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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1945

Page

4

Athens Slenarege Bunds and subscription rates noted

Fragmented notice lists subscription prices for Athens service papers and other items. Rates include one year thirteen dollars, six months twenty six forty, three months thirty five eighty eight cents, with variations by state and carrier. Names cited include S. Charles J. Marry and offices in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland.

Ohie Ohio Athen John W. Cues Gompars Chicago New York Columbus Clavelan

Not Too Fast On Demobilization And Universal Training

A nostalgic editorial argues the United States should not rush to full peacetime demobilization or tax relief. It warns that victory in war does not guarantee peace and obesity of military strength risks diplomatic prestige. It endorses General Marshall's universal military training as a balanced solution for world peace and national security.

United States Bestia Washington Germany Japan General Marshall

Safety suggestions for curb automobile accidents

Arthur Bartlett proposes uniform state motor vehicle laws and high school driving courses to reduce crashes. He cites Truman’s drive for federal licensing after state lines, points out many states lack licenses or vary licenses, and notes younger drivers’ higher accident rates. Cities with teen driving programs show benefits. call for local and national follow up.

Arthur Bartlett Truman Bartlett

Afraid of Comparison in Health Insurance Debate

A Christian Science Monitor medical authority argues against compulsory health insurance, noting draft board rejections often reflect illiteracy and disabilities not preventable by care. He cites high U S rejection rates, comparisons with other nations, and questions whether lower military standards justify broader insurance. Henry Theodore Tuckerigam is quoted on quiet endurance.

Christian Science Monitor United States

Forrestal proposes four man national security council plan

Washington report outlines James Forrestal Secretary of the Navy's defense framework. He backs a four member national security council comprising top leaders from War Navy State and the National Security Resources board to form policy with the president as commander in chief. He warns against unification that would erode civil authority and favors continued presidential control.

Washington James Forrestal Navy National Defense War National Security Council State Departments National Security Resources Board United States Forrestal America Army Mr. Forrestal U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Chiefs of Staff Europe Great Central Plain Pacific Admiral King King MacArthur Japan Ono U.S Air Forces

Geneva steel plant fate hinges on postwar buyers

Washington reports on the Geneva steel plant near Provo Utah valued at 200 million dollars. Government expansion during war boosted Western steel supply but after the war no solid buyers emerged. Surplus Property Board studies ore longevity coal utility freight costs and coastal markets to gauge postwar viability and potential purchasers.

Washington Utah Lake Provo Utah Geneva Steel Plant West Coast Pacific Coast West Geneva Henry Kaiser United States Steel Corporation U. S. Steel Eastern Seaboard

Corning Social Notes Run Down Community Officers

Social notes from Corning report newly elected American Legion officers led by Commander Joe Matthews and officers for St Bernard High School seniors. Many residents attend gatherings, visits, and anniversaries across Corning, Columbus, Zanesville, Glouster, and nearby towns with weddings, travels, and family updates.

MACKENZIE Sees Balkan Upheaval Tainting Dardanelles Debate

Dewitt Mackenzie argues a new Balkan crisis looms as Russian forces and Bulgarian reorganizations grow near the Turkish border. He links Moscow Ankara tension over Dardanelles control and Turkish Armenia concessions, warning of risks to Mediterranean access and calling for revisions to the Montreux Convention. The piece notes wartime caution and strategic stakes in the Black Sea region.

Turkey Dewitt MacKenzie Balkans Bulgaria Moscow Dardanelles Armenia Russia Marrow Strait Leander Black Sea Aegean Mediterranean France Britain Greece Japan Romania Yugoslavia Potsdam Truman

Murray City Social Notes Feature Local Visits and Farewells

Murray City social notes highlight visits among residents including Charles Boras family from Cleveland staying with Joe Boras, Warren Darby guests from Orient with Emma Tippie, and multiple locals visiting kin in Columbus Canton Barberton Willoughby and Nelsonville. A homecoming at Buchtel Methodist Church and a farewell party for Joanna Cook in Logan are noted along with numerous brief mentions of relatives returning home or traveling.

Murray City Charles Boras Cleveland Joe Boras Warren Darby J Orient Emma Tippie Clifford Hughes Canton Mildred Shuttleworth Barberton George Orndorf Logan Dwight Martin John Snyder Bernie W.va James de Silvey Lexington Irene McGurty Connie Barnhill Sally Riggs Blanche Johnson Hattie Cook Gertie Short Nora Colburn M. R. Lewis Ruth Brooker Arlene Lounskey Blanche Elizabeth Brooker Bob Meredith William Chivers Buchtel Methodist Church Harvey Lanning Lillian Willoughby Mary Lanning Elsie Evans Lena Campbell Dora Wilson Athens Frank Bryan Nelsonville Joanna Cook Rose Leonard Mary Potts Mary Ann James Emma l Shaffer Isse Strum Nora Coburn Blanche Brooker

Acrobatic Staircase Act Bridges Paris Stages

ESME PARIS describes designing a collapsible glass pane staircase for acrobatic routines. The act uses champagne bottle bases as pivots for ballet on tiptoes, then expands to venues from Opera Comique to Apollo Music Hall. She hires Albert Morgan after meeting Joe Zelli’s cabaret crew and notes success at Lombard venues and upcoming Riviera tour.

Paris Tom Comique Baud Apollo Music Hall Montmartre Casino de Paris Lombard Armand Saul‘nier Andre Meers Joe Zelli Andre England Albert Morgan Zells Morgan

Ozark Hills Veteran Realizes Lifes Dream of Flight Field

Charles Harris, a 25-year-old Vietnam veteran? No, a local army flier turned entrepreneur, operates a 76-acre pasture airfield near Versailles Missouri. Since July 1 nearly 250 planes have landed, fueling and hangar plans rise as he competes with Eldon Airpark and eyes future tourist and sport pilot customers.

George Versailles Missouri Ozarks Charles Chuck” Harris Chuck Harris Ozarks Hills

Athens High School magic thrills crowd before big game

OU senior Benjamin Franklin ITV entertained the Athens High School assembly with magic tricks on the eve of the Athens Nelsonville football game. Mrs. Seth W. Lewis won high prize at a benefit bridge hosted by Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary. Mrs. M. Ferguson and Dr. E. A. Taylor earned high scores in an auction. D. I. Gandee returned from a trip to the Baldwin piano factory in Cincinnati. Fay Wood of Dexter set a new canning mark at 10 quarts. Martha Minameyer celebrated seventh birthday at an afternoon party at 28 First St with many attendees. J. G. Campbell bought a grocery and general store from C. C. Shellman on East Millie. First snowfall noted in Chauncey. Paul Keever and wife announced birth of daughter Anna Mae on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Corning William Foura Dorothy Mae Andrew Roberts C. S. Roberts Zanesville C. B. Tigner Glouster Ralph Wonnell George Dial Herbert Dial Columbus Wonnell Ralph George Cpl Arba Sheahan Detroit Mich Regina Grigsby Henry Grigsby Rita Ann Bossman Frank Flowers Rita Mae Rodgers Maurice Rodgers Fred Roof W. Glennon George Wright Chauncey Corn the Grimes Amesville Leon Williams Margaret van Atta Papebe Ault St. Clairsville William O 'Foura Frank Phillips Bishopville Charles Brooks William Dodson Mary Feigley New Lexington Grace Pedicord H. W. van Atta S. A. Tippet Ruth Ann H. W. VanAtta iMra Benjamin Franklin Itv Athens High School AHS Athens-Nelsonville Seth W. Lewis Alpha Delta_, Pi Auxiliary M. Ferguson E. A. Taylor Martha Minameyer First St Mabel Connett Virgene J. Mace Lois Mariner Alice Kathleen Carpenter Josephine Virginia Martha McVay Madge Mary Hall Hazel Helen’ Moore Agnes Kilpatrick Janis Tom Dorothy Martha Helen Minameyer J. G Cea) Campbell C. C. Shellman E. Millie i Paul Keever W. State St Anna Mae

Letart Falls News Notes Highlights Local Meeting Activities

Letart Falls WSC members met at the Community Building Friday night led by president Mrs. H. M. Allen. A church program for Prayer and Self Denial Week was planned and refreshments were served by Mrs. H. B. Powell and Mrs. Lily Wagner. The society will host a chicken dinner at the hall on election day. Harry Allen attended a Lafayette Hotel dinner in Gallipolis for gasoline station managers. Pfc. Dallas Hill left Italy on Oct 18 for the United States. Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair Hill and daughter Lois visited Sanday at Cutler, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert McClain. Mrs. Bert Grimm and guest Mrs. Carroll Grimm visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray in Chester Sunday.

Letart Falls WSC H. M. Allen H. B. Powell Lily Wagner Harry Allen Lafayette Hotel Galli‘polis Pfc Dallas Hill Italy United States St. ‘Clair ‘Hill Lois Sanday Cutler, O Albert McClain Bert Grimm Carrol! Grimm Robert Gray Chester Sunlaa. Ks

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