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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1949
Page
4
A dispatch discusses Soviet airline jamming as a sign of fear and censorship. It notes Western visitors learn little of life in Russia while Russians are blocked from West views. The piece connects to Churchill's view on Soviet intolerance and hidden realities.
Mrs. Matone joins a wandering caravan bound for a vague destination. Mrs. Everson, a wealthy actress, worries about atomic destruction as Rudy and Victor discuss a planned escape to safety. The group debates whether the bomb will strike Los Angeles and if survivors will endure.
John G. Green editor of the Portsmouth Times was injured when his light plane crashed during an attempted landing in Norway Maine. He suffered minor head cuts and was treated after the incident.
The article warns motorists to beware obstructed views at intersections and curves. It cites heavy shrubs and tall weeds near roads as hidden hazards and urges drivers to report obstructions to officials for removal to reduce crashes.
The piece clarifies a prior comment on the West Washington Street widening project. It explains the remark meant the need was clear and not to be debated against numerous competing street proposals. The discussion centers on traffic around city schools versus through traffic on other streets.
The State Department credits Russia with winning the first phase of the radio war against the United States and Britain. The note hints that Churchill’s doubt about Russia’s friendliness may hold, as Moscow has long used subtle interference with Western broadcasts of news.
Labor leaders warn of major strikes aimed at expanding benefits for union members even as CIO spokesmen acknowledge the Taft Hartley repeal fight will stretch into next elections. The article notes Congress will not repeal the law without a broad mandate and cites voting patterns in industrial areas and farmers as decisive factors.
The Ritgers reunion met June 26 at Mrs. James Ritgers cabin on Rush Creek. Newark resident Mrs. Russell Miller visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nixon. Harry Nixon spent a week with his parents and returned to Mississippi. Mary Goodlive honored at a birthday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodlive. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ned Harmon and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Frails, plus many others from New Straitsville and War buddies of Harley Hickman.
James Marlow reports on a government housing program designed to reduce slums and build public housing for low income families and needy farmers. The plan envisions 810,000 units in six years and billions in grants and loans over four decades with private contractors running projects.
A mixed literacy quiz lists ten questions on inventions hats measurements foods and history for men women and teens with scoring ranges from Genius to Fair. The answers appear garbled as a string of encoded text.
Pvt. Garth Sovel son of Mr and Mrs Harry Sovel Reedsville Route 2 has been assigned to the 38th Infantry Regiment at Fort Lewis Washington. He enlisted last January. Postal Safe Stolen Lorain A 1000 pound safe was taken from a postal sub station here yesterday and looted of 1300 dollars.
The Athens County marriage license bureau cites a typical June groom age of 22 and June bride two years younger. Local items include coal futures from Columbus at New York Coal Co. and several regionwide notices on elections, relief fundraising for Lorain tornado victims, a hospital escape incident in Gallipolis, and a golf lead for Athens.
The Youth Fellowship Group of the local Evangelical United Brethren Church funds a trip to camp on July 10 with more than 20 youngsters. Rev. and Mrs. Frank Robinson lead the program and the group enjoyed a swimming party near the creeks east of town.
Bartlett near Athens Ohio holds strong Quaker roots and a history as a stop on the Marietta to Chillicothe road. S. K. Steele recalls early life as barns and taverns, slave hideouts, and the Bartlett Academy founded by trustees James King and Joseph Busey while Mt. Olive Masonic Lodge formed.
Mr. and Mrs. James Landers and Eva Landers spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Landers of Glouster. Marie returned home for a week long visit. Kitty Kee and Robert Kee enjoyed a weekend at the Basim home. The Places visited Frank Gill in New Straitsville. Ray Goddard returned from a three day auto trip. Evelyn Lemely of Little Hocking spent the weekend with Lyle Basim and joined an outing to Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave in Hocking County.
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan summarizes polio precautions for outbreaks. Emphasizes hygiene, clean milk and water, fly control, handwashing, and avoiding fatigue, with cautions on tonsil surgery and school closures. Also notes tobacco heart is debated and that tobacco can speed heart rate in some individuals.
Dana Barton arrived for a 10 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Burl Barton. Hazel Barton and Bruce of Cleveland planned a weekend visit with their parents. Marion Hull of Gallipolis visited his mother Mrs Flossie Hull. Lewis Rupe returned from Boys State in Delaware after 10 days. Ronald Siders visited his sister Miss Maxine Siders in Gallipolis. Leroy Hutton and daughter Jeannie dined with the Huttons. Rutland Garden Club members were entertained at Mrs Bart Rawlings home with 21 members and three guests. Helen Taylor employed in Gallipolis spent a day with her parents. Mrs Jennie Roush of Chester visited her daughter Mrs Gladys Violet. Mrs Mildred Donahue of Athens visited while her son Thomas is home on furlough. Mrs O Esbury
Radio program grid lists NBC WLW CBS WENS WCHS MBS and others with times from 6:15 p.m. through 6 a.m. including sports music, news, dramas, variety shows, and kids segments. Entries name hosts and programs like Fulton Lewis Jr., Henry Morgan Show, King for a Day, Dawn episodes, and regional stations in Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg Charleston Marietta.
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