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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1948

Page

4

Washington Merry-Go-Round Inside Stalin Kremlin Meeting

A Washington Merry-Go-Round inside story recalls how American British and French envoys met with Premier Stalin. After short aide memoires read to Molotov and Stalin the Western powers sought a general European conference. They argued Berlin should stay open and outlined plans to discuss the whole German problem.

Washington Stalin Europe Molotov Bedell Smith Berlin Bizonia Germany Smith M. Yves-Chetaigneau Frank Roberts Marshal Stalin Russia Kremlin

The Federal Creek Days in a Dayton Memoir

Mattie Haybron recalls Federal Creek's once mighty waters, the old M C and C railroad, depot trains, coal empties, and a lively church with revival crowds. She fondly mentions Hemlock Hill, GAR reunions, and a Broadwell homecoming while marking how the creek has dwindled and aged.

the Messenger Federal Creek Marietta Run Federal Hemlock Hill GAR Vernon Broadwell

The System in Our Town Keeps Citizens Passive

A reflective critique argues that citizens tolerate local corruption and inefficiency, while officials and partisans exploit public funds. It calls for non-System residents to push for accountability and for reform to raise the city’s welfare beyond a three-fourths standard.

Congress probes Communist influence in federal workforce

Sam Simmons discusses congressional investigations into Communist numbers and sway within the federal government. He argues tracing all agents and ties would take years and suggests FDR rewarded leftists in 1944 for support. He warns about Asia policy and silver prices fueling future trouble.

Roosevelt Germany Russia China Gen. Marshall Washington Asia Europe

Doctor's Comments on Physical Therapy Use

This column explains physical medicine tools such as heat cold light and ultraviolent rays and discusses their roles in rehabilitation. Diathermy electric treatment is useful when clearly indicated. Water therapy massage exercise and mechanical devices aid healing with patient specific adjustment.

Edwin P. Jordan

Head Injury From Hoe Accident In Ohio River Road Area

Jason Jackson, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Jackson of Ohio River Road, sustained a head injury during play and was taken to Holzer Hospital for treatment. The superficial wound worsened and became infected after the incident over the weekend.

Point Pleasant Jason Jackson Edward Jackson Ohio River Road Holzer Hospital

Pt Pleasant Social Notes Bridge Club Hosts Winners

Mrs Harry D Roush hosted the Thursday evening bridge club at her home Friday night Mrs George H Overholt and Mrs Paul Gygax won prizes Guests included Mrs Helen Zieher from Hollywood Fla Mrs Ross Filson Mrs William Cable Filson Mrs Hilda Pinkston of Charleston and Miss Billie Gunn Other players named were Mrs George H Overholt Mrs Homer S Martin Mrs Ernest Kincaid Mrs Gygax Mrs Laula Lewis Mrs George Sprenger and Mrs Harold E Shadle

Point Pleasant Harry D. Roush George H. Oversholt Paul Gygax Helen Zieher Hollywood Fla Ross Filson William Cable Filson Hilda Pinkston Charleston Billie Gunn George H. Overholt Homer S. Martin Ernest Kincaid

Second Luncheon Planned by Hartford Ladies

The second luncheon in a series hosted by Mrs. Hugo Juhling Mrs. A Keith McClung and Mrs. Donald A Smith will be held at Mrs. McClung's home in Hartford on Tuesday at 1 p m.

Hugo Juhling A. Keith McClung Donald A. Smith Hartford McClung

Print Shop Closes Leaving One In City

Carl E. Smith, who recently joined Mason County Printing Co on Sixth St, has decided to close the shop indefinitely. The city is left with only one print shop as Smith, an experienced printer, notes he had never worked in the advertising composing department of a large newspaper but says he likes it.

John Point Pleasant Carl E. Smith Huntington Publishing Co Mason County Printing Co Sixth St Smith

Three discharged from Holzer Hospital in Point Pleasant

Three Mason County residents left Holzer Hospital at the weekend. Miss Ednad Burdette of Leon underwent surgery and is a well known teacher. George Sprenger of Fourth Street and active Democrat was seriously ill when admitted two weeks ago. Mrs. Pete Gardner had her tonsils removed.

Point Pleasant Holzer Hospital Ednad Burdette Leon George Sprenger Fourth St Pete Gardner Burdette Sprenger Silver Bridge

Cochran Divorce Suit Files in Point Pleasant

Mary Margaret Cochran files for divorce from David S. Cochran in Point Pleasant. The couple married in October 1942 and January 1946 and have two children aged four and twenty two months.

Point Pleasant Mary Margaret Cochran Davids. Cochran

Point Pleasant Co-Op Contracts for New Business Building

Point Pleasant Southern States Cooperative has let a contract to Virgil Love for a one-story concrete block business building at 1919 Kanawha Street fronting 90 feet on Kanawha and 120 feet along 16th Street. A basement will accompany the mill room with completion expected in 90 days. Grading has begun. The cooperative seeks a second story addition and will relocate from temporary quarters near the stockyards to the new site near the yards, a location deemed favorable to its business.

Point Pleasant Southern States Point Pleasant Cooperative Virgil Love Kanawha St 16Th St Eleventh St Lee Electric Co

Carriers Headed to New York for Messenger Visit

Three Messenger carriers Harold Newell of 1409 Kanawha St Charles Gibeaut of 220 River St and Donald Pullem 116 English Rd left Point Pleasant at 5 p m Sunday for New York City. They earned the trip in a recent circulation drive and will spend several days in New York as guests of The Messenger. Pullem who was born in New York will visit his grandparents Mr and Mrs Felix Tierney of 8714 145th St Jamaica L I.

Point Pleasant Harold Newell Homer Newell Kanawha St Charles Gibeaut Basil Gibeaut River St Donald Pullem English Road New York City Messenger New York Young Pullem Felix Tierney 145Th St Jamaica L.I

Community Notes From Corning And Surrounding Area

Mrs Josie Reich entertained visitors from Columbus and other area families including the Catchpoles and Mrs Ruth Griffith. Mr and Mrs Sherman Pyle hosted their children from the Navy and the Lancaster area. Mrs Virginia Lee Toki underwent major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Edith Nichols and Belle Thomas vacationed in California visiting relatives. Drakes Ladies held a surprise party for Mrs Edna Dunlap at Josie Reich’s home with games and a pot luck luncheon and a large birthday cake by Olema Drake. John Glaspy was appointed to grant burning permits outside city limits. Alfred Plant and family returned from a visit near Barberton. Corning Mothers Club met at Youth Center Town Hall with donkey ball proceeds noted and a fire escape project planned. Mrs Harry Hoffman and daughter Margie returned from vacation.

Drakes Edna Dunlap Josie Reich Olema Drake John Glaspy Jefferson St Alfred Plant Chester van Horn Janet Phyllis Plant Barberton Corning Mothers’ Club Harry Hoffman Margie

Local visitors call on Shawnee residents and relatives

Mr and Mrs W J Gilley spent a day in New Lexington. Mr and Mrs Jack Harris of Philo visited Mrs Della Harris here. Barbara Harris of New Straitsville visited her grandmother, Mrs Margaret Hopkins.

Shawnee W. J. Gilley New Lexington Jack Harris Philo Della Harris Barbara Harris New Straitsville Margaret Hopkins

Swimming Meet Set Between Gallipolis and Point Pleasant

Swimming competition scheduled August 13 between Gallipolis and Point Pleasant with events for two boys and two girls per age group plus a medley relay. A trophy donated by Kiwanis clubs will go to this year’s winner. trials open at the local pool.

Point Pleasant Gallipolis Gallipolis Kiwanis Club

Seven Heard By Magistrate In Local Court

In a busy week at the magistrate court Paul McDaniel received 10 days in jail and a $20 fine for kicking in a front door. Eli Mayo Jr was sent to the next grand jury on grand larceny charges. William Clayton paid $10 for hazardous driving and Gene Leland Juniper $10 for speeding. Robert Hall paid $5 for beating his wife and $10 for intoxication. Three other men were fined $5 for intoxication. Ellis Williams Lewis Wamsley and W. W. Arnold also faced fines.

Point Pleasant Paul McDaniel Ann Hill Burdette Addition Eli Mayo, Jr William Clayton Gene Leland Juniper Robert Hall Goldie Hall Ellis Williams Lewis Wamsley W. W. Arnold

Valuable Lot Sold In Point Pleasant Transfer Of Gardner Property

The Gardner lot at Sixth and Viand sells to Bartow Jones. Deed recorded in the county clerk's office shows the Pure Oil Co. station, the Gardner residence, and surrounding land to be used by Evans Steakhouse. Property linked to the sheriff's residence is noted as one of Point Pleasant's most valuable parcels.

Point Pleasant Gardner Viand George L. Gardner Bartow Jones Pure Oil Co Evans Steakhouse Sheriff's Residence

Legion Auxiliary to Install Officers at Meeting

Mrs. W. E. Dunn, president, announces a 7:30 p m meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary for installation of officers today.

Point Pleasant W. E. Dunn American Legion Auxiliary

Dowdy Couple Spends Weekend in Bellemeade

Mr and Mrs Eugene Dowdy of Columbus visited Mrs Mary Scantlin in Bellemeade over the weekend to spend time with family.

Point Pleasant Eugene Dowdy Columbus

Kanawha Dairy Introduces New Aluminum Delivery Truck

Point Pleasant report notes Kanawha Dairy unveils a new delivery truck with an aluminum body and red lettering on the sides.

Point Pleasant Kanawha Dairy

Dem Conclave Opens Saturday at Car Michael Hall

Local Democrats plan a platform convention at Car Michael Hall in Clarksburg next Saturday. The night prior, 55 county executive committee chairmen meet at the Gore Hotel. Mason County chair is J. Wallace Burdette with Stanley Adkins, Lewis Smith, and Lester Ohlinger in key roles.

Point Pleasant Carmichael Hall Clarksburg Patform Gore Hotel J. Wallace Burdette Mason County Stanley Adkins Graham Station Lewis Smith Leon Lester Ohlinger

Lovell Family Weekend Visit Spotted in McAlland Parkersburg

Mrs. Robert Lovell of McAlland Texas and J. J. Lovell Jr. of Parkersburg spent the weekend with their mother Mrs. J. J. Lovell Sr. at a local gathering.

Point Pleasant Robert Lovell McAlland Texas J. J. Lovell, Jr Parkersburg J. J. Lovell

Radio Station Schedule Highlights From Midwest Network Lineup

A detailed listing of daily and Tuesday August 10 radio programs across NBC CBS MBS and ABC affiliates. Includes news, sports, music time, dramas, talk shows, variety acts and kid segments with station and time markers.

Mabe Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Abc Cbs 680 Dbs-East Abe Lowell Thomas Cbs Abe Basic the Lewis Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Mbs Abe van Damme Abe Bob Crosby Abe Henry J Dr. T. Q Abe Mr. Tutt Dhs Abe Vaughn Monroe Gebs avBe News & Variety Abc West N. Y Ozars Valley Folks—mba Fred Waring My Story Arthur Goaher Hollywood Ben Alexander

Sitter Reprieve in a Chicago Bookie Case

Detectives chase Joe Steppe after a Belmont race window cash drop reveals a Social Security card and a pistol. Steppe flees into a crowd, later found dead near Williamsburg Bridge with his skull battered. Ripley vows to find Steppe and continue probing bookie circles for Mrs Ling’s murder link.

Ripley Confrado Bud Chicago Joe Stepno Steppe Joe Steppe Gus Ripley Bettors Joe Steppo Talent Gus Steppo Lieut River Wall Williamsburg Bridge Lieutenant Talent Steveling

Now Is Time For Dental Health Checks

Now is time for five and six-year-olds to have dental and medical exams with physicians and dentists. First graders should be prepared for school with physical and mental readiness and booster shots for whooping cough diphtheria and tetanus. Smallpox vaccination is advised and immunization should occur promptly to build immunity.

Dorothy Watkins Point Pleasant

Local Social Notes From Hamden Area Residents

Hamden area residents and guests are listed including John Hooks visiting Whitney Field with the body of S-2e Vere non Biffle. Clyde White of Huntington West Virginia visited his mother Bertha White. Multiple families from Columbus Seattle and Ironton are noted visiting relatives and recovering individuals.

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