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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
4
The editorial notes that machinery closes for about six months. It argues long presidential campaigns heat up polarities and distract public and governmental focus. It urges Democratic and Republican leaders to limit campaigning to two months starting in 1952 to preserve national unity.
The Lynchburg News notes President Truman's claims that 80 to 90 percent of newspapers oppose his administration in Texas, arguing press groups cannot be a uniform bloc. It criticizes his Oklahoma insult toward Senator Moore as vulgar and potentially damaging, urging new advisers for Truman.
Ex President Hoover heads a commission seeking executive branch efficiency and suggests both major parties co opt presidential campaigns to boost legislative productivity. Conventions are held in late June or early July, a tradition rooted in historical slack times on farms. Once candidates are chosen Congress seeks rest, returning home to attend to personal campaigns or the national ticket.
The piece reports Eugene Dennis urging mass action to curb war and Soviet Deputy Premier Voznesensky calling for disarming aggressor powers, framing a shared sentiment that Russia would back war if the United States resists communism, then asks if Americans will capitulate.
A Sept. 26 basket dinner at Mr. Wick Murphy’s Old Straitsville home gathers family and friends from Columbus Cincinnati and nearby towns. News includes birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Underwood and property changes as Milton Campbell buys the Hannah Price home.
The text notes that just before Napoleon Bonaparte's 1769 birth the England versus France Corsican dispute was resolved in France's favor. It frames the event as a pre birth controversy conclusion affecting his origin.
A Glouster reader argues for Dewey in the 1948 election, criticizing Truman’s record on labor and anti-communist actions, and endorsing Dewey’s nine-point program as having the intestinal fortitude to lead.
SHAWNEE mission notes show Nancy Colvin and Shirley Marquis hosting the Sunshine Workers class of the Methodist Church led by Aljean Bishop. Nancy Colvin read responsively and Eula Jean Moore presented Marjorie Goes to School. A Halloween party is planned for October. Birthdays for Clara Evans and Mary Russell noted at a Pythian Sisters gathering in IOOF hall with fifteen members present. Mr and Mrs Turnbull and others traveled to Columbus for Ohio State University admission for Richard. Mrs Turnbull summoned to New Straitsville for her ill father, Sam Wallace. Charles Dishon of Lancaster visited with William Ricketts and wife. Mrs Ricketts returned with them. Simmers and Jones spent a day in Bristol for a homecoming. Will Humphrey and wife attended graduation at Western Reserve in Cleveland for their son. Mrs Margaret Hopkins.
Do not apply excess oil to the generator and starter. A light film can clog the commutator. One or two drops at each oiling is sufficient to prevent trouble.
The report covers wills and estates including Crawford M Chalfants will naming Crawford Pope as heir and Jan 2 1946 witnessed at Glenford. It notes Rebecca Seaman managing Pete Seaman ice business for one month, appraisers named, and estate values. Also petitions for partition of real estate, bonds, and several local court actions. Several criminal and civil actions include assault and battery, breaking and entering, property damage from mining water, and fines.
Birth announcements list a Thompson daughter Sept 27 and Edwards daughter. Daugherty daughter noted. Grace Landrum and Hugh Lively wed recently, living with groom’s parents. Funeral Oct 3 for Mrs. William Poling. survivors Mazie Wilkins and sons Cecil Homer Alonzo. William Harman ill at White Cross Hospital for four weeks. Visits and weekend stays reported among local residents.
A butterfly with two forewings each bearing a strikingly accurate dog head likeness captivates observers. Eye spots and facial features align with a real dog’s head, creating a remarkable mimicry.
Edwin P. Jordan outlines the arduous path to training medical researchers. He notes scarce rewards, long study, and frequent setbacks, yet highlights advances in brain tumor detection and surgical removal, stressing that progress comes from many investigators rather than a single breakthrough.
Don Jose a young officer in a Spanish regiment arrives in Seville where a gypsy named Carmen flirts then vanishes. After a street clash and a false accusation, Carmen taunts him as he tries to arrest her. The colonel orders 30 days guard duty as Jose battles longing and jealousy. To be continued.
An extensive, era newspaper radio grid lists programs and times for NBC WLW CBS WBNS WCHS WPAR MBS WHKC ABC WCUOL WMOA across Cincinnati Huntington Charleston Parkersburg Columbus Marietta and affiliates. It details news, sports, dramas, concerts, comedies, serials and kiddies hours from early morning through midnight with station call letters and network affiliations.
Laurel residents Mr. and Mrs. Pete Brandon of Logan visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Todd and others attended the funeral of Paul J. Angle infant son of Columbus. Mrs. Hattie Bumgardner will winter with Clarence Patton.
A Coolville note summarizes a planned Grange meeting for October 9 at 8 p m with deputy master Everett Carbaugh inspecting. At the Sept 28 session three candidates were instructed in the third and fourth degrees while refreshments were served and local residents hosted guests from Moundsville Athens and Columbus.
NEW PLYMOUTH WSCS members met at Mrs. I R Haas home with many attendees. Byron Lee Reinshell of Upper Sandusky vacationed at his hometown while his family visited Cincinnati Mason Fort Ancient Ohio and Kentucky. Out of town guests joined a Presbyterian Church homecoming including Kenneth Huntley Circleville and others. Mrs Fannie Lee Columbus visited sister Bessie Mowrey. Evelyn Turner named post mistress and the Reinshells plus relatives traveled to Indianapolis for a 128th Ord Medium Maint Co reunion where a bouquet was sent to mothers of killed members.
Dundas EUB Church to hold its 15th annual homecoming on October 10 starting at 9 30 a m with Sunday School and prayer meeting at 10 30 a m A basket dinner is planned at noon A music program and a talk by Rev Alfred Tripp are arranged Guests include Ida Ansel of Columbus and other locals such as Mrs Elizabeth Bishop Mrs Ruth Morrow and Mrs Etta Warner Various visitors Como from Mansfield Wellston and McArthur also noted
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