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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1945
Page
3
In Washington, advocates explain that the push for lower tax rates seeks to stimulate business volume and payrolls to fund government expenses. The argument notes potential higher corporate receipts under new rates and emphasizes incentives for investment, expansion, and domestic capital use.
Subscriptions and carrier rates listed by duration and region. Prices vary by carrier, main Ohio, and mail outside Ohio. Notices indicate second class matter at Athens Post Office and reference locations Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland with advertising rate note.
The narrator details botafogo the snake and an Angora cat in a Paris clinic, public uproar, and a dramatic rescue that ends with a grand zoo transfer. Celebrities and painters flood the scene as Botafogo receives a tailored cage and the narrator sits for van Dongen, whose portrait later gains acclaim. The piece closes with anticipation of continuation.
Commentary on President Truman’s Navy Day speech, stressing no objective to clash with peaceful aims, support for United Nations, and a path to lasting global peace. Notes Balkans strain, Western Hemisphere unity, and the need for cooperation among nations that seek peace.
James Petrillo presses a new edict on radio, forcing double musicians on any program aired both on FM and standard channels. Networks bow to his power, halting further FM network programs and limiting improved reception for the public.
An editorial advocates replacing human control of atomic energy with a world-spanning group of super scientists or even robotic executors. It warns human fallibility and greed, arguing robots or a trained elite should manage energy to ensure global survival.
Washington discusses postwar CO camps and the debate over release. Veterans groups oppose rapid releases while some religious groups push immediate freedom for conscientious objectors. The piece notes a point system was abandoned and outlines CO groups and roles, with the 1946 Selective Service deadline.
Corporal Billy Mandrell was discharged at Camp Hahn California on October 9 after two years eight months in the Army with 16 months on the European front. He returns to Canton area with his mother and plans to resume work at Hercules Diesel Motor Corp. A brother in China and another son in Japan report ongoing service and expect discharge soon.
Mrs. John Shepard announces the marriage of her daughter Shir ey to Pfe Jack Nichols in Sallipolis on October 24. The couple, Homer-Sinion graduates, depart to Fort Bragg for discharge after three years in the army. Attendants were Mrs. Harold Pedicord and Mrs. Paul Nichols.
Diphtheria quarantine lifted at the home of Carl Stahl in Glouster after a Newark death last week. Family members were immunized and county nurse finds all Health Department requirements met, releasing them Sunday.
Lois Lamborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Vern Lamborn underwent an eye operation at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus Saturday. She is reported to be recovering nicely. Her room number is 330.
GLOUSTER The Thea Chapter of Eastern Star observed Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night with a ceremony The Garden of Remembrance honoring charter members and past leaders Mrs Mary Bryson gave a chapter history noting its 41st anniversary Oct 26 Music by a quartet led by Mrs Mary Binder basin and several named performers Corsages given by Mrs Sybil Kittle and Mrs Ada Frances Brunton The Grand Chapter of Ohio officer Mrs Roberta K Mindling spoke Attendees included multiple named members from several towns and districts with social committee oversight
Mr and Mrs Walter Vernon of Charleston West Virginia spent the last week in the Glouster area. Their former house was sold and the purchaser will occupy it, so they are placing their furniture in storage and will return to Charleston today where Mr Vernon is employed.
Chauncey Auxiliary No 9 hosts district convention of United Mine Workers Auxiliaries at K of P Building in Chauncey with 57 attendees. Jacksonville president Mrs. Fred Miller runs event. oldest mother award to Mrs. Nettie Barker, youngest to Mrs. Dorothy Humphrey. door prize to Mrs. Byskoski. Next convention planned for Murray City. Chauncey to hold Halloween masquerade Oct 30. members urged to attend masked.
Chauncey District notes report Mrs. C. D. Southerton improving at home in Sand Ridge after heart trouble. Corporal Junior Shumway of Camp Breckenridge Ky. recently visited his parents in Sand Ridge. Guests included Mrs Frank Shumway and others from Sand Ridge. Edwin Howells and Jennie Finney returned to The Plains from Columbus after visiting relatives and Ohio State Purdue game. Betty Davies of the Dennison faculty spent the weekend in The Plains at the Davies home. Henry Osborne of Chauncey and family were reported at their Jacobs Avenue home.
George Williamson and Dr. and Mrs. C N Sanidera were in Columbus on Friday. The report places the visitors in the city for a brief stay, highlighting the arrival and local engagement.
Chauncey relatives and friends travel to Columbus on Thursday to attend the funeral of Max Wilson the Chauncey businessman who died in a Cleveland hospital Wednesday after brain tumor surgery. Mrs Sarah Wilson Lena A Wilson Edith Friedberg Dorothy Elaine Wilson and many friends and local clergy attend.
Chauncey Chadwell and his wife entertained Sunday at their Millfield home with a no course chicken dinner for their children and grandchildren. Present were Orvis Chadwell and daughter Donna Lee of Dayton, Ralph Goldsberry and children Dale Ralph Jr and Karen Sue of Undrichsville, Ray Shadwell and son Ray Laverne of Amesville, Glenn Chatwell and George Clester of Amesville.
Mrs Elsie Brown of Kent received a cablegram from her husband T Sgt Ralph Brown formerly of Chauncey stating he expected to arrive in the states about November 15 He is a son of Mrs Gladys Tilton of New York and the late Howard Brown of Chauncey and a grandson of Mrs Bob Brown formerly local resident now in Athens
Mr and Mrs George Wilson hosted a two course thicken dinner at their Lexington Avenue home in Chauncey on Thursday. Guests included Mrs Sarah Leffler and Ruth Lowe from Columbus, Mrs Martha Shafer and Lois Ann Shafer from Chauncey. Ice cream and cake followed. Supper guests were Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer of Chauncey and Mrs Reena Simpkins with Rita Ann and Johnnie of Athens.
Mrs. Florencé Pendergrass hosted a Halloween themed party for the Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School class. Assistants Lois Ann Shafer and Isae Belle Courtney led decorations favors and games while the group shared a long table lit by candles and Halloween symbols.
Members of the Zo Op Class at Green Run Church of Christ hosted a masked Halloween event led by Mrs. Helen Fierbaugh. A plate lunch followed games and contests with ministers Richard Wilcox and Rev Gilbert Courtney in attendance.
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