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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1947
Page
4
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In a nationwide opinion poll, 1500 lawmakers and editors offered blunt judgments on Europe aid and the Marshall Plan. Quotes range from calls for bipartisan action to fears of communism, with supporters urging bonds and cautioning repayment while critics mock the plan and U N performance.
Cam grapples with jealousy after Joel sends Maurine a bouquet and a note asking for a second date. Joel’s leaving Cam’s gaze unsettled as he appears with Betty Lawrence and a jaloppy ride, while Cam copes with mixed emotions and a restless longing for a simple reconciliation. The scene ends with Cam outwardly composed as the day moves on.
An authoritative analysis warns that international pressures will sustain government controls and high prices. It argues Marshall plan politics may shift food, raw materials, and manufactured goods to Europe, prolonging shortages and inflation while outreach abroad fuels 1948 political gains.
Washington column argues the Harriman panel trims hardline free enterprise in the Marshall plan and risks waste by funding European governments with mixed methods. It warns Britain’s socialist policies threaten Ruhr coal output while urging strict oversight of a 12 to 17 billion dollar aid program.
Gerald Collins of Columbus spent a weekend at J. E. Radekins. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Morris of Athens visited here. Frank Westfall cut his head after a fall while working on Crabtree house built with Luther Harvey. J. E. Radekin and others traveled to Mason City and Beverly on business. Laurel Grange members attended Pomona meeting in Harrisonville. Mrs. Martha Mace visited granddaughter Mrs. G. A. Radekin.
An editorial cites iodized table salt as key to rare goiter in Michigan children and urges renewed use though sales have slipped. It notes past legislation and cautions that excessive iodine can harm a few, while adults remain unaffected.
Sam Simmons comments on President Walter Reuther and the United Auto Workers urging price cuts and heavy taxation on automakers. He argues price reductions would cripple earnings and questions stockholder returns, while noting US Steel’s expansion costs and concern over recovery of that investment.
Fifteen members of the Reedsville M E Church youth group met with Rev and Mrs E Parker West at the Methodist parsonage. Officials listed include Bert Barnett president Charles Hall vice president Mrs Garnet Johnson secretary and Mrs Dorothy Riebel treasurer. Plans were made for a November 15 public chicken dinner in the church basement with tickets on sale and a following program. A Farmers Institute opening address titled A Parents part in Character Building was announced for Long Bottom Reedsville on November 11 by Rev Mr West. Residents visiting and events include Mr and Mrs Walker Bills of Wheeling with G S Kimes, Miss Fairy Belle Kibble visiting Parkersburg with Mildred Kibble, Mrs Edith Hilfinger hospitalized, and Mrs Nettie Cowdery visiting East Liverpool. Nearby trips include Mrs Mabel Barnett heading to Sandusky for Soldiers and Sailors Home work and Mrs Frank Miller of Columbus visiting family in Reedsville.
New Lexington notes list court actions including corrective sheriff deed filing for Harry and Gladys Sterling. Executors appointed in multiple estates. estate valuations and final accounts filed for Arlo Fuller and others. Civil suits involve Crossan v Hammer, Appleman v Appleman, Upson v Shaver, with alimony and cruelty claims. Marriage, realty transfers, and administrator appointments noted along with fines for intoxication.
The six month old marriage of William and Doris Kastely Bradley Kaste ly of Athens was dissolved in Common Pleas Court on grounds of extreme cruelty. Kastely was granted a divorce, and the defendant was restored to her former name. Mrs. Galloway Hostess Glouster Past Noble Grands Club meets at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Lillian Galoway as hostess.
A catalog of radio outlets with network affiliations and broadcast frequencies. NBC WLW in Cincinnati at 700 KC ABC WCOL in Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC
A detailed Wednesday November 12 schedule lists 6:00 pm news and kid shows across abc, cbs, nbc, and mbs with music, sports, dramas, and variety programs through midnight. Notable entries include Red Barber sports, The Lone Ranger drama, The Great Gildersleeve, Abbott & Costello, and The Duffy Tavern with a finale Dancing Continued on abc west.
Daily lineup lists morning to evening radio segments including Breakfast Club ABC Oklahoma Roundup CBS Shady Valley Folks MBS Fred Waring Show ABC Music For You CBS My Story Drama ABC Betty Crocker Talk ABC Say It With Music MBS Arthur Godfrey Show CBS Breakfast in Hollywood ABC Ben Alexander Show MBS Serials CBS Kate Smith Speaks MBS Words and Music ABC Daily Band Concerts MBS Concert Half Hour ABC Four Hours of Serials ABC Queen for a Day MBS Bride and Groom ABC Martin Block Records MBS Double or Nothing CBS Ladies Be Seated ABC The House Party CBS Paul Whiteman Records ABC Hunt Hunt Quiz CBS Winner Take All CBS Kiddies Shows 1% hrs West repeats later ABC School of the Air CBS Treasury Bandstand CBS Lum and Abner CBS East
Edwin Holland of Nelsonville entertained 26 friends for his 14th birthday. Miss Lucile Wells hosted a luncheon and social at her home. Elizabeth Earhart won a progressive bridge game hosted by Mrs. George C. Hawkins at the McKinstry home. Dr. G F Moorman opened a chiropractor’s office in Logan.
Chester and surrounding area residents report visits and family news. Floyd Ridenour and Fred Rice stay with Bernard Eiselstein in Akron while Harold Trussell welcomes a newborn son born Oct 28. Guests include Gerald Eiselstein and Jack from Columbus, Shirley Summerfield with Ernest Brown, and visitors from Powhatan Point and Jamestown.
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