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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1947
Page
4
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In this serial scene George and Happy attend church then escape for a private afternoon as tensions rise over Joyce and Boyle. George insists Joyce must marry well to preserve the Harrell name, while Happy questions the logic of his control and the role of social status.
The writer criticizes President Truman for vacillation in foreign affairs and argues that large American relief to Europe harms both the needy and Russia. The piece claims charity blurs with fear of communism, urges action by citizens and Congress, and dismisses handouts as ineffective against Soviet influence.
A Citizens Food Committee chairman urges newspapers to publish reminders to eat no meat and no eggs or poultry. The piece critiques the push as a national hysteria and questions American sympathy for Europe while noting past wars and the desire to avoid conflict through easy outs.
Washington analysis shows farmers receive about 13 percent of national income with 20 percent of the population. Per capita farm income rose 285 percent since the war vs 442 percent for non-farm. 1946 city wages average $190 monthly. farm wages about $98 with board. Farm tenancy now about one third. 25 percent better off than prewar. Regions in Maine Florida Ohio Nebraska California Texas Kansas Oregon show high living standards on farms.
Sam Simmons argues that Britain’s cabinet changes won’t spark private enterprise as reformers falter. He says labor MPs misread economic power and that minds of managers and scientists drive production, not hands. He questions politicians running business and jokes fiddlers might do as well.
Washington column analyzes a 1936 to 1947 data set from the National City Bank showing profit margins per sale for bakers, dairies, meat packers, sugar, and retailers shrinking or steady. It notes rising farm share of retail value, high marketing costs, and inflation driving price levels despite flat per sale profits.
James D. Knight of Nelsonville attends the Grand Council and Grand Chapter of Masons in Springfield. Miss Mary Connett departs with friends for a motor trip to Mansfield. The Higley Study Circle elected Mrs. Jennie O'Dell and Mrs. G H Junod as delegates to the Federated Clubs convention. William McClutteon and family move to property near Sugar Creek. Cadet Herbert Wescoat McArthur returns home on leave from Annapolis for a month.
Mrs Ruth Nixon Patton of Nelsonville hosted Tri Psi sorority at an indoor picnic. Mr and Mrs L G DeLong of Glouster entertained the Contract Bridge Club. High scores went to Mrs Paul Allmark and Horace Withers. Prof T N Hoover announced Dr Albert Bushnell Hart will speak at Ohio University Day for the Northwest Territory 150th anniversary. Athens Kiwanis elected officers S B Erskine Ross Wright and Fred Sands. Mary Margaret Graham and Jack Welsh named editors of The Preamble at Athens High School.
The POINT PLEASANT county board of education approved tuition for colored pupils attending out of county high schools, including $90 for a daughter in Cleveland. They authorized a kitchen and hot lunch program at Leon School, arranged PTA input, and accepted staff changes and bus adjustments.
Dr. J. W. Diddle of Henderson announces the annual meeting of the state veterinary medical association will take place Thursday and Friday at the Spencer Roane Hotel in Spencer. The longtime president will host talks by leading veterinarians from across the state.
Dr. J. W. Diddle, veterinarian, reports considerable sickness among cows in Mason County blamed on eating frosted corn fodder. One death is reported. He recalls a 1909 1910 event when many cattle in Ohio and West Virginia died under similar cause.
Harry Cotton of South Charleston under bond for appearance. Prosecutor Bar din to advise next steps after Cotton failed to appear. First case of its kind in years. Cotton charged with violating a restricted operator's license and driving a Mercury when restricted to a 1941 Buick. While restricted, he allegedly struck a car near South Side endangering occupants including children en route to the Recreation Center.
The Big Black Backers met in Junior High School and found the athletic fund can pay Marietta Manufacturing Co more than 1000 dollars for steel used in bleachers at the Senior High stadium last year. About 700 dollars for other materials remains, expected to be paid by season end. Attendance at home games is strong with three more on the schedule. A post season game was discussed but left to coaches. The gym roof painting will be funded by the athletic fund.
Mason Market in Point Pleasant reported a steady live stock sale with larger receipts than last week. Cattle, hogs and veal calves showed mixed gains. top steers sold around 25 dollars per 1251 pounds, hogs topped near 29 dollars, and lambs brought up to about 21 dollars with several grades showing strength.
Circuit Clerk Vernon Jones received a vacation order from Judge Lewis H. Miller in the state against Electa P. Hayman George Wray and Ernest Hesson Sheriff of Mason County. The clerk was directed to receive 500 from the state road commission for the benefit of the defendants for damages. The road commission required certain lands in the Mercers Bottom Pliny cut off highway construction.
Chief Ver non Miller and three volunteers conducted evacuations at local schools. Senior High finished in one minute ten seconds, while Junior High took two minutes. Central and Heights grade schools evacuated in about one and a half minutes. Ordnance and Langstone did not get visited. Teachers prepared for the alarm and led orderly evacuations. Firemen will inspect Junior High for hazards.
Mrs. Melvin Schmidt of Baltimore, visiting Pt. Pleasant with her husband for several weeks, was honored with a handkerchief shower by Lambda Chi Omega sorority. The event followed a sorority meeting in the Moose Club lounge, recalling her wartime membership. Plans were discussed for a Halloween party at the Hall home on Charleston Road with date to be set. Attendees included Mrs. Schmidt and many local residents.
Mrs. Preston Anderson and infant son David Lewis Anderson of Beech Hill returned home from Point Clinic on Tuesday. Families and officials such as Mrs. L. K. Brown and Mrs. Raymond F. Musgrave attended the Grand Lodge gathering in Charleston. Prosecuting Attorney C. E. Copen visited from Winfield, and F. G. Musgrave also traveled to Charleston for business. The McCombs family from Pittsburgh planned a weekend visit to relatives P. E. Roush in Upper Flats. Joe Barr family from Ohio River Road spent the weekend in Huntington with Clyde Slater. Olin Roush taught at Sunnyside School in substitution for ill Garnette Kimberling. Minnie Arthur, Charles Barr from Winfield, and Rucker family from Cincinnati joined Harry Childers at St Albans Road for weekend visits.
Emma Smith Kelly sues for divorce from Robert Howard Kelly alleging cruelty. Married 1946, they have one child. Donora P Carpenter also sues for divorce from Frank A Carpenter alleging cruelty. They married in 1944 and have a two year old son, previously residing on Jericho Road.
Russ Payne and Oak Harris report a propane gas explosion in Spencer traced to Wil lard Starcher’s North Spencer plant. Two men seriously injured, property damage around 50 000 dollars, homes and a school affected, fire spread from the blast to the plant and nearby buildings.
Roscoe Redman an Oshel Motors employee was arrested by Sheriff Paul F. Thomas on a felony warrant alleging he took and drove a $1,200 automobile without owner consent and damaged it. He was to be arraigned today.
Point Pleasant subscribers received new telephone directories on Monday and Tuesday marking the first in about 18 months. Local Manager A. M. Davis notes the exchange serves around 1,500 stations, connected with New Haven and Arlee exchanges serving about 250 and 40 stations, respectively. The C P and exchange at Mason City covers about 170 stations.
Deputy Sheriff Toral Morrison and City Patrolman T F Yost left for Huttonsville to deliver two men to the medium security prison. Harry Mayes of Point Pleasant and Lewis Steele of McDowell County are both under sentence for larceny.
Mrs Paul Robertson of Alexandria Virginia underwent surgery Tuesday at Holzer Hospital where she had been a patient for some time. She is sister to Misses Florence and Ella Howard and Mrs Cary Howard iRayburn of Viand Street.
NBC-8 Dennis Day 8:30 Duffy's Tavern 9:30 District Attorney 10:30 Jurante and Eddie Cantor CBS-8:30 Dr Christian 9:30 Sweeney and March 10 The Whistler Career Man 10:30 Escape Adventure ABC-8:30 Vox Pop 9 Abbott and Costello 9:30 Jack Paar 10 Bing Crosby MBS-8 Crime Book drama 8:30 Quiet Please 10 Rocket Smashers round table
Community updates include Mr and Mrs Theo dore Boring relocate to McArthur where he oversees the Unemployment Service in Vinton County. Andrew Wiseman dies at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a major operation at age ninety plus. John Palmer Floyd and Richard Price attend Ohio State Missouri game in Columbus. Board of Education raises school lunch price to 15 cents due to reduced government aid. Opal Lewis hosts Vinton Township garden club meeting October 14. mask guidance requested.
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