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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

4

Subscription Rates for The Messenger Window

The notice lists home delivery and mail subscription prices for The Messenger. Carrier rates are 2 cents weekly with advance payment. 1 year 1.20 dollars, 26 weeks 9.10, 15 weeks 4.55, 4 weeks 1.40, 1 week 0.5. Ohio West Virginia mail rates: 1 year 9.00, 6 months 5.00, 3 months 3.00, 1 month 0.75. Outside Ohio West Virginia rates: 1 year 13.00, 6 months 6.50, 3 months 3.98, 1 month 1.25. Foreign rates quoted on request. The notice notes second class matter.

Home Delivery Ohio West Virginia Athens

End of a Career in State Department Seals Norman Armour Exit

The resignation of Norman Armour as Assistant Secretary of State marks a purge of experienced policy makers begun in 1944. The piece laments postwar leadership shifts under Truman and Marshall while praising Armour’s gentlemanly influence and warning that postwar diplomacy lacks seasoned control.

Marshall Norman Armour Leahy, Marshall, Baruch & Co Cordell Hull Ed Stettinius, Jr Joe Grew Dean Acheson Harry Truman Franklin Roosevelt Jimmy Byrnes Grew Acheson General Marshall Bob Lovett Armour United States Washington American State Department Bedell Smith George Marshall Sun Valley U.S Britain Quai d'Orsay Palazzo Chigi Truman White House State Department

Nobody od Loves Fa Forever By Margaretta

Jessica faces pressure from David as he questions her loyalty to Tom Blake and her past, while she weighs returning to Betsy and Tom. David argues she should not let sympathy for Blake control her, hinting at a planned life without obligation. The scene ends with Jessica delaying a decision as she plans to return home.

David Tom Jessica Tom Blake Kentucky Lucy Blake Akron Betsy Doris

Hocking County Land Transfers

A series of property transfers reported in Hocking County. Listings include Barringer to Halley for 79 acres in Laurel Township and multiple transfers in Logan and surrounding townships involving parcels, lots, and described plots among numerous buyers and sellers such as Pierce, McCutch eon, Huggines, and Gaffin.

A. L Bessie L. Barringer Charles F Rose Halley Laurel Township Carlos A Edith Gaffin John R Julia Pierce Logan C. H. St. Clair Tom McCutcheon Harldo Lloyd Flossie Loring A. M. Thomas C. Ebert McBroom Margaret McBroom Arthur W Clarissa Grace V. Adcock John W Melba A. Davis Dwight Ivy M. Snyder Good Hope G. R. Morris Cora Morris Washington Township Clyde E Mabel F. Hockman Howard Kathryn Slusher Walter R. Johnson Thomas Louise Saanders Marion Township Charles Glass Floyd I. Green Falls Township Gilbert Phoebe Smith Paul G. Smith Salt Creek Township Clara Wilbur Lightfoot Charles Geil Bell Scholl Alfred and Zelva Lanning Carlos John F. Johnson Hartsel Edith E. Flora John S Mary B. Richards Earle McQuaide Spring Hill Carrie E Edward G. Gruner Morill V. Inboden Desmond Marguerite F. Braddock Anthony Toerner Stanley H Maude M. Phillips Floyd R. Holcomb Dicken

Don’t Blame Profits on Inflation Pressure

A survey shows families cut purchases and stretch essentials as living costs rise while inflation persists. Analysts note that industrial profits are a small share of costs and that mass production relies on consumer affordability, despite efforts to restrain prices.

Meat supply myths debunked by industry experts

The article argues against famine fears in meat production noting that federally inspected output in 1948 will be lower than 1947 but above prewar averages. It explains seasonal declines, storage by packers, and a recent rise in hog marketings, concluding there will be ample meat from butchers despite sensational claims.

Washington Corn Belt

Birth Announced for Joy Ann Dishong in Athens

Mr and Mrs Rob ert Dishong of near Amesville announce the birth of a daughter Joy Ann on June 8 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edgar Keirns of Amesville and Mr and Mrs George Dishong Nelsonville Route 2 Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs J B Keirns Milica and Mrs John Mourne Nelsonville

Amesville Robert Dishong Near Joy Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Edgar Keirns George Dishong Nelson Ville J. B. Keirns Milica John Mourne Nelsonville

New Faces in 81st Congress After November Elections

National Affairs notes the 81st Congress to convene in January will look different with 33 Senate seats up in November. Sen Overton of Louisiana is dead. Seven veterans retire Capper Hawkes White Moore Bushfield Hatch and Pappy O Daniel. Republicans Ball Brooks Cooper Revercomb face tough races while Democrats Johnson and Stewart are endangered Umstead of North Carolina has been defeated in the primary.

Washington Overton Louisiana Capper Kansas Hawkes New Jersey White Maine Moore Oklahoma Bushfield South Dakota Hatch New Mexico Pappy O’daniel Texas Ball Minnesota Brooks Illinois Cooper Kentucky Revercomb West Virginia Johnson Colorado Tom Stewart Tennessee Umstead North Carolina

Congressman Stand For Re election 1946 Outlook

All 435 congressmen face re election. Four Republican committee chairmen may skip runs Knutson Minnesota Andrews New York Dirksen Illinois Hartley New Jersey. Nearly 100 House seats were decided by under 5 percent in 1946. a reverse shift could bring many new faces. Current split 245 Republicans 185 Democrats two American Labor and three vacancies.

Republican Committee Knutson Minnesota Andrews New York Dirksen Illinois Hartley New Jersey

Greeks justify mass executions during religious holiday

Greeks claim the government executed over 200 political prisoners in a single week during a religious holiday. No trials occurred during the holiday, and after it ended authorities reportedly cleared a backlog, making the killings appear as a mass action with the rate returned to normal.

Outlook Digest predicts higher food prices amid rising supplies

The May U.S. cost of living index is expected to rise. The Agriculture Department report says food will be more plentiful this summer as new crops come in, but total supplies will still be lower than last year, keeping average prices elevated.

U. S Department of Agriculture

Army to Publish Medal of Honor Winners Book

Army plans a $30,000 volume listing all Medal of Honor recipients in U S military history. Initiated before unification law, the project now excludes Navy and Marine honorees while including Air Force members.

Army Navy Air Force WACS WAFS U. S Marine

Doctor Explains Sunstroke and Heat Exhaustion

Dr Edwin P Jordan lists sunstroke as a life threatening condition with high fever rapid pulse and possible memory loss and notes recovery after two days but lingering heat sensitivity. He contrasts heat exhaustion a milder form with dizziness sweating weakness pale skin and cramping and warns both are preventable by avoiding exposure.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Railroader Samuel Snyder Dies After 33 Years in Service

Samuel E. Snyder aged 53, longtime Pennsylvania Railroad general foreman in Cincinnati, died Saturday. He served 33 years with the railroad here.

Cincinnati Samuel E. Snyder Pennsylvania Railroad

Sears co founder dies in Chicago at age 84

Alvah Curtis Roebuck, co founder of Sears Roebuck and Co., died Friday night in Chicago at age 84. Roebuck helped build the retailer to national prominence and served until his death. His passing closes a chapter in American commerce.

SEARS Chicago Alvah Curtis Roebuck Ars, Roebuck and Co

Waltonian Chorus Sings on Avondale Church Program

Waltonians heard on WHKC as the Waltonian Chorus performed eight numbers from Avondale Church of the Air. Soloists Walter Prather Ralph Poston and Kenneth Bright featured with J Richard Farmer directing and accompanists Mrs Walter Prather and Mrs Farmer.

Circus Arrives in Logan With 500 Local Youths

The Mills Brothers Circus visits Logan at the fairgrounds drawing at least 500 Hocking County youths who will attend the 2 and 8 p.m. shows. Tickets were donated by local business leaders and welfare groups via the VFW. The circus, which travels with its own minister, does not perform on Sundays. Dec Waddell, known as the Circus Chaplain, conducts services aboard the parade with his congregation.

Logan Hocking County The Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Mills Bros. Circus Erie Dec” Waddell Mills Brothers Circus

Sam Simmons Reflects On Public Service And Individual Duty

The author argues political offices from mayor to county commissioner are unpaid and subject to scrutiny. He praises independent justice of the peace work, liking sole responsibility and personal accountability, and compares leadership to national figures while preferring clear credit for decisions.

National Congress Justice of the Peace Truman

Dundas notes scattered family, hospital, and church events

Several Dundas residents are mentioned in social notices. Martha Doye leaves for New York to visit relatives. Ohio State graduation sees Rob ert Christian graduate from the College of Commerce. Mrs Elzina Hughes enters Holzer Hospital for surgery. Local fishing weekend with Magee and Ward. A Dundas EUB Church Children’s Day program directed by Jessie Pick ens draws a large crowd. Mary Lou Stewart visits Kentucky relatives. Ed Warner hosts George Zimmerman and Ida Ansel. Robert Christian, Columbus, visits his parents. Carl Kenny visits his mother in Chillicothe hospital.

Arthur Christian Sue Ralph Lawrence, McGuffey Ohio State University Robert Christian College of Commerce Elzina Hughes Holzer Hospital Pat Bower Otto Salts Raymond Butcher Wilkesville Jessie Pickens Dundas Eub Mary Lou Stewart Kentucky Ed Warner George Zimmerman Logan Ida Ansel Columbus Harry Easterling St. Paul Minn

Logan Chamber Dinner Meeting Sets Officer Election

Logan Chamber of Commerce will hold a Tuesday dinner at Brandt's Restaurant. President Joe Thomas urges all members to attend for the officer elections, with the meeting set to begin at 6 30 p.m.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Brandt Joe Thomas

Books Listed By Librarian

Logan Miss Evalan Fischer county librarian reports new library acquisitions available by in person visit or postcard. Titles include Spring Fever by Wodehouse The Insect Guide by Swain Sex Habits of American Men by Deutsch It s All in the Family by Millar The Pleasant Morning Light by Lawrence To bias Brandywine by Wickenden Throw Me a Bone by Lothrop and Air Pilot Training by Shields.

Radio Station Frequencies Across Ohio and West Virginia

A listing of radio station callsigns and frequencies includes NBC WLW Cincinnati at 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WERNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.

NBC WLW Cincinnati Abc-Wcol Columbus WSAZ Huntington Cbs-Werns WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta

Radio Schedule Summary for June 21 Evening Lineup

A century-old style listing shows a full day of radio programming across networks. Highlights include news blocks with Lowell Thomas and Gabriel Heatter, music programs from Cavalcade of America to Fred Waring, drama and mystery features, sports commentaries, and various hourlong shows ending with Dancing Continued on the abc west schedule.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Cbs Chicago Orchestra Cbs-East Beulah Dbs Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Abe van Damme Abe Jerry Wayne Abe Henry J Abe Henry J. Taylor—mbs 7:45—Kaltenborn Comment—nbe News Broadcast-——cbs Sports Cavalcade of America Warnon Abe the Falcon Howard Barlow Abe Godfrey Rex Maupin Abe Charlie Chan Billy Rose Voorhees Margo Whiteman Abe Gabriel Heatter Treasury Abg Friend Irma Cbs News Fish and Hunt Club Earl Godwin Fred Waring Abe Screen Guild Players News Abc News Cba Abc West

Convention Programs for Republican National Convention Coverage

The full schedule for the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia will be carried by four networks this week. Both day and night sessions, plus special programs, are slated with times not listed in advance. Broadcasts will air simultaneously on all network hookups with instantaneous changes possible.

Philadelphia

Radio Schedule Highlights Daily Lineup and Features

A dense listing of radio programs across networks featuring shows like Fred Waring, Arthur Godfrey, and Paul Whiteman Records. Notable slots include Breakfast Club, Say It With Music, and Bride and Groom with multiple repeats and time overlaps. A mix of music, drama, serials, games, and kiddies programming dominates the afternoon slate.

N. Y Abe Cbs Ozark Valley Fred Waring My Story Nbbe Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander Abee Kate Smith Nbe Abec Martin Block Abc Paul Whiteman Robert Q" Lewis Cbs Kiddies Hour Mbs Lum Abner Cbs-East

No Damage After Sale Station Fire In Zanesville

A general alarm fire at Myrl's Filling Station on Zanesville Avenue and E Hunter Street caused a blaze when a spark at a gas pump ignited gasoline. No damage was reported and the fire was extinguished by city firefighters upon arrival. Roy Stallsmith, fire chief, stated no injuries.

Miss Jeanette Ruth and Sister to Take Vacation

Miss Jeanette Ruth and her sister Mrs Shirley Thomas left Saturday for a two week vacation trip to Louisiana and Texas.

Logan Jeanette Ruth Shirley Thomas Louisiana Texas

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Ebb Gordon K. Bush Jonon Vo Associated Press Toen By Jay Franklin NEA Newschart Nobod Od Margaretta Peter Edson Sam Simmons Dundas Martha Doye New York City John Kuhn Henry Magee Harry Ward Indian Lake Virgil Rigsby Houston Tex Rigsby By Galbraith
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