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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1948
Page
4
Athens newspaper page lists publishers Gerdor K Rush and Joan V. Webb with AP affiliation. Subscription rates shown for various durations by carrier and mail, with US and foreign pricing. Second Class Matter under 1915 act noted.
The piece argues price control is a cross party political issue with appealing aims but warns 20 economists doubt its effectiveness. It cites European failures, rationing by force, black market scarcity, and racketeering while blaming broader economic forces for high prices not retailers or manufacturers.
The American Petroleum Institute and American Gas Association report that U S proved oil and natural gas liquids reserves grew by 700 million barrels in 1947 while consumption reached a record 2 billion barrels. Proved reserves near 25 billion barrels, up from 16 billion a decade earlier, with caveats on unproved sources and future tech.
Night patrolmen in Gallipolis apprehended escapee Walter Smith 77 from Lakin Institute Lakin West Virginia and returned him to authorities. Since he was a ward of the state no extradition papers were needed. In municipal court Dale P Fisher Eureka was fined five dollars for intoxication.
Ohio River remains stationary from Wheeling to Benwood and to Gallipolis with water gauges at 17.6 and 25.3 feet. Gallipolis locks note ships Cornell Republic of Pittsburgh Teddy No 4 Edward Boggs Creighton with varying loads and downtimes, Kanawha Falls reading 5.97 rigrs.
Peter Edson reports that Army Air Force and Naval aviation planners confront a return to prewar bottlenecks. shortages of strategic materials, need for prioritized allocations, and the lack of wartime production aids slow the shift to jet engines and faster, longer-range aircraft. Congress must authorize new allocation controls for progress.
GALLIPOLIS Car collision injures 18 year old R Crabtree of Ironton when his pickup skids in front of a car driven by 38 year old William Byrider of Oak Hill on Route 75 north of Oak Hill around 2 a.m. Crabtree suffers a compound fracture. treated by Dr. W O Woodyard and hospitalized in Ironton. Also arrested for reckless driving was 75 year old John H Ramsey of near Wellston, fined $5 and costs by Mayor Clark.
Gallipolis admissions include Don ald McCorkle Oak Hill Joylanda Russell Vinton Mrs Clarence Coughenour Cheshire Mrs Ola Neal Gallipolis Mr Homer Mattox Heights W Va Miss Gusta Rose Gallipolis Mrs John Dillard Middleport Mrs Floyd Daniels Gallipolis Robert F Drake Charleston W Va Mr John H Berry Addison Discharges include Mrs Einan Darling Mrs O J White Norman Poether Harlan Conley and Carl Lynn Cameron.
Gallipolis locks show higher gauges after rains with upper 18.1 and lower 25.3 feet at midnight. Vessels moving include Hurley, Creighton, Teddy No. 4, Boggs, Marlen, and Heekin with various up and down movements. Kanawha Falls reports a rising reading of 666.
Mrs. Virginia Hesson of Henderson was admitted Friday to the Point Clinic for surgery.
A political column argues that Congress and the people must guard democracy from military and bureaucratic overreach. It criticizes the president and State Department, urges citizens to support elected representatives, and warns against fear campaigns and communists undermining Congress.
William Athey Ryger was appointed township trustee for Cheshire by Judge John W. Howell of the probate court. He was the sole applicant, replacing the resigning Cheshire magistrate, making the appointment obligatory for the probate judge.
Captain Tom W. Jones of Middleport campaigned for re election as state senator during a visit to Gallipolis on Thursday. He is a veteran lawmaker and chair of the utilities committee and a member of the finance committee. He has also worked as a coal miner section hand teacher and soldier.
Gallia County holding a light Democratic showing with 29 candidates. five offices uncontested. Notable races include commissioners and sheriff contests among Republicans and one Democrat, while two candidates visit, including Capt. Tom W. Jones who backs a $100000 appropriation and Frank Lausche promoting inland lakes and flood control.
Holzer Hospital Nursing School in Gallipolis has attracted 18 sets of sisters with ties across multiple classes. The report highlights three three sister families and numerous pairings spanning cities including Detroit Huntington Wellston Chillicothe and Zanesville with graduates entering or enrolling through 1950.
Judge William H. Jones fines Leroy Miller 23 Point Pleasant 100 dollars and costs and suspends driving rights for six months after a High Patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. Miller was arrested after a chase in which city officer Gordon Fisher claimed the car reached 85 mph, then wrecked in a field with witnesses saying it spun five times. The car carried two West Virginia license plates and was owned by Diamond Motor Sales Co. Charleston WV.
Gallipolis 26 year old Clyde Putney was arrested on a charge of driving while under the influence after his auto ran off Route 141 three miles west of Gallipolis in the early hours, state patrol reported.
Gallipolis Willard F. Queen, 38, Jackson, fined 100 dollars after ar rest by the state highway patrol and arraignment before Mayor W A Ridenour. An accident investigation was filed. John D. Blevins, 65, Wellston, sideswiped a pickup driven by Foster J. Shelton, 50, Wellston. no arrests or injuries. John T. Lewis, 27, Gallipolis, cited for fictitious license plates before Judge William H. Jones on April 5. Francis Gothard, 54, Gallipolis, fined 15 dollars for driving on the wrong side of the road.
Galliaville report states Theodore Gilmore turned himself in to sheriff deputies on an intoxication charge. He appeared before Opal Shato, justice of the peace, and was fined 25 dollars and costs and sent to the county jail. Jesse Burnett and Oakie Roach were each fined 10 dollars and costs on intoxication charges after arrest by deputies. amounts paid and they were released.
Gallipolis city police report Gordon Franklin 51 Bladen was arrested and released on a 15 bond for intoxication. Ben Rake Kananga was taken into custody on a drunk and disorderly charge and awaits arraignment.
Gil Dodds, famed distance runner, spoke at Gallipolis about sportsmanship at the first annual fathers and sons banquet. He urged doing your best, abiding by the rules, playing clean, and following Jesus as life coach to finish prepared to meet the final judge. Dodds, preparing for Olympic tryouts, recalled 1943 Sullivan Award and a recent world-record beat. The event drew about 150, with entertainment by Elias Jones and remarks by Rev. A J Hakes.
A Gallia County View argues AA offers unselfish support and fear conquering admission of struggle. It highlights Bill Irish of Columbus and the transformative personal recovery as a powerful, hopeful example rather than a proselytizing mission.
A catalog lists radio stations with their network affiliations and frequencies including WSAZ NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC Huntington 930 KC CBS WENS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC 700 KC remains as listed frequencies and affiliations.
A dense broadcast diario lists afternoon to midnight programming with concerts news segments plays and comedy features. Notable items include Veterans Panel News at 7:48 PM and a Sunday Theater showcase starring Janette Devie Sore with a 5 PM block.
A dense listing of radio programs with times and stations across the day. Notable shows include the Fred Waring Show Arthur Godfrey Show Kate Smith Speaks Queen for a Day and Bride and Groom plus musical selections from Paul Whiteman Records and Treasury Band Stand.
Patience Mond travels to London three times weekly for dressmaking study under two aunts who control her freedom. She grows closer to Paul Taylor on the train and at the cinema, sharing plans to meet in Stortford. When she returns home, her aunts fret over her mood and a lost library book, while Patience dreams of a future meeting with Paul and wrestles with family constraints.
The author argues miners and operators should not be favored in the dispute as workers grow wealth through thrift and investments. He notes potential pension stalling by operators, cites a $60 million loss from the walkout, and suggests new legislation may be needed while settlement funds are set aside.
A marriage license is granted to Urban Hugh Baldwin 24 farmer of Gallipolis and Mary Ann Cragg 19 waitress of Gallipolis. The couple plans to wed soon in Gallia County.
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