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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1947

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Company listing and rates

The Messenger Publishing Co announces publication by The Messenger with Gordon K. Bush as Publisher and Joan W. Webb as Managing Editor. Subscription rates are given for home delivery and mail options with different prices for Ohio West Virginia residents and other locations. Entry notes Athens Union Post Office as Second Class Matter under the 1918 act.

Isd Frederick W. Busy the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Joan W. Webb Associated Press Carver Messenger BY Matl Ohio West Virginia West Viginia Athens Unio Postiitice

Fury over communism risks harming progress and truth

Editor warns against unchecked anger at domestic communists as the Thomas Committee probes Hollywood. Emphasizes dangers of branding critics as Reds, notes limited disclosures from witnesses, and urges careful, lawful scrutiny rather than sweeping accusations.

Eric Johnston Johnston Motion Picture Association of America Picture Pioneers New York Thomas Committee Hollywood Mr. Johnston Russia America Communist Party Lenin Stalin

Public business stance on wartime information access

General Eisenhower pledges that Army wartime actions will be open to responsible inquiry including the press. The State-War-Navy-Air Force Coordinating Committee draft for peacetime information restrictions is under congressional scrutiny, urging accountability for government secrecy.

Eisenhower Army Air Force

Pilot forgets fuel check in crash of first flying car

A crash involving the first experimental flying automobile is traced to a pilot forgetting to verify fuel before a second takeoff, causing midair fuel exhaustion. A company executive earlier stated such oversights can occur in early aviation endeavors.

Woman in OSS admitted as undercover agent and author

National Affairs recounts Elizabeth P. MacDonald a former NEA Service writer who quit for spy work with OSS special operations. The narrative highlights her undercover activities in China India and her memoir Undercover Girl detailing forged letters fake broadcasts and propaganda aimed at undermining Japanese forces.

Washington Elizabeth P. MacDonald NEA Col. Wild Billi Donovan OSS Office of Strategic Services Cops and Robbers China India Elizabeth Hawaii Japan

Sam Simmons Says on Aid to Europe and Its Risks

The speaker warns against excessive hope for postwar European aid funded by Congress, arguing past gifts to allies and Germany fueled military strength and starvation relief may not yield lasting benefits. He cites hunger as a tool for dictators and questions large food and goods donations to Europe west of the Iron Curtain.

Europe Congress Germany Iron Curtain United States

Costs of Postwar Housing Soar Under Slow Output

A national survey of about 60 cities shows wage gains in building trades accompany sharp drops in output per worker. Bricklayers now lay 540 bricks per day at $18.96, while prewar output and wages were higher per man. The piece blames monopolies, unions, and government policy for high costs and urges Congress to address the work shortage and price controls.

Washington Truman Congress of United States Department of Justice Congress America

Green Valley Grange marks Ceres degrees at Columbus session

Green Valley Grange members including Maude Pearse Cora Campbell Aaron West Lincoln Dearth and Essie Perry received the Ceres degree at the National Grange session in Columbus. Spectators Eddie Dearth, guests Clarence Vanbibber Kenneth Vanbibber and Zora Giffin attended. A Farmers Institute session is planned at Green Valley Grange Hall Friday.

Prattsville Green Valley Grange National Grange Columbus Maude Pearse Cora Campbell Aaron West Lincoln Dearth Essie Perry Eddie Dearth Clarence Vanbibber Kenneth Zora Giffin J. W. West H. F. Dearth Coe and Cliffie Gallipolis James Mace Wellston Jean Dearth Martha Anne Allen John Martin Blanche Howell Gerda Ronald Simms Mary, McArthur George Dearth Edna Farmers’ Institute Green Valley Grange Hall Eugene Martin King Albany Carsey Harrisonville Edna Dearth

Local families spend weekend visits across towns

Bashan Grover White and daughter Dorris along with Mr and Mrs Ralph Ballard and son Butch visited South Charleston relatives. J B Kyle of Coolville stayed with Forrest Kyle. Junior Sorden visited from Youngstown, staying with his father William Sorden. Garret Bond returned to Columbus after seeing his mother Mrs William Watson and Coolville relatives. Arthur Morarity and son Larry toured Marietta. Betty Lou and Patty Sue Eddy of Canton visited grandparents Grover White. Walter Harris and sons Richard and Jimmy from Syracuse visited McKay family. Thomas McKay returned home from Huntington Veterans Hospital after two weeks. Mrs Mary McKay.

Garret Bond Columbus William Watson Willie White Coolville Arthur Morarity Larry Marietta Betty Lou Patty Sue Eddy Canton Grover White Walter Harris Richard Jimmy Syracuse A Cc. McKay Thomas McKay Veterans Hospital Huntington Mary McKay

Births and Visits Highlight Parkersburg Community News

A seven pound nine and a half ounce daughter Judith Ann was born to Mr and Mrs Oliver Sayre on November 13 at St Josephs Hospital in Parkersburg. Various visitors include Mrs Vaughn Adams and Charles Ward with families, plus relatives from Alexandria and Pittsburgh. The WSCS plans a December 5 bazaar and chili supper in the church basement with homemade candies for sale.

Portland Judith Ann Oliver Sayre St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Edgar Sayre C. E. Johnson Charles DeLong Vaughn Adams Charles Ward G. M. Fulwider Alexandria Herman Kelch Virginia Harry Price Robert Pittsburgh Annie Price Cecil Mcleod William Talbott John B. Damron Fairmont W. Va Lawrence Ritchie June Ritchie Winfield Kenneth McLeod U. S. Lock 31 Portsmouth WSCS Tom Deem Tommy East Liverpool A. M. Deem Clara Larson

Community Socials and Club Events Highlight Logan News

The EpIscopal Guild met at Mrs Nelson Dowler's home in Nelsonville. Mrs John Finsterwald hosted 81 ladies for TNT Club tea. Misses Delle and Blanche Finsterwald received 40 friends at a surprise housewarming at 22 Franklin Ave.

The Episcopal Guild Nelson Dowler Nelsonville John Finsterwald TNT Club Delle Blanche Finsterwald Franklin Ave

Vegetarian Diets Toward Balanced Protein Intake

Dr. William A. OBrien discusses vegetarian diets, noting risks of relying solely on vegetables for protein. He argues best health comes from a mixed diet of animal and vegetable proteins. He explains amino acids minerals and vitamins from plants and dairy, and cites psychological and historical motives behind meat avoidance.

Social Roundup From Lottridge Families and Neighbors

Sunday dinners and visits across Lottridge and nearby towns list numerous households and travelers. Attendees include Archer, Allen, Gaston, Robinson, Chevalier, Warner, Bernard, Thomas, and Wood families with guests from Parkersburg Athens and Hollywood California. Local moves and hospitalizations are noted among residents.

Radio Programs Area Stations Listing

A catalog of radio stations and frequencies including WSAZ Huntington 930 KC NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC

WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WMOA Marietta

Radio Schedule Montage for November 26 27

Broadcast listings for Wednesday November 26 and Thursday November 27 show a dense schedule of radio programs across networks ABC CBS MBS and NBC with titles including The House Party The Beulah Show The Duffy Tavern and Treasury Band Show along with news and commentary segments and kid shows across dayparts and repeats across east west and central feeds.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Abe Cbs Cbs East Lum & Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Rob Crosby Kaltenborn Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Dennis Day Great Gildersleeve Abe Ir. Christian Tive Minutes Billy Rote Duffy Tavern Abe Morgan Ameche Cbs Abbott & Costello Abe Gabriel Heatter Abe Sweeney Jack Paar Abe the Whistler Abe-West Abe Kate Smith Mbs Nbe Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman West Lum Abner

Challenge To Love on Carter Campus

Saturday crowds stream to the stadium as Camellia faces an engagement crisis. Herbert Powell proclaims love, exposing Cam’s past note to Joel and a planned departure that unsettles Maurine and the campus.

Carter Cam Joel Maurine Cammie Dean Herbert Professor Powell Camellia Herbert Powell Conroy California

Kimberly home burned. Perrys hospitalized after blaze

The Perry residence in Kimberly was destroyed by fire and the couple was removed to Hocking Valley Hospital. Mrs. Perry was in bed when the stove oil ignition started the blaze. The pair escaped in night clothing, with only the most basic belongings.

Kimberly Leroy (King) Perry Max Valkinburg Henry Sayers Chauncey York Township Pearl Glenn Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Floyd Brown Athens Chuck Rizer Gertie Christy Columbus Dick Rizer Eddie Call Marine Hospital New York Roger Williams Haydenville Royal Hartman Francis Brown

Albany social notes include visits and moves

Mrs Harley Cline Mrs Perry Munn Mrs Wayne Welch and Mrs Donna Rowell spent Tuesday in Columbus. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Bean were Mr and Mrs A G Tresenridner of Zanesville and Mr and Mrs John Kinenck of Coshocton. Ira Spencer moved to Albany property recently bought from George Van Dyke. Mrs Bessie Field of New Marshfield visited Mrs Ollie Parker. Glen Tewksbury had major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Elmer Armstrong Mary Coe returned to Brooklyn after a week with Perry Coe.

Frank Chapman Ruth Atherton Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens John Westfall R. M. Allen Hunter S.E. Coen Guysville Foster Bean Ira Robinson Gordon Collins Shirley Chevalier Wood Albright Grace Greiner Albany Harley Cline Perry Munn Wayne Welch Donna Rowell Columbus Charles Bean A. G. Tresenridner Zanesville John Kinnenck Coshocton Ira Spencer George van Dyke Bessie Field New Marshfield Ollie Parker Glen Tewksbury Elmer Armstrong Mary Coe Brooklyn N.Y Perry Coe Clarys Stack

Also Mentioned on This Page

Public Business Peter Edson Sam Simmons Kahlil Gibran Lawrence Bashan G. W. Hopkins Cleveland John Burgoon George Shevely H. W. Nixon Charles School Emerson Graham Logan Elks Club Consumers Movement Athens Rotary Club Carl J. Krauskopf Gertrude Brumley Ohio University Irma Powers American Legion Auxiliary Dixie Twelve Mrs Roy Shoemaker William A. O'Brien Lottridge Frank Caldwell John Chevalier Harry Nicholin Henderson O. L. Davis Russell Archer C. M. Warner Milford Cheryl A. F. Warner N. Y Oklahoma Shady Valley Fred Waring Cbs My Story Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Ave Ben Alexander Ethel Hamill By Galbraith
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