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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1948

Page

4

Wall Street mocks and Berlin crisis loom in postwar analysis

Still a mystery the 1948 era is examined as a Wall Street influence on policy. The piece critiques Russia China and Truman Dewey dynamics, warns unity against Soviet aggression, and questions peacetime plans amid Berlin tensions and global power plays.

Wall Street Ourself New York Stock Exchange Russia America Europe Soviet Union Henry Wallace Wallace Mr. Wallace Mr. Dewey

Carmen and Jose in Seville Wilds of Smuggling Drama

In Seville Jose, a young officer, joins Carmen and a gypsy crew led by Garcia. Carmen’s charm helps them raid a storehouse and plan smuggling while Jose voices moral conflict over a possible desertion and murder. The scene ends with danger approaching as the group prepares to continue their risky life.

Don Jose Seville Navarre Hich Mypss Carmen Arene Desvous Jose Carmenary Ablo Garcia Remondado Pablo Dancaire Joselto

No Time to Beg a Knee Bending Appeal to Stalin

A terse, fragmentary note condemns delay in appealing to Stalin over his henchmen who muddy the waters with interference. The terse line suggests urgency and direct blame without detail.

Joe Stalin

Difference in comic books and censorship guidance

An editorial discusses two types of comic books a distinction between material aimed at base instincts and carefully screened content. It argues public must differentiate and parents should exercise censorship for questionable issues while noting reprints of newspaper comics are generally clean.

People Donate Others' Money Widely, Sparking Debate

A surge of donations to external causes raises questions about motives and accountability. Philanthropists and recipients clash over how funds are chosen and used. Community leaders urge transparent reporting and oversight.

Public forum urges yes vote for cemetery levy in Canaan Township

Mabel L Mansfield appeals to voters to approve a one mill levy for five years to improve all cemeteries in Canaan Township. She notes equal care for rich and poor, unlike neglected plots, and cites Rome Township as a model. Money would be managed by township trustees.

the Messenger Canaan Township Rome Canaan

Priscilla Sun Day School Class Meets at Methodist Church

The Priscilla Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church held a gathering Friday evening in the church social rooms. Hostesses were Mrs. Enid Cox, Mrs. Grace Judson, and Mrs. Isabel Morris. A list of attendees included many members and guest Mrs. Gordon S. Meade.

Mildred Davis Margaret Elias Alta Sweeney Cecelia Banfield Beulah Lee Anna Brunton Grace Love Merrill Ogg Gordon S. Meade

Trimble WSCS Study Lesson On Alaska

GLOUSTER The October meeting of the Trimble Methodist WSCS will be held at the home of Mrs. Grace Sayre on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The study lesson will be on Alaska with Mrs. George Sayre as discussion leader Each member is asked to bring her mite box.

Glouster Trimble Methodist Wscs Grace Sayre Alaska George Sayre

Class Meets Thursday at Mrs Bailey’s on High Street

The Orpah Class Circle No. 3 of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Ethel Bailey’s home on High Street with Mrs. W G Hughes as co host.

Glouster Orpah The Methodist Church Ethel Bailey High St W. G. Hughes

Completely Furred Polar Bear Risks Slipping on Ice

The polar bear remains one of the furriest animals with fur on the soles of its feet, aiding insulation yet making footing on icy ledges a challenge.

Washington meeting kicks off World Bank IMF season

In Washington the annual World Bank and IMF governors meeting drew top financial experts and opened the capital's social season with a gala banquet. Treasury Secretary Snyder defered reading his prepared speech and teased Eugene Meyer about past doubts on the bank's effectiveness.

Washington Board of Governors World Bank International Monteary Fund Treasury John Snyder Eugene Meyer Gene Snyder

NBC WLW Cincinnati Network Radio Schedule Summary

Radio listings show NBC WLW Cincinnati and stations in Huntington Columbus and Marietta with a dense daily broadcast slate. Programs include news, kiddies hours, music, dramas, commentaries, and variety shows across CBS ABC and MBS networks with specific time blocks and repeats.

N&a NBC WLW Cincinnati Huntington WBNS Olumbus WCHS Harteston Avkersburg MBS ABC WCU Varous Marietta Tuess Clober Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-West Cbs Lowell Thomas Cbs Hie Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Cbs Centary Abe Bob Crosby Cbs Music Cbs Sports Mel Torme Judy—abe North Billy Rose Rob Hope We the People Gabriel Heatter Fibber and Molly Luigi Cbs Public Defender Abe M Abe West

Mayor of Columbus to Speak at Glouster Rally

James A. Rhodes mayor of Columbus will address a Republican rally at Depot Square Glouster at 7 30 p m Wednesday. The event brings local supporters together to back party efforts in the area.

Columbus Glouster James A. Rhodes Depot Square

Women of the Moose Plan Initiation Thursday

The Women of the Moose will hold initiation ceremonies Thursday at 7 30 p m Members are asked to bring 50 cents for a Christmas fund to be sent to Mooseheart Pollock lunch will be served

Glouster Women of the Moose Mooseheart

30th Wedding Anniversary Observed by Glouster Couple

GLOUSTER Mr and Mrs Frank Butts of Maple Street observed their thirtieth wedding anniversary at home on October 15 They were married in Hemlock on October 15 1898 by Elder William Anguish at the bride s parents home They moved to Glouster from Hemlock in 1918 Mr Butts worked in coal mines and later in house painting and interior decorating until retiring in 1944 The celebration was quiet with only Miss Matie Dugan as guest Those visiting included Porter Dugan and Mr and Mrs Harry Anguish.

Glouster Frank Butts Maple St Butts Matie Dugan Porter Dugan Harry Anguish Shawnee

Funeral services set for Scott Shahan at EUB Church

CORNING Ohio Scott Shahan died at his New Lexington home after a 10 day illness. Funeral services were to be held at 2 p m at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev Frank Robinson and Rev T C Gregory officiating. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery. Survivors include wife Mary Virginia Shaver daughter Mrs Ernest Rodgers sister Mrs Waller Tanner brother Thomas Shahan four grandchildren and three great grandchildren both Mr and Mrs Shahan were 70 years old at death.

Ernest Rodgers New Lexington Waller Tanner Aurora W.va A Brokher Thomas Shahan Fellersville Ohio Shahan

Club Is Entertained By Mrs Vern Lamborn

Mrs Vern Lamborn entertained the 500 Club at her home on Town Street with two tables in play. First prize went to Mrs Earl Morris, second to Mrs Jessie Hill, and third to Mrs Lamborn. Lunch was served to several members including Mrs Thomas Vaughn and Mrs Ella McDonald.

Glouster Vern Lamborn 500 Club Town St Earl Morris Jessie Hill Lamborn Thomas Vaughn Ella McDonald T. A. Noon Ed Ley Evan Morgan

First Killing Frost Reported In Glouster Area

The community recorded its first killing frost of the season Sunday night with temperatures down to 28 in parts of town. Flowers wilted though no crops were damaged as 1.1 inches of rain fell Sunday and Sunday night.

Wives of Candidates Entertained at Lunch

Mrs. C. E. Handley hosted a luncheon last Thursday honoring Mrs. Frank J. Lausche wife of the Democratic governor candidate Mrs. Eugene Hanhart wife of the Democratic state chairman and Mrs. Miles Lesher of Ogden Utah. After lunch open house welcomed about 80 guests.

Miles M. Lesher C. E. Handley Ogden Utah Charles McMaster Harry McMaster Middleport Frank Lausche Hanhart Lesher Robert Chute Ohio State University Cecilia Chute Columbus Ed Ley Ley Dale Swyers Kay Murray City Jack Echstenkamper Fred Echstenkamper Hartford Hamilton Worthington George Campbell Hubert Guess Russell Brewer Georgie Mary Jo Weaver Marietta Dayton George H. Campbell Niles Campbell Home Brewer Home

Pythian Sisters to Meet in Glouster

The Pythian Sisters will convene Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the K P hall Initiation ceremonies are planned Pictures of the group will be taken and lunch will be served.

Glouster Pali

Ex Glouster Doctor Returns to Akron

Dr. James G Blower and Mrs Blower return to Akron after visiting Glouster relatives and friends. He practiced medicine and surgery in Glouster for years before moving to Akron about 25 years ago.

Akron Glouster James G. Blower Thomas Blower Dr. Blower

Glouster Personal Guests Share Weekend Visits

Glouster residents hosted visiting family members from Columbus and Ogden Utah. Evan Morgan Jr and family, Miles Lesher and wife arrived to spend time with C E Handley and others, with Handley ill at home.

Peter Smith Services Set in Bishopville

Peter M. Smith 77 died at his Bishopville home Sunday night after a heart attack. He leaves wife Ane na and children George A Dwight and Ella Linesc ott along with five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two sisters survive. he was preceded in death by two sons three brothers and two sisters. Funeral by Rev. Miles Hoon Wednesday 2 p.m. at Bishopville Methodist Church. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Bishopville home.

Anna Wisers Loveland Ohio Nellie Krieger Estacada Oregon Miles Hoon New Marshfield Bishopville Methodist Church Maplewood Cemetery Bishopville

Charles Hinton Sr Services Conducted

Funeral services were held for Charles Hinton Sr. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Rane Bee Roy Deem Mrs Ralph Deem Sr both of Pontiac Michigan Mr and Mrs Charles Hinton Jr Dayton Mr and Mrs Andrew Hinton and son Donald Senecaville Mr and Mrs William Gable Millersport Mr and Mrs George Morris Mr and Mrs Emerson Morris Mr and Mrs Hinton Morris and daughter Vicle and Mrs Edward Noon Columbus Mrs Nell Stevens North Vernon Ind Mr and Mrs Emmett Andrews Athens Mrs Dale McMullen New Straitsville Mr and Mrs C D Harrison and children Jackie and Gene Steubenville

Vicle Edward Noon Columbus Nell Stevens North Vernon Ind Emmett Andrews Athens Dale McMullen New Straitsville C. D. Harrison Jackie and Gene Steubenville

Kiwanis Host Public Talk On Communism

GLOUSTER The Kiwanis Club will sponsor a public meeting in the school auditorium Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern Telephone Co. president will discuss the subject Communism. There is no admission charge.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Eastern Telephone Co

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