Harriman Named Secretary of Commerce Signals Policy Shift
Washington reports Averell Harriman’s appointment as secretary of commerce marks a shift from appeasement toward firm policy on Russia. Harriman, veteran in U S Russian relations and New Deal business adviser, is expected to bolster confidence with business and expand postwar global trade while keeping private statecraft channels open. The move signals a domestic emphasis and potential growth in American markets and international commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Averell Harriiman
Coerce
Harriman
Russia
Armerican
San Francisco
Moscow
Harry Hopkins
Truman
Truman-Byrnes E
Mr. Harriman
Hugh
Business Advisors Council
Department of Commerce
White House
Roosevelt
Business Advisory Council
Brothers Meet First Time in 47 Years in Chauncey
Lesslie Fulton arrived from Glan Town to visit his brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fulton of Millfield. He was born near Chauncey and lived in Chauncey Millfield Nelsonville and Canal Winchester before moving away 50 years ago. He traveled by automobile with Robert Mason. They visited sisters in Belpre then went to Parkersburg to see a nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lesslie Fulton
Glan
Daniel Fulton
Millfield
Fulton
Robert Mason
Bailey Run
Nelsonville
Canal Winchester
Glouster
Belpre
Marie Stevens
Parkersourg
Wendell Stevens
Mystery of the Bartlett estate tests a new fiancée
Gayle, engaged to Bruce Bartlett, accompanies him to Germantown to meet his wealthy family at the Sartiett estate. He escorts her into a mansion filled with servants and social expectations while she battles fear of the unknown and judgment from the Bartletts. The scene ends with a hopeful reunion as Mrs. Bartlett welcomes Gayle, leaving the story to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazle
Rove Bercher
Bruce Bartlett
Hose
Bart
Gayle
Germantown
Sycamore
Sartiett
Mr. Bartlett
Mrs. Bartlett
Hattie Carnegie
Rue de la Paix
Rose
Mr. Bruce
Tom
Bruce
A Lesson Learned On Meat Shortage And OPA Policy
Business Week notes a clash over meat shortages with unions seeking to extend OPA restrictions while packers blame sitdown tactics and black markets. The piece argues price ceilings curb production and that Congress must face OPA's role, as subcommittees head to Kansas City to probe the grass roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Kansas City
Congress
Soap shortages and rationing blame bureaucrats and price ceilings
A distressed critique argues that postwar controls and meat price ceilings cripple soap supply. It laments housewives facing humiliation at stores, fat salvage ending, and rising population outpacing production, accusing the system of failing to serve a clean nation. It mocks Soviet and American roles in fats and hints at wartime guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stalin
Uncle Sam
f.H,i
Welcome influx of Ohio University students in Athens
Athens welcomes over 4 500 OU students reshaping the town. Local business benefits as housing and services strain to accommodate the newcomers. Joy replaces worry as veterans return with education as the focus and the campus becomes the heart of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio University
Southeastern Ohio
LOOK WHO'S ASKING ABOUT RUSSIA DEMAND FOR TROOP DISPOSITION INFO
Russia asks Allied nations for data on troop dispositions, a surprising move given its iron grip around much of Europe. The piece questions Moscow's stance and the implications for postwar security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Kremlin
Europe
Democratic Party PAC split over Wallace affair and 1944 strategy
Peter Edson analyzes the break between the Democratic Party and the Political Action Committee after Henry Wallace's removal. He notes Hannegan's denials of PAC influence, the party's shift right, and the challenge to win independent voters in the November election amid labor and anti radical sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Party
Political Action Committee
Henry Wallace
White House
Wallace
Robert E. Hannegan
Hannegan
PAC
Organized Labor
Democratae Pelmean
Roosevelt
Treve
Harry
Plains serviceman arrives in California
Mrs. Mary Lovsey Bickley of The Plains reports her husband Hap Bickley has arrived in California from overseas service after 18 months in the armed forces. He expects a discharge and will return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mary Lovsey Bickley
the Plains
Hap” Bickley
California
Chauncey WCTU Plans To Attend Convention
Chauncey WCTU members plan to attend the WCTU Convention set to convene tomorrow at the First Christian Church in Athens. County president is Mrs Blanche Starkey of Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Wctu
WCTU
First Christian Church
Athens
Blanche Starkey
Nelsonville
Chauncey Personal Notes From The Plains Area
Sunday visitors and local social news from Chauncey include Mrs Carrie Chan nell hosting relatives from Milliray City Columbus and Athens attended Nazarene Church services. The Plains residents L D Nelson Leta visited Worthington and Columbus and Don Nelson family. Chauncey hosts a dinner with Frank Lands Jr and his parents M M Bowman Circleville family. Choir rehearsal announced for The Mains Methodist Church with Kenneth Reed and Chauncey guests of Searles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Carrie Channell
the Plains
Frank Williams
Milliray City
Harold Blazer
Marvin
Columbus
Stan Stanley
Kent
Anna Wiley
Athens
the Nazarene Church
L. D. Nelson
Leta
Family learns serviceman husband stationed in Seattle
Mr. and Mrs. Deoree Culver of The Plains receive word from daughter Mrs Dy Sander and son Dennis that their son in law Earl Sanders, husband of Mrs Sanders, has arrived in Seattle to be with his stationed wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Deoree Culver
the Plains
Dy Sander
Dennis
Seattle
Wash
Sanders
Earl
Homecoming at Hooper Ridge Church of Christ
Annual homecoming at Hooper Ridge observed on September fifteenth with Joseph Zavadsky of Kentucky delivering the Sunday morning sermon. A cafeteria dinner followed in the church and Teater spoke on The Church is Rewarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Church of Christ
Hooper Ridge
Joseph Zavadsky
Kentucky
Teater
Garden Club Meets at The Plains Home
Chauncey The Plains Garden Club will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Harry Wallace in The Plains for a regular session and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
The
Plains Garden Club
Harry Wallace
Plains
Couple Marries in Chauncey Home Ceremony
Alvin Dorris Gassel wed Marvene Ella Strawn in Chauncey at a home ceremony officiated by Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the First Church of Christ. The single ring rite was performed with Charles O Rourk and spouse in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Alvin Dorris Gassel
Marvene Ella Strawn
Lancaster
Gilbert Courtney
First Church of Christ
Charles Orourk
Prayer Meetings Held By Chauncey Churches
Young people of The Plains Church of the Nazarene plan a Friday morning prayer gathering at 7 36 a m in Ida Bricker’s home led by Mrs Mary Stalder Pilgrim Church in Chauncey hosts a weekly prayer meeting at 7 30 p m tonight in the church with expected turnout of congregants and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
the Plains Church of the Nazarene
Ida Bricker
Mary Stalder
Pilgrim Church
Social Notes From Lottridge
Lottridge social column lists recent dinner guests and visitors to local homes including the Al len and Davis families, Rev. and Mrs. Frost, Barbara Sue, and Walter Frost. Various visits span Sept. 15 to Sept. 18 with guests from Bashan, Gra ham, and nearby towns, plus travel to Salem and Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie
DeVause Snyder
Graham Chanel
Carrie Gainer
Gainer
A. H. Bauey
Orvey Gainer
Una Brinker
Bashan
Clarence Warner
Milford
John Archer
Lottridge
U. B. Church of Success
Mir. Taylor Xounus
Edward Blake
L. H. Allen
R. M. Allen
Hirs
SE. W Burnside
Methodist Church Unit Convenes at The Plains
The Aten's Brotherhood of The Plains Methodist Church held its monthly meeting at The Plains Methodist Church Chauncey with CHAUNCEX C J McCullough presiding. Rev Gilbert Courtner of the First Church of Christ Chauncey was guest speaker. An Athens quartet sang and L V Calvin with Dude Grandy of The Plains also performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncex
C. J. McCullough
Aten’s Brotherhood of the Plains Methodist Church
Gilbert Courtner
First Church of Christ
Chauncey
Athens
L. V. Calvin
Dude Grandy
The
Plains
Rutland High Elects Class Officers and Cheerleaders
Rutland High School announces student government results with each grade naming a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. The 206 enrolled pupils reflect strong participation as the school also elects a year’s cheerleaders: Betty Miller Janet Theobald Helen Taylor and Joan Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Rutland High School
Earle Nelson
John Phillips
Betty Miller
Joann Bartrum
Ralph Swan
Tommy Donahue
Naomi Graham
Beulah Kennedy
Donald Wells
David Colwell
Carol Snowden
Fred Williamson
Sth
Bill Brown
Joan Smith
Gallipolis Ferry Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits
Gallipolis Ferry residents share visits and health notes. Mrs. Bessie Gardener improves after illness while relatives from Gallipolis and Point Pleasant visit. The Young People’s Union at Jordan Baptist Church gathers Fridays at 730 pm. Many locals travel to Huntington for shopping and family visits, with several weekend hosts and a minor injury report from Lawrence Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis Ferry
Bessie Gardener
Claude Miller
Gallipolis
Ora Mbliller
Young People’s Union of
John R Lindbeck
Homer Long
G. D. Nibert
Howard Daugherty
Okley Faudree
Huntington
Clarence V. Henderson
James Franklin
Kenova
W.va
C. V. Henderson
J. H. Farley
Jerry Sloan
Huptington
Charlies Ruieh
Wallace attack on world peace sparks harsh public rebuke
The Public Forum letter condemns Henry A. Wallace for his Madison Square Garden speech, calling it treasonous and more damaging than atomic bombs. It accuses Wallace of being a 100 percent Communist and urges American voters to respond, noting President Truman's awareness. The note is signed by Chase and Timmons from Middletown, dated Sept. 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Wallace
Madison Square Garriion
eParl Harbor
Henry A. Wallace
Truman
Chase
Timmons
Middletown
Radio Highlights Signal Time Changes Across Zones
Networks resume standard time Sunday ending daylight saving drives fewer conflicts. In standard areas shows shift an hour later while daylight zones show no clock change. A five minute broadcast by President Truman airs next Tuesday night for the opening of the nationwide community chest drive. Programs listed include NBC Mr and Mrs North Great Gildersleeve District Attorney Kay Kyser Dinah Shore Frank Sinatra Dinah Shore guest in the house on CBS. ABC Lone Ranger Fish and Hunt Court of Missing Heirs Frankie Carle. Mutual Name of Song Quiz Xavier Cugat Author Meets the Critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nets
Truman
Nbc—T
Mrs. North
Gildersleeve
Kay Kyser
Dennis Day
CBS
the Whistler
Frank Sinatra
Dinah Shore
Joan Lorring
ABC
Frankie Carle
MBS
Xavier Cugat
Also Mentioned on This Page
David Lawre Lawrence
National Dispatch
Old Sport
Iowa
NEA Servics
Ohio
Barth
Peter Edson
Sia
America
Britain
Lee Gaston
Omah
Glenn Gaston
Clarksburg
W- Va
Charles Robinson
Linda
Ira Robinson
Slim
Alim Lam
R. M. Adien
Eleanor
Emma ‘Chevalier
Paul Robinson
Parkersburg
L. A. Townsend
Arnold Bernards
Micheal Kinnear
Gordon Collins
Tuppers Plains
John Chevalier
John Depoy
W. A. Tenney
Methodist Church
Rutland High Class
By Galbraith
EA Service
Pat
Manchuria
the Public Forum
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!