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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1946
Page
6
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David Lawrence's National Dispatch argues the Truman administration is undermining bipartisan cooperation in foreign policy. It criticizes radio attacks by DNC chair Hannegan against Taft and notes inconsistencies, Wallace speeches, and the administration's handling of foreign affairs and bi partisan cooperation ahead of Congress reconvening.
Gayle confronts Dwight and Octavia Bartlett about Bart’s glorification and a plan to deny Kent Bartlett inheritance. A signed, binding agreement nullifies Bartlett money for Kent as Mrs. Bartlett grieves her dead son, realizing what really matters is her loss. Dwight reflects on good faith and fame’s danger. THE END
The UN speech by Heikal Pasha argues against forced resettlement of Jewish refugees, warning it would close doors to Nazi victims. The piece contrasts Arab League stance with President Truman’s open immigration push and calls for immediate refugee welfare measures and UN action to address displacement after World War II.
Franz von Papen says he would use his experience in diplomatic affairs to help Germany join the European family as a respectable nation. The piece doubts his sincerity and urges the democratic German people to ensure he retreats from public life.
Viscount Rothermere, London publisher, doubts war for 20 or 25 years after arriving on the Queen Elizabeth on UN business. The tone suggests a comforting view, but readers are urged to aim higher. The UN colleagues must craft a lasting framework to keep mankind peaceful perpetually.
A Mary Baker Eddy motto stresses government by divine law in proportion to visible theocracy, the practice of the Golden Rule, and protecting human rights and liberty of conscience as sacred.
Arthur H. Compton argues that lasting civilization requires digging beneath political and economic troubles to address root causes and enact a fundamental shift in life’s bases.
Peter Edson notes the cotton market collapse and its political fallout as critics clash over government rules. He explains SEC margin restrictions aim to curb inflation and protect traders, contrasting with cotton’s open margin culture. The drop below 30 cents a pound after Oct 8 costs producers about $200 million and turns cotton into an electoral issue.
Chauncey Dover High School principal Leah Featherston reports first six weeks honor role lists. Seniors include Ann Dresher Ruth Howard Donna Morris Martha Riser Ruth Simpson Joy Vincent Patty Robinson Glen Chadwell Guard Dicken Gerald Koska Jerry Robinson Rolland Slisher John Snyder. Juniors Jo Ann Ley Elaine Mc Kibben Eleanor Meszaros Charles Border. Sophomores Betty Blackford Bonnie Keirns Barbara Smart Dwight Johnston. Freshmen Edna Brown Frances Davis Helena Ross Elinor Russell Robert Sanders.
Chauncey youths gathered for a masquerade Halloween party in the Junior High School building hosted by the Trimble Church of Christ Christian Youth Fellowship. The event featured Halloween decorations, refreshments, and games with adults including Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney and H. A. Leiber among attendees from Chauncey, Millfield, Greens Run, and Trimble.
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Charles Hyde entertained a group of friends with a two course dinner Sunday at their country home near Bishopville. Present were Miss Helen Howard and Mrs Rose Dickerson Chauncey Miss Olive Brookins and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Howard and Hannah Brookins Athens Mr and Mrs James Carter and son Thomas of Gloucester and Mr and Mrs Hyde.
Pvt. Charles R. Blackford, son of Mrs. Dorothy A. Blackford of Main St., graduated this week from an Air Training Command airplane mechanics course at Kessler Field. The 42 day technical program covered basic airplane and engine mechanic operations.
Chauncey resident Miss Madeline Matheny underwent an appendectomy at Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta last week. She is in room 307 and in favorable condition awaiting further recovery.
Chauncey-Dale Channell who had surgery at General Hospital Mansfield last week is reported to be recovering well by his mother Mrs. Carrie Channell from The Plains.
W A Finney entertained guests for a weekend at Springfield. The visitors included Mr and Mrs John Houser, Lois Ann and Cheryl, and Mrs H A Douglas, all from Springfield.
Chauncey hosts Mrs Genevieve Carey and Samuel Williams Jr of Indianapolis amid family illness and the funeral of uncle James Barrowman. Other guests include Mrs Jean Williams Vincennes and multiple relatives from Jackson ville Cambridge Piney Fork Glouster.
CHAUNCEY The Young People's Class of the Church of God held a Halloween party Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs James Loper. Refreshments were served by Mrs Loper assisted by Mrs Mary Norris teacher. Members present included Mary Lou Verity Rita Jean Pennell Mary Tope Betty Palmer Helen Loper Ellen Loper Helena Ross Norma Lee Ross Helen Henderson and Ruth Tope. Other guests included Woodena Ferrer Bus Pickard Carl Hawk Glen Cline William Loper the Rev Clarence Way and the Lopers family.
Chauncey James Barrowman Jr stationed in Germany is due home after a Red Cross discharge. The body of his father James Barrowman who died days ago is held in the mausoleum awaiting arrival before interment.
Mrs. Elwood Daugherty and daughter Carolyn Sue from Chauncey spent time in Cleveland and Chagrin Falls visiting relatives last week. They were joined by Mrs. Francis Starr and daughter Mary Kathryn of Wellston who visited Akron during the same period.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Robinett and children Judy and Johnny of Laurelville visited Millfield on Sunday for dinner with Elizabeth Robinett. The group spent the afternoon with Mr and Mrs William Sisson in Trimble.
Mrs. L. H. Stanley of Kent and former Plains resident visits Athens while staying with her daughter Mrs. John Edwards. She also calls on Mrs. Carrie Channell and Mrs. Margaret Adams of The Plains during the trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey M. Bryan have returned to their home in Lower Plains after an extended visit with relatives. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McDowell in Youngstown, Mr. and Mrs. Mott in Bryan, Mentone Ind, Miss Irma Bryan in Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson in Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Gabriel and their son Arnold Denzil have left Mrs Lettie Hintz's home to reside in Dublin. Mr Gabriel will coach at the local high school.
Social notes list Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stewart visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gary Noble. many locals attend auto races in Newark Ohio and visits span Minersville to Huntington. Patters include galley visits, ship service returnees, and family guests across Mason and nearby towns. Gary Nobles ill at home.
The peacock’s display feathers do not form a tail sondern a train made by the upper tail coverts. This plume arrangement creates the elongated train seen during courtship rather than a true tail.
GLOUSTER Mr Hersil McClelland announces the marriage of his daughter Waveleen to James E Johnson of Athens. They wed in Greenup Kentucky on Oct 19 and stay with James's parents. The column also notes several local visits and family updates across Hollister and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Paul McKinney and daughter Paulette with Mrs Andrew McKinney visited Point Pleasant to call on their parents Mr and Mrs Charles F Love and Mr and Mrs Raymond Beller, formerly Chauncey residents, during a Sunday trip.
Mrs Jennie Finney Howells of The Plains joined her husband Edwin Howells in Columbus then traveled to Chicago to attend the Northwestern game. The trip highlighted a weekend outing with a focus on the college sports event and regional travel.
Mrs. Vera Smith and her daughter Dianne of Chauncey and Mrs. Eva Stalder of The Plains visited relatives in Athens and Logan last week, staying with Willard and Mrs. Adams in The Plains.
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