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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1947
Page
4
In a 1947 Athens column, F L Woodworth argues the city has rebuilt finances and now can fund major projects. He cites a $97,287.45 cash reserve, staff increases, improved water mains, new wells, and refurbished city buildings as proof of readiness for sewage and garbage plants, a Hocking River dam, and a playground.
Lawrence's Dispatch discusses a proposed at source censorship regime for all civilian government aimed at suppressing criticism and leaking. It questions the definition of confidential information, warns of misuse to shield fraud, and argues for protecting press access and civil liberties amid security concerns.
On the first day of college Cametlia Austin, daughter of the Dean, is scolded by Prof Herbert Powell for not writing all summer and told she cannot grieve forever for Gary Marlowe who died in the war. She meets Joel Conroy, a veteran student she truly loved, as old feelings surface amid campus bustle and a cautious future.
October 26 to November 1 marks Girl Scout Week as 287 Athens Girl Scouts aged seven to seventeen join national celebrations. They say thanks to the adults and organizations guiding them, recognizing leaders, sponsors, and advisors who support community work, hospital and library efforts, and family activities. The piece praises the young women and the enduring value of Girl Scouts over thirty five years.
Sam Simmons argues the labor system has not enslaved workers despite 62 percent employed in September. He cites record wages of $50.42 weekly for factory workers, low strikes, and new protections under the Taft-Hartley Act. Workers gain union disclosure, limits on strikes, and safeguards against firing for dues, with expanded free speech and bargaining rights.
A Nashville era reminiscence recalls Earl S. McCune, early American Express agent, WWI service, and a columnist’s reflection on disillusionment after conflict. The piece contrasts young restlessness with faith in America, urging humble, steady pursuit of opportunity and reform over top‑down change.
Democratic strategists in Washington explore drafting General Eisenhower as a Democratic presidential candidate. They argue he could unite Northern and Southern factions, upset GOP majorities, and lead the party, but Truman would have to step aside. Eisenhower has not endorsed the idea.
Mr and Mrs Elder Bay of Narrowsville hosted Rev and Mrs Orr in New Straitsville. Mrs A B Wells and Mrs Alonzo Palmer hosted eight tables of bridge at Wells home. Dr and Mrs D J Evans marked their 50th wedding anniversary with many guests. Delegates from Pomeroy and Middleport attended Eastern Star Grand Chapter: Mrs R S Smith and daughter Gertrude, Mrs R D Townsend, Mrs C J Rust, and Mrs F W Schreiner. Byron Danford returned to Cincinnati School of Medicine after visiting his parents.
Ten years ago the Past Councilors Club gathered at Mrs. Ruby Kinsey’s Kimberly residence with President Elizabeth Scott leading business. Baby contest winners were Roberta Steenrod and Bobby Porter. Mary Jean Williams won best dressed in the Blue Bonnet Girl Scout Patrol Halloween party.
A catalog of radio stations and their frequencies includes NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks CBS ABC MBS and east west feeds for Monday October 27 detailing news shows entertainment dramas quizzes concerts and kiddies hours with repeats and time slots from 6:00 pm to 6:30 am including News and Variety Dance Hour and Cowboy features.
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