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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1948

Page

4

Defense plans may raise costs and curb civilian economy

Defense Secretary Forrestal warned of scarce materials and potential compulsory production controls as Congress crafts new defense bills. He cited section 17 powers to direct manufacturers, raising questions on anti trust exemptions, voluntary allocations, and higher civilian prices amid looming lend lease for Western Europe and the European Recovery Plan funding.

Washington Congress Senate House Defense James V. Forrestal Armed Services Committee Walter Andrews Forrestal Armed Services Air Force James E. van Zandt Altoona Leon Harry Gavin Oil City John E. Dahlquist Congressman Gavin 61St Infantry

A Chance Meeting at the Akron Airport

Jessica Gordon, at the Akron municipal airport on a sunny Sunday, catches the eye of a man amid crowds while Betsy plays nearby. A flirtation ends when Jessica reveals Betsy is her daughter and Lucy swoops in, forcing a quiet, final farewell to the sudden distraction from her routine.

Akron Jessica Blake Tom Washington Jessica Rubber Center Lucy Tay Haydn Jessica Gordon Kentucky Betsy Mummy Aunt Lucy Goodby

UN Declares Impasse in Atomic Energy Controls

The Atomic Energy Commission reports an impasse on international atomic energy controls signaling a setback for the UN. The stalemate deepens East West rivalry, delays Baruch plan revival, and leaves the world awaiting a U S Soviet settlement before the UN can resume broad peace duties.

Atomic Energy Commission United Nations Palestine Soviet Union Russia United States Commission World Organization Soviet Russia

Hawaii Statehood Setback Delays Action Again

Hawaii has pushed for statehood for 45 years with 14 petitions and multiple congressional probes. The Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will not act until after a planned island visit, delaying any decision until next year and renewing concerns over costly junkets.

Hawaii House of Representatives Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee Congressional Committee Pacific Paradise

All Day Meeting Set At Pentecostal Church

Murray City notice announces an all day meeting at True Fellowship Pentecostal Church on Sunday May 16 with services at 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m. Two guest speakers are planned and the Pog is invited per V L Smith.

Murray City True Fellowship Pentecostal Church Pog V. L. Smith

Warren as GOP presidential hopeful sparks Capitol rumor

A Capitol rumor suggests Gov. Earl Warren of California could unite the GOP delegates at the convention as a preferred nominee. The report claims Warren may draw liberal voters, has good ties with the leading four rivals, and could avoid a damaging nomination fight. Many Washington correspondents doubt its truth.

Earl Warren California GOP Taft Dewey Vandenberg Stassen Harding Chicago Warren Senate Agriculture Committee Wall Street Washington

Webb Summit girls form 4-H Club leadership listed

Helen Joy leads Webb Summit 4-H as president Helen St. Clair Ida Belle Vanatta Beverly Wallace and Mary Jane Redd serve as officers Mrs Lowell Lewis and Kathern Ann Minear visit Albany Route 1 relatives in week Dr Irma E Voigt Ohio University dean presided at Chicago conference NBC broadcast Northwest Central American Association of University Women Barnes family and daughter Mercerville dine with Elna SpurlockKyger

Webb Summit Girls Helen Joy Helen St. Clair Ida Belle Vanatta Beverly Wallace Mary Jane Redd Lowell Lewis Kathern Ann Piqua Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Chicago Northwest Central American Association of University Women NBC

Athens men attend Cincinnati ball game and county events

Twenty five years ago several locals from Athens traveled to Cincinnati to watch the Pittsburgh Cincinnati game. Ham den residents joined a 104th Odd Fellowship anniversary at Salt Lick Lodge IOOF Jackson. Editor Gernsback predicted flying cars. Ralph Roberts of Hocking Valley injures foot in steel truck incident. Mc Arthur residents Blackstone and Morrison named supervisors of elections in Vinton County.

J. W. Bodley Guy H. Brown Clifford E. Cornell Jack Sweeney Ernest R. Gross Athens Cincinnati Pittsburgh F. S. Ray Louis Meese Hamden Odd Fellowship Salt Lick Lodge Ioof Jackson H. Gernsback Science and Invention Charles A. Blackstone Charles L. Morrison McArthur Vinton County

Hallanan Seen As Key West Virginia GOP Figure

TRUE WORTH notes Walter S. Hallanan, Republican National Committeeman since 1924, ranks fourth for West Virginia’s delegates at large. The piece highlights his long service, sacrifice, and popularity with young voters and veterans amid party struggles.

Walter S. Hallanan West Virginia Mason County Hallanan Republican Party

Memorial Day Plans Outlined by Chauncey VFW

Chauncey Memorial Day events outlined by William G. Abdel la chair of the Chauncey Post VFW committee. A ceremony in Chauncey-Dover Memorial Stadium will precede a march led by servicemen and the Chauncey-Dover high school band. Units include Chauncey VFW Auxiliary United Mine Workers Auxiliary Chauncey Boy Scout Troop 78 and Chauncey Cub Pack 78. The procession heads to Nye cemetery for graveside flowers by a firing squad. The squad also honors soldiers at Hill top cemetery Millfield Augustine cemetery Sugar Creek.

Chauncey William G. Abdella Chauncey Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Chauncey-Dover Memorial Stadium Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey Vfw United Mine Workers Auxiliary Chauncey Boy Scout Nye Hilltop Millfield Augustine Sugar Creek

Reception for Plains Methodist members tonight

A church reception for Plains Methodist members will be held in the community room at The Plains school tonight. The event starts with a 6 p.m. pot-luck dinner followed by a devotional service and reports on the year’s work announced by Pastor Charles Caffrey.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Church The Plains School Charles Caffrey

The Doctor Says USEFUL PAINS

Pain signals help diagnose many conditions yet can mislead in advanced cancer. Mild drugs may ease pain but hinder diagnosis. strong analgesics risk dependence. Doctors weigh all factors before treating to avoid masking underlying causes. nerves can affect heart in neurotic conditions. Hats off to Mason County.

Edwin P. Jordan

Chauncey Area Churches Schedule Affected Services

Churches across Chauncey Millfield Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge outline Sunday school times Communion services and preaching plans. Gilbert Courtney Richard Wilcox and other pastors lead services with morning worship at various locations and midweek prayer sessions.

Church OF Christ Chauncey Millfield Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge Gilbert Courtney Richard Wilcox N. L. Russell Ray Pidcock Morristown Helen Tatman Church OF God Clarence Way Plains Methodist — Church Charles Caffrey Leland Griffith Nelsonville Methodist Church Plains Church OF the Nazarene Lena Brandenburg NYP Free Will Baptist Gus Graham Zion Prattsville

Primary Department Program Presented at The Plains Church

The Plains Methodist Church hosted a Mothers Day program by its Primary Department. A sextette from the Senior Choir sang and Juanita McDonald performed a vocal solo. The offering will aid the White Cross Hospital expansion fund.

Chauncey The Plains Methodist Church Juanita McDonald White Cross

Three World War Dead Returning From Africa

Three servicemen from Ohio and West Virginia are being brought home aboard the U S Army transport Barney Kirschbaum. The soldiers had been interred in temporary North Africa battle area cemeteries and include Second Lt Wilbur F Call Air Force next of kin Charles L Call of Vinton Route 1 T 5 Leo A Fontana Air Force Attillo Fontana 360 Second Ave Gallipolis Pvt Sam Naylor Army Andrew J Naylor Clendenin

Ohio West Virginia Africa U.S. Army Barney Kirschbaum Army North Africa Wilbur F. Call Air Force Charles L. Call Vinton Leo A. Fontana Attillo Fontana Second Ave Gallipolis Sam Naylor Andrew J. Naylor Clendenin

Albany Grange directs third and fourth degree work

Albany Grange held a meeting directing third and fourth degree work for five candidates including Harry Hoffee W E Ervin and John Crossen Master Frank Pugh presided with Dow Sanders guiding fourth degree duties Guests included Athens Grange members William Smith Karl Rose and Besse Musser A quartet sang and a May 15 degree conferment at Summit Grange was planned along with a cancer fund donation of ten dollars

Albany Albany Grange Harry Hoffee W. E. Ervin John Crossen Frank Pugh Dow Sanders Pugh William Smith Guy Morrison Karl Rose Keith and Karlene Athens Grange Besse Musser Harrisonville Carrie Hall Club Grange

Albany Grange directs degree work in Canaan Grange ceremony

The Albany Grange degree team led third and fourth degree work at Canaan Grange on Tuesday April 27. Twenty four members and officers attended. Master Frank Pugh conducted the third degree with Past Master Don Sanders presiding over the fourth degree. an officers’ drill preceded the ceremony. Attending Albany from the area were many couples and individuals including Frank and Mrs. Bobo and Ray Knowlton among others.

Albany Albany Grange Canaan Grange Frank Pugh Don Sanders Frank Bobo Ray Knowlton Roy Walsh Lee Elliott Dow Sanders John Ingram Ella Miller Margaret Russell Belle Fought Everett Carbaugh Leo Hooper Orland Hooper

Chauncey WCTU Meets Monday at President Home

Chauncey WCTU will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of society president Mrs Florence Pendergrass on Ellis Avenue.

Chauncey Chauncey Wctu Florence Pendergrass Ellis Ave

Pastor to Speak at Youth Night in Jacksonville

Charles Caffrey of The Plains Methodist Church will speak Saturday at 7 30 p.m. at the Jacksonville EFUB Church during Youth Night. Alvin Green serves as pastor at Jacksonville.

Chauncey Charles Caffrey The Plains Methodist Church Jacksonville Alvin Green

Millfield Church Women’s Council to Meet Friday

Chauncey A meeting of the Women's Council of the Millfield Church of Christ will be held Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Miss Olive Brookins with Mrs Mabel Shaner presiding.

Chauncey Women's Council The Millfield Church of Christ Olive Brookins Ma‘bel Shaner

Chauncey-Dover Band Banquet Tonight

A banquet for Chauncey-Dover Band members is served Friday night in the high school auditorium.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover

Guests in Columbus Visit for Weekend Event

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Searls and family visited Columbus for the weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jorden.

Columbus Chauncey Mrs Elmer Searls Billy Searls Dorothy Helsel Ray Jorden

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Peter Edson Jody Margaretta Oon NEA Servi Avice Pentecostal Church By Jay Franklin Ralph Roberts Hocking Valley Sam Simmons VFW Church News of Zaleski Wellston WCTU Council By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc T. M. Reg U. S. Pat, Ore
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