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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1946
Page
4
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In a symbolic outdoor gathering President Truman assigns five men to oversee use of materials patents and processes behind the atomic energy effort. The piece stresses humility restraint secrecy and the enduring human responsibility to steer this powerful work wisely.
Dr. William A. O'Brien discusses bronchiectasis causes and progression from mild chronic bronchitis to severe disease with clubbed fingers. He covers diagnosis by X ray, non surgical and surgical treatments, and the role of lung resection, noting best candidates are younger patients with disease limited to one lobe. The column ends with a reader question about high blood pressure and heart strain, answered with a reminder to consult a physician.
The article describes 48 Estonian refugees who left Communist rule for freedom, voyage lengths up to four months, a 40 foot boat, and no entry visas. One group departed without its leader and wife due to health limits. President Truman urged Congress to help resettle religious or political refugees through international channels.
Peter Edson surveys potential 1948 contenders among Republicans and Democrats. Vandenberg Taft Bricker Dewey Warren Stassen lead Republicans while Truman heads toward a likely second term or retirement. Vinson Wallace Douglas surface as Democratic choices with age considerations noted.
Army Air Forces brass express concern over the Navy patrol plane's Australia to Columbus voyage. They fear Navy aims to muscle in on strategic bombing similar to its control of atomic bomb for Bikini tests.
A campaign poster claims the Democratic Party sought to replace Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1946 with Herbert Hoover. The poster argues Republican policies would bring high costs and Hoover era gloom.
The illness of Gov. Gene Talmadge raises succession issues for Georgia. If he dies before January 1947 inauguration, Attorney General says Gov. Ellis Arnall would serve another four years. If he dies after inauguration, M. E. Thompson would succeed. New constitution leaves Arnall appointees in power. Talmadge would control the legislature but not remove officials.
A reflection links the birth of the Atomic Energy Commission to civilization's future, urging wisdom integrity and courage of ordinary minds regardless of surroundings. The piece stresses human responsibility in harnessing scientific power.
Charles S. Loudenslager Jr. swore an affidavit accusing Neal Gaffey of intoxication disturbing the peace obscene language assault and battery. A warrant led to Crooksville where Gaffey resisted arrest. He pleaded guilty to all charges and received a ten day jail sentence suspended for good behavior. The report also lists discharges and multiple marriage licenses issued in New Lexington with couples including Turner Tharp and Rugg Clouse.
Tax authorities report 1946 sales tax plus use tax and related payments total $75,789,355.16, $8,784.07 more than all of 1945. The figure includes assessments and prepayments, indicating a strong year so far in revenue.
Judge McGonagle grants Irene Merle Wright a divorce from Leo Wright for extreme cruelty with custody of children pending Probate Court orders. Ada Van Horn and Addison Van Horn divorce with seven children, custody to Ada and $50 monthly support. Ada receives 80 acre Monroe Township farm and property, Addison gets an automobile. Jeanette Hughes divorces Ralph B. Hughes for gross neglect. Jeanette gets custody of a minor child and $20 monthly support. Grace Holmes divorces Eugene Holmes for gross neglect. Grace gets custody of a minor child and $15 monthly support. Jay B. Dillehey of Crooksville awarded temporary alimony to the defendant. Leonard D. Depinto divorces Helen Depinto for gross neglect. no children and court costs assigned to the plaintiff.
Gladys Hudner filed in Probate Court to appoint herself as guardian of Doris Hudnall, a minor case proceeding.
A notary commission was filed in the clerk of courts office for Clyde E Stoneburner. The commission is dated October 16 1946.
Charles W. Norris treasurer of Perry County files deed application against Lucy Marshall and others in county court.
The court ordered a deed by the Perry County sheriff to convey lots 1 and 3 in Hemlock to Hazel Flowers. she had purchased the property years ago for 215.25 but no deed was issued. William Klinger of Thornville Route 2 was granted a divorce from Catherine Klinger of Newark on gross neglect of duty. plaintiff must pay court costs.
The will of Joseph Peart was admitted to Probate Court. Proceeding records indicate the court accepted the testament for validation and execution of the decedent's bequests.
Transfers show P L and Mayme Van Att to Alton J Beyer of lot 1623 New Lexington. Vincent J Nash guardian to Douglas Ellsworth and Phillis Lloyd Crooksville tract. Hard Coal and Iron Co to Charles Woolfe multiple Crooksville lots. Kreitz to Miller part lot 150 Shawnee. Garvin heirs to Wilbur and Joseph Garvin lot 316 Crooksville. English to Kremer undivided half tract Pike Township. Harbaugh to Craven New Lexington lots 1030 1031. Beacham to Reconstruction Finance Corp Clayton Township easement. Leech to Bielery Crooksville eighth acre. Petty and Barker to Primmers lot 129 Somerset. Arnold to Ludowici Celadon Co right of way Somerset. Ream to Ludowici Celadon Co right of way Somerset. Bever to Ludowici Reading Township. Flowers et al sheriff to Walter Dennis lots 44 45 50 51 52 54 and part 43 Hemlock. Butts sheriff to Dennis and Dennis coal tract Monroe Township. Flowers et al sheriff to Ida Dennis and Alissa Perry lots 14 16 Hemlock.
Berea stone quarries that fueled the town’s economy and brownstone era will be suspended this month by Cleveland Quarries Co. after 120 years of operation in one of the world’s largest sandstone quarries.
The Mothers Club of the First Grade Room met October 15 at the school house with Miss Betty Lou Ver ity as teacher. Mrs. Leslie Duffee presided, program chair Mrs. Donald Smith, and speaker Mrs. F. M. Embrey discussed learning through play. A social time followed with refreshments.
The Corning public schools band, directed by Rod ney Hearing, returns to the stage with two public appearances including a Glouster homecoming and a New Lexington rally. Uniformed in green and white, the group seeks new members as Junior Intermediate Girl Scout Troop decorates cans to support band donations. Cub Pack 39 at Corning reorgs with 22 Cubs and plans for a silver unit award. Girl Scouts from the area take a trip to the Marietta Museum with about 45 attendees.
Long Bottom reports Mrs Virgil Roush and Mrs Donald Myers at tending leaders training for the year's extension work at Mrs Nolans in Middleport on October 15. E L Clark has returned home from Army service. Mrs Icie Bays of Charleston visits sisters Mrs Roy Hannum and Mrs W F Hawley. Rolland Stethem appointed mail messenger. Charles Larkins resigned. Mr and Mrs John Reuter of Akron and Mr and Mrs Carl Kautz and son of Chester dined with Mr and Mrs Donald Myers. WSCS held a school hall bazaar planning for December. Mr and Mrs R H Pullins and sons Don and Stanley visited Wayne in Canton.
Howard Fields of Athens questions the Public Forum pieces in The Messenger. He critiques a Chauncey writer and urges readers to consider Mr. Kyle’s Nov 1 column. Fields defends workers and warns against party personas, tying past support to present choices.
Racine hosts many social visits as families from Coshocton Gallipolis and Minersville gather with local residents. A Halloween party at Elza Birch’s home drew a list of guests. A stork shower honored Mrs. Robert Roush of Athens with gifts. Freda Proffitt and Scott Shank wed in Racine with a New York honeymoon planned. Eldred Hart and Ella Rowan announce their Maine marriage in Elliott.
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