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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1949
Page
4
The piece condemns the murder of Eleanor Gifford as a senseless act by an unbalanced individual. It laments societal failure to control such offenders and warns that violence against a woman of faith shocks communities and demands vigilance and reform.
Edson outlines labor legislation headed for the new Congress including Taft Hartley revisions wage hour changes and portal to portal pay rules. He notes proposals to extend overtime coverage to workers in industries affecting interstate commerce and to expand child labor protections.
The piece cautions that President Truman faces a fragile mandate as the nation navigates federal spending, price controls, veterans care, and European rearmament. It urges vigilance against misaligned taxes, shifting industrial prospects, and uncertain congressional alignments impacting business investment and growth.
A quiz page presents multiple choice items for men women and teenagers. It lists questions on science language and history with True or False and options, followed by a garbled foreign script line at the end.
First Sgt John Finnearty with the Transportation Corps at Fort Eustis Virginia has returned to duty after a two week furlough at his Jacksonville home. Also home for Christmas holidays was Robert Bescoe of Columbus brother of Mrs Finnearty.
James Marlow outlines the annual federal budget process as President Truman submits the fiscal year 1949 50 proposal. He explains the Budget Bureau gathers department figures, the work leading to a detailed cost book, charts, and a presidential message, and the need for advance release to press and radio.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Newland spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Paul Faulkner of Akron. He later visited daughter and son in Reno Ohio. Carrie Bahr hosted a New Year Eve watch party. Gerald Stanley of Columbus visited C L Hardway. Marion Dodderer visited brother Roland Dodderer. Gladys Tippie and son Roger of Columbus visited her parents C L Hardway and Mrs John Parker.
Richard Heilman of Bunker Hill spent a day with Mr and Mrs Ziba Midkiff. Silas Taylor visited his son and daughter in law Glen Taylor. Rita Schultheiss spent a week with her sister and brother in law Robert Price.
Sixteen year old Merry Cerson navigates her father Kin's divorce from Susan and a planned August wedding. Kin announces marriage plans as Merry bonds with friend Tip Kennedy at a party while facing doubts and upheaval. The scene shifts to a St Vincent's resort set up with a birthday car gift and a vacation in the balance.
Among New Year's guests of Mr and Mrs James E Cook of Pecan Heights Farm were Mrs Cooks sister and brother in law Mrs and Mrs James O Sutherland of Calhoun Ga and a friend Mrs Fortaine Wright of Akron.
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains how famine and inadequate protein intake cause weight loss and nitrogen deficiency. He notes effects on teeth bones muscles brain skin and heart and raises risks of infection and emotional changes. He adds that prior rheumatic heart damage affects pregnancy safety.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Martin attend funeral services for Mrs Louisa Dixon at Townhouse Church near Albany. Guests include Mrs Eddie Dearth and Lincoln and Mrs John Maxwell and Clarence Snow from Athens. Christmas visits to McArthur and Zaleski households are noted, along with New Year gatherings in Dayton and Barberton connections. Edna Dearth and Mrs Sarah My, Jacksonville, are also mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gibbs of Kaylong West Virginia were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Byron Ward. Mrs H Love of Flatrock West Virginia spent Saturday with Mrs Miriam Dunn. Miss Dorthy Harrison left for Mexico for a few weeks. Paul Oliver and Mr and Mrs Johnnie Oliver of Charleston were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs William Messlim and Mr and Mrs Leroy Lester. Mr and Mrs Clarence Mayes of Gallipolis and Mr and Mrs Bud Fife of Ryger were guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Fife. Mrs Cora Dewitt and son Billy spent a few days with Dewitt daughters. Mrs Ed Pentington and Mrs Clarence Pullins of Charleston with Mr and Mrs A F Edrall of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania visited Mr and Mrs W A Pullins. Mr and Mrs T P Stone are spending a few weeks in Kentucky. Christine Black.
Area radio stations with networks and frequencies include NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
A detailed two day grid lists programs across networks including CBS NBC ABC and MBS. Highlights feature This Is Your Life at 8:00 and News broadcasts throughout the evening with guests Gene O Hanlon and Gabriel Heatter among others.
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