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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1947
Page
4
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Lawrence's Dispatch argues for a fixed annual sinking fund payment to reduce the public debt, contending it would provide a clear long term plan for debt repayment. It warns against using surpluses for tax cuts and notes the debt stands near 260 billion dollars with proposals of two billion per year.
Cam confesses she will not marry Herbert Powell and reveals she loves Joel Conroy. Joel, shaken by Maurine’s insinuations, finally proclaims his love and plans to confront Maurine in Acadia with Cam. They share a passionate kiss as they decide their next move.
The Southern Weekly argues that Truman era policies on price controls and rationing widen rifts with Southern Democrats. It contends a coalition history will persist, labeling the Democratic Party irreparably radical and urging Southerners to reconsider loyalty to a dishonored party name.
Obituary tribute to Dr Abbot Y Wilcox longtime Athens pastor noted for real character strength sincerity and humble service He is praised for steadfast moral fiber and daily kindness that brightened neighbors and friends and kept spiritual tone in the town.
An American NMU crew member joins a French seamen strike in Marseille. The NMU leadership claims reform but notes a Communist presence aboard an ocean-going vessel shipping wheat from the United States to France. The episode may influence French opinion of American imperialism.
In Washington the Pan-American Union hosts meetings of 21 republics to discuss looming aid under the Marshall Plan and a Western Hemisphere charter. Colombia proposes a $5 billion Latin American bank under the World Bank, while current World Bank and Export-Import Bank actions hint at shifting lending roles. Argentine finances buoyant. U S listening for southern adoptions.
The article explains shingles as a virus infection of nerves and spinal cord with painful skin blisters forming in bands on one body side. It details symptoms from red patches to crusts, varying pain by age, possible relation to chickenpox, eye complications, and treatments including drying powders, anti itch lotions, protective dressings, X ray relief, and nursing care.
The speaker compares UN partition to Palestine's clash of Arabs and Jews. He notes the propertied power to block moves, cites ancient history, and argues Jews deserve a homeland but prefers South America as a settlement option. He weighs practical borders and ancestral claims against current realities.
Seven Meigs County community institutes over two weeks showcased updated farming and homemaking information. Manning D Webster urged adoption of a Marshall Plan for foreign aid, linking global economics to U.S. farm prosperity amid varying European industrial output.
Bertha Howard hosted the November Country Club meeting at her Concord farm with a noon chicken dinner. Members present included Clara Theisen Velma Wemmer Mabel Sanders Dora Wemmer and Florence Wallace. Euchre night at Amy Jo Moody’s featured high Frances Wallace and low Velma Wemmer with guest players Ed Mingus Ed Wade James Wallace and Carl Moody. Families and neighbors visited in nearby towns and patients recover from surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital are noted.
CHAUNCEY The Saturday Night Bridge Club of Millfield was entertained by Mr. and Mrs Grover Patton. Two tables were at play with Mrs Patton receiving high score. A dessert course was served to Rex Nagle, Mrs Georgia Nagle, Charles Sanders, Mrs Helen Sanders, Mrs Bertha Sanders, Mrs Elizabeth Willis, and Mrs Elizabeth Patton.
Mr and Mrs Clarence E Sanders of Millfield entertained as their Sunday dinner guests Mrs Mabel Sanders and son Eldon Sanders of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders and children Sandra Joe and Keith of Millfield.
A list of area broadcast stations includes WSAZ Huntington 930 NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 WCHS Charleston 580 WPAR Parkersburg 1450 MB SWH KC Columbus 610 WMOA Marietta 1490 with their respective networks and frequencies.
A radio schedule lists nightly programming across networks ABC CBS and MBS with time slots from 6:00 to midnight including news shows, sports, dramas, comedies, concert hours and variety programs featuring hosts and guest performers across stations and regions. The lineup includes Red Barber Lum & Abner The Beulah Show Inner Sanctum Cavalcade of America Groucho Marx Quiz Opie Cates Show Charlie Chan Mystery and Dancing Continued.
A fragmented listing shows hourly radio programming from 9:00 to 6:45 with shows across CBS and ABC networks including Breakfast Club Oklahoma Roundup Fred Waring Show Arthur Godfrey Kate Smith Speaks Queen for a Day and Say It With Music. The schedule includes serials dramas and kid shows with west repeats and a Lun and Abner segment closing the day.
Thanksgiving assemblies at Chauncey Chauncey Dover schools featured music readings and scripture as students presented a CARE offering. Pupils saved spending money for about three weeks then mailed a $30 check to aid European remittances.
A birthday dinner honored Mrs Frances Wallace and Donna Sue Werner of Millfield hosted by sister Mrs Ernest Pughline who also provided the birthday cake. A rabbit dinner followed for relatives and friends including Ray Wallace Indianapolis Ind Mrs Sarah Rowland Bainbridge and many Millfield residents.
Mrs. S. D. Jackson of Chauncey traveled to Columbus to visit her son Eldon Wells and daughter-in-law. She also called on her sister Mrs. Winnegar and brothers Charles and Harvey Sharpe during the stay.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heffken of Millfield hosted their children for the Thanksgiving holidays. Attending were Betty Heffken, Floyd and Henrietta Braid of Columbus, and Carolyn Heffken.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ will hold its annual Christmas party and gift exchange Friday night at Mrs. Eda Heffken’s home with Mrs. Hazel Earich in charge.
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