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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
4
The Athens Ohio Messenger announces weekday afternoon issues with weekend morning insertions and pricing for carrier and mail delivery. Rates list monthly, three month, and six month options. includes Associated Press membership and staff editors.
An Ohio University campus speaker cites President Truman's push for social welfare and democratic reforms as socialist in philosophy. The piece argues against trickle down ideas, warns of entangling government with big budgets, and stresses the need for critical thinking to discern truth from propaganda amid rising public rhetoric.
A brief note reports on the safe handling of a rising trend and its decline as part of a local feature. The item emphasizes caution and orderly outcomes for readers.
The fate of the Senate Small Business Committee and its future leadership hinges on a clash between supporters and opponents in Congress. Senator Murray pushes to extend the panel, while Senator Lucas argues for a return to the La Follette Monroney act framework.
An Athens audience heard a speaker warn against phony ideas while the next day an educator told a group that students at Ohio University are being taught to discriminate between grain and chaff in modern propaganda. The warning highlights concerns over critical thinking and propaganda influence on campus.
Members of the Busy Bees at Federated Church held an all day quilting session with a Ladies Aid event at Bethany Church and a potluck dinner. T A Thoms of Gallipolis bought property near the library from Mrs Margaret Moore of Portsmouth. Prof George Starr Lasher spoke on Plays of the Season in Ewing Auditorium. The Playshop staged a one act play. In Logan Mrs Robert Lee White hosted the Contract Club on E Front St with high scores by Mrs Lucille Wright and Mrs George DeCamp.
Frances Lee and Mary Frances Lawhead attended the 1923 Passing Show at Hartman Theater in Columbus. D D Smith and sons opened a wagon mine on the Harkin property near Carbondale. Electric power crews wired homes of Ed Michaels Joe Gulley Irvin Vore George Swart and Zine Courtney at The Plains. The Four Mile Bridge to Tuppers Plains collapsed due to a failing abutment from hill pressure or creek water.
In a reflective view, Henry Wallace misses a different path to the White House. He endured a crushing defeat in 1948 while Harry S. Truman took the oath, leaving Wallace quiet and rarely interviewed as he weighs future politics and the fate of the Progressive Party.
In Loudonville, 1008 cases of intestinal upset were linked to a water supply contaminated by sewage. Dr. John Porterfield of the State Health Department announced tests found a common germ causing enteritis, with no typhoid germs detected and no immunization campaign planned.
Los Angeles report says actress Joanne Dru 26 asks the Superior Court for divorce from singer Dick Haymes 32. She seeks custody of their three children, 5000 dollars monthly support, and 25000 dollars for attorneys fees.
Merry flirts with Kin in New York as Mikry pressures marriage and a dinner date clash arises. Merry weighs love and independence, noting Mike’s possessive streak while torn between desire for safety and urge for self. The scene ends with an unresolved choice and a hint of continuation.
Summary of prostate enlargement symptoms including delayed start to urination, nighttime discomfort, and potential complications such as kidney impact. It notes that surgery is common treatment and emphasizes surgeon judgment in choosing methods. The question and answer state barium enema has no aftereffects as barium is usually eliminated promptly.
Mrs. Thomas of Nelsonville and Ralph McDaniel of Hemlock visited here. Rita Gottke and Marcelyn Meredith visited relatives at New Straitsville. Families from New Straitsville and Columbus shared holidays and returned home December 29. John Block attended a funeral in East Sparta and later suffered pneumonia. Various local residents hosted or visited relatives in Willoughby Columbus East Cantor Longstreth and other towns. Drs. Howard Craft.
Auditor Theodore R. Boring announced 1233 dog tags and 27 kennel licenses have been sold in Vinton County. Last day to purchase tags without penalty is Thursday.
A mixed questions page divides into men women and teen sections with multiple choice trivia on measurement, politics, military, fuels, flowers, history, timepieces, courtesy titles, literature, and explorers. Answers reveal varied knowledge across categories and the puzzle ends with a garbled answer key.
In principle, poker traces its roots to antiquity, but the game’s name and current form emerged in the United States in the early 1800s, reflecting a modern development of a long-standing card pastime.
Evening to late night radio grid lists programs across NBC WLW CBS WCHS and more. Entries include news talks sports music dramas comedies quiz shows and variety programs with multiple repeats and regional stations listed.
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