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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1949
Page
4
A history of subscription rates and church guidance urges young parents to involve the church in family life. It stresses parental responsibility beyond basic needs, shaping children with example and fostering quiet Sundays to enrich minds and character for a lasting family memory.
The article notes a milk price cut of one cent per quart in Marion, marking the second decrease since April 1. Grade A milk now sells for 17 cents.
In the President's Report John C. Baker argues modern universities must run well, employ inspiring professors, and treat students fairly. He urges critical policy review, bold experimentation, and teaching freedom and responsibility to foster unselfish leaders for mankind and government. The piece cites the 1787 Ordinance and Lao Tzu on service.
Churches opened the week with pastors urging parents to provide early and consistent home training and a good parental example. The record notes a lack of sufficient parental attendance to hear the advised guidance.
The Farm Bureau leader objects to tying farmer income to annual federal appropriations saying no economic group should stake its future on such a precarious possibility. He emphasizes practicality over regimentation or planned economy while acknowledging Brannan's proposals.
Mr and Mrs Robert Post announce the birth of a son named Bobby. Ida Dew spent a day with Sylvia Post. Grace Weaver Anna Basuman and Ilene Horn of Corning visited Eva Ivers and Virginia. Richard Post and family welcomed a visit from Odessa Duncan of Wrightown.
Senators Robert A Taft and John Bricker split on an amendment to distribute 300 million dollars in federal education aid. Taft voted against the measure Bricker voted for it.
Edson’s Column surveys a party scene at Spring Garden with Davies hosts and humor about money. It quotes Clare Boothe Luce on winning in Connecticut. It notes Poage’s opposition to Brannan farm plan and a dairy debate. Hoffman on Marshall Plan funds and counterparty concepts is explained with a traveler anecdote. The piece ends with France sensing new resolve after the North Atlantic Pact aiding a western German state.
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan notes the 1948 founding of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation and previews the first International Congress on Rheumatic Diseases in New York City. Scientists from Europe, Latin America, Australia and beyond will share papers over five days, aiming to advance understanding though no dramatic cure is expected.
Mrs Rose Forgo, with daughter Judy and Leona Thompson, attended Bible Study at Doris Dew's home. The Aberts family spent a weekend in Dayton. William Cavey and wife visited Marion for a day. Andy Williams traveled to Dayton for a weekend. Reece Thompson and Thomas Aberts families spent a weekend in Columbus and Marion.
Visits by C H Harris recall J P Weethee a famed early Athens County educator who headed a 40 student college on Mount Auburn near Sunday Creek. The piece traces Weethee family roots from 1798 and his roles from medicine to ministry and multiple colleges, plus his railway and coal-industry influence.
The government in a Monday release outlines a rent increase method for landlords split into small owners with up to four units and large owners with more than four. It sets target net operating income percentages and shows how increases are calculated, with petitions, notices, and appeals outlined.
The public forum criticizes Easter in a capitalistic era, contrasting sacred themes with consumer culture. It questions what readers will remember of Easter, Christ or consumer symbols, and notes Marie Dutton began Dover Township right of way grading in 1875 with geology reports and a last project, The Restitution, a weekly periodical.
The poem honors a mother for guiding the speaker through childhood and adolescence with maternal love and care. It recalls praying for protection and her passing to a peaceful afterlife in a Logan Ohio context, concluding with a hope to meet again in eternity.
A detailed listing of daily and Thursday radio programming for NBC WLW ABC WCOL WSAZ CBS WBNS WCHS WPAR MBS WHKC WMOA and related stations. Times cover 6:00 p.m. to midnight with news, dramas, comedies, variety shows, talk, and kiddies hours.
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