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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1946

Page

4

Lumber unrest over OPA rules sparks nationwide alarm

Letters from shopkeepers and specialists across the South and Northeast warn of a brewing lumber crisis as OPA policies and a proposed 7 percent cut threaten prices and supply. Reports from Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Boston and Charlotte describe reduced lumber flow, rising black market concerns, and looming mill shutdowns awaiting relief.

Philadelphia OPA Chicago St. Lewis Boston

Innisfail Picnic Plans Amid Fitzgerald Household Tension

The narrator recounts a summer day out with Miss Charlotte and Cecelia near the river, discovering Colin Fitzgerald already at the canoe. Family dynamics unfold as Father Gene brings harmony, Beatrice Harrington eases tensions, and wellness angles shift. Charlotte's health improves prompting talk of a delayed picnic and future outings.

Ellen Charlotte Cecelia Colin Fitzgerald

NONE TOO SOON esuimption of drafting for the armed foces

An editorial warning argues conscription should not have been suspended and laments rapid demobilization. It warns weakened services threaten world peace and urges renewed training to deter future wars, noting past conflicts and the need to be ready to win if war comes.

Russia

Price levels and inflation a historical perspective

The speaker argues prices do not cause inflation but inflation drives higher prices. He credits mass production with expanding buying power while noting that high output and competitive markets lower prices. The current high costs stem from insufficient producer goods to sustain competition.

OPA

Unauthorized Landing Sparks Strain at Seoul Airfield

A stray pilot landed at Kirapo airfield near Seoul triggering a terse briefing. Authorities granted landing clearance and allowed temporary stay while relations with allied nations on foreign soil are tested, amid broader tensions and fuel shortages. The incident contrasts with other dispatches about air force losses and refugee movements.

Korea Vladiv Dailen Kirapo Seoul

Lange Is Right On Cooperation For United Nations

Pojisi Ambassador Ostar Tange argues that cooperation among Great Britain Russia and the United States is essential to UN success though current Anglo Saxon and Russian blocs hinder progress. He calls for a middle road compromise to move toward universal permanent peace.

Pojisi Ostar Tange Great Britain Tuissia United States United Nations Russia

Apathy Said to Sink Many Pretty Romances

A brief note attributes the collapse of many romances to apathy, suggesting indifference as the underlying cause and leaving readers with a concise reflection on relationships.

Letter From Washington: Acheson Press Briefings Grow

Douglas Larsen reports on weekly State Department press conferences led by Dean Acheson. The briefings draw foreign correspondents and wire services, with questions about China policy, arms to the Central Government, and Russia. The room features a Brand Whitlock bust, and Acheson teases no announcements before taking questions. The piece notes the shift of public attention to foreign affairs and the cost of building on ground-floor ventures amid tax-law incentives.

Douglas Larsen Washington Dean Acheson Security Council of Fourth Estate State Department Daines Acheson Bani America Wvlv U.S China Tass Trea Russia Questa Ruysseam Gacep Fereep Dulb Brand Wihitlark Belegum Banos Bermuda General Laught

Shain Birth Touts Racine Family News

Racine announces the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shain. This is their second child, a son having been born earlier. Grandparents named Mr. and Mrs Charlie Shain and Mr. and Mrs. M Rcy Smith.

Racine Ralph Shain Charlie Shain M Rcy Smith Andrew Detrich Hellefontaine Marcia Waugh Henry Curtis Leo Curtis Portersville Ray Manley Gene Gallipolis Fred Sayre Theiss Rockspring Fairgrounds Rs. Worman Theiss George Birs. Blythe Theiss Min Ward Foster Eber Carnahan Mattie Yost Ed Beaver Carlos Hartley Clinton McPeek McPeek Bellville W. Va

Social notes from Syracuse bring visits and travels

Mrs Helen Underhill and Miss Marcie Karr will host September WSCS of Asbury Methodist. Grace Winebrenner of Huntington visited with her mother Mrs S R Winebrenner. Herschel Manuel and family visited relatives in Columbus. Several locals traveled to Columbus and Toledo to see relatives, with many visiting hospitals, nursing schools, and attending classes.

Syracuse Helen Underhill Marcie Karr Asbury Methodist Grace Winebrenner Huntington S. R. Winebrenner Herschel Manuel Columbus van Johnson John Bowen Toledo Margaret Nease Pearl McBride Thomas Clark D. S. Mills Grant Hospital Marvin Huntington San Elmar Daughery East Liverpool J. E. Carteron Addie White New Brighton Carrol Neitler Rndi Martha Echols A. M. Roberts Immett Bac Lawrence Sehmitt Berea Fafier Holzer Ela Ral School of Nursing Tulsa Okla F. C. Ferrell Joe Quiseanberry Indiana Lenora Campbell Columbia Rodney Staats Mason City Ait R. T. McClain Columpus Virginia Kelch Parkersburg

Social Briefs From Union Furnace News Highlights Local Visits

Mrs Bert Poling and daughter Shirl Laws visited Mr and Mrs J R McGuire. Charles Clark Sr and Mrs Charles Buckingham attended a carp meeting at Circleville. Sharon Ann spent a day with her grandmother. Amy Teouw and many others were noted visiting relatives in Salem Columbus and Charleston W Va. Various local families including the Worthman and McClain households were mentioned as recent guests or callers.

Union Furnace Bert Poling Shirl Laws J. R. McGuire Charles Clark Charles Buckingham Dallas Worthman Circleville James Frankim Ant Daucter Sharon Ann Asier Kang Tames

Blue Lake News Notes Updates From Adusa To Bakers Landing

Blue Lake News Notes reports a funeral in Adusa and a baptism near Bakers Landing led by Rev Charles Lusher. The Graybears sold property to Mr and Mrs Rosca Houck. Mrs Leatha Fry loses belongings in a house fire. Carol Smith remains hospitalized in New York City. Various social notices include visits, hospital stays, travels, parties, and local church services.

Adusa Temple City Graybears Rosca Houck Leatha Fry Carol Smith St. Clair Hospital New York City Bakers Landing Charles Lusher Blue Sell India Ruth Melton Ross Buckle Gabrial Calif Milford Sheets Jeffrey Dean James C. Searberry Dachatt Germany Ft. Mease Hospital Loretta Smith A. Vallance Lusher Buckle Anita Belle Sheets Mary Geraldine Myra Evelyn Sheets Columbus Eileen Jones Charleston A. O. Pickens Heskell Lear Ann Adkins Battie Mich Peres Jones Hospital Pearl Jacobs Betty Judy Gilmore Pomeroy

Eden and Vicinity Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Paul Hauber hosted Sunday guests from Little Hocking and Parkerhare while Deloris Kibble spent the day with Marjorie Jean Matheny. Mrs Tauber announced the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Russ Van Meter of Portland, and the couple’s older daughter Jeanie. An old fashioned serenade honored Mr and Mrs Jinten Tiolsinger and Florence Davis married last Saturday. Clarestine Randolph left Steubenville Thursday. O Cowdery bought a new truck. Walter Rockhold and family hosted visitors, and Larry Bowman with Flossie Barcus visited P R Randolph’s family in Canton Sunday.

Jinten Tiolsinger Hilda Nigie Warren Baker Florence Davis Clarestine Randolph Steubenville O. Cowdery Walter Rockhold Clark Rockhold Larry Bowman Flossie Barcus Canton P. R. Randolph

Bashan Dinner Honors Mrs McKay Birthday Guests

Mrs. Arthur Morarity hosted a dinner last week for her mother Mrs J C McKay. Attendees included Mrs Arthur Orr and daughters Marilyn Martha Janet, Mrs Minnie Orr, Mr and Mrs Mike Fredrick and son Jr and daughter Betty, Mr and Mrs Al Paul Orr, Mr and Mrs Clint Orr and son Billy, Margaret Foster and J E McKay, Mrs Edith McElfresh and daughter Mary Kathryn. Several visitors from Delaware, Parkersburg, Steubenville, Syracuse and Columbus joined relatives for the occasion.

Mary Kathryn Delaware Relasti Bob Haven Arthur Orr Thomas Bailey James Gulle Bud Harris Maxine Jimmy Steubenville Frank Harris Walter Harris Syracuse Arthur Morarlty J. E. McKay Edna Dean Paul Orr Parkersburg Clint Orr William Watson Bert Minnie Orr Janet Orr Edith McElfresh Warne Orr Paul Webster Columbus Guss Stout Howard Bunting Peggy Howard, Sr Patty Bogses Sharon. Laing W. Va Ralph Foster Agnes Bentz Pomeroy Mike Bentz

Social Notes of Albany

Mrs H H Harrison of Hurricane West Virginia mother of Mrs T J Spurlock has been visiting here. Aug 27 the Albany Parent Teacher Association had its first meeting of the school year. The vice president Mrs Howard Stanley was in the chair. The resignation of the president was accepted. The secretary reported the executive committee will elect a new president. Mrs Faul Shafer has returned home after a two weeks stay at Sheltering Arms Hospital after Major surgery. Lee Elliott spent a week with his son Burton Elliott Columbus and attended Ohio State Fair. Mr and Mrs Herald Ator and Mrs Ada Ator spent Thursday in Newark visiting Mr and Mrs Holly Goodwin. The Albany Wednesday Club was scheduled to hold its 25th and meeting at the home of Mrs Ed Lasch Sept 4.

Albbany H. H. Harrison Hurricane W. Va T. J. Spurlock Albany Parent- Teacher Association Howard Stanley Faul Shafer Sheltering Arms Hospital Lee Elliott Burton Elliott Columbus Herald Ator Ada Ator Newark Holly Goodwin Ed Lasch

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