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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1949
Page
4
The notice lists newspaper subscription rates for daily and Sunday delivery by carrier or mail in Athens Ohio and surrounding areas. It also quotes a political opinion arguing that increased relief programs require higher taxes and fear a major party using relief to stay in power.
Thies discusses the obligation to file the 1948 income tax return by the March 15 deadline. The column frames the deadline as a civic duty and highlights common filing steps and potential penalties for late submission.
A critical editorial argues federal relief and Truman era welfare promises bind voters and sustain power, while detailing postwar tax guidance for 1948 income returns. It notes Jones and family on a 4800 dollar income and explains filing jointly or separately for tax exemptions.
The story follows John Henry and Sin Conover vacationing at a resort where Homer Anglin dies. Investigations intertwine with casino intrigue as Faye Jordan entangles Johnny, Lay the Azure police lieutenant, and a cryptic pencil cipher. The scene shifts through a crumbling ranch and a library den as Faye’s multiple selves loom.
A Vinton County man denounces the Ohio Guide found in The Ohio Guide for misrepresenting local people and places along US Route 50 between Albany and McArthur. The piece, from the WPA era, describes hill country life, moonshining, trapping and relief work, and questions the cost and authorship of the guide.
Frances Evans, a Rose Hill School student, cannot attend classes due to an eye injury suffered while playing near her home. The incident affects her schooling and daily activities.
Leonard Tucker from Athens argues that Christianity is overshadowed by churchism and mercantile religion. He condemns faith without works and urges adherence to the Ten Commandments, claiming grace does not permit sin. He cites Messiah and Pauline doctrine to defend righteousness. February 23.
A twelve year old boy moves to town and is drawn to a church bell that echoes memories of rural life. He discovers a shared worship in two different congregations and reflects on Christian unity amid conflict. Persecution in Europe is cited as a potential force to unite churches and rekindle faith.
The article warns that a single child with whooping cough can spread it to many, with dangers including pneumonia asthma bronchitis and potential life threat especially in infants and the elderly. It covers exposure timing symptoms from cold like signs to paroxysmal coughing, prevention steps, and vaccine timing. It also defines nervous exhaustion as a vague term for emotional and brain strain with symptoms like heart palpitations sleep trouble and irritability.
Mrs. Cc H Wise Sr learns of her sister Mrs Harry Edwards of Mt Vernon Sr's serious illness. Mrs Wise has been ill long and is reported improved. Her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Cecil Grogan who visited have returned to Columbus.
A playful multiple choice quiz with sections for men women and teenagers. It presents questions on hospitals, inventors, rabbits, Noahs Ark timing, cloaks, tunes, veal, diamonds, Mexico’s language, and a wheelchair bound actor with a marked answer key full of garbled characters.
Residents and relatives from Crown City Gallipolis Ironton and Columbus spent a weekend with family and friends in Bidwell and nearby homes. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Soles Mrs. Hannah Russell Mrs. Marguerite Hineman and others visiting the Shoemaker Robinson Moore Phillips and Fillinger households. Gloria Shoemaker is noted.
A dense log of radio time slots and programs across NBC WLW CBS WBNS WCHS and others. Listings show hourly segments from 6:00 pm to midnight including news, sports, comedies, dramas, variety shows, and music blocks with station call letters and network affiliations.
A dense listing of radio programs across multiple networks with times from 9:00 to 12:00, featuring a mix of a nbe abe CBS and mbs abe MBs. Notable entries include Mind Your Manners Shoppers Special at 9:00, Arch ie Andrews Skit, Abbott & Costello, Tomlinson Comment, and NBC Symphony. The schedule also lists sports and variety shows, news, and performances such as Grand Ole Opry and Hawai i Calls.
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