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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1949

Page

4

Tribute to civic vigilance over Gifford murder case

A detailed tribute lauds the Athens County public for demanding transparency in the Eleanor Gifford murder investigation. It notes the grand jury’s push for governor involvement and a special prosecutor to reassess local handling, praising citizen participation and urging accountability for those in law enforcement.

Eleanor Gifford Athens County Gifford Harry Dodds Grover Rawlins Frank Lausche Duffy

Editorial Defends the American Way of Life and Free Enterprise

A guest editorial by Fred H. Sands argues the American system, despite flaws, offers unmatched freedom and opportunity. It contrasts capitalism with socialism, defends the customer-driven economy, and credits capitalists and workers with funding machines and growth, urging pride in American citizenship.

America United States England Fred H. Sands

Death at the resort stirs a quiz show mystery

Quis show winners John Henry and Lin Conover vacation at a luxe resort witness Homer Anglin's death. Lin clashes with Faye Jordan while Sagmon Robottom, an archaeologist, confronts Lin and John Henry over the Jones affair and Conover misdeeds. The tale ends with Robottom threatening Lin.

John Henry Lin Conover Homer Anglin Anglin Johnny Conovers Faye Jordan Faye Sin Sagmon Robottom Thelma Loomis Mr. Trim Lin Robottom Jones Joneses Azure

Gallbladder inflammation overview and signs

The article explains gallbladder function and its inflammation. Acute cases show right abdominal pain sometimes radiating to the back, with nausea, fever and tender area. chronic inflammation brings gas, fullness after meals, possible jaundice, and debated treatment options. It also defines emphysema as air leakage in lung tissue from chronic lung disease.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D

Tax changes for 1948 income filing explained for couples and dependents

The article outlines March 15 deadline for 1948 tax returns, new tax law provisions. It notes 600 dollar income threshold, new exemptions of 600 per person and per dependent, joint filing benefits, additional exemptions for age and blindness, and rules for dependents with various income levels. It previews further installments in the series.

Washington Congress Jones Smith Brown Adams

Illnesses and Social Visits Across Local Families

John Hartley entered Sheltering Arms Hospital after falling ill. Virgil and Margaret McLain visited Albert and Betty Buckley. Clifton Swain and his son John have been ill. Gertrude Marcum visited Jesse Ely. Margaret Gibson and daughter Pauline celebrated Gordon Alrey’s sixth birthday with fifteen friends. Carl Schulz reenlisted in the Army. C. C. Campbell and Galion guests visited D. T. McAfee and Ross Blake in Coolville with Mrs. C. V. Hester.

John Hartley Sheltering Arms Hospital Virgil McLain Barberton Albert Buckley Betty Enlow New Marshfield Road Clifton Swain John Gertrude Marcum Jesse Ely Margaret Gibson Pauline Gordon Alrey Carl Schulz C. C. Campbell Galion D. T. McAfee Ross Blake Coolville C. V. Hester

Quiz Hall by Wilton E. Hall Answer Key Review

A trivia sheet lists men and women questions on politics, history, and culture with ten questions and an answer key. The stylized key shows garbled OCR text but implies scoring and correct options across teen and adult categories.

Wilton E. Hall

Debate on oleomargarine rules and butter competition

A reader rebutts editor Bromfield over oleo versus butter. He argues oleomargarine should be judged on its merits, notes coloring bans, packaging practices, and subsidies, and urges free enterprise without harsh restrictions while affirming continued oleo use.

the Messenger Bromfield Michigan Churngold Corporation Churngold

Radio Programs Schedule Snapshot

Broadcast grid lists 6:00 to 6:45 morning hours with news reports and kiddies blocks on abc cbs mbs networks. afternoon and evening slotting shows from This Is Your Life to Bob Hope and Dance Band Time. Wednesday entries include Honeymoon in New York and Say It with Music across abc cbs and mbs networks.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-West Cbs Abe Lowell Thomas Cba Nbe Cbe Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Dardenelle Thomabe Bob Crosby Ebs Cbs Sports Geo. O’hanlon Alan Young Abe Mr Mrs. North ABC Television Hy Gardner Bob Hope CBS Television Gabriel Heatter Abe West N. Y Clevelandaires Abe Kate Smith Abde Bill Slater Holywood Abe Queen Abe Red Benson Don Ameche Kay Kyser Treasury West Abec Mbs

Doanville Dorcas Society to Meet at Mrs Covert’s Home

Doanville Dorcas Society of the Doanville Church will gather at 7 p m Tuesday at the home of Mrs Lucy Covert for a regular meeting.

Doanville

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