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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1949
Page
4
The saga on Speare Island continues with Bea Cosgrove plotting a dramatic move against Henry Gough Harding. Bea and Fred Sillwell plan to blow the alibis sky high by loading rock into a funicular car to reveal faults and trap Harding.
A historical record chronicles Colonel Nelson H Van Vorhes a leading Athens figure. It traces his rise from editor of the Athens Messenger to Ohio legislator and congressman while noting family members in the 92nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and 75th Regiment service. It recalls his health struggles resignations and business ties and ends with a note about his daughter Nellie and a secret cache found near the Agricultural Building.
A letter argues against shorter work weeks with the same pay, warning it raises costs and prices. It asserts prosperity comes from production and lower costs, not reduced hours, and criticizes subsidies and dole-like solutions. The piece cites Ford’s strike context and calls for resuming the honest day’s work for honest pay to sustain economic boom.
The piece argues that reconditioning Athens County courthouse and city hall will gain general support. It notes public buildings and private homes deteriorated since the war due to funds and indifference. Regular upkeep and painting, costly under current prices, determine appearance and value.
The essay argues that private carriers raise costs driving up federal deficits. Parcel post expansion requires more trucks and workers, making express-like post offices and forcing taxpayers to subsidize government generosity. It warns competition with private freight could destabilize railroads.
Hal Boyle reflects on postwar Normandy noting the locals’ rugged independence and steady ways. He compares William the Conqueror’s mark to Ike’s brief presence, describing Normans as free folk focused on daily labor and simple pleasures like Calvados and cider, wary of outsiders.
The Plains resident Chauncey Mrs Ephriam Huston observed her ninetieth birthday anniversary Monday. Mrs Huston is believed to be the oldest resident of The
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Leonard Six entertained Sunday at their Salem home with guests from McArthur Lancaster The Plains Beaumont New Marshfield and Athens including Alfred Morgan John Jones Mae Hunter and others in attendance
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains adhesions are fibrous scar tissue from infection or injury. They can bind intestines, restrict flow, and may require surgery though recurrence is possible. Diagnosis is often difficult and surgery does not guarantee no future adhesions. He also notes abscessed teeth unlikely to affect the brain or arterial hardening.
A list of ten quiz questions covers topics from stores to Bible chapters, historic figures, films, and wind speeds. Answers appear garbled at the end, suggesting key letters or formatting got jumbled in OCR.
The court upheld a New York judge's death sentence for Samuel Williams who, after a jury recommended life, was linked to 30 prior burglaries by post trial information. Justice Murphy dissented, arguing due process requires a fair hearing with all evidence. The majority favored individualized sentencing within fixed limits.
Mrs Nora Tate announces the birth of Earnest Lee on May 21 to Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Rutland, Eloise Tate listed as grandmother. Cheshire High School principal Charles C Bradbury named among local figures. A group including Ina Rupe K Jean Lemley Donald Burch Galen Mulford Lee McCarty Carol Coughnous Delcie Warren Gertrude Lane James Perry Patricia Thompson Charlotte Scott and George Shamblin traveled to Mammoth Cave Ky Coney Island and Cincinnati with Mrs Dale Mulford and Emmett Thompson.
A verse piece by Bessie M. Gorlene urges returning to old values and friendship in a fateful hour of power. It references figures like Ben Franklin Gouverneur Morris and Jefferson and emphasizes wealth as support for a Ship of State aligned with spiritual ideals.
Mr and Mrs P B Osenbaugh in Logan hosted multiple relatives including Ray Tharp Columbus Charles Hodgson Chicago and Walker New Lexington. Guests also traveled through Cleveland Wheeling Pennsylvania Zanesville Pomeroy Nelsonville and nearby towns to visit family members and share the holiday.
Radio programs area stations NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC
A dense listing of radio and TV programming for June 8, detailing times and shows across NBC CBS ABC MBS and local networks. Entries include news, dramas, music, comedy, variety, and kiddies programs with host names and program titles.
A dense radio grid for Thursday June 9 lists morning to late afternoon programs featuring The Honeymoon in N Y abe Breakfast Club 9 15 Barnyard Follies abe 9 30 The Clevelandaires Bob Poole Show Fred Waring Show My Story Drama Godfrey Hour of Serials Romance Drama Against the Storm Serials Welcome Travelers Kate Smith Half Hour Music Variety Lunch With Lopez Happy Gang Double or Nothing Breakfast in Hollywood Queen for a Day Serias for 3% hrs Groom Say t With Music Audience Shows Bob Lewis Show House Party Bill Slater Lunch News Beat Clock Kay Kyser Show Treasury Band Kiddies Time west repeats 1 hr later.
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