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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1949

Page

4

Merry and Aunt Jane discuss love and marriage in Marshallville

Merry questions Susan and Carter's lasting happiness and hints of romance in New York. Aunt Jane gently guides Merry toward patience, noting growing pains and urging her to delay marriage for a couple of years while transplanting snap dragons together.

Merry Susan Marshallville Carter Jane New York Aunt Jane Kin Lissa Dad Mike Darling Angel

Quiz Hall By Wilton E Hall Answers and scoring tips

A mixed quiz page lists ten questions for men women and teenagers with point values and a scoring guide. It includes trivia on coats of arms, Pearl Harbor, nursery rhymes, Ben Franklin, handwriting analysis, state flowers, and basic legal definitions.

King Cole Gustavus V Edward VIII Albert Ben Franklin Major Bowes Lum Abner Ma Perkins

Barkley Headlines Women’s Club Prize Launch

Edson notes Vice President Barkley spoke ad lib at a General Federation of Women’s Clubs event launching the Build a Better Community contest with a $60,000 prize fund. Kroger funds top prizes. winners up to $10,000 for best community work through Jan. 15, 1950, with additional state and sweepstakes prizes.

Peter Edson Washington Alben W. Barkley America General Federation of Women's Clubs G.F.W.C Kroger Co J. L. Blair Buck Federation Joseph B. Hall Kroger’s Barkley Senate United States

Athens Messenger issue details and a cold war commentary

The Athens Messenger announces its publication schedule and pricing, noting weekday and weekend editions, delivery options, and mail rates. It also includes a column urging Mr. Truman to discuss stopping the cold war, arguing the Reds could disrupt the world economy and push for arms control while the Soviets impose a regimented life.

Mr. Truman Far East

Flawed economic reasoning on housing and Reds policy

The piece criticizes the Truman administration for pushing expansive government housing and slum clearance while blaming rent control for high housing costs. It argues private builders suffice and calls for ending labor monopolies to boost construction and lower costs. It also warns against Munichs with the Soviets and cautions that Stalin seeks time to consolidate gains.

Truman

Propaganda Echoes Between American and Russian Cultures

The Nation Today reports on Pravda attacking theater critics and Western music while contrasting American claims of invention with Russian boasts. It notes Soviet central committee pronouncements favoring Russian folk music and condemning Western decadence amid broader cultural battles.

American Democratic Party Russian Communist Party Pravda Communist Party In Russia Democratic National Committee Democratic Party Central Committee China Communist Party Europe America

Stalin's Timing on Peace Talks With U.S. Posture

The article contends Stalin stalls on peace terms after rapid Western gains. It argues the Reds must digest swift advances and suggests the Soviet leader seeks time to consolidate. It reflects a tense stance toward amicable relations and diplomacy.

China United States Stalin

Sounder finances bring voice identified checks

Science Illustrated suggests future checks could carry a spoken voice for security. A bank sorting machine would vocalize the writer's words and additional phrases if tampering occurs. The idea echoes current checkbooks that loudly protest during Christmas bill season.

Science Illustrated

Doctor's Comments on Adolescent Acne Causes and Social Impact

Dr Edwin P Jordan discusses adolescent acne noting infection common but not sole cause and linking it to hormonal changes. He warns about self consciousness and social withdrawal, advises conscious social effort, local treatment decisions by doctors, and lifestyle factors including diet and sunlight exposure. Permanent scarring is rare.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D Rene

Supreme Court upholds Trenton noise ban ruling

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Trenton New Jersey ban on sound tracks that emit loud and raucous noises. Justice Reed wrote the 5 to 4 majority opinion.

Washington Supreme Court Trenton, N.J Reed

King urges early dental visits and diet for sound teeth

Dr H H King addressed the Rio Grande PTA on how maternal and child diets affect teeth. He favored whole grain breads and natural sweets over white flour and sugar, urged fruits over candy, and recommended taking children to the dentist by age two to foster lifelong dental care, noting fluorine treatment in progress.

Rio Grande H. H. King PTA King Differ

Local Social News Highlights Bidwell and Rio Grande

Mrs George Post and daughter Lou Anne vacationed in Huntington West Virginia. Visitors include Bobby Robinson and Hal Shoemaker party from Rochester Pa with W C Fillinger family in Bidwell. Emmett Welker marked his 86th birthday January 26. The Rio Grande 4 H Club The Silver Thimble won Rotary Trophy performing songs solos duets and skits. Members listed with Mrs James L Clark adviser.

Bidwell George Post Lou Anne Huntington W. Va Bobby Robinson Hal Shoemaker Curt Fillinger Rochester W. C. Fillinger C. H. Shoemaker Charles Broughman Rio Grande Lester Soles C. and Porter Elmer Sherritt Vinton Gloria Bradford Robinson Ernie Gallipolis C. B. Robinson Charles Emmett Welker V. V. Shoemaker Gloria Shoemaker Columbus Gallia County Shirley Jo Evans Margaret Elizabeth Wickline Marilyn Wickline Jolene Wickline Sarah Jane Evans Betty McDermott Jane Ann Call Kathleen Call Norma Davis Diana Thorne Mary Lou Miller Debby Dickinson James L. Clark Clark

Concord Notables Host Weekend Guests and Birth Announcement

Mrs Betty Sayre and daughters Elaine and Barbara visited Columbus with host Mr and Mrs Jess Werner. Mr and Mrs John Napper announce the birth of a daughter at their home. Cecil Antle dinner guests of John Antle. Carl McDaniel of Coolville visited. Grace Sayre improves at Frank Sayre's home. Pvt George Chapman stationed at Guam with 5011th Const Engr Group. Leone Chapman notes.

Concord Betty Sayre Elaine Barbara Columbus Jess Werner John Napper Cecil Antle John Antle Carl McDaniel Coolville Grace Sayre Miss Sayre Frank Sayre

Smiths to Welcome Returning Son From Yokohama

Mr and Mrs William Fred Smith of Bradbury announce their son William F Smith Jr will return to the United States in February after spending 32 months in Yokohama Japan The family awaits his homecoming with eagerness and pride

Pomeroy William Fred Smith Bradbury William F. Smith, Jr Yokohama Japan

Television Radio Schedule Brief for Ohio and West Virginia Areas

Radio programs listed for multiple stations in Ohio and West Virginia on February 1 and 2 include news, music, talk, drama and variety shows. Notable entries feature Bob Crosby, Alan Young, Fibber and Molly, Fred Waring, and Detroit Symphony with a wide mix of network and local broadcasts across CBS ABC and NBC networks.

Cbs Network Abc-West Abc Cbs Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis Abe Alan Young Abe Mr Mrs. North Hy Gardner Bob Hope Ahbe We the People Gabriel Heatter Fibber and Molly Abe M. Amsterdam Mbs Detroit Symphony Cbs Korn A Krackin Jane Ace News Variety N. Y Cba The Clevelandaires Abe Bob Poole Fred Waring Godfrey

Britain Ends Eight Years Of Clothing Rationing

Britain virtually ended eight years of clothing rationing on Monday and will lift coupons. From Tuesday any citizen with money may buy a suit or dress without using the 26 and 18 coupons previously required.

London Britain

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