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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1946

Page

4

Wallace letter urges scrapping Baruch plan and appeasement toward Russia

Henry Wallace proposes turning atomic energy secrets over to the Soviet Union and open appeasement toward Russia. He argues budget cuts justify weaker defense, contradicting Byrnes and U.S. policy. The letter claims democracy and communism can coexist but ignores Soviet abuses and aims to withdraw U.S. troops, risking eastern Europe and wider conflict.

Washington Henry Wallace Truman Russia Byrnes Wallace America Mr Wallace Tme Hitler Europe Japan United States Germany Near East Mediterranean Africa Azores Munich

Subscription Rates and Address Notices

Rates listed for carrier and mail subscriptions in Ohio with varying terms and prices. Mentions Athens Ohio post office second class matter and advertising rates, obituary notices, and card of thanks. Includes references to multiple city offices and offices in Columbus and Cleveland.

Ohio Carner Athens Jona W. Cukies Company Chicage New York Columbus Cleveland

Shade of Sycamore Engages Rose in Sketch of Bruce Bartlett

Gayle talks of engagement to Bruce Bartlett, a wealthy athlete, as Rose contemplates a walk. Bruce arrives in a car, eager for Gayle, while Rose agrees to draw him, promising a quick, first-time sketch. The scene unfolds on Howe Street with Rose and Bruce sharing a charged, creative moment.

Gayle Rose Bruce Bartlett Spus Sod Bart Howe Street Gavie Germantown Brice Bartlett Miss Beecher Rose Barden

Racine News Briefs Round Up Of Local Visits And Birthdays

Racine area residents hosted and visited relatives over September visits. Emma Jividen fractured her right wrist at home and was treated at Holzer Hospital before returning home. Numerous trips and family gatherings highlighted the week, including guests from Akron Pomeroy Syracuse and Houston and a retirement celebration.

Racine J. B. Franch Adrian Akron East Liverpool Reid Eynon Robert Reiber Randy Pomeroy Emil Eynon Middleport Carrol Weigler Syracuse Clifford Holter Larry George Osborn W. L. Morrison Garrett Circle Newt McKenzie Bessie Farley Coral Root Henry Curtis Marilyn McIntoch Alf Cooper Marcia Waugh Waugh Virginia Thompson Huston Texas Ernest Wingett Leta Jane Sayre Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ward Mitchell William Watson Albert Smith Ellen Couch Clyde Watson

Review of an Interlude in Postwar Price Shifts

A historical look at 71 days of OPA price controls ending with subsidies removal. Prices rose, then fluctuated as housewives, buyers, and stores reacted. Butter and meat prices varied across cities. ice cream briefly slipped back to a nickel. Food supply rose in Dallas while prices climbed. inflation did not reach feared levels. The article notes the OPA faces battles against black markets while investigators brace for a challenging task.

Pittsburgh Atlanta Dallas St. Louis OPA

Old Weapon New Factotum of Strikes Refocuses Public View

The piece argues strikes once aimed to sway public opinion and cause economic pressure. It notes a shift toward broader disruption, diminishing public support and causing widespread inconveniences. It cites shortages in coal, autos, steel, petroleum, appliances, and transport as strikes ripple through daily life and national maritime commerce stalls.

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Hold the Line Against Reaction in 1946 Campaign

Peter Edson surveys DNC Chairman Robert E. Hannegan arguing the 1946 race is a defense turned offense against reaction from the dead past. He lists Roosevelt era gains, Truman’s postwar program, and the Democratic Congress record, contrasting it with Republican calls to return to old conservatism and blaming both parties for costs and shortages amid a nationwide strike atmosphere.

Washington Democratic National Committee Robert E. Hannegan Missouri Democratic Party Hannegan Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman América Congress Roosevelt

Chauncey Band Boosters Call Special Meeting

A special meeting of Chauncey Band Boosters is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Members and volunteers will plan buying new uniforms and the township drive for funds from Sept 28 to Oct 5. Open air concerts on Sept 28 precede solicitors. lapel tags for contributors have been printed.

Chauncey

Showalters Are Hosts To Weekend Guests

Chauncey hosts Mr and Mrs Pearl Showalter and children Richard and Stanley Chauncey Jr Edwardsville Hi Mr and Mrs Lester Showalter and daughter Linda Wellston Mr and Mrs Richard Dehmann Mrs Margaret Schoonover and children Joyce Jerry Jo Ann Marvella Nelson and children mie Kath ryn Johnny Melvin and Shelby all of Chauncey.

Chauncey Charles Showalter Pearl Showalter Richard Stanley Edwardsville Lester Showalter Linda Wellston Richard Dehmann Margaret Schoonover Joyce Jerry Jo Ann Marvella Nelson Mie Kathryn Johnny Melvin Shelba Showalter

Needle Club Meets at Olive Brookins Home

Chauncey Miss Olive Brookins hosted the Millfield Needle Club at her Millfield home with one guest, Mrs Emma Cook of Nelsonville. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be at Mrs Jessie Fulton’s home. Members present included Nellie Brookins, Donna Thomas, Kathryn McDaniel, Edith McDaniel, Elizabeth Robinett, Ida Hill, Eda Heffken, Mabel Sisson, and daughters Anita and Olive Brookins.

Chauncey Olive Brooking Millfield Needle Club Emma Cook Nelsonville Jessie Fulton Nelle Brookins Donna Thomas Kathryn McDaniel Edith, McDaniel Elizabeth Robinett Ida Hill Eda Heffken Mabel Sis JSON Anita Olive Brookins

Sunshine Club Meets at Hillyer Home in Chauncey

Sunshine Club held its Thursday meeting at Mrs. Iva Hillyer's Chauncey home. A postmeeting benefit party followed. Next gathering at Mrs. Lucille Showalter’s on Oct 2 features a potluck supper. Attendees included Mrs. Myrtle Tippie, Mrs. Jessie Johnson, Mrs. Lena Bailey and others. Mrs. Hillyer serves as president.

Chauncey Sunshine Club Iva Hillyer Lucille Showalter Myrtle Tippie Jessie Johnson Lena Bailey Elizabeth McKee Hillyer

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to UMW Meeting Tuesday

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Knights of P building with Mrs. Jessie Johnson presiding. Plans include attendance at the district convention of Ladies Auxiliaries in Buchtel Thursday night. A benefit party will follow the business meeting, announced by Mrs. Lucile Showalter, publicity reporter.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P Jessie Johnson Buchtel Lucile Showalter

Athens Countians Attend Columbus Birthday Dinner

Mrs Eva Stalder and family from The Plains and near Nelsonville attended a Columbus dinner honoring the birthday anniversaries of Mrs Kleinebriel and Mrs Gwennie Fowler. The gathering, held at the home of Mrs Clara Belle Emig, marks an annual birthday celebration observed by the group.

Chauncey Eva Stalder the Plains Dee ‘Kleinebriel Aussie Rita Sue Nelsonville Columbus Kleinebriel Gwennie Fowler

Return of Mrs Sho Walter from Ed wardsville visit

Mrs Lucille Showalter of Chauncey has returned from a two weeks visit in Edwardsville, United States, with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Pearl Showalter. She was accompanied home by Mr and Mrs Showalter and their children Richard and Stanley and son Charles Showalter Jr who were visiting there.

Chauncey Lucille Showalter Edwardsville Pearl Showalter Mrs. Showalter Richard Stanley Charles Showalter, Jr

Miss Howard Honors Nephew and Niece

Chauncey Sliss Helen Howard assisted by Mrs Rose Dickerson hosted a Thursday dinner honoring Miss Howard's nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Montee of Groves Point Michigan who have been visiting. Attending were the guests of honor the Montees Mr and Mrs Howard Brookins Athens Miss Olive Brookins Millfield Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins and Thelma Jean Chauncey and Miss Howard and Mrs Dickerson.

Chauncey Sliss Helen Howard Rose Dickerson Miss Howard Hurst Montee Groves Point Mich Montee Howard Brookins Athens Olive Brookins Millfield Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Dickerson

Teacher entertains Young Peoples Class at her home

Mrs Stella Darnell, teacher of The Plains Church of the Nazarene Young Peoples Class, entertained members at her home after the business meeting last week and refreshments were served to 15.

Chauncey Stella Darnell Young Peoples Plains Church of the Nazarene

Tommy Bailey Suffers Left Arm Fracture in Fall

Chauncey resident Tommy Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Joe Bailey fractured his left arm in a fall at home last week.

Chauncey Tommy Bailey Joe Bailey

Darst family reunion held at H C Smith home

Dexter notes report the annual Darst family reunion on September 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H C Smith with numerous relatives from Ohio including Nelsons Betzs Darsts and Davises visiting or in attendance. Also mentioned are guests and local updates on Emmet Davis health and J W Weaver’s vacation.

Dexter Darst H. C. Smith Clair Nelson Donald Cecil Dwight Cash Darst Billy Maxine Darst Columbus Frank Welson Salem Conner Bradbury Athens Ella Nelson Kyril Betz Judy Claudie Jon Betz Wilkesville C. P. Darst Mary Darst Downie Nelson Max Smith Larry and Jerry Nancy E. F. Martin Huntington W. Va Nina Steele Elaine Ralph McCumber Vinton Harold Durst J. B

Ohio University reception honors freshmen women

About 300 Ohio University women students and faculty attended a reception by Dean Irma Voigt and Cresset in honor of freshmen women. Social events included a dinner for Rev. and Mrs. Bishops who planned to move to Tampa and a shower for Mrs. Hialmar Olson, a bride recently.

Dun Ohio University Irma Voigt Cresset Ralph W. Harker S. J. Bishop Tampa Fla Ward Radford Pleasantville Roy M. Pierce Hialmar Olson Mary Margaret Bardin

Questions and Answers on Ship Color and Historic Terms

The Q and A cover Jack London and The Mutiny of the Elsinore aboard the Dirigo an all steel ship built in Britain but sunk in Maine where he was third mate. It clarifies Frankfurt on the Main versus Frankfurt an der Oder and explains the 1521 Diet of Worms where Martin Luther defended his beliefs with Worms listed as prewar population 47 000.

Jack London The Elsinore Britain Maine Worms Martin Luther

Radio Highlights of New York Programs and Schedules

Radio listings for New York show winter programs returning with District Attorney leading. Charlie McCarthy j show ranks second, Screen Guild third, with Walter Winchell Burns and Allen Judy Canova also among top airings. Dialing tonight features NBC with Donlevy, Benny Goodman, and I Q Quiz. CBS offers Inner Sanctum and Fighting Senator. ABC presents Lone Ranger and The Fat Man. MES includes Casebook of Gregory Hood and Tommy Dorsey Playshop.

New York District Attorney Charlie McCarthy J Screen Guild Walter Winchell Burns Alien Judy Canova NBC Brian Donlevy Earl Godwin Gregory Hood Guy Lombardo Tommy Dorsey

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Boomerang Carine Percy Marks E. Rose Peter Edson New York City New England Virginia Chauncey Band Boosters Showalters UMW New Straitsville Federal Bureau of Mines Floyd J. Nye Fort Lauderdale Athens Country Club Elsie Finsterwaid Florida Arthur Walfe Miss Finsterwaid John Kirchner Ralph Davidson Mr. and Mryrs Fred H. McCoy Frankfort-on-the-Main Frankfurt-on-the-Oder By Galbraith
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