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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1949

Page

4

No one gets a chance to needle him personally

The excerpt argues that the president should sign the works of others rather than speak, and asserts that no one will say anything about Mr. Truman behind his back that they would not say to his face, questioning whether he is a right guy or just a president.

Mr. Truman Truman White House America Robottom Trim Thelma Loomis Conover Mr. Trim

Nice Things About a Public Figure

A columnist defends praising President Truman while criticizing his mind and missteps. The piece notes Americans sniping at officeholders is common and argues no single leader can master all national complexities. It reflects on politics and press freedom.

Sam Buchanan remembered for service to veterans and community

Guest editorial salutes Sam Buchanan, a 62 year old Logan, Ohio resident who dedicated his life to helping others. A World War I veteran wounded at Argonne, he led Disabled American Veterans Chapter 68 and served as Hocking County Veterans Service Officer. He supported Logan High School sports and died last Monday. he rests in Oak Grove Cemetery beside family.

Sam American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars St. Matthew Lutheran Church Eagles Lodge Masonic Lodge Izaak Walton League Chapter 68 of The Disabled American Veterans Veterans Organization Logan High School Cleveland Indians Oak Grove Dave Goldsberry

West Columbia Social Notes Span Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Young of Zanesville visited Laurance Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fowler called on his parents. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben O. Roush included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rast and children Patty and Fred die of Huntington, Mrs. Leonia Rainey of Rockford Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson and daughter Carroll Sue of Letart. Miss Margie Johnson of Nitro visited her grandmother Mrs. William Young. Jimmie Lee of Mason City visited James Lee. Mrs. William Tate’s illness improved.

West Columbia Ted Young Zanesville Laurance Russell Richard Fowler Cleve Fowler Ben O. Roush Fred Rast Patty and Freddie Huntington Leonia Rainey Rockford, Jr Harold Johnson Carroll Sue Letart Margie Johnson Nitro William Young Jimmie Lee Mason City James Lee William Tate Helen E. Roush

Counterpart funds in Marshall Plan aid raise control concerns

Washington examines how ECA discounts for Marshall Plan aid are spent via counterpart funds. Most of the funds stay in the recipient countries to promote financial stability and recovery, with five percent supporting U.S. missions and strategic materials. Italy, France, Austria, and others use funds for debt retirement, reconstruction, and development projects, totaling about 1.25 billion dollars to date.

Washington Congress ECA Economic Cooperation Administration England France Italy United States U. S UNRRA Eee Netherlands Indonesia Great Britain Austria Norway Volturno Valley Naples Trieste Ireland Iceland Sweden Turkey Portugal

Illness reports and WSCS meeting notes from Logan area

Minnie Cherry ill at home in Logan. WSCS to meet February 24 at Mrs. Margaret Haas home with a noon potluck. Wiemer Herdesty and I R Haas ill. their daughter Mrs. Norman Cooper of Dayton visited, son Walter Haas of Logan also visited. Ruth Murphy led a meeting at Mrs. Anna Heinlein’s home. pollock lunch served. Attendees included Mrs. Emma Todd Weed Tessie Ward Hazel Steele, Clyde Allberry Haydenville visited his in laws Mr. and Mrs. Junior Fuller. Willis Lowrey moved into John Lowrey property vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Graham. Herbert Jones and son Larry of Rio Grande and sister Bertha Jones of Logan visited Earl Heinlein and John Scott McGathey of Dayton spent a day with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John McGathey.

I. R. Haas Norman Cooper Dayton Walter Haas Logan Ruth Murphy McArthur Anna Heinlein Polluck Emma Todd Emma Weed Tessie Ward Hazel Steele Clyde’ Allberry Haydenville Junior Fuller Willis Lowrey John Lowrey Howard Graham Herbert Jones Larry Rio Grande Bertha Jones Earl Heinlein John Scott McGathey John McGathey

Economists wrestle with the idea of a healthy disinflation

In Washington opinions clash over whether current price trends signal a healthy disinflation or potential trouble. Brookings economist Kaplan calls it a burp while Nourse describes a period of healthy disinflation. Truman’s remarks, NAM chief Robey, Chamber of Commerce's Schmidt, and GE's Reed weigh in, stressing caution about a looming low mood.

Congress OPA A.D.H. Kaplan Brookings Institution Edwin G. Nourse Kaplan Nourse Truman White House U.S Ralph Robey National Association of Manufacturers Robey Emerson Schmidt U.S. Chamber of Commerce Philip Reed General Electric Corporation Schmidt Reed

Poston and Area Gather For Birthday Dinner Event

A birthday dinner brought together families from Poston Longstreth and Columbus at the Fris inger home in Logan honoring Mrs Lenora Frisinger. The piece also notes illness in several families and local club activities including a Valentine party and a handkerchief shower for Susan South. The UMWA Auxiliary No 9 hosted the shower and Mrs Gladys Dishong is noted as a deceased former resident. The story references Captain Clancey Porter in Germany and a Congressional Economic Committee seeking views on presidential power.

Poston Ear Smathers Jerry and Mack Alma McManaway Lucille Jimmy Kaye Longstreth J. W. Vanderburg Carolyn Columbus Carl Helber Logan Sylvester Frisinger Roger Lenora Frisinger Buddy Smathers Harry Smathers Esther Porter Pamela Kay Athens New York Clancey D. Porter Weisbagden Germany Porter Lovella May Marilyn Kay Charles North Jim Brookhart Kenneth UMWA Chauncey Susan South Mary Adams Nelsonville Gladys Dishong Powhattan Point

Amesville social notes record property moves and local events

Amesville reports Mr and Mrs Glenn Potter purchasing the James T Dille property opposite Morehead store and Ziegler station with plans to move after repairs. Mr Potter works at Southern Ohio Electric Co. in construction at Poston Station. The Norths prepare to open a tire and surplus shop in a downtown brick building once home to Shoop groceries. Westminster Fellowship elected officers and assigned four commission groups. Six Athens Westminster students led a devotional at Presbyterian church February 13. A Valentine themed recreational program followed. Mrs R B Thompson hospital bound in Columbus for surgery after a stay with son Cail. Will Mingus visited. Carl Sedwick hosted E P Adair. Robert Henry enrolled in GI educational program at Ohio University. Mary Grosvenor.

Amesville Glenn Potter James T. Dille Morehead Ziegler Potter Southern Ohio Electric Co Poston Station Carlos North F. G. Shoop D. H D. Kasler Westminster Fellowship Billy Lee Jago Gene Robinson Patsy Glass Commission Faith and Life Commission Dorothy Walton Harry Henry Christian Fellowship Geraldine Nagle Clyde Gibson Arthur Gilchrist Christian Outreach Harriet Antie Allen Sayers Lee Glass Athens Westminster Presbyterian Church Bea Albert Hunter Trice Vincent Columbus Neil Williams Bartlett Dorothy Sedwick Jackie Smith R. B. Thompson White Cross Hospital Mr. Thompson Cail Columbus Before Mrs. Thompson Entered the Hospital. . Mr. and Mrs. Will Mingus Athens Mingus Carl Sedwick E. P. Adair Jackson Robert Henry Ohio University

Frank Smith Family Dinner At His Home

The Frank Smith family gathered at his home on February 13 for a dinner in a family get together and celebration.

Frank Smith

Pellagra and its diet related causes and prevention

A medical note explains pellagra as a disease from vitamin B deficiency with historical death counts in the US. It covers symptoms from irritation and headaches to digestive issues and possible death, and emphasizes prevention through a balanced diet including fresh meat dairy products and vegetables.

United States

Treatment options for bladder stones beyond surgery

The reply notes the condition likely refers to the urinary bladder. If the stone's chemical nature is suitable, diet modifications might help as a nonoperative approach.

Army Undersecretary Gen Draper Resigns

The White House announced Maj. Gen. William H. Draper Jr. will resign as undersecretary of the Army effective Feb. 28. In letters to President Truman he said he delayed leaving at Forrestal and Royals' request and now wishes to return to private life.

Washington White House William H. Draper, Jr Army Truman Draper Defense Forrestal Secretary of the Army Royals

Quiz Show Mystery at Swank Resort Involving Winners

Quiz show winners John Henry and Lin Conover vacation at a fancy resort when gun toting Homer Anglin visits. Anglin is fatally shot after whispering a cryptic line. Faye Jordan occupies the Conovers’ cottage amid a web of suspects as a cipher message surfaces from a mechanical pencil.

John Henry Lin Conover Fresort Homer Anglin Anglin Johnny Faye Jordan Faye Thelma Loomis Mr. Trim

Radio Station Frequencies and Call Letters Listed

A list of area radio stations with their broadcast networks and frequencies. NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC MOA Marietta 1490 KC

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC MOA Marietta

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Feb 21 1947

The page lists a dense 24 hour radio schedule with show times from 6:00 PM to midnight. Programs span news, music, dramas, talk, sports, and variety across networks ABC CBS NBC MBS, including Silent Hour Kiddies Hour, The Beulah Skit, Lone Ranger, Inner Sanctum, Sherlock Holmes, Gabriel Heatter, and Bob Crosby Club among others.

Abc Chs Abc-West Mbs-West Nbc Cbs Abe Lowell Thomas Cba Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Tropics Cbs Sports Abeo Gordon McRae Howard Barlow Abe Godfrey CBS Television Henry Taylor Hy Gardner Voorhees Abe Tie Met Abe Gabriel Heatter Abe Brotherhood Cbs News Abc News News Abc West

Radio Schedule Fragment with Multiple Programs Listed

A dense timetable lists morning to evening radio slots featuring hosts and show names across networks including abe cbs mbs and abc. Programs span variety hours from breakfast to Kiddies Hour with acts like The Godfrey Hour Say It with Music and Queen for a Day.

N. Y Nbe Abe Cbs The Clevelandaires Abe Bob Poole Mbs Fred Waring Godfrey Cbbs Abe Kate Smith Abe Bil Slater Don Ameche Abc Hunt Hunt Ebs Kay Kyser West Abo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sam Buchanan Dick Turner Edson New Plymouth Minnie Cherry WSCS Margaret Haas Wiemer Herdesty Joint Congressional Economic Committee Amesville Social Notes Mary Grosvenor Edwin P. Jordan, M.D Gen. Draper Goes Queen Bob Wade Go Miller NEA Service, Inc Miss Loomis Sagmon Robottom Prince Charming L. A Joln Henry Miss Jordan Mr. Conover Sin By Galbraith
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