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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1946

Page

4

Rates and Mailing Prices for Ohio and National Services

Rates shown include 1 year 6.00 6 months 3.50 3 months 2.00 with weekly options 2c per week. By mail in Ohio 1 year 3.60 6 months 2.00 1 week 25c. Outside Ohio 1 year 4.00 6 months 2.75 4 weeks 1.95. Overseas requires letter of request. Notices include obituary and thank you items. Local offices listed in Athens Ohio and Columbus, New York addresses cited.

Ohio Athens Ueatr Sharons Representatives John W. Atiten Company Chicas New York Columbius Cleveland Llowie Fuerga

Wallace Should Go From Truman's Cabinet Says Observer

A columnist argues Henry Wallace should resign as Secretary of Commerce, labeling him the most dangerous figure in official Washington and accusing him of shaping foreign policy to appease leftist groups. The piece criticizes Truman for tolerating Wallace and for appearing naïve after Wallace’s controversial speech.

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Lesson in Justice and the Bertram Campbell Case

An essay recalls Bertram M Campbell of New York whose wrongful imprisonment ended after a forger confessed. He served years, received 183712 in an award, and died 52 days later. The piece argues miscarried justice harms individuals and cautions against hasty prosecutions.

Bertram M. Campbell New York Campbell Campbells Risgn W.z Ealth New Cork Bertram Campbell

Throwing Stones on Labor and Suppression

An unsigned column questions workers and citizens for tolerating strikes and demagogues. It suggests organized labor leaders benefit while rank and file worry about savings and basic needs, comparing wartime gains to postwar declines. The piece urges action against selfish, politically motivated rhetoric.

Organized Labor

Wallace bylines threaten Truman policy in cabinet clash

David Lawrence argues in the National Dispatch that Secretary Wallace's insistence on delivering foreign policy speeches risks derailing U.S. policy amid a volatile Paris conference. He warns Truman faces a choice between Wallace and Byrnes, or risk political fallout and possible resignation.

Edson notes Wallace hints at party patronage fallout

Peter Edson surveys Henry Wallace remarks from March and September, suggesting Wallace's talk of tying rewards to loyalty could foreshadow friction with the Truman cabinet. Edson argues cabinet members answer to the President, not voters, and warns of growing unrest amid party strife and public discontent.

Public concerns over county road repairs near Athens

A reader laments the Kimperix road from Nelsonville to Carbondale, noting numerous potholes and poor conditions. He argues roads outside Athens are better maintained, fears winter damage, criticizes the county commissioners, and asks for explanations ahead of upcoming elections. Charles E Pedigo.

Athens Nelsonville Carbondale Coure Charles E, Pedigo

Youth Center Space Sought by Athens High School Students

In a letter from Marilyn Poling and Jackie Deem, Athens High School students urge the Recreation Board to provide after school and weekend space for youth activities. They argue housing shortages push youths to unsafe situations and request a shared room for high schoolers with chaperons, offering to pay and seeking citizen support.

Athens Recreation Board Marilyn Poling Jackie Deem Athens Hirsh Schaol

Carbondale Area Social Briefs Highlight Weekend Visits

Social notes from Carbondale detail Mace hosting a Sunday birthday dinner for Tushar and family, Ina Woods returning from Columbus with her two sons, and a weekend visit by Mr. and Mrs. Porter Sweacy to Columbus. Duke Katzenbach, injured in a fall at the Carbondale mine, is improving.

Carbondale Mace

Social Notes From Mason Names Guests And Weddings

Social notes list guests and visits including families and friends from Mason Garden Prairie Genoa Lave, Mrs Dallas Lucey, Elizabeth Cooner and Miss Jean Raynes Winfield. It notes Miss Ann Noble and Mrs Edward Stackler in Huntington and the Roush wedding of Miss Betty Roush and Ivan L Roush in Pomeroy with a September 9 ceremony.

Lemuel Roush Snarl Genoa Lave Vio Garden Prairie Til Dallas M Lucey Elizabeth Cooner SFR Mason Methodist Church Dressacs School Przes Jean Raynes Winfield W. Bny Ray Williamson Guy Stall Colum Earl Ingels Howard Johnson Ann Noble Edward Stacke Buntington Mir Mirs Roy Jeffers Rosella Les Smith Air John Hammock B. F. Board Charles Berry Charleston Russell Barton Finlerville Charles Barton Charlies Wallace and Daugter Phoenix Elia Hutchinson Mart Pomeroy H. Annie Betty McDaniel John McDaniel Mason Ivan L. Roush Me. Higgins Juanita Knapp Roush Betty Roush Graham Station Charlotte Cook

Kyger Area News Briefs Date Stated Noted Happenings

Kyger area items list family events births and local visits. A Pikeville ceremony united Mr and Mrs Ward in marriage while a birth announced by Mrs Nancy Rune added a grandson to the family. Locals Chester Ward Maxine Darst Cash Darst and Florence Engle visited kin and attended church events in Morgan Center and Huntington.

Nie Edward Snauldine Anderson Spaulding Poplar Ridge Pikeville Bargara Might Raymond Might Rawling Sr Baol Air Wes Ervin Savartz Shin Joy Rupe Set Nancy Rune Charley Lewis Niere Chester Waid Pirars Maxine Daist Columba Cash Darst Florence Engle Clendenin W. Va Sherman Rose Fan Piers Thelma Ward Chester Ward Sos Paul Christian Church Morgan Center Comer Bradbury Masine Huntington Serf Knight Chester Frank Abbott Diamond CPO Earnest Plantz Columbus Cliffton Stout Guysvills Horton Rife Detmer Darst Sherman Rupe

Athens rebirth year projects hit by lean lineup

Head Coach Pete McKimley faces a rebuilding season at Athens with only two lettermen to mold the squad. Plans for Friday and Saturday Dollar Days boost local merchants as shelves run low. A village pastor change and Legion election updates mingle with community events and awards notices.

Athens x Pete" McKimley Wilbur H. Fowler Athens

Social notes from Hartford residents and visitors

Hartford brief mentions many locals and visitors including Mr. George Prown of Columbus with his sister Mrs. F A Chapman. Others are Mr. and Mrs. Riley McIntyre near Charleston, L N Stone and Lilly Jane of Parkersburg, Mrs. Bessie McIntosh of Ravenswood, Addie McKnight of Huntington, William Duncan moving to Newell WV, John Ray of Bellaire visiting his sister, Chifford Ginba of the L S Navy, Florence Raines and daughter of Bellaire visiting Mrs. Crimp and Mrs. Martians Helen Kimes in Pom, J M Crump a business visitor in Point Pleasant, Miss Kathaleen Edwards ill then improved, Virgil Hudson and Miss Harnley shopping near Porseral, and a West Virginia Club organized at Fairview with officers Lester Roach, Alfred Kearnes, Martha Mae Robinson, and Grace Gibbs. Alabama law note on clemency hearing follows.

Hartford George Prown Columbus F. A. Chapman Riley McIntyre Charleston L. N. Stone Ter Lilly Jane Parkersburg Bessie McIntosh Ravenswood Mary, Wein Addie McKnight Huntington William Mc Marcians Helen Kimes Pom-' Hrov J. M. Crump Point Pleasant Bieshs Edwards Fairview Kathaleen Edwards Ms. Crump Gierstown Virgil Hudson Miss. Harnley West Virginia Fairview School Lester Ray Roach Alfred Kearnes Martha Mae Robinson Grace Gibbs

Silence and memory as Charlotte nears dawn in Saint Gregorys

In a quiet hotel retreat Lo reflects on vacation waning and a nurse Ellen tending him. Father Gene urges him to avoid Innistail while news arrives that Innishail burned and Miss Charlotte lies in Saint Gregorys. Charlotte awakens to the sight of Mark Ellen and Colin Fitzgerald, lifting the past from dream to reality.

Fen Indome Ellen Father Gene Saint Gregory's Innistail Thane Sines North Shore Ute Linda Boston Maisel Miss ‘Charlotte Charlotte Doctor Franklin Mark Colin Colin Fitzgerald

Millfield Social Briefs Highlight Local Doings and Births

Community notes from Millfield list births, visits, illnesses, and gatherings. Floyd Seredith Rhoads named after parents Floyd and Edith. several residents travel to Columbus and Cincinnati for family matters, hospital stays, and reunions.

Social News Briefs From Coolville Area

Officers elected at the Standard Bearer meeting on Sept 10 include Doris Jean Braf ford as president and Louisa Cunning ham as vice president. Four new members joined the group as guests stayed with A W Brandeberry. Separate social visits note Lynn of Athens, Jack E White vacationing in Canada and other travels.

Coolville Doris Jean Brafford Louisa Cunningham Margaret Washburn Joan Griffin Dottie Lou Brandeberry A. W. Brandeberry Chester Brandeberry Warne Clyde Parrish Alda Larson Homer Gist Marjorie Graham Lynn Athens Jack E. White Canada Chicago Cincinnati North Vernon Ind Olive Parrish M.C. Wreetfall Columbus Ralph Russell Linworth W. A. Bingman

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