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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1948

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co details and subscription rates

Bush Publishe 1896 The Messenger Publishing Co lists weekly and Sunday editions daily prices by carrier and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and outside areas. Names Gordon K Bush J W Webb Charles W Reamer Associated Press delivery and second class post office status noted.

the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Jonn W. Webb Charles W Reamer Ohio W.va Athens Postoffice

Reflect on Modern Life And High Cost Of Living

A reader letter laments modern comforts and mass produced foods fueling higher costs. The author contrasts past self sufficiency with today s reliance on canned goods appliances and ready made goods, urging awareness of lifestyle choices. City of Middleport signer R B Carson dated Aug 6.

the Messenger Idaho Michigan Corn Belt Big Wide World California

Calf Sold For 65 Dollars In West Virginia Stock Market

Don O from Letart West Virginia reports selling an eight week Jersey Hereford calf weighing 195 pounds at 34 cents per pound on the Point Pleasant stock market. After commission and insurance the check totaled 65.14 dollars and he notes the calf received only half the mother's milk. The date is Aug 6.

the Messenger Point Pleasant Jersey

Bonds Posted On Strip Coal In Ohio

Ohio officials report all strip coal mine operators posted bonds under a new reclamation law. About 241 operators filed roughly 500000 dollars in bonds covering 4500 acres in southeastern Ohio. Land must be revegetated within a year or bond forfeiture funds reclaimed.

Columbus W. J. Rogers Ohio Steve Williams

Shower honors Mrs Rollie Fetheroll in Laurelville

A misc shower for bride Mrs Rollie Fetheroll (Alice Johnston) was held at Mrs Margie West’s home with Mrs I J Kohler and Mrs Winford Dumm assisting. Guests and helpers, contests, gifts, and refreshments followed by WSCS and various visits and gatherings across Laurelville and nearby towns.

Local social notes from Coolville and surrounding areas

Mrs. Harry Custer returns home after visits in Reedy and Parkersburg. Farm Women’s meeting in Gan dville West Virginia. Mrs Geraldine Hoisington and daughter Sue visit Ralph Chevalier. Ann Archer joins them for a few days. Louisa Cunningham and Dottie Lou Brandeberry visit Mrs F H Cunningham in Charleston. Basil Wines accompanies them. Kenneth Wines returns from Charleston. Mrs T F Cecil improves after hospital stay in Parkersburg. Mrs E G Alden returns from Sleighton Farms Pa. Mrs Wesley Bingman celebrates 82nd birthday with 114 cards.

Coolville Harry Custer Reedy Parkersburg Gandyville W. Va Geraldine Hoisington Sue Athens Ralph Chevalier Ann Archer Louisa Cunningham Dottie Lou Brandeberry F. H. Cunningham Charleston Basil Wines Garland Williams Kenneth Wines T. F. Cecil St. Joseph’s Hospital E. G. Alden Sleighton Farms Wesley Bingman Doris Walden

Washington Merry Go Round exposes Thomas investigation tactics

Drew Pearson reports on Representative J Parnell Thomas using his Un American Activities Committee power to shield allies and profit. He allegedly kept staffers with back salaries, kept a relative on relief, and used a volunteer to pressure Army officials over a young recruit. A 1943 insurance pitch followed, ending with Kim mel campaign contributions in 1946.

Drew Pearson Washington J. Parnell Thomas Un-American Activities Committee Thomas New Jersey U. S. Treasury Rep. Thomas Edward Allen Kimmel Long Beach N. Y Second Service Command New York Young Kimmel UN- American Activities Committee House Military Affairs Committee Army Col C. E. Miller Kimmel Camp Upton Internal Security Division Col. Miller New York University Ray Rockefeller Broadway Central Hotel Camp Blanding Fla Herman Kimmel Kimmel and Hertling East 32Nd Street Thomas and Godfrey Spencer K. Godfrey Godfrey Jimmy Roosevelt

Chauncey Girl Is Wed In Pomeroy Ceremony

Miss Madelyn Matheny of Chauncey married Vincent Kish of Mount Pleasant Pa in a double ring ceremony at Pomeroy officiated by Magistrate Peoples. Matron of honor was Mrs. Carl Shively. best man Jack Schrappe. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s home with a three tier cake.

Chauncey Madelyn Matheny Vincent Kish Mount Pleasant Pomeroy Peoples Carl Shively Jack Schrappe Shively Edward Matheny Converse St Connellsville Martha Kish Mt. Pleasant Kish Charles Matheny Mount Vernon Ohio Arthur Lanning Charlene Bluffton Guy Simons Helen Amesville Iris Walton John Eddie

Local Families Visit Relatives Across Town and States

A roundup of weekend and Sunday visits as Clifton area residents host relatives and friends from Mason Glenwood Nitro Toledo Rutland Parkersburg and Sistersville. Notable visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hoffman Mrs. Mina Harris and families in Mason. Mrs. Dorothy Van Meter notes guests from Columbus.

Wilcox Family Visit in St Louis After Ohio University Graduation

Richard Wilcox, a graduate of Ohio University, is spending the week in St Louis with his mother Mrs Myrtle Wilcox and sister Helen. He arrived Saturday and is enjoying time with the family in Missouri during a post graduation visit.

ST. Louis Chauncey Richard Wilcox Ohio University Myrtle Wilcox Helen

New Fireproof Market Rising in The Plains

Construction of a new fireproof building for Paul Tipton in The Plains nears completion. The steel frame aluminum exterior and insulated interior will house Tipton's Super Market with a concrete floor and tile glass front. A large parking lot is added and opening is planned for mid August.

Chauncey Paul Tipton the Plains Tipton

Nye announce birth of son in Daytona Beach

Dr and Mrs Robert Nye announce the birth of a son William Floyd at Ridgewood hospital Daytona Fla on August 6 The Nyes reside in Vero Beach Fla Grandparents are Floyd J Nye Chauncey and Mrs William Schilling Fairport Ind

Chauncey Robert Nye William Floyd Ridgewood Hospital Daytona Fla

Chauncey Ladies' Auxiliary Plans August Picnic

Chauncey Ladies' Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of Christ Parish house to plan the annual Buckeye Lake outing on Sunday August 15 with pot-luck refreshments.

Chauncey — A Chauncey Ladies’ Auxiliary United Mine Workers Church of Christ Buckeye Lake

Local Visitors Share Holidays Across Columbus and Cleveland

Mrs Helen Sabo and son Steve hosted guests including Mr and Mrs John Hido of Painesville Ohio and Mrs Mike Toth of Columbus. Numerous Columbus visitors joined extended family in Murray City as relatives traveled between Columbus Dayton Newark and Detroit for visits and vacations.

Weekend in Columbus Visits by Miss Bernice Hipscher

Miss Bernice Hipscher of Truetown spent the week visiting in Columbus, returning home after a brief social stay.

Columbes Chauncey Bernice Hipscher Truetown Columbus

Chauncey Couple Entertain 8 Guests

Mr and Mrs Don ald Henry of Chauncey entertained as their guests last week their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Carmean and children Pat and Sue of Gallena Ohio also Mrs Henry s brother and sister in law Dr and Mrs Lloyd Wharton and children Mary Ruth and Ralph of Lake Charles Louisiana

Chauncey Donald Henry Charles Carmean Pat Sue Galena Ohio Henry Lloyd Wharton Mary Ruth Ralph Lake Charles Louisiana

Family Visits Utica by Chauncey Residents

Mr and Mrs Ralph Kirkendall and their children from near Chauncey spent the weekend in Utica Ohio visiting Mr and Mrs Carl Weber and Mr and Mrs Warren Weber who were formerly of Chauncey.

Chauncey Ralph Kirkendall Near Utica, Ohio Carl Weber Warren Weber

Vacation in Maine for Chauncey couple

Mr and Mrs Dale Kirkendall of Athens formerly Chauncey are enjoying a two week vacation at Socco Maine.

Maine Chauncey Mrs Dale Kirkendall Athens Socco

Radio Stations Listing for Ohio and West Virginia Area

A catalog of radio outlets with call signs and frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati KC WSAZ Huntington 930 CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 WCHS Charleston 580 MBS WHKC Columbus 610 ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 WMOA Marietta 1490 and Parkersburg WPAR 1450 KC.

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

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights For Tuesday

A dense listing of programs across networks abc cbs mbs and abe for Tuesday evening Aug 10. Notable shows include News Report 6:00 pm Supper Club 7:00 pm The Lewis Show 7:00 pm Rollini Trio 7:30 pm Green Hornet and News Comment 7:45 pm Harkness Comment and CBS Sports.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-East Abc-West Mbs- West Abc Frontiers of Science Cbs Cbs-East Abe Lowell Thomas Abe the Lewis Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Rollini Abe Bob Crosby the Green Hornet Harkness Cbs Sports Mel Torme Carmen Cavallaro Abe Mr Mrs. North Cbs America Hilly Rose Jane Pickens Gabriel Heatter Cbs Berkshire Mbs Corliss Archer Cbs Public Defender Abc Dance Orchestra Abc News News & Variety Abe West

Morning Radio Schedule Highlights Across Networks

A morning to prime time radio lineup listing shows on Abe CBS ABC and MBS. Programs range from The Fred Waring Show and Arthur Godfrey to Bride and Groom and Lum and Abner with serials, quizzes, and kiddies segments across time slots from morning to late afternoon.

Abc Abe Queen Abe Cbs Cbs Kiddies Hour Lum Abner

Bandello Link Seen Between Steppe and Sterling Case

Lieutenant Talent pieces together a Chicago gangster Bandello with Joe Steppe, a race track tipster, after fingerprints point to Bandello in 1928. Steppe’s murder follows a wave of mob activity, tying the Sterling library, Belmont mutuel windows, and a missing $10,000 to a pattern leading toward Bandello's hidden 12 year absence.

Ripley Joe Steppe Talent Steppe Chicago New York Sterling George Bandello Bandello Joliet West Side Cicero North Branch Lake Michigan Richard Trapgood Chris Belmont Mutuel Trapgood

Social notices from town visitors and travelers

VASON MASON Frank Davis visited his son Pvt Clarence Davis at General Hospital Battle Creek Michigan. Mr and Mrs Woodray Foreman and son Dennis and Mr and Mrs Douglas Roush and son Ross spent a weekend with Rev Dennis Foreman in Canton Ohio. Mr and Mrs H A Roseberry returned to Akron after visiting relatives here. Mrs Ferent Rummer and daughters Edna and Mary Lou of Tonawanda New York are guests of Mr and Mrs Ira Warner. Mr and Mrs Harry Campbell guests of Mr and Mrs Karl Blenner returned to their home in Westerville Ohio. Mr and Mrs Radford Ingels welcomed a son born at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Miss Frances Nease of Akron visiting relatives and friends here. Mr and Mrs Raymond Grinstead and Curtis McDaniel visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Schwarz White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Mr and Mrs William Harris left for Huntington. Miss Betty Pickens of Macon and Misses Mildred Chapman Esther McKnight and Maxine Juhling of Hartford vacationing at Virginia Beach. Emma Ryan.

Laurelville Rollie Fetheroll Alice Johnston Margie West I. J. Kohler Winford Dumm Fetherofl Ruth Notestone Clifford Johnston Lester Ebert Clarence Johnston Joe Johnston Notestone Oman Dillie Willis Johnston Raymond Swackhamer Virgil Wiggins Walter McCabe Clyde Arbell Melvin Fetherolf Pearl Fetherolf Mildred Fetherolf Merwin McClelland Howard Fetherolf Bob West Norwood Jinks Kathryn Celesta Hoy Wilson Ross Thelma Hinton Mary Hart WSCS Ross Pearl Armstrong Alice Morris Hinton Frances Monahan Ray Poling Ed Fetherolf John Spencer Myrtle DeHaven Cora Ross Violet Emma Armstrong Lillian Leoca Hoy Fred Fetherolf Pearl McClelland Esther Swepston Ola Jinks Dora Mowery George Wharton George Swepston Wharton Columbus Ash Cave Philip Swackhamer Berman Swackhamer Nolan Swackhamer Carl Swackhamer Robert Ann and Curtis George Swackhamer Judy Carolyn Louis Hitler Dave Snyder A. B. Lama Berle Cavince Gail Jinks California Ruth Wiseman Ashtabula Clarence Swackhamer Groveport Edwin Notestone Main St Delores Crider Ora Crider Bob Bowers Opal Miller Emily Weaver S. G. Hoy Celesta Marjorie Shupe Dayton Julia Francis Jackson Center Jean Shupe Malcolm Shupe Marilyn Dee Logan Ben Cox Gon, Larry Wabash Ind Dick Karr Johnnie Wayne Jones F. E. Jones Celesta L. Hoy Harry Campbell Karl Blenner Westerville Radford Ingels Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Frances Nease Akron Raymond Grinstead Curtis McDaniel Henry Schwarz White Sul

Reunion and Social Visits Highlight Lancaster Area

Shawnee residents Harold Mannering and wife attended a reunion at Rising Park in Lancaster. Several visitors from Cambridge and Columbus joined Mrs. Mattie Crawford, Miss Rachel Davis, and Dave for Sunday calls. The Hopkins and Kroze families visited Athens and New York bound trains, while others enjoyed a day at the river and get-togethers in Logan and Nelsonville.

Shawnee Harold Mannering Rising Park Lancaster Clifford Thompson Glouster Jack Davis Jones Cambridge William Crawford Columbus Mattie Crawford Rachel Davis Dave Nelle Simmers Athens Edward Hopkins Richard Hopkins Margaret Dick Hopkins New York City Mary Jones Margaret Kroze A. E. Darnall Bill William Ricketts Logan Louise McGrew Frank Davis New Lexington Charles Cooper Nelsonville Margaret Hopkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ivey Associated Press the Public Forum R. B. Carson Middleport Don O Aten Letart Lottridge E. W. Swisher Harold Cleveland Delbert Morris Bedford Carthage Township S. P. King Robert Gill Carson Boggs Lawrence Chapel Church Vern Dixon C. M. Swartz Naomi Archer Russell Archer A. F. Warner R. M. Allen L. A. Townsend Bobby Marshall Carrie Gainer L. H. Allen Ruth Warner Ronald Isaac Coger David Loraine Marion Autmer Ackley Ora Boggs O. L. Davis Edith A Ordon Chauncey Girl Clifton Sam Roach Patty Elmer van Meter Elmer, Jr Randy Nitro Everett Dudding Ray Bill Williams Joe Riley Howard Hoschar West Columbia Bill Stewart Marcelene Buell A. B. Woodrum Art Cole Diane Floyd Gibbs Carol Joan Linda Toledo Harry Johnson Bobby Varian Henry Stewart Rutland Maud van Meter Kathleen Allan Knopp Robert Roush Graham Station Agatha Byers Marjorie Cunningham Archie Holcomb Clinton Gulf Frank Titus Frank Allen Ernest Flanagan Sistersville T. O. Young Herman Glen Cartwright Horace Haynes Dorothy van Meter Murray City Helen Sabo Steve John Hido Painesville Mike Toth Paul Sabo Andy Kardos Joe Burney Joe Burney, Jr Betty Charlee Edna Archer Joann George Archer Maude Marshall Nancy Ellis Eleanor Crawford John Mason Helen Mason Joe Baras Rolly Hanson Judith Ann Oliver Frye Ina Bauer Mary Lu Hanson Robert Hummerick Steve Abahazie Helen Abahazie Betty Sabo Murray Beerman Fred Collins Betty Hogan Paul Cupp Julia Ann Newark Utica Ozark Valley Fred Waring Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander Spyright Charles 4 Hart Drexel Drake NEA Service MNO Cliffton Steppo Marcus Sterling Mrs. Sterling Miriam Sterling Ime Eve Eer Vason By Galbraith NEA Service. Inc
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