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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1948

Page

4

Newspaper subscription rates and political commentary note

The snippet lists delivery and mail subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions, with weekly and yearly prices, and hints at a political editorial or commentary about which candidate offers the administration voters hope for. It mentions Athens Ohio and a shift from past records to individual voter administration expectations.

Carrie Sili Nibamicietainee Ana Ohio & W Va Athens Ohio Postoffice

Loves of Carmen serialization in Prosper story adaptation

Don Jose, a young officer in Seville, pursues the gypsy Carmen after she first charms him then disappears. A street knife fight, a prisoner escape, and Jose’s extra guard duty set the stage for Carmen’s invitation to Lillas Pastia’s. An old gypsy card reader predicts love and danger, ending with Carmen embracing fate and death by love.

Don Jose Seville Navarre Andres Carmen Jose Colonels House Lillas Pastia

Voters Should Judge Candidates On Policy Not Image

The piece argues voters should ignore physical appearance and charm when choosing a president. It warns against celebrity adoration and the danger of a strongman mentality, urging voters to decide based on promises and governance rather than theater.

Dewey United States Washington Hitler

UN Future at Stake and Lessons from the League

The piece contrasts the United Nations with the League of Nations noting Japan’s 1931 Manchuria invasion and Italy’s Ethiopia and Albania campaigns as League failures. It criticizes Russia’s uncompromising stance and warns that renewed war may follow unless UN provisions hold, highlighting fragile international order amid lingering tensions.

Russia United Nations Organization League of Nations Manchuria Japan League of Nations Commission League China Mussolini Africa Albania

Lewis Attacks Marshall Plan and Calls for Higher Wages

In a speech to the United Mine Workers convention John L. Lewis criticizes exporting goods to Europe under the Marshall Plan. He argues Europe is building markets at America’s expense and urges workers to press for higher pay and shorter hours, despite high prices and strong demand.

United Mine Workers Convention John L. Lewis Europe Lewis

Public Forum responds to Glouster Reader critique

A Nelsonville reader argues with a Glouster reader about Truman Dewey and party policy. The letter defends Democratic leadership cites labor laws and social programs, and contrasts wartime and postwar challenges while urging readers to judge leaders by actions.

Truman Missouri Dewey New Mexico New York B&o Taft Democrat Party Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Harding Coolidge Hoover Nelsonville

Crown City social notes feature local visits and events

The WSCS met at Mrs. Clovis Graham’s home on October 1. Pvt. Jimmy Dale Lockhart and Ret. Charles Young from Camp Breckinridge visited with the Lockhart family. Local residents hosted guests from Bidwell Huntington Gallipolis Cincinnati Ada and Gallipolis with various visits and a teacher appointment noted for Crown City School.

Crown City WSCS Clovis Graham Fight Jimmy Dale Lockhart Charles Young Camp Breckenridge Charles Martin Cincinnati L. V. Caldwell Virgil Martin Barbara Ann Huntington Ora Callicoat Warren Sheets Ada Bertha Sheets Kathryn Rankin

Albany Wednesday club hears district report and plans welfare work

Mrs. Sadie Miller hosted the Albany Wed nesday club at Twin Maples with fourteen members. They heard a Southeast district meeting report by delegate Mrs. Henry Bobo and comments by Mrs. Earl Baughman and Mrs. Eldon Dailey. Plans for local and county welfare work were discussed. New officers are Mrs. Guy Wingett president Mrs. Will Bean vice president Mrs. Frank Radcliff secretary and Mrs. Wilbur Baughman treasurer. Jane Dailey.

Albany Sadie Miller Twin Maples Henry Bobo Mae Earl Baughman Eldon Dailey Brooks Russell Tewksbury Tom Shirlock Elmer McComas Here Harold Morse Navy Edward Morse W. H. Marshall Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church

Radio Day Schedule For Various National Programs

A detailed listing of radio programs across stations CBS NBC and MBS with times from 6:00 to 6:00, including news reports, kiddies hours, sports talk, dramas, variety shows, music programs and evening blocks. Notable entries include The Bob Crosby Club, The Beulah Skit, Bob Hope Show, Say It With Music, morning breakfast clubs and dance bands.

Nbe Cbs Network Mbs East Mbs- West Cbs Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Dbs Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Dioner Abe Bob Crosby Abe Cbs Sports Mel Torme Mbs Judy—abe North Cbs America Rbilly Rose Bob Hope We the People Gabriel Heatter Luigi Cbs News Abbe Cbs Public Defender Abec M. Amsterdam Abe News News & Variety Abe West N. Y The Clevelandaires Abe Bob Poole Fred Waring Abec My Story Godfrey Kay Kyser Kate Smith Abe Bill Slater Happy Gang Ben Alexander West

Recent dinner guests and community notices in Athens area

Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Victor Weekly and Mrs Addie Gaston of Athens and Ruth Warner with the Archer family. A homecoming at Alfred Methodist Church followed Rev W A Frost sermon. Birth announced at Sheltering Arms Hospital October 6 to Mr and Mrs Russell Archer. Local trips and visits noted among Gaston Robinson and Warner families. A new roof underway at Carthage Township schoolhouse.

Bertha Allen Carrie Gainer R. M. Allen Eleanor Otis Wade Mary Alice Edward Blake Eileen Buford Bbethel Methodist Church L. A. Townsend Bobby Marshall Russell Archer Sheltering Arms Hospital John Archer A. F. Warner Lee Gaston Omah Gaston Glenn Gaston Nancy Lynn Sadie McDaniel Athens Lexington C. M. Swartz Harry Carlton Coolville Eleanor Allen C. M. Warner Harry Nicholin Henderson W. Va O. L. Davis Charles Robinson Linda Raleigh Iva Robinsons Paul Robinson Armour Brummage Carthage Township L. H. Alien

Local Residents Share Visits and Farm News

Mrs L B Terry and Pattie Ann Tery visited sister and brother in Canal Winchester. Lyda Hunter from Wellston, George Tyler and A O Woodall spent the weekend in Cincinnati visiting Everybody's Farm. School resumes after two week water shortage. Thomas Baird plows for Clarence Ratcliff. Marion Woodall sold his farm and will move to Alliance where he is employed. Verna Woodall remarks.

Ewington L. B. Terry Pattie Ann R. H. Bobo Canal Winchester Lyda Hunter Wellston George Tyler A. O. Woodall Cincinnati Thomas Baird Clarence Ratcliff Marion Woodall Alliance Verna Woodall

Daughter Visits Kinney Home in Zanesville

Mrs. John L. Morris spent from Wednesday to Friday in Zanesville at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kinney.

Glouster John L. Morris Zanesville Bernard Kinney

Glouster Plans Halloween Party Meeting

Mayor Thomas Williams announced a meeting in the city office on Wednesday at 8 p m to plan a Halloween party on High Street. Fraternal and civic organizations will sponsor the event and the meeting is open to all interested persons.

Glouster Thomas Williams High St Williams

Atcone Rally Set in Glouster High School Auditorium

In Glouster a Republican rally titled Atcone will start at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Principal speaker will be nationally known Mrs Cora Jordon White. Local talent offers free entertainment and refreshments will follow. Public invited.

Mothers Club Meeting At Linscott Home

GLOUSTER The Jacksonville Mothers Club gathered at Mrs. Rodney Linscott’s home Friday evening. The program included readings on better parenthood wanderer children and common sense about comics by Mrs. Frances Sayre Mrs. Leona Orme and Mrs. Bonnie Oskey. Refreshments were served.

Glouster Jacksonville Mothers Club Rodney Linscott Frances Sayre Leona Orme Bonnie Oskey

Glouster and regional visitors share weekend notices

Glouster residents and relatives visited family members across Ohio and neighboring states. Mrs Lola Smith and Paul of McConnelsville, Mrs Gertrude Ferguson of Canton, and Mr and Mrs Frank Verfer of Corning were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Henry.

Lola Smith Paul McConnelsville Gertrude Ferguson Canton Frank Verfer Corning John Henry H. A. Rogers Donna Richmond Roy Dean Getta Ley Detroit Clarence Huddy Columbus Dick Jones Charley Craig Clarington Caroline Craig Robert Jones Chester Keith Charleston W.va Eldon Smith Forrest Jones Teddy Fred Shires Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Alfred Morris

Tuppers Plains Social Visits Mention Regional Figures

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Furst of Athens and Joshua Thomas Steubenville visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hardway. Emil Matlack of Parkersburg and Max Staton of Nitro stayed with their daughter Mrs. Paul Baker. The Braggs attended an annual Huntington conference and the Bakers plan to move to Athens.

Tuppers Plains Dale Furst Athens Joshua Thomas Steubenville Charles Hardway Emil Matlack Parkersburg Matlack Myrta Frost Max Staton Nitro W. Va Paul Baker W. W. Bragg Huntington Canfield Flowers Morgantown W. M. Baker Mary Ef, Baker

Omitted Name at Ladies Legion Auxiliary Program

The report lists participants from the Ladies Legion Auxiliary meeting held Thursday evening and notes Linda Lee Echstenkamper performed a vocal solo was unintentionally omitted from the listing.

Glouster Ladies Legion Auxiliary Linda Lee Echstenkamper

Mrs. Hinton Is Hostess for Daughters of St. George Meeting

GLOUSTER The Daughters of St. George met at the home of Mrs. Sophia Hinton for the October meeting. Kate Vaughn read scripture and readings were presented by Embrey Conway Henry Vaughn Morgan Skinner. Mystery prize went to Mrs. Hinton. Lunch served by Mrs. Hinton and Mrs. Vaughn to Morgan Conway Skinner Embrey Henry. Next meeting at Flo Henry’s home on Nov 9.

Glouster Daughters of St. George Sophia Hinton Kate Vaughn Edna Embrey Anna Conway Flo Henry Lucy Morgan Mary B. Skinner

Church Plans Chicken Supper in Glouster

The Hollister EUB Church in Glouster announces a chicken supper at the American Legion Hall on Saturday evening. Serving begins at 4 p m and will run until 7 p m. Proceeds will fund cleaning and repairs to the parsonage.

Glouster Hollister EUB American Legion Hall

Bake Sale Saturday to Benefit Jacksonville Playground Fund

Mothers Club sponsors a bake sale Saturday at 1 30 p.m. in Morrison's store. Proceeds go to the Jacksonville playground fund.

Glouster Jacksonville Mothers Club Morrison’s Jacksonville Playground Fund

WCTU Meeting Set at Miss Danford’s Home

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will gather at Miss Lalla Danford’s residence on Thursday at 1 30 p.m. for a scheduled meeting.

WCTU Glouster Lalla Danford

Past Chiefs Club Meets At Mrs Nell Lawson Home

The Past Chiefs Club met at the home of Mrs. Nell Lawson Friday evening with Mrs. Edna Embrey in charge in her absence as president. The group opened with the Lord's Prayer and a reading of Scripture followed by a program of readings and songs. Lunch was served to eight members and one guest, Mrs. Emma Heskin, and the next meeting is planned for November at Mrs. Mae Oliver's home.

Kate Vaughn Nell Lawson Margaret Hemsley Mae Oliver Echstenkamper Emma Heskin

Community Recreation Extension Class Set

An extension class in Community Recreation organized Monday at Glouster High School will meet Thursday at 6 30 p m for the opening session. The course offers three hours credit and is open to all interested even if not registered.

Glouster Glouster High School Ohio University

Morris Couple Granted Hospital Care After Surgeries

Mr and Mrs Alfred Morris Sr were admitted to Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta on Thursday. Mrs Morris had minor surgery and returned home Saturday while Mr Morris had major surgery the same day and will stay about ten days.

Glouster Alfred Morris Marietta

Wombackers Welcome Son in Moscow and Gloucester

A son was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wombacker of Moscow Pennsylvania. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wombacker Sr. of Moscow and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morris of Gloucester. Charles G. Archer is a great grandfather.

Glouster Harold Wombacker Moscow John L. Morris Charles G. Archer

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