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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
4
Washington analyzes how independent voters and issue driving shifts affect 1946 congressional outcomes and foreshadow presidential campaigns. The piece notes district by district dynamics, party coalitions, and the enduring influence of protest votes on future races.
Dr. O Briens column explains spinal tuberculosis from bone destruction to rigid back signs in children, use of X rays, rest and plas ter casts for healing, bone grafting, diet and sun exposure, and prevention through avoiding contact with TB patients and infected animals. The column ends with an unrelated diet Q A for high blood pressure and overweight, recommending reduction of high caloric foods and emphasizing fruits vegetables and lean meats.
An editorial argues it is too early to judge the broad shift in U S political thought from government control toward free enterprise. It compares recent results to 1932, notes the danger of moving too far left or right, and stresses that the right to change government direction must be preserved. It lauds Roosevelt era achievements while cautioning against coercive overreach.
An analysis notes conflicting tones in Stalin and Molotov statements. Stalin rejected tension claims with Baillie and said no atomic bomb yet exists while endorsing strong international control. Molotov linked US and Britain, attacked Churchill and dollar diplomacy, and called Baruch’s plan egoistic.
Peter Edson discusses post election actions by the administration to lift controls on meat prices rent cotton textiles and shoes and to speed reconversion. He notes the timing and political risk while citing staff claims the moves were coincidental and not politically motivated.
The passage weighs whether Molotov emphasizes confrontational posturing or if Stalin sends calming signals while Molotov’s fiery speeches reflect Kremlin resolve. It suggests a debate over who drives the tone of Soviet foreign policy and the real aim behind public positions.
Miss Marie Conard of McArthur visited Miss Annie Hawk and attended a Halloween party at the Grange Hall. School programs featured educational films from Superintendent Bryson and Assistant Otto Sockel. Numerous local residents and families from Athens Logan Swan Township Starr Union Furnace and Columbus joined relatives for gatherings and reunions.
Miss Dorothy Hartley and three others attended the American Legion convention in Athens on November 1. Andrew E. Duffy, recently ill, was taken by ambulance to a Point Pleasant hospital. James M. Penn visited Columbus last Friday and Saturday. Blanche Davis visits her daughter and son in law, A. L. DeVault and Henry Kruskamp. Harold and Mrs. Davis of Addison were guests with the Johnsons. Ora Phillips and Archie Ferris of Byer wed on November 2. Emery Shank of Huntington spent a weekend with his mother. Ardie Lena Gray has been reported ill.
Probate Judge E C Motter issued a marriage license on October 30 to Harold E Waugh 22 Wellston clerk and Margie May Wilbur 22 Hamden factory worker. They were married October 30 by Reverend Russell E Daubert Wellston.
In McArthur Vinton County the board of county commissioners approved 250 for clerk hire in the recorder’s office and 350 for clerk hire in the county treasurer’s office to relieve an overburdened staff. The recorder Agnes Scott and treasurer Ronald E. Simms cited heavy real estate transfers and veterans documents as the main workload.
Real estate transfers in Vinton County over the past week include Ronald E. Simms to Claude Herrold for 480 acres in Vinton Township via quit-claim. Jeanne and Curt Davis to Charlies M. and Emma V. Scott for parts of lots 78 and 79 in Hamden. Prock Case to Glenn and Bessie Frazee for seven acres in Clinton Township. John H. Page to Lillie P. Timms for 50 acres in Clinton Township. R. L. Robinson to Mary E. Lullan for 3.33 acres in McArthur. Oscar H. and Ethel Mae Fee to Alvin C. Harper for one-fourth acre in Elk Township. John D. Gill Jr. to E. R. King via Auditor's deed for part of section 21 in McArthur and 40 acres in Eagle Township, each with $160, filed Nov 1–4.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Sylvester's Church for Mrs Hannah Shea age 84 of Hope. She passed away at home Saturday. burial followed in the local Catholic cemetery. Survivors include Michael her son and two daughters Maurie and Josie Williams.
The Women's Society in Christian Service of the Methodist Church will meet November 7 at the home of Mrs. H. V. Atkinson.
Two cases were filed this week in Vinton County common pleas court. Clyde Bolton sues Wesley Bolton for five thousand dollars damages filed October 30 with Louis M. Day as attorney. An action for divorce for gross neglect was filed November 4 by Hazel Bevard on behalf of Raymond Bevard against Dorothy Bevard, with C. W. Smith as attorney.
The Vinton County Selective Service board prepares an inventory of each registrant's status and classification as of December 2 1946 to aid future draft calls. Clerk Karl McKinniss of Hamden leads preparatory work with later board review. Carl E. Patrick of Ewington Route 1 was discharged from the Army Monday.
Dundas area residents share weekend visits with neighbors and relatives. A birth is announced for Harold Ghearing and Harold Wellston families with Sue Ann born October 31 at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Easterlings are grandparents. Frankie Blackstone dislocated an arm from a ladder fall and missed school. Various visits include Salts Magee Ward Ward families and church quilting efforts for Joe Prater.
An airplane flying low released campaign literature about an election issue over a Vinton County community on Monday.
The McArthur village council met Monday night for the regular November meeting and approved payment of routine bills.
The Federal Communications Commission reports 90 FM broadcast stations operating nationwide up from 67 last September. About half started since the war, with 27 still on older frequencies below 50 megacycles awaiting transfer. The agency expects totals to rise toward 500 as new equipment becomes available and FM receivers diversify.
NBC offers Aldrich Family Burns and Allen Sinatra Music Hall with Charlie McCarthy Eddie Cantor Abbott and Costello. CBS features Frank Carson in Easy Money Dick Haymes Crime Photographer and Claude Rains in Murder in the Big Bow. ABC airs Prof Quiz Town Meeting Sammy Kaye and Fantasy in Melody. MBS presents Mark Warnen Sound Off Mary Small Show and I Was a Convict.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the United Brethren Church for Mr. O. M. Peace with Rev. Ernest Seymour officiating. Music was provided by local pianists and vocalists. pallbearers included Bert Ingmire and J. H. Patterson. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pfc Dee Dearth of the Army Air Force returned Friday to the home of his parents Mr and Mrs H F Dearth after spending 19 months in service Thirteen months were served on Luzon. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Cash Zimmerman Rutland and Mr Cecil Mace Columbus.
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