Inflation and politics color Point Pleasant outlook
Point Pleasant correspondent surveys inflation fears and political shifts after World War II style debate. He questions whether inflation will persist, praises or critiques education funding, and weighs the rise of third parties and potential dictatorial tendencies in Europe while noting local issues like liquor-store profits and housing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Wallace Party
Democratic Party
France
Italy
Edgar C. Lawson
GOP
Point Pleasant
Charleston
John E. Brown
Liquor Commission
Rent Control Commission
Paris
Industrial dawn on Main Street sparks Logan prospects
The Logan and Hocking County herald a new era with GE building a 2 million dollar plant employing about 200. Diversified industry is urged, shale and coal deposits eyed for potential petroleum, and a statewide push to expand local development. The Hocking County Izaak Walton League is re elected, Lake Logan construction planned, and Easter Seal drives begin to aid crippled children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
General Electric
Ohio
Athens
Nelsonville
Washington
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Hocking Valley
Izaak Walton
Lake Logan
State Conservation Department
Hocking County Society For
There Is Something About a Band
Nelsonville correspondent extols school bands as wholesome, uplifting community forces. The essay pores over how marching bands brighten streets, lift spirits, and symbolize pride, urging every town and school to nurture musical ensembles.
Lottridge News Notes Local visits and services
Rev W A Frost guest at Blake dinner. Funeral attendees for Rev De Vause Snyder in Tarlton include Archer and Gainer families. Cottage prayer at L H Allen home. Families and friends visit in homes of Archers Warners Robisons and Allens. Dr Burnside and Dr Stansbury called to invoice drugs in Point Pleasant. Local visits by Hixon Bernard Collins and Robinsons. Household shower for Willard Brandeberry hosted by the Fullers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Vause Snyder
Tarlton
Russell Archer
John Archer
Naomi Archer
Carrie Gainer
C. M. Warner
Harry Willet
L. H. Allen
Albert Warner
W. A. Frost
Walter
Belpre
Milford
Chevyl
Eleanor Allen
B. O. Burnside
Buckhannon
W. Va
Point Pleasant
Burnside
James £. Stansbury
Dr. Diddle
West Virginia
Real Sorghum Production In Gallia County Highlighted
Gallia County grows 5000 to 10000 gallons of sorghum annually says Carl Myers. He praises high quality from up-landers and notes uses in flap jacks hot biscuits and gingerbread. The writer recalls broadcasting stage mischief and a lighthearted offline retirement from acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dann O. Taber
Gallipolis
Carl Myers
Carl
Gallia County
New Orleans
Colonel Ecker
Myers
Mrs. Myers
War nerves and church life grip Middleport in 1947
A Middleport correspondent reports widespread war nerves sparked by radio rumors of pending conflict. The piece also details a shaken community, a severe child abuse case in Sikeston, and a church‑mazing census showing 1,037 residents not attending church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Walter Winchell
Logan
Ohio
Portsmouth
Winchell
Vienna
Green spots on the farm reveal fertility and future farming choice
The author notes spring green patches on pastures as signs of soil fertility and potential for pasture life. He explains how manure and lime treatment affect long term fertility, and why livestock farming without replenishing land leads to gradual depletion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
India
China
U.S.A
John
The One Answer Is God and the Soil Revival
A preacher laments modern atheistic materialism and urges returning to faith for national strength. He praises soil scientists restoring fertility, predicts abundant food and stable prices, warns against waste, and urges steadfast law enforcement and public accountability.
Social Notes From Vinton and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Neva Denney and Miss Merle McCumber visited Jackson guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Denney. Harrisburg visitors included Mr and Mrs Lester Waugh and their children staying with Charles White and sister Anna Higgins. A birthday dinner honored James Snyder with guests Chester White Worthy Cremeans Gladys and Richard Cremeans. Charles White recently ill. Several residents improving after illness. Reverend Warren Lanman visited from Rio Grande for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Cook Quickle. Seth Huntley and Ruth Ann of Columbus spent the weekend with parents Roy and Mrs Huntley. Clyde Fairchield Robert Renick of Lewis ton were weekend guests of sister Mrs Don Judy. Bill Miller and sister Bessie Miller visited Cline Fitch home. Anna Evans, after visits in Columbus and Hudson, returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles White
Charles Ghee
Jessie Braley
Henderson Cremeans
Cook Quickle
Warren Lanman
Rio Grande
Seth Huntley
Ruth Ann
Columbus
Roy Huntley
Clyde Fairchield
Robert Renick
Lewiston
Ohio
Don Judy
Judy
Bill Miller
Bessie Miller
Cline Fitch
Anna Evans
Columbus and
Hudson
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Stalin
Imperial
Russia
Mason County
Everett Sutton
Main Street
By Dave Goldsberry
Charlie Ziegler
Lottridge News Notes
Lottridge
Edward Blake
State Veterinary Medical Association
Willie Hixon
R. M. Allen
Gordon Collings
Michael Kinnen
Arnold Bernard
Eleanor
Otis Wade
Mary Alice
Charles Robinson
Loraine Hooper
Ira Robinson
Linda Robinson
Paul Robinson
Willard Brandeberry
Clarence Fuller
Guysville
Herman Bernard
Dayton
Vern Bernard
Marilyn
American Legion
Wayne Booth
By Francis H. Klein
Charles Pettiford
Sikeston
England
Poplar Bluff
James Pullen
Second Ave
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
E. F. Campf
Eugene Harris
Curtiss Anderson
Neigtber
H. A. Bach
Pettiford
Irene Pettiford
State Division of Public Welfare
By Luster Cooley
By Don D, Tullis
God
Atlantic
Heroditus
Solon
Tulloss
Dill
Pickle
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Kipling
Ninevah
Tyre
Eva Stewart
Kanauga
Sam Simmons
Sam
Mrs. Stewart
Kananga
Dunbar
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