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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1948

Page

4

Roof garden at White House sparks debate over balcony

National Affairs discusses Harold Sleeper proposal for a roof garden atop the White House as a solution to the balcony dispute. Critics note heat, visibility, and security concerns while detailing current White House bustle and privacy limits for the Truman family.

Washington White House Harold R. Sleeper New York American Institute of Architects Sleeper Harry Dr. Graham Ed Pauley Marriner Eccles James M. Landis Henry Wallace Harry Vaughan Thomas Jefferson Tom Treasury Old State Building Hay Adams Roger Smith Truman Trumans Mr. T V. P Connecticut Avenue Way Wallace Graham Secret Service

Subscription Rates for Home Delivery and Mail Orders

Rates listed for carrier home delivery priced 25 cents weekly paid in advance with annual, semiannual, and short term options. Mail prices vary by region including Ohio West Virginia and out of state plus 191s era notation and foreign quotes on request. Local office and university post office details shown.

Carrer Ohio West Virginia Interea Athens Univ. Post Office

Fear and danger loom as Ann fears a plot at Tophill

In the northern town of Tophill Ann Bancroft faces a suspected killer plot as someone waxes her shoes and pressures her to slip. She fakes a migraine to avoid lunch with Laurie Kinda and Rush Bancroft while distrust grows about a swinging garden bridge linked to a gardener’s death.

Ann Bancroft Mres Rush Bancroft Tophill Ann Laurie Kinda Rush Tommy Rinda New York A . Ann Miss Bancroft Cheyenne Wyoming Ford St J. M. Stark Bancroft Garden Bancroft Gardens Mr. Stark Luke

Snow removal costs drive need for city snow fleet

After an unusually heavy January snowfall in Athens, officials argue for dedicated snow removal equipment and higher city funding. The analysis notes that modern traffic demands require proactive street clearing, with labor, trucks, and road machines funded or bonded as needed, as tax relief cannot offset service costs.

Athens Ohio

Ill change of view on inside information in grain trading

A Chicago grain speculator earned about 200000 last week amid market fluctuations and questions whether profits from guessing market moves should be illegal or subject to government scrutiny. The piece argues profits and risks are inherent in a competitive system and questions government reach beyond taxation.

Chicago

Athens Feb 14 Quote Highlights Charity and Wisdom

A fragment from Athensp dated February 14 quotes Beecher on charity and wisdom guiding benevolence, and notes Matthew 16 3 about discerning the signs of the times. The piece blends reflection on life industry and discernment.

We The People and the Soviet Diplomatic Debate

A critical essay argues that published Soviet–Nazi relations reflect long histories of great power maneuvering. It contends that both Western democracies and the Kremlin used diplomacy to pursue interests, with no single side holding all correctness.

State Department Marshal U.S.S.R Hitler Germany Kremlin America England France Russia

Public Forum backs Universal Military Training in UMT bill

A member of the American Legion praises an editorial supporting Universal Military Training and urges readers to contact Congress about H R 4278. The writer warns against pacifist opposition and stresses preparedness for future global crises. Harry A Hess signs the letter.

the Messenger American Legion Congress Fellowship of Reconciliation

Laurel Cliff Health Club Hosts Meeting and Guests

Mrs Pearl Jacobs hosted the Laurel Cliff Health Club with twelve members and guests. A $5 March of Dimes donation was made and a contest won by Della Curtis Margaret Allen Evelyn Turner and Allen Eichinger. refreshments followed.

Laurel Cliff Pearl Jacobs Laurel Cliff Health Club March of Dimes Fund Della Curtis Margaret Allen Evelyn Turner Allen Eichinger Pearl Parker Bob Neal Middleport Jane Custer Pomeroy James Radford Charles Hoffner, Jr Jeannine Parker Clarence Ackley Athens Wyatt Schaefer Vernon Vern Story Columbus Barbara Schaefer Sammy Lewis Great Bend Orville Allen

Meeting Conducted Chauncey

The Rev. James Bullock of Fairfield Ohio son of Mr and Mrs John Bullock conducts a two week meeting at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Chauncey.

Chauncey James Bullock Fairfield Ohio John Bullock Pilgrim Holiness Church

The Plains Visitors From Dayton Visit Harrison Family

Benny Harrison and children David and Becky of Dayton visited The Plains for the weekend to see Benny’s mother Mrs. Rebecca Harrison.

Chauncey Benny Harrison David Becky Dayton Plains Imother Rebecca Harrison

Intravenous Therapy and Blood Transfusions

The article explains intravenous therapy for rapid drug delivery and blood transfusion as a life saving measure. It notes fluids and nutrients can be given IV, including dextrose and protein preparations, and highlights IV use when oral or muscular routes are unsuitable. It concludes with a Q&A on allergic rhinitis cures depending on identifying the irritant and consulting a doctor.

Parish-Wide Meeting Set For Chauncey

A Chauncey parish-wide meeting of the women of the Church of Christ will be held Thursday night. Sponsored by the Millfield Church of Christ women, the event aims for better organized work. Arrangements committee includes Mrs. Edith Heffken, Mrs. Elizabeth Patton, and Mrs. Nelle Russell. Speaker will be Bertha Mae Park of Cleveland, state secretary.

Chauncey Women of the Church of Christ Millfield

Almond Rites Conducted for Michael Almond

Funeral services for 81 year old Michael Almond of Jacksonville were held Saturday at 2 p m at Jacksonville Methodist Church with Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Rev. H H Lafferty officiating. A Chauncey trio sang hymns and Trimble Church of Christ elders and deacons served as pallbearers. Members of Charlies Thomas Lodge IOOF Jacksonville participated and burial followed at New Marshfield cemetery.

Chauncey Michael Almond Jacksonville Almond New Marshfield Cemetery

Mrs. Carrie Channell Hosts Sunday Guests

Mrs. Carrie Channell of The Plains entertained as her Sunday guests her son and daughter‑in‑law Mr. and Mrs. Dale Channell of Mansfield Ohio. Mrs. Dale Channell recently returned from a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hy Gensley in Tampa Florida.

Chauncey Carrie Channell the Plains Dale Channell Mansfield Ohio Hy Gensley Tampa Fla

Class To Meet At Nazarene Parsonage Tuesday

The CHAUNCEY-Friendly Class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene will meet Tuesday at p.m. with Mrs. Lena Brandenburg as hostess at the Nazarene parsonage. Mrs. Stella Darnell is teacher and Margaret Bricker is president.

Chauncey The Plains Church of the Nazarene Lena Brandenburg Nazarene Stella Darnell Margaret Bricker

Needle Club to Meet Chauncey at Patton Home

Members of the Millfield Needle Club will be entertained Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Patton in Millfield.

Needle Club Chauncey Millfield Elizabeth Patton

Dow Nelson Improves After Heart Attack Report

Dow Nelson, coach at Worthington schools, Ohio, whose heart attack last fall kept him off duty for weeks, is improving satisfactorily. He has resumed school work after holidays and now serves part time. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Nelson of The Plains.

Chauncey Dow Nelson Worthington Ohio L. D. Nelson the Plains

Milton Patton Feted At Birthday Dinner

A birthday dinner honored Milton Patton at his Main St. home on February 7. His daughter baked a cake. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Hawk and children Levann and Lloyd, Millard Douglas, Mrs. Glentia Hartman and Milton Gene.

Chauncey Milton Patton Main St Patton Delbert Hawk Levann and Lloyd Millard Douglas Glentia Hartman Milton Gene

Radio Station Listings for NBC CBS ABC and Local Ones

Local radio program area stations include NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC.

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

Radio and TV Schedule for February 17 Night Lineup

A dense listing of evening programs across networks from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. including news, music, variety shows, dramas, comedies, and sports. Notable titles include The Beulah Show, Milton Berle Variety, The Green Hornet, Boston Symphony Hour, and Red Skelton Comedy with multiple network blocks and repeats.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Abc Science Cbs Chicago Orchestra Lum & Abner Cbs West Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Abe Bob Crosby The Green Hornet Harkness Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Milton Berle Judy—abe Mrs. North Cbs America Billy Rose Amos and Andy We the People Gabriel Heatter Fibber and Molly Ibe Christopher Wells Boston Symphony Hour Abe Zane Grey Bob Hope Nbe Studio One Cbs American Forum Red Skelton Abé Abc West

Morning Radio Schedule Normal Day at Dawn Network

Radio listings show a full morning to afternoon schedule with programs across CBS MBS and Abe networks including The Fred Waring Show Arthur Godfrey and Paul Whiteman Records segments. Notable items include Breakfast in Hollywood Words and Music Daily Band Concerts and Queen for a Day. The listings mention serials and game shows with multiple time slots and repeats.

Abe Oklahoma Cbs Ozark Valley Fred Waring Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander Aba Kate Smith Mbs Abe Queen Abe Martin Block Paul Whiteman Lum Abner

Censorship Critique and Ore Controversy In Congress

The column criticizes tight lipped officials in Congress and the administration while noting censorship over chrome ore shipments from Russia. It questions oath compelled testimony by officers and asks whether public officials should be informed on possible overpayments or irregularities in the ore purchase. It urges transparency over secrecy.

Congress Hitler Stalin Mussolini Point Pleasant Parkersburg U.S. Naval Old Town Creek Russia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Peter Edson AG Longagiliva H. W. Beecher Mary Baker Eddy Churchill Fulton Marshall Europe Kattegat Roosevelt Moscow Jimmy Byrnes George Marshall the Public Forum Harry A, Hess Edwin P. Jordan, M. D NEA Service By Galbraith NEA Service. Inc T. M. Reg U.S. Pat Sam Simmons
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