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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1946

Page

4

Truman should veto only when it reflects will of the people

A National Dispatch column argues President Truman can honor the voters by consulting Congress and avoiding capricious vetoes. It urges a cooperative approach, possible constitutional changes, and restraint to align executive actions with the national mandate and lessen partisan deadlock.

Washington Truman Congress Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt Hoover Curtis Roosevelt Fulbright Arkansas United States Canada Britain

Obituary Card Orders Advertised by John W. Cullen Co

Smentemieememint Sational Representatives listed for obituary cards and thank you notices. Advertises for acting sales in Chicago New York Columbus and Cleveland offices. Applies at Home or Foreign offices for nominal charges and memorial cards.

Athens Ohio Smentemieememint John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Medical Column on Neurosis vs Organic Disease

Dr. O Briens medical column explains distinguishing neurosis from organic illness by symptom patterns and history. Neurotic complaints persist without progression and may vary daily, while organic disease worsens or recedes with recovery. Treat the anxiety and patient concerns rather than endless testing.

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Exploited Veterans and the Albany Demonstration

The piece argues the Albany veterans’ seizure of the New York State Capitol was an unrealistic tactic by Communist aligned groups. It cites CIO and Teachers Union involvement, notes leaders Michael Quill and Saul Mills, and warns veterans risk discrediting themselves by backing publicity stunts for questionable causes.

Communist Party United States Russia Senate Albany N.Y Greater New York Council CIO CIO Teachers’ Union AFL Leon Straus Michael Quill Saul Mills Dewey Nathan Straus Federal Housing Authority Roosevelt Mr. Dewey New York American Veterans’ Committee Alban

After the New Deal Era Political Swings and Consequences

The piece argues liberalism spawned prima donnas including Wallace and Hopkins, leading to the collapse of the New Deal Party. It claims debt rose to fifty billion before World War II, patronage surged, and reality overtook idealism as voters turned practical, ending the liberal dominance and fracturing leadership amid internal splits.

Wallace Hopkins New Deal Democratic Party Erica

Tennessee Senators Pressure FCC Over Nashville Radio Licenses

Peter Edson reports that Senators Kenneth McKellar and Tom Stewart used letters to the FCC to pressure the agency after licenses were granted to Capitol Broadcasting Co. The conflict centers on allocation of two Nashville area radio channels in 1940s hearings, with McKellar and Stewart accusing the commission of bias and seeking to favor friends.

Washington Tennessee Kenneth McKellar Tom Stewart Federal Communications Commission FCC Nashville Murfreesboro Tenn A. G. Beaman Stewart Denny Senator McKellar United States Senate

Party’s Return Sparks Reflection on Nationalist Ruptures

A fragment reflecting on political nostalgia and rising nationalist sentiments. The narrator notes a generation doubting such upheavals could recur in their country, contrasting past events with present tensions and upheaval.

Perry County Courthouse News Summary

Carrie Esther Brown filed suit against Harry Parks and Buckingham Coal Co. and W N Holdermann linked to G W Holderman Co. seeking to restrain surface damage and halt property transfers on a Pleasant Township tract. Also noted are veteran assistance at Legion Hall, an administrator’s estate listing of 1899.66, Irin Treadway sentenced to a year and fined 50 dollars suspended on sobriety, Cordelia Lauderback granted divorce from Donald Lauderback with custody and support terms set.

New Lexington Carrie Esther Brown Harry Parks Et al Buckingham Coal Co Leo Radkoski John Swininka Irin Treadway Junction City John D. Davis Treadway

Estate inventories filed for Shelly and Clouse estates

Inventory and appraisement records filed for Noah Shelly of Hopewell Township showing personal goods 250 dollars stock and securities 47.61 real estate 7450 dollars. A second inventory for Dr. Michael Clouse of Somerset lists personal goods 525 dollars stock and securities 2100 dollars real estate 18550 dollars and accounts 132.13 dollars. Appraisers named Harry G. Hughes William Frantz and John W. Mautz of Somerset. Will documents filed for Dana M. Russell of Salsburg Township Meigs County leaving all property to his wife, witnessed by Neva Pierce and Mrs. Lester Brooks of Middleport. Will of Margaret R. Miller of Somerset filed in Probate Court leaving all property to daughter Ella Lyons. Will witnessed by Robert Tague and Vincent Taguean dated July 29 1939.

Noah Shelly Hopewell Township Mary Shelly Michael Clouse Somerset Harry G. Hughes William Frantz John W. Mautz Dana M. Russell Salsburg Township Meigs County Neva Pierce Lester Brooks Middleport Margaret R. Miller Ella Lyons Robert Tague Vincent Taguean

Somerset Man Fined for Intoxication and Disorder

John Hillyard of Somerset was arrested on intoxication charges and disturbing the peace by Deputy Sheriff Dave Moore and Walter Solt. After a hearing before Mayor Drumms, he was fined 25 dollars with costs, the fine suspended.

John Hillyard Somerset Dave Moore Walter Solt Drumms

Local arrests reported for auto theft and assault cases

Charles Ganeman of Zanesville and Harvey John Lundell Jr of West Virginia are jailed on auto theft charges. Carl Falk near Corning is arraigned on assault and battery. his wife dropped charges and he was released after paying costs.

Charles Ganeman Zanesville Harvey John Lundell, Jr West Virginia Carl Falk Near Corning Justice of the Peace Joseph Williams

Spinks Divorce Petition Filed in Somerset Division

Henry Bernard Spinks of Somerset files for divorce from Dorothy Grace Spinks of Zanesville. Married June 15, 1937, they have two minor children. Grounds cited as gross neglect of duty. No real estate or personal property reported.

Henry Bernard Spinks Somerset Dorothy Grace Spinks Zanesville

Three Common Pleas cases dismissed this week

Three hearings in Court of Common Pleas were dismissed. Claudine Allen versus Rex Allen was dropped at the plaintiff's request. Dorothy Melick versus William Melick was dismissed without record. Faye Clawson versus John Clawson was dismissed at the plaintiff's request.

Court of Common Pleas Claudine Allen Rex Allen Dorothy Melick William Melick Faye Clawson John Clawson

Dellapenna Divorce Granted in McGonagle Court

Nettie E. Dellapenna granted a decree of divorce from Orlando R. Dellapenna in Judge A S McGonagle's court. Married in 1943 with no children, Nettie E Rodg ers resumed her maiden name. Uncontested case.

Nettie E. Dellapenna Orlando R. Dellapenna A. S. McGonagle Nettie E. Rodgers

Veterans Discharges Filed From County Recorder Office

In the office of County Recorder Paul Gordon the following names were filed for discharge from the armed forces Samuel E King New Lexington Oct 1 1946 from Fort George G Meade Md Rodney L Trickett Corning Apr 30 1946 Camp Atterbury Ind Daniel T Spires New Straitsville Feb 16 1946 Fort Bliss Tex Donald Daw ley New Straitsville Aug 18 1945 Camp Beale Calif Clarence F Silkins New Lexington May 18 1945 Fort Benning Ga

Paul Gordon Samuel E. King New Lexington Fort George G. Meade Rodney L. Trickett Corning Camp Atterbury Ind Daniel T. Spires New Straitsville Fort Bliss Tex Donald Dawley Camp Beale Calif Clarence F. Silkins Fort Benning

Marriage Licenses List Couples in Ohio Area

Paul Roberts 22 laborer Shawnee w Betty Jane Davis 18 New Lexington. Robert H Mille 23 potter Crooksville w Mary Lou Wagner 18 Potter Crooksville. Theron Elroy Miller 29 Portersville w Frances Isabelle Ansel 23 Crooksville. Rev Huston named to officiate.

Paul Roberts Shawnee Betty Jane Davis New Lexington Robert H. Mille Potter Crooksville Mary Lou Wagner Theron Elroy Miller Portersville Frances Isabelle Ansel Rev Huston

Realty Transfers Across Thorn, Shawnee and More

Real estate transfers include Robert A. Raybourne and Ruth M. Raybourne to Harry R. and Alice Raybourne of lot 64 in Honey Creek Park Thorn Township. Ruth Clark to Raymond and Irene Jones of part lot 207 in Shawnee. First National Savings and Loan Association Zanesville to Sylvester P. and Margaret Bush tract in Madison Township. Frances Segna deceased to Ford Segna tract in Monroe Township. P L and Mayme Van Atta to Rodney E. and Dessie H. Sorrell lot 1925 in Grandview Heights Addition New Lexington. Clarence and Inez Reed to Marshall Holcomb standing timber on 80 acre tract Pike Township. Joseph H Hoops to Hugh G Hoops lot 311 in Shawnee. Lewis Hollinghead deed of easement in Pike Township. Irene McElroy deceased to Alice Kumblauf et al tract in Somerset.

Robert A Ruth M. Raybourne Harry R Alice Raybourne Honey Creek Park Thorn Township Ruth Clark Raymond Irene Jones Shawnee First National Savings and Loan Association Zanesville Sylvester P Margaret Bush Madison Township Frances Segna Ford Segna Monroe Township P. L Mayme van Atta Rodney E Dessie H. Sorrell Grandview Heights New Lexington Clarence Inez Reed Marshall Holcomb Pike Township Joseph H. Hoops Hugh G. Hoops Lewis Hollinghead Irene McElroy Alice Kumblauf Somerset

Amesville community notes include visits and local changes

Ida M Patterson from Ohio University observed Ames Bern High School Home Economics classes. Clio Reading Club met with seven members. Old Town Hall purchased by F L Thomas to be torn down. Several residents moved or traveled, and Euphemia Chapter to hold regular meeting November 12 with officer elections.

Amesville Ida M. Patterson Ohio University Ames-Bern High School Grace Webb Gerald Nagle Clio Albert Gardner Norman MacDonald F. L. Thomas Adda Phillips Pittsburgh Mina Thompson Riley Thompson Carl Sedwick Earl Henry Arlena Sayre Springfield Orra Wooley Nellie Harold Straus Laurelville Frank Ellis Edna “Lemming Bartlett

Public Forum letter from Channing Meadows criticizes GOP history views

The writer cites Richards Encyclopedia pages to argue Republicans distort history and slogans. He warns parents about the dangers of returning to prewar policies and notes rationing and New Deal aid as positive, ending with a caution to store burlap for tough times. Akron, November 7.

the Messenger Richards, Inc Bonus Washington Roosevelt You Channing Meadows Akron

Local Social Roundup in Corning and Nearby Towns

Char lotte and Grace Gaitten hosted a North Valley Street gathering on Oct 28 for the 10th birthday anniversaries of Tommy Gaitten and his son. Other attendees included Hemlock residents and local friends. The Seven Schlingerman Sisters Club met Nov 1 at Gaitten home with Robina Stoyle as guest of honor. A luncheon followed with several local hosts and guests from Nelsonville and Hemlock. Other visits noted include Morgan Walters Sr and family in Columbus, Thelma Elison visiting Parkersburg, and trips to Point Pleasant and Columbus by local residents.

Charlotte Gaitten Robina Stoyle Shawnee Grace Gaitten Gertrude Allen Helen Ross Nelsonville Bennetta Hodgson Hemlock Robina _ Stoyle Violet Walters Jessie Schli Hopfe Riebel John Booth Forrest Drake Point Pleasant Bery Booth Leona Licbel Columbus Forrest Drakes Conn Charleston Radcliff Harold Bruce Robert Collins Dorothy Riley Gill Riley Franklin Ebert Oreton Karen Dawn Roy Robert Roy Lowe Mound Hill Vinton Rural High School Farr Radcliff Andrew Cottrill Paul Gettles Nancy Bonnie Gettles Nora Stover Wellston

Birthday party honors Ginger Montell in Shawnee

Community pages list a Monday party for Ginger Montell with prizes won by Rose Marie Sarvus Nancy Blamer Nancy Colvin Sue Ellen Thomas Shirley Morgan and Louella Gene Hughes. Attendees include the Montell families and local residents. Other notes cover Halloween carnival prizes and upcoming Farmers Institute events.

Shawnee Dominic Montell Ginger Rose Marie Sarvus Nancy Blamer Nancy Colvin Sue Ellen Thomas Shirley Morgan Louella Gene Hughes Alice Brunton Sue Eilen Thomas Rita Kopis Virginia Kopis Rita Tommy Montell Patty Coates Eileen Garlinger Donnie Mary Treadwell Agatha McClelland Dick Peyton Columbus Thomas Gibbons Tommy Glouster William Crawford Billy Jack David Mattie Crawford Henry Jaynes Ed Nichols Nelson Schubert Clarice Jean McLaughlin Mansfield Ray McLaughlin Betty Lou Jones Newark Mary Jane Jones George Matthews Alfred Clouston Clifford Collins Terry Dayton Mary Morgan Bobby McCloy Peggy Burns Raymond Goodfellow Donnie Mitchell David Foster Jack Brooks Marie Sorrell Pauline Peterson Naomi Brooks Barney Wilcox Blanche Gibbons Ethel Wilcox Virginia Browning Bob Summers Tommy Charles Sue Ellen Thoms Ned Peart W. C. Roberts Keenan John D. Davis Charles Welch

Local residents return home after visits

Murray City and surrounding towns report multiple residents returning home after visits. Myrtle Barnes goes to Columbus from her parents in Murray City, while Rodger Wilson also returns to Columbus after visiting relatives. Others, including Mr and Mrs Shivers of Dayton, Miss Blanche Brooker in Indiana, and Jean Craft among Nelsonville visitors, are noted travel movements.

Murray City Myrtle Barnes Columbus John Snyder William Shivers Dayton Rodger Wilson Clifford Wilson Ralph Colman Barberton Frank Bryan Harry Gosney Elroy Short Nelsonville Blanche Brooker Indiana Pat Lanning Dan Jenkins Jean Craft Bonnie Shuttleworth Bill Irvin Jimmy Hickman Anna Hickman New Straitsville John Mason Hubert Bradeford Helen Mason Steve Voyko

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch Middleman Legislative Branch William A. O'Brien Pencillin Peter Edson C.H.H Courthouse News of Perry County Cordelia J. Lauderback Donald E. Lauderback Common Pleas the Public Forum By Galbraith COPR NEA Service. Inc S._PAT
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