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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1946

Page

4

Imagined Path to World Peace Through Russian Democracy

A commentary argues that only a democratic Russia can curb totalitarianism and enable effective international inspections. It warns that Soviet dictatorship threatens global peace, and U S efforts in Europe and Asia hinge on supporting German recovery and opposing Moscow domination.

Washington Russa United States Great Britain United Satans Lon Russia Europe America Britain North Africa Western Byrnes Far East Japan China Moscow Pacific

Subscriptions Rates and Postal Details

Subscriptions offered with varied rates by region and term. Overseas orders require a request letter. Notices reference Athens Ohio post office and second class status under 1928 act. Advertising inquiries available at Home or Foreign offices. Obituary notices and cards of thanks carry a nominal charge.

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Beatrice Ghosts and Beatings in Colin Fitzgerald Tale

The narrator recalls violent clashes between brothers Colin and Mark Fitzgerald. Colin spirals into drinking, causing fear and care at home as Ellen and Ebien shield Cecelia. Mark intervenes, spares Cecelia further harm, and Colin seeks forgiveness after a drunken spree.

Hemlock Hosts Dinner Honor for Hodgson Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Bernard Hodgson hosted a dinner at their Hemlock home honoring their son in law Chief Carpenter Mate and Mrs Herman Hodgson and their son Bobby of Los Angeles. Attendees included numerous Hodgson relatives and friends from Columbus Groveport Mansfield and Chicago.

Columbus Homer Rheba Lou Tharp Albert Fitko Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Mae Davis Glouster Lily Sheiine Bellevue McKeesport Steve Hadabos Jimmy Larry Hadabos Ais Shively Steuben B. O. Fitzer Ralph Fitzer Arthur Green Chicago Homer Tharp Joyce Jean Johnson Joseph Hines Robert Nowell Coumbus Oscar Helser Thornville Paul Nash Mary Lee Cinda Sue Linda Sue New Lexington Clara Driggs Elaine Beverly Ann Crooksyile Clifford Richards Kenneth Oma Campbell Evelyn Campbell W. A. Earle Forrest Dennis Glenn Jacksonville W. A. Kayto Hazel Tharp Wallace Tharp Tharp

Carelessness in 1945 Traffic Fatalities Analyzed by Ohio official

The Ohio highways director reports a steady rise in traffic deaths and injuries since the wartime decline. Motor vehicle collisions cause most deaths and injuries, with non collisions and pedestrian runs also contributing. Nighttime drinking, speed violations, and poor brakes or headlights are highlighted as key avoidable factors.

Perry T. Ford Ohio Autotrain

The Boat Has Sailed on Reconversion Economy

The article laments postwar reconversion failures in the American economy, noting scarce consumer goods, worn prewar stockpiles, and rising costs. It cites high wages for some, widespread inflation, and housing shortages with converted barracks and substandard homes, arguing the nation wasted its wartime advantages.

Edson Letter From Washington Reveals Administration Tangles

Douglas Larsen reports in Washington that elevator encounters reveal the era’s political tension. Figures like Patterson and Somervell dodge comment on Don Nelson’s Arsenal of Democracy while Eisenhower notes he has not read the book. Henry Wallace tours Latin America and hints at future campaigning as the economy stalls and savings erode.

Douglas Larsen Washington Department of Labor Etéran Robert Patterson Don Nelson War Department Patterson Fudge Patterson Brehon EB Somervell Netallack Comermanding Service Forces Pittsburgh Koeppers, Inc Nelson Eisenhower Neon Steverars of Commerce Henry Wallace Menton Asia Camacho Wallace Camacho Mexico Hise ‘Hall Club

Carpenter News Notes Highlights Local Guests and Visits

A string of weekend visits and household updates unfold in Carpenter with residents hosting relatives from Columbus and Springfield. Notable items include Mrs. Welch’s recovery at Sheltering Arms Hospital and several families celebrating a golden wedding anniversary.

Carpenter Harry Kent Columbus Walter Hampton 3 Iron Alka Rawli Kenneth Welch Sheltering Arms Hospital Adeline Foley F. BR. Val Ray Wiseman Springfield H. E. Starkey Myr Ottie Wiseman Gussie Sweet Walter Sweet Sweet Home William Sweet Ohio University Athens Lawrence Woodyard Arthur Woodyard C. C. Woodyard W. E. Jeffers Jeffers Stanley Robinson Veston Robinson Elda Starkey Gerald Beulah Jones Akron Eugene Halliday Alva Rupe Loren Huffman Route 1 John Rawling Lancaster Guy Gorby Albany Raymond Sisson Gorby

Harrisonville area notices and visits span counties and states

Harrisonville personal items report visits by Mr and Mrs Edgar Combs to Copley and Mrs Homer Welsh, trips by W A Dye and Ann Jones to Columbus and Mt Blanchard, and gatherings from Mansfield to Lake Hope. Health notes mention R A Diehl in White Cross Hospital in serious condition and Eva W death in Albans with a Presbyterian church funeral Aug 28.

Harrisonville Edgar Combs Copley Homer Welsh W. A. Dye Ann Jones Columbus Mt. Blanchard Airugene Afkin Virgil Atkins Mansfield Cecil Blackwood Portsmouth R. S. Blackwood Arthur Woodward Kenneth Eliza Welsh Mary Woodward Balliday Atkins Home Don Anderson Cleveland Gen Anderson Philip Smith Darlene Rutland Lawrence Anderson Leslie Jackson R. A. Diehl White Cross Eva W Albans Presbyterian Church Harold Balland Dwight. Seipie Mac Bail Frances Welsh Hattie McKenze Raymond Welch Emma Haning W Ter Saylor Lake Hope L. ST. Harmon Neva Lee Millersport Ray Alkire Georgelia Turner Lewis Campbell Jarmesville Don Brickles Akron Felix Alkire

Anniversary notes and local happenings in Athens County

The piece recalls the 100th anniversary of First Presbyterian Church Jackson and 60th Home Missionary Society milestone. It notes Israel Cheshire descendants reunion at Ash Cave, a Gallia County farmers meeting led by County Agent Starbuck, and Logan attendance peak of 171 announced by Supt. Carr. Also mentions 20 years ago headlines, burglars at Eversbach Ford and Dodge agencies, and Pomona Grange jubilee exhibit planning with Lowell Lewis and others.

First Presbyterian Church Jackson Home Missionary Society Harry L. Wise Charles Fredrice Athens Israel Cheshire Ash Cave RR. Starbuck Gallia Gallipolis Logan Supt G. E. Carr Athens County Pomona Grange Columbus Lowell Lewis Hazel Lewis Goldie Boudinot Walter Briley T. H. Johnson

News Notes of Cheshire Visitors and Guests

Cheshire notes list Rev and Mrs J W Speer and daughter visiting in Georgia. Several residents share weekends and Sundays with relatives in Akron Columbus Marietta Fanauga Toledo Evergreen and Lit t and Erma Reynolds at Columbus.

Cheshire J. W. Speer Georgia Barl Grapes Kenneth Akron Lettie Poush Richard Davis Galipolis F. W. Butcher Audrey Thamston Huntington Airs Ethel Rife Jim Grover Corning Clifford Harrison

Ohio River Sportsman J Frank Smith Dies at 39

J Frank Smith a noted Ohio River sportsman and founder of the Ohio Valley Motorboat Racing Association died yesterday from a heart attack. He was 39. The piece notes his prominence in regional boating circles and his role in the association.

Ohio River Sportsman Cincinnati J. Frank Smith The Ohio Valley Motorboat Racine Association

Barr Family Reunion Held Across West Virginia Communities

The Barr family held its annual Labor Day reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Vinto Casto in Evans West Virginia. The event drew many relatives from Evans Ripley Londonderry Columbus Racine and Parkersburg among others. The oldest attendee was several years old and the youngest six months with numerous cousins and extended family members listed from Leon W Va to North Dakota and Michigan in attendance.

Macine Barr Henry Barr Douglas George Barr Hill Evans W. Va Arthur Hill Beloit Lansing Williams Evans Donnie Hill Caroline Curtiss Ripley John Barr Londonderry John Stone Isabel Whursel Leon Goldie Stone John St. Stone Columnus Anna Barr Risley Magon Stewart Air Milton Barr Dewey Eugene Julius Thornville Mrr Jasper Morrison Betty Louise Johny Morrison Perry Akron Harry Allen Columbus Angelo Gatteri Detroit Mich Booby Steele Ray Parson Leroy Marion Russell Barnes Lancaster Ray Barr Jeannette Airs Albert Barr Leona Belle Lois Thurman Racine W. H. Waltzer Walter Barr Shirley Jacqueline Ganesville Lloyd Baker Beatie Fears Alpha Barr Helen Tay Langsville Arthur Barr Margaret Gladys Shirley Ann Ruth Oake Caste Lester Barnette Geraldine Aligene Betty Rookcastle Ivan Pri

Apple Grove Social Briefs

Apple Grove gatherings feature guests from Akron Marietta Belpre Letart Parkersburg and McDermott with local families hosting reunions and a farewell party for 14 children at Norma Kay Wolfe's home Doris Sayre Early Roush and others visited Holzer Hospital James Shank.

Apple Grove Harry Donley Herman Peacock Akron Charles Sayre Wayne Carpenter Clair Carpenty Belpre Dy Carpentier Don Pas Wilson Emily Letart Herman Car- Raymond Jr Parkersburg Helen Johnson Katharyn Virginia Johnson Robert D Ashley Letart Aehe Sharpnack Doris Sayre Early Roush Bud Billie Sharp Earl Shank James Shank Holzer Hospital Georgia Wheeler Wolfe Norma Kay Bob Allen Sue Ann Buck Bobbie Normanth Frankie Chapman Junior Wolfe Jos and Thurman Barr Sandra Stump Phyllis Lile Mae Hayman Mariene Shields Maribel Sharpnack

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