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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1949

Page

4

Classified advertising rates and mailing terms from The Messenger

Advertisement details list daily and Sunday editions published by The Messenger Publishing Co Athens Ohio. Rates cover carrier and mail delivery, weekly, monthly, quarterly plans, and regional pricing for Ohio West Virginia and other locations. Subscription options include daily or Sunday mail rates and advertisements are available upon inquiry.

the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Jonn W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Ohio & W. Va Athens Ohio Postoffice

Wasting Our Substance and Snobbery in Berlin

The piece decries soil erosion in Southeastern Ohio as freshets move topsoil toward the sea and urges land care with or without government payments. It contrasts practical land stewardship with a hypocritical Berlin club episode where officers tolerate snobbery toward GIs, calling for accountability and reform.

Hocking Ohio Burr Oak Sunday Creek

Pioneer Klondike miner John W. Sheppard recalls Alaska gold rush days

At 84, John W. Sheppard of Meigs County remembers 1897 Klondike voyage with Morgan French from Seattle to Dyea. They reached Dawson, worked a 250 by 100 foot claim, sank shafts 80 feet deep, and mined paydirt with bones found in bedrock. He later kept farming near Albany and still carries a gold watch he mined.

C. H. Harris John W. Sheppard Carpenter Meigs County Albany Klondike North Sheppard Morgan French Harrisonville Alaska Seattle Dyea Skagway Chilcoot Pass French Yukon Dawson Bonanza Creek Eldorado Howard Wisconsin Olson Lucky The U.S.A

Beware of Romance Continues Between Merry and Lissa

Merry returns to Cielito Lindo to find her mother Susan resentful of her father's new partner Lissa. Tension erupts as Susan accuses Merry of abandoning her, while Merry defends Lissa and hints at her mother's unhappiness with the situation. The scene closes with Merry preparing for dinner amid familial strain.

Cielito Lindo Merry New York Carter Bagby Carter Susan Nerry Darling Angel Lissa Dad

Doctor's Comments On Aging Population And Acidosis

Edwin P. Jordan notes longer life expectancies from reduced infectious diseases. He cites rising numbers 65 and older, implications for schools clothing housing and healthcare. The piece ends by clarifying that true acidosis is rare except in poorly controlled diabetes.

United States

Yankee Snobbery in Germany over Democratic Army

American officers in Germany express disdain for Uncle Sam’s democratic Army. Snobbery appears among those who voted but show insubstantial allegiance to the new system, revealing tensions within Allied ranks and attitudes toward reform.

Germany Uncle Sam

Nichols and Gilham Families Host Guests in 1940s Fashion

In Logan, Estella Tipton buys the first fishing license of the year while Ohio State alumnus George Nelson Wheeler of Gallipolis passes the State Board of Pharmacy exam. Also, Mrs. Angelo Papas and her infant daughter return home from Sheltering Arms Hospital to Glouster.

Logan Estella Tipton George Nelson Wheeler Gallipolis Fred Wheeler State Board of Pharmacy Ohio State University Angelo Papas Glouster Sheltering Arms Hospital

Out of Town Guests Attend Athens Country Club Dance

Mr and Mrs Harvey C Baker of 248 State Street hosted out of town guests Mr and Mrs Carl C Daniels of Columbus at the Athens Country Club party and dance with a noted social presence.

Harvey C. Baker E. State St Carl C. Daniels Columbus Athens

Local Business Moves and New Piano Delights

Louise Thomson of Hamden showcases a new piano placed in her home. Walter Baird at 19 Mound Street becomes manager of Cotton Grocery on Court Street after selling his stake in Baker and Baird restaurant to partner Baker. A. V. Gompf opens a new store in Logan in the former Joyce department store room in the opera house block, having earlier run a grocery on Zanesville Street.

Louise Thomson Hamden Walter Baird Mound St Court St Baird Baker and Logan A. V. Gompf Opera House Joyce Department Store Mr. Gompf Zanesville St

First Ohio River Ice Appears Then Vanishes

The first ice on the Ohio River formed briefly for the year but melted away before nightfall the same day, leaving observers with only a fleeting ice witness.

Ohio River

Community Notices from Syracuse and Nearby Towns

The report lists social visits and travels across Syracuse Racine Columbus Pomeroy and nearby areas. Attendees include Rev and Mrs Lawrence Schmitt Miss Marcia Karr Bishop and Mrs Hazen Werner Mrs J E Carleton Mrs Clara Baker Mrs Amanda Mee Bride Mrs Laura Sayre Miss Virginia Kelch Mrs C E Peoples Mrs Helen Underhill Emma Webster Parkersburg and others. Visitors travel from Cha nute Field Ill Cleveland Gallipolis and Crooksville to share events and family time.

Syracuse Lawrence Schmitt Marcia Karr Bishop Hazen Werner Trinity Methodist Portsmouth J. E. Carleton Racine Clara Baker Amanda Mee-Bride Laura Sayre Columbus Charles Neuman Virginia Kelch Parkersburg C. E. Peoples Pomeroy Helen Underhill Emma Webster Fred Crow, Jr Elmer Houdashelt Chanute Field Ill Edward Houdashelt Cleveland William Houdashelt Philip Roberts Melvin Grimm Crooksville A. M. Roberts WSCS Marcia B. Karr

Concord Dinner Guests and Birth Announcement

Dinner guests included Joe Stone of Murray City and William Russell visiting Leslie Kittle. Diehl and Voglesong hosted, while Antle relatives shared calls. A son named George Edward was born to Edward and wife in Coolville. John Antle family listed as great-grandparents. Leone Chapman

Concord John Antle Joe Stone Murray City William Russell Leslie Kittle Charles Diehl Lee Voglesong Joe Antle Jim John Stupski Verna Wemer Columbus

Nation Eyes 40 Percent Defense Research Share by 1952

The Nation Today reports that US military scientists expect defense research and development to take 40 percent or more of the budget by 1952, with guided missiles a major but not sole focus. The plan centers on the Research and Development Board directing a large share to the Air Force and Navy, while Army receives about 20 percent.

Washington United States Truman Congress Research and Development Board Air Force Navy Army White Sands N. M Pt. Mugu Calif Karl T. Compton Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Kyger Inspection Conducted by Daughters of America

Kyger inspection will be conducted by the Daughters of America on February 23.

Kyger The Daughters of America

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs C B Robinson hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Os Gooch and Mr and Mrs Bradford Robinson with son Ernie from Gallipolis. Bill Mitchell of Ironton spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Mitchell. Gloria Shoemaker of Gallipolis visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Hal Shoemaker. Marianna Evans of Washington DC visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C A Evans. Lester Glassburn and Rupert Trout of Gallipolis were guests of local residents. Betty Fillinger of Gallipolis visited her parents Mr and Mrs W C Fillinger. Niles Denney and family from Chesapeake were weekend guests of their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Kimbell Suiter.

Local Notices From Blue Lake Area

Mrs. Arthur A. Queen hospitalized in Charleston. Lester and Mrs. Taylor announce birth of a son. Delmar and Mrs. Stedham announce birth of a son. Myrtle Burnfield of Huntington visited Mrs. Earl Wallace. Harry Gibson of Marion visited Mr. and Mrs. Erban Gibson. Harold Porter returned to New York. Mrs. Anna Roush reported ill, Mrs. C E Sheets also ill.

Blue Lake Arthur A. Queen Charleston Lester Taylor Delmar Stedham Myrtle Burnfield Huntington Earl Wallace Harry Gibson Marion Erban Gibson Harold Porter New York Anna Roush C. E. Sheets

Quiz Hall By Wilton E Hall

Readers test their knowledge with a mixed quiz covering colors, animals, history figures, sports terms, and music comedy duo first names. Answers reveal if one is Genius or Average, with prompts for both men and women and a teen section on salaries and legal coin defacement.

Goliath Army of Israel Laurel and Hardy Oliver Stan United States

Births and Visits Highlight Shawnee News

Mr and Mrs Charles Eugene Craig announce the birth of a daughter Charlotte Jean at the Sorrell home in Shawnee. Navy man Charles Craig serves on the U S S Columbus. Joe Callahan Jr reports a son David Patrick born January 14 at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. Louise McGrew of Columbus visits here. Nelle Simmers and son Don visit Carl and Nelle Critchett Athens. Will Jones returns to Newark after visiting Mary Jane Jones. Juanita Opperman of Columbus spends weekend here.

Shawnee Charles Eugene Craig Charlotte Jean Harvey Sorrell Craig Navy U.S.S. Columbus Joe Callahan, Jr David Patrick Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Louise McGrew Columbus Nelle Simmers Don Carl Critchett Athens Will Jones Mary Jane Jones Newark Juanita Opperman of

Radio Programs and Station List for Area Networks

Radio schedule lists NBC WLW Cincinnati and several Columbus Charleston Parkersburg stations with a dense hourly lineup from 6:15 a.m. to midnight including news, dramas, comedies, talk, and music. Notable programs feature Beulah Skit, This Is Your Life, Bob Hope Show, Fibber and Molly, Detroit Symphony, and Dancing Continued.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WMOA Marietta 6700 Abe Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Abe Lowell Thomas Ebs Hag Ada Abe Basia Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Bob Crosby Cbs Sports Abe Geo. O'Hanlon Alan Toung Saeweene Mrs. North Hy Gardner Mbe Bob Hope Abe We the People Dbbs Gabriel Heatter Fibber and Molly Abe M. Amsterdam Detroit Symphony Cbs Korn A Krackin News Abco News

Radio Schedule Highlights Morning to Evening on Various Networks

A broadcast listing details hourly programming from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM including Honeymoon in N, Breakfast Club, The Clevelandaires, Fred Waring Show, Godfrey Hour, Say It with Music, Welcome Travelers, Words and Music, Music Half Hour, Happy Gang, Double or Nothing, Bride and Groom, Don Ameche Show, House Party, Kay Kyser Show, Bob Lewis Show and Treasury Band.

Nbe Abe Cbs The Clevelandaires Bob Poole Mbs Fred Waring Music Abe Kate Smith Abe Bill Slater Happy Gang Hollywood Abe Queen Abe Bride and Groom Hope Chest Abe Red Benson Don Ameche Kay Kyser Bob Lewis West

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