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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1947
Page
4
The paper outlines weekly carrier subscriptions at 25 cents and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia with yearly, half year, and quarterly options. It notes second class matter status under the 1918 act and mentions foreign rates on request.
DAVID LAWRENCE argues that anti tax-reduction policies hurt the capital system. He says high wartime taxes curb individual savings and equity financing, forcing reliance on debt and bonds while warning against creeping state socialism.
In a smoky old theater a fire breaks out during a maitred dance. Joel rescues Maurine and Cam as panic spreads. Cam trips, hits her head, and darkness overtakes the scene while flames lash through the rafters and bunting.
The piece argues the Marshall plan clarifies the gap between the United States and the Soviet Union and questions Russia's willingness to accept the plan. It notes Soviet influence via satellites and advisers, the strong wartime army, and the risk of rapid Soviet expansion if Europe starves or stagnates, while hoping Western policy avoids full-scale war.
The piece argues against peacetime price control in the United States. It warns that reviving OPA like measures would erode American ideas, create bureaucratic overreach, and invite a thriving black market harming consumers, producers, and retailers. It emphasizes national opportunity and warns against economic rigidity.
Discussion of Volume II of the European Economic Co operation committee report on the Marshall Plan notes the flood of statistics and the need to simplify. The Council of Economic Advisers argues the plan aims to build a stable world economy with aid below postwar programs and warns of inflationary risks from price upswings if not managed.
Mrs Albert Dilcher hosted the Needle Shuttle Club in Nelsonville. A bridge tea took place at Mrs C N Mackinnon with Mrs F D Forsyth assisting. Fourth and fifth graders from Chauncey schools attended a masked party at their building led by Misses Jessie and Florence Smart. Mrs S L Border of Chauncey celebrated her birthday with a surprise party. Prof W S Gamerstfelder addressed the PTA of the Ohio University Training School in Mechanicsburg on the proposed light beer and wine amendment.
Mrs R H Rawlings and her daughter Nancy left for New York to continue to Bermuda. Jean Houf gave a pep talk at the Athens High School football rally. John E Halliday Gal lipolis was elected Southern Ohio municipal judge, the youngest ever. Miss Robert Nute and Miss Agnes Anderson provided piano at the Social Sewing Society meeting. Jerry Katherman of the State Highway Patrol spoke at Logan Junior High on safety methods. Job 7 6 reflects a biblical verse about swift days and no hope.
Mr and Mrs D S Yates of Cleveland spend a week with Mrs Yates mother Mrs H C Swan. Mr and Mrs G W Curtis marked their 25th wedding anniversary Oct 19. Halloween party planned by local youths and Reedsville at the Methodist Church basement. Mrs Nellie Stethem visiting relatives in Paden City and Cleveland. Rev West preached at the Methodist Church. Miss Mary Ellen Andrew weekend with Five Points relatives. Herbert Chambers and Shiflet of Middleport visited Tuesday. Mrs Laura Swan returned from Belleville visit. Mrs Maggie Coleman of Parkersburg visited William Stethem. WSCS plans a church basement bazaar on Nov 21.
The speaker speculates Russia gained atomic bomb secrets from scientists or captured Germans. He notes a spy ring operated in Canada Britain and the US and suggests Russia would avoid United Nations control to ready a military use of the bomb. He argues Russia fears UN oversight and seeks to advance its own capability.
The Eye Bank for Light Restoration explains corneal grafting can restore vision for those with cloudy corneas when the scar is limited to the pupil area. About 80 percent of indicated operations succeed, using donor corneas from deceased hospital patients under aseptic conditions.
Gallia Meigs Reserve Officers Association members met at the Legion Home in Pomeroy to discuss a training program and forming a three battalion composite group with HQs in Portsmouth Circleville and Athens. Lt Col Irvin G Shepard and instructors from Portsmouth presented combat films and updates on reserve affairs.
Gallia area hospitals report admissions including James Irwin Gallipolis Route 2 and many residents from Wellston Pomeroy Bidwell and Oak Hill. Daughters born to Mrs Edgar Thomas and Mrs James Hively. Discharges include Ernest Wychoff Robert Massie Irene Knox and others.
Margaret Ann Stuart of Huntington widow of Magistrate John T. Stuart and a Gallia County native died. Surviving are Harry E. Stuart president of Try-Me Transfer & Storage Co. C W Stuart of Hurricane I J Harrington and Mrs Ernest Ger lach of Huntington a brother W E Drummond of Huntington. Pallbearers named include John D. Stuart Ray Knowlton Stuart and others.
The Rev. Rhein hart Wobus of Sidney will speak at 10 30 a m Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis. Sunday School is at 9 30 a m. Young People’s Society rally to Nelsonville causes cancellation of its 6 30 p m meeting. Circle gatherings and midweek services follow with choir rehearsals set. car accompaniment by Mr and Mrs Clarence Masters. Robert Fulton’s 1805 torpedo demonstration is noted as an early underwater explosive method and precursor to modern weapons.
The afternoon river report lists gauges on the Ohio at Gallipolis nine miles below Eureka at 188 and 12 feet with 8.5 feet on rollers. Passages include Semet at 11:50 p.m. and other vessels up or down between Marietta and Augusta, with Kanawha Falls gauge at 5.52 feet and Marmet locks noting Hook, Slack Barrett, and Bruce.
A reflective line from George Eliot on personal responsibility and identity. The quotation emphasizes that actions shape character as much as choices shape actions.
Radio program grid shows daily segments across NBC ABC CBS MBS and regional stations with news reports sports talks dramas comedies and variety hours from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am. Notable items include The Mystery Theater News at 10:00 pm Abe broadcasts and Dance Hour across networks.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks CBS, ABC, and NBC detailing morning through late night showings. Entries include music variety, drama, talk, news, sports, and quizzes with numerous hosts and programs such as The Story Shop Archie Andrews Drama Meet the Meeks Faithful News and The Grand Ole Opry.
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