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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
4
The article explains how the body loses water through urine sweat feces and breath and cites a typical daily loss of about two and a half quarts for a light activity level. It notes dehydration risks from illness and the need for medical hydration methods when needed.
Rates listed for carrier and mail subscriptions in Ohio West Virginia and other regions. Details include weekly carrier price set at 25 cents, annual mail options in various regions, and post office classification notes. Foreign rates quoted on request and publication entered as second class matter in Athens Ohio.
Jessica returns from the hospital with Betsy to Tom and their child. She debates revealing Lucy’s fate and her past love while juggling dinner and a strained marriage. Tom remains distant yet kind, hinting at a fragile future as, in silence, Jessica weighs leaving with David looming.
The Willfield Millfield 4-H Club held a meeting with 26 members under president Lucy Muzio. Members discussed projects while numerous local families visited Newark Columbus Zanesville Athens and other nearby towns during Memorial Day events and personal visits.
A New York department store faces pressure to fire three union workers for opposing the CIO's support of Henry Wallace and contributing to Communist front groups. The workers argue the purge shows Moscow inspired control, while Taft-Hartley remains ineffective against purge clauses. The piece critiques top CIO leaders' split with communists and calls for stronger worker protections.
An Ohio Turnpike Committee debate questions toll road plans as a private highway scheme. The piece argues against tolls and asserts public ownership and funded maintenance of highways, warning that tolls would push up gas taxes and privilege private investors over public travel needs.
Mrs Grover Patton of Millfield entertained at a dinner Sunday honoring Mrs Carl Newport and son John of Madison Wisconsin. Attending were Dr and Mrs Woodrow Patton and son Craig, Mrs Lulu Barr of Athens and Mr and Mrs Grover Patton.
A reflective column on congressional adjournment as a restraint on power. It argues regular elections every four years sustain democracy, contrasts peaceful processes with other nations’ violence, and warns parties to face voters while maintaining governance without bloodshed.
A reader extols Mrs Clare Boothe Luce for her lively and direct rhetoric about Henry Wallace and Harry Truman. The letter contrasts her blunt, vivid style with overedited prose and criticizes Democratic responses to Taft’s food price suggestion.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Preston of Chauncey entertained as their Sunday guests several relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. William Lindley of Columbus Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Syx and daughter Shirley of Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bowersock of Logan Mrs Mae Wachenchwantz of Deanville William Syx of Salem Mr. and Mrs. Clark Preston and children Bobby and Linda of Chauncey.
Announcement states a miscellaneous shower honoring Mr and Mrs Albert Keirns will be held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Clair Sayers in Millfield Route 1. Relatives and friends are invited.
Mrs Esther Godard of Cutler has been in The Plains visiting her foster sons Mr Edward Foster and Mrs and Mr William Foster.
Miss Isabell Courtney spent the end of the week in Tipp City Ohio as the house guest of Mr and Mrs Jufus Neff and their son Nelson.
Mrs. Nellie Morgan of Chauncey spent Saturday in Columbus visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Gilbert Love.
Mrs Daniel Fulton of Millfield has been ill for several days at her home, with neighbors noting her condition and upcoming visit from a physician.
Chauncey Millfield observed Keith Sanders first birthday at home with a cake one candle and ice cream. Grandparents Clarence and Mrs Sanders Grover Patton and Charles Sanders family attended including Sandra Joe and Keith all of Millfield.
Relatives from Chauncey The Plains attend the funeral for Mrs. Oscar Phillips Wellston who was buried at Mount Carmel. Daugh ter Mrs. Orris Roof and family and son Hershal Phillips from Chauncey also present along with Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Huston Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cochran Mrs. Etta Huston and daughter Nellie The Plains and William Huston Athens were listed among mourners.
Mr and Mrs Hol lis Cunningham moved from Ellis Ave to the farm north of town purchased from Mr and Mrs Lester Locke formerly known as the Lands farm. The Lockes moved from the farm to Chauncey occupying the Cunningham property they bought in Ellis Ave.
CHAUNCEY William Foster of the U S Navy stationed in New Jersey is home on furlough to visit wife June and daughter Rose Ann of The Plains. He will also spend time with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Edward Foster of The Plains.
Mr and Mrs Ray Leake and children Lanny and Nancy of Columbus visited this weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Fred Leake of Greens Run and Mrs Bess Sayer of Jacksonville
Mr and Mrs Arthur McCoy and children visited Ethel McDaniel and Delmar Souths. Lenora Frisinger and Roger of Logan spent time with Earl Smathers. Various families, including Coon Bradleys and Souths, gathered for Memorial Day at Buckeye Lake Park. Ladies Club met June 4 at the schoolhouse and planned Buckeye Lake trips. William Boyd and James Blackford fished on the Muskingum River.
Murray City social items detail District No 4 D of P members in Columbus for a Great Council meeting at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel with Mrs. Clara Cunliffe captain and Mrs. Lena Keeton musician. The column lists numerous family visits, anniversaries, and trips across Ohio including Bellaire Nelsonville Marietta and Newark as residents travel for weddings, birthdays, and memorial observances.
Mrs Glenora Misa plans a Columbus visit then Berea with her daughter. Clyde Eagle and Roselle Burdue attended Ella Gross funeral in Columbus. Russell Deckard and family guests of Abner Cardwell. Homer Reberashville and Riley Cardwell guests. Evans family moving into Edmiston house. Hivelys moving to Charleston. Mary Ward marks 182nd birthday. McCarley returns from winter in New Mexico. E Wilcox.
A catalog of radio stations including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC. The list presents network affiliations and transmitter frequencies for each station.
A dense June 23 schedule lists NBC ABC CBS and MBS programs across the evening, with news segments, kiddies hours, music time, dramas, comedies, and variety shows. Notable entries include The Beulah Show, Jack Pearl Show, Abbott & Costello, The Duffy Tavern, and The Whistler while looping repeats and silent hours fill late night slots.
Full schedule of the Republican national convention at Philadelphia carried by all four networks this week. Both day and night sessions air with additional programs. Exact times not listed. 80 programs subject to instantaneous change across regular sessions and broadcasts.
A jagged listing shows programs across CBS and NBC networks with hosts and show titles including Fred Waring, Arthur Godfrey, Paul Whiteman, Lum and Abner, and Kate Smith. The fragmentary times mix with misprinted or garbled names and hour marks, indicating a busy day’s air slate from morning to late afternoon and into evening.
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