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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1948

Page

4

Moscow Agree Blockade Lift Seen No Clear Victory

Edson reviews postwar diplomacy noting Moscow’s move to lift the western Germany Berlin blockade offers no decisive win for the West. He lists ten Western gains and ten Communist setbacks, then warns the cold war remains unsettled with no clear end in sight.

Washington Moscow Germany Berlin United States Britain France Stalin Molotov Smith Roberts Chataigneau Russia West Finland Greece Turkey Iran New York Cominform Marshal Tito Yugoslavia U.S Korea Japan Czechoslovakia Poland Bulgaria Romania Hungary Albania Austria Europe Trieste United Nations

Union growth and Taft Hartley law cited in editorials

The piece comments on the Taft Hartley act boosting union membership and treasury funds while strikes decline. It notes Communist leaders ousted from leadership and that members are informed about their money. It contrasts views across the Atlantic among English speaking peoples.

Russia

Tryst of Hilary Shenstone Returns to London Mystery

Hilary Shenstone, a British secret agent wounded in the Indian desert, returns to England to find his family unaware of his survival. He discovers his brother George is entangled with Alice as a club ghost tale stirs rumors while a letter from Nuns Farthing hints at further suspense.

Hilary Shenstone Tylog England Worthing Teyvear Tcall Sabrina Hilary London George Alice Ponsonby

Doctor's Comments on Kidney Stones and Hypnosis in Childbirth

The article notes kidney stones typically occur ages 25 to 10, outlines causes and treatment including X ray diagnosis and pain relief. It discusses stone composition, diet adjustments, and post passage study. It also answers that hypnotism in childbirth is rare and not commonly used, with other pain relief methods preferred.

Do We Need Wage Rollbacks in Economy Debate

Newsweek cites reasons Congress refused to reimpose price controls. The piece argues wage controls are needed as inflation tracks wage growth, and without both price rollbacks could trigger black markets and scarce-goods racketeering. It notes small profit margins in stores and broad market dynamics.

Newsweek Congress

Human bondage in labor politics and taft hartley law

The piece contrasts Britain’s Labour Party with American labor politics after Taft Hartley. It argues union leaders wield control over wages and duties, frames Truman as rallying labor against perceived wage slavery, and warns of an election sparked by labor unrest and party divisions.

Labor Truman Congress England

Guam Doctor Describes War Era Outpost Hospital Life

Dr Keith R Brandeberry reports from Guam in August 1948 about a 250 bed hospital, seven physicians, and 24 000 local patients. He notes modern facilities, a nursing school, and medical practitioners training while pledging future return to Athens after Navy release in 1949.

Edith Essence Guam Miss Osborne Coolville A. W. Brandeberry Troy Township Ohio University Western Reserve Medical School Navy Guam Memorial Hospital United States Pacific Athens Keith R. Brandeberry

Marriage license issued in Hocking County

The Hocking County Probate Court issued one marriage license in the past week. Elmer William Valentine 21 of Mansfield married Mary Margaret Riser 16 of Mansfield.

Logan Hocking County Elmer William Valentine Mansfield Mary Margaret Riser

Poet's Corner Partner Presumptive

A short verse praising the tireless worker who keeps production going through snow and rain. It frames labor as essential and unglamorous, noting the need for fair pay and support until the worker earns better wages. The poem credits a worker’s sustained effort and loyalty as part of a larger firm.

Farm Women Plan Potluck Supper in Marion Township

A Marion Township farm women group schedules a potluck supper for Thursday at 6 p m at the fire tower near Sugar Grove. Home demonstration agent Mrs Emily Van Fossan announced the event. Members and families are invited. Mrs Harley Sheets leads arrangements.

Logan Marion Township Sugar Grove Emily van Fossan Harley Sheets

GLOUSTER 11th Reunion Marks Jacksonville Homecoming

The Eleventh Annual Old Settlers Reunion in Jacksonville opened with a Saturday dance on the square platform supervised by Bruce Russell. Sunday featured church services, a basket dinner, a program with music and talks, and an amateur hour yielding queen awards. Monday parade and horse pulling contests highlighted a day of bands, magicians, and dancing, with prize winners announced and overall receipts favorable.

Glouster Old Settlers Jacksonville Bruce Russell Methodist Church Ira Conaway Phyllis Shirkey Florence Possell Lancaster Ethel Shirkey H. H. Lafferty Harold Cunningham First Christian Athens Wahneta Exenkamper Mary Jo Scurlock Lula Shaw Josephine Campbell Ann Williams Benny Rapp Shrimplins Arnold Walter Parks B. Hornstein Mitchel Bartels Dianne Davis Lfth

Past Grand Picnic With Local Lodge Guests At Memorial Park

The Past Noble Grands Club held its annual picnic in Memorial Park on Thursday afternoon with Marcellite Rebekah Lodge members as special guests. A business session was led by Mrs. Lennie Snowden. The next meeting is set for October 7 at Mrs. Margaret McHarg’s home in Athens. A mystery package, donated by Mrs. Madge Harry, was awarded to Mrs. Nellie Jones. A potluck supper honored many members and guests, and readings included Sisterhood by Mrs. Echstenkamper and Your House by Mrs. Harry among others.

Agnes Eddy Della Loomis Elza Morris Nellie Jones Margaret McHarg Athens Clara Morris Irene Morris Mary Roberts Lennie Snowden Lillie Galloway Madge Harry Sisterhood Anna Echstenkamper Your Elsie Galloway

Meeting of WSCS in Glouster Methodist Church

The WSCS met at Glouster Methodist Church on Wednesday evening. Edna Binderbasin opened with a piano solo and led devotions on For Whom the Whole Family Is Named. Mrs. FE. H. Lantz from Trimble spoke on observations from Lancaster camp ground sessions. Refreshments followed, served by a social committee.

Glouster WSCS Glouster Methodist Edna Binderbasin FE. H. Lantz Trimble Lancaster W. G. Hughes J. H. Elias T. A. R. Lewis Esta Gardner

Wiener Roast Held At Sabo Residence

A wiener roast was held at the home of Mrs. Marjorie Sabo on Thursday evening to celebrate the birthdays of several nieces and nephews. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Davie Skinner and sons Danny and Denny, Mr. and Mrs. Ellie Skinner and son Terry, Mrs. Annetta Natt and son Ronnie and daughter Joyce, Vern Skinner, Mrs. Margorie Sabo and children Ernest Ronnie Prentice Sue Bobbie Ray Kay and Billy Whaley.

Death Claims Hartley Child

Clara May Hartley nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hartley died in Children's Hospital Columbus Sunday at 6 am after a month long illness. She is survived by her parents four brothers Alonzo James Robert and Eddy a sister Dixie Lee and grandparents Mr and Mrs William A Hartley and Mr and Mrs Z W Williams. Funeral services were to be held at the William Hartley home on Monroe Street at 2 pm today by Rev Daniel K Teater. Burial was to be in Hilltop Cemetery at Millfield.

Glouster Clara May Hartley James Hartley Children’s Hospital Columbus Alonzo James Robert Eddy Dixie Lee William A. Hartley Z. W. Williams William Hartley Monroe Street Daniel K. Teater Hilltop Cemetery Millfield

Glouster and Surrounding Families Visit Athens Area

Glouster residents Mrs. E. K. Bryson and children Arthur and Billy join Mr. and Mrs. John Bulloch and guests in Athens with Mr. and Mrs. Earl McGee and Jerry Lee. Allison Jones hosts Bartlett weekend guests including Charley Jones and Daryl Jones family from West Lafayette. Other visitors in the Jones home include Leonard Wolfe and son Riley, plus Nora Halbert and grandson Terry Lee Halbert on a Niagara Falls Canadian trip. Barbara Ann and Mary Louise Nurphy return to Columbus with H. E. Jones grandparents. Orville Bingman and daughter Glenna in Columbus visiting a sister who had major surgery.

E. K. Bryson Arthur Billy John Bulloch Athens Earl McGee Jerry Lee Allison Jones Charley Jones Bartlett Della Martin Mildred Daryl Jones Judy Sandra West Lafayette Labor Day James Kearns Grace Ann Wanda Frances Jones Home Leonard Wolfe Riley Nora Halbert Terry Lee Halbert Columbus Charles Beck Niagara Falls Canada Clarice Schafer Akron Ralph Halbert Barbara Ann Mary Louise Nurphy H. E. Jones Fred Hambel Orville Bingman Glenna

Radio Schedule Aboard NBC CBS and ABC Lineup

A detailed listing of daily radio time blocks across NBC CBS and ABC stations in Ohio and nearby states. The chart includes news sports music talk plays and kiddies hours with many programs and repeats noted. key stations include NBC WLW CBS WENS WCHS WPAR MBS WHKC ABC WCOL WMOA.

NBC WLW Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington Cbs-Wens Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS Abc-Wcol WMOA Marietta

Glouster Youngman Joins Chicago Fine Arts Academy

Roger Cox son of Mr and Mrs Dave Cox from near Glouster left Wednesday to enter the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. He will study an arts course under the GI plan.

Glouster Roger Cox Dave Cox Near Chicago Chicago Academy of Fine Arts

WCTU Meeting Set at Mrs Nell Peugh Home

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union schedules a meeting at Mrs Nell Peugh's Summitt Street residence Thursday at 7 30 p m Local members will attend and discuss union activities and community outreach

Glouster WCTU Nell Peugh Summitt Street

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