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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1949
Page
4
The article explains Parkinson's disease or shaking palsy, its gradual symptoms such as tremors stiffness and reduced facial expressiveness, and notes that there is no cure but some drugs help control shakiness. It advises avoiding fatigue and maintaining a fairly active life. It also reflects on the mail carrier's long service and retiring memory.
Army Chief Gen Omar Bradley dismissed talk of ever newer weapons, saying if World War III occurs, World War IV would be fought with bows and arrows, downplaying the latest atomic and supersonic tech. The remark came during a speech in the midwest as leaders debated future warfare.
American business leaders fear for investments as Mao Zedong signals mixed stances while negotiations hint at coalition power or partition. The piece notes conflicting Mao remarks on aiding Nationalists and safeguarding foreign interests, urging calm over panic as Legions fight VA budget and hospital reform debates unfold in Washington.
The writer argues against postwar executions of nine Japanese officers for beheading 33 American POWs. They deplore the ritual of trials and hangings, deeming it wasteful, yet say the act may satisfy those opposed to barbarism. They question whether such punishment meaningfully alters future conduct.
A reflection on the life of a mail carrier after retirement and the intimate knowledge gained from years of contact with urban and rural patrons. The article notes how a mail man understands more than many doctors about the lives of those he serviced.
Lancaster couple spent Christmas with the Bardains relatives in Lancaster. Logan guest Bertha Jones joined C H Jones family in Rio Grande for holiday dinner. Christmas exercises led by Porter Harden and a Methodist Church program on December 24. Carols for shut ins conducted by Evelyn Turner group. Funeral services for Eva Robinson attended by numerous relatives from Mil lersport Akron Columbus Grove City and others. Rev William Brown officiated with J A Daab and Mrs Daab singing.
Merry Carson faces family collapse as Kin asks divorce from Susan. Susan descends into shock while Aunt Jane vows to push her toward recovery. The three travel by Cadillac to St Vincent's with plans for seafood and a hard reality ahead.
Mr and Mrs Robert Riley of Lancaster and Miss Phyllis Jean Jonas of Straitsville spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Harry Jonas. Sam Penn and Floyd Penn visited relatives in Pontiac Michigan.
Thirty members and guests attended a Youth Council meeting at Star Grange. Mrs. Ella Farley will remain indefinitely in Columbus with her son Fer. Christmas visits were hosted by multiple families including the Albert Bolen and Winnie Bolen households for Perry, McCaskey, Deihl, Wogan, Nicholson, and Radekin relatives.
Mr and Mrs Carl Wright and son Jimmy moved into the Earl Cowdery property in Hockingport Parkersburg area recently purchased. Mrs Laura Giffin of Elizabeth WV visited her father W T Matheny. Christmas visitors included the Randolphs Rockhold Matheny Moyers Shields Blake and others. One couple married December 18 in Michigan and Charles Shields to report for naval duty January 3 in Norfolk. Mrs Alice Clark and daughter Mildred of Racine visited. Mrs Mary Lincicome.
Mrs. Lester Whitcraft entertained several children at a fifth birthday party for Linda Whitcraft with ice cream and cake. Various family members and friends shared dinners and visits over Christmas, including the Notestones, Watters, Johnsons, Hampshire and other neighbors from South Bloomingville.
A trivia page presents multiple choice questions for men women and teenagers. Questions cover gusher meaning city size age of nail biting biblical dialogue and historic dog breeds. It includes a garbled trailing string of characters at the end.
Cutler Jolliette Rebekah Lodge met December 22 for a Christmas party. Various guests visited over Christmas including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ewers from Mt. Pleasant Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Perl McAtee, and others from Columbus Athens and Pittsburgh visiting area families. The event featured multiple family groups and a forty first wedding anniversary celebration.
A dense schedule of radio programs across NBC ABC CBS and other networks for Cincinnati Columbus Parkersburg Charleston and Marietta. Includes news music talk drama variety and kiddies hours with many show titles and host names listed.
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