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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1948

Page

4

Why I cannot back Henry Wallace and his Third Party

The author argues against Wallace despite recognizing his abilities and aims. Wallace is seen as a disruptive one man show, an anachronism from a dictatorship era, whose leadership style alienates colleagues. The piece suggests a Republican alternative and plans to discuss GOP prospects next.

Henry A. Wallace Wallace Roosevelt Truman Mr. Wallace Henry Wallace

Subscription Rates and Delivery Options Listed

Rates for paper delivery by carrier are shown, with in advance payment via Messenger office. One year $218.20, 26 weeks $1.10, 18 weeks $4.55, 4 weeks $1.40, weekly 5¢. West Virginia carrier delivery not available in some areas. Mail outside Ohio and West Virginia offers annual $13, six months $6.50, three months $4.25, one month $1.25. Foreign rates quoted on request. Second Class Matter. Athens Ohio Post Office.

Messenger Srasma West Virginia Ohio Athens

Tophill Secrets and a Waxed Danger Foreboding

Ann Hancroft faces fear as someone waxes her pumps to cause a fall on the steep Top hill staircase. A letter about a swinging bridge collapse hints at a deadly setup while Rinda visits, and Gay Linforth brings lab excitement and tension to the Bancrofts.

Ann Hancroft Rush Bancroft Tophill Ann Laurie Kinda Bancrofts Stark Luke

Arteriosclerosis and health outlook in aging readers

The article explains arteriosclerosis as hardening of arteries with calcium deposits, varying by vessel, links to high blood pressure, and notes no single cure. It discusses symptoms, potential outcomes like angina or stroke, and the uncertain outlook, urging ongoing research as longevity rises. It ends with a Q&A: smoking bacon does not kill all germs, notably the parasite trichina.

Opposition to the Marshall Plan from a wartime critic

The author argues against the Marshall Plan citing economic strain, resource drain, and military weakness risk. They warn of over-exportation and a delayed return on investment, while noting self-help goals and limited U.S. naval power and global reach shaping future defense and missile development.

Russia United States Congress State Department Europe

Air Age Survival urges open release of presidential report

The President's Air Policy Commission urges public release of its Survival in the Air Age report. Written by five civilians with input from military and industry, it argues secrecy is not needed for broad military strength outlines and stresses immediate air power, Navy air arms, and air defense readiness.

Air Policy Commission Turkey

Wallace third party platform aims at wide reform

The piece outlines Henry Wallace's third party bid and a broad set of aims including a $1 minimum wage, anti-lynch laws, abolition of poll taxes, anti-communist and isolationist stances, and opposition to the Taft Hartley act and universal military training. It notes PCA funding from volunteers and praises Wallace ally Tugwell while questioning Democratic ties.

Washington Wallace United States Stili Chicago Citizens’ of America

Consumers Can Influence High Living Costs Says Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons argues consumers hold power to reduce living costs by delaying purchases. He cites postwar history where buyer strikes and cautious spending pressured producers. He warns price declines may come as families economize, urging restraint in auto, clothing, and food purchases to avoid further price drops.

Washington Henry Ford

Great Voice Urges Friendship Over War And Exploitation

A speaker warns that war would destroy humanity and champions a universal message of friendship and resistance to exploitation, urging support for a single strongest call for peaceful coexistence among all people.

Weekend Visits and Illnesses Across Local Families

Mr and Mrs Richard Kennedy of Columbus spent a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Hart Strode. Mrs Mary Ross of Crooksville was a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Giles. Mrs James Leonard of Columbus visited her mother Mrs Mabel Maynard and family. Mrs Maggie Medley helped care for Mrs Anna Mercer while Gladys Colerick recovered from a sprained ankle. Lucille Hilaman was ill and Laura Davis taught classes. Clarence Mills of Sioux City Iowa visited Mr and Mrs Tom Campbell. Lovell Martin family and daughters visited relatives in Killbuck. J M Williams hosted Mr and Mrs George Barkhurst and sons of Maita, Mr and Mrs Ervin Hall and sons of Millersburg, Mr and Mrs Ralph Meeks and son, and Mr and Mrs Bernard Click and daughter of Columbus. Hannah Archer was ill recently. LaVerta Abel of Columbus spent two days with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Abel and family. Fred Williams fell on an icy sidewalk, injured head and neck, unconscious about 20 minutes. Dana Williams and Mrs Fred Williams spent a day in Parkersburg as a brace was removed from his neck. he is recovering from a prior auto crash. James Heskett and Mrs Lida Newton visited their brother in a Zanesville hospital. Golda Van Fossen.

Pennsville Richard Kennedy Columbus Hart Strode Mary Ross Crooksville Albert Giles James Leonard Mabel Maynard Maggie Medley Anna Mercer Gladys Colerick Lucille Hilaman Blu Laura Davis Clarence Mills Sioux City Iowa Tom Campbell Lovell Martin Killbuck J. M. Williams George Barkhurst Maita Ervin Hall Millersburg Ralph Meeks Bernard Click Hannah Archer LaVerta Abel Albert Abel Fred Williams Dana Williams Parkersburg Dana James Heskett Lida Newton Zanesville Golda van Fossen

Local notes from New Straitsville district meeting

Nellie Shuttleworth led the Ladies Auxiliary of Million McAleer Post 510 during a meeting with ten members. Lena Grandy presided and formed committees to gather town pictures and Veterans Manual material due in March. Refreshments served to several members. next meeting will be at Jeanette Livingston’s home.

New Straitsville Nellie Shuttleworth Million Watson Cope Nelsonville Mildred Thompson Eilte Euchre Club Delphas Miller Erma Pierce Beulah Mathews Goldie Whitmer Marguerite Spicer Geniveve Hartman Kenneth L. Martin Hocking Valley Mine No. 3 James Hanley Dorothy Devol Kermit Davis West Virginia Myrna Wallace

Ruminants Rise First with Hind Legs When Standing

All cud-chewing animals including cows sheep antelope deer goats and camels invariably use their hind legs first to rise from a resting position.

Health Safeguards Topic of Chauncey WCTU

Chauncey Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs Jennie Jackson’s High Street home with Mrs Florence Pendergrass presiding. Discussions covered Health Safeguards Alcoholism Social Hygiene and related study topics. An offering for the Frances Willard Memorial was taken and the next meeting named with Irene Davis hosting.

Chauncey Chauncey Wctu Jennie Jackson High St Florence Pendergrass Kate Johnson Irene Davis Adda Tippett Frances Willard Nellie Brookins Hattie Martha Shafer Hazel Parker

Mission Work Supported By Nazarene Church Group

The Rev. Lena Brandenburg of The Plains Church of the Nazarene reports that her denomination contributed 4 058 000 dollars to Foreign Missions over four years, averaging more than 1 000 000 dollars annually. At the General Assembly a slogan of one million per year was adopted, with offerings taken at Thanksgiving and Easter. The Plains Nazarene Church participated in all offerings.

Chauncey Lena Brandenburg Plains Church of the Nazarene Brandenburg General Assembly The of the Nazarene Church Plains Nazarene Church

Matheny Rites Held Monday

Funeral services for L. D. Bones Matheny 69 Chauncey resident were held Monday at 3 30 p m at the Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church with Pastor Ray Pidcock officiating A local trio sang three hymns Burial followed at Hilltop cemetery Pallbearers were Earl Edwards Jake Edwards Walter Staley John Tippie John Smart and E E Cubbison Survived by wife Vera Beatrice several stepchildren a brother Nicholas and a sister Mrs Lottie Jewett

Chauncey L. D Bones) Matheny Jacobs Ave Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church Ray Pidcock Hilltop Cemetery Earl Edwards Jake Edwards Walter Staley John Tippie John Smart E. E. Cubbison Matheny Vera Beatrice Nicholas Lottie Jewett

Marriage of Floe Marie Oiler and Emmerson Drummond in Wells

Miss Floe Marie Oiler daughter of Earl Oiler and the late Mrs Oiler of Wellston married Emmerson Drummond in Wells on February 6. The report notes family visits and local movements including resignations and a new school bus purchase by the Vinton school board.

Vintin Floe Marie Oiler Emmerson Drummond Wellston Earl Oiler

Nelsons Spend Weekend in The Plains

Robert Nelson from Columbus visited family in The Plains with wife Virgene and son Bobby over the weekend along with his parents Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Nelson.

Chauncey Robert Nelson Columbus Virgene Bobby L. D.nelson the Plains

Radio Station List and Frequencies

A compilation of area radio stations with network affiliations and frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS Columbus WSAZ Huntington WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus and various AM stations 700 1230 930 1460 580 1450 610 and 1496 KC nationwide links.

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

TV Radio Schedule Entry for February 18

A dated list of network airings and show times across CBS ABC and MBS stations including news reports musical programs comedies dramas westerns and variety segments from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM with multiple repeats and regional notes.

Morning Radio Schedule and Show Lineup

Daily broadcasting lineup lists shows from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM across CBS ABC and MBS networks. Notable programs include The Fred Waring Show, Arthur Godfrey Show, Queen for a Day, and Lum and Abner with various regional repeats and musical features.

N. Y Abe Oklahoma Cbs Ozark Valley Fred Waring Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Abc Ben Alexander Kate Smith Abe Queen Abe Martin Block Paul Whiteman Hunt Hunt Cbe Lum Abner

Class To Meet At Home Of Mrs Pendergrass

Chauncey Loyal Womens Class of the First Church of Christ Chauncey will meet at Mrs Florence Pendergrass home on Ellis Ave Thursday at 1 30 p m with class president Mrs Martha Shafer presiding.

Chauncey — Loyal Womens First Church of Christ Chauncey Florence Pendergrass Ellis Ave Martha Shafer

CIO Leaders Map Wage Demands With Pittsburgh Meeting

President Philip Murray and top CIO United Steel Workers officials meet in Pittsburgh to map new wage demands for the steel industry.

CIO Pittsburgh Philip Murray United Steel Workers

Also Mentioned on This Page

White House Hriber Jone Sandberg Shriber Dorinda Bruce Rinda Josh Rush Tommy Limoges Gay Linforth Rush Anna Bruce Gay Gav Ru Darling Edwin BP. Jordan, M.D NEA Service By Peter Etsson Palestine Greece China PCA California Pullman Co. B. Baldwin Farrer Fellimmer Benson Minnesota Farmer-t Labor Father Coughlin Gerald Smith Vwvallace Rexx Sam Simmons Howard Pinnell Steubenville D. B. Hanshaw Kay Cbs Network Abc-Weat Mbs- West Chicago Orchestra Cbs-East Lum & Abner Cbs-West Abec Lowell Thomas Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Abe Bob Crosby Kaltenborn Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Dennis Day Abe the Scarlet Queen Gildersleeve Cbs Vox Pop Interviws Gabriel Heatter Groucho Marxuiz Abe Whistler Bing Crosby Jimmy Durante Tony Martin Abc News & Variety Abc News Abc West By Galbraith Andersons Burkes
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