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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1948

Page

4

Life and secrets at Nuns Farthing unravel in a family tale

The excerpt follows Hilary and George Archer as they navigate love and money at Nuns Farthing. A meddling mother discerns George's feelings for Alice while Hilary obsesses over his brother's actions. Tensions rise as a tree dispute and hidden affections threaten family harmony.

Witary Shenstone Ite Kegland Farthing Sabeing Hilary London George Alice Crst Nuns Farthing Hinton

Understanding Rheumatic Arthritis and Its Forms

A United States Public Health Service survey notes about seven million people have some form of rheumatic disease, with over three million classified as arthritis. It explains nonspecific rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and true inflammatory forms, plus the misconception of arthritis as a single disease.

United States Public Health Service

Remembering Dr. O C Bird at Ohio University Athens

The University and Athens communities honor the late Dr. O C Bird who directed Ohio U s physical welfare for a quarter century. He built a strong athletic program and mentored coaches, elevating Ohio University to national prominence while serving the town with unselfish, effective leadership. His work shapes generations of students and residents.

University Athens O. C. Bird Ohio U Ohio Bird Dr. Bird Ohio University

On Crackpotism in American Politics

The piece argues crackpots receive hostile receptions yet echo the rise of radical new parties. It asserts inevitable growth of reform movements as America ages and society seeks cures for a complex world.

Hank Wallace

York Forest: Ohio Industrial Forest Landmark and Legacy

The York Forest near the Ohio counties of Athens, Vinton and Hocking covers 160 acres of pine and tulip poplar trees. Once part of Col. Richard Enderlin and Carbondale Coal Co holdings, it is now owned by Carbondale Coal Co headed by Oral Daugherty. Melvin H. Doolittle helped develop the site, praised as a pioneer industrial forest and conservation model by the Ohio Forestry Association. Visitors rare, but the area offers a quiet, uphill woodland experience with tall, straight trunks and long-standing protection from fires and crowds.

Richard Enderlin Carbondale Coal Co Germany York Forest Athens Vinton Hocking Melvin H. Doolittle Carbondale Colonel Enderlin Ohio Oral Daugherty Enderlin Sunday Creek Coal Co Daugherty Enderlins Chillicothe Doolittle Ohio Forestry Association

Logan Buchanan Takes Weeklong Vacation From Duties

Logan Buchanan, Hocking County Veterans Service Officer, is spending a weeklong vacation from his duties on E Second Street.

Logan John Buchanan Second St Hocking County

Assessing Whittaker Chambers and Alger Hiss’s Testimony

The essay weighs whether Whittaker Chambers or Alger Hiss lied about past relations in New Deal Washington. It suggests memory may be hazy after fifteen years and explores motives of both men, noting shifts in political climate and individual positions over time.

Whittaker Chambers Time New Deal Washington Alger Hiss Hiss New Deal State Department Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Chambers Communist Party New York Roosevelt Mr. Chambers Mr. Hiss Russia Washington

Logan Dairy Opens After Six Day Shutdown

Logan Home Dairy resumes milk receivals from local producers after a six day shutdown caused by a strike by the Dairy, Bakery and Food Workers Union. Management plans to hire replacement workers to run deliveries later this week as union members stay off the job amid dispute over firings and a pending contract.

Logan Logan Home Dairy, Bakery and Food Workers Union

Tax Coupon Sales Increase Amid Strong Local Activity

Hocking County treasurer Ralph W. Moorhead reports robust business through tax coupon sales. For the week ending Sept 4 sales reached 4685 dollars, up 1558 from last year. year to date 134,647.70 dollars, up 30,042.18 from 1947.

Logan Hocking County Ralph W. Moorhead Moorhead

Second Frontier signs stir regional confusion in Ohio Valley

A reader questions the location of the Second Frontier event, citing signs in the Ohio Valley and a claim it may be at Rio Grande College farm. The letter also critiques city leadership and highlights local political battles between Democrats and Republicans in Gallipolis, Pomeroy, and surrounding towns.

the Messenger Gallipolis Ohio Valley Rio Grande College Rio Grande Ohio Dann O. Taber The Messenger Chickamauga Creek Columbus Washington, D. C

Two Drivers Are Fined By City Officials

Logan motorists Paul Bell 27 was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. Athens resident Alice N. Murphy was fined 5 dollars and costs on a trailer tail light violation on Route 33 cited by the State Highway Patrol.

Paul Bell Logan Bell Alice N. Murphy Athens State Highway Patrol

Waltonian Chorus Opens Third Season With Rehearsal

Waltonian Chorus held its first rehearsal of the third season in the courthouse auditorium with director J Richard Farmer leading. A tentative Oct 7 Circleville Kiwanis Club performance is planned and the group will perform at the Izaak Walton League convention in Logan on Oct 9.

Logan Waltonian Courthouse J. Richard Farmer Circleville Circleville Kiwanis Club

Hocking Hospital Admits and Births List

Hocking Hospital notes include admissions Clifford H Dowler New Marsh field surgery Mrs Lawrence Cottrill Nelson ville medical births to Guy Stewart Union Furnace a daughter David Sorrell Glouster Route 3 a daughter Roy Heidlebaugh Logan Route 4 a son discharges Mrs Billy Monks and son Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs Robert McDonald and son Bucyrus Frank Arnett Columbus.

Clifford H. Dowler New Marshfield Lawrence Cottrill Nelsonville Guy Stewart Union Furnace David Sorrell Glouster Roy Heidlebaugh Logan Billy Monks Robert McDonald Bucyrus Frank Arnett Columbus

St. Clair Home Welcomes Visitors This Weekend

Visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Frank St Clair on Logan Route 4 included their daughter Esther St Clair of Columbus and their daughter and son in law Rev and Mrs Donald Weller and daughter Sue Anne of The Plains.

Logan Frank St. Clair Esther St. Clair Columbus Donald Weller Sue Anne the Plains

Answer Filed in Logan Divorce Case

Kenneth Riffle filed an answer in common pleas court denying the charges in a divorce suit brought by Louella Riffle. He asks that the petition be dismissed.

Logan Common Pleas Court Kenneth Riffle Louella Riffle Riffle

Wright moved for further treatment at White Cross Hospital

Logan Wright of 352 Iron Street was removed from Hocking Valley Hospital to White Cross Hospital in Columbus for continued treatment of an illness.

Logan Chester Wright Iron St Hocking Valley Hospital White Cross Hospital Columbus

Logan Family Heads to Fort Madison Iowa Visit

Mr and Mrs Homer Gabriel and Mrs Fannie Spears, Logan, leave for Fort Madison Iowa to visit relatives during the coming week. Investigator Helen Saxton 132 Mound St spends a week vacation from her job at the local Aid for the Aged office.

Iowa Logan Homer Gabriel Fannie Spears Fort Madison Helen Saxton Mound St Aid For the Aged Office

Mrs Bess Mutchmore Goes to California for Visit

Mrs Bess Mutchmore left Logan Monday for California where she will visit friends during an extended West Coast trip.

California Logan Bess Mutchmore West

Two Autos Damaged In Hunter St Crash

Logan police say a noon Tuesday crash on Hunter Street left two cars damaged with no injuries. The incident involved Lee Carr South Perry rear ending A. J. Riley of Braholm West Virginia near the post office.

Hunter St Logan Lee Carr South Perry A. J. Riley Braholm W.va

Radio Schedule Highlights for September 8 Across Networks

A detailed grid lists Cincinnati NBC WLW Huntington WSAZ Columbus CBS WBNS Charleston WCHS Parkersburg WPAR Marietta WMOA and other stations with a full day’s line up from 6:00 PM to 6:45 AM. Programs include news, sports shows, dramas, music, and gangly variety hours.

NBC WLW Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Abc-Wcol WMOA Marietta Abe Cbs Network Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Dhs-East Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Cbs Sports

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