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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1948
Page
4
An editorial argues voters will decide next president whether to repudiate New Deal excesses and insists three issues dominate: inflation and shortages, looming war threat, and rising debt and taxes. It praises Ohio Republican steps on taxes and welfare while urging personal responsibility over government control.
Vinarel minerai report lists Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Emish and Mrs. C. V. Hester visiting Mrs. Blanche Chesser who was ill in Albany. Nora Stout in Chillicothe for Tina Scott funeral. Gary Shulz returns to New Marshfield school after a head injury. Local callers include Inez Mace Wilma Williams Lydia Stanley Carbondale and Pickerington visitors. Charles Auker funeral at Hocking Church. Shingler and Stephenson visits noted.
A reader letter urges government action to curb rising prices and restore a minimum wage tied to living costs. It cites sharp gains in bread milk meat and other essentials since 1935 39 and argues for repeal or strengthening of wage laws. The editor notes the Wagner bill has not been repealed and cites a 50 cent federal minimum wage as of 1939.
Mrs H H Chapman and Mrs A W Brandeberry hosted the Class Five gathering at the Methodist church home. Mrs N O Barfiett led an education themed program with readings and contests and plans for money to aid the fire equipment fund. Guest Mrs John Bryan attended and refreshments were served.
Edson writes on the South Pacific junket and UN trusteeship for 75,000 natives. Navy progress includes gentler governance, native self sufficiency, reduced costs from 5 million to 2 million, new schools hospitals and rampant health gains.
Laurelville news notes multiple club meetings at private homes with Emma Cox presiding and devotions by Lecca Hoy and Dora Ross. Members present include Pearl Armstrong Alice Morris and several others. lists of hostesses and attendees recorded. corrections issued on school faculty names and two omissions noted.
A flurry of visits ties Columbus and Millersport families as the Lyons welcome a granddaughter to the Cox household and Carl Stansbury kin travel from New Hampshire to Ohio. The group also spends time with the Dyes in Columbus and with Starkeys in Akron while Mrs. Romine recovers.
Rita Jean Wiseman, first child of Mr. and Mrs Andrew Wiseman near Woodville, born Sept 24. Mother Minnie Cottrill. grandparents Frank Cottrill and Charles Wiseman. A Sept 27 funeral for Daniel Webber, 82, at Radcliff Cemetery. Homecoming event at Mrs Maggie Pierce home drew 48 attendees.
Clarence Idle, 40, former assistant cashier of the Licking County Bank in Newark, was sentenced in Columbus to five years in prison for embezzling about $45,000.
A fragment from a dramatic tale set near a Seville barracks follows Don Jose and Carmen as a gypsy girl captivates, while Andres pursues Carmen and a colonel appraises her amid bustling factory crowds and military life. The scene ends with a foreshadowed continuation.
A compilation of radio stations and their frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington CBS WBRNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus ABC WCOL Columbus WMOA Marietta and the presets 1450 1230 1480.
A detailed rundown of 24 hour broadcast blocks featuring CBS CBS and NBC programs with musical variety comedy drama news and talk segments. Notable entries include The Beulah Skit Van Damme Quintet Bob Crosby Club The Falcon Adventure Fred Waring Show Queen for a Day and Welcome Travelers.
Mr and Mrs John McElfresh with son Bill and daughter Mary Hayes set off on a two week Mississippi trip. Mr and Mrs Murray Carr bought Wendell Van Dyke property and the Van Dykes rent Mary Horn property. Sunshine Sunday School class party at Vera Mendenhall home with co hosts Pauline Harris and Mabel Howard. News came of an accident involving Leroy Frank and Dean Harris. Harris driven car overturned and both youths hospitalized in Fostoria Ohio.
Harry Robinson of Akron spent a weekend with his mother Mrs. Jessie Robinson. Mrs. Elmer Shoemaker visited sister Mrs. Hal Shoemaker. Mrs. Lewis Switzer stayed a week in Indianapolis with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hull of Clifton and Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Frederick of Columbus visited Mrs. C. P. Frederick. Norwood Saunders of Cincinnati and Grover Saunders hosted guests. Mrs. Robert Myers spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kempers. Elwood Smith of Rochester Pa. and family spent a weekend with Dean Hayse. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McBride were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fillinger and family. Mrs. Hannah Russell of Columbus visited Mrs. T. J. Moore. Gloria Shoemaker.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Hooper and son Ronald plus Mrs Sadie Hooper return from a vacation trip starting with a visit to Emerson Boyd in Detroit. The group toured the Ford Museum in Dearborn and reached Windsor Canada before returning.
Advice on standing sitting and lying postures to improve circulation and health. Notes that long standing at attention slows blood flow and suggests shifting weight. Recommends correct chair height and firm beds, mentions using plywood under sagging mattresses. For bed sores, prevention through frequent turning, careful drying, and skin care is advised. treatment may fail even with expert care.
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