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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1948

Page

4

Secret Agent Hilary Shenstone Returns Home

Hilary Shenstone, a British secret agent presumed dead, reunites with London society while his brother George pursues Alice, Hilary’s fiancée. His mother reveals hidden loyalties and fears as she hopes George and Alice find happiness, fearing the hazards of Hilary’s dangerous work.

Hilary Shenstone Ragland Nanstarthing Hilary London George Alice Shenstone McAndrews

We the People By JAY FRANKLIN on Southern political shift

The piece analyzes the transformation of Southern politics as Old Guard Democrats lose control to rising reform currents. It notes Crump’s Memphis machine defeat and Lyndon Johnson’s close Texas race as signs of a broader Dixie revolution, while Northern Republicans ally with old Southern interests to curb democracy.

Lyndon Johnson Texas New Dealer Old Guard Texas Pappy O’daniel United States Senate South Harry Truman Henry Wallace Tom Dewey Washington Roosevelt Huey Long Court House Dixie National Democratic Party William McKinley Franklin D. Roosevelt

Fitzgerald the Enigmatic Union Leader Faces Subcommittee Scrutiny

Edson profiles Al bert J. Fitzgerald of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America CIO as a central figure in left wing CIO politics. The House Labor Sub Committee questions him over Communist influence within UVEW while Fitzgerald defends his balance between radical and conservative factions and his support for Henry Wallace's third party.

Washington Albert J. Fitzgerald United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America CIO Union Labor House Labor Charles J. Kersten Milwaukee Fitzgerald UVEW Short Fitzgerald Cammie Julius Emspak Lynn Mass Boston Irish Big Fitz Henry Wallace Third Philadelphia National Labor Committee Wallace Lynn Motor General Electric UEW James B. Carey Carey Mutual Philip Murray Dave McDonald Labor Movement Murray, Carey, McDonald and Company Truman Fitz

Community visits and a large White family reunion

Mr and Mrs Charles Rueter visited Mr and Mrs Ed Griffith. Leo Eddy and family visited Canton relatives. Richard Harris returned home to Syracuse after two weeks with J C McKay and Edmond Haymon. A family reunion was held at Grover White’s with many relatives from Canton Killbuck Coshocton and Coolville.

Bashan Charles Rueter Pomeroy Ed Griffith Leo Eddy Canton Grover White Frank Holter Old Town Guy Singer Richard Harris Syracuse J. C. McKay Edmond Haymon Carl Offutt Hawk Nest Betty Ours Ernest Johnson Middleport Kenneth Davis Rosela Dexter Orval Holter Arthur Orr Marilyn Martha Janet Mike Theiss Dorcas Harry Fisher St. Petersburg Fla Alen Bailey Robert Bailey Chester Paul Orr Doris Donna Jean Junior Clayton Jones Charleston Larry Morarity W. R. Baker Tarry Andrew Paul Clarence Robison Mary Jo Wilma Wesley Jack Hogsman Lora Kay Linda Lou Killbuck Ohio Delbert Lamp Coshocton Iva Kyle Coolville Betty Lou Patty Sue Judy Ann Willie White Lena and Norman and Jerry Wakeman White Ralph Ballard Butch Carl Lee Arthur Orry Mary McKay

Common Sense Urges Clearing Road Obstructions

Discussion on dangers of rural roads in the district highlighting obstructed intersections and curves caused by corn fields and bushes. Editors argue most drivers ignore speed limits but emphasize removing hazards at road approaches as common sense to reduce wrecks and protect lives.

CIO backs Truman as labor leaders seek unity in political race

Labor leaders once hunted a candidate to defeat Truman in Philadelphia. Now the CIO pledges its rank and file to his reelection but faces the task of uniting independent unionists. Old line Democrats worry over Wallace Dixiecrats and November prospects as Truman’s strength appears tested.

Harry Truman Philadelphia CIO Truman Wallace Congress

Cliffords Return From Visit To Columbus

Mr and Mrs P H Clifford have returned home after visiting their son Ray of Columbus Funeral services for Lewis E Lehman Hemlock were conducted at the Church of Christ parish Hemlock The Rev Owen Plumley officiated Burial was in Maplewood cemetery New Lisbon Lehman 77 survived by wife Jessie and three sons Mrs Elmer Rowland planned to spend Labor Day weekend with son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs E Rowland of Dayton Mrs J R Richardson

Dayton J. R. Richardson

William and Elizabeth Davis Family Reunion Held at Waterworks Park

The second Davis family reunion occurred August 29 at Waterworks Park New Lexington with 72 attendees. George Davis of Lakewood Ohio led the meeting. Officers elected include Thomas I Davis president Will Schuster vice president Margaret Hopkins secretary Kathryn Warren treasurer. An entertainment committee and arrangements committee were named. Next year’s gathering is set for September 11 in Columbus.

William and Elizabeth Davis Waterworks Park New Lexington George Davis Lakewood Ohio Gomer C. Davis Thomas L. Davis Thomas I. Davis Hopedale Will Schuster Ironton Margaret Hopkins Shawnee Kathryn Warren Greenville Dorothy Cooke Phil Davis Marjorie Holden Charles Schuster Charles Schuster, Jr Athens Sue Huston Fred Huston Arcanum Dwight Cooke Columbus Edward Davis Prescott Foo Nellie Chang Oliver Cooper Wadsworth Tei Lenore Tippy Foo Chang Graceland College Laverne Rusk Akron John Abram Leila Norris Lancaster

Weekend Visits and Local Gatherings Reported

Social notes span Somerset to Union Furnace with visits by Ben Allen and Lloyd Hopkins, plus families from Columbus, Logan, Lancaster, Euclid, and McConnelsville. WSCS dinner at Mrs. Bardain marks community activity. Elizabeth Jones earned all A grades at Rio Grande College and will graduate with BS in education next May.

New Plymouth Ben Allen Somerset Lloyd Hopkins Wyskiver Union Furnace Dale Harris Columbus Harry Harris Walter Haas Logan I. R. Haas Warren Cremean J. C. Cremean Fred White Lancaster Luther Bardain Earle Heinlein Herbert Jones Larry Treadley Euclid Cleveland WSCS Mattie Weede Annie Sinnott Annie Barstow Grace Harris Chiioie Fuller Bessie Mowrey Leota Dickens

Perry County Court Notes Show Numerous Guardianships and Divorces

A Perry County court record lists guardian ad litem appointments for minors, royalties of estates, and partitions in several cases. It notes guardians named for Adams and Spung minors, custody decisions in Steen v Steen, and several divorces including Brumage, Bash, and Swain, with alimony and property settlements. Marriage licenses issued to Davis Turner, Wilson Daniels, Thomas Hillyard, Custer Gill, Bell Gillogg.

New Lexington A _ guardian E. P. Waler Rachel Z. Skinner Riley W. Hope Peter Titks Peter Stickdorn August Stickdorn Roy D. Deaver Clay C. Deaver Plaintif B. F. Schwartz Dewey B. Frey Golda Frey George W. Taylor Benchley Marsh Co United Mine Workers Jones Williams Samuel David Adams Cecelia Jones Patricia Spung Connie Spung Emma Taylor Justice of the Peace W. L. Thorne Edgar D. Brannon Wigton Bailey, Inc Lewis V. King Edward Hodgson Partners King and Gertrude Steen John Steen Pamela Kay Steen Glen Akenhead Earl W. Kirtley A and A Coal Co Manly Roberts Clayton Rex Huffman Charles Stephenson A. L. Groff Minta C. Hiller Industrial Commission of Ohio Mae Jones Earl. Jones Coshocton Ralph "Ggart J. D. Ross Coal Co Stanley Brumage Roseville Eileen Betty Brumage Jackson Mich Eileen Betty Walker Lewis Bash New Lexington Rt. 1 Mary Louise Bash Zanesville Pearl M. Swain Arnold Swain Nathan L. Davis Shawnee Betty L. Turner Paul Eugene Wilson Glenford Clara Marie Daniels Thornville Raymond R. Thomas Army Lancaster Hazel M. Hillyard Stanley P. Custer, Jr Farmer Rushville Dorothy M. Gill Donald R. Bell Margaret I. Gillogg Somerset

Radio Programs Area Stations Listed with Call Letters

A compilation of station identifiers across Ohio and West Virginia including NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WBNS Columbus WSAZ Huntington WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus ABC WCOL Columbus WMOA Marietta with their respective frequencies. The list highlights regional broadcast outlets serving multiple communities and networks in the era.

NBC WLW Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Abc-Wcol WMOA Marietta

Radio Schedule Snapshot From Evening into Late Night

A broken airwave list shows CBS ABC and NBC programs through the evening into early morning, including news, music, dramas, variety shows, and kiddies hours with names like Lowell Thomas Beulah Fulton Lewis Jr Rex Maupin and Gabiel Heatter.

Abe Cbs Network Abe-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Cbs Cbs East Abe Lowell Thomas Abee-Baaie Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Mbs Abe News van Damme Abe Bob Crosby Rex Maupin Harkness Cbs Sports New Faces Abe Mr. Keen Billy Rose Abe Gabriel Heatter Ray Noble All Star Revue Bob Hawk Playhouse Fred Waring Cbs Dance Music Morton Downey

Doctor's Comments on Measles Causes and Care

Measles spreads by respiratory droplets and is highly contagious before rash. Symptoms begin two weeks after exposure with cold like signs and rising fever. Complications include bronchitis and pneumonia. treatment rests in bed, ventilation, fluids, and light sensitivity management.

United States

German Immigration Bars To Be Lowered

The United States plans to reopen immigration to Germans after seven years. The first of 25 957 Germans eligible for admission each year will be chosen soon after mass registration of applicants in the Western occupation zones of Germany and Austria.

Washington United States Reich Germany Austria

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio & W. Va Postoffic Home Office Russia Limehouse Egypt Mrs. Shenstone Hinton We, the People Jay Franklin North Carolina Edson Lan Dick Turner Corning N. Y Ozark Valley Abec Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Ben Alexander Cbs Treasury By Galbraith Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
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