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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1946

Page

4

Subscription rates and circulation notes for Ohio delivery

In Ohio the carrier rates run three years 313.00 six months 86.50 three months 3.25 and yearly options. Mail subscriptions vary by state and service area with prices listed for Ohio and outside Ohio. Overseas subscribers must send a request letter to Athens Ohio Post Office as Second Class Mail under the 1915 act. National reps include John W. Cullen Company. Cleveland advertising rates available on request.

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Wagner Act debate spans England style reforms and U S labor power

Anifted national dispatch discusses the Wagner Act, labor leadership, and Roosevelt's stance on amendments. It compares English nonpartisan commissions to American reform, noting past vetoes and the need for evolutionary improvement amid industrial strikes and utility concerns.

Washington United Canada Bonar Arcly Amuarare Pansee Roosevelt American Society of Newspaper Editors Roosevelt Public Papers England Comatissi Royal Commission Ansonecawhia Congress T.man America Truman Eiher

Shade of Sycamore 8 Percу Marks Love Move and Wealth Conflict

Gayle, daughter of an industrialist, confronts Bruce Bartlett about marriage conditions and wealth. Mr. Bartlett discusses obligations of riches, desire for a simple home, and fairness to Bruce as Gayle questions future life as a rich man's wife in a dramatic progressive romance.

Gaste Got Ieke Biagitat Bruce Kartisti Fasous Grintere Bart Gayle Ake Bartlett Bley Waitiene Wallace Gaxie Sn Weil Gaye Gashe Mr. Bartlett Westchester County Bruce Sycamore Europe Miss Kent Mgr. Bartlett Ms. Bartlett

Dangerous Habit on Government Seizure of Livestock

A columnist questions federal plans to seize livestock amid meat supply concerns. They argue government overreach risks private property, warn about emergency rhetoric, and fear expansion to other assets under a needlessly powerful, ineffective regime.

OPA F. D. Roosevelt Secretary of Agriculture

End of an era as Goering hangs but world wars persist

The essay argues that while the execution of Hermann Goering and other Nazi leaders sets a precedent for punishing war makers, capital punishment cannot deter international crime. It contends poverty, education, and global cooperation are needed to prevent wars, and warns that Goering's death ends only an era, not warfare itself.

Hermann Goering Goering America

Fishing Faith in Ohio Waters and a Bright Future

The writer compares fishing in distant locales to Ohio waters, noting that personal effort matters and that political turnover hinders state programs. He asserts Ohio, with man made lakes, will improve fishing in a few years and praises the state program and experts developing it.

Ohio Middle West C.H.H

Truman Endorses Speech as Meat Price Debate Rises

In Peter Edson's Washington column, President Truman backs a cabinet ally's position on price controls, aiming to keep meat and farm prices down through the election. Analysts note the political calculus and potential impact on farm markets, with a massive corn harvest expected to ease feed shortages and influence livestock prices.

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Public Forum Calls for Price Controls and Food Aid

Vague excerpts discuss famine, OPA policies, and public frustration with aid. Residents urge ceiling prices and sustained assistance, lament shortages, and fear rising costs. The note references Athens Rd and a September 30 date, with cites to Uncle Sam and local governance.

The Worm Turns on Political Pressure and Pooled Fears

A fragmentary critique argues federal officials sway speech and policy through tactics described as manipulative. The piece portrays a tense atmosphere of government control and public suspicion with references to national figures and wartime economy.

Harrisonville Garden Club Meeting Update

The Harrisonville Garden Club met at Mrs. Jonah Cottrill’s home with twelve guests. Attendees included Dana Eaple Hazel Mi ikex and others. updates mention illness and family visits across Columbus Dayton Springfield and Athens.

Harrisonville Garden Club Jonah Cottrill Dana Eaple Hazel Mi Ikex Turner Lancaster Georgetta Elizabeth Welsh Lada Ball Mary Woodyard Columbus Ernest Warner Jack Jackson Ralph Anderson Cleveland Halliday Seamore Atkins Universit Halliday Centre Grafton Stout Dayton Adda Bradfield Bert Herb Springfield Ivan Cottrill Janette Cleland Holzer Hospital Eugene Atkins Rush Diehl Svid Winte Cross Hospital Kenneth Welsh Abrs Orville Graham Burlingham Amy Chase Douglas Frances Welsene Aiman Arkins Middle Frances

Shrine aid by local families marks Middleport event

Long Bottom area notes three local families aided the Shrine at Middleport recently. Funeral services were held for J. Bardin at Mt Olive Church with burial in Mt Olive Cemetery. Other items report illness, visits, and family travel in the area.

A. F Linnie Swan Charles Hensley Middleport J. Lo Bardin Mt. Olive Church Ray Bush Mt Olive Cemetery Jane Petty East Liverpont Wayne Circle Cecil Racine C. E. Myers Carrie Coleman Columbus Marjorie Wells Jor Connolly Brady Lake John Majors

Blue Lake community notes and personal updates

Blue Lake residents share a wave of family news and moves. Talks include new arrivals from Chillicothe and Fishida, a Sorghum batch produced by Mrs Waugh, and Mrs Verda Burd visiting from Columbus. Local illnesses, medical updates, and wedding notices pepper the column along with travel to Springheld for corn cutting and golf-like community events.

Farr Cremeens Rar Cox Chillicothe Dewey Mason Ethel Fellore Haskel Saunders Mary Trotter Howard John Lamert Junior O'Daniels O. D. Wells Art Janes Dan Daniels Fishida Lakeland Miami Beach Verda Burd Columbus Minnie Caldwell Georgie Leonard Gertrude Thompson Betty Caldwell Phellis Wroden Hazel Caldwell Wyman Caldwell Tra Hall Clentienen W. Va William Cromlish Vern Altizer Bona June John David Wallace Houck Marable Haffelt John Haffel Ayer Ora Clary John Waugh Bert Finley Kenneth Ward Morgan Corn Verner Ankins Odell Northup Irs Woodman Fenton Dalia Matfield Dayton V. Fenton V. Altizer Pameray Ray Harper Pom Cheats Blue Lake Erence Shriver Panama Canal Zone Betty Dewitt Ava Williams Japan W. O. R. Sheets Pomeroy Eden Woaldren

Funeral for Merchert Williams Held in M. E. Church

Funeral services for Merchert Williams 34 were conducted at the M. E. Church by Rev. Hugh Davis. He lived his life in Reedsville. survived by widow Ada Williams four stepdaughters and a brother Joseph Williams. Burial was in Reedsville Cemetery with military honors at the grave.

Reedsville Merchert Williams M. E. Church Hugh Davis Henry and Williams Hoyt Ada Williams Annabel Torrence Monroe Migh Ruth Coleman Kelamazoo Mich Fay Congrove Akron Frances Miller Joseph Williams Boring William Donald Bailey Eugene Bailey Richard Smith Gay Fields Howard Smith Charles Hall Richard L. Smith Carl Buckley Millard Osher Charles Marcinko Maurice Reed William Whitehead Gladys Pickens Racine High School Joe Ashton Frank Shumway Alvert Wigal J. B. Torrence Rushville Henry Schuler London E. Humphrey A. A. Het Paul Burkley Virgie May Swartz Athens VY. Bucklew Swartz Alfred Harry Pickens Harry Pickens Home Were: Mr. and Mrs. Summer Rutland Lawrence Milhoan Mary Belle Middleport Vernon Wener Chester

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