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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1947

Page

4

Marshall speech sparks caution on Russo American ties

Washington columnist weighs Secretary Marshall's remarks on Russia's propaganda, urging restraint over a war of words. The piece notes growing American public impatience with Moscow, warns against provocation, and calls for diplomacy to keep doors open at the foreign ministers meeting.

Washington Marshall Russia United States America Secretary Marshall Hitler

Challenge To Love by Ethel Hamill

Cammie confronts a potential Dean’s Award conflict when her suitor Joel Conroy’s past and a family connection bring secrecy and doubt. Maurine reveals a staged romance ploy, shaking Cam’s trust and igniting a personal crisis. Her world tilts as rumors threaten her engagement.

Ethel Hamill Cam Maurine Joel

Understanding Scarlet Fever and Its Management

The article explains scarlet fever causes, symptoms, and complications with emphasis on throat inflammation, skin rash, and potential kidney issues. It covers treatment basics including bed rest, fluids, throat soothing measures, and when serum or antibiotics may be used, plus guidance for caregivers.

Freedom and Justice Debate in American Discourse

In a critique of Soviet communism apologists, the author argues that Russian workers face toils and diets of near starvation under elite control. The piece contends freedom and justice are pursued by Western nations despite flaws, while warning against utopian dreams and the influence of sensational media on youth.

C.H.H

On Trial for Capitalism Says Knight in Editorial

The Bristol Rhode Island Phoenix reprints John S. Knight remarks from Chicago arguing the press faces a campaign to discredit capitalistic society. He questions why capitalism is derided as on trial while socialism and communism face less scrutiny abroad, urging tolerance and restraint.

Bristol Rhode Island Phoenix John S. Knight Chicago Knight England Russia Europe

Truman Economic Message Targets Inflation and Policy Shifts

President Truman calls for return of price and rationing controls and authority to curb wages. The plan aims to tackle high living costs, shifting pressure to Congress and provoking debate over inflation, wage policy, and broader economic reform. Taft and Republicans face political ramifications as committees debate meat and grain controls and wage adjustments.

Peter Edson Washington Truman Congress U. S Republican Congress France Italy Austria Germany Japan United States Robert A. Taft Taft Sen Ray Baldwin Connecticut West Ohio George H. Bender Ralph Flanders Vermont Flanders

Nelsonville Society Notes and Campus Honors

Mrs. George Merritt hosted Nelsonville ladies for a Lancaster visit. Miss Marian Bush elected to Theta Sigma Phi at Ohio State University. Athens Country Club luncheon for 58 guests hosted by Mrs. A B Roe Mrs. C M Gill and Mrs. Harry Z Foster. Eileen Wilson and George Wolfe hosted a bridge shower for Barbara Steenrod. Rio Grande’s Atwood Hall burned down. Birthday party winners named in a celebration for Harry Wright. John Merry and wife celebrated John C Merry’s 59th birthday. Ruth Myers from Logan set off on a hunting trip.

Marian Bush Theta Sigma Phi Ohio State University A. B. Roe C. M. Gill Harry Z. Foster Athens Country Club Eileen Wilson George Wolfe Nelsonville Barbara Steenrod

Sam Simmons Says Opposes Communist Party Critique

A cornstalk Post 3531 VFW petitions Congress to outlaw the Communist Party and its organs. The piece defends free press and speech while arguing against communist efforts to suppress minority rights and threaten liberty, urging action to prevent perceived damage.

Cornstalk Post Congress Communist Party VFW Stalin Thomas Committee

Glouster High Class of 1911 Holds First Reunion

The Glouster High School class of 1911 gathered at Hotel Gordon for a dinner and reunion. Nine of 17 members attended with spouses and guests. program included invocation, welcome, class history, and group songs. A guest photographer, letters from absentees, and a post event gathering at the Peugh home completed the evening.

Glouster Eugene Gordon Nelle Peugh Mldred Howard Glouster Press Obert G. Mandt Columbus F. P. Clark Elizabeth Williams Indianapolis Belle Guesler Belle McDonald Akron Gladys Geary Gladys Blrtcher New Concord Eva Whiting California Mabel Mason Rousch H. T. Rainey Trimble Gwyllim Williams Sterling Mary Steadman Acker E. K. Peugh Summitt St Cecil Fox Elizabeth Parker Genevieve Healy Gotha Davis F. Wayne Patton Ella Allen Gordon

Mrs Williams Dies Sunday in Ohio Town

Mrs. Margaret Williams died at the home of her son David in Youngstown Sunday at 8 p m after a two year illness. Survived by three sons Frank Glouster Robert Powhatan and David Youngstown, a daughter Elizabeth Clark Indianapolis, four stepdaughters Margaret Cleveland Martha Sorrell Zanesville Emma Cox Athens and Mary Potter Zaleski, three stepsons Edward Williams Nelsonville Thomas Williams and Henry Williams Glouster. Husband W H Williams died in 1935. Body at John S Blower funeral home. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Glouster Margaret Williams David Youngstown Frank Robert Powhatan Elizabeth Clark Indianapolis Cleveland Martha Sorrell Zanesville Emma Cox Athens Mary Potter Zaleski Edward Williams Nelsonville Thomas Williams Henry Williams W. H. Williams John S. Blower

Paper and Scrap Iron Salvaged by Scouts

Ralph Hines in charge of the Scout salvage drive reports that despite rain the boys collected about 500 pounds of scrap iron 125 pounds of rags 300 pounds of magazines and roughly 3000 pounds of newspapers. The Scouts covered planned areas and answered calls from out of town. Bundling and carton storage aided handling.

Glouster Ralph Hines Ted Byers Mr. Hines

William J. Vanhall Dies at 88 in Glouster Home

William John Vanhall 88 died at his home 23 Earl Street at 1 a.m. Sunday after a week long illness. Born in Germany he came to America at 20 and lived in Jacksonville before settling in this area. Surviving are five sons William Toledo Andy Ray Henry Harvey all of Detroit and four daughters Katherine phill i Marie Papp Dora anson Anna Mingus Glouster 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the John S Blower funeral home conducted by Rev. Eugene Brown. Burial in Russell Cemetery.

Glouster William John Vanhall Earl St Mr. Vanhall Germany America Jacksonville Elizabeth William Toledo Andy Ray Henry Harvey Detroit Katherine Philli Marie Papp Dora Anson Anna Mingus John S. Blower Eugene Brown Russell Cemetery

Pfc. Hooper Rites Planned in Glouster

The body of Pfc. Joseph A. Hooper will arrive today at 11 30 a.m. and be taken to C. F. Wallace funeral home for services Wednesday at 1 p.m. with military rites. Burial is set for Taylor Ridge Cemetery. He is survived by wife Florence, three children, parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hooper, six sisters Anna Ruth Lillie May Tessa Ann Sylvia Lee Rose Helen, and two brothers Donald and Charles.

Glouster Joseph A. Hooper C. F. Wallace Taylor Ridge Cemetery Pfc Hooper Florence Joseph, Jr John Betty Jane John Hooper Anna Ruth Lillie May Tessa Ann Sylvia Lee Canton Rose Helen Donald Charles

Alderman Rites Tuesday

Alderman Charles Alderman, 68, died at Hill Crest Rest Home in Athens at 10 30 p m Saturday after a two year illness he had been bedfast two weeks He is survived by sons Andrew Glouster Ralph Columbus three daughters Mrs Ben Searles Columbus Mrs Jack Denney Hartford City Ind and Mrs Howard Wright Glouster 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren Friends may call at the C F Wallace funeral home where service will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m by the Rev Daniel K Teater Burial will be in Glouster Cemetery His wife died 18 years ago

Glouster Charles Alderman Hill Crest Rest Athens Andrew Ralph Columbus Ben Searles Jack Denney Hartford City Ind Howard Wright C. F. Wallace Daniel K. Teater

Mrs Miller Hosts Faithful Class Gathering at Methodist Church

Mrs Pearl Miller welcomed the Faithful Class of Jacksonville Methodist Church to her home Wednesday evening. Devotional readings from the Upper Room were given by Mrs Ernestine Turvey. Members contributed papers and poems with closing prayer by Miss Arlene Davis. After-Christmas party scheduled at Arlene Davis home.

Ethel Shirkey Arlene Davis Irma Jean Peugh Turvey Wahmeta Exenkamper Shirkey Linscott Gladys Kempton Orme Williams

Mrs. Shepard and Julius Bolin Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony

Estella Shepard of Wellston married Julius Bolin of this city in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the groom's home. Rev. Daniel K. Teater officiated. Attendants received pink carnation corsages. The couple will reside at 12 Locust Street.

Glouster Estella Shepard Wellston Julius Bolin Daniel K. Teater Church of Christ Effie T. Brown Gladys Viney

Radio Programs Area Stations Listing

A list of radio stations with frequencies and call signs including WSAZ Huntington 930 KC NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC

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

Radio Schedule Snapshot From November Broadcast Week

A detailed listing of radio programs for Monday and Tuesday November 24 and 25, naming networks, show titles, hosts, and time slots across abc cbs mbs abe and other stations, including news, dramas, music, and kiddies hours.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Sparta Cbs Cbs East Lum & Abner Cbs-West Nbe Lowell Thomas Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Jack Smith Abe Mbs Abe Bob Crosby Cbs Lone Ranger Abe Henry J Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Abe Radio Theater Cbe America Abe Gabriel Heatter Mr. St. Q Abe Harold FE Stassen Abe My Friend Irma Cbs Catholic Welfare Meeting Abe Fish and Hunt Club—mbs 10:30—Fred Waring Abe Screen Guild Dbs Earl Goodwin Buddy Weed Abec-West N. Y Oklahoma Shady Valley Fred Waring My Story Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander Abe Kate Smith Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman West Lum Abner Cbs East

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Lawrence Haews William Austin Cammie Joel Conroy Beefy Conroy Gary Marlowe Mary Baker Eddy Abraham Lincoln George Eliot Jefferson Terrace George Merritt Lancaster Rio Grande Atwood Hall Old College Harry Wright Freddie McBee Chick Odd Orin Wright John Merry Mrs. G. S. Merry John C. Merry Ruth Myers Logan Johnson Sam Simmons Glouster News W. J. Vanhall Pfc. Hooper Rites Mrs. Miller By Galbraith
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