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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
4
A playful quiz feature lists ten questions for men women and teens with scoring guidance. The puzzling answer key seems garbled, but includes Roman numerals colors and famous names, ending with a jumbled final line of letters and symbols.
Arthur Krock warns the 1950 census may overstep authority by asking personal income. He cites Hoover, who says he would not have signed the 1929 law if it allowed income questions or penalties. The plan targets one in five under ten thousand dollars and relies on local collectors, raising privacy and enforcement fears.
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan discusses irritable bowel syndrome noting alternating diarrhea and constipation with abdominal discomfort. He explains rapid peristalsis causes distress, warns laxatives and irritating foods worsen symptoms, and emphasizes diet adjustment to reduce bowel irritation.
A reader argues the Republican sponsored office-type ballot confuses voters and benefits better educated Republicans in Ohio. He claims many cannot read and would lose influence, calling for Democrat efforts to educate voters and ensure equal participation. The letter is signed George Tolliver from Nelsonville Route 1.
In Moscow, Stalin's 70th birthday gathering with Mao Zedong sparks talk of strategic plans shaping the second half of the 20th century. The piece weighs how much of the world may come under communism and where pushes might occur next, focusing on China, India, Indo-China, Thailand, and Burma as potential fronts.
Ten years ago Dr W L Brown in Gallipolis had his car stolen from a garage. Ten turkeys were won at the Logan Gun Club Meet in Sugar Grove. Ohio University Choir sang for officials at the Athens County courthouse. Teens returned from Montana CCC camps and visits to Ra Cine. Local residents marked marriages, studies, and census work as old bridges gain new crossings at Meyers Crossing on the Athens Nelsonville road.
The Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society held a Christmas party at Mrs. Gerald Bryan’s home with President Mrs. Travis Chesser and Secretary Mrs. David Swartz in charge. Prayers, songs, Bible reading, gifts, and games marked the event, along with refreshments for 29 attendees and visitors.
Alfred Alfred announces a Christmas program at the church for Friday evening December 23 with a rehearsals during Wednesday prayer service for two weeks. Jean Swartz leads the program with a gift exchange planned.
The Reedsville Garden Club held its annual Christmas party on Thursday Dec 8 at Mrs Warren Pickens home with group singing of carols and the Christmas Story read by Mrs Nettie Cowdery. An exchange of presents revealed Mystery Sisters for the past year and new names were drawn. Refreshments for members and guests followed.
Hal Boyle reflects on Christmas memories from wartime abroad in Algiers Belgium and Manila. He recalls meals with locals in 1942 1944 and 1945 and notes faith hospitality and the sense of peace amid conflict.
In a shadowed Dolorosa night Charlie Reddy, a rising detective figure, leaves O Neill's house after a quiet visit and returns to the pottery studio to execute a midnight stakeout. He surveys the workshop, hides near the shed, and eyes the locked door as the scene ends with a moonlit pool and a giant pottery frog.
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