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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
4
The notice details home delivery and mail subscription rates for The Messenger, including carrier rates 26c weekly and advance payment options. Ohio and West Virginia mail prices vary by term, with higher rates for outside areas. Foreign rates available on request. The paper is entered in Athens, Ohio as Second Class Matter.
Dr Edwin P Jordan reviews penicillin inhalation for breathing infections. Inhaled sprays or powders show promise for bronchitis asthma chronic sinus infections and lung abscesses with some cases delaying surgery, though effectiveness varies by patient and condition. Research continues to refine delivery methods and determine who benefits most.
Holly recounts a fatal car crash near her home that kills Avis Vaughn and Art, with Jimmy Peters shaken by the loss and Jeff arriving to learn the news. Police and reporters descend as Holly comforts Jimmy and contemplates the aftermath.
The article notes rising American interest in admitting displaced Europeans, led by Senators Taft and Smith, to relieve 800000 people stranded in Germany. It urges congressional action and a gradual absorption plan with housing and work, linking this to postwar farm labor shortages and economic strain.
Month after month the public waits for new motor vehicles as prices surge. People strive for affordable transportation while strikes, profiteering, shortages, and gray markets hinder production and exhaust demand. The struggle highlights a widening gap between need and availability.
Washington reports show retired Army and Navy officers facing tax reviews and FBI checks after Benny Myers. Congress now probes retirement pay, disability status, and how veterans receive GI Bill benefits including college, dance, and pilot training. General Omar Bradley ruled that retirement pay does not count as labor income, allowing subsistence up to 90 dollars monthly for students with limited outside earnings.
Mrs George Kulick and Ann Mullen hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower at Grandma Anna Mullen's home. A Christmas party for the Childs Conservation League was held by Mrs John R Sprague. Masons met to discuss building a new temple on West Washington Street. Ruth Grate celebrated her ninth birthday in Middleport. Lloyd Mount and Lewis Fishbaugh held a coon roast at Fishbaugh's repair shop in Logan.
Gallipolis theaters overflow with children as manager Harry Wheeler invites admission as a toy donation for Christmas rehab projects. Delta Tau Delta hosts Count Basie Orchestra at Berry Hotel winter formal. Junior Music Club presents a Christmas Vesper Service at the Episcopal Church under Miss Mary Helen Lee. Mrs. J H Grate entertains for her daughter's birthday, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Farley with son James return from Standard, Arizona to Middleport.
Sam Simmons defends congressional inquiries into movie figures as a public duty. He argues inquiry protects free speech by examining motives of those linked to groups opposing liberty, urging continued debate and action by Congress. He warns against bills drafted without thorough consideration.
Mrs Mary Marie Sowards age 90 died Wednesday December 10 in White Cross Hospital Columbus after a fall left a broken hip. She lived with Ada Hoffhines at Vinton Station and was a native of Vinton County. She was preceded in death by husband David and two children. Survived by sister Mrs Warner of New Lexington and two great grandchildren Betty and Goldie. Funeral services were held at Heistand Chapel with Rev Carl Davis officiating and burial in Elk Cemetery.
Navy enlisted man Andrew McCarty and George Malone are jailed in Vinton County after a stabbing on Route 160 in Hamden. McCarty pleaded guilty to stabbing with intent to wound. Malone pleaded innocent to threatening an officer. George W. Sims, wounded, is recovering in Wellston.
Pfc. James Albert Colley of McArthur will be honored with a 2 p.m. Wednesday service at Bethel Church near Dundas and military rites at Elk Cemetery. Colley died in Germany in 1945 after serving with Company M, 415th Infantry, 104th Timber Wolf Division. he was 20. He was born in Wellston and buried previously at Henri Chappelle cemetery in Belgium.
County Nurse Nina Nelson says at least seven diphtheria cases or carriers have been quarantined in Allensville. Thirty three cultures were taken last week with one positive report. Seven isolated cases involve Richland grade school students.
A daughter was born Dec. 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Weaver of New Plymouth at the Chamberlain clinic. A daughter was born Dec. 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Betts of McArthur Route, treated by Dr. Evelyn Ball. A son was born Dec. 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Chesser of McArthur, attended by Dr. Evelyn Ball.
McArthur George L. Brown Vinton County agricultural agent submitted his annual report noting 300 working days with two thirds field work and one third office work. Four H Club time accounted for one quarter of effort with membership up three and a half times last year.
Vinton County transfers record numerous deeds including Foster Garvin to McGhee for 44 acres in Vinton Two and John P Jeffers to Carl Wolfenberger for 2444 acres. other transfers include Mary Ann Wine to Lawrence and Esther Niner 108 acres in Jackson Two Dora Ray to J C and Bertha Winstead for inlot 122 Hamden Alta Miller to Merle Betts half acre Richland Two and more in McArthur Harrison Two Wilkesville Two Elk Two Brown Two and other small lots and acres.
Farmers in Madison, Vinton and Wilkesville townships vote in Agricultural Conservation Committee elections. Balloting ran from December 10 to December 16 with focus on community committeemen and delegates to the county convention chaired by Lawrence A. Morton.
Vinton County schools close for winter break Friday December 19 and reopen Monday December 29. January 1 is observed as New Year's Day. Zaleski High School plans a Christmas carol broadcast on Station WBEX Chillicothe at 7 p.m. Friday, with a possible repeat on another commercial channel.
McArthur attorney C W Smith plans retirement after 16 years in practice. James R Freeman will take over January 1, moving into the Vollenweider building on West Main St. Freeman served in the Army and Manila war crime trials. Smith may stay in town to travel. Freeman retains Garnet Murphy as secretary.
Radio programs and station lineup includes WSAZ Huntington 930 KC NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
A detailed listing of radio programs for Thursday December 18 and Friday December 19 showing show times, program titles, and network affiliations across multiple stations. Entries include news, entertainment, dramas, quiz shows, and kiddies hours with repeats noted.
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