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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1947
Page
4
The paper lists subscription options with weekly carrier pay and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia. Annual, six month, three month, and one month terms are shown, plus foreign rates on request. It notes Second Class Matter under the 1918 act.
Washington wrestles with how to translate the Marshall plan into concrete needs for Western Europe. The panel includes Owen D. Young and Harold G. Moulton, with labor and public members, and must deliver recommendations to the president by early November. The grain shortage complicates aims, raising debates over raw materials versus finished goods and how to balance U.S. consumption with Europe’s recovery.
Happy and Joyce discuss romance with David Boyle while Joyce hides an affair with him from George. George wields his control over Happy’s inheritance, and Happy grows more confident at Sundown while awaiting a night out at the Golden Isles Hotel. Joyce teases but fears exposure as their social divide and love triangle deepens.
The piece surveys unions battling Communist influence, praising Walter Reuther’s UAW stand against the Thomas faction and highlighting Joe Curran’s fight at NMU. It cites rising anti-Communist sentiment, AFL actions, and a Fortune poll showing 66 percent view Russia as aggressive.
A reader laments veterans forced to live far from family for work, noting divorces and children affected. The writer accuses a selfish public of doubting veterans despite their sacrifices and argues for near home positions and community support.
Lawrence's Dispatch analyzes the food conservation drive as Senator Taft and critics clash over slogans. It argues for a combined approach Eat Less and Waste Less, urges voluntary curtailment to aid Europe, and notes potential rationing if voluntary efforts fail. It warns politicians sabotaging the program would hinder goals and urges public buy in.
Senator Claude Pepper endorses Thomas Kelly of Nelsonville as capable for constable citing his veteran status with the VFW and possibly the American Legion. He urges voters to support the veteran while commenting on democracy and Russia and ends with a Whittier quote.
A Wheeling city manager threatens resignation if the council enforces ordinances against gambling and houses of ill fame. The piece argues for honest enforcement to reduce vice, curb gambling, and avoid revenue justified tolerance, urging officials and citizens to wage relentless moral war.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hoisington of Jacksonville hosted a Sunday chicken dinner at their home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James McCall and daughter Bonnie of Detroit, Mr and Mrs Ralph Hoisington of Zanesville, Mr and Mrs Harold Dickens and Ruth Brown of Millfield, Mrs Ida South, Lloyd Hoisington, and the hosts. Afternoon treats were homemade ice cream and cake. Late Sunday evening, several guests accompanied the Hoisingtons to Zanesville.
Residents recount weekend visits with relatives from Columbus to Jefferson and beyond. Family members include Cecelia and Robert Chute from Columbus visiting Ed and family, and Mae Putnam Ida A. King and C A King from Columbus calling on Bryson in Glouster.
The Pythian Sisters will convene at K of P Hall in Glouster Wednesday at 7 30 p m A post meeting party is planned to benefit a lodge member caregiver.
Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Entered Apprentice degree will be conferred on two candidates.
The GLOUSTER Kiwanis Club will convene in the Hotel Gordon dining room Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Local members gather for the evening meeting planned to discuss club affairs and community service plans.
Mr. and Mrs. James McCall of Detroit visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hines at Burr Oak and with Mr. and Mrs. Harlan McCall at Trimble Heights. Mrs. Wilbur Johnson was also a supper guest at the Harlan McCall home Friday evening.
Miss Lalla Danford hosted a dinner at her Fairlawn Ave home honoring Mrs Jessie Sharp who plans to leave Glouster soon. Present were Miss Margaret Gamwell Miss Merle Danford Trimble and the hostess.
The Past Grands Club of Marcellne Rebekah Lodge met at Mrs. Margaret McHarg's Athens home with 10 members present. Lillie Galloway led with Scripture from Hebrews. Cards of cheer and sympathy were sent to several members, readings were given, birthday gifts shared, and prizes awarded after a social hour. Lunch was served to ten attendees.
Mr and Mrs How ard Hill hosted a party for their son Pearl with a chicken supper and cake attended by a long list of local guests. Pvt Joe Brown on furlough from Massachusetts visited his parents near Haydenville. Kenneth Murphy and Margaret Burchfield announce their recent marriage. Caron Lauderback family moved near the schoolhouse. Mrs Marie Lyons returned from Hocking Valley Hospital after treatment. Frank Pickett recovering from facial and hand burns from a carbide explosion.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lalla Dunnett were attended by numerous out of town relatives and friends at the Glouster Church of Christ. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Ashworth Athens and others from Athens Renton Pa Charleston S C Van Wert Ohio Delaware Ohio Toledo Waterford Grove City Carbondale Columbus and Columbus area relatives and family.
Alfred Andrews announces a Legion meeting at Legion Hall Monday at 7 30 p m. Officers for the coming year will be installed.
Chauncey and Mrs. Noah S. Harvey of Chauncey with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blick and daughter Mary Jane of Lancaster visited Detroit for a week.
Glouster Rogers Memorial Class of the Methodist Sunday School held its first fall meeting in the church social rooms Thursday evening.
New fall lineup adds CBS Screen Guild with new sponsor replacing Bob Hawk quiz moved to NBC and NBC premieres a Fred Waring night musical series soon after his summer Fibber and Molly slot. Also Taft O Mahoney debate on MBS at 9 30 and dense list of nightly shows across CBS NBC ABC and MBS with morning and afternoon blocks and special programs.
Dr. William A. O Briens column discusses middle aged appendicitis risks and the need for prompt hospitalization and surgery. It notes diagnostic difficulty in older patients and cautions against laxatives. A reader asks how to gain weight and is advised to follow a physician drawn high calorie diet plan. The piece ends with a biblical verse.
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