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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1949
Page
4
The notice lists carrier and mail subscription prices for Daily and Sunday editions, with rates by week, month, and year. It notes different rates for Ohio and West Virginia areas and elsewhere, plus terms about delivery and entry details at Athens, Ohio.
In Southeastern Ohio farmers express souring views on postwar policy. They note higher sale prices but higher production costs, shrinking profits, and government patronage that helps big operators more than small, rugged individualists. They warn progress relies on private enterprise while noting job losses from automation and relief burdens.
A look at the sinking popularity of radio giveaway shows as one hits 66th and another 104th in ratings. Networks await court tests of the FCC ban but may see the programs die before a decision. Commentary compares media fate to a life grindstone and jokes about dieting for mothers.
Hal Boyle surveys Robert Penn Warren, the Pulitzer winner of All The King's Men, noting his slow craft, insistence on teaching while writing, and thoughts on American letters. Warren reflects on discipline, money, and the future of literature, joking that even Jesus could not condense his philosophy into a telegram.
Dr. Edwen P. Jordan explains that prostate hypertrophy rises with age and can obstruct urine flow leading to frequent urination and nocturia. Catheter use offers temporary relief but long term reliance is risky. treatment is surgical as no medicine shrinks the gland. He notes surgery options exist to relieve symptoms and remove excess tissue.
James Marlow surveys President Truman's recent speeches on world recovery and free enterprise. He notes Truman argues for modest government role to foster initiative and growth, while acknowledging past government interventions from tariffs to antitrust and minimum wage laws. The piece ponders how far government should go without undermining free enterprise.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Howell and Dolores and Nancy attended Mrs. James Radford's funeral in Laurel Cliff. John Diehl and family returned from Columbus Georgia while Diehl remained ill. Ernest Spencer and Letha Russell are noted visitors and Harve Eastman injured a hand from a fall at home. Births are announced for a son to Lloyd Wright and for a son due Oct 22 to Raymond Michaels and spouse.
A reader quiz lists ten questions for men women and teens about baseball state representation literature and biblical figures. Answers appear garbled at the end with a string of odd characters and misordered text.
Mr and Mrs John McGathey observe their 50th anniversary on October 18 with family guests including J S McGathey of Dayton K G Kirkendall of Gallipolis and Adaline Poston of Lancaster. The couple married in McArthur October 18 1899. A new telephone line between Union Furnace and Starr has been completed with new phones installed.
News items highlight personal travel and gatherings in Pomeroy Athens Gallia County and surroundings. Mr and Mrs Laban Hill plan winter in Sarasota while John W Dowler returns from Pittsburgh area work. Gallia Academy hosts tea and National Education Week observances. Two Pomeroy residents fined for out of season hides. Two robberies reported in Logan with one loss. October rainfall in Athens sets record low. Dr and Mrs Copeland visit Urichsville. Murray High beats Rutland 12 to 7 with Burney Currens scoring. Mr and Mrs Thorn return from Jellico Tenn after a three week trip.
Kyger Kyger-Roland Rupe is reported recovering in a Parkersburg hospital from gunshot wounds to face and chest sustained during a hunting incident. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rupe visited him as neighbors and relatives move about in the community.
Mrs. Rachel Evans and family from Gallipolis spent a day with her parents. Several residents including the Wicklines in Rio Grande and the Shoemakers at Porter hosted relatives and friends for visits. News mentions Dayton trips, Huntington guests, and a weekend with Viro Reynolds.
Jenny gains custody of the twins after a drizzly September divorce hearing. Tod faces the six month wait before final decree as he contemplates his failed marriage to Jenny and entangled love with Liz. Liz confronts Tod at the office while Conover reassures him of his place in the firm.
Today's listings show a dense grid of programs for NBC WLW CBS WENS WCHS and others from Cincinnati to Parkersburg. Notable entries include Frank Sinatra, Gordon MacRae, Kate Smith, and Bob Hope style entertainment, news, dramas, and musical variety across day and night parts.
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