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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1949

Page

4

Speare Island court opens in the Lilly Warren case

Fret Stilwell and companions stage an informal court on Speare Island to investigate the death of Lilly Warren. Henry Harding presides as jury but the session erupts in tension as suspects and onlookers dispute timelines and motives.

Fret Stilwell Speare Island Henry Gowah Harding Worth Lilly Warren Sillwell Harding Ben Cosgrove Lilly Ben Speare Mabel Mollie Stark Agnes Nona McGuire George Bascombe Fred Sillwell Speare Island Court Miss Cosgrove Nona

Public service carries risk and need for perspective

James Marlow surveys the toll on leaders like Forrestal Lilenthal and Hoffman as public life invites praise and abuse. He quotes David Lilienthal on how criticism, fair or unfair, is central to democracy and cautions officials to keep long view amid pressure.

James Marlow Washington Forrestal James V. Forrestal Hale Boggs Louisiana Paul Hoffman Studebaker Corporation Marshall Plan Lilienthal David E. Lilienthal TVA Atomic Energy Commission Senator McKellar Tennessee Senate House

Eating Your Care The Budget and Tax Proposals

The piece critiques a proposed shift requiring corporations to pay taxes within six months after earnings. It argues the plan would not fix a three billion deficit and could mislead about financial health, enabling more government spending. It condemns administration spending and warns of red ink and ruinous taxation.

Washington

There's A Law On Slow Drivers And Speeding

The article notes Ohio has a law to curb drivers who impede traffic by driving too slowly or at illegal speeds. It argues that slow or rubbernecking motorists cause accidents similar to fast drivers and cites legislative attempts to ensure steady vehicle movement on busy roads.

Ohio

Reminder of gas safety after recent disaster in Athens

A column warns that gas fuels carry persistent dangers from leaks to explosions and calls for regular home inspections. It notes risks from faulty chimneys, furnaces, and careless use by children or forgetful adults, urging vigilance and timely plumber checks to prevent repeats.

Athens

Hollywood Writers Sue Major Film Producers

Hollywood writers who refused to testify before the House Un American Activities Committee sue major film producers for 51.9 million dollars under the Sherman Anti Trust Act. The suit joins a series of actions by suspended writers and directors over politics being their own business.

Los Angeles Hollywood House UN- American Activities Committee

Hay fever pollens and treatment overview

The article explains how hay fever symptoms depend on pollen type, with trees, grasses, and ragweed causing reactions at different times. It describes skin testing to identify culprits, injections to reduce sensitivity, and the role of newer short acting drugs with medical advice, noting risks of sleepiness and accidents.

Club Presidency Given To Zanesville Woman

Mrs. Hes ter H. Wickens of Zanesville is the new president of the Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Unopposed for the post, she was elected yesterday at the federation convention's end.

Cincinnati Hester H. Wickens Zanesville Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Wickens

Guatemala and anti US sentiment shadow new airline link

Edson reports on a quick Guatemala City visit during TACA Airlines' daily New Orleans service. He notes strong anti American feeling tied to Spanish Republican refugees and leftist groups, with signs abroad condemning the Marshall Plan and NATO pact while U.S. trade dominates. He highlights Arevalo's socialist reforms, labor codes, and labor unrest against United Fruit, plus concerns over Spanish refugees entering Guatemala's diplomatic circle through a new Instituto Diplomatico-Cultural opening June 1.

Guatemala City Guatemala Taca Airlines New Orleans U. S John Gunther Spain Juan Jose Arevalo Latin America U.S United Fruit Railroad The Power and Light Company TACA E! Salvador Waterman Steamship Interests Mobile Ala Richard C. Patterson Communist Party Western Hemisphere United States Arevalo Enrique Munoz Meany Minis Ter Paris Munoz Meany Instituto Diplomatico-Cultural Jose Leon de Petre Central South America Rafael de Buen

Mother's Day Services and Socials Highlight Local Church Observances

Churches held Mother's Day services with Rev. O C Lockwood and Rev Ed wards H Dickinson leading at the Methodist and Congregational churches. A Bible was given to the John Bryan family for the largest attendance, and a tea and candlelight service followed. Local attendees joined regional garden club events in Marietta, with numerous visits and open houses noted among residents and guests.

Coolville Edwards H. Dickinson Rio Grande O. C. Lockwood Methodist Church John Bryan Congregational W. E. Bingman Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Marietta Billie White Pauleta White Mabel Chevalier Rachel Harpold Lena Davis Helen Chapman Eva Lockwood Hazel Parrish Verie Davis Irene Dodd Ethel Kincade Doris Walden L. C. Brafford Charles Bentz Wilma Dunfee David Nease Pomeroy E. G. Ashcraft Forrest Newhard Clair Gaskins Sylvia Barberton Frank McPherson Harold McPherson Columbus C. R. Riddle Parkersburg Ronald Bailey Paula Bailey C. B. Kincade Clyde Parrish Alda Larson Louella Smith C. L. White Chillicothe Veterans’ Hospital J. A. Gibbs Athens G. O. Shanks E. M. Daugherty C. L. Stout Nelsonville Dale Reed C. A. Selby Richard Williams Ruth Rita Albany Warren Baker Eugene Little Hocking Nancy Davis A. W. Brandeberry J. B. Kennedy Ind Leora Bingman Edwin E. H. Dickinson W. J. Anderson Karen Huntington Rex Anderson Torch P. E. Bingman John Aiken Pee. Sheets C. C. White Waterford Everett Bingman

Quiz Hall by Wilton E. Hall

A trivia quiz with sections for men women and teenagers tests general knowledge and reading comprehension. The quiz includes questions on heart rate Nero and Rome, camera types, chicken breeds, sayings, sauces, and a historic obituary, followed by a garbled answer key snippet.

Community party honors Pearl McGuire before move to Ft Meade

Members of the EUB Church hosted a party at the Union Furnace church for Pearl McGuire who will soon move to Fort Meade Maryland. SFC Paul McGuire from Fort George G Meade is home on a twenty day leave. Several local families visited one another during weekend gatherings and get togethers across Lancaster Canton Elyria and Logan.

Union Furnace EUB Church Pearl McGuire Ft. Meade Maryland McGuire SFC Paul McGuire Ft. George G. Meade Hall Downhour Elyria Frank Weed Dan Jones Joan Edwin Warthman Logan John Bumgardner Ronnie Columbus Ernest Murray Bill Vanfossen Susan John McGuire Paul Zimmerman Amy Lou George Geiger Larry Tommy Lancaster Brent Geiger Don Ames Martha Parker Canton Walter McGee Lake Hope

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Networks and Programs

A detailed daily radio timetable lists programs across ABC CBS and MBS networks. It features news blocks, dramas, comedies, game shows, music hours, and kiddies slots with multiple repeats and regional variations.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-Wert Abe Cbs Abe Lowell Thomas Mbs Abe Basie Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Cbs Lone Ranger Abe Gabriel Heatter Cbs Sports Blondie Dagwood Abe Mr. Chameleon Gildersleeve Cbs International Airport Abe Scattergood Baines Abec Abe Capitol Cbs T'S News Abc-Wem Abe Kate Smith Hollywood Abe Bob Poole Bob Lewis Abe Bill Slater Kay Kyser Treasury Cbs Kiddies West

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