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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1946

Page

4

Truman advances unification plan easing Army Navy divides

President Truman has pursued unified armed services while avoiding a single command. A three cabinet secretary framework would coordinate defense with joint chiefs still issuing orders. Air forces debate continues on separate department, but Navy control of naval air remains emphasized amid growing accord among services. If agreement holds, Congress may approve the White House plan.

Washington Truman Army Navy Department of National Defense Defense U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff War Department Army Air Forces Naval Armed Services United States Congress White House

BUBSCRIPTION MATES y Carnie 3 $13.00

A dense OCR text covers subscription rates, political commentary, and labor union critiques. It cites various prices, regions, and post office notices, plus quotes from John C. Calhoun and critiques of the Wagner Act and United Mine Workers leadership. The piece blends ads, legal notices, and opinion.

Ohio Wallame Obio Aen Jan Titerea Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Moonlit Canoe Proposal Ends In Delicate Rejection

In a secluded pine shoreline scene at Flax Pond, Debby and Ken share a moonlit canoe ride after a family picnic. Ken confesses love and asks for marriage, but Debby, weary and wary, insists on waiting beyond the moonlit night and cocktails, prompting a tentative future recommitment.

CCC Pine Woods Shirley Mattoons Samuels Curriers Ken Debby Gordy

Russia and the West Aims in World Affairs

A reflective piece discusses Russian distrust of Anglo American deals, citing alleged pacts between London and Washington over bases, Middle East petroleum, Palestine, and atomic secrets. It notes joint Anglo American opposition to Soviet aims at conferences and portrays enduring tension between the Bear and the Lion in international politics.

Russia England United States London Washington Ray Tucker Atlantic Pacific Middle East Palestine

Distillers face UNRRA push for grain gift

In a Washington meeting Fiorello LaGuardia pressed 25 distillers to donate one million bushels of grain as relief aid. The move followed Dr Armand Hammer's gift of one million pounds of flour intended for relief, with the industry constrained to non wheat grains. Congress debates curbing distilling amid food shortages.

Washington United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Fiorello LaGuardia Armand Hammer United Distillers of Baltimore Truman Europe Asia LaGuardia Dr. Hammer UNRRA Combined Food Board Distillers Congress Jerry Voorhis California

Glouster Seniors Observe Baccalaureate Services

Glouster High School seniors gathered for baccalaureate in the auditorium. The 37 graduates entered as the band played Triumphal March. Rev Freeman preached on Trees, urging home school and church care to shape disciplined youth. Class song closed the service with benediction and recessional.

Glouster Glouster High School J. Richard Simcox Eugene Brown Methodist Church Sharon Rose Brown L. G. DeLong A. G. Freeman Ironton Glouster First Baptist Church Freeman Betty Payton Donna Goodman Eilean Martin Virginia Wade Pauline Lewis

Annual Prom At High School

The Jacksonville Trimble High School junior class hosted the annual prom for seniors and guests in the high school gymnasium Friday evening in May.

Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble

May Festival at East Side Auditorium features period costumes

Early English costumes used in the May Festival at East Side Auditorium were designed by Mildred Murphy with a committee including Doris Day Mabel Carro and Mildred Giescke. The Queen's Court outfits were by Ellen Shannon Margaret Cronin and Marguerite Cook as Evelyth Atkinson led the 8:30 dance with Wayne Craig charting the grand march. Refreshments for 96 followed a royal blue and pink decor with cafe style seating and a crystal iris centerpiece.

East Side Auditorium Mildred Murphy Doris Day Mabel Carr Mildred Giesecke Ellen Shannon Margaret Cronin Marguerite Cook Ohio University Phoenix Evelyth Atkinson Buddy Williamson C. E. Atkinson Athens Lillian V. Fishinger Ballets of American Legion Auxiliary Nual Wayne Craig Ralph Brown Carryer Smith Mildred Davis Merle Danford Faye McKinley Glenn Reed Pearl Henry Athena-Delphian Club Ash Case E. E. Woodworth

McArthur men strike best Knox oil well

A Knox township oil lease on the William Beckley farm produced the best well drilled in the area as 300 feet of oil filled the casing in 35 minutes after the shot. In Athens Senior High School’s June graduation, 96 students were set to receive diplomas. F W McKay of Southern Ohio Power spoke at a Nelsonville Kiwanis meeting as Glouster’s Legion baseball club planned for a large crowd for the Homestead Grays’ first season appearance in Glouster.

McArthur William Beckley Knox Township Athens Senior High School F. W. McKay Southern Ohio Power Company Nelsonville Kiwanis ‘Club Glouster American Legion Homestead Grays Pittsburgh Giouster

Kiwanians To Entertain With Dinner Tonight

Glousier Kiwanis members host a dinner at Hotel Garden at 6:30 with ladies as guests. Special program planned and guest speaker B. T. Grover, assistant to Ohio University president, will address attendees.

Glousier Glousier Kiwanians B. T. Grover Ohio University

Dinner Precedes Eastern Star Inspection in Glouster

Rev and Mrs Brown attend annual Eastern Star inspection at the Glouster Masonic Hall. A 6 pm dinner by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary precedes the 8 pm session. Eugene Brown leaves for Toledo after the dinner to join the Ohio Conference. Officials seek Rev Brown’s return for another year at Glouster Church.

Glouster Thea Masonic Hall American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Mirs Eugene Brown Toledo Methodist Church Charlotte L. Keith Watergins Ford Brown

Birthday Anniversary Celebrated in Columbus Area

Mrs. Anna Stilwell and her brother Harry Williamson celebrated their birthday anniversary Sunday with a two course chicken dinner. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. William Swonger of Eagle Street Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Wemmer and son Richard, and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Skinner local.

Glouster Anna Stilwell Harry Williamson William Swonger Eagle St. Columbus H. D. Wemmer Richard John R. Skinner

JoAnn Mason Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

JoAnn Mason was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens Saturday night for an emergency appendectomy. The operation followed her arrival there and she is reported improving satisfactorily.

Ken Debby Glouster JoAnn Mason Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Pythian Initiation Planned at Glouster Lodge

Pythian Sisters are requested to attend the lodge in Glouster on Wednesday at 7 20 p m for initiation of candidates and inspection of the lodge. After the meeting a lunch will be served.

Glouster

May events and visits fill Coolville and Glouster

Coolville notes list May 24 hostesses for a church class and a senior class play on May 21 at the high school with director Miss Knecht. Other items mention a dinner party in the high school gym, a skating trip in Athens, Alpha Kappa Gamma dinner, and a district track meet at Ohio University. Glouster items report trips to Canton for a funeral, visits from relatives, and local social notes including tributes to an old friend and summer arrivals.

Coolville G. O. Shanks C. L. White Co. L White Virginia Knecht FFA FHA Athens E. G. Alden Alpha Kappa ‘Gamma Ohio University Troy Curtis Wolfe Chester Myrtle Grif_fin

Memorial Association Meeting Wednesday for Park Dedication

The Trimble Township Memorial Park Association calls all committees to meet Wednesday at 8 p m in the Glouster mayor's office to finalize Memorial Day dedication plans. A report from the American Legion, aiding the program, is expected. All committee members should attend.

Glouster Trimble Township Memorial Park Association American Legion

Radio Highlights By C. E. Butterfield montage of schedules and ratings

Hooper surveyors report daylight saving time had little effect on listening habits with Bob Hope still leading in audience share. Fibber and Molly rise to second, Red Skelton climbs from eighth to third. Elliott Roosevelt and Faye Emerson appear jointly on NBC shows next week. Tuning tonight lists NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs and guests, including Rex Maupin, Joan Blondell and the United Jewish Appeal broadcast.

C. E. Butterfield New York Hooper Bob Hope Fibber Molly Qute Red Skelton NBC —T Johnny and the Frolics James and Andy Hed Skelton CBS —T Shirley Booth Joan Blondell United Jewish Appeal Gov. Dewney Henry Ford II ABC Rex Maupin Eugenie Baird Wm. Green Louis Conn MBS Nick Carter

Broadwell Area News Social Briefs

Mr and Mrs Ralph Westbrook of Marietta visited Mr and Mrs Frank Parsons last weekend. Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis of Warren visited Mrs Oscar James recently. Mrs Evalina Brill cares for Mrs Dale Mosier of Athens who has been ill. Atmos White visiting in Columbus with relatives. Mr and Mrs Melvin Vanway of Parkersburg visited Mrs Ella Ogg and Mr and Mrs Albert Ogg Sunday.

Organize Fellowship Members Elect Youth Group Officers

A meeting at Miss Helen Moore's home Tuesday organized a Youth Fellowship Group with Rev. White outlining the purpose. Officers elected: Helen Moore president, Jack Frost vice president, Marie Butler secretary, Hazel Hawk treasurer. George W. Brittain of Akron named president of the Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Toledo George W. Brittain Akron Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at Ohio State

The naval reserve officers training corps at Ohio State University will return to peacetime status on June 13.

Columbus Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Ohio State University

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