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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1949
Page
4
A jumble of names and phrases from a sports themed page segment mentions New York, Notre Dame, and various players. The readable parts hint at a team or individual winning or competing but lack a coherent event, score, or clear outcome.
A nostalgic piece contrasts Notre Dame and the Cleveland Browns, praising their elite play while noting separate paths. It discusses coaching styles, player discipline, and the potential impact of pro money on college football’s purity.
A deer struck and killed by two cars near U S Route remains a Thanksgiving venison gift for the Children's Home. Conservation Officer Charles C Laary delivered the deer after Sheriff Arthur Stuck handed it over. Nearby reports mention other local events including a high school game and family visits.
The piece explains a rise in social security tax to 1 percent for both employees and employers starting January 1. It outlines how the tax applies up to a $2,000 income limit, the impact on year end refunds, and historical votes from 1935 to 1947. It notes differences between House and Senate actions and that the 1947 law remains in effect.
Administrator filings list the estate of Jesse L. Meinman and George H. Plant last will, with Andrew Plant named executor. Appraisers named, inventories set, and a public sale of 40 acres in Jackson Township. Also court actions include arrests, fines, jail terms, and divorces. Marriage licenses and realty transfers noted for Roseville and New Lexington areas.
Alfred Grange announces officers elected for the lodge on November 10, naming Lee Henderson master and a large slate including Guy Dean overseer Jean Swartz lecturer and Thelma Henderson chaplain. Forty joins vote to install November 24 with oysters served. Weekend guests voyage and hospital news follow.
Mason WSWS met at the EUB church Monday evening then hosted a bridal shower for Edith Edwards Suttle in the basement with Margaret Roush and Edith Ingels as hostesses. Prizes were won by Laurene Lewis Lottie Johnson and Jessie Nease.
A Nov 11 gathering at Mrs. Mable Knott's residence celebrated Edna Conway's birthday. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Austin Snedden in Columbus. Eleanor Sikora spent a Cleveland weekend. Edgar Thompson and son Tommy of Columbus visited Mrs. Bessie Slater. Jennie Humphrey returned from Columbus. Alvin Hardy visited relatives in Cleveland. Dell Jones met with Tenpie McGee and Lena Thompson.
A dense station and program schedule lists NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CSA S WENS Columbus WHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MES WHEC Costempus WMOA Marietta Evening 606 News Resort 16 Min. The newscast daily. Various shows include News and Commentary, Jack Smith, Dinner Date, Dance Music, Cavalcade, Farcy Brice, Mr and Mrs North, Town Meeting, Detective Drama, Bob Hope Comedy, Big Town Drama, People Are Funny, This Is Our Town, Eddie Albert Show, Tennessee Jamboree, Welcome Travelers, Arthur Godfrey, Queen for a Day, Audience Show, Bride and Groom, and more, with multiple time slots and repeats across the day and week.
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