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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
4
The article praises family aid through home economics studies at a state university. It argues women bear most household burdens from dawn to after dark and could gain spare time via new kitchen gadgets, ironing methods, and efficiency tips, noting many women still juggle tasks without modern conveniences.
The piece criticizes socialism and relief programs, contrasting Britain and Australia with the United States. It laments voter reliance on government aid, cites New Deal era welfare attitudes, and warns against demanding and receiving "something for nothing" from the state. The tone is conservative and admonishing.
Durand learns of Miss Mabel Greene after a visit to the post office ignites his paranoia. A letter is received for her at the general delivery window, raising questions about her whereabouts and loyalty. He confronts her, but she remains calm as the couple’s trust frays amid smoke and a burned message reading Billy.
The article explains lobar pneumonia caused by pneumococcus, its onset, fever, cough, chest pain, rapid breathing, and classic crisis. notes rapid cure with sulfa or penicillin and reduced mortality. It also defines purpura as a likely cause of blue spots filled with blood and mentions other conditions that can mimic purpura.
The piece argues a Truman administration facing a Congress of the same party would face voter misery if taxes rise to fund promised domestic programs. It warns against extending tax cuts, predicts inflation, and contemplates price controls and rationing triggering public discontent. It notes past tax cuts and asserts larger government spending could alienate millions.
The National Safety Council reports Christmas Eve and Christmas Day see two to three times the usual accident rate, with December 42 percent higher pedestrian deaths than the prior 11 months. Drivers aged 18 to 24 account for 27 percent of fatal crashes, while under 25s peak use of cars during the season. Late driving worsens outcomes.
Textile experts from the U S Department of Agriculture report a study shows shine on woolen pants seats comes from wear, not dry cleaning. They praise bureaucratic science and public funding for valuable discoveries, noting shine existed before dry cleaning but increased after 1932.
Mrs Emma Jii den and family guests in Racine and Gallipolis visit relatives including the Weatherholt Hart and Watson families. The Missionary Society meets at Mrs Earl Custers. Plans made for Legion Auxiliary Christmas party December 18 at Town Hall. Guilding Star Council anniversary and party noted in Syracuse with Racine attendees.
Mr and Mrs K E Queen guests of C E Pierce in Radcliff. Dwight Elwood McLaughlin and Roger Fain return to Great Lakes after ten day leave. L J Barnes and son Eddie visit Ernie Pierce. Mrs Ramon Morris takes infant to Columbus for treatment. Hattie Wells visits daughter in law in Union Ridge. Frank Collins improving after illness. Clement Molihan buys a new car. Willard Faulk and infant Leatrice Burnette visit Columbus relatives. Gladys Pierce notes on water in a fish bowl not needing frequent changes.
Ex-President Hoover says he will fish for the rest of his life after filing the 12-man Hoover Commission report due January 15. The panel argues the government is too big and could save up to three billion dollars yearly by reorganizing agencies, consolidating functions, and changing procurement. Opposition from department heads is anticipated as reforms face Congress.
A dense schedule lists NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS Charleston WCHS and more with evening and late night shows. Bevin predicts a two world order amid UN debates and a revived Western alliance tying defense and Marshall Plan efforts to a common budget and approach.
Mrs. M. L. Young entertained the Laurelville bridge club at her home with score awards going to Mrs. Edna. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hedges and son Rodney and Walter Hedges, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hedges and son Don. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay of Columbus, Mrs. Golda Paxton and Miss Lecca Hoy as guests of Mrs. Gay Kruger of Lancaster.
Cutler Juliette Rebekah Lodge elected officers amid a pot luck supper. Homemakers Club held an all day session at Mrs. Alice Blauser’s home with a pot-luck dinner. A grade school carnival occurred at the school building on Dec. 9. Visitors included Rex Kee of Sistersville and several guests from Athens and West Virginia.
Miss Lena Weiling spent an afternoon with Mrs. C. E. Kimes. Charles Kimes of Columbus, a former Chester resident, was ill. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Eiselstein of Columbus visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ridenour.
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