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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
4
A reflective piece urging preservation of Christmas spirit and its gifts. It recalls the Nativity story, Wise Men, shepherds, and the belief that peace and meaning come through faith, giving, forgiveness, and family, ending with a hopeful wish for a lasting Christmas spirit.
The Athens Messenger notes substantial expansion at Ohio University with 75 new or temporary buildings added this weekend and more planned, promising a doubling of physical facilities in the next biennium. Leadership stresses moral conduct, cultural events, and high standards as key to the university’s rebirth and continued growth. The piece urges a Christmas message of giving and impractical generosity as a guiding spirit.
John Baker's presidency steered Ohio University through postwar revival and expansion. He brought vision and effectiveness that unlocked GI Bill growth, steady funds, and a transformed campus, elevating the university's regional economic impact and long term prospects.
In Nelsonville the American Legion table tennis team defeated the Eagles with Dewey Whyte and Gilbert Smith winning two games each while Fuzzy Evans fell to Orville Steenrod and John Brown lost to Lowell Hickman. Margaret Gerardis won the Prince of Peace Declamation Contest in Athens. Mary Elizabeth Elberfeld spent holidays with her parents in Pomeroy. Chauncey Mayor Hines noted complaints about sling shots causing broken windows and poultry deaths.
A compilation of radio stations with call signs and dial positions including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 31230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC WHEC Columbus 630 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
The poem urges trusting in the Giver of life and his Son Jesus to end world strife. It appeals for faith and prayer to bring peace on earth, asserting divine sovereignty and eternal reign.
Mrs. Gertie Evans of Columbus spent a week end with her sister and brother Allison and Mrs. George Barber. Dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Porter Sweazy included their grandson Charles Hoover of Columbus and their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Loren Fierce and granddaughter Darlie of Greens Run.
A historical radio programming table lists daily 6:00 pm to midnight lineups across networks ABC CBS MBS NBC with programs such as News and Commentary The Beulah Skit The Smoothies Lone Ranger Drama The FBI drama and The Great Plays Scenes The schedule includes entertainers Lavalle Cantor Durante and Bill Stern with boxing sports and dance hours across multiple stations and repeats noted for several segments.
A dense listing presents a 9:00 to 12:20 schedule of radio programs across networks and stations. It includes talk shows, dramas, music, variety hours, and quiz programs with numerous titles and host names, reflecting a busy broadcast day.
The Sweet Shoppe throngs with Bobby soxers and teens in stylish outfits as Merry Carson leads her popular gang. Tip Kennedy, her steady date and star captain, supports homework sessions while planning a frantic prom format and a bright future.
In a Southern town romance flourishes between Merry and Tip as their improvised car, the Struggle-Buggy, sputters to life and tensions rise with Merry’s rival Penny. Tip delivers swagger and affection while Merry wrestles with jealousy and longing. (To Be Continued)
Medical notes describe virus pneumonia as caused by tiny viruses, resembling influenza in onset with cough and runny nose. X rays show patchy lung changes. antibiotics like penicillin show little effect, and recovery can be slow with possible lingering coughs. Prevention relies on avoiding infected people. no universal vaccine exists.
The Nation Today examines how to remove ineffective federal workers, amid battles over firing rules and union pressure. It notes observers blame managers for relying on transfers and high ratings while Congress and the Civil Service Commission push for faster discharges, with year long appeals and political meddling.
The commission may recommend that a discharged employee get another chance in a different agency but cannot order reinstatement. The deal hinges on charging that firing was arbitrary and without cause. The ruling limits the commission to recommendations only.
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