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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1948
Page
4
The notice lists carrier and mail subscription rates for Athens Ohio and surrounding areas. Rates include weekly carrier payments of 25 cents, annual mail rates of $9 in Ohio and West Virginia, and higher foreign and outside-state rates. The newspaper is entered as Second Class Matter at Athens Ohio Post Office.
The piece argues that two outcomes may emerge in the Palestine conflict. It suggests Britain seeks to avoid costs by provoking U.S. intervention and gains control over Arab oil through influence, while the United States faces pressure to intervene to stop killings. It notes Israel recognition and potential military steps, with London uneasy over Anglo American rift.
Monday's observance, directed by McCann-Frederick Post American Legion, opened at Maplewood Cemetery with post commander Ralph Gatchel leading the ritual. Members visited Maplewood Bishopville Glouster Hollister Calvary Russell Sands Taylor Ridge and concluded at Jacksonville Concord. The afternoon featured a junior baseball clash, Glouster defeating the visitors 4 to 3.
Jessica confronts her feelings as David Gregory reappears after three months and declares love. They share a tense ride with Betsy and later, by a lakeside, David urges a kiss while Jessica resists, choosing to reveal her marriage and past with Tom. The scene ends with an unresolved tension.
Dr Edwin P. Jordan explains that congenital deformities arise before and after birth, noting risks from maternal illness such as German measles in early pregnancy and advancing maternal age. He cites about one in 213 births with defects, and that families with one affected child have higher recurrence risk, while many deformities children grow to overcome challenges with supportive parenting.
The General Motors agreement ties wage growth to the cost of living for a two year trial. An 11 cent per hour rise raises many workers to match higher living costs, with future adjustments possible. If prices fall, the base could reset to 1.56, and overall costs to GM rise by about 175 million annually.
A congressional expose denounces a 27 million dollar appropriation for Voice of America broadcasts as wasteful propaganda. It argues shutting down the program would benefit Americans and Europeans, comparing it unfavorably with the Office of War Information and questioning the impact on foreign societies.
An examination of why Congress is unlikely to enact compulsory health insurance. Polls show public resistance to doctor political control and higher costs, while voluntary prepayment plans expand access. Evidence suggests health standards remain strong and political control harms service quality.
Washington weighs the impact of a Stern gang radio broadcast praising Soviet recognition of Israel while denouncing American recognition. The piece traces the Stern group's origins, size, and Middle Eastern recruitment, and contrasts it with Irgun and Haganah roles in pre state and wartime defense.
Dr Lewis G Alien aged 57 a nationally known radiologist died after several weeks of illness in Kansas City His death closes a notable medical career with wide professional regard and public notice across the region.
George Reynolds Jr of Murray City earned second in the Hocking County district test becoming the town's first to reach the honor. Betty Henderson and John Farley, eighth graders, were elected presidents of Athens Junior High School student body. Shirl Tabler, 14, of Tablertown won second in a central Ohio marble tournament in Columbus.
Bates 4-H Club was entertained at the home of Leonard and Richard Brown in Athens. Officers included Oryn G. Johnson as president Kermit J. Hanning as secretary treasurer Wilson Carr as recreation leader and Leonard D. Brown as news reporter.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs Andrew Ballard of Carbon Hill were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Worth Dicken at The Plains.
Dean LeFavor of Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia returns to Gloucester to spend the summer with his parents Mr and Mrs M M LeFavor.
Dr. Mary C. Cutler formerly of Pomeroy arrived from Korea and plans a visit to Pomeroy in early June, officials report.
Weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Dudley St Clair of Morgantown West Virginia spent from Saturday to Monday with Mrs St Clair's brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Albert Hall in Glouster They traveled to New Carlisle near Dayton to visit Lt and Mrs John Kelly Mr St Clair's brother in law Then they returned Sunday night and left Monday afternoon for Morgantown
The Noble Grands Club will gather Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Louise Zimmer for a regular session.
The passage argues that rulers and politicians exploit mass weaknesses to seize power. It notes that promised redistribution feeds avarice and envy, rewarding leaders who control taxation while leaving the governing class shielded when governments shift toward socialism or communism, bringing poverty to many.
Funeral services were held for Pfc Elmer Miller whose body was returned from overseas for reburial Saturday at 3 p m in Glouster Methodist Church. The Rev Eugene Brown conducted the services assisted by Mrs Ralph Darling and Mrs John Eby who sang. American Legion McCann Frederick Post pallbearers conducted military funeral rites at Glouster Cemetery Soldiers Lot.
The Legion Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in Legion Hall to choose delegates for the state convention in Columbus on July 8 and 9. A pot luck lunch will follow.
Many families hosted visitors over the weekend and Memorial Day. Columbus guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Kinney Martha Kinney Daisy Hamilton Russell Kennett and daughter Sharon. Athens visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hamilton and Donna Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McGee and Jerry, and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McCance visiting Broad Street. Additional guests came from Akron and Coshocton as well as Columbus. Memorial Day callers included the Yaws and Keizers among Athens and Ravenna connections. Ernest Parker and others traveled to Indianapolis for car races.
A hit-skip driver sideswiped a parked car near the Swartz service station on Main Street Saturday around 8 30 p m, damaging the left rear fender. The parked car’s owner, a former Millfield resident living in Ravena, was not in the vehicle. The offending car fled and witnesses could not identify the license plate.
A catalog of radio call signs and their frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC
A detailed daily grid lists NBC CBS ABC and MBS program blocks from morning through late night, including news, music, variety, drama, and kiddies’ hours. Notable names appear with repeats and cross-network airings.
John Stansberry of Glouster Route 1 was rushed by ambulance to Veterans Hospital in Huntington for heart trouble. A telegram Sunday said he was in critical condition, with family members visiting and reporting some improvement but an overall poor outlook.
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