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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1946

Page

4

Patterson Urges Free Press as Shield Against War

Secretary of War Robert Patterson tells the American Federation of Labor that liberty of speech and a free press are vital to preventing war. He warns that totalitarian regimes manipulate information, and praises the Nuremberg and Suernberg trials for showing leaders can be held responsible. He cites collective defense, the United Nations, and U.S. readiness as essential to peace and deter aggression.

Washington Nuernberg Robert Patterson American Federation of Labor Justice Jackson America Comis M. Patterson Suernberg Patterson Germany United Nations United States

Shade of Sycamore and Sailor Bart in Gayle’s Future

Gayle finds a perfect home partner in Bart and moves from a hotel to a house with plans for Thanksgiving Calvin visits. Mrs Bartlett tests Gayle, while Jim and Kent worry Bart’s youth and lack of news interest may tire Gayle. The tale hints at a strained future if Bart stays a carefree athlete.

Bart Gayle Bruce Rose Garle Mrs. Bartlett Barty Calvin Jimmy Jim Kent Mrs. Kent I. E Jimmie Iliget

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid and Local Visits Report

Taylor Ridge notes detail the Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs. Lela Welling with devotion led by Mrs. Cora Davis and a secretary’s report by Mrs. Audrey Chesser. Guests included Mrs. Sylvia West. many local families are listed as visitors and hosts across Amesville Chauncey and Logan areas. The page also notes Wyoming’s first game law enacted December 1, 1869.

Elton Buistrom Evan Davis George Herbst Carl Herbst Hollister Travis Chesser Violet Wilber New Marshfield Sarah Pidcock Marie Dyer Zanesville Pat * Bulstrom John Wenger Clyde Canter Barbara Canter Johhnne Canter Chauncey Alex Spurgesa Julius Golaci Genneva Walter Spurges Stella Bory Detroit Stephen Spurges Carol Louise Logan Elizabeth Spurges Frank Spurges Alex Spurges Joseph West Amesville Glen Chalfant Perry Chalfant David Swartz Harry Burchfield William Kate Cunningham Nell Leffler Henry Martin Dayton Alma Snyder the Plains Vera Bryan Charles Hooper Ann& Glass Athens Hooper Columbus Dayion

Athens County sesquicentennial plans and Cutler Hall flags

Athens University and city planners outline a 1947 sesquicentennial program to celebrate the 1797 settlement, the university’s history, and the re dedication of Manasseh Cutler Hall. The push highlights local milestones from 1800 to 1828, with support from state agencies and historical societies.

Athens Marietta Ohio Company Cutler Ohio University Aleghenies Northwest Territory Rufus Putnam Benjamin Ives Gilman Jonathan Stone Cincinnati Chin State Archaeological and Historical Society Ohio Development and Publicity Commission Ohio Chillicothe Manasseh Cutler Hall Athens County

Prospects for profits doubt stock and bond prices in 1946

A September Gallup poll of American investors shows decisive opinion that near term profits do not justify stock prices. Auto and construction sectors suffer profitless prosperity, with high prices, low output, and rising wage costs, despite abundant credit and demand.

America Gallup

Dardanelles debate and U S role in international waterways

Peter Edson argues the United States has a direct stake in Dardanelles control via War II legacies and UN Charter aims. He notes Potsdam talks favored opening waterways, proposes revising the Montreux Convention with input from the United States Britain and Russia, and cites the question of why the U S should intervene.

Washington Dardanelles United States Henry Wallace Eastern Europe Russia Latin America Western Europe Austria Danube Black Sea Mediterranean Truman Stair Attlée Europe Rhine Britain

Perry County Courthouse News Summary of Sales and Filings

Courthouse notices report sheriff sales in Crooksville with parcels sold to H. G. Allen Patrick Hannum and others and appraisals ranging from 1200 to 1530 dollars. The clerk of courts records appeals guardianships divorces estates and real estate transfers plus new motor vehicle titles and five marriage licenses including Crooksville and Roseville residents. Discharges list service personnel with Fort Meade Fort Sheridan Indiantown Gap as destinations.

New Lenington Walter J. Solt Nial Dennis Crooksville H. G. Allen Patrick Hannum Howard Letha D. Spung John R Brown Paul Gordon County Recorder James H. Snider Somerset Indiantown Gap Rex T. Probasca Roseville Marguerite M. Gossman Fort Sheridan Clarence _F. Conkle George G. Meade John L. Williamson New Straits

Births Reported in Middleport Hospital This Week

Births at Holzer Hospital include a son to Mr and Mrs Howard Seid enable Eva Brown Sunday night and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Rodney Sauer Monday night. The Seidenables are first time parents with grandparents Clarence Rupe Middleport and Ray Seidenable Pomeroy. The Sauers baby weighed six pounds eight ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lewis Sauer and great grandmother Mrs Anna Hamm Pomeroy. The couple have two daughters Dee and Hadith.

Middleport Holzer Hospital Howard Seidenable Eva Brown Rodney Sauer Seidenables Clarence Rupe Ray Seidenable Pomeroy Sauers Lewis Sauer Anna Hamm Dee Hadith

Laurel Run Friendly Neighbor Club Elects Officers

Mrs Henry Todd Jr hosted the Friendly Neighbor Club in Laurel Run with new officers elected during business hour. Officers are President Mrs Everett White Vice President Mrs Herman Bumgardner and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Donald Campbell. A pot luck dinner followed with members and guests listed.

Laurel Run Henry Todd, Jr Friendly Neighbor Club Mirs. Everett White Herman Bumgardner Donald Campbell Algernon Todd Wilma Shirley Kay Ted Groves Lawrence Walfe Union Furnace Theodore Groves Guy Lewis Coonville Henry R. Todd Henry Todd Junior Dalton Nelsonville Paul Fredrick Emerson Stone Athens Everett White Fred Stone Merritt Hysell Walter Mason Janis Charles Woods Janis Mason Ohio University

Reedsville Personal Notes and Social Gatherings

Reedsville reports social visits and club activities. Mrs. Nettie Cowdery hosts WSCS at her home with a potluck and bazaar prep led by president Mrs. Ethel Stout. George Hamilton of Tupper Plains attends. Garten Club meeting at the school featured everlasting flowers by Mrs Gladys Sisson and frost data by Miss Kate L. Kibble.

Reedsville Stanley Bryant Hulah Okla Bryant Nettie Cowdery WSCS M. E. Church Ethel Stout George Hamilton Tuppers Plains Garten Club Athens E. E. Petty Betty Chapman Tuppers Pigins Barbara Sisson Dorothy Cole Bashan Prince Dean Chester

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