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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1948
Page
4
The article notes a field of synthetics experimenting with coal use in powdered and other forms. It highlights active organizations addressing coal usage problems in industry and home, aiming to improve the product, keep prices reasonable, and attract users. It concludes coal remains pivotal in industrial progress.
The piece argues neither party is inherently good or evil and calls for a unified United States leadership. It endorses Governor Dewey as a capable executive who can unite the nation and keep radical elements out, criticizing President Truman as lacking administrative training and confidence.
The article outlines leukemia types, symptoms, and effects on blood, spleen, and bone marrow. It notes acute versus chronic progression, limited effective treatments, and rare occurrence. It also mentions radioactive phosphorus as experimental therapy with no permanent cures.
Don Jose, a young officer, falls for Carmen and kills his commander. He flees to a Gypsy camp and becomes a thief. Carmen and Jose clash over love and honor as they plot escape and depend on each other to survive. The scene ends with a tense, unresolved choice and a cliffhanger.
The National Coal Association president notes Americans misjudge coal mining as a low-tech, low-wage job. He cites mechanization raising output, improving coal quality, and cutting accidents. Miners now earn around 77 dollars weekly on average with many earning over 100, plus strong pension benefits.
The text questions selective service draft deferments, noting limits to medical and veterinary students, and argues for training a new generation of nuclear scientists alongside osteopaths given modern life and world conditions, urging national safety considerations.
A Mayo Clinic doctor argues against punishing or scolding children as a parenting tactic. The piece contrasts verbal instruction with parental modeling showing parents should demonstrate actions like cleaning up toys.
The Athens City Board of Education thanks the public, clubs, PTAs, ministers, laymen, and The Messenger for campaigning in favor of the Two Mill levy. More than 1600 cards expressed support and voters are urged to approve the measure Tuesday. Names on letter from local educators and citizens.
Mr and Mrs William E Spires announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Ellen to Jacob E Schilling on October 15 at the Greenup Kentucky Methodist parsonage The ceremony was performed by Rev B L Allen The couple were unattended The bride wore a brown and yellow wool street length dress The bride has worked as a post office clerk since 1946 and the groom is with the Ohio Division of Forestry at Zaleski Both grads of the local high school in 1946.
Mr and Mrs Paul McDaniel and son Bernard of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs Bert Yost in Thornville. Oma Campbell returns from Bethesda Hospital. Glenn Bray attends funeral of his grandmother Mrs Howdyshell in Orrville. Danny Mason and Jean Davis attend Lancaster Fair. Floyd Welsh of Mansfield visits Dayton Wilson. Virgil Wilson returns home. Mrs John Fouts of near Glouster visits Mr and Mrs David Williams. John Miller of Newark visits Harry Miller. William Murday and daughter Juanita of New Straitsville visit Jack Williams. Mrs Glenna Williams.
Wilkesville Chapter No 207 Order of Eastern Star will attend group services at the Rutland Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Sunday.
Weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Vin cent Bailey and children Neil and Andrea of West Carrollton called on Mrs Bailey's parents Mr and Mrs Bart Pettit of Millfield Saturday. They were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Harlan Linscott of Hooper Ridge.
Millfield Methodist Church redec orated with new paper hung by Denver Young of Athens. Ladies of the church cleaned woodwork and windows of the building.
In Albany, a speaker identified as Harry, claiming to speak for Missourians, attacks Dewey and Thomas while urging a peaceful path and warning against fascist elements. The letter is signed by Bessie M. Gorsiene from Athens and dated October 24.
A reader argues the Taft Hartley Law does not aid workers and recalls 1920s miners' struggles. The letter claims labor gains came only under F D Roosevelt and urges voters to support proven friends in November 2 elections.
Mr. and Mrs. Reece Thompson and Cora Williams were dinner guests of Mrs. Mae Hatfield. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson called on Mr. and Mrs. Harry Aberts. Trimble and Mrs. Andrew Hardy moved to Michigan. Albert Hardy spent a weekend in Hollister. Henry Adams returned home after weeks in Toledo. Clarence Bamfield spent a weekend in Orbiston. Jennie Humphrey visited Bessie Slater. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aberts occupied a new home. Russell Humphrey and John Humphrey hosted a day with Mrs. John Humphrey visiting her mother Mrs. John Lahew.
Leda Sams notes coal shortages and rising prices urge residents to consider buying a Bushman saw for rapid wood fuel. She says nearby timber can be purchased cheap and cut by one person, saving hours and keeping homes warm during cold delays. Athens, October 26.
A list of radio stations and frequencies includes NBC WLW Cincinnati 100 KC NBC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Cotumpus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 58 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Cotumpus 610 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC
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