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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1949
Page
4
Classified style notice lists newspaper delivery options and rates for Daily and Sunday issues. It specifies carrier and mail rates by region, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly prices, and notes eligibility and post office entry in Athens Ohio.
The article argues inflation has ended, with price declines and reduced costs spreading through auto and consumer goods sectors. It criticizes President Truman’s failed control proposals, notes Communist influence in Henry Wallace’s campaign, and covers the North Atlantic Pact signings and UN reflections as global peace efforts face uncertain futures.
In Harlan County Kentucky a town has had five police chiefs since August with one killed another wounded two resigned and a fifth convicted of manslaughter yet the mayor has hundreds of job applications for the hazardous post In New York City a tavern keeper fights to restore nickel beer facing boycotts and pickets but continues selling at a nickel The piece uses these tales to challenge claims that frontier spirit is dead or that modern civility has sapped courage.
Mr and Mrs John McCoy reside in Osborn where he works. Dr and Mrs Vernon Tharp of Columbus visited weekend with Mr and Mrs Harry Tharp. Several Columbus residents including C W Hodson and Jean Johnson visited family and friends in Osborn and Shawnee. Florence Hines returned home after weeks with Paul Nash in New Lexington and Elsie Hines in Columbus. Mrs Isabell Murray of Congo visited the Davis home with Mrs Glenna Williams and others.
Mae Bobo Norma and Paul Waites of Canal Winchester and Warren Polsley of Logan visited the L B Terry home. L A Parsons spent a week in West Virginia. W W Polsley returned from Logan and Canal Winchester and visited L B Terry. Woodall home callers included W D Miller Wooster and George McFarland near Winton plus George Tyler W M Johnston and family Charles Ratcliff near Ewington. Jasper Coen visited family. Jack Might called on Yankee St friends. Lawrence Strausbaugh and wife moved to a new home near Ewington. Mrs Verna Woodall
Mens and womens sections list TrueFalse questions on snakes Ides of March long ton and legal writs plus juries basic stitches and centuries plus a biblical quote and teen fantasy query. An official answer key follows with a garbled mixed sequence of letters and symbols.
Mr and Mrs William Hill announce a second daughter. Mr and Mrs William Kaido near Glouster are maternal grandparents. Mr and Mrs Robert Ochs of Columbus visited Grace Post. The Church of God hosts Southern Ohio ministers April 5 with Rev W A Wilson Rev A Atrvin and Rev F E A line as speakers. The Rev A Mitchell is local pastor. Mr and Mrs Arthur Harris Jr announce a son Garey Lee with Arthur Harris Sr as paternal grandfather. Mr and Mrs Sam Holt of Columbus announce a son with grandfather Arthur Harris, local. Mrs Martha Newton of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Banevich Sr of East Hill. Mrs Banevich recovering from illness. Clarence Thomas returned home after White Cross Hospital stay. Mr and Mrs Thomas Canoles hosted Mrs Earl Roberts of Hebron. Canoles returned to work after illness.
Edson argues the United States must rethink its stance toward Franco Spain. He notes that withholding a Madrid ambassador failed to topple Franco, and UN pressure backfired, solidifying his grip. He cites trade figures, calls for reform, and critiques Madrid's propaganda and lack of free elections.
A catalog of radio stations by network and frequency includes NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC
Radio and network listings detail hourly programs from 6:00 pm to midnight including news reports, sports discussions, variety shows and dramas across CBS NBC ABC MBS and related networks. Notable programs include This Is Your Life Bob Hope Show News and Commentary and Fibber and Molly with various hosts and repeat slots.
Radio program list from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM features a slate of shows including Morning 9:00 Honeymoon in N Y, 9:15 Barnyard Follies, 9:30 The Clevelandaires and other acts across CBS NBC and ABC networks. Notable entries include The Godfrey Hour, Say It With Music, Queen for a Day, Bride and Groom, Bob Lewis Show, Kay Kyser Show, and Treasury Band with various affiliate notes.
Rockbridge area reports special Easter services at the Advent Christian Church. Walter Hull has been ill at home for months. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Baldwin of Laura Ohio visited Mrs. Nellie Later. Delmar Later hosted Earl and Ralph Canaan and Ralph Hacker for a March 25 birthday event. Numerous local families shared dinners and gatherings in Rockbridge and nearby towns.
Roger the Lodger schemes to train as an officer during wartime while hosting high ranking officers at the Roberts home. A missing car key triggers a scramble as Major Drummond and Mrs Drummond depart for Alaska, and a transportation agent hints at a dubious fix to get Roger and companions home. The tale ends with a cliffhanger as a car-lock fix is proposed.
Dr Edwin P Jordan discusses varicose veins causing swelling and ulcers and notes elastic bandages injections and surgery as treatments. He covers prevention of ulcer swelling and the common cystocele condition requiring operation for cure.
Columbus Ohio two Franklin County commissioners C P Lauderbaugh and Harry T Vigor pleaded innocent to 14 counts of misconduct in office. They were released on bonds under $1000. Indictments charge failure to seek competitive bidding on 76 temporary homes for veterans and failure to submit contracts for prosecutor approval.
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