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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1949
Page
4
The notice outlines daily and Sunday newspaper delivery options with carrier and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia. It lists prices: 6 cents per copy, 30 cents weekly, 1.90 per month by carrier, and annual mail rates, with variations for delivery type and region.
The article notes former President Herbert Hoover turning 75 and enjoying peak public popularity. It recalls his 1930s crisis era and contrasts his life with Grover Cleveland, highlighting Hoover’s postpresidency work on efficiency in government and his longevity among post–Civil War leaders.
The Council of Europe met in Strasbourg to discuss a federation or united Europe amid enduring nationalism. Advisory powers, competing blocks like the Marshall Plan and NATO economies press urgency. Recalling Briand and Coudenhove Kalergi, leaders seek a supranational framework against Communism.
In a critique of mid-20th century taxation the piece argues that taxes hit all layers unevenly. It asserts the average American paid $372 in 1948 with higher bills for 1949 looming, claiming the lower brackets feel the squeeze while wealthier earners shoulder more. It accuses demagogues of misinforming the public and suggests the rich subsidize others while the poor remain unaware of tax realignments.
A quiz page presents ten questions for men women and teenagers with 10 points per correct answer and a scoring table. The read text includes garbled answer key and unclear fractions but lists multiple choice items on film stars respiration ransom Jehosheba luthier egg weight Roosevelt death saboteurs and tongue parts.
Mrs Homer Abbott and Mr and Mrs Ross Fife hosted in Addison with Mr and Mrs Wesley Ward. Mr and Mrs Fredrick Buck announce the birth of a daughter on July 30. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Bob and Mr and Mrs Léonard Geer of Charleston were guests of Mr and Mrs BE Plantz. Mr and Mrs Lowell Swisher and son Michael of Cheshire visited Mr and Mrs Wesley Ward.
Hal Boyle recalls boyhood swimming as carefree and simple, then contrasts it with adult beach routines. He describes the cluttered, ritualized modern shore experience, oversized luggage, sun care, and a sunburned weekend that ends with a preference for the old swimming hole.
The WSCS met in the church basement to plan an ice cream social. Mrs. Charles Martin of Marietta visited her sister Mrs. D F Masters. Several families attended local gatherings and reunions in Parkersburg and Belpre including the Jones reunion at the city park. Howard Basim has arrived in Japan to attend Aircraft Specialty School. Ann Blauser visits Dighton Massachusetts residents Mr. and Mrs J S Carr.
In Perry County court notes from New Lexington Lena Blankenship estate appointee Mary Hoy posted bond of 4000 with 1000 personal and 1500 real estate value. Ex executor Roger Snyder filed Hannah Price estate account at 75749.23. Guardian John W Newman filed Susan Johnson shows 1060.82 disbursements. Estates of Mont Rambo and Raehel Rambo listed various holdings. appraisers included George W Myer C M Bennett and Ralph Cope. Jail holds for Loring Spencer and Andrew Spencer on intoxication and assault charges. Russell Spring bound over on car theft in Crooksville under 10000. Karl Miller and Lonzo Baker also noted. Numerous divorce filings and alimony cases with custodial and maiden-name restorations. Marriage license issued for David Pargeon and Jeanne L Warrenberg.
Logan takes the Southeastern Ohio lead by beating New Lexington 8 to 7 in 12 innings. Gas price war in Wellston drops prices from 16 to 10 cents a gallon in a week. H B Hark of Glendale to judge poultry entries at Athens County Fair. Mr and Mrs Baum celebrate 60th anniversary in Chester Township. Lietwiler family heads to Washington DC for Lt Lietwiler station. 32 inch 16 pound carp caught by Edgar Wilson in the Hocking River. Bob, finale retiree from Carbondale Mine, at the 89th Ohio State Fair. Jank Ayers of Athens undergoes major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Hartley St Clair and wife announce birth of daughter in Cherrington Hospital.
Dana E. Van Meter’s graveside service drew a local crowd at Silver Ridge Cemetery. A large crowd attended the Taylor Dillinger wedding at the church on July 31. Attendees included Bobby Robinson Clarence Atherton Shirley Coen Charles Carr and Clair Woods. The text records multiple visits, illness updates, and social ties among families from Amesville Columbus Portsmouth Jackson and New York City.
The Twentieth Century Fund condensed America's growth into 101 pages from the 812-page volume America's Needs and Resources. Authors Thomas R Carsiadon and Rudolf Modley project to 1960, noting productivity as key, with shifts from animal to machine power and changing work hours, population trends, and immigration impacts.
Reporter Mike McTale investigates a copper mine suspected of hiding high grade ore. He finds guarded properties, armed personnel, and signs of illicit activity as he follows a lead that could expose a stolen ore operation. The search moves from dummy mines to a guarded site near Argus Mines, Inc. and a Dark Angel connection.
Mrs. Charlie Sayre learned of her brother-in-law Flunne Slaughter's death in Cottageville West Virginia after a long illness. An ice cream social at the Sayre home on the 14th raised seventy four dollars. Grace Sayre and Harold of Parkersboro were guests. Clarence Shields visited their daughter Mrs. Bobbie Hill at Meigs General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Hill announce a son. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Shields and Mr. and Mrs. Babe Hill. Mrs. Earl Shank.
Shade residents hosted and visited as families gathered for fairs and suppers. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Orson Davis with daughters, Jean and Barbara, and sons Billy and Carl Lee, plus Akron visitors Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sunkley. Other Shade members attended the Washington D. H. fair, and social visits included the Perry, Young, Cheaney, and Sinclair households. Frank Hooper and Mrs. George Fulton were moving to a new home near Carsey town.
A dense listing of daily radio programs from 6:00 to 6:00 featuring news, sports, dramas, music, and serials. Notable entries include News Reports, Kiddies Hour, Me and Janie, Detectives Dratma, The King’s Men, We the People, and Dinner-time variety blocks. Numerous stations and network tags appear alongside program names.
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