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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1948

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co. details and subscription rates

Publication information for The Messenger Publishing Co includes staff roles such as Gordon K. Bush publisher John W. Webb managing editor and Charles W. Reamer city editor. It lists delivery and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and other regions with annual and multi month options.

the Messenger Publishing Co Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Associated Press

The United States and Berlin Crisis and a Call for Restraint

The piece argues against automatic escalation over Berlin and warns that world peace depends on choosing when and where to act. It compares the risks of war with Russia and Japan to prior conflicts and stresses cautious use of power, including the atomic option, to protect national interests without reckless engagement.

Berlin Europe Russia Germany United Nations United States Philippines Pacific Globe Mediterranean Near East America Soviet Union

Truman gains momentum after Philadelphia convention

Truman exits the Democratic National Convention with momentum and declares a July 26 special session to tackle inflation housing health education and civil rights. Analysts tally electoral shifts toward Democrats while Dewey and Warren face a strengthened center party as Wallace angles on foreign policy.

Harry S. Truman Philadelphia Dewe Mr. Truman Congress Democratic Party Npt Washington Truman Democratic National Committee Dewey Warren Trumah New York California Seacoasts Missouri Kentucky Great Central United States Great Valley Alleghenies Rockies Alabama Mississippi Republican Congress Henry A. Wallace Wallace

Foreign aid costs exceed local services, Hoffman says

Paul G. Hoffman, head of the European Recovery Program, declares that this year foreign aid costs surpass the combined outlay for school, police and fire protection, and similar local services in the United States.

Washington Paul G. Hoffman

Eczema causes and treatments outlined by Dr Edwin J Jordan

A medical note explains eczema as an inflammation from contact with irritants, common sources like poison ivy and ink, and outlines steps to identify and avoid the irritant while soothing the skin. It also covers when testing is needed and mentions soothing preparations for relief.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Bean predicts elections with figures and cautious forecast

Louis L Bean a Department of Agriculture economist writes How to Predict Elections Knopf. He offers charts and tables from past races and trends and lets readers deduce results. He foresees a possible Republican victory in 1948 with Democratic rise in the 1950s, then a shift again toward conservatism into the 1960s.

Washington Louis H. Bean Department of Agriculture Knopf Dewey Truman Louis Bean Dr. Bean Senate House GOP Bean Congress Arthur N. Holcombe Arthur M. Schlesinger, Sr Harvard Schlesinger U. S Mr. Bean

Perry County measures may seek 150000 bond for war memorial

Perry County voters may face a 150000 bond issue in November for a county coliseum war memorial. Ohio National Guard unit to Camp Atterbury Indiana for two weeks training August 16 to 30. Girl Scout camp opens at Lodge Berdine Camp Chute with Mrs Lillian Safko as director. Reappraisal of county properties underway since July 7 by Cole Layer Trimbble Dayton. Payrolls up slightly while factory employment in Ohio fell one percent from April to May per OSU Bureau of Business Research.

New Lexington Perry County Ohio National Guard Camp Atterbury Ind Lodge Bernadine Camp Chute Lillian Safko Cole-Layer-Trimbble Co Dayton National Guard Democratic Central Committee Annabelle Jones Congo Ned Watts Crooksville Tracey Howard Davis George James Corning Aerie Order of Eagles C. P. Robinson Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research

Ward Local Board selects six teachers in regular meeting

Logan Ward Local Board of Education announced six new appointments: Willis Downhour industrial arts Mildred Clark English and history Ray Woodgeard band Ethel Wright primary grades Misha S Doedicke vocal music and guidance and Rhea Larsen home economics. Existing contracts include Gerald O Devol superintendent Barbara Hankison Blanche Moore Edwin Barker and Sylvia Thorne. Board members are Stephen Barber Louis Lowes Raymond Martin Viola Courtney and Helen Hawk.

Blanche Moorehead Edwin Barker Sylvia Thorne Stephen Barber Louis Lowes Raymond Martin Viola Courtney Helen Hawk

Three Women From Hocking Attend Camp

At Tar Hollow over the weekend about 105 women from nine counties attended the annual Women’s Camp. From Hocking County were Mrs. Ruby Helber Mrs. Margaret Primmer and Mrs. Emily Van Fossan home demonstration agent and counsellor. Miss Helen Strow gave illustrated lectures and displayed dolls from other nations. Wire recordings of county representatives voices were made for broadcast on WOSU at noon. Mrs. Helber and Mrs. Primmer participated in this phase.

Property transfers in Marion and Logan townships

A sequence of land transactions listed including transfers from Lucille W Kitchen to Gertrude Schempp and others in Marion and Logan townships. Notable parcels include about 325 acres in Marion Township and 40 acres in Falls Township with multiple grantees such as Keynes Reynolds and Backus families.

Lucille W. Kitchen Gertrude Schempp Logan Clarence Robert W. Keynes Frank Mary Ulmer J. E. Stewart Marion Township Herbert Lucille Stimson Cyrus Carpenter Samuel F. Nihiser Hazel Keister Falls Township Virgie Charles Schrader Herbert Richards Carl E Annabelle Riddlebarger Joe Mary I. Matheny I. C Rita Weaver Nellie Orn Falls- Gore Hollis Mary White Lawrence Gladys Schorr Starr Township Barney Naomi Oldfield Bernice F. Backus Engee Carrie Funk George S. Helber Alice Ruble Dicken John P Alice C. Casto Blanche Moorhead A. K Julia Smith Fred B. Lewis

Local Hospital Admissions and Births Report

Recent admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital include Clarence Bradfort from Lancaster with an accident and Lillian Brown from Logan with a medical condition. A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis of Logan Route 1, twins. Dismissed are Ray Carter of Haydenville and Mrs. George Clark and son of Logan Route 3. Also listed are Mrs. Louis VanDemis of Logan and D. F. Anguish of Cleveland.

Clarence Bradfort Lancaster Lillian Brown Logan Pamela Sue Boyd Hemlock Clarence Davis Logan Route 1 Ray Carter Haydenville George Clark Louis VanDemis D. F. Anguish Cleveland

Speer New Georgia Pastor At Methodist Church

Rev and Mrs J W Speer relocate to Georgia where he will serve as pastor of a Methodist church. Guests include Mr and Mrs Thomas Ragan of Gallipolis and Mr and Mrs Clarence Adams of Evergreen. Mrs Carl Russell of Newark visits. Jimmy Thomas, former patient at Children’s Hospital Columbus, has returned home. Alice Yeaguer.

Cheshire J. W. Speer Georgia Thomas Ragan Gallipolis Lottie Roush Clarence Adams Evergreen Curt Swisher Carl Russell Newark Eugene Watson J. F. Sayre Floressee

Buckeye Lake Visit Logan With Barker And Harbaugh

Mrs. Julia Barker and Mrs. Ross Harbaugh visited Mrs. Harbaughs daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs Reelhorn at Buckeye Lake today.

Buckeye Lake Logan Julia Barker Ross Harbaugh

Pressure Gauge Test Slated at Laurelville

Home demonstration agent Mrs. Emily Van Fossan schedules pressure cooker gauge tests at Laurelville schoolhouse this Saturday from 9 30 to 11 30 a m for local housewives. County tests last Saturday by Harold C Rug gies found 15 gauges tested defective and urged checks countywide.

Logan Laurelville Emily van Fossan Harold C. Ruggies

Eye Nurse Consults With Health Office in Logan

Mrs. Glen Wagner a special eye nurse with the state division of social administration spent Tuesday in Logan in consultation with the Hocking County health department regarding several cases under consideration by the local department.

Logan Glen Wagner State Division of Social Administration Hocking County

Logan couple granted divorce on cruelty grounds

Thais Jeanette Rose obtained a divorce from William Clayton Rose in common pleas court findings of extreme cruelty. Custody of four minor children awarded to the plaintiff with support obligations imposed. Marriage dated June 30, 1938.

Radio Station Lineup And Schedule For July 22

A detailed inventory of area stations NBC WLW CBS WBNS WSAZ WCHS WPAR MBS WHKC ABC WCOL WMOA and more with time slots from 6:00 to 4:00 including news, sports, music, drama, and kiddies hours. Program blocks include The Lewis Show National Minstrels Jack Pearl Show Abbott Costello Go For the House L. Hampton Show Arthur Godfrey and many serials and variety segments.

NBC WLW Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Abc-Wcol WMOA Marietta Nbe Dhs Network Abc Basic the Lewis Ebs Abe Fullen Lewis, Jr Mbsa Abe A. Rollini Abe Jerry Wayne Cbas Lone Ranger Kaltenborn Cbs Sports Abe Mr. Chameleon Mavier Cugat Musico Jack Pearl Abe Dr. Christian Cbs Pan Whiteman Abe James Melton Abe L. Hampton Bill Henry Abeo the Whistler Gordon MacRae Abe Capitol News Abc-West fFloneymoon N. Y Abe Queen Martin Block Mike Cbs Treasury

Mother and daughter return home from hospital

Mrs. Wayne Whitcraft and her infant daughter Kathleen were discharged and returned home Tuesday from Lancaster City Hospital.

Logan Wayne Whitcraft Kathleen Lancaster City Hospital

Springfield officials ask for city salary increases

Springfield firemen and police yesterday asked the city for salary increases which City Manager Oscar L. Fleckner said would average $65 a month.

Springfield Oscar L. Fleckner

Supervisor Logan Visits Welfare Agencies in Logan

Miss Isabelle Walter, supervisor of field representatives for the state welfare department, visited Logan social welfare agencies on Tuesday to review operations and meet staff.

Visttor Logan Isabelle Walter State Welfare Department Logan

Sterling's alibi unravels in New Rochelle mystery

Marcus Sterling steals his wife's diamond necklace and $10,000 cash to cover a gambling debt. Police Lt Talent confronts Sterling after the wife Miriam is found murdered in their home. Sterling lies about his movements as Talent investigates the Edgecraft Club and the getaway plan.

Marcus Sterling Harry Rindie Sterling Edgecraft Country Club Marcus Miriam Potlee St. Tatent Mrs. Sterling Talent Stella Nelson Miss Wilson Mr. Sterling Christopher Talent Johnny Geer Bob Davis Mr. Talent Lieutenant Talent New York

Price Cutting is The People’s Power to Regulate Prices

Sam Simmons argues consumers can curb high prices by buying only necessities and shunning overpriced goods. He warns against mass boycotts and organized price assaults, fearing unemployment and social upheaval, but suggests a voluntary 20 percent cut in purchases could ease inflation.

Parkersburg Charleston

Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Over Neglect and Cruelty

Findings of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty lead to Alice C. Swackhamer winning a divorce from George Swackhamer. Custody of a minor child given to plaintiff. defendant ordered to pay support. Married November 16, 1946.

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