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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1949
Page
4
The notice lists daily and Sunday delivery charges by carrier and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia customers. It notes monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms, with rates varying by delivery method and region, and includes postal details.
The 84th G A R encampment in Indianapolis marks the near end of a powerful independent veterans group influence. The essay recalls G A R origins in Decatur Illinois 1866, its shift to pension politics, and the impact on elections and policy through the late 19th century.
Hal Boyle reflects on Cape Cod pride and independence among townsfolk from Provincetown to the Canal. The column then shifts to reader letters about dogs, including Jetty the hearing ear dog and a tale of Pat the collie, ending with Boyle’s humor about bizarre canine talents.
Gaynel contemplates her relationship with Barry Bainbridge and a younger newspaperman Fritz Freyman during a double date with Bessie Carter. Barry probes Fritz’s background while offering future plans, and Gaynel asserts independence and readiness to choose her own path as they discuss an upcoming trip to the airport.
A lighthearted tally of the body's 24 hour activity. It notes heartbeats, breaths, air intake, food and liquid consumption, waste, speech, movement, nail and hair growth, brain cell use, and the resulting fatigue.
The FCC action, though praised by some critics, sparks strong opposition from major networks. Critics argue the decision reflects a minority view within the commission and may lead to contentious legal challenges as policy stakes intensify.
Mrs. Mabel Emrick and Perry Parker visit. H T Dotson and Har ry Summerfield host meals. E F Matlack calls on Myrtle Frost. Roy Whittington visits Charleston. Weekend guests include Fred Webster and Matlacks from Richwood. Twin daughters born to Herbert Matheny in Joppa. William Fulton attends Pomeroy reunion. Clara Stanley and Blaine Hardway visit Hardway family. Milhone reunion at Milhone Ridge. Leah Jean Arbaugh from Columbus visits her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Okey Grim and Mrs. Lavina Rainey from Illinois visited West Columbia with other locals hosting. Fred Rast of Huntington and Nolan Saxon were noted in town activities. The community saw engagements at Rocksprings Fairground near Pomeroy and calls at the homes of James Lee, Jess Lynes, Hoy Roush, and Lizzie Stewart. Helen E. Roush.
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains that headaches backaches and nervous feelings are symptoms not diseases. Severe pain lumps weight changes demand investigation while minor aches often need little concern. For an enlarged heart in a 65 year old he notes no general treatment without identifying the cause.
Quiz Hall by Wilton E Hall presents a mixed question set across categories for different groups with point values. The page lists ten questions on boxing, radio, geography, measurement, history, language proverbs, missing person law, fairy tale food, and state geography along with an answer key garbled by OCR.
Mr and Mrs W E Steele hosted a dinner for Paul Steele of Lexington Kentucky with guests Bruce Steele of Logan West Virginia and Ralph Steele and his children from Gallipolis. A birthday party for Danny Greene featured twenty children and gifts. Vernon Henry announces the birth of a son on August 17. John Winters visits his father Vaught Winters in Columbus.
George Bright and Clayton Kanade landed a 27 pound shovelhead catfish in Paint Creek near Chillicothe. The Paint Pleasant ferry Ann Bailey carried 335 passengers to Kanauga, the largest count in its history. Noah Beougher, 90, died at his Falls Township home after paralysis. Lloyd Wharton and Lorenzo Butts left for Kirksville Missouri to study osteopathy. Hamden Junior Band traveled to Wilkesville then Gallipolis to play on an Ohio River steamboat.
Rutland Musser receives treatment at Mason Clinic. James Harrison and mother visit Mrs Etta Hart then travel home to Florida. Dr John Smith and son Roger depart Deland Florida after weeks with Dr and Mrs P A Jividen. Maud Wilson of Springfield visits daughter Mrs Howard Phillips. Elza Barton hosts dinner for family including Florence Tedrick Palm City California and others from Columbus Pittsburgh Chula Vista Peninsula Cleveland. Mrs Myrtle Barrett moves. sister in law Miss Carrie Barrett of Cleveland visits. Mr and Mrs Paul Swick announce birth of daughter August 12 Meigs Clinic. Orville Holter announces birth August 14 Mason Clinic. Maxine Siders attends FHA meeting at Camp Muskingum. Opal Howell of Springfield visits. Elsie Deem returns from visit to Westerville.
Prattsville residents hosted a gathering with guests including Mr. and Mrs. A V Allen Mrs Homer Timms and Mr and Mrs J W King of Columbus Mr and Mrs Roy Duffield of Greenfield and Mr and Mrs iliam Andrews and daughter Nancy of Zaleski. 4 H Club girls and boys held a wiener roast at Hooper Park with advisers Mrs Eddie Dearth and David Perry. Lace Lewis of Florida and Mr and Mrs Ronnie Lewis Hamden visited Mr and Mrs Orville Lewis with Miss Edna Dearth.
A detailed day and night broadcast log listing programs, times, and networks from 9:00 am to early morning the next day. Entries include Breakfast Club, Say It With Music, Bride and Groom, News broadcasts, serials, dramas, and music shows with associated hosts and networks.
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