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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1949
Page
4
This item cites subscription rates for the Athens Ohio post and includes an editorial snippet arguing that today’s learning fails to prepare youths for hard work and discipline. It mentions mail and carrier delivery options and dates back to 1918 Act as part of its publication history.
A social worker backed bill in Ohio would bar boys from selling papers, reversing an exemption in child labor rules. Proponents note two hearings. critics argue paper routes teach discipline, responsibility, and practical skills for life after school.
Ohio State Highway Patrol faces retention problems due to long hours and low starting pay. The Sandusky Register-Star-News argues for raising starting pay from 219 to 270 dollars monthly to attract capable recruits and maintain high standards, noting 133 of 256 trainees resigned postwar and urging legislative action.
The Nation Today notes Congress faces a $42 billion annual bill including running government and three major items. It explains authorized vs appropriated spending, with Taft and Wherry proposing cuts to the Marshall Plan and debate ahead on the Atlantic Pact and defense funding.
Steve Canyon readers vote in an impromptu poll on the best years of American life with The Best Years of Our Lives taking top honors. Milton Caniff notes the film finished far ahead of rivals, with State Fair next in line in two versions. Other top ten include An American Romance The Human Comedy The Birth of a Nation You Cant Take It with You Good Sam Sitting Pretty A Date with Judy and I Remember Mama.
The column lists recent visits and stays among families in Reno, Columbus, Charleston, Reedsville, Belpre, Antiquity, and nearby areas. Names include Weber, Keller, Orr, McKay, Jones, Watson, Bentz, Ballard, Rose, White, Offutt, and Rose, with several weekend visits, transfers, and concert attendance noted.
The senior class presents a three act comedy Let Us Grow Up at Union Hall in Chesterhill tonight. Featured cast includes students from the high school as the show aims to entertain town residents with humorous scenes and light entertainment.
Quiz page presents ten questions across men women and teens about aviation Bible geography politics sports and health. An answer key is scrambled with odd characters and symbols following the list.
Those present at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Waltz on April 3 included Clarence Gtray Wellston Miss Mary Helen McCormick John Ewing Theresa McCormick Charleston W V Mr and Mrs J L Clark and daughter Anne Rio Grande Mrs Clem Wilcox Vinton Mr and Mrs James McCormick Wilkesville The gathering observed the birthday anniversaries of Eloise Thompson Gray and Mary Helen McCormick Land transfers noted Essie Hartsook deeded land to Eleanor White and Chester White They bought a small house on the Cremeans property and are adding to it Mrs Glen Milamore visited Ratcliff and attended OES inspection at Wilkesville Ermel Ward received confirmation papers and is now postmaster of Vinton Gene Henson of Cleveland stayed with Charles Casto Jessie Holcomb moved to McArthur Jack Bauer was in Vinton Max Barns returned from Columbus ill Stella Wilcox
Edson reports naval secretary Sullivan clashed with Defense and Army leaders over naval affairs at a cabinet meeting. President Truman had to reassure Sullivan and remind him the time was not right to press his subject.
Elizabeth R. Roberts recounts a wartime housing effort in Great Falls Montana as Mr and Mrs Roberts take in lodgers to ease shortages. A young Air Transport Command captain and his wife seek basement space with a baby, negotiate cooking rights and laundry use, and transform the laundry into a kitchenette with help from a neighbor.
Dr Edwin P. Jordan notes William Harvey's experiments showing the heart’s role in pumping blood to the lungs and returning via veins, transforming medicine though not all details were known. He explains phlebitis as a difficult post op complication and the need to locate infection and tailor treatment.
A列 of area radio stations includes NBC WLW Cincinnati at 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.
A detailed list of programs and time slots for multiple networks including CBS ABC and MBS. Entries cover news reports sports shows dances dramas commentaries and variety programs from early evening to midnight with repeats and network notes. The schedule maps hosts titles and program names across stations Abe CBS MBS ABC and more.
The listing outlines a dense April program with morning to evening radio shows. Notable entries include Honeymoon in N Y, The Bob Poole Show, Fred Waring Show, Say It With Music, Kate Smith Half Hour, Lunch With Lopez, Queen for a Day, Bride and Groom, and Kay Kyser Show among others across Abe, CBS, ABC, and MBS networks.
Mr and Mrs Kessell Ferrel and children Betty Lee Keith and Fred of Dayton visited Mrs Ferrel's parents Mr and Mrs A F Swan over the weekend. Mrs Maggie Coleman and Mr and Mrs Cheryl Neinhart of Parkersburg visited Mr and Mrs William Stethem. WSCS at the Methodist Church was invited to the parsonage at Reedsville for a meeting on May 4.
Mrs. Mary Drummonds of Charleston visited her mother Mrs Harlow Tate. Mr and Mrs J A Searls visited Mr and Mrs William Gardner of Finley. Mr and Mrs Roy Rife of Illinois spent a weekend with Horton Rife. Charles C Bradbury purchased a new car. Mary B Sisson.
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