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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1949

Page

4

Newspaper rates and a blunt look at income in Russia

The item lists subscription prices for Athens Ohio and surrounding areas and includes a note about a Congressional report on 8,000,000 U S families earning under 1000 dollars annually. It contrasts the U S standard of living with Russia's population and hints at political elites' wealth beyond common people.

Athens Ohio Congressional United States Russia Politburo

Cameo Chase Draws Dolorosa Artists In Seafront Tale

In a Dolorosa arts circle, a $10,000 cameo draws rival interest. Nell O Neill and Tom O Neill press for possession while Andrey Yakov plots with Martin Falter to trade or reclaim the piece. The drama unfolds as Nell seeks a path out of her strained marriage.

Martin Faler Dolorosa Hager Blair Stephanie Smith Hagar Cift Arnold Pfeffer Falter San Francisco Nelli O'Neill Tom O'Neill Andrey Yakov Nell O'Neill Tom Martin Faber Yakov Nell Miss Blair Martin Tom O’neill Hagar Blair Ing Laguna Beach

Sentiment shifts on game law violators in Ohio regions

In Southeastern Ohio hunting traditions face enforcement as game protectors curb illegal pre season hunts in Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys. Public mood shifts toward harsher penalties and closer cooperation between hunters and officials, promising improved hunting and fishing conditions.

Ohio Circleville Hocking Sunday Creek

Parents Failings Highlight Child Abuse Concerns

The article notes long standing dangers of mistreatment by adults and praises timely reporting during a Athens visit that led to swift arrest and punishment, praising parental alertness and police action.

Athens

Lent not a cure for child molesters warns officials

The article argues past offenders may repeat harm, urging parents to shield children from strangers and even familiar adults. It notes many abuses go unreported, that local officers know potential offenders but lack power, and that punishment and mass hysteria fail to stop molestation.

Athens

Public Will Decide On Eastern Rail Fare Hikes After ICC Ruling

The Interstate Commerce Commission left room for further rate boosts as eastern railroads pushed passenger fares up 12.5 percent, reaching 44 percent above 1946 levels. Officials warn of traffic loss, while the public will determine the outcome by traveler choices at the ticket window.

Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Western ICC Pennsylvania Railroad

Alaska Mayors Promote Rich Life and Big Bond for Fairbanks

In Manhattan, Fairbanks mayor Maurice T. Johnson and City Clerk E. A. Tonseth describe Alaska as a strong place for singles, noting a three-to-one male surplus and a $4 million bond issue to fund a new power plant and water system. Johnson praises Alaska’s future, mentions dog teams becoming local color, and contrasts endless daylight with New York winters.

Hal Boyle New York Alaska Maurice T. Johnson Fairbanks Johnson E. A. Tonseth Manhattan Woodstock Ill Jack London Robert Service Lou Times Square

Public housing program in early planning stage

The Nation Today reports that the public housing program, signed by President Truman, is at the planning phase with $20,375,400 approved in loans to 108 cities for surveys and plans toward 134,000 low rent units. No construction starts until next year.

Washington Congress Truman

Tax Head To Enforce Mail-Order Cigaret Law

Columbus Tax Commissioner C Emory Glander said his department will move promptly to prosecute mail order cigaret operators who fail to furnish lists of Ohio buyers. The Jenkins act requires names addresses and quantities. noncompliance carries fines or imprisonment. If firms cooperate buyers receive tax bills.

Columbus C. Emory Glander Ohio Thomas A Jenkins Ironton Department of Taxation Glander Department of Justice U. S

A Cow's Day Observations on Herd Activity

A cows herd spent eight hours grazing twelve hours lying down and four hours loafing in a 24 hour day. Grazing speed ranged from 50 to 70 bites per minute indicating active forage intake during grazing periods.

Quiz Hall Answers and Scoring Table From Wilton Hall

A quiz page presents ten multiple choice items for men and women with options and scoring ranges. It also includes a garbled answer key string and a note indicating total score categories from Genius to Fair.

Wilton E. Hall

Reedsville WSCS bazaar and local visits noted

Reedsville and area residents gather for the annual WSCS bazaar at the Methodist Church basement. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. William Meredith of McKeesport and the Siers family from Akron. Birth announcements, trips to Columbus and Peoria, and several local visits are recorded along with Thanksgiving themed club activity and a compost article read by Gladys Williams.

Reedsville WSCS Methodist Church Lillian Pickens Emma Whitehead Gladys Williams Dorothy Reibel Hedges Ina Massar Savilla Barnett Bess Larkins Kate L. Kibble William Meredith McKeesport Harry Pickens Lee Siers Akron Oren Childers Nettie Cowdery Tuppers Plains Peoria Ohio Howard Shumway Norma Bingham Middleport Mary Buchanan Eden Charles Gephart Columbus Clarence Dean Wayne Prince Long Bottom Reedsville Rd Cora Coates Lillie Thomas Byersville Frank Sprague Diamond Dale Vineyard Lucy Kibble

Glouster Theater Destroyed In Fire

A fire destroyed Crawford Theater in Glouster causing about 40000 dollars in damage with no one inside. Judge R L Cameron ruled the Troy Theater bank night event was a lottery. Infant saved by Middleport Volunteer Fire Department using an inhalator on the stillborn baby of Mr and Mrs Clarence Andrews. Athens County Senior 4 H Club elected Dorothy Frank president and officers. Otto Gilmore of Los Angeles visiting ill father in Gallipolis. 25 years ago notes include Lanning trip to Blackwell Oklahoma and Kansas City and other regional happenings.

Glouster Crawford Theater R. L. Cameron Marysville Troy Theater Middleport John Sheridan Margaret Chadwick Keith Scott Otto Gilmore Los Angeles Gallipolis W. E. Gilmore W. S. Lanning Logan Blackwell Okla Kansas City Nelsonville Clint Carr Athens Marietta John Amesbury New York Hockingport John Williams Syracuse

Doctor's Comments on Adolescent Changes and Spleen Injury

The article discusses puberty and emotional changes in girls age 13 including the need for parental guidance about menstruation. It explains that emotional upsets are common for two to three years after adolescence and that parents should remain calm yet firm. It also notes that a ruptured spleen is usually caused by injury and requires prompt surgery, while an enlarged spleen rarely ruptures on its own.

United States

Radio Programs and Station Schedule Listed for Cities

Evening and morning lineups for NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOQ Marietta cover news sports dramas musicals and talk shows across stations. Notable hosts include Sinatra Haymes Godfrey and Say It With Music with multiple blocks and delays throughout the day.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS Wmo4a Marietta Cbs Network Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Nbe Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Mibs Abe Jack Smith Gordon MacRae Abec Barlow Nbc-Tvv Godfrey Cebs Abe Cbs-Tv Buddy Weed Abe Peter Salem Mbe Henry Taylor Voorhees Kate Smith Abe Abe Martin & Lewis Irma Abe Bob Hawk Abc West Eddie Albert Clevelandaires Arthur Godfrey Bob Poole

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