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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1948

Page

4

Subscription Rates and Delivery Details for The Messenger

Subscription rates list weekly carrier pay 3c and advance options at The Messenger office with yearly and half year terms. Mail rates apply within Ohio West Virginia and outside regions with varied yearly six month and three month prices. Entry notes Athens Ohio post office second class matter under 1918 act.

Messenger Ohio West Virginia Delvery Athens Postoffice

The Story Navy Couldn't Tell

The Buffalo Evening News editorial argues naval aviation proved carrier based planes powered victory in the Pacific, outpacing land based air in destroyed enemy planes and ground targets. It condemns interservice jealousy bias and urges Congress to recognize balanced armed forces and naval air power.

Buffalo Evening News Congress Navy Army Air Force Administration High Command Marine Corps Army Air Forces U. S

Brain Waves Reveal New Epilepsy Insights

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains epilepsy as a brain disease with two main forms petit mal and grand mal. Auras warn of attacks and symptoms include convulsions and loss of consciousness followed by recovery with no memory. New brain wave testing helps distinguish epileptics from normals.

Edwin P. Jordan

British policy in Palestine sparks postwar power clash

The piece argues that Britain and Bevin pressed pro Arab policy to appease oil interests, risking the postwar order and alienating the United States. It criticizes British retreat and loss of trust while highlighting Franks and the Marshall Plan pressure as signs of dwindling influence.

Barl of Representatives Unites Nations London Palestine Ernest Bevin England Middle East Iraq Iran British Colonial Office Glubb Pasha Britain British Foreign Office Bevin Arab League Holy Land Franks Tional Traordinary Washington Truman Senator Vandenberg United States Foreign Office Soviet Union

Tabor Committee Skullduggery in Postwar Spending Debacle

National Affairs critique accuses Congressman Taber and the House Appropriations Committee of rewriting laws and expanding power to cut funds, delay projects, raise costs, and thwart programs from the Marshall Plan to the Tennessee Valley Authority. It argues Senate reversals may remove some provisions but cites widespread overreach.

Washington John Taber House Appropriations Committee Congress Appropriations Appropriations Committees Tabor Committee War Assets Administration WAA Taber Committee Air Force Federal Bureau of Supplies Reconstruction Finance Corporation Uncle Sam U. S International Refugee Organization Europe Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation U. S. Treasury Southwestern Power Administration Arkansas Oklahoma Texas Tennessee Valley Authority House Appropriations Committees Senate

Couple Hurt In Accident At Silver Bridge

Mr and Mrs Walter E Harding of Piqua remained in Homer Hospital after a 3 am crash at the Silver Bridge. A passenger Ray Shamblin of Cheshire suffered head lacerations while Harding injuries included bruises. A Virginia truck driver Paul Benford Shelton faced arraignment on failing to yield.

Gallipolis Walter E. Harding Piqua Homer Hospital Silver Bridge Harding Ray Shamblin Cheshire Strygick Paul Benford Shelton Martinsville William H. Jones Hardings Elza Bauer Oak Hill J. M. Shaffer Pomeroy

Nobody Loves Forever suspense unfolds around ring theft and a missing Lucy

Jessica confronts a deadly suspicion after Doris accuses Lucy of theft and complicity. Rumors swirl about Hugh Linton and a hotel firefight while Tom and Genevieve in Akron face Lucy’s sudden absence and a possible hospital case.

Doris Jessica Hugh Linton Lucy Udesit Bill Linton Genevieve Tom David Betsy Jess Mom Detroit Akron Pepe

The Tariff Debate Echoes Through Time

Sam Simmons critiques Time for mocking Joe Grundy a tariff defender. The piece argues tariffs shift with normal conditions, citing Cleveland 1893-97 and Wilson 1913 era. It notes past low tariffs led to industry strain, while wartime orders and missteps dampened the downturn.

Joe Grundy Cleveland Wilson Willam Jennings Bryan McKinley France Belgium Russia Europe

Council Work Is Explained by Taber on Civic Council

Dann O. Taber issued a statement to press services about reactivating the Ohio Valley Civic Council he formed about ten years ago. The council coordinates publicity activities for regional economic development from Portsmouth to Marietta along the Ohio River and extending to Parkersburg Huntington and Charleston.

Gallipolis Dann O. Taber Ohio Valley Civic Council Ohio River Portsmouth Marietta Parkersburg Huntington Charleston

Callia District Library Plans Rio Grande Branch

Gal- Ha County district library opens Rio Grande branch in grade school building with a July 21 program and 7:30 p m loaning begins. The station will operate 7–9 p m Mondays and 2–4 p m Thursdays with a 200 volume loan collection updated about every three months. Mrs W A Lewis chairs the project and Miss Anna Wiseman supervises.

Gallipolis Gal- Ha Rio Grande Vinton Rio Grande Station Rio Grande Library

Hospital musings on care and nursing in Holzer

A Gallia County reader reflects on hospital life at Holzer, praising doctors and especially nurses for their skills and compassion. The piece contrasts the order and humanity of hospital operations with everyday home maintenance, noting the 24 hour nature of care and Wanda the nurse.

Holzer Hospital Angels of Mercy Wanda

First Concert Presented By Gallipolis Band

Gallipolis officials staged the first municipal band concert directed by H. O. Pepper with about 50 musicians performing outdoors. Edwin E. Higgins praised the program as cars filled the riverbank setting with lights and a nearby moon. The event ran about 50 minutes and will continue weekly through the summer with future speech gear and specialty numbers planned.

Gallipolis H. O. Pepper Edwin E. Higgins West Virginia Ohio River Ohio State Court Sts Pepper Washington School

George Rites Set Saturday

Funeral services for Grant Ulysses George 80 of Bidwell will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at J. L. Coleman funeral home. He was born in 1868 in Morgan Township to Benjamin and Margaret George and married Catherine Lyman in 1890. Survived by son Dale Asheville North Carolina and daughter Flora H. Kruse Cincinnati. Officiating ministers are Rev L A Donnally and Rev J M Caldwell. Interment in Gravel Hill cemetery.

Gallipolis Grant Ulysses George Bidwell J. L. Coleman Mr. George Morgan Township Benjamin Margaret Vance George Catherine Lyman George Dale Asheville N. C Flora H. Kruse Cincinnati L. A. Donnally J. M. Caldwell Gravel Hill Cemetery

Bible School Attracts 150 At Gallipolis

Gallipolis The First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School enters its second week with about 150 children ages four to 14. The program uses military style company and battalion organization with flag salutes, Bible memorization, handwork and recreation led by Rev. J Edward Hakes.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church J. Edward Hakes

River Traffic at Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha Falls

River traffic reports from Huntington district show boats passing Gallipolis locks with several up and down movements including Sterling, Tal bot, LCS 65, Hurley, Rankin, Pennsylvania, Bruce, Hat field, Solvay, Penn, Verity, Arden, Sohio State, Jefferson, Leila and Kanawha River vessels Semet and Boggs. Gauges read 18.2 and 14.1 feet with 14 feet at the rollers. Kanawha Falls at 2.74 feet and rising.

Gallipolis Huntington Sterling Talbot LCS Hurley Rankin Pennsylvania Bruce Hatfield Solvay Penn Verity Arden Sohio State Jefferson Leila Kanawha River Marmet Winfield Kanawha Falls

Vinton Youth Seeks Another Trip With Messenger

Norman Lee Stewart, 16, of Vinton, earns 29 points toward an all expense paid trip to New York City by leading a Gallipolis district Messenger carrier contest. He has delivered 13 months, bought a bicycle and motor bike, and is active in school and 4 H.

Vinton Norman Lee Stewart O. M. Stewart Norman Washington, D. C New York City Gallipolis New York Church

Two Plan To Attend Presbyterian Meeting

Mrs. K. G. Kirkendall and the Rev. Linson H. Stebbins will attend the Presbyterian Synod in Wooster starting Monday. Kirkendall, elder from First Presbyterian Church, is elected a delegate to the Athens Presbytery. Stebbins leaves Sunday afternoon for committee meetings ahead of the Synod.

Gallipolis K. G. Kirkendall Linson H. Stebbins Presbyterian Synod Wooster Kirkendall First Presbyterian Church Athens Stebbins

Dr Holzer Undergoes Gallstone Surgery in Cincinnati

A Holzer Hospital notice announced that Dr. Charles E. Holzer underwent gall duct stone removal surgery Wednesday at Holmes Hospital in Cincinnati. The operation followed a prior procedure, the official statement said, and the doctor is resting and expected to return in a reasonably short time after a business and checkup visit in Cincinnati.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Charles E. Holzer Holmes Hospital Cincinnati Holzer

Sports store in Gallipolis up for sale by officials

James W. Wetherholt of the Ohio Department of Liquor and his wife Mrs. Wetherholt act as county recorder in announcing the sale of The Sports Store in Gallipolis due to inability to run the business.

Gallipolis James W. Wetherholt Ohio Department of Liquor

Radio Programs Schedule Abridged From Network Listings

A dense roster of daily radio programs lists time slots across networks with alternating news, music, dramas, comedies, and variety shows. The schedule shows stations CBS NBC ABC and regional renewals including late night and weekend items with multiple repeats and host names.

Abe Cbs Network Mbs-East Mbs-West Art of Living Cbs Profits of Abe Red Barber Harry Wismer Cbs Dance Music Cba Jack Beall Cbs Melody Incorporated Hawaii Mbs Abe Abe Burrows H. Carmichael of Riley Ebs Ross Dolan Abe Amazing Malone Abc Stop Sinatra Abe Joan Davis Judy Canova Abe Vaughn Monroe Abe L. Hampton Kay Kyser Chicago Cbs Hayloft News Abc News Cbs News Abc Korn Dancilg Abc-West

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