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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1948
Page
4
The Messenger Publishing Co lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery by carrier and mail, including regional rates for Ohio and West Virginia and out of state options. An editorial note questions state hiring of former convicts and urges caution to avoid jobs linked to their crimes.
The piece argues Henry Wallace's Progressive Party platform favors avoiding war with the USSR and draws support from antiwar voters while labeling opponents as appeasers. It cautions that Wallace faces limited gains in November yet notes a broader strain of demagogic discontent in U.S. politics.
Gov. Thomas J. Herbert’s stance on hiring ex convicts for state jobs draws criticism. The author cites Daniels and West who sought a guard at Mansfield Reformatory, later killing the Niebel family after failing to find their target. The piece condemns placing reformed criminals in sensitive state roles and warns of dangerous outcomes.
Edson calls the Henry Wallace Progressive Party gathering a chaotic display with revivalist tone and costly ticket drives. He criticizes the platform as empty, favors Soviet alignments, and warns that poor voters are being misled by far left elements.
Mrs. Bowen wife of Charles J Bowen pastor of New Straitsville Baptist Church is recovering from a serious illness at her daughter's home in Columbus after a period as a patient at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan.
Dora Ellinger receives a divorce from Roy Ellinger in common pleas court on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The couple married on September 8 1946.
Miss Nelle Nutt city health nurse takes her annual vacation at her family home in near Hamden.
President Truman rejects being dramatic after James Patton of the National Farmers Union urges a bold Berlin move. He says talks with Stalin are possible and war is not desired, insisting mechanisms exist to resolve the Berlin issue without conflict. The piece also recalls two years since Congress scrubbed price controls and lists inflation-era price changes and lawmakers’ views on the OPA.
Logan business in Hocking County shows higher sales of tax coupons with weekly totals reaching 6,401.71 and year to date at 108,946.83. County treasurer Ralph W Moor reports the week’s figure more than double last year’s 2,603.31 and the year to date up by 22,792.16 over 1947’s 86,154.67.
A diesel powered steam shovel operated downtown Logan on Tuesday under the supervision of local "down town bosses." The crew removed a large dirt load from near Jurgie’s Sunoco Station to install a 24 foot 4000 gallon gasoline storage tank for the filling station’s expanded supply.
Evelyn Hill and Arthur Hill divorce case dismissed from common pleas court at plaintiff's cost by Judge Har ley Meyer. records indicate dismissal.
Mrs. Marion Abell and daughter Mary Lou left 370 East Main Street on Monday for a ten day visit with relatives in Indiana Pennsylvania.
Logan City Council in regular session hears a petition from 34 local business owners led by Phil Henderson seeking to lower the 25 dollar jukebox license and repeal pinball prohibitions. An ordinance bans coin operated games and a private parking measure and street annexation were placed on first reading. a safety director gasoline purchase plan and sewage system action were discussed.
Playboy Marcus Sterling steals his wife's diamond necklace to cover a gambling debt to racketeer Harry Bladte and stages a burglary. After Miriam Sterling is found murdered, Lt. Talent probes alibis, cash flows, and the widow's affairs, hinting at a larger inheritance and hidden motives as reporters close in.
The writer attacks Truman and Wallace for stoking civil rights rhetoric to pit minorities against whites, accuses both of opposing private enterprise, and criticizes Truman for anti business policies while noting Henry Wallace’s wealth from corn development and call for property confiscation.
The Public Forum urges formation of an Athens County historical society with the Ohio Historical Society leaders offering support. Editor H W Link asks interested residents to contact by penny post card to arrange a preliminary meeting for a township representative group and a permanent organization.
Falls Board of Education receives state orders from the director of industrial relations to repair West Logan and Enterprise schools before the new school year, with further plans to defer some items until after the November election when voters will weigh a $100,000 bond for a new West Logan elementary four rooms and two more at Enterprise. The list covers fire extinguishers, ventilating stoves, chimneys, exits, doors, gutters, toilets, and classroom upgrades, with a June inspection by H. J. Bayer. Board members are Woodrow Reynolds, J. R. Dunn, Stanley Huston, Kermit Ringhiser, and Noel North.
The Logan High School Band directed by James Horwell will perform Thursday at 7:45 p.m. in the high school stadium, sponsored by the Logan Band Boosters Club. An afterconcert ice cream social will aid instrument repair and the uniform fund. Admission is 35 and 15 cents, free for white Band Booster ticket holders.
Tr and Mrs Harry Neff Logan Route 2 welcome a daughter. Mrs Wallace Gillogly and daughter Logan dismissed. Mrs Donald Bradford and daughter Jackson discharged. Raymond Wade Logan listed among hospital notes.
Floyd E. Mount of Union Furnace was fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless operation of a motor vehicle in Logan. He was arrested by city police and arraigned before Mayor Roger W. Friend Sunday evening.
Mrs. George Barber and daughter Mildred visited Mr. and Mrs. Bony Weede of New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Porter Sweazy spent a weekend in Columbus visiting their children. Dinner guests of Lizzie Doolittle included Mr. and Mrs. Har Chesser of Newark and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Nutter of Lancaster.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks CBS ABC NBC and MBS for Wednesday July 28 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM and beyond. The schedule notes talk Variety music drama news sports and kiddies hours with titles such as The Lewis Show Lowell Thomas Hour Jack Pearl Show Abbott & Costello and Lum and Abner among others.
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