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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1949
Page
4
A composite quiz lists questions for men women and teenagers on sports history Bible knowledge and famous roles with a scoring scheme. It ends with a garbled answer block that seems to encode correct responses but is unreadable.
Four women Bea Cosgrove Agnes Firth Mabel Jones and Litzy Warren travel to Speare Island aboard the Simpatico. Island owner Henry Gough Harding offers a new life and divides tasks among house flock garden and sea. Bea hides a pistol and later discovers hidden electric lights as plans for a wife and a future unfold.
The public calls for a major revamp of federal agencies gain momentum with U S Comptroller General Lindsay Warren urging consolidation and elimination of duplicated bureaus. He warns that if Congress and the president fail to act, government waste will undermine democracy and taxpayers.
Hundreds of mothers and fathers visited their children at Ohio University creating one of the year’s highs on campus. The piece notes the lively scene and reflects on youth and campus life during the weekend event.
Parents enjoyed a rare delight visiting their children on campus. They toured the university, met students and Athenians, and felt proud of the opportunities afforded by the growing university. The visit highlighted campus beauty, tradition, and favorable weather.
A columnist frames the politics of reducing federal payrolls, noting warnings of recession and job losses. Congress debates spending, while some leaders defend high payrolls, and one advocate urges cross sector talks to sustain full employment.
Two hundred employees of the Columbus district office of the Veterans Administration were laid off Monday. About 650 have been laid off since February.
Washington notes report on the Beggars' Union of Marshall Plan nations discussing European recovery, Rosemary Murphy’s acting career, Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg in blue uniform, Vermont senators guiding legislators to Barkley, Flanders admitting ghostwritten speech, Czech finances and future need from Skala, and George H. Bender warning Republicans against southern alliances over civil rights.
A dense schedule of radio programs listing stations NBC WZW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus and others with time blocks from 5:00 PM to 6:60 PM featuring news, music, dramas, variety shows, and audience participation segments. Notable programs include The Beulah Skit, The Lone Ranger, Gabriel Heatter, Burns and Allen style, and community quiz shows.
Rome Township in Athens County holds a rich pioneer legacy. Revolutionary War veteran David Dailey walked to Vermont for pension papers. Daniel Stewart led woolen mill growth near Stewart. the Hatch orchard yielded the Rome Beauty apple. New England settlers and early roads linked Rome to Guysville and Federation. силь
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains brain tumor causes vary by location and size. Symptoms include headache vomiting and sensory or motor changes. Comprehensive exams and imaging aid locating tumors before surgery. early discovery and skilled surgery offer possible full or partial recovery. A second Q A discusses concurrent hyper trophic and rheumatoid arthritis.
Mrs Gloria Shoemaker records a flurry of visits as Bidwell and surrounding towns host guests from Gallipolis Columbus Dayton Clifton Cincinnati Adamsville Chillicothe and Vinton County with Mr and Mrs W C Fillinger and Mrs T J Moore among those hosting.
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