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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1948

Page

4

Newspaper subscription rates and publishing details

The piece lists weekday and weekend editions of The Messenger Publishing Co with rates for carrier and mail delivery. It notes prices per month, quarter, six months and year for Ohio and West Virginia and other regions, plus a short editorial comparing American and other systems and the discuter on personal freedom despite left-wing critiques.

Ohio & W. Va Athens Ohio Postoffice

Loves of Carmen excerpt fragments in 1948 Athens paper

The Athens Messenger prints serialized scenes from Prosper Merime novel inspired drama. Don Jose, a young officer, falls for Carmen, joins bandits led by Garcia, and clashes with the Andalusian constabulary as pursuit and passion deepen.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio EEE Garcia Don Jose Navarro Tes Andalusian Constabulary Carmen Jose

Respect the Dead Appeal for rural cemetery levy support

An Athens County rural township forum urges voters to approve a small extra ax levy to fund cemetery care and upkeep. The piece notes widespread neglect of rural burial grounds, with weeds and damaged fencing compromising gravesites and flags a communal duty to fund maintenance as a matter of public responsibility.

Ax Levy Athens County

One Great Difference in Soviet and Capitalist Systems

An analysis contrasts Soviet price policy with capitalist markets. Government buys goods at low, self set prices and resells through state stores at high marks, leaving the average Russian family with just enough to live. The piece notes the gap between rhetoric and practice in both systems.

Soviet Union Russia

On Wage Equality and Skilled Worker Incentive

An editorial argues that strict wage uniformity harms skilled workers by suppressing ambition and incentives to learn. It weighs fairness in pay, warns against excessive leveling, and defends paying more for brain work to sustain industrial growth and opportunity for individuals across skill levels.

October Cold Snap Boosts Corn Crops Across Ohio

Early frosts in October slowed vegetation but aided crops including corn. Millions of bushels remain in shock and drying under cold nights and sunny days. Husked corn has benefited while forecasts of October weather prove unreliable. Wildlife patterns suggest a long cold spell before returning warmth.

Ohio

Burden of Others’ Problems Spurs Personal Strength

Observing others’ struggles gives perspective and resilience to endure one’s own challenges. The insight fosters empathy and motivates perseverance through difficult times.

Doctor's Comments on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and ECG Use

The article warns that carbon monoxide from car exhaust in closed spaces causes rapid unconsciousness and death. It explains how CO binds hemoglobin, lists symptoms, and advises removing the victim from contaminated air and using artificial respiration and oxygen. It notes uncertainty about chronic poisoning and confirms ECG helps diagnose angina pectoris.

Birthday Dinner Honors Charles Brown in Albany

Miss Florence Brown hosted a dinner on October 1 celebrating the 87th birthday of Charles Brown. Guests included Mrs. Vina Glogly and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Springer from Athens, with Mrs. Springer attending for 16 years. Various relatives and friends visited and shared refreshments afterward.

Albany Florence Brown Charles Brown Vina Gillogly Vance Springer Athens Springer William Johnson Ed McKinstry Akron Maud Vorhes Johnson Jack Webster Dayton Frank Radcliffe Walter O’mara Interstate Commerce Commission Washington, D. C C. R. Morris Etta Bean Maud Jones Flora Townsend Alma Davis Indiana Ed Lasch Huntington W. Va Earnest Martin Hebbardsville Frank Potter Jane Dailey

Chesterhill High to Host Friday Junior Class Skating Party

The Junior Class at Chesterhill High School will sponsor a skating party at the Highland roller rink this Friday. Tickets and details were published for students and families.

Chesterhill Chesterhill High School Highland Roller Rink

Campaign Train Jerks Through Washington Debate

Edson notes a stalled campaign train and jokes about headlines as ex-Congressman May and the Garsson brothers face appeals after war fraud sentences. Harold Ickes gives a brief Truman endorsement and critiques labor power, with bread price reasons and Detroit area retail warehouse plans backed by labor groups offering rock bottom prices.

U. S. District Court of Appeals Andrew J. May Kentucky Garsson Brothers Henry J. Lewinhaut Washington News Index Andy May Tckes Harold S. Tekes Harry S. Truman Ickes Chapman Bevercomb West Virginia Dewey Truman John L. Lewis Thomas E. Dewey

Radio Station Frequencies and Call Letters Listed

A compiled list of area stations including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 8 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC

NBC WLW Cincinnati Huntington Cbs-Wbns Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS

Radio Schedule Reel Goes On Air Listing Overnight Programs

A dense listing shows a full day’s radio programming with networks CBS ABC MBS and more. It details time slots from morning through late night including news music talks dramas comedies variety and kid’s hours featuring shows like Burns and Allen Abbott and Costello Henry Aldrich and Bob Crosby Club.

Cbs Network Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Abe Cbs Abe Lowell Thomas Abec-Basic Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily van Damme Abe Bob Crosby Harkness Cbs Sports Henry Aldrich Abe F.B.I Abbott & Costello Burns & Allen Abe Mr. Keen Billy Rose al Jolson Abe Gabriel Heatter Dot Lamour Cbis Screen Guild Playhouse Fred Waring Cbs Dance Music Abc West N. Y Nbe The Clevelandaires Abe Bob Poole Mbs Godfrey Kay Kyser

Gallipolis City Teachers Reach 190 Percent Enrolled

All 54 teachers in Gallipolis City schools are enrolled in the National Education Association, Ohio Education Association, and the Gallipolis Teachers Association, totaling 190 percent participation.

Gallipolis National Education Association Ohio Education Association The Gallipolis Teachers Association

Missing boy's body found near home in pond

Mrs Hazel Hayman searching for her three year old son David located his body in a shallow pond about a quarter mile from the home yesterday. The tragedy ends a frantic search by the family and local authorities.

Cleveland David Hazel Hayman

Alaska trip described for Presbyterian Women in Gallipolis

Rev. Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville spoke to Grace Presbyterian Women's Association detailing an Alaska trip by air taxi across 3500 miles. He described St. Lawrence Island, local customs, high prices, canneries, mining uranium, and attitudes toward statehood, with commentary on cost of living and air mail rates. Mrs. Eugene Plymale presided.

Peter Edson Washington Gallipolis Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Grace Presbyterian Women’s Association Alaska Linson H. Stebbins St. Lawrence Island Evans Esquimaux Japan Russia Eugene Plymale

Barter Theater Opens Season With Pursuit of Happiness

Barter Theater presents its first road-season production Pursuit of Happiness in Washington School auditorium at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Barter Theater, backed by Virginia, was founded by Robert Porterfield.

Gallipolis Junior Chamber of Commerce Washington School

Tentative Date Set For Football Banquet

Gallipolis reports the annual football banquet date is shifted due to difficulty securing Kiwanis and Rotary club participation. The event moves from November 16 to November 18 with Don Peden of Ohio University Athens to be the featured speaker.

Gallipolis Kiwanis Rotary Club Don Peden Ohio University Athens

River Traffic At Gallipolis Locks Reported Dates and Times

River traffic at Gallipolis locks shows boats Martin Solvay Verity Arden Rankin Hurley and Bruce moving up or down at listed times. Other district boats include Bob S Brandt Patriot Atlas Titan Duffy Shirley Castle Childers Progress Fern with respective up or down statuses and times. Kanawha River listings show Turley London Wild Goose Winfield Republic of Pittsburgh Winfield Talbot with direction and times.

Gallipolis Martin Solvay Verity Arden Rankin Hurley Bruce Bob S Brandt Patriot Atlas Titan Duffy Shirley Castle Childers Progress Fern Kanawha Turley London Wild Goose Winfield Republic of Pittsburgh Talbot

Holzer Hospital Notes Admissions and Births at Gallipolis

Admissions include Mrs. Lillian B. Smith Pomeroy Mrs. Roy F. Nickell McArthur and Mrs. Howard Rose Gallipolis A birth is recorded for Mrs Dalla Cadle Leon W Va a son Discharges list several patients by name including Mrs Harold Saunders and son Mrs Daryl Shoemaker and others from Gallipolis with multiple patients and accompanying notes

Gallipolis Lillian B. Smith Pomeroy Roy F. Nickell McArthur Howard Rose Dalla Cadle Leon W. Va Harold Saunders Daryl Shoemaker Edan Bishop Daisy Dunham Oscar Spencer James Napper Adda Brown Genevieve Jarvis C. H. Shoemaker Park Kinkous and Son Frank Hartley Everette Denny Arthur Sharp

Five Dollar Fine For Gallipolis Drunk Charge

Harry Howell of Gallipolis was fined five dollars and costs by Judge William H. Jones in municipal court on the charge of intoxication.

Gallipolis Harry Howell William H. Jones

Nash Price Hikes Hit 600 Series and Ambassador Cars

Nash Motors announced price increases averaging 275 dollars on the 600 series and 390 dollars on the Ambassador models. The adjustments were revealed yesterday as part of its pricing moves.

NASH Detroit Nash Motors

Meal is Credited For Winning Streak

In Gallipolis Molly Smeltzer’s Farm Hotel is credited by Blue Devil players for a winning streak. Coach Jim Halderman canceled the pregame meal but the team wanted their usual meal. This week E. E. Higgins and M. Harold Brown with Marshall Boggs join the squad, the yearly inner-circle access granted.

Gallipolis Molly Smeltzer Farmer’s Hotel Blue Devil Jim Halderman Jim Molly E. E. Higgins M. Harold Brown Marshall Boggs

First Tea for Faculty Is Served Wednesday

Gallipolis reports the first faculty tea of the year was served after school to all city teachers. Anne Bradbury, delegate, covered the National Education Association meeting in Cleveland. Dorothy Rowe, delegate, summarized the Ohio Education Association gathering at Camp Muskingum this summer.

Gallipolis Anne Bradbury National Education Association Cleveland Dorothy Rowe Ohio Education Association Camp Muskingum

Schools To Close For Southeastern Ohio Meeting

Gallipolis officials announce all schools will close Friday due to the Southeastern Ohio teachers meeting in Athens. Superintendent E. E. Higgins is slated to participate on a panel discussing practical aspects of education.

Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Athens E. E. Higgins

Attorney To Speak At GALLIPOLIS High Assembly

John E. Halliday, attorney, will speak at the Gallipolis high school assembly Friday morning. The Government club will run the program with Allen Romaine as president and Mrs. Ruth Masters as faculty adviser.

Gallipolis John E. Halliday Government Club Allen Romaine Ruth Masters

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the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Associated Press LABOR Sophie Kerr Prosper Merime Dancaire Remondado Cordova Pablo Jose— Jose Joselto Josella Joseito Dick Turner Ntroleum To WEA Murphy Edwin P. Jordan, M. D Edson United Mine Workers’ Journal U. S American Bakers’ Association Abe Kate Smith Abe Bill Slater Hollywood Abe Queen Hope Ce Ben Alexander West Abe Aid Mbe Barter Theater Holzer Hospital Meal By Galbraith
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