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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

4

Portland Community Club urges school levy for new building

In a public forum the Portland Ohio community club asks voters in the Southern Local District to approve a levy in November to build a modern school in Portland. They argue current facilities are outdated and insufficient and link quality education to guiding youth away from delinquency and harmful influences.

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Carmen and Don Jose in Seville Encounter

Don Jose, a young officer, meets the gypsy Carmen in Seville. She flirts, leads him on, and ignites a dangerous attraction. A fortune teller warns of love and pain as Carmen moves toward Don Jose, while their bond begins to form amid tension and mystery.

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Constitution Dilemma Stirs Nation as President Vetoes Acts

The Athens Messenger notes a divided reaction to presidential actions, urging fidelity to the Constitution. It argues the president must defend law and vows scrutiny as Congress faces vetoes on Taft Hartley and tax cuts.

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Coal Market Fades Not Yet as Demand Remains Strong

The article argues a looming shift from coal to oil and gas will not doom coal regions. It notes growing efficiency, synthetic fuel research, and shifting consumer needs. It emphasizes cheaper, cleaner coal and better heating service, with sustained production and active marketing by coal interests.

The Big Game boosts Gallia County pride and field tribute

A Gallia County Viewpoint lauds the Athens-Gallipolis football clash and the new Memorial Field. The writer praises community effort by Ed Higgins, Harold Brown, and Marshall Boggs, calls for lasting sportsmanship, and says the field honors local war dead while uniting Southeastern Ohio teams.

Memorial Ed Higgins Harold Brown Marshall Boggs Lafaette Post American Legion Post Logan Middleport Athens Ohio

Presidency versus Congress in constitutional balance

The article argues that a president may urge, back, or veto measures but cannot override Congress. It warns that attacking Congress as an institution risks a slide toward dictatorship, noting Congress’ constitutional power to make laws and the potential harm of deriding the branch.

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Women’s Council Meeting At Millfield Church

The Women’s Council of the Millfield Church of Christ will meet Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the church. An executive board session precedes at 6 30 p.m. Mrs Mabel Shaner will preside.

Chauncey — Womens Council Millfield Church of Christ Mabel Shaner

Ex-Resident Visits CHAUNCEY Pete Patterson

Ex resident Pete Patterson of Detroit and former Millfield resident spent the weekend visiting Mrs Emma Patterson.

Chauncey Pete Patterson Detroit Millfield Emma Patterson

Chauncey Couple Announce Birth of Ronald Wayne Johnston

Mr and Mrs Er Nest Johnston announce the birth of a son Ronald Wayne at their W Main St home Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Locke Chauncey.

Chauncey Ernest Johnston Gertrude Locke Ronald Wayne W. Main St Henry Locke

Senate panel to hear Koch case sentence appeal

Edson reports the Senate investigating committee will hold hearings on lowering Frau Ise Koch's sentence from life to four years. Chairman Ferguson recovers from a chest cold to set a date. The push to ease her punishment prompts US protests and questions of military justice.

Washington Senate Frau Ise Koch Belle Buchenwald Homer Ferguson Michigan Koch Frau Koch United States Fight-Ju Dce Ign Emil Kiel Scott Air Base Belleville William D. Denson Tham Ala Atomic Clio E. Straight Germany Straight Isle Koch Lucius D. Clay U. S Pentagon Ferguson Committee William Denson Whitney Army Leon B. Poullada Foreign Service Institute Department of State Poullada Nordhausen

Radio schedule highlights oct 14 1940 evening lineup

Evening through midnight lists radio programs across networks abes and CBS NBC and ABC. Notable entries include Abbott and Costello Henry Aldrich FBI in Peace and War and Burns and Allen with various talk and music hours. Silent hour repeats appear for east and west streams.

Abe Chs Network Abe-East Iddies Abe-West Teews Ork Mbs-East Mbs-West Abdo Cbs Abe Lowell Thomas Cbs T Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily van Damme Cba Abbott & Costello Burns & Allen Abe Mr. Keen Cbs Maric Billy Rose A! Jolson Abe Gabriel Heatter Dot Lamour Screen Guild Fred Waring Cbs Dance Music Abc Abc News News Variety Abc-West Abe Kate Smith Abe Bill Slater Ds Ben Alexander Ebs Treasury Rand Nbs

Green Hand Degree Conferred by Troy FFA Chapter

Troy Chapter Future Farmers of America held an Oct 6 meeting to confer the Green Hand degree. Initiated were Richard Baily Paul Blake Charles Bond Dick Gillan Charles Gibbs Larry Kiracofe Ray Michkiff Bobby Murray Joe Owens Arnold Smith Lowell Thompson and Rollie Sutton.

Troy Future Farmers of America Richard Baily Paul Blake Charles Bond Dick Gillan Charles Gibbs Larry Kiracofe Ray Michkiff Bobby Murray Joe Owens Arnold Smith jLowell Thompson Rollie Sutton

Chauncey-Dover Seniors Plan Fall Festival After Hayride

One of the Senior Class activities at Chauncey-Dover High School was a hayride and wiener roast led by class president Robert Freeman. The next social event is a fall festival for the entire high school, date to be announced, with seniors including Freeman and fellow classmates among the attendees.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Robert Freeman Ronald Hartman Wilford Bricker Mae Crabtree Faye Crabtree Betty Blackford Wilma Dunn Violet Theisen William Napper Terry Cunningham Bonnie Keirns Shirley Russell Darrel Shields Richard Mingus Jo Ann Downs Barbara Canter Junior Courtney Buddy Earich John Bell George Christman

Laurelville Social News and Obituary Highlights

Mrs. Florence Pontious hosted the Ladies Bridge Club with high score by Mrs. Frieda Lappen. Funeral services were held Oct. 6 for William Harman at the EUB Church. survived by wife Dartha and children Harold Zola Chilcote and Helen Taylor. Rita Jane Harman had an appendectomy in Columbus. Mrs. Harold Gallagher returned to Duluth with a Marine husband.

Laurelville Florence Pontious Frieda Lappen Hugh Poling Gwendolyn Dent Bob Bowers WSCS Alice Morris Emma Cox Eub William Harman Dartha Harold Columbus Zola Chilcote Helen Taylor S. G. Hoy Nettie Allen Miller Circleville Emily Weaver Opal Miller Lancaster Miriam Lila Don Hedges Lee Thompson Dick Stauffer Carolyn Reichelderfer Tarltan Rita Jane

Anniversary Observed with Slides of Travel and Birthday

Chauncey Mr and Mrs John Bell hosted weekend guests at Ellis Ave. Their friends Mr and Mrs Conrad Trowcrud from Topsfield Mass attended a party honoring Mr Bell on his birthday. Mr Tonerud showed slides from Norway Sweden Denmark South America and New England. A birthday cake was shared. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Shields Mr and Mrs Robert Ransom Mr and Mrs Jack Ley Mr and Mrs Raymond Hoffman Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson and Mr and Mrs Conrad Trowcrud.

Chauncey John Bell Ellis Ave Lawrence Shields Robert Ransom Jack Ley Raymond Hoffman Albert Jackson Conrad Trowcrud

Mrs Cabeen Hosts Bible Class At The Plains Church

Mrs Gertrude Cabeen entertained the Ladies Bible Class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene with eighteen members and three guests attending. The session was led by Mrs Elyina Wharton and secretary Thelma Keaton, with devotions by Mrs Blanche Grandy. Readings were given by Mrs Lela Shrieve, Mrs Della Wicks and Mrs Sofrona Donaldson. Guests included Margie Darnell, Roger Wicks and Nellie Huston. A dessert course was served. Members present included Stella Darnell, Clara Slater, Gustava Allen, Alah Cline, Agnes Powell, Lela Shrieve, Margaret Adams, Lena Brandenburg, Iva Rutter, Allie Bricker, Blanche Grandy, Elzina Wharton, Ella Locke, Violet Platt, Sofrana Donaldson, Thelma Keaton and Gertrude Cabeen.

Chauncey Gertrude Cabeen Plains Church of the Nazarene Elyina Wharton Thelma Keaton Blanche Grandy Lela Shrieve Della Wicks Sofrona Donaldson Margie Darnell Roger Wicks Nellie Huston Stella Darnell Clara Slater Gustava Allen Alah Cline Agnes ,Powell Margaret Adams Lena Brandenburg Iva Rutter Allie Bricker Elzina Wharton Ella Locke Violet Platt Sofrana Donaldson

Chauncey Family Hosts Dual Birthday Celebration

A double birthday party was held Sunday at the Chauncey home of Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty honoring Mrs Daugherty and Mrs James Criss. Pauline Daugherty baked the centerpiece cake for the two course chicken dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Scott Belpre Mr and Mrs James Criss and son Glenn Mr and Mrs Ira Barrows Torch Mr and Mrs Edward M Daugherty Coolville Miss Pauline Daugherty and Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty.

Chauncey Charles Daugherty Daugherty James Criss Pauline Daugherty Charles Scott Belpre Glenn Ira Barrows Torch Edward M. Daugherty Coolville

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