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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1948

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co. details and subscription rates

The notice lists the Messenger Publishing Co. in Gordo with publishers K. Sush and Jono V. Webb, notes AP affiliation, and outlines home delivery and mail subscription rates by week, month, and region, including Ohio and West Virginia. It states second class matter status and wartime publication details.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordo K. Sush Jono V. Webb Thite 7 Associated Press Tto Carrer Ohio West Gina West Virginia Enterea Athens

Petrillo softens stance as union music talks reset

Article notes James Petrillo, head of the American Federation of Musicians, signs new TV and radio deals with networks after easing a recording and transcription ban. It questions motives, cites court rulings on the Lea Act, and warns of broader layoffs and potential backfires as backlogs and staff cuts unfold.

Boris Karloff Jimmy Petrillo American Federation of Musicians James Caesar Walter LaBuy Chicago Petrillo LaBuy Supreme Court

The Doctor Says on Weight Loss and Diet Guidance

The article notes obesity stems mainly from overeating and that weight loss comes from eating less, using willpower, and avoiding cheats. It advises a personalized calorie plan, replacing high fat and high carb foods with lean meats and vegetables, and highlights health risks of obesity. It also answers a burning tongue question with common causes.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D NEA

Educators urged to balance mind and hands in U S schools

Pearl Buck told the American Association of School Administrators that two generations of men have been educated in skills but not in minds and hearts. The author notes high school costs and large education bureaucracies, urging parents and teachers to cultivate broader thinking.

Pearl Buck American Association of School Administration Miss Buck Atlantic City West Virginia

Funeral for uncle of Judy and Conkey in Cincinnati

Maude Judy and Mrs. Charles Conkey attended the funeral of their uncle, C. Willison, in Cincinnati. Mrs. Only Young shows improvement after weeks of illness. Mae Nutting of Columbus visited her father Uriah Judy for two weeks. The Junior Class play Here Comes Charley at the High School Auditorium drew many compliments for the students’ effort. Margaret Harburger of Barberton visited her mother Anna Nanna. Mildred Hess of Maryland, George and Dorothy Hunter of Athens, and Harrison Lovely hosted guests at the Hunters' home on Mineral road. Anthony Stepheson and family plan to move to Mineral. Pratt will occupy their vacated home. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Burt were Athens visitors.

Wew F. G. Burt Athens

Truman draft plan faces rough ride in Congress

President Truman’s selective service and Universal Military Training face a tough path in Congress as Senate hearings begin and House control remains uncertain. Senate Armed Services Chair Chan Gurney will probe costs and mechanics while officials trumpet unity amid questions from Morse and others about funding, duration, and enlistment standards.

Washington Truman Congress House Rules Committee Leo E. Allen Senate Chan Gurney S. Dak National Defense Establishment State Marshall Defense James V. Forrestal Forrestal Army Kenneth C. Royall Navy John L. Sullivan Air Force W. Stuart Symington Gurney National Guard Sullivan Symington Armed Services Wayne Morse Ore Morse Royall

Syracuse PTA Discusses Price of prejudice program

The Syracuse PTA met in the school auditorium for a program headlined Price of Prejudice. Other speakers included Mrs. Edmund Greuser and Mrs. Norman Fisher. Mrs. C B Weese presided as Frank tin FRere provided remarks. Local residents noted moves between properties and visits from relatives in Parkersburg Columbus and Athens.

Syracuse Pta Edmund Greuser Norman Fisher C. B. Weese Frank Tin Frere Davion Mranizervjille Snent Neelys Areert Sveret Sveexend Jamin Tli Ives Willod John Roush Laura Large Irving Karr Sr Martha Echols W. A Adams Parkersburg Robert Roush Russell McBride Jean Russell Jr Columbus S. McBride Pearl McBride Homer Showers John Bowen Ellen Baer Dana Massar Chillicothe William Wallace Melvin Grimm Reese Athens Dick Winebrenner Clara Hess Frank Winebrenner Mary Slagle Melvin Grim Walter Miller Pomeroy Herman Clark Monroe, Mich Helen Underhill

Carpenter Church Social and Grange Health Contest Planned

The Carpenter Church hosts a quarterly birthday social on Saturday March 27 with potluck refreshments and provided table service. Columbia Grange sponsors a no knead health bread contest at a meeting on Friday March 26. third and fourth degrees will be conferred.

Carpenter Carpenter Church Home Economics Committee Columbia Grange Earl Nelson Keith Vona Chapman Frances Howery Max Haning Jimmy Eddie Jordan Eddie, Jr William Clay Ben Howery Ruth Powel- Son Judy Liggett Mary Dye Johnny Starkey Lee Jeffers Freddy Billy Yorke Ray Rodney Howery Lavern Dorsey Jordan Truman Grimm Elmer Liggett Eber Chapman Mobile Charles Rebecca Dye Roy Endicott Cleveland Max Crabtree William Cheadle Reed Jeffers Circleville Kate Woodyard Allen Clark Isabel Robinson Jeffers Betty Hacker Albany

Colombia's 1899 Civil War Begins in Bloodiest Conflict

The bitterest civil war in Colombia's history began in 1899, triggering massive losses. By 1902 about 100,000 people died in battle as rival factions clashed nationwide.

Colombia

New Straitsville Notes Receptions for Deputy Helen Self

A reception and birthday party for Deputy Helen Self of District 51 were held at New Lexington OOF Hall with attendees including Mrs. Margaret Sherrard Mrs. Lois Campbell and others. Rebekah members and friends held a potluck dinner at Edna Rollins home with Lois Campbell and Anna Echart present.

New Straitsville Helen Self New Lexington Margaret Sherrard Lois Campbell Minnie Strawn Nellie Shuttleworth Edna Rollins Nellie Dixson Myrtle Wallace Iva Dishon Jeanette Livingston Logan Somerset Crooksville Shawnee Rebekah Anna Echart

Funeral notices and social events in Haydenville and area

Funeral serv ices were conducted for Earl Kern at the Methodist Church here. The Rainbow Missionary Club sponsored home demonstrations to raise funds for missionary work. The T.N.T. Club organized at Mrs. Jack Thomas home to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries and sew carpet rags. Early social visits list neighbors and relatives across Nelsonville, Wellston, Murray City, and Orrville with several local youths noted.

Minnie Strawn Nellie Shuttleworth Jane Slatzer Eliza Neal Sue McQuade Marguerite Spicer Dixie O’reily Della Reynolds Lina Davis Delpha Mathews Ermel Williams Elizabeth Walters Jeanette Livingston Laura Miller Anna Brown Geniveve Hartman Mildred Thompson Jean Williams Bonnie Neal Iva Dishon Ethel Wade Margaret Sherrard Myrtle Wallace Miss Thurma Thompson Anna Echart M. Wallace E. Williams Jean Bolton Toledo Joe Williams Columbus Ford Frasure Beverly Hellen Sayre Ruth Bell Logan Rainbow Missionary Club of O. Entertaining Evelyn Williamson Freda . Thomas Elizabeth Thomas Mary Blosser Jerry Blosser Margaret Colvin T.N.T. “Thimble, Needle and Thread Jack Thomas Rosa Wallace Irene Blosser Margie Colvin Roe McNa Billy McNab David Williamson Myrna Wallace

Ath ens Junior High Ping Pong Winners Named

Anna Mathers eighth grader won the girls division of the Ath ens Junior High School Ping Pong Tournament with Mary Ellen Chadwick as runner up. Joe Dilley ninth grader captured the boys division. Dinner for 26 followed at Mrs McClellan’s Chauncey home.

Anna Mathers Athens Mary Ellen Chadwick Joe Dilley

Kensington Club Luncheon Acknowledges Members Post Flood

The Kensington Club met at Mrs. Lea Stanton’s Hamden home with luncheon for members including Mrs. Mary Davisson and others. D. L. Tolson of Amesville, injured in the Federal Valley flood, returned to work after seven months convalescence. A science feature suggests prickly pear could power future automobiles.

Kensington Club Lea Stanton Hamden Mary Davisson C. S.strahl O. C. Moorhead George Scott J. T. Ogier, Jr J. R. Davisson Bert Funk H. H. Leive O. S. Ray H. E. Galvin D. L. Tolson Amesville Federal Valley

DeMolay Lodge members attend Athens Armory dance

Harold Minister Lorenzo Butts Ralph and Woodrow Ferrer Frank Ferrer and Hiram Love of the Chauncey Knights of the DeMolay Lodge in Athens attended a lodge dance at the Athens Armory.

Harold Minister Lorenzo Butts Ralph and Woodrow Ferrer Frank Ferrer Hiram Love The Chauncey Knights of the DeMolay Lodge Athens

Crisis in a Calm Room Aboard a Cottage Hospital

Ann lies recovering after a rescue by Rush ends, while Laurie and Enos guard her. She awakens in a dim room to find Laurie by her bed and Rush absent, as a nurse offers medicine and a tense confrontation with Ike erupts, testing relief and trust.

Laurie Tophill Ann Rush Laurie’seyes Enos Taurie Ike

Mason Clinic Births and Discharges Notice

Mason Clinic records list the admitting of Mrs Marion Aumiller of Hartford West Virginia on March 20 for minor surgery and discharge the next day. Also noted are births to Judy Jacks March 21 Rutland Ohio and Mrs Fannie Frost March 22 Flora Ohio. More births include a son to Mr and Mrs Fred Cooper Point Pleasant West Virginia March 21 and a daughter Deborah Kathryn to Mr and Mrs Leo Gibbs New Haven West Virginia March 23. Discharges include Charles E Knapp Mason West Virginia March 19 and Mrs Edward Powell and son Joseph Frederic Pomeroy March ette.

Marion Aumiller Hartford W.va Judy Jacks Myke Jacks Rutland Ohio Fannie Frost Flora Fred Cooper Point Pleasant Deborah Kathryn Leo Gibbs New Haven Charles E. Knapp Mason, W Vas Edward Powell Joseph Fredric Pomeroy Marchet Hee

Radio Station List for Midwest Area Networks

A compilation of radio stations and frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WHNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 6580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WHNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta

Evening 6 to 12 Broadcast Schedule Compilation

A dense listing of radio and television time slots with host names, program titles, and networks across the night. It covers 6:00 pm through midnight with news, music, comedy, drama, talk, and variety shows on CBS ABC MBS and other outlets, including repeats and featured guests.

Abe Cbs Network Abe-West Mbs-West Abe United Nations Cbs Jean McKenna Cbs Éast Lum Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Mbs Cbs Sports Pam Lavalle Abe Fanny Brice Cbg Rat Man Abe Burl Ives Alan Dale Chile Abe Danny Thomas Cba Billy Rose Abe Morgan-Ameche Bill Stern Dbs Tex Beneke Abec-West Nbbe Maupin Congress Nbe Piano Playhouse Frank Merriwe Archie Andrews Mary Lee Taylor Cbs Ozark Valley Folks the Meeks Abbott & Costello Mbsg Ed McConnell Cbs Land of the Lost Cbs Junior Junction Hollywood American Farmer Abe Pro Arte Farm Ed Tomlinson Overseas the Country Journal Doctors Today Abe Hospitality Club St. Louis Cbs Dance Music Doc L.Q., Jr Philadelphia Orchestra Cbs Symphony Orchestra Abe Lone Wolf Swanee River Boys King Cole Nhbe Siummarty Cook Jack Beall Mr. Ace Jane Cbs Modern Music Museum Hawaii Abe Abe Burrows Cbs Challenge of Yukon H. Carmichael Cbs Twin News Life of Riley Ross Dolan Sinatra Judy Canova Abe Vaughn Monroe Kay Kyser Chicago Theater Abc Abc Dance M. Downey Abc West

Morning to Night Radio Schedule Across Networks

A dense listing of radio programs and broadcast times spanning breakfast to midnight. The schedule includes music shows, talk segments, dramas, news blocks, and variety acts across CBS ABC NBC networks with multiple station notes and repeating time slots.

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