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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1946
Page
4
The article argues the practical value of a third underwater atomic test is doubtful. It notes depth limitations, potential harm to ships, and rising belief that existing data from tests one and two suffices for practical assessment.
Two invalids dominate the household as Miss Charlotte sinks toward death and Miss Honora remains difficult. Colin and Mark quarrel over trivial matters and a disputed portrait while Beatrice Harrington’s engagement is barely acknowledged. Cecelia observes shifts in mood, loyalty, and affection as the summer wears on.
Dr. Willard S. Givens estimates one in six U S schoolchildren will suffer underpaid teachers next year as salaries fail to attract or retain staff. Norwalk Conn faculty, 225 of 236, rejected contracts seeking wage increases to 52000 to 54500, sellers arguing cost would require tax hikes.
The United States News argues that Wallace Truman prosperity is unstable and prices rise. The dollar has fallen from 100 to 75 cents since 1931, reducing purchasing power. Higher wages trigger a wage-price spiral, reducing production efficiency, delaying goods, and risking a continued price decline despite ongoing construction and demand for manufactured goods.
A mild dispute grows over the fate of the American Labor Party in New York as Marcantonio loses GOP nomination yet wins Democratic primary with Tammany support and remains the Democratic nominee. Eurene Connolly fails both major nominations but survives on ALP ticket.
Douglas Larsen reports from Washington on a rare lapse in bustle as Congress and cabinet members take vacations. The piece humorously catalogs the city’s lunching fraternity, noting how hotels stage and staff meals, the decline in grand affairs, and the scarce noon gatherings as officials and social climbers drift.
Across the country the left wingers had a poor showing though they posted notable strength in New York. The possibility remains that three pro Communist representatives could emerge from the Empire State, making the situation worth watching.
Murray City social notes detail extensive social visits and travels among residents. Bob Riley now stationed at Lancaster on furloughs. many relatives and friends in Glasgow Shawnee Columbus and Cleveland hosted gatherings and short trips. Visitors from Nelsonville Glouster Barberton and Detroit are noted with birthdays and family events.
Flo M M Jones formerly Fio Davis 1182 Mt Pleasant Ave Columbus earned a beauty culture diploma from Capital School of Beauty Culture and a managers license on Aug 10 She plans to open a Columbus beauty parlor and may become a cosmetology instructor Her Nelsonville education and family ties noted local social and school updates also mention a Sept 3 York Township School term start and staff.
Tuppers Plains notes list visits and social events. Mrs Eftie Watson of East Shade visited friends. Parkersburg couple E F Matlack stayed with Mrs Callers at the h. Mr and Mrs C L Hardway hosted Mr and Mrs Lee Stanley and Mrs Miller of Worthington Ohio. Vern Tuttle of Gallipolis visited son in law and daughter H A Cole. Funeral attendance for Mrs Emrick at Reedville. Wilson Bragg and Belle Keller property purchase. William Fulton trip west. Miss Alice Parr's stay in Pomeroy with Clyde Millhone. Ida Summers of Etna Pa visiting Doris Davis. R E Burson of Athens and Carrie Swartz of Alfred as guests of C E Woode. Homer Cole and spouse attended Branch and Osborn reunion at Lancaster.
Lena Evans Moe Ernest Black Mr and Mrs Charles Manils sam hit by a car minor injuries Denver Abbott returned home after 18 months overseas Paul Martin and son Columbus spent week with Homer Abbott family Anna Ward returned home after visiting Archie Thomas Eugene Ward returned from Columbus opening of the state fair Homer Abbott family visited Leon West Virginia Ward reunion planned Sept 2 at Wesley Ward's home Wilma Karen Sue Herrmann Norma Plantz spent an afternoon with Geraldine Ward Norma Erma gene Fife Rosanne Edwin Fife spent an evening with Charlene and Rosanna Ward Storys Run residents attended Poplar Ridge homecoming.
Dexter society items list guests from Dyesville Columbia and Athens visiting local residents. Families named include the Prices Jacksons Davis and Halliday, with travels to Columbus Rutland and Ellis cities. Henry Farley hospitalized in Columbus. others visited relatives and attended the State Fair.
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