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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1948

Page

4

Republicans Worry Over Senate Fight and 1952 Prospects

In a GOP fund letter to Ohio donors the aim is a Republican Senate majority next November with 32 seats up. Eleven Democratic seats from the Solid South plus others threaten GOP gains as four seats switch the balance if lost. Concerns focus on Oklahoma and Kentucky incumbents E. H. Moore and John Sherman Cooper and contests in West Virginia, Wyoming, and Oregon. The piece notes political maneuvering amid debate on Russia and atomic energy leadership.

Peter Edson Washington GOP Ohio Senate Solid South Oklahoma Kentucky E. H. Moore John Sherman Cooper Chapman Bevercomb West Virginia Edward V. Robertson Wyoming Guy Cordon Oregon Russia Moscow Ussr

Mason County field day draws 1500 at Mason High

POINT PLEASANT Mason County Schools held its first field day since the early 1950s at the Senior High athletic field. About 400 students from grades four through eight participated and total attendance was estimated at 1,500. Anna Lou Plants won the spelling contest with others earning district prizes, and Miss Kinnaird topped the essay competition.

Point Pleasant Mason County Robert H. Ferguson Otis Rice George Musgrave John D. Canterbury Mildred Chapman Richard H. Melrose Anna Lou Plants Henderson Sally Ann Burns Cologne Nina Keener Doris Mourning Robinson Ardis Smith Graham Susie Adams Arbuckle Betty Jo VanMatre Waggener Clara Louise Upton Union Charles Ray Shank Hannan Sonny Eden Cooper Rachel Juanita Kinnaird Woods School Clendenin Paul Thomas Washington Mason Don King Ordnance School Miss Kinnaird William H. van Horn Marietta Manufacturing Co Bobby Webb Roy Kincade

Nobody Ody Loves Fa Forever 5

Jessica Blake recalls a wartime romance with Tom Blake as she returns to a small southern town. A guarded encounter in Kentucky rekindles passion, revealing a vow of love and fate that will change her plans with Tay and her life.

Nobody Ody Margaretta Brucker Jessica Blake Lacey Tom Blake Betsy Jessien Blake Jessica Gordon Jiune Mary Belle Jessica Tay Haydn Tay Tom Annapolis Gordons O.K Kentucky

Truman Nomination Drives Southern Support for Republicans

In The Southern Weekly analysis, Truman’s nomination by the Democratic Party could push Southern voters toward the Republican ticket in November, with Mississippi, South Carolina, and Alabama likely to oppose Truman electors but not vote for the GOP outright. The piece argues the real foe is the Democratic Party itself, urging regional anti-administration southerners to back Republicans while still assuming Truman will be the nominee.

Truman Texas Mississippi South Carolina Alabama Mr. Truman National Democratic Party General Eisenhower CIO Political Action Committee Liberal Party New York Eisenhower Republican Party The Southern Weekly

Presidential power clash with Congress sparks debate

The piece argues Republicans fault the president for blocking legislation and warns of a potential dictatorship. It cites Truman and Roosevelt, claiming the executive seeks to dictate laws and undermine Congress, with the veto as a dangerous tool and Congress as the lawmaking body.

Ben Franklin George Washington Congress Truman Tom Townsend Justice of the Peace Charleston

Removing Fruit Stains With Lemon Juice Or Borax

Sponging stains with lemon juice followed by hot water removes fruit stains. If lemon juice is unavailable, borax provides an equally effective alternative.

Injunction Halts Railway Strike Promptly Says Judge Goldsborough

Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough issues an injunction halting an impending eight day railway strike by the Engineers Firemen and Switchmen unions. Trains run and government operations continue. Legal questions arise about the Rail Labor Act and constitutional authority.

Jay Franklin T. Alan Goldsborough Goldsborough United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Court of Federal United States Supreme Court Alvanley Johnston Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Firemen’s Brotherhood Brother Johnston Brotherhood of Judge Goldsborough

Athens County group elects officers at fall meeting

The Athens County Council for Childhood Education elected officers with Chris tine Porter as president Ebba Wahl strom as vice president Edith Wolfe recording secretary Genevieve Porterfield corresponding secretary Mabel Darst treasurer and Constance McLeod historian at a recent session. Mrs Sellers of Washington Township and Mrs Shaw of Good Hope attended an Ohio farm women meeting in Newark.

Athens County Council For Childhood Education Christine Porter Ebba Wahlstrom Edith Wolfe Genevieve Porterfield Mabel Darst Constance McLeod A. G. Sellers Washington Township Paul Shaw Good Hope Ohio Newark

The Doctor Says Alcoholism

The article discusses alcohol abuse in the United States, urging moderation and noting the need for better medical care for intoxication. It highlights Alcoholics Anonymous as a support option and calls for continued research and societal effort to address the problem.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D United States Alcoholics Anonymous

Miss Mil lie Bumgarner Visited New Haven Relatives

Miss Mil lie Bumgarner, cashier in Appalachian Electric Power Co. local division, spent a week in New Haven with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Green of Gallia visited Gallia weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Chapman. Mrs. Clayton Pullins attended Bidwell Porter High School banquet and dance. she is a graduate of the school.

Point Pleasant Millie Bumgarner Appalachian Electric Power Co New Haven Edward Green Gallia Mervin Chapman Viand St Max Dye Belle Paul Gygax Main St Clayton Pullins Bidwell-Porter High School Bidwell

Woodard Party Vacationing in Florida for Engineers Convention

Mr and Mrs G B Woodard with sister in law Mrs Marion Craig of Parkersburg travel to Florida for a vacation and to attend a marine engineers convention in 1st Petersbuyg during their trip.

Point Pleasant G. B. Woodard Marion Craig Parkersburg Florida

Final levy approval in Point Pleasant with 3089 to 1323 vote

The county court’s three year special levy to cover expenses beyond regular revenues was approved by voters in Point Pleasant. Final unofficial tally shows 3089 voting yes and 1323 no.

Point Pleasant

Visitors See Ill Raymond Brown in Charleston Hospital

Patient’s relatives Mr. and Mrs. John E. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Getty and Mrs. C. R. Emrick traveled from Point Pleasant to Charleston to visit Raymond Brown who is ill in McMillin Hospital. A nephew John E. Brown Jr. was in Washington on business for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. and spent the weekend there.

Point Pleasant John E. Brown Donald Getty C. R. Emrick Charleston Raymond Brown McMillin Hospital John E. Brown, Jr Washington Chesapeake and Potomac Telesphone Co

Wilson Rites Are Conducted

Funeral services for David L. Wilson a well known local businessman and deputy grand master of the IOOF lodge were held at 2 pm Sunday at Trinity Methodist Church. Burial followed in Lone Oak Cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers named.

Point Pleasant David L. Wilson Ioof Lodge Justice of the Peace Trinity Methodist Church Holly O. Shampblin Lone Oak Cemetery C. C. Spencer Nelson Gardner Charles Foglesong Roy Blessing H. A. Johnson William H

Charleston Man Fined and Others Face Charges

G H Hanshaw of Charleston was arrested Saturday by State Police on a driving while intoxicated charge. He pleaded guilty before a local magistrate, paid $50 fine and costs, had his license revoked, and his car impounded for six months. State officers also arrested Leon Stearns of Charleston on intoxication, and Tracy Bateman of Lancaster, Ohio, on the same charge. Chief Hoyt Imden and officers Yost and Kayser made the arrests.

Point Pleasant G. H. Hanshaw Charleston Dallas G Wilfong R. C. Dilley Leon Stearns Hoyt Jmden T. F. Yost Robert A. Kayser Tracy Bateman Lancaster, O

Carbon Co reports wells drilling in Mt Alto Flat Rock field

Columbian Carbon Co. said at week end its No. 1 well on the G. F. Wheeler farm was drilling at 1 160 feet and the Lee Hassell No. 1 at 2 070 feet in the Mt. Alto Flat Rock gas area. Thornton well has not begun.

Point Pleasant

Rayburn to Enlist in Navy After War Service

Charles E. Rayburn son of Mr and Mrs Lonnie Rayburn plans Navy enlistment within two weeks. He recently operated a local taxi after a four year service ending as BM2. He served mainly in the Pacific theater.

Point Pleasant Charles E. Rayburn Lonnie Rayburn Navy Pacific

Returns Checked in Point Pleasant Primary Probe

President Dorsel FE Wedge and Commissioner F B Lieving of the county court opened a formal post primary check on Tuesday. The process compares precinct totals with tally sheets to ensure accurate results.

Point Pleasant Dorsel FE. Wedge F. B. Lieving

Dexter Dexter visitors and local movements noted

Mr and Mrs Samuel Felt of Sylvania Ohio visited her mother Mrs Emma Strong. Mr and Mrs Leland Buckley of Milan Michigan spent vacation with Mrs Minnie Nichols. Several couples, including Grover Stout and Chris Deih, visited local residents. Mrs C E Stout substituted at Columbia School for Nellie Vale who was away in St Louis. Mr and Mrs Cecil McClade of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs F C Folden Jr and Mrs Cash Smith. Taxonomy of visits indicates a busy social week and family ties.

Columbia School Nellie Vale St. Louis Cecil MecClade Athens F. C. Folden, Jr Cash Smith

Wrist fracture from fall from trailer in Point Pleasant

Mrs. G. M. Scott of South Side is hospitalized at Charleston General after fracturing her wrist when she fell from a moving truck trailer on a Scott farm incline. The trailer broke loose from the tractor and she was transported by Chapman Ambulance.

Point Pleasant G. M. Scott South Side Charleston General Hospital Scott Farm Chapman

Radio Programs and Station List for NBC ABC CBS Networks

Radio schedules list area stations with frequencies and programs from NBC WLW Cincinnati to WSHS Charleston. It includes daily newscasts, kiddies hours, sports, music, and variety shows across CBS ABC MBS and local affiliates with times 6:15 through midnight and multiple repeats.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WNKC Marietta

Morning 9 to 6 Radio Schedule Highlights

A dense list of daytime radio programs featuring Morning 9:00 Honeymoon in New York and Breakfast Club, 10:00 Fred Waring Show, 11:00 Arthur Godfrey Show, 12:00 Welcome Travelers, 2:00 Four Hours of Serials, 3:00 Double or Nothing, and 6:45 Lum and Abner among others, with network affiliations CBS ABC MCA and local repeats.

Abe Cbs Network Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Abec You Cbs Chicago Orchestra Cbs-East Lum Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Augie Bond Abe Bob Crosby Abe Henry J Abe Gabriel Heatter Abe Sammy Kaye Abe My Friend Irma Abc Fish and Hunt Club Farl Godwin Fred Waring Abe Screen Guild Players Abe-Wei N. Y Nbe Abe Kate Smith Mbs Happy Gang Abe Queen Cbs Treasury Robert Q Lewis Ebs West Lum Cbs Éast

Reverend Dorsey Urges Seniors to Have Faith

At POINT PLEASANT the Senior Class sermon in the gym drew 130 class members plus patrons. Rev Daniel M Dorsey preached For Me to Live Is Christ urging faith in a higher power and a purposeful life as the High School Glee Club sang Teach Me to Pray and benediction followed.

Point Pleasant Daniel M. Dorsey Mr. Dorsey Christ High School Glee Club Holly O. Shamblin

Moystin Rites Held Sunday for Mrs Pearl Moystin

Rites for Mrs Pearl Evelyn Moystin wife of S C Moystin were held Sunday at 2 p m in Christ Episcopal Church with Rev Robert Findlay Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Lone Oak Cemetery attended by Women of the Moose past president. Pallbearers listed.

Point Pleasant Pearl Evelyn Moystin S.C. Moystin Christ Episcopal Church Robert Findlay Thomas Lone Oak Cemetery Women of the Moose F. W. Ingraham Robert J. Heslop Milton L

Mrs Somerville Improves After Illness In Holzer Hospital

Mrs R E Somerville of 1112 Viand Street who had been critically ill in Holzer Hospital for several days showed improvement on Saturday and was reported still improving on Sunday.

Point Pleasant R. E. Somerville Viand St Holzer Hospital

Blain Family Returns from Mayo Clinic Treatment

John A. Blain of Gallipolis Ferry, his son Kerr Blain of South Side, and daughter Mrs Stella V Mohr of Gallipolis returned Friday from Rochester Minnesota where both Mr Blain and Mrs Mohr were treated at the Mayo Clinic.

Point Pleasant John A. Blain Gallipolis Ferry Kerr Blain South Side Stella V. Mohr Gallipolis Rochester Minn Blain

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Ralph Flanders Vermont Harry Cain Charles W. Tobey New Hampshire Cain Flanders Federation of America (Atomic Sen Arthur Vandenberg Vandenberg David EF. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission Taft Dewey Stassen Lilienthal Carrie Postoffice Social, Econ, and Industris Goodby Sam Simmons George Dowler Nelsonville Evelyn Radford the Plains Waterloo Iowa Flying Valentinos Fanny Ball and Alvin and Clifford Gordon Phillips Olcott W. Va Henry O’bleness J. PD. Brown Masons William Ginsberg, Logan Washington D. C Oliver Scheibell Cora Dingman Lew Meese Hamden Rebekah Springfield Wilson Carbon Co Dexter Rev Dorsey Moystin By Galbraith
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