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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1948
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for The Messenger with delivery by carrier and mail options. Rates vary by location including Ohio and West Virginia, with one month to one year terms and post status under the 1915 act.
Indiana congressman Charlie Halleck believed he won the vice presidential nod after talks with Dewey misfired leading to his party shifting. Amid convention confusion Dewey aides disputed the arrangement while U.S. Army Occupation aims to raise German DP camp calories from 1500 to 1800 daily. Congress seeks 65 million for UN HQ financing via non-interest loans. private lenders are explored as campaigns push for public subscriptions.
The piece critiques Governor Dewey and his running mate Earl Warren over pledged commitments at the Philadelphia convention. It argues Dewey gains votes through understandings made by associates, casting doubt on the integrity of the GOP leadership and the forthcoming Washington administration.
Playboy Marcus Sterling owes $10,000 to Harry Bindle and attempts to flee by transferring Miriam’s diamond necklace to a sealed envelope as Bindle demands payment by Saturday noon. Sterling plans to leave town, while Bindle stays wary and watches him from the doorway.
The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. L H Allen and the 33rd of Mr. and Mrs. John Archer were observed at the Allen home with a lawn picnic. Numerous relatives and friends attended, including Burnsides, Law family, Greynolds, Bussard, Rodehaver, and others from Buckhannon to Akron.
As the Democratic nomination seems likely for President Truman the coming convention in Philadelphia promises fireworks not a rubber stamp. Varied groups including Southern conservatives Northern liberals labor leaders and Roosevelt era factions may push for changes in platform or candidate while aiming to energize voters despite 16 years with the current allies and a mixed congressional record.
Citizens National Bank in Middleport increased its surplus by 25000 from undivided profits to total 150000, doubling its capital. The action raises the single borrower loan limit to 22500 to support community needs and strengthen the bank’s capital structure.
The author argues Ike rejected the Democratic bid and warns against overreliance on a single figure. He blames Roosevelt for not fostering future leaders, notes Republican governors gain strength in key states, and lists potential presidential timber. The piece closes with a remark on the rise of book matches from their early unpopularity to mass production.
The body of Pfc. Robert M. Jenks killed in France on July 12, 1944 arrived in New York and will reach Perry County for burial soon. Survivors include his wife Wavelene and son Raymond Dale of New Straitsville and his mother Margaret Jenks of Corning.
The Nobel prizes have distributed more than $5,150,000 to leading men and women for service to literature, science, and international peace since their inauguration.
Six Southeastern Ohio soldiers killed in World War II were returned to the United States aboard the Army transport Carroll Victory. The dead, originally interred in Nettuno and other Italian cemeteries, are listed with their next of kin: Ernest L. Meeks Jacksonville. Maurice D. Meenan New Lexington. James E. Parsons Corning. Shirl B. Thevenin Gallipolis. Maxon W. Waugh Bladen. John H. Williams Athens Route 4.
Local notes cover the upcoming Boudi reunion at Jacksonville Park on Aug 1 with organizers Mrs Wyllie Belden and Mrs Dolores Brookhart. Reports include visits, church activities at Millfield Christian Church, a Children’s Day program, euchre club results, and a tonsillectomy for Monty Sayers.
Edna Lee Van Fossen returns to work in McConnelsville after illness. An auto trip to Kansas involves Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Williams with Mrs. C S Hiatt. Vena Barr visits her mother for a weekend. Marietta visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Dean Bennett and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gaunder. Uniontown hosts weekend guests Fuller Paul and party. Orr of Scranton visits his sister Lovell Martin. Lucy Dongan and Alta Hiatt visit Gallipolis residents Homer Beckett. Chaguill of Syracuse visits Anna Mercer. Ethel Mattox and Grace Blair visit Anna Mercer in Lancaster. Billy Goddess injures a toe after a fall from Giles concrete porch. T T Rogers and Helen Sheridan visit Mrs. Laura Davis.
Mr and Mrs Dan Guinther of Waterford Ohio and Miss Sylvia McMaster of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Albert Spark. WSCS June meeting held at Mrs Howard St Clair with listed members. A shower for Mrs Albert Sparks and a pot luck lunch for many local residents.
A letter from William L. Childers stationed in Japan states he left the States May 28 and arrived at Yokohama June 10, with assignment possible at Yokohama Harbor Craft Company or Kobe. The West Point of Japan training site is noted. Royal visits include Gerald Kittinger to Paul Kibble in Akron and E. P. West’s guests from Tewksbury, Mass. Various locals update travel and visits, Fay Pickens returning East, and Swain and Kimes moving to new homes.
Kyger Kyger Mr and Mrs Roland Rupe of Parkersburg spent a weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Rupe. Mrs Frances Fields visited Mr and Mrs Harry Powell. Mr and Mrs Okey Woods returned from Clarksburg. Jean Lemley clerks at E F Turner's store. Mrs Annie Searls daughter Lena Bunce visited Belle. Leverett Amos moved to Fostoria. James Lemley of Poplar Ridge visited Rex Lemley. Robert Wood Peggy Bradbury moved to East Gallipolis property. Cora Rothgeb Oliver Kail and daughter Sandra visited Clair Athey. Henry Smith Porter drills a well on school grounds. Mary Sisson.
A catalog of radio programs in the Ohio River region includes NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS W5BNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC
A detailed July 7 radio guide lists 6:00 p m to midnight programming across networks. Highlights include music time, news and commentary, drama, quiz shows, concerts, and talent segments featuring CBS ABC MBS and other stations with repeated kiddies hours and omnibus evening blocks.
A fragmented listing shows radio time slots across networks with hosts and shows such as Fred Waring Show Arthur Godfrey Show Paul Whiteman Records and Treasury Bandstand plus children’s blocks and serials, noting multiple stations and repeats.
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