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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1948

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Company detailed masthead and pricing

Freder Published every weekday afternoon and Sunday morning edition by The Messenger Publishing Co Gordon K. Bush Publisher Jono W Webb Managing Editor Charles W Reamer City Editor Member of Associated Press Delivered by carrier Daily and Sunday 25 cents a week Sunday only 5 cents payable to carries lc per week additional when paid in advance to The Messenger Delivered by mail Ohio and WVa Daily and Sunday one month 1.00 three months 3.00 six months 5.00 one year 9.00 Outside Ohio and WVa Daily and Sunday one month 1.25 three months 3.25 six months 6.50 one year 13.00 Other subscription and advertising rates on application Entered at Athens Ohio Postoffice as Second Class matter under Act of 1918.

the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Jono W. Webb Charles W. Reamer The Messenger K. Ohio W.va Ohio Athens Postoffice

Berlin stays the key in Western Germany and a new probe

The column reports Ambassador Murphy and General Clay arguing the U S must remain in Berlin to preserve Western Germany from Soviet seizure. It notes fears Moscow would liquidate private enterprise and undermine confidence if the U S leaves. It also discusses balloon diplomacy and a proposed supra committee by Senator Ferguson to broaden probes on the Truman Administration.

Washington Lucuis Clay House Foreign Affairs Committee Berlin Germany Clay Robert Murphy State Department Murphy Europe United States Russia U.S.A Iron Curtain Kremlin France Pacific Oregon Moscow Dick Tracy Dick Tracy” Ferguson Michigan Truman Capital Hill Congress Indian Affairs Committee Judiciary Committee Justice Department Agricultural Committee Department of Agriculture Fergurson Ferguson Howard Hughes Thomas Oklahoma Brewster Maine

Abject Surrender Slur Marks Wallace Berlin Speech

The Philadelphia Enquirer condemns Henry Wallace for a Shibe Park address it calls a demagogic, appeasing program that would yield to Soviet Russia. It accuses Wallace of anti American aims, calls his stance un-American like the Ku Klux Klan, and warns of a weak defense and capitulation.

Shibe Park America Henry Wallace Russia Kremlin Berlin Wallace United States Soviet Russia Ku Klux Klan Earth Communist Party Wall Street Jefferson Jackson Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Moscow Europe Philadelphia Enquirer

Rebekah Lodge Hosts Plastic Demonstration and Prizes

Mrs Elizabeth Fox led a plastic demonstration for the Rebekah Lodge on July 27. Margaret Hopkins won first prize with Maxine Norris and Althea Heidelbaugh taking second. Thirty members attended and refreshments were served.

Shawnee Elizabeth Fox Rebekah Lodge Margaret Hopkins Maxine Norris Althea Heidelbaugh Edward Hopkins Dickie Logan Taley Glouster Lowell Cady Tulip Richard Russell Columbus Frank Rostash Wayne New Lexington

Local residents move and sell homes in town

Mrs. W. W. Pals ley sold her farm and moved into a new home bought from Delbert Vance. Mrs. Anice Cameron visited Gallipolis friends as Ella Cherington and Nettie Painter kept house. Jack Might moved to a new home. Jaseph Coen and Marion Wood spent a weekend with families. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ratcliff sold their home and occupy rooms behind the post office.

Ewington W. W. Palsley Delbert Vance Anice Cameron Gallipolis Ella Cherington Charles Ratcliff Gordon Hammond

Truman GOP price clash shows platform in spotlight

Peter Edson compares Truman’s message to Congress with the Republican platform item by item. He notes potential GOP friction in a special session and argues for broad price controls over selective measures, warning of loopholes and weak enforcement.

Peter Edson Washington Truman Congress GOP Treasury Senate House United Nations

Congress Should Not Bow To White House Demands

Sam Simmons argues Congress should resist President Truman on proposed measures. warns of dangers from dictatorial powers and entrenched political pressure. He contends a traditional three‑branch balance is safer, especially during a heated campaign, and urges waiting until the regular session in January.

Congress

Lupus Erythematosus Overview and Treatments

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains lupus erythematosus a rare, multisystem disease. It mainly affects women and sometimes children, with uncertain cause and limited cures. Symptoms include fever fatigue joint pains skin signs may be absent light sensitivity and collagen tissue involvement. Treatments noted include aspirin and sulfa drugs. Research progress offers cautious optimism. The answer defines a sty as a bacterial eyelid inflammation and notes eye strain as a possible cause requiring exam and glasses.

Edwin P. Jordan

Local Folks Visit and Reunion Notes

Frank Bryan and family hosted by Mr and Mrs Jesse Bryan of Nelsonville. Ross Smith and family from Columbus visited Howard Craft. Gertie Short and Laurence Short attended the Short reunion in Columbus on July 24. Several families from Northville Michigan Fort Wayne Indiana New Straitsville and Gloucester visited the Wolfe and Boling households. Mary Lu Hanson from Columbus visited her aunt Ina Bauer.

Murray City Frank Bryan Jesse Bryan Nelsonville Ross Smith Columbus Howard Craft Gertie Short Laurence Short Harry Pittenbar Northville Mich Stewart Jacobs Helen Wolfe Fort Wayne Ind Dan Wolfe Glenna Bird Rita and Ronnie New Straitsville Irene Morris Dick Morris Gragry Glouster Bertie Boling Mary Lu Hanson Ina Bauer

Women's Society Meeting Notes and Local Visits

The Corning Women's Society of Christian Service plans a Tuesday evening August 3 meeting with lunch featured. Mrs. Jessie Richardson has returned from a ten day vacation visiting her son and daughter in Newcomerstown Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. James Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Bell Jr. spent a weekend in Coshocton where a relative died. The Women's Society of World Service will also meet Tuesday evening August 3 with president Mrs. Martha Young announcing updates.

Corning—Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church Jessie Richardson Vaughn Richardson Newcomerstown Ohio James Bell Bell, Jr Coshocton Women’s Society of World Service Martha Young

Tuned Pulpits and the Sacrificial Pulpit Spirit

A religious column argues ministers face pressure to tailor sermons to donors and community powers. True faith requires a sacrificial pulpit aligned with St Francis and Jesus, not benevolent appeasement. The piece warns against tuning messages to please big givers and worldly values.

Elizabeth England Rodeheaver Bretren St. Francis of Assisi Jesus of Nazareth

Broadwell Homecoming and Visits Highlight Local Notes

Broadwell homecoming scheduled for August 8. Residents report visits from relatives in Warren Ohio New Straitsville Guysville Columbus Chauncey Athens Parkersburg and nearby areas. The note mentions Mrs Laura James recovering from a fall and local residents sharing time with family friends.

Broadwell Laura James Edgar Roberts Warren Ohio Oscar James Ray Nice New Straitsvile Ida Nice Guysville Harold Driggs Columbus Lester White Thomas Buckley

Weirhaven Witness Helps Probe Sterling Case

Janet Weirhaven's testimony shapes questions in the Miriam Sterling homicide as Trapgood and Ripley follow leads from a lunch encounter to the Broadway back road and a diner stakeout. Bank notes and estate plans surface as clues in the unfolding investigation.

Trapgood Chris Talent Janet Weirhaven Miriam Delti’s Madison Avenue Mrs. Sterling Janet Marcus Sterling Marcus Fifty-Seventh Street Ripley Cliffton Trapgoods Gable Broadway Gus

Ladies' Club Plans Basket Picnic at Fairgrounds

Poston visitors from Nelsonville were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Nor val South. The Ladies' Club met at Ethel McDaniel's home on July 23 and planned a basket picnic for members at the Fair grounds on July 30 at 3 p.m. Refreshments were served. Members present included Ollie Hillyer, Helen Hart, Mabel Hunter, Virginia Mitchell, Evelyn Smathers, Avitie Fulks, Clarice Shields, Mary Bradley, Ethel Mae South, Ethel McDaniel, Effie Conkey, and Susan South. Guests Lydia Robinson Cynthia Alasky of Athens and Elizabeth McCoy of The Plains visited. Gail McCoy, grandson of Arthur and Mrs. McCoy of The Plains, visited his grandmother.

Radio Programs Schedule Across Area Stations

A detailed listing of NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WFBNS Columbus MBS WHKC Parkersburg ABC WCOL Marietta and others with 6:00 to 12:00 airtime. It includes news reports newscasts sports commentary and multiple entertainment programs such as Supper Club The Lewis Show Jerry Wayne Show and Battle of broadcasts across ABC CBS and MBS networks.

NBC WLW Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS ABC WCOL WMOA Marietta Abe Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Cbs-East Abe Lowell Thomas Cbe Abe Basic the Lewis Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jerry Wayne Abe Henry J Albert F.B.I Abee Billy Rose University Theater Break the Bank Abe Gabriel Heatter Mbe Paige Cbs the Sheriff Abe Bill Henry Slanste Maxie Abe Phil Baker Bill Stern Abe Dick Jurgens Tex Beneke Mabe Congress—mabe Hollywood Abe Alan Lomax Ed Tomlinson Vincent Lopez Tne Country Journal the Hitching Post Piano Playhouse San Francisco U.S.A Cbs the Symppony Hour Chicago Charlie Slocum Abeo Treasury Cbs Sports Dizzy Dean Treasury Doc I. Q., Jr St. Louis Cbs Melodies

Morning Radio Schedule Listings From The Story Shop

A dense timetable shows a full day of radio programs across CBS NBC and ABC stations. Programs include drama talk and variety shows with Archie Andrews Vincent Lopez Music and The Grand Ole Opry among others.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Freder Associated Press Edsons Washington Column Sam Simmons Corning Don D. Tullis Chauncey Sarah Cunningham Will Young Ralph Young Fred White H. Martin Cook Vandyke Everett Starling Rufie ‘White Herman Wilfred Stanley Nickoson Joe Young Hazel Burke By Galbraith Charles H Y Drexel Drake Talent T. Bryan Steadman Sterling Detective Ripley Mr. Sterling Mr. Trapgood Poston Nbbe Nbe Frank Merriwell Cbs Ozark Valley Folks Archie Andrews Mary Lee Taylor the Meeks Ed McConnell Cbs the Art of Living Profits of Prayer Red Barber Harry Wismer Abc Dance Music Jack Beall Opera Cbs Challenge of Yukon Hawaii Abe Vic Damone H. Carmichael Dbs Geo Olsen Music Ross Dolan Malone Sinatra Abe M. Amsterdam Radio City Playhouse Cbs Musical Chicago Theater Grand Ole Opry Abe Hayloft Abe Korn A Krackin Abe West
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