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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1948

Page

4

Costa Rica unrest sparks Cold War style split

In Costa Rica a Feb election crisis pits Otilio Ulate against Rafael Calderon Guardia with the Popular Front backing the government. After arrests, bombings, and a jailed candidate, Archbishop Victor Manuel Sanabria mediates before U S Ambassador Davis steps back to let Costa Ricans resolve the clash.

Washington Europe Middle East Eastern Asia Costa Rica Panama U.S Nathaniel P. Davis San Jose Czechoslovakia Otilio Ulate Rafael Calderon Guardia Calderon Guardia National Republican Party Vanguardia Popular Popular Front Ulate National Election Tribunal Electoral College Congress Republicans Victor Manuel Sanabria Sanabria Jose Figueres National Unionist Party Bankers’ Association Davis

Subscription rates list for The Messenger newspaper

The notice lists home delivery and mail subscription rates by carrier and mail, with prices for 1 year 26 weeks 13 weeks and shorter terms. Rates differ for Ohio and West Virginia, outside Ohio and West Virginia, and foreign subscriptions quoted on request. paper is registered as second class matter in Athens Ohio.

Carrer Ohio West West Virginia Athens

End of a perilous canoe voyage romance ties up

In a tense confession scene, Rush recalls dangers from a canoe trip and a lab secret uncovered by Laurie. Ann forgives and accepts Rush as the turmoil closes. She reaffirms love as the couple face the aftermath and the truth. The exchange resolves the emotional and perilous threads, ending with commitment.

Laurie Ann

Doctor explains pneumonia progress and penicillin cure

Edwin P. Jordan M D outlines how lobar pneumonia presents with sudden chills fever and sharp pain then responds to early diagnosis and penicillin or sulfa drugs. He notes death risk fell from about one in three to under one in twenty and answers readers questions on blood pressure.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D NEA

A-Bombs U Boats Dominate Senate Defense Talk

Senate defense hearing centers on a 19 to 25 draft and a 14 billion security appropriation but highlights A-bombs and U-boats. Forrestal says Russia lacks the bomb, yet possesses German experts. America needs manpower, strategic materials, and an operational air and sea force to deter and defend.

Senate Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal Russia Air Force Air Policy Commission Congressional Aviation Policy Board Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan

River Traffic Slow On Ohio With Low Water Readings

River traffic remains light on the Ohio as water levels continue to fall. At Gallipolis the upper gauge shows 21.0 and the lower 37.0 with rollers out of water, while Kanawha Falls records 8.40 and falling. boats Labelle, Progress, and Cornell were reported moving at various times.

Gallipolis Ohio River Wheeling Ohio Cornell Kanawha Falls

No World War III in Our Time Predicted by Column

The column argues there will be no major war between nations despite ongoing conflicts. It cites England, the Vatican, the Soviet Union, and the United States as disinclined to escalate, predicting a frail peace and a century of limited, stable arrangements.

Stalin Hitler Sullivan Congress America Russia Moscow England Europe Vatican Soviet Union Adolf Hitler Kremlin Pearl Danzig Mr. Truman Leahy Marshall Forrestal Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Washington

Sam Simmons Warns Wallace Candidacy Not a Laughing Matter

Sam Simmons argues Wallace's bid risks national heritage, likening electability to a political trap. He cites Roosevelt era tactics and warns of heavy influence from federal funds, party machines, and minority blocs, while acknowledging Wallace’s political skill and growing, devoted following.

Wallace Messenger Roosevelt Stalin Hitler Mussolini

Nelsonville urged to build industrial memorial building now

Louis Pughline of Nelsonville writes that the town should erect an industrial memorial building promptly to attract a lasting industry. He argues against delaying for bonds or waiting for a single firm, noting Logan’s two million dollar plant and a new hospital as contrasts to postponement.

Logan Nelsonville

Wise distrust and constant watchfulness are the parents of safety

A reflective quote emphasizes vigilance as the foundation of safety, noting that repeated caution breeds security rather than carelessness. The saying attributes wisdom to preventing harm through wary behavior and steady monitoring.

Gallipolis Forming Local Chapter of National Cancer Society

Gallia County forms a Gallipolis unit of the American Cancer Society with Mrs. Anna White named president. J P Kalina announces threefold goals research education and service while noting unit operates under AMA and Ohio medical society. Funds on hand total about 90 dollars with 200 plus dollars from prior campaigns. Charter signed by local leaders and officers listed. organization plans a 29 member executive group and a campaign drive.

Gallipolis Gallia American Cancer Society Anna White J. P. Kalina Cleveland American Medical Association Ohio State Medical Society Gallia County Medical Society White Clyde V. Mitchell Edward Parkins Perry Township Lola Mae Sutter Marshall Fowler

Poison ivy claim in Gallia County farmer longs for cure

In a village column by Dann O. Taber a Gallia County resident jokes about his first case of poison ivy from ivy roots. He details failed remedies, self treatment, and a plan to share free advice while noting the itch may pass like a cold and he hopes someone discovers a cure.

Dann O. Taber Gallia County

Holzer Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges

Gallipolis area hospital notes list admissions including Mrs. Ejisnagle, Mrs. Silvey, William Schriever, Mrs. Killingsworth, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Fultz, Mrs. Wheaton, Mrs. Durst, Mary Ann Lusk, Ann Phillips, Harry Godfrey, John Fowler, J H Anderson, and more. Discharges include Miss Martha Howell, Mrs. Dotson, Charles Romine, Sandra Price, and others. Births note a son to Mrs. Russell Greene of Wellston.

Gallipolis Robert Ejisnagle Jackson Hulbert Silvey Oak Hill William Schriever Harrisonville Howard Killingsworth Point Pleasant Sherman Smith W. E. Lewis Nitro Www E. S. Williams Miller Isaac Fultz Creola J. F. Wheaton Ashton W. Va William Z. Durst Pomeroy Mary Ann Lusk Ann Phillips Harry Godfrey John Fowler J. H. Anderson Bidwell Martha Howell Dixie Dotson Charles Romine Sandra Price Dewey Cantor Mary Margaret Tanner John Ireland Paul Ruttencutter John Ogan Charles Lewis Lucy Bright Harvey Smith Lewis Fisher Anna Slyh Charles Lutton Russell Greene Wellston

County Board Sets Election of Supervisors

Gallia County will elect two new supervisors on May 1 to fill expiring terms. Four petition contenders were named: Frank Mills Jr Crown City Nick Burleson Gallipolis Route 1 Joe Thompson Cheshire Route 1 and Dave Williams Rio Grande. Balloting will occur in the county agent’s office at Court House timeframe.

Gallipolis Gallia County Trimble Jones Crown City D. E. Burdell Rio Grande Hubert Lanier Vinton Clara Mae Mossbarger Gallia Hubert Stearts R. A. Wooten Bladen Carl Baker Lower River Road Rio Grande College Ralph Barker Soil Conservation Service J. D. Fitzgerald Gallia County Soil Conservation District Paul Evans Ralph Davis O. J. White Wendell Roush

Matthews Rites Scheduled Wednesday

Funeral services for David D. Matthews 63 will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Old Ruger Freewill Baptist Church. He died Sunday afternoon and lived two miles from Cheshire. Surviving are his widow Mamie Fraser and several children, brothers, and sisters. Interment is Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis David D. Matthews Turkey Run Cheshire Cheshire Board of Trustees Matthews Mamie Fraser Charles Marilla Swisher Matthews Ross Matthews Claude Ridenour Wayne Merlin Carroll Matthews Cheshire and Vicinity Stanley David Columbus Baker Matthews Vina Ables Noah Haskins Middleport Nina Saltzgaber Cline Matthews Rgger Freewill Baptist Church Gravel Hill Cemetery

Gallia Driver's Case Under Advisement

Henry L. Steinbeck of Gallipolis arraigned in Municipal Court on failure to yield the right of way after an accident. He pleaded not guilty and the case was taken under advisement by Judge William H. Jones. Howard Rose was fined $50 and costs and had driving rights suspended for six months for driving while under the influence.

Gallipolis Henry L. Steinbeck William H. Jones Howard Rose

Radio Programs Area Stations Listed by Call Letters

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

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Active Across Networks

A dense grid lists March 30 radio programming from abc cbs and mbs networks. It covers news reports sports music and entertainment slots from 6:00 p.m. to midnight including Amos and Andy Milton Berle and Red Skelton with multiple repeats and variety shows.

Radio Schedule Fragment Shows Morning to Evening Lineup

A noisy page lists radio programs with times and networks from 9:00 to 6:45 including Honeymoon in N Abe Breakfast Club CBS Ozark Valley Folks MBS Fred Waring Show CBS Music For You Abe My Story Drama Abe Hour of Serials CBS Say It With Music MBS Arthur Godfrey Show CBS Breakfast in Hollywood Abe Ben Alexander Show MBS Serials CBS Kate Smith Speaks MBS Words and Music Abe Daily Band Concerts MBS Concert Half Hour Abe Four Hours of Serials Abe Queen for a Day MBS Bride and Groom Abe Martin Block Records MBS Double or Nothing CBS Ladies Be Seated ABC The House Party CBS Paul Whiteman Records ABC Hunt Hunt Quiz CBS Winner Take All CBS Treasury Band Stand ABC School of the Air CBS Kiddies Hour Abe and MBS Lum and Abner CBS East

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-West Abc Science Cba Chicago Orchestra Cbs East Lum Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Cbs Abe Beulah Cbs News Uiton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily L. Herman Abe Bob Crosby Cbs the Green Hornet Mbs Harkness Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Milton Berle Judy—abe Mrs. North Cbs America’s Town Meeting Billy Rose Amos and Andy We the People Gabriel Heatter Fibber and Molly Abe Christopher Wells Boston Symphony Hour Abe Gregory Hood Bob Hope Red Skelton Abc West Oklahoma Ozark Valley Fred Waring My Story Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander Abe Kate Smith Abe Queen Abe Martin Block Paul Whiteman Lum

Patrick Man Is Chosen For Gallia County Inseminator

Walter Wedemeyer, a Patriot farmer, named inseminator for Gallia County artificial breeding program. He leaves Monday for a month of training at Ohio State University and in the field. Final instructions precede a Court House meeting on April 29 where signups rehearse details. Richard Kellogg of the Central Ohio Breeding Association will discuss work and start operations. Wedemeyer will be employed by the association with fees paid to them.

Gallipolis Walter Wedemeyer Gallia County Ohio State University Court House Richard Kellogg Central Ohio Breeding Association Mr. Wedemeyer

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Peter Edson Ae Rwer Ivuckceoca Lone Sandberg Shriber i Cp Vic | Inc Rush Enos Blanding Sam Cheyenne Tommy Penumonia van Johnson Dr. Jordan N. Y BY Jay Pranklin Sam Simmons the Public Forum the Messenger Louis Pughline National Cancer Society Faye Alban L. H. Stebbins Charles E. Holzer Charles E. Holzer, Jr J. Gordon Gibert Otto S. Carter Naomi Evans Steck Holzer Hospital Mathews Patrick Man By Galbraith
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