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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co Daily Notice Details Rates

Publication information for The Messenger Publishing Co includes editor names and staff roles. It lists daily and Sunday editions, delivery options, mail rates, and subscription prices for Ohio and West Virginia, with notes about carrier service and postoffice registration.

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

Truman's Bold New Plan Remains Vague and Shadowy

James Marlow argues Truman's proposed program for aiding backward nations is undeveloped and dependent on aides. He compares it to the Marshall Plan, noting its initial vagueness and the need for congressional approval before any concrete plan emerges. History shows such plans evolve slowly.

James Marlow Washington Truman Europe Marshall Harvard State Department Mr. Truman Paris Congress

Tax Hike Debate Shapes Truman State of the Union

Columnist Lincoln notes Americans face new tax burdens as President Truman seeks 4 billion dollars in added revenue and higher Social Security payroll taxes. Congress peers into future spending and inflation risks before advancing legislation, warning that taxes raise prices and slow business if demand falters.

Congress President Truman Ould Lincoln Truman State of the Union George Georgia Senate Finance Committee Rep Doughton North Carolina House Ways and Means Committee Senate

Congress and Truman Budget Clash on Taxes and Spending

The piece argues Congress and President Truman clash over taxes and spending in the 1948-49 budget. It notes a $41.9 billion peacetime budget, with roughly half for defense and foreign aid, and projects a $600 million year end deficit. It cites Republican tax cuts and Truman's demand for higher middle‑income taxes while preserving some exemptions, asserting the 80th Congress enabled tax relief that Truman criticized but did not repeal.

Truman Congress Soth Congress Senate House Mr. Truman S0th Congress

One Regret at 111 Cant Thread Needle

Hazelton Pa Mrs Mary ONeill aged 111 the Stone Crusher Hill resident marked her fifth birthday by lamenting she can no longer thread a needle. She lives with her granddaughter Nancy ONeill on a nearby mountain and is believed to be Pennsylvania s oldest woman.

Hazelton Mary O'Neill

Quiz Hall By Wilton Hall Answers Key

A quirky score sheet lists 10 quiz questions across men and women teen sections. It includes choices on newspaper columns pigments football periods government radio and biblical figures with an answers block filled by encoded letters.

Ultraviolet Lamps in Medicine Yet Caution Urged

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains ultraviolet lamps mimic sun rays in producing vitamin D and aiding bone health while warning of burns and eye injury from overexposure. They show potential for disinfecting air in hospitals but require physician guidance. The AMA Council on Physical Medicine has approved some lamps and issued a list of acceptable models.

Edwin P. Jordan Council On Physical Medicine American Medical Association North Dearborn Street Chicago 10 Illinois

Feet burn after retiring from bed likely skin condition

The feet burn due to a probable skin condition. Temperature change around the feet when going to bed triggers the burning sensation.

Births and social notes from Cheshire area

Mr and Mrs Donald Thomas announce the birth of a son on January 18 at Meigs General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jim Grover of Girouster were guests of Mr and Mrs EF Long. Leslie Hawley of Columbus recently visited his mother Mrs George Hawley. Eugene Watson attended the funeral of his cousin Mrs Etta O Hara in Columbus. Mrs Katharine Woolfitt was hired to fill a high school vacancy caused by Annabell Lee's resignation. Mr and Mrs Hollis Whitt of Gallipolis visited Mrs Lottie Roush. Alice Yeauger.

Cheshire Donald Thomas Meigs General Hospital Jim Grover Giouster EF. F. Long Leslie Hawley Columbus George Hawley Eugene Watson Etta O'Hara Katharine Woolfitt Annabell Lee Hollis Whitt Gallipolis Lotjtie Roush Alice Yeauger

Merry Returns Home to Marshallville in Tense Domestic Moment

Merry wakes at St. Vincent's home to sunlit rooms and domestic chatter with Lizzie and Andrew. Lizzie reveals they are leaving, while Merry dreams of moving back to Marshallville and gaining independence. Carter confronts Merry about behavior, hinting she will depart for Marshallville soon.

Merry St. Vincent's Lizzie Car Carter Mist’ Kin Mist Andrew Marshallville Andy Carping

Notable Attendances at Mrs Sayre Funeral in Letart Falls

Relatives and friends gathered for Mrs. M. E. Sayre’s funeral at the Letart Falls Methodist Church on January 21. Attendees included Edgar W. Sayre and others from St. Louis, West Carrollton, Springfield, Carrollton, Wheeling, Parkersburg, and Middleport. Burial followed in Letart cemetery. Additional visiting relatives and attendees from nearby towns were noted, with reflections on Sayre family pioneer ties to Meigs County.

Letart Falls M. E. Sayre Methodist Church Edgar W. Sayre St. Louis E. E. Schriber W. T. Marshall Mattie Phelps Ray and Franklin West Carrollton Hildah McIntyre Barbara Kay Linda Springfield Clarence Long Carrollton Leah Chittenden Eva Sayre John Valentine Wheeling W. Va Edgar Erwin Nellie Morris Middleport Zella Grimm Lillian Barnett Parkersburg Sayre Roush Meigs County Letart Cemetery J. D. Grimm Judy Chillicothe J. E. Grimm Clifford Hill Rodger Theiss Huntington Bert Grimm Bob Ralph McKenzie Racine H. M. Allen Yucile Norris G. W. Yonker Crosley Nina Wagner Perry Watts Washington, D. C Earl Adams Elizabeth Tainor Lines W. C. Crow W. E. Cavie Lena Radcliff Bob Adams J. D. Roush van B. Darby Charleston H. B. Powell Clifford Holter Morning Star Robert Ashley Samuel Barnhart Betty Cleveland John Barnhart Thomas Hayman

Residents urge bridge height raise in Corning Perry County

Corning residents asked Perry County commissioners to raise a N Valley Street bridge in Corning to stop flooding about 40 nearby homes. The group expects the commissioners to investigate.

New Lexington Corning N. Valley St Perry County United States Nelson Brown U. S Ahn Wesney Moxahala Rebecca May Seaman George Mpahramis Pennsylvania Railroad Mary White Maggie White John V. Quirin Ned Watts E. L Price Ruth Baker

Logan acting postmaster named after Bowen resignation

Paul Dollison, a veteran clerk in Logan, is named acting postmaster until a successor is appointed to replace C. Wood Bowen. Dr J L Webb of Nelsonville reports minor facial cuts from a Route 216 auto crash near Orbiston and Buchtel, while a Gallipolis owner mourns a 37 year old family pony noted for long life.

Logan Paul Dollison C. Wood Bowen Dollison J. L. Webb Nelsonville Route 216 Orbiston Buchtel

Cadet Dailey Returns to Salvation Army Training School

Cadet W. C. Dailey resumes work at the Salvation Army training school in New York after a home visit. In Toledo, Tom Noon and son Edward visit Mrs. Noon's parents, S. F. Booth and wife. Amesville residents envy F. L. Thomas for installing a new radio. Hamden loses power due to a burned generator. another generator purchase will extend the blackout for days.

W. C. Dailey Salvation Army Training School New York Tom Noon Edward Glouster Toledo

Worthwhile Girls Meet at Mrs Higginbottom Home

Church group in West Columbia gathers at the L Higginbottom residence. Nearby, Nolan Saxton family and Ray Brumley visitors from Point Pleasant share time with relatives William Young and Pard Hudson. Harry Vickers injures knee on nail, infection develops.

West Columbia EUB L. Higginbottom Nolan Saxton Jimmie Mission Ridge Ray Brumley Point Pleasant William Young Pard Hudson Lawrence Coleman Harry Vickers Helen E. Roush

Radio Stations and Frequencies in Ohio West Virginia Area Map

A list of stations including 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 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC details call letters network affiliations and transmitter frequencies for the region.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta

Radio Schedule Dense with National and Local Programs

A dense listing of television and radio programming from 6:00 p.m. through midnight shows a mix of news, sports, music, dramas, contests, and variety programs. Notable entries include Henry Aldrich Skit, Burns and Allen, The Beulah Skit, and Suspense Drama, with networks such as nbe abc cbs and mbas presenting repeated kiddies hours and late-night features.

Nbe Cebs Cbs Lowell Thomas Cha Beulah Dbs Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Nbo Jack Smith Ebs Abe Harkness Cbs Sports Henry Aldrich Abe F.B Cbs Shott & Costello Newas Mbs Dot Lamour Cba Jo Stafford Screen Guild Abe Hilton Cbs Child's World Fred Wraring Cbs We Care News Abe West

Morning Radio Schedule Patchwork

Morning through Treasury Band lineup lists programs like The Clevelandaires Fred Waring Show and Kay Kyser Show with numerous hosts, time slots, and networks. It reflects a dense wartime era broadcasting slate featuring music variety, drama serials, and audience classics across CBS NBC and mutual networks.

Nbe Abe Cbs The Clevelandaires Bob Poole Fred Waring Godfrey Abe Kate Smith Mbe Abe Bill Slater Don Ameche Abe Barn Hunt Kay Kyser Bob Lewis Treasury Band Dbs West Jlater Mbs

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