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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1948
Page
4
Public notice lists pricing for carrier delivery and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia readers. It notes monthly and quarterly periods, with different rates by delivery method and region, and confirms second class mailing status in Athens Ohio.
The article summarizes President Truman’s budget review, noting debt reduction progress to 252 billion dollars, potential future deficits, and comparisons with past peaks. It discusses Republican criticism, fiscal policy calls for debt reduction, and warns of impacts if deficits continue.
Isabel Wilson Testimony at Police Headquarters ties Mr. Sterling to Davenport at the Crosstown Hotel and a pattern of deliveries ending after 1941. Lieutenant Talent probes Wil son about flowers for a funeral and a newspaper package while Richard Trapgood presses for the full truth as the case continues.
The piece notes the fire insurance industry paid vast claims after major disasters, including Texas City, the Florida hurricane, and the Maine forest fires, while warning that preventable fires cost the nation hundreds of millions and insurers have faced four straight years of losses. It argues prevention protects lives and finances and calls for stronger fire safety.
A detailed daily grid lists Cincinnati and Ohio area radio stations with frequencies and lineups. It covers 6:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and includes news, sports, music, dramas, comedies, and kiddies hours from NBC ABC CBS MBS networks with hosts like Lowell Thomas Fulton Lewis Jr Xavier Cugat and Gene Kirby across stations WSAZ WCHS W PAR WCOL etc.
On July 23 Mrs. Kay Norman of Parkersburg formerly of Tuppers Plains wed Charles Wilson of Parkersburg in a home ceremony conducted by Rev. W. W. Bragg. Guests included Mrs. Charles Hardway Mrs. Alice Ritchie and others.
A reader argues against price controls on meat and farm goods warning farmers may stop buying if meat and dairy stay cheap. He urges women to drop the fight and accept the outcome to avoid broader economic harm. Athens Route 3.
A reader from Nelsonville questions welfare effects in the coal industry noting rising illness after welfare adoption. He doubts support helps those who refuse work and praises workers who still earn a living, urging a balance between assistance and finding suitable jobs.
A large Aug 8 Homecoming crowd gathered at EUB Lottridge for Sunday school and preaching by Rev. W A Frost. Singers from Silver Ridge Chillicothe Belpre Parkersburg Bethany Ridge performed with visiting families listed from Ravenna Red Bank NJ Logan and Ripley and local clergy from Oak Hill Belpre Alfred Parkersburg and Tuppers Plains.
Logan prepares for the 1948 49 academic year with classes starting September 7 for Logan High and elementary students. Superintendent George E Carr announces Christmas break from Dec 23 to Jan 3, with Hocking County Fair events including Logan Day on September 24. Faculty changes include Harriet Guthrie’s resignation and Ben Ross stepping in, new secretaries, and rehiring of janitors and bus operators. Football practice opens under Coach Dwight Diller as the high school season nears.
Ebbert Wagner was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in the county jail after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. He was arraigned before Common Pleas Judge Harley Meyer and faced additional jail time for failure to pay the fine.
Mrs. Stanley Sparnow on Logan Route 2 hosted a Tuesday evening wiener roast for a group of friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Price, Mr. and Mrs. John Weiss, Mrs. Lucius Wright with guest Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Amy Easterling, and Miss Ruth Easterling.
Thelma Pickett questions doctors willingness to certify illness for welfare and imagines rapid recovery if welfare ends. She critiques pride and reluctance to work in hard jobs like coal mining, underscoring a harsh view of welfare incentives.
Logan will host the Ohio Izaak Walton League Convention October 9 and 10 with hundreds of delegates gathering at the local chapter. Officials discussed Lake Logan construction efforts including brush clearing survey work and a possible Route 664 relocation to add 85 acres. The West Enders will run a Thursday program with two films and a 6:30 p.m. supper.
Sunday school picnic at Ash Cave hosted by Holiness Mission Church on Aug. 15 drew families led by Clarence Edwards and Jack Taylor. Attendees included Juni or Taylor families, Carroll May, Loretta May, Anna Bryan and children, Elizabeth Nichols and sons, Gene Nichols, Juanita Barlow and Ronnie Biffle, Mildred Edwards and children, Gay Ackerson and others, with numerous Harkless, Hay brow, Vanbiber and Hutcheson members.
Logan Eddy C Haggan seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Haggan of 47 Furnace Street suffered a slight concussion Monday evening when he ran into an automobile driven by Harold Freeman Blackstone 18 of 618 East Hunter Street. The accident occurred in an alley at 554 West Hunter Street. The boy was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital where he is expected to be released today.
Hocking Hospital notes list patients Dolores West Logan Barbara Sue Bullock Nelsonville Melvin McCombs Nelsonville Nancy Sue Smith Logan and births for Mr and Mrs Carl Helber Logan Route 2 a son. Dismissed Mrs Robert Edge and son Columbus. Stalder reunion set for Aug 29 at Rising Park Lancaster with basket dinner.
Mrs. L. S. Vance and children with Mrs. Alex Mowery spend the week at Buckeye Lake enjoying leisure time and lakeside recreation.
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains left handedness is common and not a disease, notes tests and dominant eye link, and suggests allowing left handed children to use their preferred hand. Q&A on Cheynes Stokes respiration indicates nervous but not serious symptoms. Miss Katy Jo Doullson and Miss Joan Jurgensmier return from Washington DC vacation. Weekend guest Miss Vestal Welsh visits Miss Ruth Easterling in Logan.
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