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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
4
National Affairs columnist Peter Edson analyzes how White House press conferences turn into a game to prod Truman into a presidential bid. The piece notes plans around the February 19 Jefferson Jackson dinner, possible announcements before the July National Convention, and the role of atomic secrets in campaign rhetoric, with references to Groves Wallace and Oak Ridge.
Dr. J. L. Stansbury of Ohio State University outlined artificial insemination as a scientific method to speed dairy herd improvement in Gallia County. Officials formed a committee to draft a constitution and by laws aligning with the Central Ohio Breeding Association, then seek township workers and members for the program. Costs include two $5 stock shares and a $6 first insemination fee.
Janice, resting in a hospital bed, receives Betty Jane who urges her to put life and love before work in Mexico. Janice plans a vacation, tells Miss Willows she will not return, and both women share advice about love and timing before the scene ends.
A column argues that campaign focus on social gains funded by public funds repeats a familiar pattern. It warns that in all elections promises swell while the average American bears the costs through higher taxes and lost liberty, urging voters to distinguish honest officials from professional politicians.
W. C. Schroeder of the Bureau of Mines outlined in an American Society of Mechanical Engineers talk that coal along with oil shale and natural gas can supply liquid fuels. He noted plant costs would run higher than petroleum but improvements could cut the gap. A pilot plant is under way in Pennsylvania to produce liquid fuels and high heat gas from coal. The drive could require years and large labor, materials, and scale.
J R Baxter of Hemlagk Grove asks The Messenger to intervene as Meigs County reports 145 miles of county roads and 559 miles of township roads cleared of snow. Baxter, ill for nine weeks, seeks response from County Commissioner Harry Craig and proper officials to reopen the snow blocked road, noting 11 inches of snow since January 24.
A column notes that The Pathfinder reports White House alibi experts scramble to explain the faltering Greek aid mission. It ponders that Greek front losses from aid may be limited to rations and argues for slowing Europe aid until Congress acts.
Gallipolis reports funeral rites for C. T. Spoon Robinson set for Friday afternoon at 3 o clock with Rev W Scott Western officiating A decision on venue for services remains unsettled A Knights Templar service will be held and burial is planned at Mound Hill cemetery
The Home and Community Council of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation in Gallipolis adopted health as this year’s program. They met in the courthouse with teachers and heard Mrs. Litta Robertson of Columbus outline a functional education program under the Kellogg Foundation provisions.
Clayton W Wallace of Waterloo Star Route has been promoted to technician fifth grade. A member of headquarters company Caribbean Defense Command he is stationed at Quarry Heights Canal Zone which serves as the Caribbean Area headquarters for all services. Wallace entered service in 1946.
Citizens can find income tax assistance at the Gallia post office as Thomas L. Davis and Henry J. Stoll visit for tax help from February 24 to 27.
Hattie Friend Cavin died at 7 30 pm Wednesday at the home of Mrs Harold McKenzie on Court Street in Gallipolis aged 84 She was born February 28 1864 in Oil City Pa and worked for years at the OHE now GSI She was an Episcopal and had a daughter Mrs Ernest Sharp of Detroit Mich with her at death Survivors include grandchildren Charles and Ernest Sharp of Detroit a sister Mrs Sadie Johnson of Chillicothe and two great grandchildren
GALLIPOLIS Charles Huber and Edwin E Higgins have been appointed volunteer veterans re employment committeemen to aid veterans in obtaining re employment and seniority rights by the U S Department of Labor Frederick G Beattie field representative announced Veterans having such problems are advised to first get in touch with the nearest local office of the Ohio State Employment Service If more help is required the veteran in Gallia County will be advised to see Mr Huber and Mr Higgins who serve voluntarily and without pay.
GALLIPOLIS The State Highway Patrol reported one arrest yesterday, Hubert E. Wheeler of Vinton, on an overweight truck charge. He was cited to appear Saturday. The patrol also checked 153 vehicles south of Cheshire on Route 7, issuing 18 correction slips.
Rose Commandery 43, Knight Templars, held an inspection in Gallipolis on Wednesday led by Eminent Sir Fern J. Blose with eminent grand sword bearer duties. Guests included Thomas E. Gibson and officers from Point Pleasant, Athens and Logan. a dinner by the Eastern Star followed.
Three boats passed the Gallipolis Locks yesterday the Republic of Pittsburgh at 3 45 p m the Se met up at 4 15 p m and the George M Verity at 8 55 p m The gauge stood 18 6 feet upper and 10 4 lower with 8 5 feet of water over the rollers Kanawha Falls reading 4 31 falling.
Cpl. W. H. Harrison of the State Highway Patrol will preside over a meeting of school bus drivers in Gallipolis on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The purpose is to study regulations governing bus operation. School board members may attend the session in the Common Pleas Court room.
A new Gallipolis to Ironton bus line will run three daily round trips via Mercerville with departures from Gallipolis at 10 15 am 3 30 pm and 6 pm and from Ironton at 7 45 am 12 45 pm and 3 30 pm The line stops at Thivener Angel Mercerville Shockley Store Platform and Scottown with a temporary terminal at the Ohio Valley Bank building The trip lasts about two hours each way.
Mrs J H Shato planned to succeed her late husband as Justice of the Peace in Gallipolis after his protracted illness. Judge William H Jones prepared the papers, and Mrs Shato indicated she would take office soon with township trustees endorsing her unanimously.
Gallipolis Juni or Chamber of Commerce forms with election of J W Bill Potter as president and James Stogden as second vice president. Lawrence Bastiana serves as secretary and John T Griffin as treasurer. Directors include Judge William H Jones Lee Mootz Gene Plymale Alva Shumaker C McGinnis and Erwin Forden with terms to July 1 and next election May 1 to 10.
Gallia and surrounding areas list admissions including Martin Nibert Carl Ewing Rodney John Hitchens Pomeroy families Mrs P B Darling Mrs C E Romine and others Discharges include Mrs Anna Slyh Mrs John Wolfe Martin Wolfburn and several residents of nearby towns
Gallipolis officials used a county rented snow plow along with hand scraping to clear curbs and keep streets smooth as a late storm hit the city. The prompt action helped maintain safe passage for residents and traffic.
Radio programs list across Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Charleston Parkersburg and more for Thursday evening through Friday morning include News Reports 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. programs with abc cbs mbes mbs and other networks, featuring Kiddies Hour Silent Hour sports music and variety shows with Beulah Henry Aldrich Burns and Allen Jack Smith and Song Ellery Queen Henry Morgan and more across multiple stations and time slots.
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