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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1948
Page
4
The record notes a local act passed under the 1918 statute, identifying the governing body and the general scope of the law as cited in the proceedings. It references the act's applicability to municipal affairs and administrative procedures.
News notes report Mrs. Garen Stansbury and Mrs. James Titus organizing a Reedsville garden club. Officers include E. L. Clark as president, Lin nie Swan as vice president, Kathryn Hayman as secretary, and Cora Swan as treasurer. Thelma Johnson of Pomeroy returns from Chicago with X ray postgraduate study. Entertains visitors Miss Kay Murphy of Columbus Dispatch. Edna Way of Ohio University Art Department and John Rood open watercolors and wood sculpture exhibit at Chubb Library Art Gallery.
Patience decides to follow and tell Paul the truth about last night. On the train she is kissed by Roger as Paul arrives and a confrontation ensues in which Paul accuses her of lies. She leaves him at Oakley and returns home to family, ready for continuation.
The piece argues for strong military buildup to deter Russia, citing B 29s bases in Siberia and 260 to 300 submarines as evidence. It criticizes Congress for rushing into a wide war program, calls for unified defense under top leadership, and warns that without decisive action the nation faces a dangerous, disordered policy.
Elizabeth Mahr of Columbus hosts Susie and J M Mahr with Grandma Mrs Robert Goodlive for a weekend. Mrs Goodlive and Mrs Blankmanship drive to Columbus to return the youngsters. The Aukers of Mt Vernon hosted by Mr and Mrs Pearl Auker along with Stubb s and Fink families from New Straitsville visit Mrs H M Rutgers. Paul Dunn and daughter Rosann of Logan visit Pearl Auker. Lester Nixon of Gore visits grandparents Elmer and Mrs Elmer Nixon. Mrs Carl Dunkle and daughter Carlena visit New Straitsville. Inez Rutgers also mentioned in social notices.
The NBC Moscow bureau reporter Robert Magidoff left the Soviet Union after authorities accused him of espionage. The columnist argues he may have been used to test American intelligence goals and suggests the expulsion served to protect anti atomic defenses information rather than prove spying. Cecilia Nelson’s Soviet allegiance is noted as a contributing factor.
Sam Simmons, publisher of a Spencer weekly in 1912, argues against universal military training. He warns about indoctrination and the risk of a costly, ongoing military program. He suggests using existing trained men and reservists, while delaying conscription to avoid economic ruin.
E. J. Eddy is named president Emmett Anderson vice president F P Clark secretary C L Palmer C A Bingman E S Bingman S A Park and Earl Faires form an executive committee Ray Andrews resigns as Buchtel School teacher to take a Manila Philippines post Attorney Mrs John C Pettit return to Logan after three months at Magnolia Springs Ala Hockingport School lists perfect attendance Nina Randolph Gladys Randolph George Kidder Tom Chute
The text explains how bile flow disruption leads to gallstones from factors like overweight and inactivity and notes symptoms such as indigestion and right shoulder pain. It covers X ray diagnosis, surgical removal decisions, and non surgical management focusing on diet and exercise. It also mentions quinine side effects including tinnitus as a caution in medical usage.
Mrs. Alice Drake dies at home after months of illness with funeral at her daughter’s home and burial in Malta Cemetery. Clair S. Hiatt dies of a heart attack with services at Pennsville Church of Christ. Lulu McPherson cur rently convalesces after major surgery at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Various local residents visit relatives and guests from Canton, Baltimore, and Marietta over weekends.
The article explains there is no real man-eating tree and that legends refer to small plants that trap insects. It clarifies that these plants catch prey but do not pose a danger to humans.
The Mason guild met at Mrs. Emma Ryan’s home with members including Mrs. Walsh, Martine, Roush, Young, and others. Flood damage was minor, Wahama High School reopened, and Father Huppert held mass at St. Joseph’s. The Mason PTA hosted a ninth grade play and elected officers. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Oscar Hart. Former Chauncey resident Sir Wilhelm Columbus visited.
Action to create a community playground under the Sugar Creek School Community Club was taken after a meeting featuring William Saunders of the juvenile court. The club, a few months old, has funded band instruments for Sugar Creek School children and plans to coordinate with Mr Saunders to develop recreational facilities.
Mrs. Ara Withem Swanson, formerly of Chauncey and now of Cleveland, is recovering satisfactorily from major surgery in a Cleveland hospital. She is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Withem of Chauncey.
Mrs. Bertha Sanders Mrs. Ida Hill Miss Olive Brookins Mrs. Edith McDaniel and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield traveled to Glouster Thursday night to attend an inspection of the Eastern Star.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sanders of Millfield entertained last week at dinner for their guests Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson of Columbus.
Mrs Elizabeth Harvey Chauncey and sister Mrs Mary Dew Chauncey visited Murray City last week to attend the funeral of Gene Propery. The body was returned from Guam. Funeral services and burial were held in Murray City.
Mrs Mabel Smith spent last week in Columbus visiting relatives. Mrs Eda Heffken of Millfield visited Lancaster friends. Mrs Rex Nagle of Millfield is in Akron with a seriously ill sister. Mr and Mrs Eugene Morgan and Donna Jean returned to Columbus after visiting Chauncey relatives. Edward Mingus visited his sister near Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Harry Blick and daughter and Mr and Mrs Herbert Berry of Lancaster were guests of the Harveys in Chauncey.
Miss Isabel Courtney, music instructor in Tipp City schools, spent the weekend in Chauncey at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Courtney.
Members of the Millfield Needle Club were entertained last week at the Trimble home of Mrs. Mabel Sisson. Dessert was served to Elizabeth Robinett Ida Hill Olive Brookins Edith McDaniel Donna Thomas Kathryn McDaniel Jessie Fulton and Nellie Brookins.
Eastern local time feeds list stations NBC WLW Cincinnati WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus CHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg WHKC Marietta MBOA Marietta network timing notes daylight saving adjustments may shift relay hours and some last minute changes cannot be included
A dense listing of radio programs across networks abc cbs mbs and more detailing show times to April 27 including news music drama and serials with multiple repeats and a final Lum and Abner segment.
The Vinton High School senior class will present The Angle of Red Canyon at Town Hall on Friday night April 23. The Willing Workers Class of Vinton Baptist Church met at president Sabra Stewart’s home and organized with officers including Beulah Cremeans and Myrtle Metcalf. The class plans monthly meetings, next at Mrs. Beulah Cremeans’s home. Mrs Ermel Ward hosted a surprise party April 6 for Ralph George and Vernon McCoy. Floyd Turner has purchased the Arthur Boatman store in Eggerville. The Sunshine Class of Vinton Methodist Church met at Colene Edmiston’s home with several members and guests. Goldie McCarley returned from months in New Mexico and is now in Athens.
Mr and Mrs Russ sold M Parker of Huntington and spent a weekend with the Ritters. The Ritters hosted Willard Spears and J A Siders from Huntington. Annie Price visited Columbus relatives. The Talbotts returned from Steubenville with sister Blanch Steed and brother Lee Talcott in East Liverpool. William Reed of Newark visited. Larson and Johnson returned to Fort Armstrong after the flood. Larson family visited his parents in Cottageville with daughter Marjorie. Okey Hilton died at Stiversville. Wesley Allen of Marietta visited family. A daughter Mary Jane was born to Carol and husband at Ravenswood Hospital. Grandparents are James Lamp and Mrs Lamp of Portland Route. Mrs Lamp and daughter visited Ralph Henderson.
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