Truman renomination rides on party unity in 1948 race
Analysis argues Truman should be renominated but faces pressure from within the Democratic Party to avoid rival factions. It notes his weak early presidency, labor strife, and GOP gains, with possible rivals Dewey Stassen Taft or Vandenberg. Delegates and officeholders influence the renomination path amidst labor bills and Hatch Act concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Democratic Party
Congress
White House
Dewey
Stassen
Taft
Vandenberg
Mr. Truman
General Marshall
CIO
Subscription Rates and Post Office Details for Athens Ohio Paper
The notice lists subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery in Ohio and West Virginia, with overseas and foreign options. It notes rates for 1 year to 1 month, weekly carrier payments, and a post office filing as Second-Class Matter. It also mentions national representation and advertising rate inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
FEO
Ohio
West Virginia
West Into
West Nia
Athens
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Cleveland
Rabies Interview Disputed by Athens Health Official
Athens Health Commissioner H. T. Phillips condemns Dr. H. T. Gier for misstatements in a Ohio University zoology interview about rabies testing. He cites false claims of conclusive tests and lack of state health cooperation, and offers 1946 rabies results from fox heads to refute Gier’s assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
H. T. Gier
Ohio University
Ohio University Laboratories
Gier
Mr. Gier
State Laboratory
Prof. Gier
Division of Laboratories
State Department of Health
Prof
Various Updates From Ireland Ladies Aid Society and Local Visits
Mrs. Frank Clark hosted the February Ireland Ladies Aid Society meeting with 15 members and one visitor. March hostess will be Ree Dunfee. Arthur Orr and wife from Wellsborg were guests at Walter King’s home. Mrs. Paul Wiley arrived to visit her parents, Dale and Mrs. Reed. Mrs. Howard Lake returned from Columbus Station after helping care for Mrs. Sarah Blackburn who is recovering from a fractured hip. Blackburn celebrated her 98th birthday Jan. 29. Cheryl Matlack visited Parkersburg grandparents G. R. Walden and family. Methodist Class Five members, led by President Dorothy Goodwin, featured a Lincoln reading and a vocal duet. Washington’s Birthday refreshments followed. March meeting planned with Mrs. Dorothy Goodwin and assistant hostess Mrs. Josephine Daugherty. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKeen and Bertha Barnes visited Columbus. J. T. Gehering hosted them. A. H. Parrish and Parkersburg guests visited Clyde Parrish and Mrs. Alda Larson. Cordelia Huffman visiting brother Harry Custer in Reedy. Henry Parrish returned from Kenton where he attended IOOF lodge centennial. The Taylors with Howeard Oakes attended Ella Wells Munchmeyer’s funeral in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Frank Clark
Ireland
Howard Lake
Columbia Station
Ohio
Ralph Congreve
Sarah Blackburn
Wade Richardson
Delphin Creeger
Methodist Sunday School
Dorothy Goodwin
Lincoln
Josephine Daugherty
Charles McKeen
Bertha Barnes
J. T. Gehering
Columbus
A. H. Parrish
Parkersburg
Clyde Parrish
Alda Larson
Cordelia Huffman
Harry Custer
Reedy
W. Va
Henry Parrish
Kenton
Ioof Lodge
F. C. Taylor
Howeard Oakes
Little Hocking
Ella Wells Munchmeyer
Byrd Urges Budget Balance and Limited Federal Scope
Senator Harry F. Byrd argues for immediate budget balance and major federal expenditure cuts. He calls for simplification of government, less red tape, and a return to free enterprise to counter wartime dislocation and inflation era excess. He notes sprawling federal presence and urges Congress to trim nonessential functions while honoring core duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
America
Uncle Sam
Washington
Congress
Rethinking Highways to Cut Traffic Deaths
The author argues for separated opposite lanes or parkways on future roads and urges a high school driving course plus stricter licensing to reduce fatalities. They note modern speeds and mixed traffic create danger and advocate design changes, driver education, and stricter operator screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Ohio
Athens
Man and Woman Diners Face Frustration Over Dinner
A man notes that most men eat what is served and stay quiet while the woman tries something special, finding the situation discouraging.
Labor unions edge toward unity over anti labor bills
Peter Edson reports that AFL and CIO leaders Green and Murray have formed five man committees to discuss unified action against restrictive labor regulation bills in Congress. A merger remains unlikely but closer cooperation could alter the labor movement’s leverage and public impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
AFL
CIO
William Green
Philip Murray
Green
Murray
AFL Executive Council
Miami
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Frances Perkins
Be faithful over home relations and follow the Golden Rule
A brief wisdom note from Mary Baker Eddy and Fielding urging faithfulness in domestic life and humane conduct. The quote highlights joy that follows change as a quiet, inner feeling rather than outward praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Fielding
Dieting still the safe method of weight control
Dr. William A. O’Brien argues dieting is the only safe approach to weight loss. Exercise helps but must accompany a sensible diet and avoidance of miracle cures from patent medicines. He notes hereditary and glandular factors, warns against lax reducing methods, and provides practical limits on daily energy reduction to lose about one pound weekly. He also advises addressing alcohol problems with medical guidance and support services.
Local Social Roundup from Millfield and Athens Areas
Mrs Amy Jo Moody hosted a euchre evening with Clara Theison winning high and Velma Wemmer placing second. Guests James Wallace and Carl Moody joined. lunch followed with Mrs Moody aided by her mother Mrs Carson Sanders.
Ravenswood Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Paul Zharndt of Ravenswood visited his wife and the Lynch couple for a weekend. Clarence Buffington, son of Cam and Mrs. Buffington, enrolled at Marshall College to major in accounting. Lula Jane Roliff, a Parkersburg business visitor, and Mrs. Paul Williams of Ravenswood, a patient at St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Zharndt
Dunbar
French Lynch
Clarence Buffington
Cam Buffington
Marshall College
Lula Jane Roliff
Parkersburg
Paul Williams
Ravenswood
St. Joseph Hospital
Ravenswood Leroy Couple Win Contests in 1946 Farming Program
Leroy couple Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey L. Walter won third place in the Central Ohio Valley Farming for Better Living program, receiving a $25 savings bond at the Parkersburg banquet. Regional winners, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Garner from Wetzel County, earned a $50 bond. second place went to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Howell of Roane County with a $25 prize. Awards were given by J. B. Tate amid a Parkersburg Board of Commerce event attended by 175. Jackson County teachers and officials joined a Region 3 meeting in Charleston scheduled for Feb. 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
Aubrey L. Walter
Leroy
Ohio Valley
Chancellor Hotel
Parkersburg
Jackson County
Homer Howell
Roane County
Monongahela Power Co
Wayne Hughes
J. B. Tate
Parkersburg Board of Commerce
Hughes
Walter
Earl McGlothlin
Joseph W.short
West Virginia
Classroom Teachers’ Association
Charleston
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School
Fire damages hangar and planes at Quincy Flying Service
Auto owner Jack Smith of Ravenswood Illinois lost his car clothing and other articles in a Feb 4 fire at the Quincy Flying Service property in Quincy. The blaze destroyed a hangar three airplanes three motors and the office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Co. A. Smith
Ravenswood
Quincy Flying Service
Quincy, Ill
Smith
Dog Club Prepares Annual Trial Derby on Ritchie Farm
The Southern West Virginia Beagle Club will hold its annual trial derby at the Ritchie farm on March 2. About 70 dogs are expected to enter with two entry classes. The meet will run all day and winners may advance to a later meet. Last year’s event was at Ripley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
West Virginia
Beagle Club
Ritchie Farm
J. Wilbur Evans
Ripley
Ravenswood PTA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Ravenswood PTA marked the 50th anniversary of its founding on February 10 with past presidents and vice presidents in attendance. Reverend Albert C. Smith gave the invocation, Dorothy Perkins won first place for an essay on PTA belonging, and a radio broadcast style play was presented under Mrs. B. M. Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teacher Association
Ravenswood Pta
Albert C. Smith
Dorothy Perkins
PTA
R. K. Park
D. E. Cole
Mary Pitthan
W. S. Ritchie
Arthur Grimes
Clyde Smith
H. E. Moorehead
John Elder
W. K. Rector
Frances Lincicome
L. Bradely Spaun
B. M. Chambers
Paul Moore
Wetzel Turner
Margaret Ann Carmichael
Vernon McCoy
Also Mentioned on This Page
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
the Public Forum
Peter Edson
William A. O'Brien
Alcoholics Anonymous
CBS
Robert Lewis Shayon
ABC
Paul Whiteman
National Guard
CBS 9
Frank Sinatra
Jimmy Durante
Peter Lawford
MBS
George Vlaches- Wei
Chinese Welfare Association
NBC
Dennis Day
Great Gildersleeve
Frank Morgan
Jack Carson
Dr. Christian
Dinah Shore
Sen. C. W. Tobey
Willie Piper
Bing Crosby
Andrews Sisters
Henry Morgan
FBI
Johnson Family
Arthur Hale
Millfield
Bud Rhoads
Ernest Pughline
Linda, Glouster
Carl Willis
Mac Wade
Walter Border
Pauline Gillispie
Helen Gillispie
H. O. McDaniel
Port Clinton
Carson Sanders
John Rood
Robert Zumehly
Diana
Rita
Chillicothe
Robert Dusz
Dayton
Albert Dusz
Jacksonville
Susie Bell
Janet Cole
Velma Wemmer
Country Club
Bertha Howard
Dora Wemmer
Mabel Sanders
Frances Wallace
Bessie Wemmer
Ravenswood Personals
Lillian Dye
Phoebe Carpenter
Mrs. Lou Smith
Eleanor Wooster
Clara Belle Tucker
R. P. Kiser
Dog Club
By Galbraith
NEA Service, Inc
T. M. Rec
U.S. Pat, Off
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!