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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1948

Page

4

Defense and diplomacy confront a wary world

National Affairs contends that a massive air force is unlikely to deter war and warns that long range missiles, germ warfare, and covert attacks pose greater risks. It argues defense should be political over military, questions 1953 readiness, and notes Soviet propaganda leverages Marshall Plan fears. It also reports Lomakin critics and Russian press claims about U S bases and dominance.

Jay Franklin Atlantic Lakes Urals New Jersey Holy Land Finletter Soviet Union Washington Greece Peter Edson Jacob M. Lomakin New York United Nations U. S Black Dahlia Los Angeles Comrade Lomakin Radio Moscow Defense James V. Forrestal GOP John Foster Dulles Bernard Baruch Moscow Pravda Zhukov Russia San Francisco Greenland U.S Denmark Britain Sweden Europe British Evening Standard Swedish Chamber of Commerce Freeman Matthews Stockholm

Farmer laments rabid foxes kill stock and dog attack

Mrs Will Fleming of Amesville Route 1 writes of a fox that killed chickens and infected a dog with rabies. The dog bit Mr Fleming and its madness spread to cats, cows, calves, and dairy herd losses. She calls for fox culling and notes a buyer paid 1700 dollars for rabies‑killed cattle, urging others to take remaining stock.

the Messenger Mr. Fleming Phillips and Stansbury

Nurse and Doctor in Forbidden Romance Endangers Case at Grand Central

Janice Hilary, a nurse, and Dr. Eric Holbrook face a doubled dilemma as their secret affair risks exposure while a kidnapping case surfaces. Ben Archer and Ed the sleuth help locate Mrs. McRae’s husband, culminating in a tense reunion and possible divorce plans.

Janice Hilary Eric Holbrook Eric Janice Ben Archer Erie Ben Mrs. McRae Grand Central Station Fileen Poughkeepsie Eileen

Daniel Drake The Physician Who Traveled The Interior Valley

The article reviews Daniel Drake 1785 1852 a Cincinnati physician and author of a vast 1850 medical treatise on diseases of the interior North America. It notes his travels from the Rio Grande to Hudson Bay and his efforts to reform medical education and study epidemics.

Daniel Drake Drake Rio Grande Hudson Bay Florida Mississippi Great Lakes St. Lawrence Interior Valley North America Esquimaux Cincinnati

Judge Rowland retires from reelection to Athens County court

The Athens County judge O F Rowland withdraws his candidacy citing his belief others deserve a chance to aspire to judicial honors. He argues judiciary should avoid everyday political campaigns and calls for qualified individuals to lead public service, urging others to step aside after terms.

O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Rowland

No Longer Loyal South Prefers Republican Line in National Vote

The Southern Weekly argues the Democratic Party no longer exists as in the past and urges Southerners to vote Republican in national elections. It claims the modern Democratic platform expands federal power and aligns with radical labor interests, contrasting with historic Southern Democratic values.

South Truman Democratic Party House of Representatives North New York New Jersey Congress The Southern Weekly

Sam Simmons Urges Less Spending and Army Training Debate

An editorial argues for reduced government spending and universal military training. It notes broad support for training and calls for tax cuts to spur savings, while warning Congress to fund defense without dampening growth. It highlights state and local tax pressure, especially West Virginia funding for schools, and the risk of hitting investment. It concludes with hopes the nation muddles through toward a brighter future.

Congress Hammer and Tongs West Virginia

Queen Esther Class to Serve Chicken Dinner at Methodist Church

The Queen Esther Class of the Methodist Church will host a chicken dinner in the church parlors on February 12 at 5 p.m. A program will follow. Various local residents, including Miss Ann Troxell and Mr. Clifford Leaver, are noted among weekend visitors and callers.

Shawnee Methodist Church Clifford Leaver Ed Smith Amesville Ann Troxell Athens Helen Foster Laddie Spencer Columbus Juanita Opperman Logan Estella Humphrey Margaret Hopkins

Parents urged to defend local schools in York

Mrs Hazel Stump of Carbondale praises Thelma Pickett’s view and urges York parents to fight to keep country schools from being closed and bused to Marshfield, recalling danger and cold weather faced by local children and a citizen’s store opening helping transport.

York Carbondale Marshfield Hazel Stump Jan

Weather halts Chester Chester school basketball game

Weather forced school closures in Chester and Tuppers Plains Chester. Several residents and families are mentioned visiting, traveling, or recovering from illness. Notable names include Mrs. Jim Winkham, Pauline Ridenour, Rita Ridenour, Shirley Summerfield, Donna Wolfe, Jean Brafford, Gerald Eiselstein, Jack and Jim Eiselstein, Floyd Ridenour, E. B. Knight, Robert Hearing, Janie Young, and Opal Eichinger.

Chester Jim Winkham Pauline Ridenour Martz Clinic Floyd Ridenour Columbus Rita Ridenour Shirley Summerfield Parkersburg Ernest Brown Donna Wolfe Jean Brafford Coolville Gerald Eiselstein Jack Jim John Wickham Marlene Wolfe Lowell W. Green Zanesville Patrolman James Gibbs Syracuse Howard Knight E. B. Knight Robert Hearing East Fulten

Mrs. Minnie Willmore Rites Held At Millfield

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie James Willmore 79 lifelong Athens County resident were held in Millfield Church of Christ with Dick Wilcox officiating. She taught in one room schools and was active in church work. Survived by sisters Mrs. Ruth Johnson Millfield Mrs. Eva Sanders Albany and brothers Norval Millfield Robert Helena Mont Cyrus Barberton. Burial Nye Cemetery.

Chauncey Minnie James Willmore Athens County Ruth Johnson Millfield Millfield Church of Christ Dick Wilcox Charles S. Bradfield Christine Brown Helen Courtney Virgil Lahugh Elmer James Paul James Harold Johnson Ernest Stanley Phillip James Nye John S. Blower Willmore Norval Ruth James Church of Christ Albert Willmore Johnson Eva Sanders Albany Robert Helena Mont Cyrus Barberton Ohio

Pendergrass Services Held Chauncey Ohio

In Chauncey the funeral for George Pendergrass took place last Thursday at the Church of Christ with many out of town relatives attending. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pendergrass and daughter Sue, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Pendergrass with Judy and Kay, Mrs. Edna Pendergrass, Rollie Figgins, Ralph Baum gardener and sons Billy and Ralph, Paul Theisen and daughter Donna of Columbus, Eva Wiggins and daughters Alice Weltner New Lexington, Ray and Richard Gardner of Athens, Herbert Pendergrass and Lloyd of Van Lear Kentucky, James Smith and daughter Nancy, Alonzo Figgins of Nelsonville, and William Grounds of Powellton, W. Va.

Chauncey George Pendergrass Church of Christ Charles Pendergrass Sue Pete Pendergrass Judy Kay Edna Pendergrass Rollie Figgins Ralph Baumgardener Billy Ralph Paul Theisen Donna Columbus Eva Wiggins Alice Weltner New Lexington Ray Gardner Richard Gardner Athens Herbert Pendergrass Lloyd van Lear, Ky James Smith Nancy Alonzo Figgins Nelsonville William Grounds Powellton W. Va

Pattoens Host Millfield Bridge Club Evening

Chauncey Grover and Elizabeth Patton hosted a Saturday night Bridge Club at their Millfield home with two tables in play. Present were Walter Border Grace Border Rex Nagle Georgia Nagle Bertha Sanders Elizabeth Willis Grover Patton and Elizabeth Patton.

Chauncey Grover Elizabeth Patton Millfield Walter Border Grace Border Rex Nagle Georgia Nagle Bertha Sanders Elizabeth Willis Grover Patton

Bridge Club To Meet At Millfield Under Mrs Kozma

The Thursday night bridge club at Millfield will meet at 7 30 p m this week at the home of Mrs Virginia Kozma in Millfield.

Bridge Club Chauncey Millfield Virginia Kozma

Father Visited by Williamson in Columbus

Mr and Mrs George Williamson spent Sunday in Columbus visiting James Williamson Sr father of George Williamson Sr and longtime resident in the area.

Chauncey George Williamson Columbus James Williamson

Prayer Meeting Friday at Morristown Holiness Church

Cottage service set for Friday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Sanborn Bailey Run with Mrs James Mullins leading. Carmen accepts compromise wage offer and returns to work on Hyde and California Street cable cars after a two hour strike.

Chauncey — Cottage Morristown Holiness Church Cecil Sanborn Bailey Run James Mullins Carmen San Francisco AFL Hyde and California Street

Twin Sons Born at Home in Millfield

Richard Giffen announces the birth of twin sons at their Millfield home on Sunday morning. The babies weighed six and a half pounds and seven pounds and are not yet named. The mother is formerly Laverna Smith.

Chauncey Richard Giffen Millfield Laverna Smith

Sunday Dinner Guests of the McKinneys

The Rev. and Mrs. Andrew McKinney hosted a Sunday dinner with their daughter Zelda Mae. They were joined by the Rev. and Mrs. Stanford Knapp and daughter Javerna of Warren Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Sovereign and Bob by Lee of Nelsonville, and Misses Elaine McKinney and Garnet Aten of Point Pleasant.

Chauncey Andrew McKinney Zelda Mae Stanford Knapp Javerna Warren Ohio H. S. Sovereign Bobby Lee Nelsonville Elaine McKinney Garnet Aten Point Pleasant

Radio Station List by Market and Frequencies

A compact inventory of radio programs and their area stations with call signs and frequencies. Entries include NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS

TV Listing Schedule for February 3 and 4 Evening to Late Night

Detailed network timetable listing daily broadcasts across abc cbs mbs and other outlets from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am on February 3 with news dramas comedies variety and music programs and a morning to afternoon schedule for February 4 including serials contests and Kiddies hour across regions and repeats.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Abe Cbs Chicago Orchestra Cbs East Lum & Abner Cbs-West Abe Lowell Thomas Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abec Abe Bob Crosby Cbs the Green Hornet Mbs Harkness Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Milton Berle Cbe Judy—abe Mrs. North Billy Rose Armos Andy We the People Gabriel Heater Molly Nbe Studio One Boston Symphony Red Skelton News Variety Abe West N. Y Oklahoma Ozark Valley Fred Waring Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander Abe Kate Smith Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman Lum Abner

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