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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1946

Page

4

Subscription Rates and Postal Notes From Athens Ohio

The notice lists carrier and mail subscription rates for Ohio residents, with different terms for 3 months 6 months and 1 year, and prices for service members overseas. It notes postal handling as second class, changes for overseas via request letter, and references to Johns W. Cullen Company for advertising rates.

Ohio Athens Peepee Mattona Johns W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Law and coal mine seizures under Smith Connally act

Discussion of government seizure of coal mines under the Smith Connally law and the risk of work stoppages. Federal enforcement of anti strike provisions during government possession is debated, with references to potential penalties and the need for clarity from the Department of Justice. The piece analyzes legal implications regardless of union claims and contract statuses.

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Shade of Sycamore and the Bedford Village Plan

Gayle Bartlett relocates with Mrs Mays to a cottage near Poundridge seeking a new life away from her past. Barney and her sister guide the move while Gayle works at a Norwalk plant and hopes for stability. A Hawaii letter from Nate Kent hints at lingering ties and potential trouble ahead.

Lew Barney Imatam Ahly Ives Bedford Village Connecticut Norwalk du Casey Gayle Ang Nz Mers Anmusic Barnes Westchester County New York State Godfrey Twvhen Gasle Mrs. Mays Bedford Villars Poundridge Redr Mrs. Mars Stamford White Plains Barneys Gayle Ates Gayle Bartlett Bart Octavia Bartlett Nate Kent Hawaii Airl

Straitsville Independent Notes and District Activities

Straitsville residents reported improvements to town streets and walkways. Pocahontas Lodge 23 hosted a 12 member meeting with a potluck and games won by Ethel Wade. American Legion officers were named and plans made to reestablish the Auxiliary. Visitors included Harve Ebbets and Mrs Sherrard’s family. Ruth Arnett visited from Zanesville. Charles Webb celebrated 30th wedding anniversary with family. News also listed district school attendance and military service details.

New Straitsville Harry J. Davis Marvin Webb Ohio University Athens Bness Pocahontas Lodge No. 23 Biall Ethel Wade Dle Wallace Low Laura Aliner Josie Stobbs Anna Frasure Milfred Thompson Genevieve Hartman Anna Brown Lina da Dishon Ruth Bell Min. Strawn Laura Miller Pacahontas District School of Disetrict Sl Murray City American Legion Wiliam E. Bell Logan Miller Walter Grandy William Brown, Jr Ernest ‘Lison Floyd Angie William Craig An Sprankle Wiliam Webb Albert McQuade Pete Strain Harry Strain Granddlaughter Gertrude Strain Lancaster Jeanette Harve Ebbets John Sherrard James Sherrard Cuba Petty Er Sherrard Great Lakes Pacific Johnson New Orleans Miami, Fla Columbus Milford Center Ruth Arnett Zanesville L.C. Arnett Charles Webb

Unpleasant Outlook on Postwar Prosperity and Prices

A 1946-1947 outlook argues that promises of uninterrupted prosperity are ending. It warns that wage hikes will push costs higher, production lags, and inflation erodes buying power. The piece calls for steady production, shared understanding, and political restraint to avoid a deeper crisis.

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Vote Now for Future Law and Leadership in America

An editorial urges active participation in the November 5 election and emphasizes that electoral outcomes reflect the will of the majority. It laments voter indifference and warns that the coming vote will shape national policy and the November 1948 outcome through elected representatives.

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Letter From Washington on Bosses and Voter Ideas

Peter Edson notes a magazine ad praising bosses from humble starts but argues workers deserve fair pay and benefits. He cautions against a bosses union while highlighting shifting voter attitudes, urging citizens to vote for ideas and principles over party loyalty.

Public Forum praise and blame across Roosevelt era

A reader letter from Nelsonville and another from Akron defends Franklin D Roosevelt and the New Deal amid criticisms of Hoover and the Republican era. The writers recount hunger, unemployment benefits, and veterans’ treatment, lauding Roosevelts policies while contrasting earlier hard times and later relief.

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Election rhetoric urges voters to oust bureaucrats

The Messenger urges Ohio residents to vote according to conscience on the eve of elections. It attacks government overreach, OPA controls, and calls for liberty, urging a return to Abraham Lincoln ideals and a purge of incumbents to restore justice and freedom.

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Week of Prayer and Self Denial Observed in Hockingport Area

HOCKINGPORT WSCS observed its Week of Prayer and Self Denial with church open Oct 25 and 26 and a service on Oct 27. Local residents Mrs Freda Ginbs and daughter Nancy Ellen visited Miss Ora Randolph. TM M Charles Brooks returned from Marietta where she stayed with her sister. Mrs Herb Deeters and sisters Ada Cuthbert and Anderson visited Mr and Mrs Robert Randolph. mentions of Congress session noting raises and pensions with satirical comment.

Hockingport WSCS Freda Ginbs Nancy Ellen Ora Randolph Charles Brooks Marietta Herb Deeters Ada Cuthbert Anderson East Liverpool Robert Randolph

Shawnee AWSCS Social Notes Recap and Weekend Guests

Shawnee Circle No 2 of AWSCS met at the Severence home with Turnbull co hosting. Elizabeth Davis presided as members sang and prayers were offered, readings were shared by multiple members, and a lunch followed. The notes list numerous local visitors and weekend guests including Baker, Bennett, Bright, Collins, Jenkins, McLaughlin, Rischerts, and others visiting area families.

Shawsee AWSCS Turnbull Elizabeth Davis Jeanette Jones Mabel Davis Thelma Ios Ella Summers Ella Lyons Leona Kay Wilcox Blanche Gibbon Essie Thompson Rema Hannah Harry Baker Walter Fioura Elsin Relativ Robert Bennett Saundra Charles Brigt Barberton E. Hopkins Charles Bright Rowch Faul Collins Dayton Clifford Collins Griff Jenkins Estella Hearing Newark Rose Joseph U and John Pigrigs Elyria Albert McLaughlin Columbus Phillip McLaughlin Margaret Hoodlet John Rischerts New Straits Byesville Oliver Peyton New Lexington John Janson Francis Liska David Liska al William Liska Herbert Byer Springfield Frank Liska Nelle Simmers Rolland G. Carter Tolero

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