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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1949

Page

4

Federal aid to education debated in Congress

The Nation Today surveys a proposed federal aid bill totaling 300 million dollars yearly for grammar and high schools across 48 states. It would supplement, not replace, state spending and guarantee at least five dollars per child, with allocations aimed to assist poorer states more. Debate centers on eligibility for non public schools and fears of federal control versus need to address teacher shortages and poorly funded schools.

James Marlow Washington Congress Senate House New York Mississippi Reublicans

Critics warn of creeping socialism in social security plans

An editorial argues that proposed increases in social security funding and broader welfare programs risk creating a state welfare system from cradle to grave. It accuses current policy of waste, tax shifts, and wealth redistribution, warning of lost economic freedoms and centralized power.

Washington

Croger the Lodger and the Glacier Park Deception

In Montana a road trip stalls during a gas shortage. Major is jailed after a minor confrontation with a police officer, while the narrator and Molly care for him and later receive a tense family visit from Major's son George. The incident tests trust and sanity during wartime strain.

Un-American remark recalls Jefferson era views on rights

A remark calling a modern practice un American echoes Thomas Jefferson’s advocacy for independence and rejection of old world social constraints. Jefferson urged strong American self rule and a distrust of European principles and hierarchies.

Thomas Jefferson Jefferson

Starvation Breakfast and its Effects on Mood and Social Behavior

The University of Minnesota findings on semi starvation diets align with the counterman's breakfast views. Doctors report psychological effects from lack of food including irritability social withdrawal and diminished humor while noting a renaissance of old fashioned breakfasts could restore energy and morale.

University of Minnesota Wall Street Journal

New Plymouth Cemetery Cleanup Meeting Planned

Residents interested in the New Plymouth cemetery will gather Saturday to help clean the area and maintain the site. The event invites volunteers to assist with debris removal and grounds upkeep.

New Plymouth

Easter Socials and Funeral Attendance Highlight Glouster News

In Glouster and nearby towns families gathered for Easter dinners and visits while funeral services drew relatives from Columbus and Trimble. Guests included Virgil Swart, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Chesser, Leo Suter, and multiple extended relatives from Greens Run East Canton and Nelsonville, with names such as Bert Murray, Dale Fuller, Delbert Palmer, and Donna Coey noted among celebrations and remembrances.

Taylor Ridge Virgil Swart Fred Higgins Glouster Swart Columbus Robert Cheatham Higgins Caroline Chesser Travis Chesser W. J. Golding Clara Golding Fred Olbers Travis Cheyser Violet Wilber Sarah Pidcock Reba Hanning Garry Hanning Rodger Pidcock New Marshfield James Coey Donna James Coey Jr Trimble Ralph Coey Waveline Coey Jean Coey Patricia Coey Theodore Shifflet Reed Warrenson Don. Raymond Bob Mary Jane Jones Nelsonville Carl Welling

Advances in surgery and battlefield care praised by Dr Jordan

Dr Edwin P Jordan notes mass use of advances in surgery during war saving many wounded. Plasma at front lines, rapid bleeding control, sulfa and penicillin reduced deaths. Burns treated with plasma or blood. skin grafting and plastic surgery progress reduce scarring. Eye floaters explained as tiny vitreous spots and rare mild tubercular infection.

M.D

Funeral for Pfe Homer R Johnson Killed in Bastogne

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church for Pfe Homer R. Johnson the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson who was killed in action at Bastogne Belgium on December 27 1944 Military rites were conducted by Smith Capehart Post of the American Legion.

MASON Methodist Pfe Homer R. Johnson Fred Johnson Bastogne Belgium Smith Capehart American Legion William Crow Port Arthur Texas Merchant Marine John Chattin Charleston Jim Butler G. Noble Ralph Zerkel Hartford Ray Dean Heaton Morgantown Roy Heaton Karl Krautter Parkersburg Christy Krautter Columbus Richard Krautter

Quiz Hall trivia prompts and scrambled answer key

A collage of quiz questions by Wilton E Hall covering general knowledge across men women and teens with multiple choice items on trees boxing history law and language. The text ends with a garbled answer key and a note about the horseshoe as a medieval charm.

Laurel Run Observes Milestone and Social Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Everett White marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on April 21 with sons Kenneth of Jackson Michigan and Paul of Logan presenting glassware for eight. A Friendly Neighbors Club gathering honored Mrs. White on her birthday while other relatives and friends from Logan Lancaster Haydenville and Athens visited or joined a noon pot luck Easter dinner at the Todd home.

Laurel Run Everett White Kenneth Jackson Mich Paul Logan White Paul White Arthur Todd Charles Wood Friendly Neighbors Club Bob McCalment Annie Ohio Clarence Ratton Herman Bumgardner Lawrence Wolfe John Norris William Sparks Paul Terry William Sparks, Jr Charles Patton Donald Campbell Donnie Fredrick Norris Sharleen Haydenville Harold Sater Beverly Barbara Lancaster Pete Brandon Mickey and Jerry Wayne Todd Jeffery Henry Todd Henry Todd, Jr Emerson and Paul Fredrick Stone Athens

Meigs County Methodist Men Set Meeting in May

Meigs County Methodist Men will meet May 16 at the Portland Church. Mrs. D. S. Yates of Cleveland visits Mrs. H. E. Swan. Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Riggs of Mt. Gilead visit son Ray. Floyd and Mrs. Wilson of Chandlersville stay with Mrs. Cora Swan. George Hensleys from Marion, Indiana visit H. A. Hensley. Mrs. Robert Yates of Cleveland visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Van Torrence.

Long Bottom Meigs County Portland D. S. Yates Cleveland Robert Yates van Torrence Linnie Swan

Relatives Attend Sunday Dinner in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sapp of Chauncey hosted dinner at Mill Street Sunday for Rev and Mrs. Dailey Sapp and son Desmond of Bournesville Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Baron Sapp and children Charles and Barbara of Nelsonville, and Arthur Sapp Jr. of Columbus.

Chauncey Arthur Sapp Mill St Dailey Sapp Desmond Bournesville Ohio Baron Sapp Charles and Barbara Nelsonville Columbus

Radio Programs Area Stations NBC WLW NBC WLW ABC WCOL etc

A listed schedule shows daily radio programs across NBC ABC CBS and other networks for April to September daylight savings with times and program names for evenings mornings afternoons and late night. It notes Eastern local time across stations such as Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg Charleston and Marietta with double relay to align with standard and daylight times.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPA Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta

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