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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
4
The notice lists established 1825, Associated Press membership, daily and Sunday editions at 6c, carrier and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia and elsewhere. It notes delivery options by carrier or mail with monthly and multi month terms and post office filing in Athens Ohio.
The article weighs Harry S Truman as a rare political figure who rose from modest beginnings to the presidency and reflects on postwar policy debates. It contrasts New Deal loyalties with emerging voter shifts and notes the need for clearer rural road signs to guide travelers through small communities and distant hamlets.
Merry, nearly 18, faces pressure from Kin about marriage to Mike Channing after a high tension dinner. Mike declares love and intent to marry, Merry struggles to respond as Kin questions readiness and her future. The scene ends with a cliffhanger as Merry contemplates.
The War Assets Administration winds down by February 28 ending a 3.5 year drive to dispose of 27 billion dollars in surplus war goods. Authorities report 80 percent of 14k complaints were unfounded while 439 arrests and 269 convictions occurred for fraud and theft. Remaining real property transfers to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
A faded sign and a marked rural intersection point travelers toward the Concord Church, a long standing Athens County landmark with two cemeteries one long abandoned. The piece notes the quiet location away from busy highways and hints at a longer history.
A quiz item with questions for men women and teenagers on general knowledge and trivia. It lists ten questions with multiple choices and provides scrambled final answers.
Washington observers cite psychology behind inaugurations and parades. People crave contact with power figures to feel prestige and security, while parades offer escape from daily monotony and a chance to imagine belonging to something grand.
Mrs Hattie Ellis and Melvin Neal attended the inauguration of Governor Lausche in Columbus on January 10. Mr and Mrs Ed Legg visited Mrs Gomer Shuster in Columbus. Jerry Dobbins and Sammy visited Charles Ward Jr and Diana. Charles Hoodlet and Charles Hush hosted Columbus guests. Diana spent a day with R W Ward in Chillicothe.
In Glouster Mr and Mrs Emmett Andrews hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Reed Salsberry with guests meeting at the Andrews home then attending a roller skating party at the roller rink. Auditor C O Gibson reports about 4800 dog licenses sold in Athens County raising $6000 for the dog and kennel fund. In Amesville a surprise party marked Mrs John Parmiter’s 74th birthday, planned by her daughter in law and daughter Mamie Parmiter and Even Winner.
In McArthur Mr and Mrs Carl Smith hosted guests Mr and Mrs John Deem Mr and Mrs Vance Cox Mr and Mrs John Williams and Mr and Mrs Ray Cox. Delicious refreshments were served.
The Athens pastor Dr Daniel McGurk traveled to Columbus for a State Conference of Methodist ministers and a Wesley Foundation meeting. In Middleport Mrs Will Wolf’s life was saved by a blood transfusion from her sister in law Mrs Wilmetta Mulford.
The article explains glaucoma as a leading cause of blindness when untreated or poorly followed drug therapy. It notes acute attacks are medical emergencies with severe eye pain, watery eyes, and swollen lids, and stresses early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and possible surgery if drugs fail. It also outlines four main types and risk factors.
Mrs Pauline Holliday hosted a home extension meeting on Thursday with G O Will substituting for ill Miles Nelson. Fire damaged Mr and Mrs Pete Nelsons home and Salem Center School pupils and teachers will ride to Dexter School until new plans are set.
Radio stations and frequencies include NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 80 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KG WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
A detailed listing of January 21 prime time radio and TV slots across networks NBC CBS MBS ABC and related regional outlets. Programs include news talk shows dramas comedies musical acts sports commentary and late night entertainment with titles such as Jaws Report The Beulah Skit The Smoothies The Lone Ranger and Meet the Press among others.
Readable list shows daily time slots from 9:00 to 12:00 featuring a mix of music, drama, talk, and public affairs. Programs include Mind Your Manners, Coffee in Washington, Abbott & Costello, The Lassie Drama, Grand Ole Opry, NBC Symphony, Truth or Consequences, and Dennis Day's Day with various sponsors and stations CBS MBS and others.
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