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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1947
Page
4
John W. Webb credit line notes Associated Press distribution and local news. Subscriptions priced at 20 cents weekly to the carrier, or by mail in Ohio and West Virginia for 1 year nine dollars, 6 months five dollars, 3 months three dollars, 1 month one dollar. Foreign rates available on request. Second Class Matter under the 1918 act.
Camellia Austin a dean's daughter spots Joel Conroy back at college as a veteran with plans to finish school on his subsistence loan. Cam aims to win him back at the Welcome Dance while Maurine Blair schemes and Herbert Powell hosts the party. Joel drifts from Maurine to Cam as the night unfolds.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday in the Main St Church of Christ for Mrs Mary Hodgson 68 of Hemlock who died Monday from a heart attack at her home. Burial in New Lexington Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Alice Tharp two sons Bernard and Lance all of Hemlock ten grandchildren eight great grandchildren three sisters and a brother. Numerous relatives and friends attended, with many local residents noted in attendance and visiting.
The piece argues for First Amendment protections amid House Un-American Activities Committee probes in Hollywood. It questions past liberal tactics, cites several political figures, and notes a rise in low-cost prepaid medical plans as a separate point.
Elizabeth Wilson of the Actuarial Society of America analyzes a proposed national compulsory health insurance bill calling it a socialized medicine bill of 1947. She estimates costs at 8 to 10 percent of payroll for coverage plus up to 15 percent for other social insurance, totaling as much as 25 percent. She warns that benefits expand and administrative costs rise, straining national finances.
Lawrence's Dispatch discusses how Marshall Plan planning could push broad control of US manufacturing, especially steel. An Midwestern industrial official warns allocating steel would burden government and harm efficiency, while auto makers push for more favorable distribution and fewer national restraints.
National Affairs discusses the Freedom Train and the Un American Activities Committee, the FBI loyalty probes, and the Civil Rights Blue Book. It argues democracy survives via disclosure over hysteria, while stressing loyalty checks for federal employees amid anti subversive scrutiny.
News from 25 years ago records Mr and Mrs Herbert Finsterwald buying a home in Athens from James Weidman. Kenneth Robbins’s Playmates attend his sixth birthday hosted by grandmother Mrs 8 S Winters.
Howard Merrett and his brother Lloyd Merrett reported a man helped push their disabled car to the curb in Cleveland and then robbed them of 27 dollars at gunpoint. The pair described the robber as a stranger who offered assistance before the theft.
Marietta residents Delbert Burkhart 25 and Walter Valentine 27 were killed when their car struck a utility pole near Marietta. Richard Adams 26, also of Marietta, suffered critical injuries in the crash yesterday.
Mrs Kean M Krabill aged 37 was killed Saturday night in an automobile accident near here. The report notes the collision occurred on a local road and investigators are reviewing the scene for details.
Dr. William A. O'Brien outlines lectures for expectant fathers covering involvement before during and after birth. Sessions include practice infant care plus Q A period where men ask concerns. Emphasis on supporting wives attending hospital delivery avoiding infection and breastfeeding.
Thurlow S. Robe of Athens urges readers to defeat the constitutional amendment earmarking gas tax license taxes and fuel oil revenue for roads. He argues it violates budget principles creates waste inflexibility shifts funds from other agencies and is improper for a constitution. He cites 1930s school funding losses and warns road interests will push self interest across public sectors.
Sam Simmons notes the local Chamber of Commerce earns praise for securing a box factory project in Point Pleasant. About 100 jobs will go to skilled workers, boosting the community’s economy and social standing despite a rival plant opening elsewhere. The writer contrasts this win with General Chemical Corp.’s Nitro location, favoring multiple smaller plants.
A sweet cherry tree on Harley Woode’s Albany farm is in full bloom amid warm October weather. Clyde Hooper suffered five broken ribs cutting timber on Oct. 28 and is treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
Local radio programs list area stations NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta with respective frequencies 700 1230 930 1460 580 1450 610 1490 KC
An extended Tuesday into Wednesday listing radio programs and times from CBS ABC NBC and others, including news shows, dramas, music, and kiddies hours with multiple repeats and regional notes across east west and central feeds.
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