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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1949
Page
4
The piece notes a public remark by Yellen to a joint crowd of 200000 pondering the fate of the “whole man” as work and thought diverge ever more. It questions whether social changes threaten unity of character and purpose.
Tod visits his ailing mother as Jenny faces a love triangle with Ted and Rick. Jenny longs to marry Rick but realizes Ted has changed and may still need her. Rick guides her to consider Ted’s progress and the possibility of a future with Ted back in her life.
A University of Indiana professor humorously predicts football's decline by 1960 due to platoon systems expanding beyond control. He foresees powerhouses like Michigan and Notre Dame fielding specialized units, doubled stadiums, and chaotic tunnel traffic leading to mixed signals and self-matched showdowns.
Readers test knowledge on topics from geography to literature with ten questions. Correct answers award ten points each and a final score classifies as Genius to Fair, covering men women and teens.
A highway crew in eastern Athens County explains why road resurfacing is costly for taxpayers. They note 35 ton trucks wrecking a rough mile on a federal highway and compare this to a parallel railroad that carries larger loads and contributes to the county treasury for road upkeep. The worker states the point clearly.
Hal Boyle profiles Margaret Phelan a Texas Irish singer with a string of humorous nicknames and honors from the Arts League Marine Corps and fashion groups. The widow and former choir singer recalls a rough path to stardom in Manhattan clubs and her steady rise to high earnings and a wary view of mens advances.
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan discusses dinitrophenol once used for rapid weight loss, its serious dangers including skin rashes liver damage and deaths, and the need for careful study before new treatments are adopted. He notes cataracts as a complication and urges cautious handling of new drugs. The column closes with a Q&A on nightly dreaming and the lack of proven prevention.
The United States expanded controls on items that could aid the Soviet bloc or war preparedness. The State Department now regulates direct military aid, while the Commerce Department maintains a world control list for goods that could be re exported to communists. Exporters are urged to seek the department’s opinion before sharing technical information that might assist adversaries.
Pontiac Division of General Motors has switched to 1950 model production with no layoffs among 14,069 workers, the largest payroll in the plant’s history. The new models will be shown to 4,200 dealers on November 25.
Hartford social items report Hobo costume party by the Ladies Bible Class of the Methodist Church and a Baptist Sunday school masquerade. Beatrice Heitaire won best costume at the PTA Halloween event, with ugliest costume prizes. Other notices include sewing club hostesses, desserts, births, and local visits. Virginia Carleton
Members of the WSCS met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patton in Laurel Run with numerous guests listed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. C. S. Matheny's home and the Youth Fellowship gathered at the church followed by an event at Mrs. Robert Lehman's home.
Point Rock hosts a harvest festival at the Chapel Church with a chicken supper and picture show while a church committee builds a coal house and redecorates the interior. Ruth Nelson visits from near Dayton. Millie Hensler and others travel to see family. neighbors aid hospitalized W R Holcomb. several Laurel members attend Star Grange anniversary. Harvey Bratton and the Woods visit Chapman in Georgia. J E Rad family mentioned.
Mr. and Mrs Edward White and son Ronnie spent a day with Roy Newell in Chillicothe. Wirt Holland family moved from Forest Run to Frank Smith farm. Mrs J C McKay visited daughter and son in law Arthur Morarity of Pomeroy. Leonard Foster of Charleston visited his parents Ralph and Mrs Foster. Lonnie Christopher family visited Beards in Chillicothe and Sarden guests of Clint Orr and family. Emmett Morehead of Killbuck spent weekend with Paul Orr. Mrs Mary McKay.
Mt Union residents visit relatives in Harrisonville and Rutland. Mrs Allen plans permanent move to Los Angeles. A masked robber pockets about 35 dollars at Ashcraft's truckers station near Coolville. Campaigns, travels and hunts are listed for several locals including Union Furnace, Buckeye Lake, Athens and McArthur.
Radio schedules list NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta with programs including News Evening 6 to 6:15 6:45 Newscasts Sports Music Time Sinatra Beulah's Skit Gordon MacRae Inner Sanctum Mystery Peter Salem Affairs Henry Taylor Talk and Crime Fighters through late night broadcasts with multiple repeats and regional time blocks across NBC CBS ABC and MBS networks on Monday November 14 and Tuesday November 15.
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