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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1949

Page

4

Messengers Publishing Co. Annual Subscription Rates

The notice lists daily and Sunday delivery by carrier and by mail with prices for Ohio and West Virginia regions. It notes rates for one month, three months, six months, and one year, plus acknowledges mail rates where carrier service exists and copies of other subscriptions and ads pricing. It also states publishing details and post office entry in Athens, Ohio.

Ohio & W. Va Athens Ohio Postoffice

Centralization and Rural Ohio Schools

The text argues for preserving small township and rural schools in southeastern Ohio. It notes the vital communal and educational roles these schools play, including hosting public meetings and serving parents and pupils. It warns that centralization may save money but risk essential educational and community functions.

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Lincoln a path from log cabin to White House continues to inspire

The essay reflects on Abraham Lincoln's rise from poverty and obscurity to the presidency, noting how contemporary views colored by politics give way to a deeper admiration. It argues that Lincoln proves a humble origin can yield extraordinary leadership and that the political road remains open to future unlikely leaders.

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Back Woods House of Representatives Eastern College New

Centralization debate on rural Ohio schools

The Messenger notes the mixed impact of centralizing rural southeast Ohio schools. Some districts can abandon one room schools without long bus rides and gain better facilities, while others would lose a community gathering place. It urges thoughtful decisions prioritizing community needs and acknowledges centralization does not always bring better teachers.

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Hitchhiking Dangers Warned By Police In Ohio

Ohio police advise motorists to ignore hitchhikers as a safety precaution. They note many wanderers are desperate and could commit crimes, while some look reputable. The article cites incidents of robbery and murder linked to hitchhiking and urges drivers to refuse rides to all seeking free transport.

Ohio Athens Olice

Monument Builders of Ohio Convenes in Columbus

Logan-G. C. Shaw of Logan Monument Co announces the annual Monument Builders of Ohio, Inc. convention at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel in Columbus on February 27 and 28. Shaw chairs the committee. Mrs. Shaw aids in arranging women attendees’ entertainment.

LOGAN G. C.shaw, Logan Monument Co Monument Builders of Ohio, Inc Deshler-Wallick Hotel Columbus Shaw

Eight Acres Transferred to Industrial Rayon in Robinson District

A deed recorded yesterday shows C. G. P. Musgrave transferring eight acres in Robinson District to the Industrial Rayon Corporation. The transaction confirms a land sale between the individual and the company with no listed conditions in the available text.

Point Pleasant C. G. P. Musgrave Robinson District Industrial Rayon Corporation

Spy rings show stark contrast to Canada Japan cases

James Marlow argues the Japanese and Canadian Soviet spy rings exceeded the Canada and Japan cases in scope and detail, noting Sorge and Ozaki Hozumi as leaders. He questions if a domestic Soviet ring exists, citing U United States probes but lacking courtroom proof, and highlights Ozaki Hozumi’s stealthy network approach.

James Marlow Washington Japan Canada Richard Sorge Ozaki Hazuma Sorge Tokyo Ozaki Hozumi Soviet Russia Army Russia House UN - American Activities Committee Federal Grand Jury New York U. S Ozaki

Veterans Fears Over Rent and Pensions Highlight Capitol Hill

On Capitol Hill the unveiling of the Legion pension bill sparks VFW publicity as Omar Ketchum pushes Lyle Beggs to speak. The Rankin draft would grant World War I and II veterans $60 at 60 and $90 at 65, a Legion-written measure. Katharine Lenroot and George D. Stoddard address rent control notes, with Lenroot urging study and less direct quote leakage. Hoover Commission eyes Congress handling to avoid fragmenting a 2,000,000-word report, while site and hospital funding battles rise among state lawmakers and Veterans Administration plans.

Peter Edson Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Legion Capitol Hill Smart Vfw Omar Ketchum John Rankin House Veterans’ Committee VFW Lyle Beggs Ketchum Beggs Rankin The Katharine F. Lenroot U. S. Children’s Bureau National Commission On Children and Youth George D. Stoddard University of Illinois Miss Lenroot Herbert Hoover Congress Senate House

Doctor's Comments on Arteriosclerosis Causes and Symptoms

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains arteriosclerosis as calcium deposits stiffening arterial walls. He notes family tendency lifestyle wear and tear and factors like infections and kidney disease influence development. Symptoms vary by location such as angina in the heart apoplexy in the brain and leg cramps.

Quiz Hall By WILTON E HALL Intellectual challenge for readers

Quiz prompts cover men women and teen categories with ten questions on daily life history geography and figures. Answers appear garbled but the quiz invites self scoring with point values and performance bands.

Queen of Diamonds Mystery at Ship of the Desert

John Henry and Sin Conover win a Las Dunas resort visit after a quiz show. A wounded man and a Queen of Diamonds card spark questions at Barselou’s Ship of the Desert restaurant. The headwaiter denies a waiter incident as the couple probes for clues. To be continued.

John Henry Sin Conover Wank California Las Dunas Homer Anglin Anklin Mr. Trim Lin Foreign Legion Foreign Barselou Mr. Jones Conover Jones Johnny Barselot San Diego Sin Mr. Conover

Community Visit Highlights Social Calls Across Town

Mr. and Mrs Milton Proctor and Mrs J W Leyda of Marietta spent a day with Karl Place. Everett Mansfield of Guysville dined with Lloyd Remely and daughter Dorothy. Mrs Perl McAfee spent a week in Columbus with son Gerald McAtee. Lyle Basim and son Gene visited Ernest Rowland in Athens. Mrs Lyle Basim.

U.S. immigration, savings bond drive, and veterans' hospital funds noted

The report notes 4000 displaced persons admitted under a new DP law while total U S immigration last year reached 170000, with thirds from Western Europe and from England France and Germany. It outlines the Savings Bond program with Patriots Day events, payroll deductions, a peacetime record 2 726 billion in sales, and funds spent on vets hospitals preparations across 14 cities totaling 1 25 million.

U. S England France Germany Europe Treasury John W. Snyder Truman Veterans Carl Gray

Birth announced for Rodgers in Athens with local church events

Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers Jr. announce the birth of a son at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Grandparents are Mrs. Maxine Jones Congo and Mr Mrs Maurice Rodgers Sr Corning. District service at local EUB Church Feb 15 with guest speakers and girls choir. St Bernard Church bazaar and supper Feb 15. Funeral Feb 7 for infant son of Ronald Dorris near Glouster burial in Dew cemetery Burr Oak. Maternal grandparents Mr Mrs George VanHorn Sunday Creek. Mrs J R Richardson.

Corning Maurice Rodgers Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Maxine Jones Congo John Exenkemper EUB St. Bernard Church Minnie Mason E. Main St Mary Brown Church St Edith Nichols Leon Keller New Lexington Keller Doctors Hospital Columbus Ronald Dorris Glouster Dew Cemetery Burr Oak George VanHorn Sunday Creek J. R. Richardson

Radio Schedule Highlights From NBC CBS ABC And More

A dense listing shows radio stations NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta with a detailed 6:00 to 12:00 schedule. Programs span news, sports, talk, comedies, dramas, music, and variety shows across stations and networks NBC CBS ABC and MBS, including Lowell Thomas Fulton Lewis Jr Eddie Cantor Jack Carson Gene Autry Kay Starr and Hawthorne adventures.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg Marietta Nbe Cbs Network Abe-Weat Lowell Thomas Cbe Abee-Baasic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Dardenelle Abe Bob Crosby Cbs Sports Paul Lavalle Abe Jack Carson Jimmy Durante Husband Gardner Saga Eddie Cantor Break the ABC Television Gabriel Heatter Mbs Red Skelton Riley NBC Television Meet the Press Bill Stern Abe Percy Faith Abec Ebs Abe West Theater of Today Smoky Mt. Hayride Lopez American Farmer Hollywood RFD America Cbs U. S&s. Navy Chicago Cbs Opera Tomlinson Abe Country Journal Cbs MacAlester Choir Europe Nbe News & Science U.S.A Stan Daugherty Orch Mbs-East Russ Hodges Mbs-Weat Lake NBC Symphony Harry Wismer Mbs West Cbs Treasury Hawaii Vic Damone Abe Vaughn Monroe Cbs Hawthorne Adventures Mel Allen Hollywood Theater Abe Gene Autry Kay Starr Abe Philip Marlowe Judy Canova Abe Guy Lombardo Dennis Day Cbs Musical Chicago Theater Abe Haylo

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