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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1946

Page

4

Subscription rates and service details for Athens Ohio paper

The notice lists carrier and mail subscription prices for Ohio and outside Ohio, with rates for 2 years, 6 months, 3 months, and weekly options. It notes overseas subscriptions require a request letter and cites Second-Class Matter status at the Athens Post Office under the 1925 act. It also mentions representative offices and advertising rate info.

Ohio Mai Athens Mytona John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Critics warned Truman before key policy moves in 1945

David Lawrence argues that critics and national press warned President Truman on postwar policy errors. Warnings covered Germany’s fate at Yalta, Potsdam controls, Argentina policy, Army Navy merger, and labor strategy. He notes neglect of forewarned issues and delayed labor policy responses amid strikes and fuel shortages.

Washington Truman United States Latin America Army Army Navy Deverber War Department Europe National War Labor Board War Labor Board

Debby negotiates insurance fiction with Mr Newsick at the Grille

Debby, newly moved into the Qualeys' room, meets Mr Newsick in Orleans. He reveals he exaggerated the value of dining room furniture to secure insurance funds, claiming five thousand dollars while offering her five hundred. They discuss how antique deals profit, sharing wary smiles as they sip drinks.

Qualeys Cape Orleans Agnes Sllie Boston Debby Kendall House Mardiresian

Arte' by NEA SORTICH excerpt in friendly tense

A taunt and warmth mix as a town resident asks about fun and social life. A wary young woman smiles with Mae West flirtation while a male adviser suggests she needs time, seasoning, and exposure before major league moves.

NEA Sortich, Inc Mae West

Emergency? Won't Help Versus Postwar Struggles and Strikes

A critical column argues postwar production will lag for months due to strikes and shutdowns in key industries. It cites worn wartime equipment, fuel and freight shortages, rising prices, and ineffective official actions under Truman, with blame on leaders and failure to restore industrial peace.

Thorugh Truman Senate House Lewis

Wages Drive Rail Rates Debate Amid War Costs

Railroads warn that falling traffic and higher wages push operating revenues down. They seek a 25 percent general rate increase to avert economic disruption, noting wage gains retroactive to January 1 and urging timely action by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Impotent fury in Washington over labour policy debate

Congressmen urge a decisive national labor program as the nation faces shutdowns in key industries. They warn the executive department lacks a clear plan and call for a meeting of the minds before any industry is allowed to move forward, citing wartime experience and the need for orderly retroactive changes.

Washington Executive Department George H. Bender Ohin

FAO Sets Washington Meeting to Address World Hunger

Peter Edson reports FAO will hold an emergency meeting in Washington on May 20 to tackle looming world hunger. Ministers from exportable surplus countries are invited as Europe and North Africa face a third-year shortfall and China and India require years to stave famine.

Washington International Food and Agriculture Organization John Boyd Orr FAO Europe North Africa Far East China India Unabera CFEB United Nations Relief and Rehabitation Administration Combined Food Board United Nations Assembly London CNRRA CFB Food and Agriculture Organization

Public rant on national policy and loyalty in The Messenger

The writer questions U S foreign aid and lend lease policy arguing against aiding foreign nations and criticizing Washington politicians as bungling in the City of Errors. He urges reevaluating oaths of office and mocks federal leaders while praising soldiers for victory abroad. He suggests renaming Washington as the Bungling City.

the Messenger U.S. A Republic Uncle Sam Santa Claus City of Errors Germany Japan Mother Hubbard John Bull England Lucifer

Dail Lee Hreeking Note From May 17

A brief archival entry lists Dail Lee Hreeking with initials R. B. 2 and a date of May 17. The fragment provides minimal context beyond the names and the month day.

Dail Lee Hreeking R. B

Portland Club Hears State Highway Official

Mr. Carl Knisley, Divisional State Highway Engineer, told the Community Club that State Route 124 from Racine to Portland will be resurfaced this summer similar to the Racine to Pomeroy section. The project is planned for completion by early September due to the area's reliance on good roads for marketing substantial agricultural products. Seventy percent of phosphate mined in the United States moves through Florida.

Portland Carl Knisley Knisley Racine Pomeroy Highway Dept United States Florida

Taylor Ridge News Briefs Ten Years Ago and More

Local notes recount a Ladies Aid Society gathering with prizes for Mrs Kempton and Mrs Heffken, visits from relatives, and a read of the Old Oak Tree landmark deemed unsafe. Other items note social visits, a funeral in Jacksonville, and a Pi Beta Phi Arrow-Dance transformation at Athens Country Club.

Taylor Ridge Travis Chesser Ladies Aid Society Joan Child Study Club Davis Frank Ayers Cass St. Tions Verna Swartz Herman Kempton Fred Charles Hooper William Bulstram Riley Judson Jacksonville Eileen Byers Derthick Willard’ Coer Doras Bullock Giouster Evan Davis Joseph West Maxine Hogue Columbus Dale Wood Tow McDaniel Trimble Jacksonville Road Sarah Chesser Albany Travis Chesser Charles Holland Athens David Swartz Mary Jane Dunnevy Oval Dunnevy Carl Welling Edward Welling John Wenger Albert Herbert Dayton George Herbst Grace Mates Howard Hall Pi Beta Phi Sorority Athens Country Club

Albany Social Notes Highlight Dinner Guests and Banquet

Albany area social notes record dinner guests including Dr. T H Morgan Miss Betty Gilham and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bolin of Albany. The Albany basketball boys held their annual banquet May 3 with speaker Fred Swearingen of Athens. Captain Donald Van Dyke presented gifts to Charles Shaver Davis Greene Miss Gillogly and Mrs Hoffee for past year work. Dr Holmes returned to Albany from Florida and visitors included Mr and Mrs Dewine of Chicago and Donald Wolf of Athens.

Albany T. H. Morgan Betty Gilham Athens Lloyd Bolin Ed. Brooks Edward Ross Bill Llewellyn Akron C. L. Ross Fred Swearingen Donald van Dyke Charles Shaver Davis Greene Miss Gillogly Hoffee Holmes Florida Dewine Chicago Donald Wolf Henry Cine

Birth Day Party Honors Betty Lou Chapman

TUPPERS PLAINS A birth day party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Chapman for their daughter Betty Lou in her twelfth year. Twenty eight attendees included Betty Lou’s grandmothers Mrs N C Chapman and Mrs Clyde Caldwell. Other items note visits and travels of locals including Hogegess Boggess Swindler and Kilton families.

Tuppers Plains W. H. Chapman Betty Lou N. C. Chapman Clyde Caldwell Herald Hogegess Dundon W. Va J. R. Boggess Clyde Headley Donald I. C. Chapman E. Richards Pennsboro W. Fa Silas Kilton Darrel Tylerville George Thomas Columbus Thomas Myrtle Frost

Commencement Plans Set by Carthage Troy High School

Coolville reports upcoming events for Carthage Troy High School including Baccalaureate May 26 at 8 00 PM with Rev Gilbert Courtney, Class Night May 28 at 8 00 PM featuring Seniors play SenioreHa, and Commencement May 30 at 8 00 PM with Dr Jenn C Baker Ohio University president giving the address. Twenty seven seniors listed with names including Mary Baker Basil Boggs Rob ert Boggs Barbara Chapman and others. Senior play One Wild Night May 21 at 8 00 PM and WCTI meets at the Methodist Church May 28 at 7 30 PM.

Coolyville Carthage-Troy High School Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Jenn C. Baker Ohio University Mary Baker Blackburn Emmet Blake Basil Boggs Robert Boggs Willard Brandeberry Barbara Chapman Mayford Cook Marjorie Deeter Myrle Griffin Anna Mae Guess Freeda Hall Mary Hayes Wanda Knapp Edwin Humphrey Harold Mee ‘Pherson Florence Parsons Rex Robinson Elwood Root Thad Tanthorey Harold Starkey Dorothy ‘Uhl Julia Ann Walden Hilda Pringle Kenneth Shanks John Pringle Barbara Ashcraft WCTI

Hockingport Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Carles L Hunter and Mr and Mrs Gené Howard of Columbus were guests of Ruth Famuel liner. Ben Tompkins of Belpre and Eileen Eliott of Cambridge visited the Medley home. Parkersburg hosts Stutlers Hannams and Cowdrey family visited friends. Brooks Wheaton received his army discharge and stayed with his mother Marie Wheaton in Parkersburg. Lenci Wheaton of Vienna and Max Wheaton of Clarksburg joined others for Sunday dinner with E W White. Ethel Randolph J W Lincicome and son Ronnie and Fred Rockhold Jr attended a circus in Parkersburg.

Max Wheaton Clarksburg E. W. White Ethel Randolph J. W. J Lincicome Ronnie Fred Rockhold, Jr Parkersburg

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