The Messenger Publishing Co announces subscription rates
The Athens Ohio newspaper Ltd notes daily weekday edition and Sunday morning edition. Rates listed include 1 year 13 dollars by carrier or mail in Ohio and West Virginia, other periods, and foreign rates on request. Subscriptions payable weekly to carrier. Second class matter under act of 1918.
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the Messenger Publishing CO
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Athens
Athens sewage project merits immediate public vote
Editorial argues for approving Athens modern sewer system and plant now to avoid higher future costs. It notes plans cost 15650 loaned by federal government, potential 100000 aid, 600000 total price, and a 2 per 1000 tax impact plus saved interest over 30 years. Proposes special election after informing the public.
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Athens
Washington
Hocking
University
Athens County
White House mail shows mixed public mood on prices
President Truman faces a flood of constituent letters from across the nation urging price and rationing actions amid a world food crisis. Some writers call for a special congressional session, others urge restraint or broader relief, reflecting hopeful, selfish, and critical views of domestic policy.
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Rio
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White House
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Senator Vandenberg Defends UN Korean Independence Question
Senator Vandenberg argues the United Nations General Assembly may discuss the Korean independence issue under Article XIV, clarifying that the assembly can address situations arising from war decisions even if linked to treaties. He recalls San Francisco debates, stresses broader authority to adjust situations for peace and general welfare, and dismisses a rigid treaty-only view.
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Vandenberg
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United Nations
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Dumbarton Oaks
Headline Hints at Aid Story From Another Country
The column hints a large headline reserved for a story about a foreign country initiating an aid program for the United States. It notes the idea of timely action and contrasts with waiting for perfect conditions to act. The quote from Luther frames the call to duty.
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America
Zeal in Good Works Encouraged Always
A biblical citation from Galatians 4 18 urges steadfast enthusiasm for doing good whether or not the speaker is present, emphasizing consistent devotion.
Experience is What a Man Does With Adversity
Not a news article. The quote reflects Aldous Huxley on turning events into action and resilience rather than passive occurrence. It emphasizes personal agency in hardship.
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Aldous Huxley
Sam Simmons Voices Limited Government Role In Welfare
Sam Simmons argues government should not fund education for all or insure widespread diet health, contending many cannot absorb basic schooling. He favors individual self reliance and warns coerced production would replace incentive, asserting citizens can sustain national prosperity without heavy state meddling.
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California
Sundown Secrets Between Happy Joyce and Dru
Happy adjusts to Sundown with plans for riding under Joyce and Madelaine. Joyce warns that Dru oversteps, while George rules Sundown with expectations. Happy learns Lessie’s breakfast in bed and prepares for a new daily routine as she awaits continuing events.
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Lessie
Happy
Joyce
Happy Don
Madelaine
Letter Explains Interpretation of Article XIV
A writer clarifies to the recipient that the purpose is not criticism but to set forth their understanding of article XIV for future reference. The passage emphasizes a measured, explanatory tone and frames the interpretation as guidance rather than objection.
Local Society Notes From The Week
Miss Marian Bush leaves to continue studies at Ohio State University. Mr and Mrs Charles Woodworth arrive home from a honeymoon trip by car. Mrs A Y Wilcox travels to Steubenville for the annual synodical meeting of the Women Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church.
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Marian Bush
Ohio State University
Charles Woodworth
A. Y. Wilcox
Steubenville
The
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian Church
C S Jones elected director of Ohio News Publishing Co
C S Jones, general manager of the Athens County Home Telephone Co., was elected a director of the Ohio News Publishing Co.
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C. S. Jones
Athens County Home Telephone Co
Ohio News Publishing Co
Couples organize study group on world affairs in Nelsonville
At the home of Mr and Mrs Oral Daugherty in Nelsonville couples gathered to form a new organization dedicated to studying world and community events and issues.
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Oral Daugherty
Nelsonville
Athens High picks Nelle Foster for Flying Dutchman lead
Nelle Foster was chosen for the lead role in the Athens High School production The Flying Dutchman. Miss Ethyl Woolf A. Nellis and Lloyd Bjornstad coordinated the presentation.
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Nelle Foster
Athens
Ethyl Woolf
A. A. Nellis
Lloyd Bjornstad
Berry Hotel to Redecorate Coffee Shop Add Bar
Arthur Cornwell, manager of the Berry Hotel, announced plans to redecorate the coffee shop and add a bar. The project aims to refresh the venue and expand offerings for guests and patrons.
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Arthur Cornwell
Berry Hotel
Saturday Football Highlights on Major Networks
ABC airs Northwestern at UCLA in Evanston at 2 45 p m NBC carries Tulane vs Georgia Tech in New Orleans CBS presents Texas A M against Oklahoma in Norman Oklahoma MBS penciled Army versus Colorado at West Point with World Series to follow. In New York on air Friday NBC offers Lavalle and People Are Funny plus Little Women Part II CBS features Fanny Brice FBI and It Pays To Be Ignorant ABC runs The Fat Man This Is FBI Break the Bank Boxing Ruby Kessler versus Rocco Rosano and MBS offers Burl Ives Leave It to the Girls Information Please Meet the Press and Anderson.
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Evanston
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Georgia Tech
New Orleans
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Texas A. & M
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Norman
Oxla
Army
Colorado
West Point
New York
Paul Lavalle
Melody
Bill Stern
Bucky Harris
Fanny Brice
FBI
Ruby Kessler
Rocco Rossano
Three Teen Girls Reported Missing in Gallia County
Gallia County police reported three teen ages missing, two from near Rio Grande and one from Eureka. Betty Lou Franklin, 16, last seen with an aunt Saturday, described as 5'2" and blond, vanished Sept 25. Betty Hackney, 16, 5'4" with dark features, and Kay Moore, 5'7" with blue eyes, both students at Rio Grande High School, disappeared Monday.
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Gallia County
Eureka
Rio Grande
Betty Lou Franklin
James Franklin
Betty Lou
Jackie Long Chambers
Betty Hackney
Kay Moore
Betty Lee
Richard Hackney
Kay
Rio Grande High School
Huntington
Charleston
Columbus
Letter clarifies role and brake issues in Ohio truck work
Paul F. Edgar of Athens writes to dispute published claims about his job as mechanic and truck driver in divisions 5 6 10 and in Newark Ohio. He details brake failures on a thirteen ton striper, a switch to back end operator, and a decision not to drive with faulty brakes citing public safety. He denies resigning and plans to truck race and show horses in Ohio and nearby states.
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Delaware
Newark
International Garage
Messenger
Ohio State Journal
Black Top
Hebron
Ohio
Paul F. Edgar
Speeding driver kills family dog in Athens streets
A reader from Athens laments a speeding driver who killed a family dog, arguing streets are not for speed laws and calling for patrol of residential districts. The letter stresses the danger to children and pets and questions why speeding isn’t deterred on local streets.
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Marjorie B. Matinnews
Athens
Oct
Bank Director Michael Hennigan Dies at 85
Michael Hennigan, 85, longtime director of Peoples National Bank in Greenfield, died yesterday. He had served the bank since 1923 and was a prominent local figure.
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Greenfield
Michael Hennigan
Peoples National Bank
Spanish dramatist Gregorio Martinez Sierra dies at 66
Madrid report says Gregorio Martinez Sierra, renowned Spanish dramatist and land author, died Wednesday at age 66. The obituary notes his influential stage works and contributions to contemporary theater.
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Madrid
Gregorio Martinez Sierra
ROA Gathers In Gallipolis for Discussion
Gallia Meigs Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association met at the Legion Hall in Gallipolis for a roundtable on Reserve Officer problems. Leaders Lt Col Irvin G Shepard Major Joseph O Sawyer and S Sgt Donald E Dixon attended and presented a travelogue on Central and South America. Shepard announced Col Harry F Myers will lecture in Huntington on October 23 about Guided Missiles and tickets are available through his office.
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Gallipolis
Gallia-Meigs
Reserve Officers Association
Legion Hall
Irvin G. Shepard
Portsmouth
Joseph O. Sawyer
Cincinnati Military District
Donald E. Dixon
Central
South America
Shepard
Harry F. Myers
CAD
Huntington
Bidwell Man William H Helton Dies at 84
William H Helton, 84, a Bidwell Route 3 resident, died Wednesday evening at the County Home after being taken there Sunday. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Buckridge Church, with Rev. C M Payne officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Gallipolis
William H. Helton
Helton
Bidwell
Buckridge
C. M. Payne
Valley Livestock Sale Saturday in Gallia area
More than 15 grain fed steers purebred Hereford and Angus and about 1000 other head of cattle will be offered for sale by the Gallipolis and Rio Grande FFA at the Ohio Valley Livestock sale. Sale and show of the FFA cattle will start at 12 noon according to Robert Clark reporter for the Gallipolis Club.
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Gallipolis and
Rio Grande Ffa
Ohio Valley
FFA
Robert Clark
Gallipolis Club
Gallia Hospital Notes Admissions at Holzer Hospital
Gallia Hospital notes admissions at Holzer Hospital include John Rhodes of Jackson Mrs Charles Briggs city William Cremeens Cheshire Mrs Thomas Worsham Jackson Mrs Robert Shiflet Pvt Pleasant Anna Jean Mitchell city and Mrs Carl Elliott city Discharges include Mrs William Goodwin Mrs James Fisher Mrs Clyde Brown Mrs Melvin Holley and son Mrs Luther Mac Guire and daughter James Saunders and John Rhodes
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
John Rhodes
Jackson
Charles Briggs
City
William Cremeens
Cheshire
Thomas Worsham
Robert Shiflet
Pvt. Pleasant
Anna Jean Mitchell
Carl Elliott
William Goodwin
James Fisher
Clyde Brown
Melvin Holley
Luther MacGuire
James Saunders
Bodimer Hurt at Gallipolis Dam
Lewis Bodimer employed at the Gallipolis dam was brought to Holzer Hospital with a foot injury sustained on the job.
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Galliipolis
Lewis Bodimer
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Polsley couple announce newborn son birth
Mr and Mrs Fred Polsley announce the birth of a son at the home of Mr Polsley s parents Mr and Mrs W W Polsley This is their first child Bud Brown and Terence Wood of Akron spent a weekend with the Woodall family Mr and Mrs L B Terry and daughter Patsy visited in the Jas per Coen home Sunday Mrs E L Cottrill called on Mrs Emmet Sprouse recently Mr and Mrs Raymond Sprouse of Columbus have moved to the home of Mr Sprouse s parents Mr and Mrs Emmet Sprouse Mrs Clifford Unroe and son Jimmie called on friends in Vinton Saturday Robert McMillin visited his brother in Middleport and his son Hollis in Logan over the weekend Mr and Mrs W D Miller of Wooster called at the A O Woodall home Saturday Verna Woodall
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Ewington
Fred Polsley
Gandhi Prays for End of Strife on 78th Birthday
Mohandas K. Gandhi marked his 78th birthday with prayer fasting and labor aimed at halting the communal strife that has swept the subcontinent since independence with his leadership guiding the freedom movement.
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Gandhi
India
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Courthouse News Notes From Perry
A petition for distribution of assets in the estate of Lindley H. Greggs was filed by Freg Gregg. An inventory and appraisement in the estate of T. D. Emmert was filed by T. F. Emmert and M. W. Emmert as administrators. Appraisers were E. R. Williamson Harry Litainger and Leo Sterner all of Somerset. Personal property valued at 1000 dollars stock and securities at 15638.42. Accounts and debts receivable 3831.36 and real estate at 8600.
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New Lexington
Lindley H. Greggs
Fre Greeg
T. D. Emmert
Somerset
T. F. Emmert
M. W. Emmert
E. R. Williamson
Harry Litainger
Leo Sterner
Local arraignments and fines recorded in jail docket
William Moore held for arraignment before Justice of the Peace C. W. King. Albert Johnson fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication before Mayor Davis, paid, released. Henry Gaddis arrested for non support, released on promise to pay fifteen dollars every two weeks before Judge John D. Davis. Pearl Garey charged with assault and battery, arraigned before Justice Leonard Ellman, paid fine and released.
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Justice of the Peace
C. W. King
Albert Johnson
Davis
Henry Gaddis
John D. Davis
Pearl Garey
Justice of Peace
Leonard Ellman
Gossman Versus Gossman Receives Temporary Alimony
In the George T. Gossman v. Annabell Gossman case the court granted temporary alimony of $25 to the wife and ordered the plaintiff to pay $8 weekly for child and wife support. The matter will be heard on a later date with E. C. Wagner for the plaintiff and Joseph L. Meenan for the defendant.
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George T. Gossman
Annabell Gossman
E. C. Wagner
Joseph L. Meenan
Goldie Moniaci
Angleo Moniaci
Piqua
Covington
Mary Jane Weaver
New Lexington
Henry H. Weaver
Oakland
Alvah Woods
Rodena Florence Woods
Marriage Licenses Issued In Central Ohio Area
Elza Hein ey 44 trucker of New Lexington wed Pauline Lichleidner 34 house keeper of New Lexington. Edward Hixkins 19 coal driller of Junction City wed George Gould 21 of Junction City. Rev E A Rodeheffer to officiate. Harry Brunton 29 tile worker of McCuneville wed Mary Claypool 21 of New Lexington. George Luster Hisey 27 of Broadway City wed Miriam King of Somerset. Rev George Hatstead to officiate.
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Elza M. Heiney
New Lexington
Pauline V. Lichleidner
Edwardc. Hixkins
Junction City
George M. Gould
E. A. Rodeheffer
Harry Walter Brunton
McCuneville
Mary F. Claypool
George Luster Hisey
Broadway City
Miriam Jean King
Somerset
George Hatstead
Real Estate Transfers Across Townships
Realty transfers list deeds from Lyle and Amy Diggs to Charles and Leta Moore in Harrison Township and other parcels including Jackson Thorn New Lexington Sunnyside and New Straitsville. Names include Kessler Lightle Wed ding Arkley Green Mills Forgarty Sandlart Lehman Nash and Robinson.
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Lyle
Amy Diggs
Charles B
Leta Moore
Harrison Township
Florence I. Kessler
Ernest Lightle
Jackson Township
Harvey M
Esther L
Steven
Mary Florian, Jr
Thorn Township
Frank J
Ruby L. Arkley
Loy J
Lyndell L. Green
New Lexington
Andrew J
Ruth Mills
Albert L. Forgarty
Sunnyside
Thomas W
Bennett
James R
Hazel Sandlart
Forest R
William Chappelear
Jacob and
Evelyne Lehman
New Straitsville
Matilda C. Wyrick
David Nash
P. Robinson
Red Cross home nursing guidance for homemakers
Dr. William A. OBrien urges homemakers to learn home nursing through Red Cross courses. Key points cover recognizing illness signs, using a thermometer, when to call a physician, and special care for vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches. Also notes on separating sick children, observing fever, and seeking courses if unavailable.
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