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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1947
Page
4
The paper notes weekly carrier delivery at 25 cents per week and outlines mail subscription prices: one year nine dollars, six months five dollars, three months three dollars, and one month one dollar. Foreign rates available on request. Second class matter under the act of 1918.
Washington natives note a Gallup poll showing a military hero more popular than a sitting president, but caution that popularity does not equal fitness. The piece discusses how voters rate Truman and Eisenhower, party loyalty, and the need for clarity on Eisenhower's positions on Taft Hartley, taxation, and labor.
Happy Brandon secures a secretarial post with war correspondent Steve Landers and travels to the Harrell estate on Guale. There she meets Drusilla Prentice, whose snobbery stirs tension at dinner as George tries to shield Happy from an implied feud. The scene hints at jealousy and social clash on a moonlit garden visit.
An editorial condemns speeding and drunk driving that kill neighbors and pets, urging harsher police patrols and stronger penalties. It argues current enforcement allows dangerous youths to flaunt the law, calls for regular police court lineups, and warns today’s victims could be tomorrow’s child or elder.
National Affairs outlines how the Voice of America radios to the USSR are produced and monitored from Moscow. The program aims to present fair factual U S news and democratic ideas while criticizing Russian policy when appropriate. A Labor Day broadcast highlighted the wage rate of American workers to appeal to Russian listeners.
The piece argues that the United Nations has become a five-nation veto club, with admission based on reciprocal favors. It suggests Britain and the US might trade allies to placate Moscow and expand influence, while Finland and Italy shape the eventual world body. The author decries the exclusionary process and calls it a slow move toward a genuine global organization.
Dr and Mrs J M Hyde hosted a buffet supper for the Nelsonville Women s Community Garden Club. Mrs Wanda McAllister of Gloucester hosted her bridge club with Mrs Helen Faires taking high score. The Athena Delphian Society met at Mrs Clarence Roach s home where Mrs E E Woodworth gave a book review.
Twenty five years ago, Miss Margaret Merwin left her hometown to pursue violin studies in Cincinnati, aiming to advance her musical career and training.
Judge and Mrs. H. W. Coultrap of McArthur traveled to Columbus to reunite with their daughter who had been living in California for several years.
A reflective saying attributes all comforts to God as lender and describes people as borrowers rather than owners, emphasizing humility and dependence on the divine. This aphorism frames material possession as temporary and stewarded rather than possessed.
Wandell Willkie advocates higher production to curb price rises and stimulate demand, arguing workers seek wage boosts while high costs persist. The piece critiques postwar policies and warns that continued wage increases without productivity could push the economy toward ruin.
A biblical verse from Job 3 18 reflects on rest and freedom from the oppressor in a moment of quiet respite. The quotation emphasizes endurance and endurance in captivity with a somber contemplative tone.
The Messenger Forum urges World War II veterans to actively participate in government processes. It argues knowledge is power and veterans have a right to truth to weigh propositions, join veterans organizations, and work for good governance and national welfare. Commander Wilbur D. Mender of Glenford Dugan Post 229 signs the message dated Sept. 23.
A disabled veteran from Creola, Ohio writes about delays and gaps in VA rehabilitation, pension back pay, and on the job training benefits. He recounts waiting years for promised support, facing neglect, and urges compassion for returning soldiers while criticizing unequal benefits. He signs off as JUST A BITTER VETERAN.
A reader from Millfield urges thanks to Mr Muirhead for clarifying England’s troubles and criticizes both major parties. The letter argues for honest voting in November, condemning corruption, during incidents cited as reasons to act, and warns citizens to scrutinize elected officials and protect democracy.
Radio highlights list NBC 8 Dennis Day 8 30 Great Gildersleeves 10 Big Story drama CBS 8 30 Dr Christian 9 Frank Morgan 10 The Whistler ABC 8 Lee Sweetland 10 30 Henry Morgan 11 35 Dick Himberland MBS 8 Crime Book drama 9 30 Lets Go to Movies 10 30 Dance Times
Herbert Henderson and his son Don of Henderson West Virginia were guests of Mr and Mrs E C Shank on Sunday. Elizabeth Taylor visiting sister Ruth Weldon at Racine has returned to the home of Charlie Sayre. Jerry Graham has been doing carpenter work in West Virginia the past several weeks. Jack Shank returned to his studies at Ohio University Monday. Mrs Earl Shank
Citizens wake to overlooked issues risking safety as election calls for remedy. Public voices demand decisive steps to curb negligence by officials trusted to protect residents amid ongoing concerns in Athens County.
Jacob Turner commander of Feeney Bennett Post 128 in Middleport Ohio states that the American Legion has never endorsed any candidate for public office and will not. He emphasizes members come from diverse faiths and parties and act as veterans in good standing under congressional charter. The statement aims to correct misleading claims tied to recent Mid dleport primary coverage.
A compact quotation card notes two maxims about conduct and knowledge. It pairs Aughey’s warning to ignore quarrels and mockery with Emerson’s idea that knowledge is built from many minds’ accumulated thought and experience.
Dr. William A. OBrien explains mumps management including bed rest, diet, and hygiene. It covers contagion, incubation, age distribution, and gland swelling with potential complications and durations. The reader asks about varicose veins. the answer recommends both tying and injections for well-developed cases.
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