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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
4
Hal Boyle argues superstition is the lazy side of faith shaping daily acts from evergreen decorations to knocking on wood. He notes rituals curb risk, cites examples from interview with Primo Camera and stories of soldiers, show people, and gamblers, ending with his wife Frances’s tea bubbles superstition and a punchline about work.
Mamie Martin filed first and final accounts in the Louise Foster and Jefferson Foster estates showing incomes and expenses. Edward Hoy filed an administrator’s account for Verna Hoy with a distribution. Anna Ihinger filed a guardian’s account for Robert K. Ihinger. Bond of $500 posted for B C Wilkins as Madison Township trustee. Bearfield Township funds reallocated to gas tax for road repairs, leaving $724.50 in general funds. Police, court, and marriage license items follow, including local firearm, assault and battery cases, game-law fines, and support orders. several real estate transfers recorded for Emma J. Whitmer, Lawrence and Zelma Baker, and Clarence and Mabel Keller.
The speaker argues the United States must project power globally, using sea, air and land forces. He credits Admiral Forrest P Sherman on the fast carrier task force as the core offensive power, capable of striking far from bases and supporting other services. He stresses all fighting branches remain vital to national security.
President Truman proposed two education funding programs awaiting congressional action. Plan No. 1 would provide about 300 million dollars yearly to states for grammar and high schools, boosting teachers and school construction. Plan No. 2 would offer scholarships totaling around 100 million dollars yearly, potentially aiding about 175,000 unable to afford college, with initial 1 million dolar seed funding this year.
The author argues citizens can grasp budget waste by examining flood control spending. United States totals reach 528 million with local Ohio and Cincinnati projects cited, suggesting holdbacks could curb deficits. The piece laments political horse trading that prevents meaningful cuts and leads to inflated appropriations.
The deaths of 38 women in a Davenport Iowa hospital fire echo a 1949 Effingham disaster where 69 perished. Fire Chief cites lack of sprinkler system despite two year old recommendation. Authors urge universal sprinkler installation, especially in old flimsy structures, to limit fire spread and protect patients.
Dr Vannevar Bush, renowned scientist and military observer, writes in Modern Arms and Free Men that navies will still be essential and challenging if future war arises. He argues naval force remains vital despite calls for obsolescence.
John T. Flynn argues that America faces a social war and urges bold action. He warns revolutionary forces have captured many instruments of opinion in schools, press, classrooms, pulpit, movies, and radio and calls for a broad campaign to educate voters about the attacks on American life.
A public safety plea noting homes burn every 90 seconds in the United States. It warns of cigarette carelessness overloaded circuits frayed wiring and neglected stoves and heating systems. Readers are urged to inspect basements attics and closets for hazards and remove flammable clutter before a fire strikes.
The remark argues that color decisions should consider the possibility that some women may be blind, urging inclusive design. It notes how nonvisual cues like texture and pattern can convey style while avoiding exclusion. This perspective emphasizes accessibility in fashion and event styling.
A lighthearted note suggests one playful way to estimate age is by examining wear and rust behind common yard tools like a lawn mower or snow shovel.
A printable quiz column lists ten questions for men women and teens with multiple choice answers on insurance deserts forgery dogs card games days of taps composers and radio history. The supplied answer keys appear garbled at the end.
Mrs Mildred Jeffers hosted neighbors at a party. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs C E Stout and Mr and Mrs J F E Radekin and Mr and Mrs W F Hawley. Clyde Funk and son Robert of Lancaster visited Mr and Mrs Albert Caster. Mary Lee McKinney is recovering from an appendectomy at Mason Clinic. Samuel Felt of Sylvania Ohio visited his mother in Dexter with sister Mary Nelson.
A reader commends last Sunday’s editorial in The Messenger praising a sermon like piece on civic leadership. The letter suggests the City of Nelsonville offer a model for Athens and encourages courageous, intelligent leadership. Columbus, January 10.
A Federal Soil Conservation Service plan to transfer Zaleski Lake and Lake Hope to state control is noted. Local visits include Mrs Lucy Downing and Miss Alpha Somerville of Middleport with sister Mrs Ella Crowell of California. Florida vacation plans are shared by Mr and Mrs W D Braddock of Logan. Rachel Roberts returns to Murray City from Detroit. Mrs W E Travis of Coolville returns from Washington DC after visiting her sons Verlyn and Ernest.
A hollowed hollowed space 20 by 27 feet under a giant redwood near Piercy California hosts a fully equipped restaurant. The unusual venue blends nature and dining with a secluded base area carved inside the giant tree.
Radio programming blocks list daily through midnight with multiple networks and hosts including Frank Sinatra Show Jack Smith Show Ozzie and Harriet Meet the Press and News broadcasts. Saturday schedule features Mind Your Manners Fred Waring Show Archie Andrews Farmer and Home and Metropolitan Opera listings among many other programs.
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