Local newspaper ad and opinion on federal aid costs
The page mixes subscription rates for Athens Ohio papers with a critical opinion on federal aid. It notes carrier and mail prices, then argues a proposed federal program would impose taxes on Athens and Hocking counties, with a projected net gain only on paper and likely higher costs from administration. It concludes lawmakers may push a burden on a unaware public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Onio & W
Athens
Ohio
Bureau of Federal Control
Hocking
Meigs
Gallia
Vinton
Cave In Mystery: Bea and Gang Plot a Heist
In a cave Bea Cosgrove, Mollie Stark, Fred Sillwell and Ben Cosgrove converge on a sleeping George Bascombe. They plot to seize a rifle while dealing with Mollie and Sillwell’s tense power play. George renounces his throne role as plans unfold toward danger and a possible confrontation.
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Bea
Fred Sillwell
Mollie
George
Fred
Sillwell
Mollie Stark
Siilwell
George Bascombe
Bea Cosgrove
Rock
Bascombe
Ben Cosgrove
Speare Island
Democrats Press Farm Tie In Campaign Push For 1950
Democratic leaders seek stronger farmer labor ties after a Des Moines conference on the Brannan plan. They aim to build momentum for 1950 by expanding farm support gains, potentially broadening majorities in Congress and backing the president's policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Brannan
McGrath
Rhode Island
U.S. House
Senate
House
Georgia Lynch Trial Sparks Jury Dismissal and Not Guilty Verdict
Impartial jurors left the box for the witness stand and said they would not believe the lynch victim’s widow under oath, then returned and found the defendant not guilty. The next day Georgia officials proposed a voting program reviving the poll tax and tightening registration to limit votes. The state fights federal anti-lynch and anti-poll tax laws with such measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Talmadge
300 Million Pie Cut Looms Over Education Aid
Washington debate centers on Senate Bill 246 proposing 300 million dollars in federal aid to education. The plan would tax individuals to supplement state funding, labeling the aid as necessary to bolster schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Un-American Activity Sparks Connecticut Edict on Robeson
The Connecticut State Development Commission chairman condemns Paul Robeson at a Paris peace conference and asks state police to bar him if sentiment in Connecticut shifts. The piece argues Robeson’s views harm his cause, but predicts he will not be barred from returning, and suggests a harsher lesson behind the iron curtain. It also comments on radio speed and a reader’s book review habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
State Development Commission
Paul Robeson
Paris
Robson
Robeson
Ober
Maryland
Harvard
Harlow Shapley
John Ciardi
Ciardi
Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
Shapley
New York
House Un-American
Rep. Woods
Georgia Democrat
Russia
Homely Couples More Likely to Succeed Says Opinion
The piece argues that talking sense to some women is impossible, yet they can be good companions. It claims that couples on the homely side are the most likely to succeed.
Education Pressure Sparks Free Speech Clash Across Schools
The Nation Today outlines fierce debates over academic freedom amid anti Communist pressure. It cites UW firings for Communist party ties, UC loyalty oath, and a harsh 1940s clash over teachers’ political activities with Harvard and Columbia figures protesting political influence in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anary
Hole in Court Street sidewalk prompts repair call
Athens resident laments dangerous Court Street holes after a sudden fall and asks Mayor and Service Director to repair sidewalks before someone is seriously hurt. The letter notes a two to three inch deep hole about ten inches wide and urges prompt action.
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the Messenger
Court Street
Potluck social hosted by Bethel WSCS in Coolville
A recent Bethel WSCS gathering at Mr. and Mrs. James Parr’s Coolville home drew numerous members and guests. Attendees included the Gillilans, Collins, Ward, Gordon, Cala way, Hopkins, Parr family, and visitors from nearby towns and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
James Parr
Bethel Wscs
Wilbur Warner
Marlene
Florence Gillilan
Carl Gillilan
Roger
Kelly Collins
Lois Jean
Effie Ward
Roy Gordon
Bertha Gordon
Marie Calaway
Mabel Hopkins
Jerry and
Larry
Charles Davis
Gerald McKown
Eileen Blake
James Allan Parr
E. M. Daugherty
Cecil Weethee
Topeka
Kans
C. L. Stout
Nelsonville
C. H. Verwohlt
St. Clairsville
Carl Lockhart
Gilbert
W. Va
Blue Lake and Local Farm Activities Highlight Community
A pond for swimming is being built on Junior Cremeens farm. Coal is being mined on A. B. Gilman and Bertha Covington’s land and hauled by truck to a barge landing for transport to the Philip Sporn plant in Graham Station. Ronald Wallace reports five copperhead snakes killed. Harry Fellure of St Marys West Virginia recently visited Mr and Mrs Irvin Fellure. The Rev Carl H Davis of Wellston dined with Mr and Mrs Chauncey Sheets and Cc E Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Lake
Junior Cremeens
A. B. Gilman
Bertha Covington
Philip Sporn
Graham Station
Ronald Wallace
Harry Fellure
St. Marys
W. Va
Irvin Fellure
Carl H. Davis
Wellston
Chauncey Sheets
Cc. E. Sheets
Quiz Hall By Wilton Er Hall
A quiz sheet tests men women and teens with questions on crops, famous figures, light travel time, camel fat, flower of April, camel humps, longest day, bolt length, university enrollments, and the Ten Commandments. The provided answer key is garbled.
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United States
Local Property Transfers and Social Notes Highlight Hamden News
Mr and Mrs Bert Harkins sell to Mrs Ruth Tedrow and plan a mutual swap of homes with the Tedrows and Harry Tedrow. Lillian Snyder and Don Mills wed at Walnut Street Methodist Chillicothe. Various visits and weekend hosting noted including families from East St Louis Cincinnati Gallipolis Dayton Basil and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamden
Bert Harkins
Ruth Tedrow
Vance Tedrow
Harkins
Mrs. Tedrow
Harry Tedrow
Autye Baker
Elwood Sexton
Lillian Snyder
Chillicothe
Don Mills
Cincinnati
Walnut St. Methodist
John Kuhn
East St. Louis
Ill
H. J. Dye
Rowland
Arthur Perry
John Sr
Kirbeys
John Salts
Floyd Buskirk
Gallipolis
Thurman England
England
Harry Nettles
Donald Gibson
Edward Mather
Columbus
Minnie Gibson
Mae Harkins
Ray Harkins
Dayton
Kermit Ward
The Old Homestead Poem by Alice Frick
A nostalgic poem recalls a valley homestead with memories of childhood and family bonds. The speaker honors mother and father, notes changes over time, and imagines reunions beyond the blue in a springtime setting. The verse frames home, memory, and hopeful reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Dear
Funeral Services Held for Andrew Pereni Sr at St Bernard
Funeral services were conducted at St Bernard Church for Andrew Pereni Sr who died at the family home on Dutch Hill. Seven daughters and two sons survive along with his wife. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery New Lexington. Harry Hoffman returned home after treatment at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville.
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EUB
Mae Rodgers
Frank Beuscher
Corning
EUB Church
Frank Robinson
William McKilis
Good Samaritan Hospital
Zanesville
J. Richardson
Local social notes from Zanesville to Logan and beyond
Visits and weekend gatherings across several towns include Mr. and Mrs. Guy Barrows of Zanesville staying with Mrs. Barrows parents the John Stanleys. Gerald Williams and daughter Mary Jane joined relatives in Logan and with Ralph Williams and James Pollock families. Mrs. Melba Sheridan of Fostoria visited Albert Tremain. A June 16 picnic at Rachelmacher Park in Logan drew Ralph Williams and teachers Mrs. Mattie Gabriel and Mrs. Mary Adamas with 18 students. Pythian Sisters inspection on June 15, Edith Russell in charge, seven members initiated, 16 degree staff from Nelsonville attended. Mrs. Charles Robinson of New Marshfield visited Denver Kennard and family.
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Carbondale
Guy Barrows
Zanesville
Barrows
John Stanley
Gerald Williams
Mary Jane
Ralph Williams
James Pollock
Melba Sheridan
Fostoria
Albert Tremain
Rachelmacher Park
Logan
Methodist Church
Mattie Gabriel
Mary Adamas
Pythian
Edith Russell
Middleport
Nelsonville
Charles Robinson
New Marshfield
Radio Programs Area Stations Listings
Radio stations and their frequencies listed for NBC WLW in Cincinnati KC ABC WCOL in Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WENS in Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMUA Marietta with respective frequencies shown for each outlet and city coverage.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
Abc-Wcol
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
Cbs-Wens
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WHKC
WMUA
Marietta
TV Daytime and Evening Radio Schedule Listing
A dense broadcast grid lists multiple networks NBC CBS ABC and others with programs at 6 to 4. The schedule includes newscasts talk shows dramas game shows variety hours and kiddies time across east west and central feeds. It names hosts actors and program titles such as Bob Crosby Club Mysterious Traveler The King’s Men and We the People.
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Nbc
Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs-West
Cbs
Abe Lowell Thomas
Cba
Abe Basieeulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe
Mbs
Abe Bob Crosby
Cbs Counter
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Cbs Sports
Abe Myst
Cbs Little Herman
Abe Gregory Hood
Alan Young
Abe Mr
Mrs. North
Abec
Bob Hope
We the People
CBS Television
John Steele
S Men
Rex Maupin
Cbs Korn
A Kraeckin
Freedom
News
Variety
Abe- West
Abe Kate Smith
Mbc
Abc
Lopez
Hollywood
Abe Queen
Abc Bride and Groom
Bob Poole
Bob Lewis
Bill Slater
Kay Kyser
West
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Debi
RM Isape
Lawrence Nelson
Stilwell
Nona
Lilly Warren
By James Marlow
University of Washington
Communist Party
University of California
Dwight Eisenhower
Columbia University
James B. Conant
Hery
President Conant
Frank B. Ober
Baltimore
Conant
Truman
Woods
Dick Turner
WCTW
NEA Seree
Dumphy
the Public Forum
Eddie McKnight
Guysville
D.C
E. G. Ashcraft
C. A. Sampson
East Middlebury
Kathy Chapman
Barbara Chapman
H. N. Hooven
Heidi
Honeoye
N. Y
Cora Blair
Blanche Blair
Herschel McCoy
Sidney Stewart
Kananga
Floyd Matlack
Cheryl
Kent
Matlack
G. R. Wallen
E. G. Alden
Sleighton Farms
Doris Walden
Wilton ER. Hall
Sage
Monticello
Jefferson Calhoun Clay McKinley
Rube
Princeton University
Georgia Tech
Purdue University
Poet's Corner
Alice Frick
Pomer ‘Oy
By Galbraith
The
Clevelandaires
Abe Bob Poole
Fred Waring
Godfrey
Ecbs
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