We The People on Draft, Radar, and Modern War Prep
Jay Franklin argues against a rushed peacetime conscription plan. He notes that excluding WWII veterans, training timelines for radar and intelligence, and postwar military governance require years. He warns policy makers not to mimic ancient weapons against advanced threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Franklin
Jan Masaryk
Stalin
Army
Key West
Kremlin
Navy
Air Force
Germany
Japan
Korea
Greece
North Pole
Normandy
Iwo Jima
Agincourt
Subscription Rates for Messenger Delivery and Mail
Weekly carrier rate is 25 cents. In advance by carrier The Messenger offers yearly and short-term plans. Mail rates vary by region with different 1 year and partial periods, including out-of-state and foreign options on request. Koveree at Athens Union Post Office as Second Class Matter under Act of 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LIN
Ohio
West Virginia
Koveree
Athens
Union Post Office
Tuberculosis sanitorium on Gallia plan eyed by chamber
The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce long range planning committee met with Homer Walters presiding to review past five years and outline 23 proposals. Goals include sewer system with federal aid public health unit more nurses rest rooms Well Baby Clinic drainage weed control health supervision of food handlers tuberculosis sanatorium zoning street lighting city limits community chest building industrial site development conservation and publicity efforts with Rio Grande College and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce
Long Range Planning Committee
J. Warden Lewis
Homer W. Walters
Walters
Board of Directors
Memorial Playground
Rio Grande College
Gallia County Conservation Association
Hortense Epling
H. B. Thomas
Charles E. Holzer
Joe D. Miller
Rotary
Harland Martin
Robert R. Rannels
Glenn Campbell
Kiwanis
Roy Ratliff
Chamber
Keith Sutter
Business and Professional Women’s Club
James Stogden
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Oppose Erp and Freedom: Brice Disque Denounces Marshall Plan
Brigadier General Retired Brice P. Disque argues the Marshall Plan erodes liberty, calls ERP a costly gamble, and urges restraint and self-reliance. He warns Congressmen lack understanding and decries European aid as a path to national decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
E.R.P
Russia
Stalin
United States
Kremlin
Brice P. Disque
Love Thy Neighbor as Test of Character in Hard Times
Sam Simmons reflects on the phrase love thy neighbor as a test of character under hunger and hardship. He argues true neighborliness shows when food sags, illness rises, and fear hits the cabin door, revealing bravery and selflessness beyond mere sentiment.
Cheshire Girls Chorus Plans Easter Cantata
The Cheshire high school girls chorus directed by Roselle Burdue will present Easter Life by Fred B. Holton at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Soloists include Janice Easton Betty Matthews Charlotte Scott and Betty Arrington with Dorris Taylor and Patricia Thompson performing a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cheshire High School
Roselle Burdue
Fred B. Holton
Janice Easton
Betty Matthews
Charlotte Scott
Betty Arringdon
Dorris Taylor
Patricia Thompson
Court Action Is Reported
Gallipolis common pleas court granted one divorce and took another under advisement. Joyce Lemley 17 restored her maiden name Joyce Lemley after divorce from Carl Waugh 19 for extreme cruelty. Herman L Johnson versus Carol Johnson taken under advisement. A partition suit ratified sheriff sale of 4100 in Erdice Roush Vinton versus Samuel Everett Denney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Common Pleas Court
James Collier
Ironton
Joyce Walker
Ralph Lemley
Carl Waugh
Joyce Lemley
Herman L. Johnson
Carol Johnson
Collier
Erdice Roush, Vinton
Samuel Everett Denney
Banking History Review At Kiwanis Club Meeting
Paul H. Carey of Huntington National Bank told Gallipolis Kiwanis members about the history of banking Tuesday night. He was joined by Henry S. Enck of the same bank and F. C. Christ of Commercial and Savings Bank as guests. Bill Tuttle and Richard De Witt attended as key club guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Paul H. Carey
Huntington National Bank
Columbus
Kiwanis Club
Henry S. Enck
F. C. Christ, Commercial and Savings Bank
Bill Tuttle
Richard de Witt
Omar Brumfield Rites Held at Old Baptist Church
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Old Baptist church for Omar Brumfield 51 of Gallipolis who died at his brother’s home in Huntington. He was the son of Mack and Susan Brumfield and never married. He is survived by his brother Virgil and sisters in law Edna Sheets Morristown Illinois and Inez Schweninger Dayton. Burial was at Mt Hermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Old Baptist Church
Omar Brumfield
Virgil
Huntington
Mack
Susan Brumfield
Edna Sheets
Morristown
Ill
Inez Schweninger
Dayton
Mt. Hermon
Burglary Suspect Bound Over for Arraignment
Joe Brown charged with burglary was bound over to the grand jury and committed to county jail on a $500 bond awaiting arraignment in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Joe Brown
Dark Cottage Drive Ends In Reluctant Escape
A woman travels with Rush to a secluded cottage after groceries and a tense drive. She endures his controlling care and fear as he plans to keep her close, while she clings to a fragile hope of freedom. The scene ends with her realization that waking peace may never come if he chooses to keep her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Ann
Playground Project Work Advances
Gallipolis reports progress on the Memorial playground program with sprinkling system work for the new football field. A TNT plant building, bought for about $1,000, sits behind Washington school, housing maintenance and athletic equipment. A 60 passenger White school bus will arrive in about three weeks. Wilson Floor Co. handles an asphalt tile block library floor to be installed during Easter break. Teachers payroll shifts to Wednesday for Easter distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Board of Education
TNT
Washington School
Wilson Floor Co
Columbus
Windup Drive Is Launched In Gallipolis Campaign
Red Cross campaign heads launched a final windup drive in Gallipolis to meet the end quota. Campaign chairman Roy Ratliff urged workers to ensure every territory resident can contribute. Ratliff reports $1 972 32 raised of a $5 465 goal. Mrs Lela Davis leads Ward 2B exceeding its $210 quota with 254 25 raised, Green Township also surpassing its target with 159 25 raised toward 140 sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Red Cross
Roy Ratliff
Ratliff
Lela Davis
Ward
Mrs
Green Township
Holzer Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges List
Gallipolis admissions include Dixie Dotson Bidwell Esther Cross Gallipolis and several others. Discharges include Dan Morris Hubert Flowers and son Wilma Jean Moore Elizabeth Edwards and many more names listed.
Easter symbols and resurrection theme shared by local pastor
The Rev. Lin son H. Stebbins of First Presbyterian Church addressed Rotary clubs in Gallipolis, tracing Easter symbols from eggs to Holy Week. A Gallia Academy High School choir performed portions of an Easter cantata led by student John Epling due to the regular director's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Linson H. Stebbins
First Presbyterian Church
United States
Stebbins
Christ
Gallia Academy High School
Ruth Doepping
John Epling
Judge Defers Action In Juvenile Burglary Case
In Gallia County two youths aged 14 and 15 admitted entering three Vinton groceries Kelly Huntley Roy Chamberlain and O N Stewart Monday night. Judge John W Howell deferred action until Thursday with all parties expected to be present. Loot included candy groceries wrist watches and some cash. Sheriff Elmer E Hatfield reported the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Vinton _ business
John W. Howell
Kelly Huntley
Roy Chamberlain
O. N. Stewart
Elmer E. Hatfield
River Traffic at Gallipolis Shows Rising Ohio River
The Ohio River near Lock 13 at Wheeling rose to three tenths of a foot per hour on Tuesday and then slowed downstream. Gallipolis locks logged vessel movements including Ogram and Dawson up, Diesel down, R. F. Brandt down, and Solvay up with gauges showing water levels near 126 feet at the rollers. Easter program planned at West Columbia’s EUB Church led by Mrs Alburtus Young and Mrs Lester Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Wheeling
Ogram and Dawson
R. F. Brandt
West Columbia
EUB Church
Alburtus Young
Lester Foreman
Gallia County Viewpoint Inaugural Opens Daily Column
DANN TABER writes the first Gallia County Viewpoint, a casual daily column about life in Gallipolis. He notes the helpers Mrs Taber Buddy Vance and R H Gorham, and admits plans for a Pop stand and home upkeep while finding joy in everyday people and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
R. H. Gorham
Gallipolis
Winchell
Gallia Library Seeks Return of Overdue Books
Janet E. Gregg librarian at Gallipolis public library appeals to Gallia county district for the return of 220 overdue books many taken since January 1. The honor system relies on borrowers signing cards. delays disrupt distribution and could halt new State Library loaned volumes. An April check aims to resolve the delinquency before April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Janet E. Gregg
Gallipolis Public Library
Gallia County
Miss Gregg
Admissions and Discharges List from Gallia area hospitals
A patient intake and discharge record lists admissions for March 20 21 and 22 at Oak Hill Gallipolis and nearby towns with names including Wilma Moore Morris Davis Mrs Charles Lupton Mrs Harris Deeping Mrs J F Wheaton David Ray Davis O J White Ray Eshew Hulbert Silvey Hester Hager Nevil Hager Robert Kayser Horton Roush M M Drummond etc. Discharged include James Cardwell Augusta Bisnaugle Vio let Midkiff Hoyt Curtis Imogene Walters Evan Davis E B Miller Fred Hupman Harvey Mac Daniel Frank Wilcox William Stage Eugene Graham Brice Channell James McQuaid Omar Maxwell Louise Pickens Hubert Silvey J F Wheaton Robert Campbell Robert Lee Edward Stark Hubert Flowers Nev il Hager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Moore
Oak Hill
Morris Davis
Charles Lupton
Gallipolis
Harris Deepping
J. F. Wheaton
Frazier Bottom
David Ray Davis
Gallia
O. J. White
Ray Eshew
Hulbert Silvey
Hester Hager
Indianapolis
Ind
Nevil Hager
James Cardwell
Augusta Bisnaugle
Violet Midkiff
Hoyt Curtis
Leo Plants
Imogene Walters
Evan Davis
E. B. Miller
Fred Hupman
Harvey Mac Daniel
Frank Wilcox
William Stage
Eugene Graham
Brice Channell
James McQuaid
Omar Maxwell
Louise Pickens
Hubert Silvey
Robert Campbell
Robert Lee and
Edward Stark and
Hubert Flowers and Son
iNevil Hager
Gallipolis Tour Showcases Mobile Crime Laboratory
Gallipolitans view a Buckeye State Sheriff's Association mobile crime lab tour sponsored by Sheriff Elmer Hatfield. Led by Thomas Wagner and E L McSaveny, the unit will aid law enforcement and be stationed at London Prison Farm, cost about 17500 with Moose Lodge contributing 3000 and no state funds used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Buckeye State Sheriff's Association
Elmer E. Hatfield
State Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Office
William McElroy
Columbus
London
O. H. Cornwell
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
Thomas Wagner
Hillsboro
E. L. McSaveny
McSaveny
Ernest Hansen
Royal Order of Moose No. 17
Ironton
Moose Lodge
Sheriff's Association
Grange Names New Officers In Springfield
Newly elected master of the Springfield Grange is Mrs. Clarabell Bradley. Officers include Charles Ward overseer Mrs. T. J. Moore chaplain and Mrs. Charles Ward lecturer.
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Gallipolis
Springfield
Radio Programs and Stations on Wednesday March 24
Listings show NBC WLW Cincinnati and ABC WCOL Columbus along with WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS and WCHS Charleston, WPAR Parkersburg, MBS WHKC Columbus, WMOA Marietta. Details specify frequency in kilocycles and air time for the day.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
Evening Radio Schedule Listings in 1930s News Sheet
A dense pickup of radio program times and show names across networks CBS ABC MBS and Abe includes Morning to late afternoon slots featuring Fred Waring Arthur Godfrey Kate Smith Queen for a Day Bride and Groom The House Party Paul Whiteman Records and Treasury Band Stand with blocks of serials concerts and quizzes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abc
Cbs Network
Cbs
Chicago Orchestra
Abe
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Song
Cbs Daily
Rollini
Abe Bob Crosby
Kaltenborn
Abe Ed Murrow
Cbs Sports
Dennis Day
Encore
Gildersleeve
Vox Pop
Billy Rose
Abe Mark Warnew
Abbott & Costello
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Abe the Whistler
Opinionaire
Jimmy Durante
Abe Alan Young
News & Variety
Abc West
N. Y
Oklahoma
Ozark Valley Folks
Mbs
Fred Waring
My Story
Betty Crocker
Arthur Godfrey
Hollywood
Ben Alexander
Abe Kate Smith
Abc Daily Band
Abe Queen
Martin Block
Paul Whiteman
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By Galbraith
America
Republic
Asia
New Deal
Sam Simmons
Cheshire Girls’ Chorus
Lone Sandberg Shriber
NEA Servce
Rinda
Tophill
Angel
Holzer Hospital
Dixie Dotson
Bidwell
David Matthews
Cheshire
Porter McKean
A. W. McKown
Spencer
W.va
W. R. Riddell
Jackson
Constance Sue Cross
James O'Donnell
Wellston
Dan Morris
Hubert Flowers
Ray Greenler
Herman Halstead
Clara Thornily
Bernice Lambert
Starling Masser
K. F. Ramsey
Robert R. Bradbury
Elizabeth Edwards
Wilma Jean Moore
Larry Thornton
C. B. Bauerle
Horton Roush
Mark Evans
Emil Woolum
Chester Plants
John Hornsby
Russell Bradshaw
By Dann
Taber
Gallia Library
Robert Kayser
Point Pleasant
Howard Neal
M. J. Merrill
Robert Bradbury
George Queene
Anna Slyh
Pedro
Chester Osler
Albert Belcher
Wilbur McGee
Anne Bradbury
M. M. Drummond
Minersville
Lester Pullins
Gallipolitans
Grange
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