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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1948

Page

4

Prague and Benes in the postwar era

The author recalls Prague in the interwar period, praising the city and Eduard Benes. He describes Benes as a leading democrat shaping Czechoslovakia, his meeting at the castle, and Benes later accepting a U.S. visit unrelated to the Institute of Politics. The piece ends with the author’s wary stance on Czechoslovak liberalism and trust.

Prague Budapest Berlin Saxony Czechoslovakia Eduard Benes Austria Hungary Lord Rothermere Europe Benes Hell Harry Garfield Masaryk-Benes Williams College Institute of Politics Bernard Baruch Golden Star Hrdl Freshwater College Mid-West Venizelos Jan Christian Smuts Paris London New York Lerture Institute New York Times United States Institute of Politics

Gallia Girl, 7, Receives Minor Injuries in Mishap

Sonia Mae Freeman seven-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Freeman of Jackson Route 4 was hit while reaching for mail near her home. She suffered a deep head cut and possible knee fracture and was treated by Dr W B Taylor and taken to Holzer Hospital for further care. The driver Russell Cameron 40 of Jackson Route 4 was not charged. State patrol reports a car driven by Earl B Pierson 46 of Hamilton was sideswiped while passing two trucks and slight damage occurred to all vehicles. Convictions are being pursued in the patrol drive against overloading trucks. three fines were handed down by Mayor Canaday in Pomeroy. The patrol stopped 54 cars and 23 trucks with 14 warnings issued on Route 7 south of Cheshire.

Gallipolis Sonia Mae Freeman Alonzo Freeman Jackson W. B. Taylor Holzer Hospital Russell Cameron Route 4 Sonia State Highway Patrol Earl B. Pierson Third St Hamilton Nicholas Melvin Tarvin Brazil Ind D. A. Canaday Pomeroy William Wagner Jr Clarence Jordan Harrisonville Charles A. Jeffers Clifton W. Va Cheshire

Subscription Rates for Messenger Service

Subscription rates are listed for carrier and mail delivery. In Ohio and West Virginia, annual carrier delivery is $9.10 with shorter terms available. mail rates vary by region, with international options on request. The paper is entered at Athens Ohio Post Office as Second Class Matter.

VANCE Messenger Ohio West Virginia Athens

Appointment with Enos Barton deepens Ann's dilemma

Ann visits Enos Barton to discuss Laurie and Tommy Bishop in a memory-filled, tense reunion. Enos questions Laurie’s supposed age and fortune and hints he may misjudge the match, while Ann guards details of a will and a possible motive.

Enos Laurie Ann Tommy Tig Boy

Legions Salute Amateur Show Ends With Broadcast Fun

Gallipolis residents filled the two day run of the American Legion home town talent radio skit Fun for You. The show featured impersonations by Duke of Paducah Emmett Morrison Minnie Pearl Lana Turner and others with several mishaps including an improvised fall and a knocked microphone. Proceeds supported the Legion summer athletic fund aiding the 12 youth softball teams.

Gallipolis American Legion Spirit of 76 Legion Jim Sayre Lafayette Post Duke of Lana Turner Cecil Rice Betty Grable Harry Glassburn Marlene Dietrich John Ropeter Gypsy Rose Lee John Morgan Gravel Girty Don Payne Mae West Elliott Cooper William H. Jones I.Q John Clendennin Elmer Losgan Dude Hardesty Jack Griffen Frank Alice McKenzie Red Cross Barbara Erwin Mickey Dickerson Dann O. Taber Jill Bastiana Lawrence Bastiana Fourth Ave Terry Johnson Kenneth Johnson State St

Letter on railroad safety warns driver after near collision

A World Herald letter by Chester E Beltz of the Union Pacific Fire Department urges careless drivers to respect crossings after a passenger train nearly hit a car. He asks the unknown driver and his passenger to consider the danger, thanking God for the split second that prevented tragedy.

Omaha World-Herald Chester E. Beltz Union Pacific Railroad Beltz

Socialism in England versus capitalism in the United States

Dr. M. J. Bonn argues socialism destroys wealth and distributes poverty in England while capitalism rewards effort and leisure. He contrasts Russia’s socialized state with American gains and cautions that socialist abuses require revolutionary state power to correct.

M. J. Bonn England Socialist Labor Party Russia United States

FCC hearing on editorializing by radio stations

The FCC hears testimony from about sixty witnesses on whether stations should editorialize or support political candidates. Critics fear partisan abuses if policy loosens, while supporters argue broadcasters deserve equal speech rights. Mayflower precedent upholds nonpartisan operation.

Washington Federal Communications Commission American Civil Liberties Union PCA Federal Communications Commissioners Wayne Coy FCC Justin Miller National Assn. of Broadcasters Yankee Network WAAR Boston Mayflower Broadcasting Corp Yankee John Shepard III Massachusetts WAAB Shepard

Doc's Day honors Dr Edward McElfresh for 55 years of service

Sam Simmons recalls the Sunday observance in Point Pleasant honoring Dr Edward McFi fresh for half a century of care. The tribute drew 800 attendees and highlighted his selfless work for the sick and the community, noting his equal care for rich and poor and his avoidance of fees or lawsuits.

Point Pleasant Edward McFifresh Mason County

No Title Designated Peril of Security Over Freedom

The passage argues that a state becomes a police state when it trades freedom for illusory security. It warns that gun use, force, and camps are tools to control a population, a pattern seen whenever leaders sacrifice liberty for promised safety.

Services Held Today For Mrs Ellen Warren

Funeral services were held at Centenary Church in Gallipolis for Mrs Ellen Warren 97 of Bladen who died Saturday. The Rev Charles Lusher officiated and burial followed at Centenary cemetery under the direction of Coleman Hawley funeral director.

Gallipolis Centenary Church Ellen Warren Bladen

River traffic update at Gallipolis and Kanawha falls locks

The Ohio River level eased Sunday by a tenth or less from Benwood to Millwood as gauges show 18.0 and 21.9 at Gallipolis with 40 feet of water at the rollers. Kanawha Falls marks rise to 4.73 while nearby vessels including Heekin Price Hatfield Reliance Titan Neville Brandt Cook Leica Mark Twain Duncan Bruce Warner Dauntless Onward and others were listed with up/down movements at various locks.

Gallipolis Ohio River Benwood W.va Millwood W. Va Kanawha Falls Heekin Price Hatfield Reliance Titan Neville Brandt Cook Mark Twain Duncan Bruce Warner Dauntless Kanawha Walker No. 9 Marmet Chris Winfield Semet Solvay

Legion Buys East Broad Street Home for HQ

The Ohio American Legion purchases a three story brick house on East Broad Street in Columbus as its new permanent headquarters. The move from rented space in an office building will mark the sixth HQ location since 1919.

Legion Columbus Ohio American Legion East Broad Street

Daily religious programs planned at Rio Grande churches

Gallipolis program series begins with Rev. Steffins of Portsmouth at Rio Grande Methodist Church. Under Carrie N North and Zelina Northcutt, events run each morning and evening featuring choirs, solos, and selections from Gounod Handel DeKoven Tschaiskowski and Briggs Bill McDonald. Public invited.

Gallipolis Rio Grande Methodist Church Mr. Steffins Portsmouth Carrie N. North Zelina Northcutt Rio Grande College Rio Grande Handel Tom Kelton DeKoven Rio Grande High School Girls Glee Club Rio Grande College Chorus Tschaiskowski

Police Officers to Attend FOP Meeting in Athens

Carl Allen and Gordon Fisher of Gallipolis will attend the Fraternal Order of Police Southern Ohio No. 55 monthly meeting in Athens Tuesday evening. The Berry Hotel hosts the session, presided over by R. A. Morrison of the Athens police force.

Gallipolis Carl Allen Gordon Fisher Order of Police Southern Ohio Order No. 55 Athens Berry Hotel R. A. Morrison Athens Police Force

Concert Group Announces Second Entertainment in Gallipolis

The Tri-County Concert Association prepares for a second show after a successful first event. On March 10 at Washington School Auditorium the Bary Ensemble performs with five young ladies on viola cello clarinet and piano plus solos and trios. Curtain at 8 15 p m. The group aims to grow the series into a lasting civic enterprise. Rosario and Antonio Spanish dancers impressed the audience with a high type professional performance.

Gallipolis Tri-County Concert Association Washington School Bary Rosario Antonio la New York

Central Ohio Association Reports on Dairy Breeding Gains

Gallia County agricultural leaders publish findings from the Central Ohio Breeding Association. Ayrshire bull Cacapon Leto 15th's Gamma records 24 daughters averaging 9 208 pounds of milk and 396 pounds fat from a 4 3 percent test. Elsie's Royal Brown Swiss daughters average 12 017 pounds milk and 489 3 pounds fat. Forrest A Brown credits artificial breeding as the best tool for dairy herd improvement, forecasting substantial future gains.

Gallipolis Gallia County Central Ohio Breeding Association Cacapon Leto United States Elsie Forrest A. Brown

Valley Livestock Market Prices From Gallipolis Sale

Galliats Ohio Valley Livestock Co reports Saturday price ranges for hogs cattle veal and sheep. Hogs 175 to 220 lbs 22.50 to 23.70 per cwt 220 to 250 lbs 22.50 to 23.70 with lights 18 to 23 fat sows 16 to 21 stags 15 to 18.10 boars 10 to 15. sows and pigs 65 to 150. shoats 4 to 20. Cattle steers 18 to 26 heifers 18 to 25.50 baby beef 18 to 25 fat cows 18 to 22 canners 6 to 12 bulls 15 to 22 milk cows 100 to 175. Veal tops 30 seconds 26 to 27.50 medium 25 to 27 common 15 to 26 culls 10 to 15. Sheep ewes and lambs 8 to 15 stock ewes 5 to 12 fat sheep 6 to 13 culls 1 to 5 bucks 8 to 14 fat wethers 6 to 12. Lambs tops 22 seconds 18 to 21 light weights 12 to 15 common 10 to 12.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley Livestock Co

Four Perry Families Quarantined for Scarlet Fever

Gallia County health district reports four families quarantined for a mild scarlet fever case in Perry Township Rio Grande and Bulaville. Local health officials urge monitoring and immediate reporting of symptoms.

Gallipolis Gallia County Perry Township Rio Grande Bulaville

Two Gallipolis Men Arrested for Intoxication

Gallipolis city police arrested James Henry Cousins and Percy Bryant over the weekend for intoxication. Both men, residents of Gallipolis, remained jailed awaiting arraignment scheduled for Monday.

Gallipolis James Henry Cousins Percy Bryant

Radio Station Frequencies List for Ohio West Virginia Area

A compact roster of stations includes NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC, ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC, WSAZ Huntington 930 KC, CBS WBNS 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 WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta

Radio Schedule Highlights March 8 9 Listings

A detailed daily schedule lists radio programs across ABC CBS and NBC networks from 6 PM to midnight on March 8 and 9. It includes news talks concerts dramas serials quiz shows and kiddies hours with names like Lowell Thomas Murrow Godfrey Godwin and Lum and Abner among others.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-West Cbs Chicago Orchestra Cbs East Lum Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Abe Abec Bob Crosby Abe Henry J Cbs Sports Mystery Cliff Arquette Howard Barlow Godfrey Buzz Adlam Billy Rose Mbs Voorhees Buddy Weed Abc West Abe Kate Smith Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman Hunt Hunt

Deputy Dickey Returns with Ned Clark on Non Support Case

Gallipolis reports deputy Mort Dickey of Sheriff Elmer Hatfield's office expected back today from Columbus with Ned Clark who is indicted on non support. Clark had been apprehended by Franklin County authorities.

Gallipolis Mort Dickey Elmer E. Hatfield Columbus Ned Clark Franklin County

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Gallia AG Long Coca One Sandbep Oe Iber Lone Sandberg Shriber Pistare Tel Nta Service, Inc Enos Barton Rush Bishop Tommy Bishop al Gallipolis Peter Edson Sam Simmons E. Warren Church Plans Central Ohio Association Issues Report Valley Livestock Perry N. Y Oklahoma By Galbraith
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