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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1948
Page
4
Morning edition subscription details list home delivery by carrier at 25¢ weekly with advance payment options. Mail rates vary by region, including Ohio West Virginia and out-of-state options with annual and shorter-term terms. Foreign rates available on request. Printed as Second Class Matter at Athens Ohio under 1918 act.
The White House belatedly announced a proposal for Stalin to speak at the State University in Columbia Missouri and to be introduced by President Truman. Stalin declined the invitation, prompting criticism of the handling and diplomatic etiquette. The column argues the move reflects weak leadership and unsettled U S policy toward the Soviet Union as former allies become rivals.
A masked man bursts into the doctor's office and aims at Janice Hilary as she calmly questions him. A nurse faints, Dr. Holbrook trembles, and Miss Willows orders water as Janice reveals the confrontation while facing a possible Mexico escape.
The Cleveland News salutes Paul Ballard longtime Jackson County representative and former chair of the House finance committee. He is praised for fiscal prudence detailed funding work on soldier bonuses teacher-school costs and anti tuberculosis measures. A plea urges one more term.
A reflective piece argues that relentless hustling harms health and peace of mind. It urges slowing down to enjoy tasks, avoid burnout, and focus on what truly matters. The author C H H cautions that many live for “routine” work, missing real living and personal purpose.
Washington tale shows Eastern Republicans steering the Rockwell measure to alter amortization on federal power projects. The bill would raise public power rates, reduce payback period, and favor Treasury returns, while facing a Western-dominated Senate panel and possible veto.
A reader asks The Messenger to publish a plea to locate service buddy Rus sell PD Williams from his town. He provides his address 4115 N Reese St Philadelphia 40 Pa and quotes a Cato maxim about restraint of speech.
Sam Simmons argues that ending price control and rationing boosted farm and livestock prices by about twofold in 1947 to 1949. He blames President Truman and a Democratic Congress for resisting earlier action and warns of renewed rationing to win wage support.
Mason County high school pupils may compete for county prizes in an oratory contest. Prizes include 50, 30 and 20 dollars offered by Point Pleasant American Legion. Local winners move to regional contests April 2 to 9 with nationals April 9 to 14.
Jim Fill linger alias Jim Check was arrested after stealing a $9 000 tractor trailer at South Side Sunday night. He drove off with driver Roger Crawford of Grove City inside a Summer Restaurant. The truck owned by Columbus Rendering Co. was ditched after engine damage. Sheriff Ernest Hesson and Deputy Toral Morrison planned to bring Fill linger from Jackson Ohio for arraignment on grand larceny charges. Fillinger had been employed as a helper on the truck.
Point Pleasant Products Co begins dismantling five War Assets Admin buildings at West Virginia Ordnance Works. Expected yield includes at least 500000 feet of lumber plus doors windows wiring and fixtures. Eight workers on site progress described as good. Bank and county offices close Thursday for Lincoln's Birthday.
The AAUW local chapter met at 309 Seventh St with co hosts Mrs. William Cable Filson and Miss Laura Caldwell. They agreed to urge Congress to back the European relief program Eaton Bill and discussed hosting duties for a state convention with Jackson's Mill in May while considering a local hospital study.
James Johnson, secretary of the Pt Pleasant local live stock market, reports a weaker tone in some classes after last Saturday’s sales tracking terminal markets. Hogs ranged from 16.80 to 25.40 with tops, lightweights 16.80 to 20.60, heavies 22.40 to 24.10, saws 20.40 to 21.70, boars 13.50 to 14.90. Cattle buyers saw best steers and heifers 22.60 to 24.70, cows 17 to 18.80, mediums 14 to 17, canners 10.25 to 13.20. Baby beeves 17.40 to 24, vealers 33.40, top calves 29.90 to 30.40, seconds 22.25 to 23.10, lightweights 14.50 to 15.20.
Point Pleasant officials announce a February meeting of the county board of education to be held tonight after two deferrals to ensure full attendance. Superintendent Robert H. Ferguson notes the regular monthly date is the first Monday.
Hillbilly production by Majestic Producing Co. in Nitro drew large crowds. Local women Mrs. Wilma Melrose Mrs. Margaret White and Mrs. Doddee Graham Foran led the company with Capt. Billy Bryant and wife Mrs. Josephine Bryant as authors. Warner Bros News requested permission to film the performance. A devil Anse Hatfield rifle from the Morgan Museum was shown. The next rehearsal date awaits better weather.
The Lincoln Birthday event will be held at the American Legion Hall on Saturday at 6 15 p m. Mayor B Walter Krodel will chair the committee with Bartow Jones leading the executive panel and local Republicans urging Krodel to take the post. Congressman Clarence Brown of Ohio will be the speaker. The date was chosen to fit Brown schedule as the first available open slot.
A baby boy weighing eight pounds eight ounces was born Tuesday at Point Clinic to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Choquette of 209 Sixth Street. This is the couple’s first son and second child.
Police report two safes at VEW headquarters were burglarized last weekend with an estimated $1,100 taken. No suspects named as investigations continue.
A catalog of radio stations with call letters and frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WANS Columbus 1460 KC WCNS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC
A detailed listing shows network and local programs throughout the evening from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. The lineup includes news, sports, comedy, drama, variety shows, and musical programs across abc, cbs, mbs, and others with multiple repeats and weekend variations.
Radio listing shows morning through evening programs across CBS and ABC with a lineup including Morning Breakfast Club Oklahoma Roundup Fred Waring Show and Dinner programs. Notable featured items include Kate Smith Speaks Paul Whiteman Records and Lum and Abner with multiple serials and game shows across time blocks.
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