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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1946

Page

4

Cost of Government Housing Planoutlines rising tax burden

An analysis of the Wagner Ellender Taft and Patman housing bills argues the vast subsidies would push tax costs onto workers. It estimates up to 148 dollars per home in taxes if Wyatt targets 2.7 million homes by 1947, plus admin budgets for NHA and FPHA. The piece questions demand figures and notes historical housing production trends and stock.

United States Wyatt NHA FPHA Wagner-Blender Taft Ape Wilson Wyatt Bureau of Census Survey

Southeastern congressman cites high Pacific Northwest electric rates

A southern congressman claimed Pacific Northwest power charges overstate consumer costs to justify a Columbia Valley Authority modeled on TVA. An Oregon utility official countered that PNW rates are actually lower than TVA, and that taxes on private utilities are high while TVA pays little. The piece argues overall electricity costs are modest amid inflation, and critics use rate debates to attack free enterprise.

Pacific Northwest TVA Columbia Valley Authority Oregon Washington

Build Our Ideals By Self-Discipline, Conte Quote

The quote notes that actions on great occasions reflect current character shaped by years of self discipline and that our ideals shape who we become. It emphasizes the recursive influence of character and aspiration on future deeds and identity.

H. P. Liddon Conte

Public figure warns of Communist influence in America

President Hoover orator claims Communists have deep inroads in U S life and urge vigilance. He attacks the Communist Party as a covert system aimed at subverting democracy, noting influence in unions media churches and the American Legion, and calls for stand up and be counted to defeat Red Fascism at home.

Washington J. Edgars Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation America United States American Legion Ism Hfe Communist Party American Communist Party Fife Civilicense Hitler Tojo Mussolini

Maritime unions faulted over disunified ship labor row

Peter Edson reviews the Washington clash over third and fourth maritime strikes led by the AFL Masters and Pilots Association and the CIO Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. He notes fractured leadership, dwindling jobs, and divergent aims as government conciliators struggle to resolve the turf battle among 74 major U S shipping lines with varied regional practices.

Washington Dickcrime AFL Maste Mates and Pilots Association CIO Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Hich Servier Atlantic Gulf Ports Pacific West Coast Pacific American Shipowners’ Association Dicker Marion Plant

Rutland Women plan shower for Miss Gaines before Lima posting

Rutland Ohio notes show Miss Mary Helen Gaines to Lima Peru for a year as the OsH Conference sends its first missionary since unification. The Rutland meeting at Mrs W O Hall featured devotional talks, a review of Unforgettable Grandma Scholz, and Life of Dr Leighton, with many members and guests attending.

Rutland Rutland Women’s Society of Christian Service Mary Helen Gaines Portsmouth Ohio Miss Gaines Lima Peru W. O. Hall Hoppes Marcus .Rousa Selah Sidensur Susan Theobald Audrey Patterson Grandma Scholz Hattie McKenzie Leighton Jack Amsbury Huntington W. Va Marshall Phillip Columbus Vona Smith P. J. Dividen Ceril Bolin Margaret Parsons Mayme Clark Co. O. Chapman Marcus Roush Aniie Gardiner Phillip Smith Don Anderson Truman Chase William Harmon Whitney Ingraham Opal Armstrong Fred Marshall Margaret Marshall Johnson Charles David Yost Portland Lawrence Schmitt Yost Floyd ‘Thomas Edith Bean James Titus Garden Club Athens Anne Wertsner Philadelphia Rutland Farm Bureau Advisory Council Memorial Hospital Gur Mutchler Goldie Anderson Judy Titus C. O. Patterson June Guy Muttehler Titus Ong Harry Williamson Willamson Elen Kennedy John Kennedy Floyd Kennedy R. B. Carson Middleport Jessie Russell Pomeroy Mary Price Ward Kennedy Langsville Vaughn Price Dennis Hall Platner Colorado Albert Young Joe Jane Young Charles Bradbury Wilbur Young Susan Robert Young Pittsburgh Paul Kennedy Bexley Frank Young Patty Joe Young Bill William Buck Betty Nancy Buck Mary Schmitt Claremore Okla E. C. Painter Ashland Frank Utsinger

Murray City Social Notes on Weekend Visits and Family Gatherings

Murray City social roundup lists numerous family and friend visits across nearby towns. Names include Hickman, Thomp son, Shuttleworth, Snyder, Huston, Hise, Short, Cook, Jonas, and Gosney among others, with trips to Columbus, Detroit, New Straitsville, Nelsonville, Middleport, Athens, Newark, and Glouster.

Murray City Jimmie Hickman Ann Hickman New Straitsville Louis Sabo Jack Gottke Columbus Granville Thompson Nancy Cleveland Howard Craft Frank Cloid Detroit Sam Cloid Clarence Shivers Nelsonville James Shuttleworth Emmett Snyder Don Forest Hise Wayne Snyder Barberton Robert Goshorn Columpus Allen Lowery Snyder George Potts Messrs Charles Harold Potts Elaine, McArthur Betty Shuttleworth Emmett Short Middleport Arthur Wilson Cinda Lu Hollister Benard Rosser Jerry Lee Gertie Joyce Corban Hill Harry Gos Mary Frye Iva Bauer Connie Barnhill Arlene Laurisky Wayne Huston Martha Hustom Raymond Huston Jay Huston Mardell Hillyer Bea Hillyer Elroy Short Robert Dunn Ted Langley Jack James Robson Frank Bryan Charles Hise Don Stover Pat Collins Bob Meredith Leonard Spencer Leo Snyder Walt Wolfe Gerald Bryan Jackson Roger Wilson Clifford Wilson Gertie Short Lawrence Short John Moody Glouster Newark William Stencil Jake Hise Athens Harry Jonas Robert Sands Violet Gosney Gladys Williams Sid Nails Shirley Lanning Bonnie Shuttleworth Jean Craft Jack Cook Akron Clarence Cook Floyd Stiff Claude Clendenen Frank Cook Inal Mohney Clarapell

Last Battle of American Revolution at Blue Licks

The final Revolutionary War clash occurred in 1782 at Blue Licks in Kentucky, a site now commemorated as Blue Licks Battlefield State Park.

Kentucky Blue Licks Battlefield State Park

Proteus Home Welcome Brings Bart to Gayle Kent Family

Bart and Gayle arrive at the Kent home as Jim guides Bart to his room. Gayle’s parents express relief at Bart, noting his wholesome health and unspoiled nature. Belle the maid greets Gayle with warmth while plans for Jimmie’s arrival unfold and the scene ends with a cliffhanger.

Bart Garies Sycamore Odin Gayle Kent Jim Gabe Proteus Jimmie Chicago James Kent Belle Kents Gayie

Athens Women and Local Groups Recap in Years Ago Pages

Ten years ago the Athens branch of the American Association of University Women hosted guest speaker Dr. Louis Ondis from OU while music club members attended the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Circle. Also noted were Ohio State football at Columbus and American Legion Auxiliary officers elected in Glenford Dugan Post. Twenty years ago C. H. Harris led the grand jury for October term and the Wolfe descendants held a reunion at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Pete McKinley showcased punting speed in OU practices. Prof F B Dilley and wife announced the birth of Augusta Ann.

Ethel Jackson Robert Hill W Lanning Dayton Billy C. Q. Chapman Leo Marshall Bessie Wise Loren V Liamson Wayne Turner Earl Riggs Salem Street Croeksville Arthur Marlow Baptist Evening Circle Rue Forrest Frances Cline California Gertie Chase Columbus Robert Chase Texas M. C. Morrison Boulder Colorado Will Deem Rex Lambert James Titus Ohio State University Harlan Ballard Pataskala Henry Frederick Westerville W. D. Musser Laura McKey Middleport FHA FFA Rocksprings Marion Hull Gallia County Farm Bureau Earl Downey Kay Quickle Hull Richard Ash USN Rutland Garden Club American Legion Hall Thomas Bean Almas Rawlings Don Anderson Cash Johnson George Lasher William Folan Everett Colwell James Emmons Colwell Athens American Association of University Women Louis Ondis Spain L. C. Mitchell C. C. Robinson Athens Music Club Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Circleville American Legion Auxiliary Glenford Dugan Post Nelsonville Ruby Cooley Rose Vaughn Bernice Barrows Ruth Call Irma Wilson C. H. Harris Athens County Court of Common Pleas

Radio Highlights From New York Broadcast Schedule

Tonight on NBC Robert Young stars in That They May Live with a Vorhees concert and inner sanctum on CBS. Joan Davis Comedy and Dragonwyck playhouses lead ABC and Barrymore in The Old Lady Shows Her Medals. Lone Ranger and The Fat Man headline on CBS plus Rumpus Room. Princeton Bicentennial program Democracy and Religion airs. Bulldog Drummond on MBS with Guy Lombardo Band and AFL convention opening with William Green.

New York NBC Johnny Olsen

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St rLe David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson Murray City Social Notes Percy Mari Erbal Jase Bare Dior Mrs. Kent Sam Kate Prince Charming By Galbraith E. S. Finsterwald John Jean Ohio State New York University George Wolfe Athens County Fairgrounds Elv. Wolfe Pete McKinley F. B. Dilley Augusta Ann
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