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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1948

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co. announces Athens paper details

The Athens Messenger announces publishing schedule and staff notes, listing Gordon K. Bush as publisher and Joan W. Webb as managing editor. It outlines Associated Press rights, subscription rates by carrier and mail, and post office registration as second class matter.

Brederck W. Bush THE Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Joan W. Webb Associated Press Ohio West Virginia Athens

Universal Military Training: A Nation's Security Choice

In this editorial, the case for Universal Military Training UM T is argued from the perspective of national defense. The author asserts the United States must prepare with a trained standing army modern weapons and allied support to deter war and avoid unprepared defeats. The piece critiques anti UMT sentiment in Congress and warns of political distractions in an election year.

Advisory Commission America Hitler Congress Pacific Japan

Everything Goes in Election Year Politics

A critical reflection on American politics in an election year. The piece argues both parties trade concessions to blocs to win votes, aided by the Roosevelt Era, with reliance on federal treasury spending. It warns of inflation, wage expectations, and future risk as lawmakers appease diverse interests.

Washington Treasury

Truman reshuffles Federal Reserve Board to reshuffle power

President Truman moves Marriner Eccles from chair to vice chair and appoints Thomas McCabe as chairman, triggering a rift with James Vardaman and shaping a tense balance on the Federal Reserve Board. Eccles resists demotion, Szymczak becomes pivotal in reconciling board factions amid looming inflation concerns.

Washington Federal Reserve Board of Governors Marriner Eccles Thomas B. McCabe Philadelphia F Eccles Truman Federal Reserve Board Congress Eccles Board of Governors James K. Vardaman, Jr Vardaman Missouri Szymczak U. S Berlin Ronald Ransom McCabe Ransom Philadelphia District Federal Reserve Bank Foreign Surplus Property Liquidation Administration Clayton Draner Evans Betwen McCabe

Inflation Looms Over Market As 1929 Echoes Return

The piece surveys postwar price surges in food rent and clothing and links inflation to wage and industrial cost rises. It notes Truman era policies and the Wallace third party, warning that buying power dwindles and prices may soon fall or deflate after upcoming elections as European crops and Soviet grain influence global supplies.

Wall Street Missouri Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder Ozarks Truman Mr. Truman Palm Beach Miami Wallace Third Party Progressive Citizens of America GOP America Fdr Willkie Marshall State Department Truman Administration Moscow Europe

Reynolds Dies Former RNC Secretary and White House Advisor

James Burton Reynolds 77 longtime Republican official and White House adviser to President Calvin Coolidge has died. He served as secretary of the Republican National Committee and held influential roles in party leadership during the 1920s.

James Reynolds New York James Burton Reynolds Republican National Committee White House Calvin Coolidge

Plumbers Elect President in Youngstown

August A. Schmutz of Youngstown was elected president of the Ohio State Master Plumbers Association.

Youngstown A. Schmutz Ohio State Master Plumbers Association

Farmers wrestle with price impacts and party blame

Sam Simmons notes farmers shifting votes from Truman due to price swings. He observes Democrats remain loyal to a degree, while Republicans face no new major price laws since last year. He highlights budget debates and historical contrasts over government spending and extravagance.

Truman Congress Democratic Party

The Pituitary Gland and Its Disorders

Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains the pituitary gland with its anterior and posterior lobes. He describes acromegaly and gigantism as diseases from overfunctioning, their symptoms, and the potential treatments including surgery X rays and hormone replacement.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D NEA

Chauncey High Band Boosters Meet Reports Treasury

Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club met in the Chauncey High School music room. W. G. Davis presided in Roy Lester’s absence. Secretary Dorothy Daugherty reported a $331.86 treasury balance and $139.27 from a November band concert. A second annual band camp is planned. Next meeting is the first Thursday in March at rotating locations.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club Chauncey High School Sept W. G. Davis Roy Lester Dorothy Daugherty Treasury

IFC Class Meeting Plans Valentine Party

The IFC Class of the Church of Christ led by teacher Miss Jeanette Blackford held a meeting at the parish house. Plans were made for a Valentine party at the February 16 gathering. Robert Jackson attended as a guest with members Richard Jackson Jerry Schoonover Joanna Lewis Lowell Davis Janis Davis Edna Leiber Jerry Blackford Robert Sweeney Larry Parker and Jeanette Blackford present.

Chauncey IFC Church of Christ Jeanette Blackford Robert Jackson Richard Jackson Jerry Schoonover Joanna Lewis Lowell Davis Janis Davis Edna Leiber Jerry Blackford Robert Sweeney Larry Parker

Dinner Guests Entertained by Chaunceys Pennells

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pennell hosted Sunday dinner at their May Ave. home for a group from Zanesville and Athens including Louis Northrop and Garnet Northrop, Paul Northrop and family, Harry Jonas, Maxine Moore, and several Pennells. The visitors were entertained later at the Spurbeck home in Athens.

Chauncey Howard Pennell May Ave Louis Northrop Clarence Garnet Betty Mae Northrop Paul Northrop Paul Jr Jimmy Lee Zanesville Harry Jonas Murray City Maxine Moore Athens Rita Howard, Jr Jackie Phyllis Burn

Ventana Visit in Greens Run Noted by Fulton Family

Mr and Mrs Guy Fulton and granddaughter Merna of Great Falls Montana visit sister Mrs Carol Wyatt in Greens Run and stay with Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton and Albert Fulton in Millfield En route to Florida to visit sister Mrs Inez Burdette formerly of Greens Run

Ventana Greens Chauncey Guy Fulton Merna Great Falls Mont Carol Wyatt Greens Run Daniel Fulton Albert Fulton Millfield Fultons Florida Inez Burdette

Giffen Twins Reported First Twins of the Year

Chauncey residents celebrate the birth of twin boys Donald Oscar and Ronald Fred to Mr and Mrs Richard Giffen in Millfield on February 2. The infants received a twin baby buggy from Jaynes Furniture Store in Athens.

Chauncey Richard Giffen Millfield Jaynes Furniture Store Athens Donald Oscar Ronald Fred

Letters discuss foxes rabies and farm losses in Mississippi

A reader from Hickman County argues rabies fears stem from poor dog care and predators. She cites fox activity near farms on South Canaan Road and asserts rats hawks and foxes are not sole causes of livestock losses while urging worming dogs and better care. she warns against blaming foxes alone.

South Canaan Road Chickée Cathrien Fortney Guysville R. D

Roosevelt Dimes Said to Bear J S Initials

Mrs J W Hicks of Little Hocking Ohio writes that she recently spotted J S initials on Roosevelt dimes at the coin line on the dime’s neck area near the edge. She asks why the marks appear and whether all coins carry them.

the Messenger Roosevelt Joseph Stalin J. W. Hicks Little Hocking, O

Condition Improves for Chauncey John Bullock in Marietta

Chauncey John Bullock of near Chauncey in Osteopathic Hospital Marietta is reported slightly improved. Several local relatives visited him at the hospital Sunday.

Chauncey John Bullock Marietta

Bidwell News Notes And Local Changes

Ernest Hall and family spent a few days in Bidwell from Detroit. Mr and Mrs Paul Dean Hayes and son moved to Gallipolis. Mrs C W Adams visits son Alvin Eyre in Dayton. Bidwell Porter Pirates beat Vinton 37 to 25. Young People Class meets Feb 12 with Mr and Mrs A M Payne. Schools closed due to severe weather. Gloria Shoemaker notes.

Gloria Shoemaker C. W. Boyer David Porter Methodist Church A. M. Payne Bidwell-Porter

Ohio University student visits Chauncey for dinner

CHAUNCEY Boris Pukay of Yorkville Ohio a student at Ohio University was in Chauncey Sunday as the dinner guest of the Rev. and Mrs Gilbert Courtney High St Other recent guests at the Courtney home were Mr and Mrs Arthur Chiki and Mr and Mrs Ralph Berry Athens

Chauncey Boris Pukay Yorkville Ohio Ohio University Chauncey Sunday Gilbert Courtney Courtney Arthur Chiki Ralph Berry Athens

Chauncey Mrs Winnie Skinner Hosts Esther Class

Mrs Winnie Skinner will host the Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist Church on Wednesday night at her Jacob Avenue home.

Chauncey Winnie Skinner Jacob Ave Esther Chauncey Methodist Church

Office Dramas Intertwine With Sudden Threat At Clinic

In Washington C H Miss Willows runs a hectic medical office as Janice plans a sudden month away National Bank director William L Stinson aged 68 of Chillicothe dies in Cincinnati hospital where he had served since 1933.

Betty Jane Dr. Holbrook Janice Miss Willows Miss Hilary Mrs. Smythe - Smith Miss Fox Susie Fox Washington, C.H William L. Stinson Citizens’ National Bank of

Radio Station List by Area and Frequency

A catalog of radio stations by city and network including NBC WLW in Cincinnati at 700 and ABC WCOL Columbus 1230, WSAZ Huntington 930, CBS WBNS Columbus 1460, WCHS Charleston 5380, WPAR Parkersburg 1450, MBS WHKC Columbus 610, and WMOA Marietta 1490.

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

Evening Radio Schedule Echoes Mixed Programs

A dense list of radio and TV style program blocks across stations and hosts for the evening schedule. Includes music shows, news, comedy, drama, and variety programs with times, hosts, and channel notes.

Morning Radio Schedule Highlights and Show Lineup

A detailed morning to evening radio schedule lists programs across networks CBS and MBS. Featured names include Fred Waring Show Arthur Godfrey Kate Smith Paul Whiteman and Queen for a Day with multiple serials music and quiz segments throughout the day.

Honeymonon Abe Oklahoma Zark Valley Folks Fred Waring Cbs My Story Betty Crocker Cba Arthur Godfrey Cbs Breakfast Hollywood Ben Alexander Cbs Abe Kate Smith Mbs Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman

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