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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1951
Page
4
HAL BOYLE reports on George Bernard Shaw whose fortune funds a survey to replace English 26 letters with 40. Shaw argued the alphabet wastes time and ink, advocating simplification to save millions. critics mock the idea while Shaw remains a master moralist who used wit to urge clarity.
Virus disease attacking the liver infectious or epidemic hepatitis is spread by blood transfusion needles tattooing and other routes Most recover without serious after effects but the illness is unpleasant with fever jaundice and long recovery Rest and diet are key and abstaining from alcohol is advised Prevention is emphasized as the primary defense with attention to new infection sources and ongoing health care
Column notes that a Western European army of 60 to 70 divisions, six American, is being formed under General Eisenhower with General Bradley outlining airpower and A-bomb superiority as key to repelling Soviet forces. Bradley stresses air supremacy and strategy to compel Russian concentration, while concerns persist about execution and Russian delays. The piece credits Eisenhower and the joint chiefs and suggests European confidence rising as communist influence wanes in elections.
The piece argues that rising prices hurt both consumers and merchants by reducing purchasing power and squeezing profits. It explains that high prices raise costs for retailers while lowering turnover, often yielding lower net profits, and asserts retailers will oppose inflation to protect both themselves and consumers.
Charles E. Wilson, defense mobilizer, predicts the West will soon have enough military power to guard against the Soviet Union. The remark, described as heartening, is tempered by a note of skepticism about its accuracy and timing.
General Motors reports net profits of 834 million dollars for 1950, a figure greater than the combined profits of 125 Class I railroads and the entire steel industry. The report underscores GM’s status as a financially strong corporation.
Two American observers from the National Student Association report at Prague’s World Student Congress that U.S. students are ill prepared for international debate. They note heavy Soviet influence, small U.S. delegation, and a need for broader language study and global understanding to strengthen American student visibility in international gatherings.
The quote reflects a belief that human pride betrays weakness while self knowledge, humility, and love embody divine strength. Attributed to Mary Baker Eddy in a reflective paraphrase, it cites a line about the first feat of a truly great man being humility, with a stylistic nod to Ruskini.
In a hospital setting Tim Reese, bound to a wheelchair, confesses love to Jean Roland as she visits before Europe. Jean leaves for Paris with Paul Pandora, while Tim mails funny letters from Cedar Brook. Jean sends Midge a complete ensemble Tim created, inspiring Midge to mirror the elegance and confidence.
Step by step diagrams and directions for measuring and making chair and couch slipcovers. Includes material needs fabric color tips and trimming hints. Send 26 cents plus 1st class mailing to Anne Cabot The Athens Messenger 1150 Avenue of the Americas New York NY. Also Anne Cabot’s BIG new album features dozens of designs gifts decorations and features plus 4 gift patterns and directions for 25 cents
The Washington County Pioneers Association will observe Pioneer Day on April 7 with a 6 p.m. dinner at Gilman Avenue Methodist Church. President W. Ray Irvine of Marietta College will speak, as civic fraternal educational and religious bodies in the area are invited to participate.
Glouster area notes record Mr. and Mrs. Ted Shilling and daughter Sandra visiting Trimble and relatives before heading to Athens. Vern Sayre’s heart ailment at Trimble home shows improvement. Courtneys Pettit and three children visited Trimble from West Carrollton, visiting Pettit family and R. E. Davis in nearby areas. Multiple calls and visits among residents of Trimble, Carbon Hill, and surrounding towns are listed, including plans for Col Kirk’s Oslo attaché role and other social visits across Glouster, Zanesville, Columbus, and Athens corridors.
Mrs. Joan Sorden and son Dannie return home from visits in Cincinnati and elsewhere to relatives in Harrisonville. Several families gave or received visits, with Ermer Finlan Hinds and Welsh households hosting, plus trips to Columbus noted. A new baby Geary Wayne was born to Ray and unnamed spouse at Mason Clinic, with Noah Birchfield and James Borgan as grandparents. Easter visits included Maxine Markins with Ray Wilson parents, and Altima Atkins mentioned among attendees.
A noisy, fragmented listing of radio stations NBC WLW Cincinnati KN KC WSAZ Huntington WENS Columbus WCHS Charleston WHKC Columbus WMOA Ma netta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens WJEH Gallipolis and extensive noon to midnight daily program grid. Includes news, music, drama, kid segments, sports, and syndicated shows across multiple stations.
A jumble of station lineups shows WLWC WBNS WSAZ and more with listed programs by time, including Eddie Mann Trio Meetin Time Kukla Fran and Ollie News and Showroom in early evening slots and later news and variety shows. The OCR text details multiple channels and a mix of children's programs, talk shows, sports and dramas across Monday and Tuesday schedules.
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