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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1949
Page
4
Established 182 daily and Sunday news service lists subscription prices by delivery method including carrier and mail options. Rates show monthly and multi month terms with regional notes for Athens Ohio and surrounding areas.
A 1950- model U S Senator costs start at 50 905 annually for salaries and staff with total Senate payroll near 5 million, as Congress approved raises to add workers. The piece cites perks, travel pay and free services while urging restraint amid the welfare state debate.
A distressed marriage faces finances and in laws as Jenny and Tod contend with a housing change. An old friend Rick Morris offers a cottage refuge in Centerville while romantic tensions and jealousy bubble, prompting questions about Rick’s feelings and future living arrangements.
Edwin G. Nourse, chairman of the President's Economic Advisory Council, voices blunt warnings that demand national attention. He asserts the urgency of addressing deep economic strains and calls for decisive policy action to curb deficits and restore growth.
Members of the Men's Business and Professional Club held a corn roast at the Baptist Church basement with Harry Wilcox as champion corn eater. Weddings noted include Delphine Dillon and Jim Martin at the Baptist Church with Revered Carl Davis officiating, and Jean George and Richard Vittorio wed in Columbus. Additional items mention hospital visits, Florida travel plans, Lancaster Fair attendees, and school lunch room help.
The Economic Cooperation Administration released a 227 page report on Europe detailing how the U S should balance trade by increasing imports from Europe to give them dollars to buy American exports. It notes a 34 year surplus in favor of the United States and four proposed actions with emphasis on increasing imports and lowering tariffs.
Mrs. Earl Spires and Miriam Campbell announce the birth of Elizabeth Sarah, their first child, with Elizabeth's grandparents listed. A Wilkesville study club meeting featured papers on home life abroad and art topics, plus two contests led by Zoe Denney. Travel visits, hospital ambitions, and community gatherings include Northwestern University med student Howard Barton, a kitchen shower for Harold Dailey, and multiple visits among families in Columbus Wilkesville Gallia and surrounding towns.
Hal Boyle ridicules a rumor that women’s fashion is reverting to 1920s styles, urging readers to reject the notion as eye catching but undesirable trend. He wryly questions what society has done to deserve such fashion punishment.
A period quiz item presents ten multiple choice questions for men women and teenagers with 10 point scoring and a list of answers. It includes social commentary on fashion from the 1920s and asks about perjury, Cracker State, hydrophobia and biblical phrases.
Governor James H. Duff turned the first spade of dirt to signal the start of a 67 mile extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Ohio border. The four lane toll road already is under construction eastward to Philadelphia.
Edgar Michael of Athens R.D.2 writes in The Messenger criticizing a October 24 full page ad calling miners to abandon the UMWA. He claims Ohio operators harmed welfare funding and urges miners to uphold their union while condemning the Jacksonville agreement as reviving Ohio coal trade.
All 2900 Columbus city workers have signed loyalty oaths, officials report. The measure covers the entire municipal workforce and underscores a formal pledge of fidelity to the city government.
Mrs. R H Jackson of Nelsonville returns from a six week stay in New York City as guest of her brother and sister Frank and Sylvia Cooley. Emory C Ralph and wife of Rutland celebrate their 50th anniversary. Milton Staneart of Albany grows 101 bushels of yellow field corn. State Education Department declines to reopen New Pittsburg school. E N Dietrich says plans stand. Fire on Lowe Farm at Radcliff consumes 15 20 acres, haystack and barn saved by volunteers. 25 years ago Nelsonville dedicated its American Legion memorial building. L H Baughman enjoined from undertaking business in Athens. A coupe owned by Lawrence Garrett at Chauncey destroyed by fire. Glouster High loses 36 0 to New Straitsville. Glenn Frank warns at Ohio University that adults have not appeared, leaving savage traits.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Canoles celebrated their gold wedding anniversary with an open house at Church Street. More than 75 guests attended and a gold-decorated cake centered the luncheon. The couple married October 10 1899 by Rev William Nuzum. They have two sons Edwin and Harry and two grandchildren.
A detailed listing of radio programs across NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS Columbus WSAZ Huntington and others. Includes daily show lineups from 6:00 p.m. through late night with news, music, drama and variety programs featuring Frank Sinatra Beulah’s Skit This Is Your Life Great Gildersleeve Sherlock Holmes Detective Brief and more across CBS ABC MBS networks.
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