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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co Weekly Paper Details 1896 Rates

Publisher info and pricing for The Messenger Published weekdays except Saturday with a Sunday edition. It lists publishers Gordon K. Bush Jenn V. Webb, Associated Press rights, and subscription rates for home delivery and mail including regional and foreign options.

W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Jenn V. Webb Associated Press News Focal

Hay Fever Details and Treatments

Dr Edwin P Jordan outlines ragweed hay fever impact with August onset and common symptoms such as runny nose swollen eyes and sneezing. He suggests desensitization shots air conditioning and oral medicines for relief and notes asthma risk from prolonged hay fever.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Truman Tour Criticized for Campaign Tactics

The piece condemns President Truman for touring the West to pressure the Democratic Party toward reelection. It accuses him of political grandstanding against Congress and Russia, warning the move damages U S credibility and UN efforts. It suggests Democrats should replace him if he cannot maintain dignity in office. It notes a separate Ohio traffic safety check from July 1 to July 31 1948 urging motorists to fix faulty vehicles under Governor Herbert.

West Truman Democratic Party America Congress Russia United Nations Police of Ohio Thomas J. Herbert

Taft-Hartley Act Critics Versus 1947 Union Growth

The article argues the Taft-Hartley Act did not harm unions. It cites 1947 NAIRU data showing union membership rose to 14.28 million, up from 3.65 million in 1935, with yearly gains. It contends the law helped balance labor and management for the public good.

United States National Bureau of Economic Research

Unsafe cars blamed for Ohio traffic accidents

Unsafe cars cause a large share of Ohio crashes due to faulty brakes windshields tires and headlights. Reckless driving and overconfidence also raise danger leading to many injuries and fatalities across state highways last year.

Ohio

Partition of Germany and Western State Plan Stirs Europe

The plan to create a Western German state with its capital in Frankfurt under Marshall Plan aims to industrialize the Ruhr for Europe’s recovery. French fear of revived German nationalism, Soviet France relations, and U.S. diplomacy collide as Paris resists and Washington weighs Lend-Lease revival and congressional hurdles amid calls to rethink foreign policy.

Germany Frankfort Ruhr Moscow de Gaulle Schuman Paris France Marne Forein Bidault London Russia State Department Congress Woodrow Wilson Senate Washington New York Czechoslovakia Europe

Supreme Court refuses murder case review

The Ohio Supreme Court refused to review the first degree murder conviction of Elmer Curnutt of Cincinnati and set July 16 for his death in the electric chair. Curnutt was convicted of slaying Thomas Wilson during a holdup on December 3, 1947.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Elmer Curnutt Cincinnati Curnutt Thomas Wilson Attems

Public figures and private excess in the tabloids

Sam Simmons argues that sensational reports on divorces and drinking by politicians ministers and celebrities fuel hypocrisy and may encourage imitation among the public. He warns against parading such faults without condemnation, citing risks to families and societal values.

Joe Doaks Joe

Church Circle Meets in Trinity Church

Wesleyan Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday night in Trinity Church. No further meeting until early Autumn. Mrs. Albert Sauer presided and discussed a picnic. Reports on new church dining room tables were given. Devotions by Mrs. Eunice Beller centered on Friendliness. Several readings and songs followed.

Point Pleasant Woman's Society of Christian Service Trinity Church Albert Sauer J. B. Couch Eunice Beller Lee Johnson Flora Myers Reba Martin Sawyers Estelle Epple Shifler Austin Johnson Marcus Poffenbarger Ben Franklin Stanley Waldie Bessie Johnson Vena Finley Poffenbarger Spencer Cough Shamblin

James Dyer Named Assistant Engineer in New Haven

James W. McCoy, longtime assistant manager of Southern States Cooperative in POINT PLEASANT, será appointed manager of the Charleston store. The McCoys live on Ninth Street, with Mrs. McCoy and two daughters visiting relatives in West Columbia until James finds housing in Charleston. Sandy Pyles succeeds McCoy in Point Pleasant store.

Point Pleasant James W. McCoy Southern States Cooperative Charleston McCoys Ninth St

Pt Pleasant Job Bureau Notes Climb in Placements

May figures show a 21 percent drop in benefits requests from April, totaling 68 824, with veteran reception contacts driving the decline. Despite lighter demand, job placements rose eight percent to 4093, led by manufacturing and construction, with 1386 and 662 placements respectively.

Point Pleasant Department of Unemployment Compensation

Phone Chief Notes Boost In Service

Donald F. Roush, manager of Home Telephone Co. of New Haven, reports 256 sets in service now versus 58 in 1935. Five main lines from Philip Sporn Power Station expand service there. twelve rural miles recently rebuilt into White Church and Broad Run Communities. Roush owns most shares, with Mrs. Roush and Mrs. Walden F. Roush holding minor stakes. Office and exchange are on the Mason County Bank’s second floor.

Point Pleasant Donald F. Roush Home Telephone C.o New Haven Philip Sporn Roush White Church Broad Run

Firm Buys Coal Tract in Graham District

Franklin Real Estate Co, a subsidiary of Appalachian Electric Power Co, bought the Newcomer tract of coal in Graham District. The 2400 acre tract near New Haven was once held by Uniontown interests from more than 100 farmers. The power company already owns about 30,000 acres of coal in the same district.

Point Pleasant Franklin Real Estate Co Appalachian Electric Power Co Graham District New Haven Uniontown Broad Run Power Company

Clerk Nancy Rairden Joins Citizens National Bank

Miss Nancy Rairden of Leon has been employed as a clerk by Citizens National Bank. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Rairden and studied at Marshall College the past year.

Point Pleasant Nancy Rairden Leon Citizens National Bank George A. Rairden Marshall College

Burglaries Investigated in St Albans area

State Trooper R C Dilley cooperated with officers at St Albans over recent days as an outbreak of burglaries in the town is investigated.

Point Pleasant R. C. Dilley St. Albans

Derry Soap Box Derby Franchise Sought For Four Counties

Point Pleasant celebration committee proposes a Point Pleasant derby franchise covering Cabell Mason Jackson and Putnam Counties Winners would advance to Akron national derby. Local entrants currently compete in Charleston derby. Junior Woman's Club to sponsor queen's hall for Mason County Public Library fundraiser.

Point Pleasant Carl FE. Smith Point Pleasant Hardware Co Cabell Mason Jackson Putnam Akron Charleston Smith Queen's Hall Dale Roush Mason County Public Library

Receipts Heavy at Point Pleasant Livestock Market

Local livestock market at Point Pleasant showed heavier receipts than usual for the season. Prices were mostly steady with cann ers and cutters, medium beef cows, bulls, hogs varied. top calves brought $28.20 to $29, hogs $24.50 to $24.75, sows $15.50 to $17.70, priced per lot, head, or weight.

Point Pleasant

Radio Program Grid for NBC ABC CBS and More

A detailed listing of radio stations in Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Charleston Parkersburg Marietta and programs from 6:00 p.m. to midnight including newscasts, kiddies hours, music, dramas, and variety shows across NBC ABC CBS MBS and other networks with station times and show names.

NBC WLW Abc-Wcol WSAZ Cbs-Wens WCHS WPAR Mbs WSHKC WMOA Cinccinnati Columbus Huntington Charleston Parkersburg Marietta Newe Abe Newecast Cbe Abe-East Kiddies Abe-West Tmbe Nbe Lowell Thomas Abc-Basic Beulah Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Abe Cba Henry Morgan Abc-West News Harkness Ce Sports Henry Aldrich Minnutes Billy Rose Music Hall al Jolson Abe Dick Haymes Cbs Abe Gabriel Heatter Jack Carson Eve—abe Abe-East Andy Russell Bob Hawk Guiz Rve Magazine Child's World Abe-West Family Theater Ce O Bée Abe Ance Musié Bari Godwin News Variety Abec

Radio Schedule Fragment from 1940s Daytime Lineup

A fragmented list of radio programs with times and networks including CBS NBC and ABE MBS and various show titles such as Breakfast Club Music For You and Welcome Travelers, indicating a schedule overview with multiple sponsors and hosts.

Foneymoon N. Y Nbe Abe Barnyuard Follies Ozark Valley Folks Fred Waring Cbs Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander

Mystery Ring Linked to Lost Woman in Town Fire

Jessica reads a hospital charge about an unidentified burned girl whose ring matches a family heirloom sold by her mother. Doris hints at connections to Lucy’s absence as Tom rests, while news links the ring to Hugh Linton and a larger mystery. The tale promises further developments.

Jessica Doris Etsy Bill Tom Blake Lucy Genevieve Betsy David Gregory David Ling Main Street Hugh Linton

Ironton Area Plans Major Chemical Plant Boom

Ironton area along the Ohio River is slated for a major chemical industry expansion. Emerson Wood says about 20 miles of new plants will draw on coal from surrounding states and local minerals. A $7,000,000 Barrett Division plant for coal tar products and a methanol plant are under construction, both owned by Allied Chemical and Dye Corp. Dow Chemical has optioned land for a new facility four miles west of Ironton.

Ironton Lawrence County Emerson Wood Ironton Board of Trade Ohio Development and Publicity Commission Ohio Ohio River Wood West Virginia Kentucky Pennsylvania Barrett Division Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation Dow Chemical Co Michigan

Point Clinic Notes Admissions and births at Point Clinic

Point Clinic in Pleasants week end admissions included Mrs Earl Lee of Letart and eight year old George Miller for surgery. Discharges were Mrs Carl Duncan Henderson and Mrs Fulton Spears Pliny medical and Mrs Boyd Schwartz Lincoln Ave surgery. Births announced: a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Spires of Gallipolis Ohio and a daughter Connie Sue to Mr and Mrs Andy Thornton of Leon.

Point Pleasant Point Clinic Earl Lee Letart George Howard Miller Carl Duncan Henderson Fulton Spears Pliny Boyd Schwartz Lincoln Ave John Spires Frances Jackson Gallipolis Ohio Connie Sue Andy Thornton Leon

Choir Formed for Boys in Point Pleasant

Mrs. F. H. Capehart Jr. organizes a boys choir for ages eight to eighteen with meetings at Heights EUB Church. Capehart directs the group and Mrs. Rose Roush serves as pianist.

Point Pleasant F. H. Capehart, Jr Heights Eub Church Capehart Rose Roush

Local Club Names Officers and Announces Hospital Update

Carpenter Pickett Jr named vice president with Mrs. Freda Smith as secretary and committee members Mrs. Dana Hoffman Mrs. Anna Turner and Clair Dudgeon on the program committee. I M Swett, recently after major surgery at University Hospital Columbus, is improved and expected to transfer to a Lancaster Hospital.

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