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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1948

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co. details and subscription rates

The notice lists established dates, publishers, and editors of The Messenger Publishing Co. It details Associated Press rights, and various home and mail subscription rates for different regions and durations. Foreign rates available on request.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Joan W. Webb Associated Press Cartier Messenger Ohio West Virginia Athens

Critique of Highway Patrol and 1948 Economy Suggests Troubled Traffic and Trade

A Cleveland Trust Co. analysis argues the Ohio State Highway Patrol is under pressure and calls for stricter highway enforcement. It notes drivers’ license and insurance shortcomings, hinted economic signals from retail and durable goods, and potential shifts if armament spending rises. The piece links traffic safety to broader industrial demand and 1948 spending prospects.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Department of Commerce Cleveland Trust Co

A Good Start in European Recovery Program leadership

The piece notes Paul G. Hoffman of Studebaker heads the European Recovery Program administration. It stresses the need for Western Europeans to lead their own recovery while the U.S. provides machinery and tools to spur productivity and rebuild Western Europe. The author hopes the effort becomes a strong, effective start.

Paul G. Hoffman Studebaker Motor Company Europe Hoffman Western Europe Greece

How's Business as Demand Shrinks After War Boom

The public bought record amounts for over two years due to wartime shortages and higher purchasing power, keeping demand strong despite high prices. As backlogs ease, consumer needs lessen and sellers struggle to sustain prior business levels across industries.

Campaign Stirs Interest Ahead of Republican Convention

A nationwide pull toward the Republican National Convention opening in Philadelphia on June 21 reflects intense pre convention enthusiasm. In the Midwest Taft Dewey Stassen and MacArthur lead the contest while Democratic momentum wanes as Wallace supporters fade amid appeasement signals from the candidate.

Midwest Philadelphia George Bender Ohio Wisconsin Nebraska Middle Western Taft Dewey Stassen MacArthur Wallace Great Midwest

Methodist Church Baptisms Mark Weekend Service

The Rev. Mr. West led services at the Methodist Church with fourteen children and one adult baptized and one member received by letter. Local families attended and hosted guests from Radford Virginia and Dayton over the weekend.

Long Bottom West Methodist Church G. W A. H. Curtis Granville Damon Curtis W. W. Robinson Jean Barbara Radford C. M. Hoffman Jerry Matlack Robinson Josephine

Key West Meeting Fails to End Military Carrier Feud

Defense officials say Key West talks produced no final settlement on strategic bombing duties. Navy gains amphibious role and anti submarine duties while dispute over carrier use continues among Army Air Force and Navy.

Key West Marquis of Queensberry Navy Air Force John L. Sullivan Marine Corps Chief of Naval Operations Chief of Air Chief Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Chiefs Secretary of Defense Forrestal

Meigs County Orchestra Wins First at Rio Grande Meet

The Meigs County orchestra directed by Willis Aleshire won first at the intercounty meet held at Rio Grande. David Flanagan of Meigs won first prize in the violin contest. Mrs. Malcolm D. Hartley won an auto in a national contest. Dean T. C. McCracken was elected president of the Association of Ohio College Presidents and Deans at the 67th annual Ohio College Association meeting. A Massachusetts clergyman visiting Athens 135 years ago praised the settlement and surroundings.

Meigs County Willis Aleshire Rio Grande David Flanagan Meigs Malcolm D. Hartley Pomeroy Ohio College Association and Allied Societies T. C. McCracken College of Education Association of Ohio College Massachusetts Athens

Marietta Hosts 150th Anniversary Celebration Attendees

Mrs. Frank Crothers and Mrs. Roy Crothers attended with daughter Shirley, Floyd Crothers, Billy Achauer, all from Haydenville, at Marietta’s 150th anniversary event.

Frank Roy Crothers Shirley Floyd Crothers Billy Achauer Haydenville Marietta

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Lyons at The Plains

Five years ago a birthday dinner was given for Mrs Harry Lyons of The Plains. Guests included Mr Thomas and Mr and Mrs William Lyons of Bellaire with Mrs John Reese and Mrs Jonas and son Arthur of Gloucester. Others were Mr and Mrs John Martin, Mrs Lucy Surgeon, Mr and Mrs William Higley who returned to Albany after wintering at Lake Worth Florida. The Nelsonville Needle Club met at Mrs Harry Edingtons home. Luncheon was served to Mrs Webb and Mrs Frank Poston and to Mrs Harry Kelly and Mrs John Edington.

Harry Lyons the Plains Thomas William Lyons Bellaire John Reese Jonas Arthur, Glouster John Martin Lucy Surgeon William Higley Albany Lake Worth, Fla Nelsonville

Wallace manifesto frames Wallace seek for world peace and risks

The piece reviews Henry A. Wallace's Toward World Peace arguing his third party push seeks co mpromise with the Soviet Union, warns against a munitions economy and rearmament, and frames his campaign as a religious struggle challenging get-tough policy and civil liberties concerns.

The Times Soviet Union Wallace Mr. Wallace Indianapolis State Department United States Capitol Hill House Committee On Un-American Activities

War trophy honor for Middleport American Legion post

Joseph D. Bryan writes from Middleport April 9 praising Commander Jacob Turner of Feeney-Bennett Post No. 128 for his persistent four month effort to acquire a war trophy and for backing veteran causes including the Ohio State Bonus. He commends Turner as a strong community leader and notes the post’s growing role for good in Middleport.

the Messenger Feeney-Bennett American Legion Middleport Jacob Turner Turner Ohio

Local Social Visits Highlight Kimbolton Guests

Miss Hazel Edington and Mrs. Marcia Sheppard joined Mr. and Mrs. B S Rhodes and their two children for a visit to Mrs. Rhodes' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pidcock, in New Marshfield.

Hazel Edington Marcia Sheppard B. S. Rhodes Kimbolton Rhodes Ed Pidcock New Marshfield

Easter visiting and family tales fill Radcliff notes

Mrs Wayne Cooper and Olen and Karen visited relatives in Fostoria. Beverly Cottrill spent a weekend with Andrew Wiseman in Rising Sun. John Biene and Jack Emrich from Columbus visited Minnie Perry. Ruth Jean Emrich returned home. Ardath Pierce visited her aunt Mrs John Hoctor. Clyde Pierce family visited Hoctors. Ardath returned home with them. Ruth Swisher joined W R Holcomb to Columbus for Helen Holcomb’s Ohio State commerce degree. Mary Trotter Visited McLaughlin aunts. Johnny Palmer ill with measles while visiting his grandfather in South Vienna. Mrs Clyde Camp returned from St Francis Hospital. Jean Pierce of Dennis on high school faculty spent Easter at home. Mrs Claire Trainer visited her father John Pendleton. James Richard Cummings visited Columbus. Graham Haning and wife from Columbus spent Easter with Eli Bowen’s family. High School students joined an Easter egg hunt at Dicky Price’s home.

Dicky Price Gladys Pierce

Blood bank planned for Jews injured in Palestine

Announcement last night described creating a U S blood bank to aid Jews wounded in Palestine fighting, aiming to support medical relief efforts amid the conflict.

New York U. S Palestine

Funeral notices and local updates from Blue Lake area

Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia Wogan followed a Dover Hospital birth. illness reported from a rabid fox bite affected Mrs. Vila Unree and Mrs. Susan Burnette. Baptisms delayed due to Rev. Charles Lusher illness. Bill Walters caught a 37 pound blue catfish in Blue Lake. Mary Sawders and Howard Lee Cox wed in Gallipolis. Mrs. Virginia Halley ill. Willie Sheets funeral at Mercersville Baptist Chapel with Mrs. C. E. Sheets.

Blue Lake Sylvia Wogan Dover Hospital Mt. Hermon A. Be Vila Unree Susan Burnette Charles Lusher Bill Walters Mary Sawders Howard Lee Cox Gallipolis Virginia Halley

Radio Programs Area Stations List Summary

Radio stations in Ohio and West Virginia are listed with call letters and frequencies including BC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC, WCOL Columbus 1230 KC, WSAZ Huntington 930 KC, CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC, WCHS Charleston 580 KC, WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC, WHKC Columbus 610 KC and UTAMOVA Miqarictts 1490 KC.

WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS

Historical Radio Schedule Fragments Reflect 1940s Midwest Broadcasts

Fragmented OCR lists station programs and time slots featuring news, entertainment, and kiddies hours from a midcentury network. Names like Lowell Thomas and Amos and Andy appear among varied shows and anchors across multiple time blocks and regions.

Mabe Dhs Network Abe-Eact Kiddies Reneat Abe-Wert Mbs-Eact Freneat Mbs-West Murete Abe Science Dhs-East Lum Abner Reneat Abe Lowell Thomas Freneat Ecbs Sinner Clob Abe Baste Reviah Che Mewe Abec Futton Lewis Jr—mbe Newe Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe News Herman Ontntet Poh Croehe Abe Newe Broadecast Abe Murrow News Dhs Mbs Cbs Youth Abe Mysterions Cbs Bitty Rose Amos and Andy Gabriel Wheatter Pebber and Molly Abe Christopher Wells Boston Sememhony Abe Gregory Hood Bob Howe Studio One Rea Skelton Freedom Abc News Variety Mbc Cbe Abc News Abc West Vresas Ivasicarcaan

The Innocent Impostor Pesthe Boats

Patience Mond travels to London thrice weekly for dressmaking school under two elderly aunts. She falls for Paul Taylor, but her twin Charlotte, a stage star, arrives to shake up Patience and arrange a lunch with Roger Dickson after Dwight Breeden from GAP invites Charlotte to a premiere danseuse role in a new film.

Patience Mond London Paul Taylor Patience Paul Charlotte Roger Dickson Roger Miss Carlotta England Carlotta Dwight Breeden States Savoy Grill Adelphi

Compromise Seen as End to Coal Work Stoppage

A newspaper column argues Joe Martin helped end a coal fields work stoppage by compromise. It warns compromises erode government authority and cites John L. Lewis as having excessive power, urging settlement by reasonable men without national cost.

Joe Martin Lewis Messenger John L. Lewis

WSCS Meeting Leads to New Treasurer Change

The WSCS of the Methodist Church met on April 7 with 10 members. Linnie Swan was elected treasurer replacing Mrs. Betty Toush who plans to move to a farm in West Shade. The next meeting is set for April 21 at the church.

van Torrence Bert German Corpus’ Christi Texas Morgan Howard Young Paden City W. Va D. J. Lowden Clydia Thompson

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