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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1946

Page

4

Political impact of Truman decontrol on elections

Washington reports weigh political fallout from Truman meat decontrol. Democrats see an advantage if prices rise before November 5, while Republicans warn inflation and high living costs. Analysts cite CIC-PAC labor get out the vote, urban strength, and uneven district dynamics as key factors shaping Senate and House outcomes.

Washington Truman Cic-Pac House of Representatives House Cio-Pac Smal Senate Mr. Truman

New Year’s Day Truths Shake Gayle and Bart

On New Year’s Day 1941 Gayle confronts Bart about Beth Morse, after discovering his late night with her at the court club. Bart admits to some necking but swears that was all, despite Gayle’s rage and doubt. She forgives him, yet lies awake doubting the full truth as the tale continues.

Gayle Bart Beth Beth Morse

Wallace Plea For Give On Both Sides Misfired

Henry A. Wallace urged give on both sides in his atomic energy dispute citing possible light on his Madison Square Garden speech and Baruch plan opposition. He faced Russian rebuke and American commies praising, with little impact on easing tensions.

Henry A. Wallace Washington Post Madison Square Garden Wallace United States Baruch America Russia Commerce

Censorship Fails to Silence Japanese MacArthur Editorial

An editorial in the Jiji Shimpo argued against worship of General MacArthur, urging democracy and human rights over divine leadership. The Nippon Times faced occupation censorship for translating and distributing the piece, prompting questions about governance, education, and self respect for postwar Japan.

General MacArthur Jimmu Jiji Shimpo Nippon Times al- Hed Hitler MacArthur Japan Windom

Surrey plan eyed to split income for tax relief

Peter Edson reports Treasury experts seriously consider a plan to let husbands earning over 3333 a year split income with wives to lower federal taxes. The Surrey plan would not help states with community property laws and faces political hurdles, with potential annual savings up to 900 million dollars.

Washington U.S U. S. Treasury Treasury Joseph J. O’connell, Jr Stanley 8 Surrey England Stanley Surrey Arizona California Idaho Louisiana Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Texas House Ways and Means Committee Congress

Syracuse Area Social Briefs

Syracuse social notes report a wedding at Gates Methodist Church in Columbus uniting Miss Maxine James and Mr Van Thomason and listing hospitality and visits among local residents including hospitalizations, sales moves, a Florida winter plan, property trades, and school attendance updates with several named families and places.

Syracuse Maxine James Howell James van Thomason Gates Methodist Church Columbus S. Pearl St Helen Underhill Shade John Cowan William Fallace Irving Karr Harold Weaver Florida C. A. Liebrand Herbert Zeiher Oregon Fred Crow Pomeroy Leibrand Boyd Hatcher St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Marabelle Glenna Soulsby Annie Adams Jason Charles Neuman Elma Idle William Francis Lon Duskey Frank Capehart C. B. Weese

Former U S Official Revealed In Historical Puzzle

A cryptic crossword style grid lists clues for horizontal and vertical entries. Notable items reference a former U S official, various linguistic terms, and a mix of common nouns. The puzzle blends biographical hints with general vocabulary across tenser wordplay.

GOP rally attendees and visiting locals from Coolville area

The Coolville Troy notes list numerous residents and guests attending a GOP rally in Athens Friday evening and visiting relatives in Columbus, Marietta, Huntington, and other towns. Names include W.R. Clark Jr, Daugherty, Pierce family, Ladd family, Walters Andrews, Gunder, Parkins, Ashcrafts, Taylor, Hornsby, and others plus delegates to the Ohio Federation of Republican Women convention.

Coolville Athens W.R., Clark, Jr E. M. Daugherty R. §. Henderson W. B. King Oscar Pierce and Sons Alvin and Bobby Nora Wise Skyline Drive Cecil Ladd Larry Danny Baltimore T. F. Cecil J. C. Andrews Kill‘buck Shreve Creston Akron Walter B. Andrews L. D. Welch Centennial G. R. Gunder E. F F. Parkins Huntington E. E. Parkins J. M. Parkins Helen Spearmaker Columbus W. H. Ashcraft Parkersburg E. G. Ashcraft F. C. Taylor George Greane Marietta Eastern Star Susie Hornsby Homer Wooten Mabel Russell Donald Kenneth Burdette Conda Petty Danl Hornsby Delaware R.S. Henderson Alberta Grones T. N. Hoover John Dowter Athens County Ohio Federation of Republican Women G. R. Walden Sistersville

Local Dexter Club Notes and Village Weddings

The Star Garden Club met with 17 members at Nellie Nelson’s home. Ivy Weaver led the session. Sylva Amos announced the program. Alberta Smith read a poem for Mary C. Bolin’s memory. Edith Dillon joined, bringing federated members to 39. Refreshments were served by Nellie Nelson with help from her daughter and daughter-in-law. Next meeting slated for Nov 14 at Maggie Caster’s home with husbands as guests. A fire loss at the Cleland home prompted friends to prepare two comforts for the family on Oct 4. Winnie Bolen announces Catherine Fay to Austin Wogan in a Greenup Ky ceremony. The wedding, at 2 p.m. Oct 5, was officiated by Rev. Munsey at the Methodist parsonage. The bride wore aqua blue and gardenias. attendants included Gustav Snyder and Charles Eiselstein. The bride, a Capital Beauty School graduate, is a local beautician. the groom is a Navy veteran now employed in Columbus. A family dinner followed at Winnie Bolen’s home with relatives listed.

Maggie Caster C. E. Stout Cleland Winnie Bolen Dexter Catherine Fay Austin Wogan Ashley Wogan Chesterhill Munsey Methodist Parsonage Greenup Gustav Snyder Charles Eiselstein Columbus Capital Beauty School U. S. Navy Winnie ~ Bolen Nora Amos Flora Chase Cincinnati Kate Stout Athens Harold, Roger Lois Donna Jean Jack Bolen

Taylor Ridge Social Briefs and Visits

Local society notes from Taylor Ridge and nearby towns list numerous visits and hosting duties. Families including Jacksons, Baughmans, McNutts, Olbers, and Chesser hosted and traveled between Athens Trimble New Marshfield Amesville Glouster and Corpus Christi during recent weekends and furloughs.

Roy Taylor Violet Donna Richard New Marshfield John W. McNutt David Swartz Billie Willam Swartz Jacksonville Travis Chesser Wilber Herbert Pidcock Athens Charles Holland Charles McNutt Corpus Christi Texas Leo McNutt Joseph West Arthur Gwinn Amesville Lee Baughman Andrew Jackson Clarence Loper and Sons New Plymouth Walter Hill Glouster John Wenger

Facts from a vintage Q and A trivia column

The text presents questions and concise factual answers on topics like motor truck taxes in the United States, the significance of Maritime Day on May 11, 227 and the SS Savannah voyage, Earth radii, Cologne’s founding by the Holy Roman Emperor Claudius in 50 AD, and the origin of the name Dardanelles Strait from the castle of Dardanus.

Congress Savannah Cologne Germany Claudius Agrippina Dardanelles Strait Dardanus

Fortunes Rise on Tuesday Forecast for October 22

The Stars Say Fort Tuesday October 22 predicts a favorable day for home work and business. Prospects include profitable deals and investments with long term value urged, especially in real estate agriculture mining or artistic jobs. A birthday forecast notes clever, enduring monetary decisions and creative talent in a gifted child.

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Eigen TheBe Percy Marks Bart's MR. Wallace Peter Edson Carlyle Social Briefs U. S Interio US Army Coolville, Troy Dexter Area Taylor Ridge Social Briefs Taylor Ridge Robert Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Della Olbers Sylvester Shifflett Trimble Theodore Shifflet- Della Chalfant Perry Chalfant Washington, D. C By Galbraith
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