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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Company details and subscription rates

The notice lists publisher names Gordon K. Bush and Joan W. Webb with the Associated Press claim, and details subscription prices for home delivery by carrier and by mail in Ohio and West Virginia, including varying terms from 1 week to 1 year. It notes publication schedules and the Athens Ohio post office filing.

Ohio West Virginia Mai Dymati iEntered Athens Postoffice

Beginning the Next Beginning in Europe

The author argues Europe will repeat wars like in 20th century history as Balkan and Czech events mirror the rise of dictators. They claim Russians and communism are the surface cause, but centuries of subjugation explain the failure of democracy and self rule. The piece warns another conflict looms when Europe’s lights go out.

Europe Czechoslovakia Balkan Despoiler

The Doctor Says on Constipation and Diet (nondated column)

The article explains true constipation and common misconceptions, citing causes such as neglect, poor diet, and laxative abuse. It emphasizes regular bowel habits, timely defecation, and exercise to improve peristalsis, with a brief Q&A about hair growth after death and related superstitions.

National Board to Settle Jurisdictional Disputes in Labor

A proposed National Joint Board for Jurisdictional Disputes aims to resolve conflicts between unions and contractors. It would consist of eight trustees, an impartial chairman, and a four-person panel from labor and management. Decisions would be binding and aimed to finish within ten days after hearings. Half the costs are to be borne by contractors and half by unions.

Washington NLRB Circuit Court of Appeals Herzog Denham AFL Trade Associations AFL Building Trades Council AFL Heirarchy Fireman National Joint Board Building Trades Unions Joint Board

Democrats Contemplate New Presidential Candidate

In a reflection by Benjamin C. Leeming the piece notes talk of Democrats seeking another candidate to face Truman. It argues a party should be able to replace an administration without facing egregious self-justifying needs. Leeming cites presidential history where leaders who assumed office did not always win renomination.

Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Roosevelt South

Charities Heal Nation, Scatter Like Flowers

Poemic reflection compares charitable acts to flowers laid at people's feet by men, invoking Wordsworth. It highlights the soothing, healing, and blessing power of benevolence.

Wallace victory in New Yorks 24th district special election shocks politics

The Wallace American Labor Party win in a district long tied to Democrats signals a potential shift in national politics. Voter patterns suggest Wallace appeals to urban workers, challenging Truman and Dewey while reshaping bipartisan foreign policy loyalties and future ERP and aid strategies.

Wallace New York Fliynn Bronx Flynn Democratic Party Truman Roosevelt Soviet Russia Taft Jimmy Byrnes Vandenberg Republican Party Dewey Empire State Moscow London Paris Rome United States Washington Congress Turkey Greece China

Visitors spread through Taylor Ridge area gatherings

Mr and Mrs Theodore Shifflet hosted relatives including Reed Warren from Nelsonville and Elizabeth Robinett from Millfield. Numerous neighbors and kin from Columbus Kisler Butler Hollister and Jacksonville visited or stayed with local families for weekends and dinners.

Taylor Ridge Theodore Shifflet Reed Warren Nelsonville William Sisson Billie Trimble Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Fred Olbers Walter Allen Columbus Joseph West R. G. Wheeler Kisler W.va Robert Lee Helen Bulstrom Eileen Byres Derthick Charles Drake Redtown Edward Kutta David Swartz Jacksonville William Swartz Leo McNutt John W. McNutt Charles James McNutt Butler Ohio William Chesser Athens Wayne Poole Sandra Roselee Jefferson McKee Shirley Hollister Neal Coe

Arcone Republican Club Led by Athens County Citizens

Five years past Athens County citizens founded the Arcone Negro Republican club with five subordinate clubs. Earl C. Cooper chairs the county group with Gladys Viney as secretary and George O. Waderaker as secretary to the chairman. The memo cites near universal voting support, aims at honest equal opportunity, and warns against minority rhetoric while urging unity and sacrifice for future progress. The notice is dated Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 18.

the Messenger Athens County Homer Johnson Glouster George Russell Athens Earl C. Cooper Arcone Nelsonville Theo Chapman Preston Dexter Gladys Viney Plantsville and Lathrope George O. Waderaker Stewart and Kilvert Dick Tabeler County Club Washington County Arcone Rep. Club Daytona Beach Fla

Social notes from Stockport list weekend visits and returns

Mr and Mrs Le Roy Henery of Crooksville spent a weekend with Mrs Verle Stoneburner in Stockport. Kennard Cross of Zanesville visited his parents. Helen Faires returned to Zanesville as a Monroe School teacher after illness. Individuals and families from Zanesville Columbus Marietta McConnelsville Pittsburgh Athens Parkersburg Point Pleasant read and visit relatives. Several kısa trips include Jackson St Petersburg and Good Samaritan Hospital noted.

Stockport Leroy Henery Crooksville M Henery Verle Stoneburner Kennard Cross Zanesville Harry Cross Helen Faires Monroe Carroll Pugh Helen James Columbus Fred James Robert Powelson Ellen Ebner Dayton Fred Wilcox Marietta Ellen Powelson Billy A. Calendine Roger Karen J. A. Hayes McConnelsville Lucy Wade Royal Wade D. S. van Fossen Jackson Robert Nicodemus Bob Ewing Reading Frank Colerick Byron Hook Pittsburgh Anna Bishop James Shaner Leonard Calendine Bill Howe Howe Billy W. B. Wallace J. L. Henery Sjr Myrtle Henery Fred Rollison Ray Devitt Athens Chester Newberry St. Petersburg Fla Alonzo Todd Lonnie Cut Rate Good Samaritan Hospital Gene Martin Larry Point Pleasant O. G. Wallace C. R. Graham Parkersburg C. E. Lochary Clayton Williams U. S. Navy C. R. Williams Nelda Alberta Ross R.N White Cross Hospital Vernon Ross John Barrett Jewell Ross Betsy Lorena Evans

Chester Tops Plains In Twin Basketball Wins

Large crowd witnesses Chester defeat Plains as Chester High wins both games. Rutland varsity wins while the reserves drop by one. local residents attend minstrel shows and visit relatives across the area.

Chester Rutland Charles Woode Elsie Hines Pomeroy Pearl Wakely Marietta Curtis Wolfe James Gibbs Syracuse Glenn Tuttle Eagle Ridge Jesse Tuttle John Hayes Eber Warner Norman Frederick Golda Wolfe

Friendly Neighbor Club hosts birthday and shower events

Mrs Thomas Huddy welcomed members at her home for a Friendly Neighbor Club gathering. A birthday tribute for Mrs John Norris and a shower for Mrs Charles Campbell were noted, with many members listed as attendees and a March 4 meeting planned at Mrs William Kennedy's home.

Laurel Run Thomas Huddy Friendly Neighbor Club John Norris Charles Campbell Herman Bumgardner Ted Groves C. H. Patton William Sparks Paul Terry Sparks Arthur Todd Algernon Todd Shirley Kay William Kennedy Joan Bumgardner Columbus Everett Dicken Sandra New Plymouth Lawrence Wolfe Ladonna Pete Brandon Mickey and Jerry Logan Henry Todd Vance Wolfe Mary Thompson Nelsonville J. E. White John Bumegardner Connett Clarence Patton M. B. Iles

Radio Station Listings for Ohio and West Virginia

A compact directory of area stations including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 9380 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC with call signs and frequencies listed for regional broadcasting.

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

Evening Radio Schedule From February News Report

A February 26 radio guide lists programs by station and time from 6:00 to midnight. It covers CBS East and West, ABC, and NBC offerings including newscasts, music, variety shows, dramas, and quizzes with hosts like Lowell Thomas and Henry Aldrich, plus Brennan and Burns & Allen segments.

Abe Cbs Etwork Abe-Weat Mbs-East Mbs- West Abe of Cbs Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Guy Lombardo Abe Bob Crosby Henry Morgan Mbs Harkness Cbs Sports Henry Aldrich FBI Abe Jan August Alan Dale Burns & Allen Abbe Mr. Keen Ilery Queen Abc Billy Rose al Jolson Dick Haymes Willie Piper Gabriel Heatter Village Store Abe-Basiec Cbs the Clock RFD America Bob Hawk Nbbe Magazine Lee Sweetland Abe Family Theater Eddie Cantor Lenny Herman Earl Godwin Abo Abc West Sy Work Sijeé

Radio Schedule for Friday February 27 Morning List

Morning programming runs from 9:00 to 4:45 with a mix of variety shows. Highlights include the Fred Waring Show, Arthur Godfrey, Queen for a Day, Bride and Groom, Paul Whiteman Records, and Lum and Abner with West repeats. Local stations Abe and MBS present CBS and network programs.

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

Ann Bancroft Faces Haunted Suspicions In College Mystery

Ann Bancroft quivers in bed after a day of terror as she links a college scandal to a murder plot. The tale centers on Rinda, Kelly Winton, and a boat tragedy on a treacherous lake, with trust fraying among Rush, Laurie, and Ann as the scene shifts to nursing and uneasy sleep.

Ann Bancroft Rush Ann Tophill Lake Laurie Hest Gay Tommy Rinda Kelly Winter Kelly Winter Winton Bob Kelly Winton Cleveland

Shawnee Circle WSCS Hosts Harmony and Prizes

Mrs Elizabeth Davis presided as Circle No. 1 WSCS met in the Methodist Church parlors with reading and singing including America The Beautiful. Betty Turnbull led the program with garden songs and piano solo Shadows while Dot Dishon Lizzie Morris and Jeanette Jones won prizes. next meeting March 17 hosted by Ella Summers and Lucy Baker.

Shawne Josephine Davis Nathan Shawnee John Sines, Jr New Lexington L. H. Copenhaver East Fultonham Frank Peyton Newark Frank Anguish Howard Anguish Columbus John Cochran Graysville Ohio Evangelist C. W. Holly Betty Turnbull Jeanette Jones Margaret Kreitz Dot Dishon Mary Jane Jones Elizabeth Davis Ella Summers Lucy Baker Belle Charles Margaret Hopkins

WSCS Sponsors Church Renovation Project

The WSCS backs constructing a new ceiling and interior doors in the church while the Brown brothers perform the work. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Clair Wellington, Menzie Phillips, Archie Ames, Ida Spiers, Anna Topping, and Mabel Phillips. Eugene Wellington expected home for birthday anniversary. G. W. Large travels to Columbus on business.

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Edwin FP. Jordan, M.D NEA Service Peter Edson Sam Simmons Benjamin C. Leeming the Public Stockport Social Notes Laurel I¢ Ber Lone Sandberg Shriber Oisterauteo By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc T. M. Reg
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