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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1948

Page

4

Subscription rates and mailing options for Pete a Matto News

The notice lists home delivery and mail subscription rates for Pete a Matto News. Rates show weekly carrier payment of 25c, various yearly and multi month terms, and different prices by location including Ohio West Virginia and outside states. It notes Second Class Matter at Athens Ohio post office and that foreign rates are available on request.

Ohio West Virginia Entereo Athens

Trieste debate tied to U S influence and Mussolini era

Jay Franklin critiques U S policy on Trieste and Fiume linking it to American diplomacy, Mussolini era gains, and Cold War era rhetoric. He argues U S pressure on Italy during elections risks coercion and hypocrisy while appealing to immigration threats to sway votes.

The Innocent Impostor in a Crowded Night Train

Patience Mond travels from Liverpool Street to London with Paul Taylor on a crowded train. He notices her, hopes for conversation, and a delay at a level crossing strands them in a moonlit moment. She fears her aunts’ worry while he contemplates offering help and possibly stepping into her world.

Patience Mond Oxford Circus Stanton Academy of Dressmaking Madame Girard Patience Helen Alice London Academy Paul Taylor Broxbourne Paul Burnt Mill Oakley

Steel Price Shifts and The Retailer’s Viewpoint

The piece argues steel costs rise due to postwar plant upgrades and higher construction prices. It notes uncertainty over demand, pressure to keep prices fair, and the retailer’s rock bottom margins. Retailers seek efficiency and inventory control, blaming price movements on consumer interests.

Fire Hazards and Fire Prevention Urged in Spring

The piece warns that fire loss peaks in winter but rises again in spring and summer as travelers use rural areas and timbered land. It cites grass on vacant lots and burning trash as causes, calls for strict local laws, and urges individuals to clean up and ensure fires are fully out before leaving.

Forest Service

Good business practices and price restraint trend

The article discusses aggressive price management by retailers from independents to chains. It highlights an anti inflation program urging members to resist price increases, noting the tough but profitable nature of honest retailing amid intense competition and market pressures.

Letail

Costa Rica's Communist Rise Shifts Balance of Power

Washington reports flag a Costa Rican movement led by Maria Isabel Carvajal known as Carmen Lyra. The Popular Front now holds seven of 57 seats in Congress and can sway legislation as the main balance of power amid an evolving political scene.

Washington O. Henry Costa Rica Panama Nicaragua United Fruit Company Caribbean United Fruit Pacific Coast San Jose Pacific South America Maria Isabel Carvajal Carmen Lyra Manuel Mora Popular Front Congress Mora Third International Moscow Communist Party Vanguardia Popular The Rodolfo Guzman Shoemakers Costa Rican Politbureau West Virginia Front Republican Party Unionist Party

The Doctor Explains Hookworm Disease Origins and Treatment

The article outlines hookworm disease history with names like miner's anemia and Egyptian chlorosis. It explains two parasite species, transmission through contaminated soil, symptoms such as fatigue and paleness, and prevention via sanitation, footwear, and food prep. Treatments exist but require care.

Pacific Islands

Pennsville Weekend Visits and Local Health Updates

Miss Madelyn Hilaman of Columbus visited her grandparents over the weekend. Students from various colleges are home for Easter vacation. Gayland Davis, son of Mrs. Laura Davis, has been discharged from the Army after 18 months of service. Mrs. Keith Hilaman and grandmother Mrs. Bertha Williams spent a day at Freemont with Mrs. Hilaman’s parents. Mrs. Alice Drake Minnie Davis and Mrs. Annie Mercer were ill. Raymond Embree was admitted to a hospital with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Drake of Greene County visited his sister and mother, Mrs. Alice Drake. Frank Danson is convalescing from a severe heart attack. Miss Jane Anne van Fossen of Zanesville spent a weekend at her home here. Gold van Fossen.

Pennsville Madelyn Hilaman Columbus Gayland Davis Laura Davis Keith Hilaman Bertha Williams Freemont Alice Drake Minnie Davis Annie Mercer Raymond Embree Ernest Drake Greene County Frank Danson Jane Anne van Fossen Zanesville

Chauncey VFW Members Stage Home Talent Show

Chauncey Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors a home talent production titled Fun For You to be held April 13 and 14 at the Chauncey Dover High School auditorium. Director Mrs. Dorothy Baker of Kansas City will lead about 60 Chauncey residents in impersonations and acts from Breakfast Hour to Quiz Kids plus a baby contest.

Chauncey Chauncey Post Chauncey- Dover High School Dorothy Baker Kansas City Wil Tom Breneman Dr. I.Q Joe Kelly Uncle Ezra VFW

Haney-Gross Clothing Store Sells Out After 13 Years

The Haney-Gross clothing store at 41 S. Court St. ends 13 years in business as Dr. and Mrs. Lowell E. Burnelle of Glouster plan a two month European tour starting in New York. Dr. Burnelle will study at Eastman clinics in Brussels London and Paris.

Haney-Gross Clothing S. Court St Lowell E. Burnelle Glouster New York Europe Dr. Burnelle Eastman Brussels London Paris

Dinner Honoring Grand Master Blakemore At Lancaster

Joe Morris Harry Hammon Earl Bensonhaver Marvin Conkle and Carl Anderson of Logan attend a dinner and meeting at Lancaster in honor of Grand Master Blakemore of the Ohio Masonic order.

Joe Morris Harry Hammon Earl Bensonhaver Marvin Conkle Carl Anderson Logan Lancaster Blakemore Ohio Masonic Order

Coonskin Library Origins Traced to Ames Township

Heber H. Henry of Athens, descendant of the Cutler family, located the Coonskin Library site. Henry notes books funded by contributed animal pelts were first housed at Capt. Benjamin Brown's home in Ames Township, marking the start of The Western Library Association.

Heber H. Henry Athens Cutler Coonskin Ames Township Henry Capt Benjamin Brown Western Library Association

Richards Named Berry Hotel Manager Arrives with Family

Twenty five years ago W. N. Richards took over as manager of the Berry Hotel. He and Mrs Richards and their family arrived from Parkersburg West Virginia to begin their new post and residence in town.

W. N. Richards Berry Hotel

Guests of P. G. Wetherell Stew art

Mr and Mrs Wetherell of Bremen visited as guests of P G Wetherell Stew art during a local social event.

P. G. Wetherell Stewart Mrs. Wetherell Bremen

Logan Police Warn Of Paper Tag Auto Violations

Logan police were alerted by the secretary of state about operating vehicles without license tags. They warned owners using paper tags and cards that they face arrest and prosecution.

Logan Secretary of State

William Collins and Son Leave McArthur for Detroit on Business

William Collins and his son Donald of McArthur departed for Detroit to attend to business matters, with plans to return likely within a few days.

William Collins Donald McArthur Detroit

Hat Sale Planned By Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers met at Mrs. Jessie Johnson's home on Lexington Ave for a business session and benefit party. Plans include a hot sale and potluck at the Church of Christ parish house, with the next meeting set for April 6. Attendees include Mrs. Lucille Showalter and others.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers Jessie Johnson Lexington Ave Johnson Church of Christ Parish House Lucille Showalter Hazel Perry Ida Bellelchies Myrtie Tippie Iva Hillyer Helen Hart Rhoda Oliver Mary Adams Ollie Hillyer Virginia Mitchell Lena Bailey

Davies Family Hosts Guests Over Easter Break

Chauncey and Mrs Harrison Davies of The Plains welcomed their daughter Miss Aileen Davies a Cleveland Garland Heights School teacher for a 10 day Easter visit. Also visiting were son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bernard Bingman of Columbus who visited Mr and Mrs Everett Bingman.

Chauncey Harrison Davies the Plains Aileen Davies Garfield Heights Cleveland Bernard Bingman Columbus Everett Bingman

Easter Visit Ties Worthington Nel sons to Plains Folks

Mr and Mrs Dow Nelson and daughter Linda Rae of Worthington Ohio spent the Easter vacation visiting their parents Dr and Mrs L D Nelson and Mr and Mrs Ray Michael in The Plains.

Chauncey Dow Nelson Linda Rae Worthington Ohio L. D. Nelson Ray Michael the Plains

Bible Class To Meet At Plains Church Home

Ladies Bible Class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene will gather Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Iva Rutter with class president Mrs. Elzina Wharton presiding.

Chauncey The Plains Church of the Nazarene Iva Rutter Elzina Wharton

Sweazy Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Ben Sweazy and daughter Mary return to East Gulf West Virginia after several days with the former's parents Mr and Mrs Porter Sweazy. Mont Howson and Clifford Jolly have exchanged houses each moving to a new home. Mrs George Barber.

Carbondale Ben Sweazy Mary East Gulf W. Va Porter Sweazy Mont Howson Clifford Jolly George Barber

Millfield and Greens Run Churches of Christ Unite Friday

Richard Wilcox announced a church night event joining Millfield and Greens Run Churches of Christ at the Trimble Church of Christ Friday night. The announcement frames a community gathering led by local church members.

Chauncey Millfield and Greens Run Churches of Christ Trimble Church of Christ Richard Wilcox

Measles Recovery Reported in Chauncey Family

Sharon Ann Chauncey daughter of Mr and Mrs DeWitt Walker is recovering from measles at the family home on W Mound Street Chauncey.

Chauncey Sharon Ann

Funeral Attended by Finneys and Relatives in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs W A Finney Edwin Howells and Hugh Finney of The Plains attended the funeral of Carl Hartley at the Nelsonville Church of Christ Sunday afternoon.

Chauncey W. A. Finney Edwin Howells Hugh Finney the Plains Carl Hartley Nelsonville Church of Christ

Easter Dinner Guests Entertained in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pendergrass of Chauncey hosted Easter Sunday dinner at Jacobs Ave. for their children and grandchildren, including Pete Pendergrass and daughters Judith and Kay, Charles Pendergrass and daughter Sue, Columbus. Jimmie Smith and daughter Nancy of Nelsonville. and Rollie Figgins with wife from Columbus.

Chauncey Roy Pendergrass Jacobs Ave Pete Pendergrass Judith Kay Charles Pendergrass Sue Columbus Jimmie Smith Nancy Nelsonville Pendergrass Rollie Figgins

Donna Louise Channell confined by measles at home

Donna Louise Channell daughter of Mr and Mrs William Channell The Plains is confined to home due to measles in a brief home notice from the local page.

Chauncey Donna Louise William Channell The Plains

Radio Programs and Station Listings for Area Networks

Radio schedule outlines NBC WLW in Cincinnati and other stations in Columbus Huntington Parkersburg and Marietta with a full daily slate of newscasts dramas comedies variety programs sports and serials across multiple networks and times. The listing includes show titles hosts and time blocks for mornings afternoons and evenings with occasional repeats and west east network variations.

NBC WLW Cincinnati Abc-Wcol Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS Abc Dbas Abc-West Mbs-West Chicago Orchestra Cbs-East Lum Abner Cbs West Lowell Thomas Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Rollini Bob Crosby Kaltenborn Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Dennis Day Great Gildersleeve Vox Pop Billy Rose Abe Mark Warnew Abbott & Costello Abe Gabriel Heatter Abe the Whistler Jimmy Durante Alan Young Abe Weat

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Pete A Matto Werein Trieste By Jay Franklin Italy Republic of Venice Adriatic Fiume Central Europe Austria Hungary Czechoslovakia Hapsburgs Venice Vienna Woodrow Wilson Yugoslavia Mussolini Mr. Byrnes Tito General Marshall United States de Gasperi America McCormack Boston U. S Liverpool Street Whole England By Renee Shann Renee Shana NEA Service, Inc Peter Edson Edwin P. Jordan, M.D NEA Service Sam Simmons Point Pleasant 16Th St U. S. Engineer Corps N. Y Oklahoma Ozark Valley Fred Waring My Story Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander Abeo Kate Smith Nbe Abe Martin Block Paul Whiteman Hunt Lum By Galbraith
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