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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1946

Page

2

Budget Bureau to Cut Army Navy and Air Force Budgets

Washington reports drastic reductions ordered by the Budget Bureau will slash current defense budgets by about 1.3 billion for the War Department and 650 million for the Navy, with prior cuts already in place. The move, tied to increased rivers and harbors pork, raises questions on congressional control and defense readiness in the atomic era. Details on personnel and shipyard impacts remain undisclosed ahead of the November elections.

Washington Army Navy United States Truman Armed Services Budget Bureau War Department Congress White House Stow Guam Pacific War and Navy Departments

Subscription Rates and Unionized Skippers Editorial

The notice lists subscription rates across periods and regions, noting Ohio and non Ohio mail options, with various price points. It also discusses a Unionized Skippers dispute, arguing that ship captains must prioritize ship safety and avoid union dictates, while criticizing the Masters Mates and Pilots Union for demanding a closed shop and control over crew assignments.

Masters, Mates and Pilots Union AFL United States Commodore Harry Manning America North Atlantic Commodore Manning MMPU MMPA Frank J. Taylor Atlantic and Gulf Coast Organized Labor

Summer in Wyoming Alters Gayle Bartlett's Year

Gayle Bartlett spends a restorative, quiet summer with Rose Beecher and companions on a Wyoming ranch. A pursuing detective and family headlines accompany her retreat as she gains balance, with Bruce Van Dyke Barth Pete’s wings and changes in her social web.

Gayle Kent Mrs. Mays Stevens Bosh Ima Wyoming Barney Coyle Perrson Octavia Bartlett Bruce van Dyke Barthpete Mr. Godfrey New York Society Bruce van Dyker Bartlett Bronxville Bar Harbor Germantown Rose Beecher jMaster James Kent Bartlett Air Corps

Girl Scout Week Spotlight Heralds Postwar Citizenship Program

The nation observes Girl Scout Week from October 27 to November 2 1946 highlighting a two year postwar active citizenship program. Girl Scouts 1 plus million members learn decision making rights respect and planning to build a better world under trained leaders. Juliette Low founded the organization about 35 years ago and adults are urged to support and guide the girls as they become tomorrow s citizens.

Girl Scout Organization Girl Scouts Girl Scouting United States Juliette Low

Number One Fire Rule Emphasized By Portland Editorial

In observance of Fire Prevention Week the Portland Oregonian urges constant attention to a simple rule: keep your building free of useless clutter. It warns that 650000 fires occur annually in buildings, with 285000 in dwellings, and calls for practical cleaning to reduce risk.

The Portland Oregonian

Keech's White House ascent to federal judgeship

Peter Edson reports Keech earned a judgeship after a White House visit with George Allen and President Truman as Adkins retired. Other items note Carmack's grand jury oathissues, allegations about Petrillo case, and ICC finance strain with Ickes. A predicted rise then fall in the cost of living ends the column.

Washington Richmond B. Keech Truman U.S. District Court Keech White House George Allen Jesse C. Adkins District Court

Chauncey Library Relocated to High School Facility

Chauncey Library moved Saturday from the Guy Osborne building on Con verse Street to the southeast room of Chauncey High School. Librarian Edith L. Stiers will staff the new space Tuesday from 11 a m to 5 p m with a revised hours schedule to be announced this week.

Chauncey Guy Osborne Converse St Chauncey High School Edith L. Stiers

Chauncey Methodist Sunday School Holds Masquerade Party

Mrs. Georgia Allen hosted the Chauncey Methodist Primary Class Halloween masquerade at her Mill Street home from 6 to 8 p m assisted by neighbor Mrs. Martha Saffel. Costume winners were Beverly Nicholson Darlene Wade and Linda Kovaleski with Ruth Ann Saffel among guests.

Chauncey Georgia Allen Mill St Chauncey Methodist Sunday School

Chauncey Residents Attend Columbus Rites

Chauncey mourns at Columbus funeral for Mary Ann Taylor two and one half months old daughter of Odell and ? Mrs Taylor. Parents and two brothers Robert and Richard survive. Mr Taylor is brother of Mrs Allen and Everett Taylor.

Chauncey Elmer Allen Wilma Everett Taylor Jan and Jerry Columbus Mary Ann Taylor Odell Taylor Robert Richard Mr. Taylor Allen

Hospital Stay Ends For Mrs Mae Locke Kovaleski

Mrs Mae Locke Kovaleski of Chauncey wife of Clem Kovaleski was discharged from White Cross Hospital Columbus after several weeks and returned home in Stouts via ambulance last week.

Chauncey Mae Locke Kovaleski Clem Kovaleski White Cross Hospital Columbus Mound St Stouts

Shirley Leffler Feted at Party

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Walter Leffler hosted a Halloween party at their Lexington Avenue home in honor of daughter Shirley. Sixteen school friends attended in mask costumes with prizes going to Arlene Lester and Dorma Russell. Decorations and refreshments followed for listed guests and the hostess.

Chauncey Walter Leffler Lexington Ave Shirley Arlene Lester Dorma Russell Anna Schroppe Doris Kasler Sandra Whaley Joan Fiske Jean Mullins Sue Ann Wallace Sharon Cunningham Jo Ann Lewis Patty

Funeral Services Held For James Barrowman

Chauncey resident James Barrowman 61 long employed at Chauncey Mine 25 years had funeral services Friday at the Church of God in Chauncey Pastor Clarence Way officiated with Theodore Kelzenberg singing and Flo Kelzenberg at the piano Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville Pallbearers were Eugene Dowler George Lenngiar Junior Dowjler Emmett Pickett James Henderson and George Johnson

Chauncey James Barrowman Chauncey Mine Church of God In Clarence Way Theodore Kelzenberg Flo Kelzenberg Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville Eugene Dow-ler George Lenngiar Junior Dow- Jler Emmett Pickett James Henderson George Johnson

Dale Channell to Undergo Sunday Operation

Mrs. Carrie Channell reports Dale Chantel Channell of Mansfield will enter General Hospital in The Plains on Sunday for an operation. His brother Glenn Channell, also of Mansfield, recently attended the State Fox Association meet in Jackson and entered two foxhounds. Salem’s Community Chest total reached 34,100.

Chauncey Carrie Channell the Plains Dale Chantel Mansfield General Hospital Glenn Channell Jackson State Fox Association

Laurel Run Social Notes Tenth birthday party and neighbors gather

Mrs. Don Huddy celebrated her tenth birthday anniversary with a potluck dinner attended by Mrs. Donald Campbell Mrs. Everett White Mrs. Herman Bumgardner Mrs. Lawrence Wolfe Mrs. Arthur Todd Mrs. Clarence Patton Mrs. William Hankison Mrs. Thomas Huddy and Miss Martha Campbell. Nora Skiver’s birthday surprise was held by Friendly Neighbor Club at her Haggenville home with a noon potluck and quilting activities.

Laurel Don Huddy Donald Campbell Everett White Herman Bumgardner Lawrence Wolfe Arthur Todd Clarence Patton William Hankison Thomas Huddy Martha Campbell Friendly Neighbor Club Nora Skiver Haggenville Charles Wood and Son iGary Charles Patton A. J. Skiver Goldie Maffin Nelsonville Pete Brandon Micky Logan Helen Howard Sandra Karen Haydenville Nellie White Helen ‘Bumgardner Annie Todd Kate Russell King Dalton Norma Jean Hattie Bumgardner Juanita l Wolte

Murray City Social Notes

Misses Rachel and Mary Jeanette Roberts have returned to Dearborn Michigan after visiting Mr and Mrs John Shelton. Mr and Mrs Harold Dixon of Nelsonville visited the Dixon family. Orval Midkiff of Nelsonville visited friends here. Mrs Wm Currens Mrs Lillie Spencer and daughter Melrose were Logan shoppers. Mr and Mrs Charlies Hoffman entertained with a chicken dinner. Mrs Louis Uncle and June Beth Richerson of Buchtel Mr and Mrs Floyd Keeton son Junior and Mr W M Hoffman locals were guests Junior Bardin Athens visited Mrs Irma Hillyer. Mrs Goldie Hoffman Mrs Bernice Hoffman and daughter Dora Dean were visitors in Athens. Mr and Mrs John Sorrell and daughter Joan spent Thursday at Columbus with their daughter Mrs John O Kelish. Mrs O Kelish is ill.

Murray City Rachel Mary Jeanette Roberts Dearborn Mich John Shelton Harold Dixon Nelsonville Dixon Orval Midkiff Wm. Currens Lillie ,Spencer Melrose Mwere Logan Charlies Hoffman Louis June Beth Richerson Buchtel Floyd Keeton W. M. Hoffman Junior Bardin Athens Irma, Hillyer Goldie Hoffman Bernice Hoffman Dora Dean John Sorrell Joan Columbus John O'Kelish O’kelish

Social Briefs from Harrisonville Vicinity

Mrs. Mary Paynter and Mr Blanchard spent a week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W A Dye. Mrs Frances Welsh visited Dayton with sister Mrs Dwight Seiple. Bert Picket and Harley Picket visited R A Diehl. Felix Alkire went to Dayton for a day. Elizabeth Welsh visited Washington Court House to see cousin Mrs Hattie Brown. Hallie Knopp and family from Dayton visited Ella Knopp for a weekend. Merie Bolin of Cleveland visits her Dye family.

Harrisonville Mary Paynter Blanchard W. A. Dye Frances Welsh Dayton Dwight Seiple Bert Picket Darwin and Son Harley Picket Columbus R. A. Diehl Felix Alkire Elizabeth Welsh Washington Court House Hattie Brown Hallie Knopp Ella Knopp Merie Bolin Cleveland D. F. Dye

Cubs Meet Tonight Chauncey Entertainment Exhibit

The Chauncey Cub entertainment and exhibit, led by Dan Friedberg, will be presented tonight at T p.m. in the Chauncey High School Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey Cub Dan Friedberg Chauncey High School

Syracuse Area Social Briefs Grade School Honors List

Syracuse Grade school honor rolls for the first six weeks show students from Grades One through Eight named for each class. Named individuals include Fisher, Wingett, Grueser, Roush, Imboden, Mescher, Neuman, Wolfe, and multiple Roush family members across grades.

Syracuse Tommy Fisher Billy Wingett Charlotte Grueser Charlene Hayes Jack Weese Jerry Roush Rachael Roush Annas Bel Rose Christy Mescher Earlene Renshaw Phyllis Ihle Wanda Mae Roush James White Richard Houdashelt Sharon Null Robert Slack Carolyn Roush Janice Roush Carolyn Brown Malcom Guenther Robert Houdashelt Florence Wolfe Tommy Joe Rose Don Quesenberry Kenneth Imboden

Radio Highlights and Tonight's New York Air Schedule

Radio highlights describe FM versus high frequency AM competition and schedule tonight. The New York Herald Tribune Forum features Justice William Douglas and other guests while NBC CBS and ABC air dramas concerts and quiz shows from 8 to 10:30 PM.

New York HIFAM New York Herald Tribune Forum MBS Justice William Douglas ABC Lord & Ingerchapel V. K. Krishnamemon India NBC George Murphy Howard Barlow Goodman and Borge CBS Bob Hawk Joan Davis Shirley Temple Fat Man Johnny Olsen Gregory Hood Case Guy Lombardo

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Ohio Alzens Ohto Percy Marks Stroma Nate Kent Bart Rose Peter Edson Tennessee Kenneth C. McKellar Senate Edward W. Carmack McKellar Ross Crump Memphis Carmack Louisiana Allen J. Ellender Riley Shanks Matthew Woll James Caesar Petrillo J Albert Woll Northern Ilinois Young Wolf Lee Chicago Petrillo Supreme Court Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions Harold Ickes ICC Ickes Martin Popper Liberal National Lawyers’ Guild Edith Stiers Dick Turner Shirley Leffler Dale Channell Salem Murray City Social Notes Cubs By Galbraith Social Briefs
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