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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1946

Page

4

Byrnes Speech and Paris Talks Highlight Open Diplomacy

The article reviews Secretary James F. Byrnes and the American delegation at Paris stressing pitiless publicity to reveal what occurred. It notes detailed notes shared with the press, the aim to preserve principles, and warnings to isolationists about risking future war. It emphasizes that the United States must lead for peace with frank, uncompromising stance.

Otlo Wreteher W. Bush Washington Gerson K Bush Mgr James F. Byrnes Faris Associated Press Woodrow Wilson Byrnes Pars Barnes Paris Mr. Barnes Europe United States Mr. Byrnes Russia America

Ravenswood Social Notes Highlight Local Civic Events

Ravenswood notes report a May Par ent-Teacher Association meeting endorsement of a school improvement plan and officer elections. Also covered are a public alumni dance at NYA Hall May 31, hospital condition updates, a former resident's death, an engagement, a birthday party, Farm Club activities, upcoming church services, ambulance sale to Chambers-Kyger, and sermons by Rev Cecil Patterson and Dr Henry Bell.

Ravenswood Ravenswood Parcnt-Teacher Association John Hall C. R. Rowley William Blake Nelson Critchfield Alma Merrill NYA Hall Bull Men In Blue L. A. Huey BR. E. Ritchie St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Huey C. E. Walton Letha Bryan Elah Mae Bryan Wayne 3. Myers WW. C. Stanley Miss Bryan War Shipping Administration Washington, D. C Myers Navy Paul R. Anderson Pegsy Dee Caren Manning Bully Boggs Snookie Linchcome Sharon Evans Marjerzie Priddy Louanne Leeson Debbie Gandee Kenneth Fisher Stephen Seaman Bobbie Barnett E. A. Larser Tommy Bish Jimmie Oldham Clark Ritchie Farm Club C. C. King Mt. Alto Silverton Red Cross J. S. Hankins Hankins Young People’s Society Clarksburg Denver Musser Hawkins New Jersey Lawrence MM. Ford Crow Summit Chambers-Kyger Funeral Home B. M. Chambers Chambers-Kyger Cecil Patterson The Baptist Church Henry Bell Christian Mission Crusade For the Baptist Churches

Test of a System Under Strikes Threatening the Economy

The piece warns that repeated strikes and threats endanger the American enterprise system and thus the nation’s liberty and standing. It urges renewed national unity, self restraint, and cooperation to avert economic collapse and external hostility.

United States Congress N.Y

Christmas in July Tax Refunds Delight Many Payees

A July 4 forecast from the Internal Revenue Service predicts about 30 million taxpayers will receive refunds on 1945 payments. Withholding makes refunds feel like a midyear dividend, a pleasant surprise for those who have overpayment.

Internal Revenue Congress

Moscow critic questions U S response to Mikhailovitch

A Moscow commentator lists differences in how the United States and Canada handle treachery accusations compared with Russia. He notes Americans demand proof and permit open public dissent, reflecting broader world confusion after V E Day.

Moscow United States Canada Mikhailovitch

Radar cures baldness claims spark via Army Air Forces

A mocked-up wartime column jokes that Army Air Forces surgeons tested electronics to boost morale and reassure the public that radar has no link to baldness despite war stresses. The piece uses satirical tone to downplay fears of inflation strikes and shortages.

Army Air Forces

Lottridge Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Meetings

Mothers Day gatherings unfold across the area with the Archer and Warner families visiting near Alfred. UB Church CE group meets at Rev. Frost's Belpre home with 32 attendees, followed by a lunch. Various families, including the Allens, Bails, Blake, Eisenhower, Bernard, Collins, Davis, Morris Ackles, and Robinsons, host or attend multiple weekend social events across Zanesville, Jacksonville, Success, Clarksburg, and other nearby towns.

Lottridge John Archer Naomi Russell Archer Albert Warner Alfred Pomeroy and Bethel R. M. Alllen Belpre Frost L. H. Allen R. M Arden Blanche Bails Edward Blake J. E. Founds Weldon Emerson Leah Virgil Garnett Zanesville Edd Blake Joppa Morris Ackles Ackley D. C. Church Arnold Bernard Anne Bernard Jacksonville Jack Bernard Guysville Gordon Collins Success Rex Eisenhower Milford Bails Columbus Jule Bails Joral Eisenhower C. M. Warner Melford O. L. Davis Jack Davis Frank Davis Forrest Davis Farrell Davis Jessie Heater Clarksburg Fred Davis Fattie Ronald Randell Bristol W. Va Oren Clevenger Salem Harry Nicholin Henderson A. G. Morris Bobbie Charles Robinson Linda Ira Robinson

Airports and delays loom over new federal program

Peter Edson reports cities seek to move on $500 million airport funding while warning of slow action. Planning by the Civil Aeronautics Administration will take a year, with possible July appropriation delays. Funds require state matches, and only 300 of 4000 airports handle large planes, hindering airline expansion.

Washington Congress Civil Aeronautics Administration CAA T. P. Wright U.S Army Navy

Dexter Social Notes Reflect Diverse Visiting Guests

Dexter updates show Ernest and Mae Martin guests from Huntington and Parker Run. the Bailes Clagg party from Columbus. Bowles returns from Springfield to Harrisonville for the summer with Heil French. Robin Love and Starkey from Columbus visit Lillie Minor. a funeral in Salem Center for Carney Jones. Arvil Holter and son Gary visit Harley Days in Bashan.

Dexter Ernest Martin Huntington Ward Saxton Lindy Mae Dent Charleston Kate Davis Parker Run H. C. Smith Charles Bailes Albert Clagg Columbus Emmet Davis F. Bowles Springfield Harrisonville Heil French W. R. Halliday Robin Love Starkey Lillie Minor Carney Jones Salem Center Arvil Holter Gary of Bashan

Social Briefs From Racine Community Notes

Local residents share visits and health updates across Racine Columbus Athens Parkersburg and Rutland. Events include church gatherings Mothers Day flower presentations and a Youth Fellowship meeting with multiple families and attendees listed.

Vet Housing Project Backed by Legion in Fremont

Applications for 30 emergency housing units were sent to the Cleveland Federal Public Housing office today by the Edgar Thurston Post of the American Legion which is underwriting the project. The units would house veterans and their families.

Fremont Cleveland Edgar Thurston American Legion

Debby Recounts Old Flames and Summer Visits

Debby recalls a wavering engagement with Ken and past love for Joe Sumter. She visits the Wymans for a Sunday, running into Bart and old friend Joel Sumter, stirring memories of a former heartbreak and lingering questions about love.

Debby Ken Maryland Mattysland Ken I Joe Sumter Bart Thim Jim Marie jCurriers Cape Agnes Wymans Icurriers NEA Lee Inc Joel Sumter Jill Debny

Recital and Reception Highlight Athens Social Events

Lorene Rodehaver sang three numbers in a Sigma Alpha Iota recital in the Aliasie Hall Auditorium while Betty McClure played Chopin. Eveleth Atkinson opened with an organ prelude. A Boyd Hall reception honored Margaret Boyd, Ohio University alumna, as Francis P. Frebault, acting postmaster of Athens, became postmaster April 1 after Senate confirmation March 27. Zeta Tau Alpha and other patrons attended, with Mrs. Wilmer Harris hosting at home. The Athens High School Junior Prom grand march featured John Algeo and Vianna Roush. Central School PTA elected Mrs. C. E. Atkinson as president. Francis Efaw posted the highest rifle score at 48 of 50 at Margaret’s Creek Range, with Don Young next at 46.

Lorene Rodehaver Homer Rodehaver Ailasie Ers Sigma Alpha Iota Betty McClure Jd. H. McClure Eveleth Atkinson C. E. Atkinson Athens John Algeo Vianna Roush Francis Efaw Margarets’ Creek Range Don Young

Cancel Show At State Fair Due To Low Prizes

The traditional night horse show at the Ohio State Fair was canceled because prize money fell to 7000 from 18000 and a dilapidated show ring building. The state board of agriculture acted after a petition by show horse owners citing needed repairs. Owners demanded 25000 in prizes.

Columbus State Board of Agriculture

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Werthdeawal Bird of Prey Ravenswood Social Notes Lottridge Social Notes Peter Edson Racine Donease David Mary Alice Carlos Hariley Tim Nease Clark Jividen Charles Jividen Fresno General Hospital Fresno Cal Mix Henry Cleland John Phitson Phitson Deshler Wallick Hotel Ellie Rowan Kittery Earl Hart Jan Neigler Ralph Neigler Ted Hilldore Paul Donna Jean Sibyl Miles Thereon Johnson Jessie Neigher Robert Roush Emma Jane Jiiden Mary Allen Jean Hayman Larry Roush Methodist Church Rutland Dora Roush Julia Jane Smith New Haven Arthur Roush Woman's Society of Christian Service Gomer Lewis Clyde Wolfe A. Wingett Ben Philson Walter Stewart Howard Miles William Stewart Fred Philson Donald Wolfe Dana Cleland Ralph Hayman Clark Jiden E. A. Wingett Middleport Lawrence Roush Guy Neigler Emma Jane Jiden Vet Housing Project Legion Boyd Hall Margaret Boyd Ohio Univio B. Lawrence Francis P. Frebault Frebault Senate Wilmer Harris North Hill Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Elizabeth Isaac KE. Ash George McLaughlin Anna White Victor Whitehouse E. Roush, Jr Central School Parent-Teacher Association By Galbraith
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