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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1949
Page
4
The notice lists carrier, mail, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, detailing prices per week month and year. It notes delivery by carrier in Ohio and West Virginia and mail rates where carrier service is unavailable, with post office entry at Athens Ohio.
The Columbus Dispatch notes a broad American belief in a Russian conspiratorial influence threatening U.S. security. It cites Harry Bridges Alger Hiss and Miss Coplon heading to courts under renewed scrutiny and public attention.
In San Francisco Harry Bridges the CIO maritime union head faces perjury charges over 1945 naturalization as a possible deportation, while in New York Alger Hiss and Judith Coplon with Valentin Gubitchev face subversion related cases. All hinge on the precedent set by earlier Communist leadership convictions.
A 1849 West Bridge in West Athens is described as a bottleneck with traffic inching across one by one. The piece laments modern delays caused by drivers and suggests moving the old bridge or installing end lights, noting no plans to fix the situation amid local disinterest and political factors.
The National Guard receives a record 331 million dollar appropriation in public law 108, expanding death and disability benefits to Guardsmen equal to regular service members. Congress and President sign the bill, with praise from leaders and veterans like CPL. Charles R. Larson of Little Hocking, noting improved pay and training for 1950 maneuvers.
Union Furnace notes list a wiener roast at Mr and Mrs Frank Wellington and weekend guests from Columbus including Mr and Mrs Robert Beavers Mr and Mrs Charles Lamotte and Mr and Mrs Dan Jones. Other locals host or visit relatives in Logan Gore and Columbus during winter visits.
Mrs Bert Sever ance welcomed Circle 1 WSCS at her Shawnee home on Nov 16 with Jeanette Jones in charge. Althea Heidelbaugh led a reading, Lucy Baker performed, Mrs Hazel Hughes sang, and Anna Gilley won the hymn contest. The group plans a Dec 17 bazaar and will exchange gifts next meeting while Blue Bell chapter elected officers including Christine Peyton and Edsel Wilcox. Installations set for December.
Mr and Mrs John Welker of Columbus spent a weekend with Emmett Welker and C B Robinson. Several neighbors and relatives including Gloria Shoemaker and James Keith are noted as visiting or hosting in the area.
A Junior-Senior PTA program at Athens High School features a panel discussion titled A Student Looks at His Parents. The report also notes births in the Lowery family, visits by George Starr Lasher and Rena Lasher, and various local happenings including farming, vehicle incident, and a grape vine accident affecting Harold Davis.
The WSCS and Farm Bureau Council held meetings on November 16 and 18 at the Mrs. Van McDade residence. Guests included Miss Nolan of Middleport and Mrs. Peppon from Ohio State University spoke on child health and discipline. A Christmas Bazaar is planned for December 2 in the church basement.
The Fast Letart Missionary Society met at Mrs. Ley Bellas home with lunch for ten members. Visitors included Mr and Mrs FE Grimm and Mr and Mrs C W Woodyard and children Patsy Martey and Betsey from Washington D C. A series of brief notices follows: Mrs Kate Higginbotham rushed to Charleston W VA for her son Albert’s illness. Mr and Mrs J L Wolfe attended Charles Love’s funeral at Point Pleasant. Emma Sargent returned from a week with her daughter Mrs Robert Buechner in Columbus. Col W B Caldwell of Governors Island NY visited his sister Mrs Mattie Custer. they dined with Mr and Mrs W O Crow. Bertha Alexander left for winter with sister Mrs George Cotton of Akron. Mrs J D Roush also listed.
SACRAMENTO-(-Recovery in Europe by 1952 is possible. Marshall Plan Administrator Paul G. Hoffman said Wednesday.
The passage explains anemia causes and treatment including iron deficiency especially in women aged 30 to 50. It discusses blood loss, transfusions, diet, and bone marrow issues. It notes iron's role in hemoglobin and addresses pregnancy weight gain with doctors advising careful limits.
In Dolorosa an art world dispute surrounds a valuable cameo claimed by Hagar Blair and Andrey Yakov against Nell O Neill and Neil O Neill. The missing box turns up as Nell flees to Martin Faler, while Bob Knox and Tom O Neill clash with Andrey over loyalty. The tale continues after a Sanctioned barroom encounter at Bob's Place.
Kyger McCord attends institute in Boston and serves as assistant teacher. Nancy Rowley visits Phena Athey in New Mexico. William Athey and Roy McCarty elected Cheshire Township trustees. Elizabeth Athey returned home from Meigs General Hospital. Joseph Rupe and family visited relatives in town. Florence Engle visited sister Docie Rose in Clendenin. Harry Powell bought a new station wagon. Dorothy Miller returned to Cincinnati after visiting Ruth Tate. Dale Allensworth family visited Clair Athey and sons Paul and Charles. Junior Ward visited grandmother Docie Rose. J P Bradbury and Keith visited Robert Wood. Deffie Swisher visited Wendel Bradbury and Mary B. Sisson.
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