple speeches, statements, and drafts prepared by others. The piece wryly argues collaboration saves time in public life.

Washington Forrest C. Donnell Webster Groves Labor Schwellenbach Donnell Missouri Shest Metanes Srincellon Abe Schwellentach Ann Palace of Labor Henry Wallace Jen Clinton Anderson

Marietta Manufacturing Co Awards Service Pins in 1945 drive

Marietta Manufacturing Co distributes gold service pins to 165 employees across 10, 20, 25, and 30 year categories. The Service Award Board headed by C. G. Bauerle and Alexander Cruickshanks, Jr., with Howard A. Price, oversees pins marked with years of service for long-tenured staff led by S. C. Wilhelm.

Point Pleasant Marietta Manufacturing Company C. G. Bauerle Alexander Cruickshanks Howard A. Price S. C. Wilhelm Wilhelm Marietta Ohio Walter A.windsor Lois Hennesy Madeline Durfee Mary Foglesong Anna Louise Sherman L. M. Hyatt Jess Grueser 3Ir Wil+helm Oscar Knopp Charles “Chuck” Gaskin Emory Proffitt Knopp Gaskin Charles Chuck’ Gaskin Milton L. Miller Manag C. G. Baterle F. W. Ingraham Mana Alexander Crickshanks, Jr George H. Overholt Ben Tracy G. R. Nexton William Higgins L. M. Hisath Jess Chueser Howard Yeager TL. Vo Meter Carl G. Gardner George Nutter William Woon Densel Burst Thomas Higgins Wilbur Mallette John Neumeister Charles Fowler Roy Rupe Lawrence Litchfield William van Sickle Wayne Love Robert McDaniel Frank McDaniel Hugh Rayburn S&s. M. Herrington Darsel Fisher George Kenny Howard Taylor Victor E. S. Park Oo. Kelly Roy Russell Herbert Crawford Cecil Daugherty Oak Thomas George Bailey Henry Halcomb

May 8 Benefit Dance At Mayfair For Veterans Of Foreign Wars

Russ Dean and his band played for a benefit dance at Mayfair on May 8 sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Athens sweltered at 92 degrees as Richard Whipple completed an interior decorating project at Mayfair. Norma Jean Dry celebrated her eighth birthday at a picnic at Nice Picnic Grounds with guests. Ten Gallipolis high school pox organized a Hi-Club by Athens group officers including Cecil Ladd and John Alden.

Russ Dean Mayfair Veterans of Foreign Wars Athens Richard Whipple Ohio University Athens-Chauncey Road Norma Jean Dry Nice Jane Grover Betty Lou Newmeyer Betty Ann Phillips Barbara Lee ‘Pritchard Betty Lou Junod Gallipolis Athens Group Athens Club Cecil Ladd John Alden Phil Ong Earnest Wilson John Fields LL. B. Vorkes Walter Porter David Hughes Athens High Quartet John Miller Johan Edwards

Churchill calls for faithful understanding with Russia through UN

Dewitt Mackenzie reports on Churchill urging Western democracies to seek unity with the Soviet Union to avoid catastrophe. He notes obstacles from ideology and power shifts in Europe, the Paris foreign ministers conference, and UN Security Council tensions. The piece highlights competing aims among the Big Four and the risk of a Soviet aroma of influence filling Europe’s power vacuum.

Dewitt MacKenzie Winston Churchill Russia United Nations Europe Soviet Union Churchill Paris Byrnes France Security Council Moscow Germany Italy Britain Mediterranean

Porter Social Notes Chronicle Weekend Visits

Porter area society notes list Porter-Donivan Lawless visiting Lewisville and Jackson Sundar. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Halley with sons Dick and David. Mrs. Hazel Dorsey with son Roddie visiting Columbus guests Mrs. John Harper and Carol before returning to Akron. Mrs. Mary Kemper reported improved. Mrs. Clara Fisher and son Fred visited her mother Mrs. Anna Topping. Mrs. Stella Denney of Evergreen dined with Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Lase.

Clara Fisher Fred Vinton Anna Topping Stella Denney Evergreen Seymour

Corning Social Notes Elected Officers and Local Events

Monday night at the United Brethren Church, Corning elected officers for the year starting June 1 including Mae Rodgers as recording secretary and Jessie Schlingerman as financial secretary. The issue lists many names for treasurers, class leaders, music staff, and church committee roles. The WSCS met at the Methodist Church with nineteen members present and officers chosen. A cancer fund drive is under way by the Ladies Auxilary to the American Legion, with house-to-house canvassing and coin boxes in local shops. Class 13 of the Methodist Church will meet May 14 with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. Local residents travel to funerals in Jenette, Pa., and updates from Columbus.

Charles Fenneken Gerald Marshall Mae Rodgers Roger Mason Jessie Fry Charles Woodruff Alta Wear Wilma Burs Martha Young Rema Tawkins Christ Vallin Ey Sarah Wright Wilma Gibbshers Russell Brown Emmett Gladden Mildred Ferguson Matha Young Wilmams Verna Marshall Jee Joseph Fry William Morgan Wallin EB. Riebel WSCS Women's Society For Christian Service Methodist Church Mar Spence Edna Dunlap Cecil Bell Cancer Drive Ladies Auxilary American Legion Auxiliary Corning William Spence Thomas Spence George Leonard Jenette Germaine Kocks John W. Kocks Children’s Hospital Columbus James Jones Carol Elizabeth Albert Jones Joseph Fuccie Zanesville

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