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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1948

Page

4

Mutual Needs as Basis for U S Soviet Rapprochement

The piece argues that distrust between the United States and the Soviet Union can be overcome by focusing on each side's national needs. It outlines Soviet needs for security from German and Japanese threat and sea access, and American needs for Pan American security, Far East balance, and Europe without a Russian-dominated order. It stresses avoiding renewed German threat, Russian control of trade routes, and maintaining flexible, non‑ideological accommodation.

Moscow Washington U.S.A U.S.S.R State Department Kremlin America Russia Soviet Union Japan Germany Yalta Potsdam Yellow Sea Manchuria Teheran Roosevelt Persian Gulf Mediterranean Straits Salonika Trieste Pan-America Western Hemisphere Holy Alliance France Louis Napoleon British Foreign Office Third International Far East China North Sea Channel Gibraltar Western Europe Marshall Molotov Politburo White House

Subscription Rates for Home Delivery and Mail

The notice lists weekly carrier rates at 25 cents and annual prepaid options. It details one year and multi month mail subscriptions for Ohio, West Virginia, other states, and foreign orders. Prices vary by delivery method and region, with Athens Ohio Post Office handling foreign quotes.

Messenger Ohio West Virginia Athens

Jessica Blake Deserts Duty For Liberty In Wartime Elopement

Jessica Gordon Blake elopes with Yankee Tom Blake and lives with his mother Lucy in Akron. Pregnant Betsy deepens Jessica’s sense of obligation as Tom’s letters offer little clarity. Jessica plots to sell her mother’s diamond ring to gain independence before Tom’s return, while enduring Lucy’s cold restraint and Mary Belle Evans’s distant echo of Kentucky life. (To Be Continued)

Sare Jessica Gordon Tom Blake Tom Lacey Jessica Doris Betsy Gordon Blake Akron Lucy Inlaw Betsy Kentucky Mary Belle Evans Mary Belle Tay Haydn Lexington Honey Tay Evalyn Germany Lucey Jessica Blake Downe Town

Adjustments in Aging Health Trends

The piece explains how aging brings drier tissues slower healing and reduced energy with less elastic skin and weaker senses. It notes careful eating and moderate fluid intake support digestion and kidneys, and that conscious adjustment usually suffices. It also answers a question about eye strain symptoms in a school child with nervousness headaches and eye complaints.

United States urged to take firm stand on Palestine stalemate

Congressman Bender condemns U S policy inconsistency in Palestine arguing that British and American vacillation fuels Arab-Jewish tensions. He says a clear stance could end the stalemate and reduce open warfare while warning the UN Security Council dangers if diplomacy remains sabotaged.

Congressman Bender Holy Land Great Britain Britain Palestine United States State Department Europe California Near East United Nations Security Council

COUNT TAX SAVINGS

A political viewpoint argues Republicans advocate tax cuts and reduced government spending. It notes income tax relief enacted by Congress after Truman vetoes, detailing estimated reductions for various income classes and criticizing wartime revenue policies as confiscation. It urges voter support to press for further tax and spending reform.

Republican Party Congress Truman

Palestine warfare handling sparks outcry over arms flow

Readers condemn the approach to the Palestine conflict noting big money groups in the United States may fund and supply weapons to Israel. The piece highlights clothing workers and prominent Jewish financiers as examples.

U.S Israel

U S and Soviet Relations Stagnate Over Lend Lease and Plans

The State Department rejects Stalin on Wallace’s list and proposes talking points on lend-lease settlements and European recovery. Russia resists inventories and fair value settlements, while delaying civil air talks and cultural exchanges.

Washington U. S. State Department Stalin Henry Wallace Russia U. S Ussr Paris Molotov Theu U.S Soviet Union Voice of America Amerika America United States

Not In Sight for a World Government Says Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons argues against a modern world government and warns that trust is absent among nations. He cites Athens 1896 and Taft era ideas, notes UN veto flaws, and predicts Russian tactics could threaten global order before a civilized leader emerges.

Athens Greece League of Nations William Howard Taft Philadelphia

Altomotive Hint for Headlight Reflectors Care

Clean headlight reflectors with dry jewelers rouge and alcohol if tarnished. Apply rouge very lightly with a chamois to avoid damage.

Glouster Personal News Highlights Home Visits

Glouster residents report weekend travels to Columbus and Dayton to visit relatives and friends. Al bert Hall Jimmie Dennison and Mrs Dennison joined Mrs William James of Dayton. Mrs Dennison stayed with her ill mother in Dayton. Sunday visits to Mrs Sarah Heck's home included El mer Cooper and family from Dayton, Howard Westfall and daughters, and Roberta Cooper of Hollister.

Glouster Albert Hall Jimmie Dennison Columbus Sarah Heck Permelia Elmer Cooper Lucy Dayton Howard Westfall Roberta Sue Janet Lee Roberta Cooper Hollister

Repeat Performances Slated For Minstrel Show

Glouster Bandboosters announce a minstrel cast practice Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the high school building. A performance is planned in the school auditorium on June 2 at 8 p.m. Receipts fund the school band instrument purchases. Cast members should attend to confirm parts and substitutes.

Glouster Frank Seiler Bandboosters Club

Sixteen Glouster youths attend Junior Olympics at Ohio Univ

Sixteen Glouster boys competed in the Junior Olympic games at Ohio University stadium Saturday afternoon. coach Bob Byers and Ralph Hines led the group. Lloyd Dugan won first place in the baseball throw and six county boys will advance to Cleveland for the state Olympics. Participants from Glouster include Lloyd Dugan Jack Stephenson Richard Eby George Hughes Dick DeLong France La Corte Charles Exline Ronnie Jewell Gregg Hughes Joan Dunnett Bob Dugan Jimmy Crawford James Kirby Tommy Echsten kamper Terry Halbert and Bob Cotter.

Glouster Ohio University Stadium Bob Byers Ralph Hines Lloyd Dugan Cleveland Jack Stephenson Richard Eby George Hughes Dick DeLong France la Corte Charles Exline Ronnie Jewell Gregg Hughes Joan Dunnett Bob Dugan Jimmy Crawford James Kirby Tommy Echstenkamper Terry Halbert Bob Cotter Hollister J-T

Miller Assigned To Carswell Field

GLOUSTER Sgt Richard Miller son of Mr and Mrs Pete Miller 43 Republic Ave has enlisted in the U S Air Force and assigned to the 9th Bomb Squadron Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth Texas He served 22 months in the Pacific Theater in a Military Police detachment.

Glouster Richard Miller Pete Miller Republic Ave U. S. Air Force Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth Texas Miller Pacific

Social visit roundup from Lottridge and nearby towns

Local families from Lottridge Belpre and Parkersburg hosted and visited relatives and friends during a weekend. Attendees included the Archers Frosts and Warners with multiple dinners, church events, and a youths gathering at Vanderhoof Baptist Church.

Lottridge John Archer Naomi W. A. Frost Barbara Sue Belpre R. M Alfred Methodist Church Archer A. F. Warner Tuppers Plains Edward Blake Eileen and Buford Eleanor Otis Wade Mary Alice Allen Vanderhoof Baptist Church Dalton Robinson Emily Alice Sharon Center Ohio Charles Robinson Linda Rollie Athens Isaac Cogar Robinson Russell Archer Homer Rodeheaver Ruth Rodeheaver Thomas Glenn Gaston Nancy Lynn J. Lee Gaston Omah Gaston Tunners Plains Eub Lillie Davis L. Davis Roscoe Burdette L. H. Allen

Bible Class Opens June 1 At Church of Christ

The annual Daily Vacation Bible School starts June 1 at the Church of Christ in Glouster for ages five through 16. Classes run 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. with departments covering Bible study, woodwork projects, Bible drills and sermons. Supervisors include Byers, Sweeney, Jonas, Gladden, Teater, Galloway and Carpenter. Registration Monday at 9 and 11 a.m. all welcome.

Glouster Church of Christ Ralph Byers Hugh Sweeney Lanella Jonas Lynn Gladden D. K. Teater Elsie Galloway Edwin Carpenter

Rites Held For Soldier and Grandparent

A double funeral was held in Jacksonville for Pfc. Wendell Fry whose body returned from overseas and his grandmother who died in Dayton. The service featured piano duets by Mrs. Scurlock and vocal numbers by Mrs. Frances Sayre and Mrs. Mary Davis. Rev. Delbert Mills urged peacetime action to prevent future wars. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery with American Legion pallbearers conducting military rites.

Alvin A. Green Maplewood Cemetery McCann- Frederick Post American Legion Pfc Fry

Murray City Banquet And Prom Theme Blossom Time

Murray City held its annual junior-senior banquet and prom at the high school Saturday with the theme Blossom Time. The decorated room featured lighted candles and a spring garden display. Speakers included Superintendent J. J. Stone and class advisors and presidents. Music by James Horwell and his orchestra accompanied the event.

Murray City J. J. Stone Mabel LeFever Dean Ferrell Jack Levin James Horwell Orchestra of Logan

Ralph Darling Accepts Oak Hill Post At Glouster High

Ralph Darling resigns as industrial arts teacher at Glouster High School to take the same post at Oak Hill High School and becomes director of physical education. He will coach football and basketball.

Glouster Ralph Darling Glouster High School Oak Hill High School

Gardens Show Promise Despite Cool Weather

Despite cool evenings and mild days, gardens in the community show promise for early vegetables. The Garden Club flower project along Route 13 on Broad Street has the brightest growth with a variety of blooms along the project.

Garden Club Route 13 Broad Street

J T Alumni Plan Dance at Gym Saturday Night

The J T Alumni dance is set for Saturday at 9 pm in the gymnasium. Members paying annual dues may attend. local members need no invitation, while those living away can receive invitations from secretary Mrs Mary Belle Stephenson upon providing names and addresses. Music by the Lewis Buell orchestra. The event ends at midnight.

Glouster J.-T Mary Belle Stephenson Lewis Buell

Radio Programs Area Stations Listed

NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WMOA Marietta

TV Radio Schedule From May Evening Lineup

A compiled rundown of evening programs across networks listing shows, times, and hosts from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM including News Reports, Music, and Kiddies Hour on abc cbs mbs and related stations.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-Weast Mbs-West Abe Chicago Orchestra Cbs East Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Cbs Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily L. Herman Abe Bob Crosby Cbs the Green Hornet Harkness Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Gabriel Heatter Mbs Fibber and Molly Abe Christopher Wells Boston Pops Abe Gregory Hood Bob Hope Rbec Studio One Cbs Publie Defender Red Skelton Freedom Abe West N. Y Ozark Valley Fred Waring My Story Arthur Godfrey Dbs Hollywood Ben Alexander Abe Kate Smith Abe Queen Abe Martin Block Paul Whiteman Cbs Treasury Stand Robert “Q Lewis Lum

Women of the Moose Plan Initiation in Glouster

The Women of the Moose hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday led by Mrs. Ina Morgan chairing the Hospital Guild Committee. The program and refreshments follow initiation ceremonies. Nominations from the floor will be accepted, and officers elected next week.

Glouster Women of the Moose Ina Morgan Hospital Guild

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Jay Franklin Nolody Edwin P. Jordan, M. D Peter Edson Sam Simmons Pilsen George Patton Third Army Trimble Carswell Field Bible Class Oak Hill Women of Moose Plan By Galbraith WEA Service. Inc T. M_ REG U. 5
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