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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1948

Page

4

Newspaper rates and publication details from The Messenger Publishing Co

The Messenger Publishing Co lists weekday afternoon and weekend morning editions with carrier and mail delivery rates. It names Gordon K Bush as publisher and John V Webb as managing editor, with Charlies W Reamer as city editor, and notes AP association membership and postage details. Local and mail subscription rates are provided for daily and Sunday delivery, including Ohio and West Virginia.

the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K Bush John V. Webb Charlies W. Reamer City Buster

New balcony on twenty dollar bill eyed by bureau

The Treasury and Bureau of Engraving eye a new twenty with a balcony scene on the back showing the White House front side. Andrew Jackson remains on the bill front while Truman is not considered for the design. Engraving plates and photos have been prepared but circulation starts in about six months.

Washington Bureau of Printing and Engraving White House Harry Truman Pennsylvania Avenue Bureau of Engraving Alvin H. Hail Andrew Jackson Federal Housing Administration

Nightly Radio Schedule Echoes Through September 17

A dense rundown lists radio programs from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM across CBS NBC and ABC networks. Shows include News and Commentary with Fulton Lewis Jr and Jack Smith, variety acts, dramas, sports, audience participation quizzes, and musical programs featuring Sweeney and March, Tex Beneke Band, and Archie Andrews Drama.

Abe Ccbs Abc-East Abc-West Mbs- West Nbo Cbs Cbs East Lowell Thomas Paul Lavalle Nbe Sweeney March Abeo Jane Ace Billy Rose University Theater Cbs Break the Bank Abe Gabriel Heatter Mbs Red Skelton Abe Musicomedy E the Sheriff Colonel Life of Riley Abe Phil Baker Hill Stern Cbs News News Variety Abe- West Theater of Today Cbs Junior Junction Congress Grand Central Ican Farmer Magzi McNellis Abe Smoky Mt. Hayride Ed Tomlinson Cbs Piano Playhouse Vincent Lopez Cba Melody Nbeo del Trio van Damme San Francisco Musicana Chicago Charlie Slocum Pauline Albert Plano Brownlee Sisters Abe Church Dizzy Dean Mbs-East E. Felice Mbs-West Art of Living Harry Wismer Mbs West Jack Beall Cbs Treasury Hawaii Abe Vic Damone H. Carmichael Dbs Johnny Fletcher Abs Amazing Malone Sinatra Abc Dennis Day America Chicago Theater Grand Ole Opry

Fragland Secrets Haunt Hilary Shenstone Tale

Dying British secret agent Hilary Shenstone returns to his family home Nuns Parthing in Letlan desert. Sabrina, unaware, has claimed his old room and forms a bond with the unseen survivor. Jealousy and mystery escalate as George and Aunt Effie shield the room. (To Be Continued)

Letlan Hilary Shenstone Fragland Nuns Parthing Sabrina Hilary Eoghan Parthing George George Shenstone Aunt Effie Mr. Shenstone Effie

View of a murder trial stirs public admiration for Daniels

The piece argues that the Robert Daniels case delivers public prominence and media spectacle regardless of verdict. It criticizes sympathy for the youth, warns of influence on impressionable minds, and calls for swift, decisive justice aligned with societal safety.

Robert Daniels Irons Daniels

Pollster predicts Dewey win and shifts to other issues

A leading pollster declares the 1948 race settled in advance and focuses on public opinion on broader topics. He credits near-miss accuracy in past elections to the GOP, noting Dewey’s slow campaign start while Truman fuels his own momentum.

Dewey GOP New York Mr. Truman

Dead Coals and Life Beyond the Scrap Heap

A reflective meditation uses a freight train and an old locomotive to argue that nothing truly dies. The author likens steel rebirth in furnaces to human renewal, concluding that death is meaningless and Life is the dictionary’s sole word.

Don D. Tullis Dictionary of God

Izaak Walton League Convention Banquet Set in Logan

The Logan Lake Logan clubhouse hosts a two day Izaak Walton League convention October 9 and 10 with 200 to 300 attendees. Highlights include a Waltonian Chorus program, a touring of Hocking Caverns, and a Friday night dinner with petroleum conservation film. Housing is tight with Ambrose Hotel rooms spoken for. local workers repaint the clubhouse prior to the event.

Paul Collison Ambrose Hotel Sunglow United States LeRoy Conkle Logan Clay Products Company R. B. Perkins Stanley Baker Alex Mowery John Bond Harry D. Arnold Claude Christman Hubert Lappen Ralph Helber Rauch

Goldsberrys Host Guests Before Western Reserve News

Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Dave Goldsberry at North Street were Miss Ella Franklin of Cleveland and Jim Beatty of New Straitsville. Franklin, a 1948 Ohio University graduate and sorority sister of Mrs Goldsberry, earned a two year sociology scholarship to Western Reserve for graduate work. Beatty, a senior in pre medical studies, will reen ter Ohio University next week.

Logan Dave Goldsberry North Street Ella Franklin Cleveland Jim Beatty New Straitsville Franklin Ohio University Goldsberry Western Reserve

Herman Cook Birthday Dinner Honored at Logan Event

Mrs. Herman Cook hosted a Bowen Street birthday dinner for her husband Herman Cook. Guests included John Henderson and son Johnny from New Plymouth, Calvin and Bernard Cook, Leonard Powell and son Jerry from Nelsonville, and Fanehion Rose and Roger Cook. A large birthday cake centered the dining table.

Logan Herman Cook Bowen Street John Henderson Johnny Calvin Bernard Cook New Plymouth Leonard Powell Jerry Nelsonville Fanehion Rose Roger Cook

Birth Announcement for Hughie Lawrence Catlin

Mr and Mrs William Catlin announce the birth of a son Hughie Lawrence on September 13 at Shelter ing Arms Hospital Athens. The child weighed nine pounds and is the couple’s third child.

Wilkfsville William Catlin Hughie Lawrence Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Driver Fined After Hit and Run Incident in Logan

A New Plymouth motorist, Joseph Vaughn Carter, 25, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after a crash on Front Street Logan damaged a truck driven by Chester Eugene Appleman 35 of 72 West Main Street. Carter was fined 100 dollars and costs and treated at Hocking Valley Hospital for injuries.

Logan New Plymouth Joseph Vaughn Carter Carter Hocking Valley Hospital

Girl Scouts Elect Officers After Meeting

Logan Girl Scout Troop Four elected Lois Hagan as president and Virginia Norris as vice president with Kathryn Van Sickle as secretary. Irene Durant and Shirley Hoke were named news reporters to cover county fair participation.

Corning Resident Honored With Birthday Dinner

In Corning a birthday celebration honored Mrs. Andrew Kranyik with a three course dinner Sunday. Guests included her husband, sisters, and many relatives from Corning, Albany, and Columbus such as Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holton and daughter Sheryl, Edison Kranyik, Rodney Kranyik, Lester Cooley and Barbara, Leonard Watton and children, and Francis Kranyik.

Anna Lee Mrs Francis Kranyik Corning

Mrs Grace Downhour Rites Held at Maxville Church

Funeral services for Grace Downhour aged 73 were held today at the Maxville Methodist Church. She died at home Wednesday, reportedly of a heart attack, with interment in Bremen Cemetery. Survived by husband Willis and son James, plus granddaughter and great granddaughter.

Logan Grace Downhour Maxville Methodist Church Bremen Downhour Willis Downhour Maxville James Elyriafairhvndson Carbon Hill

Roberts files answer and cross petition in divorce suit

Charles W. Roberts, defendant in a divorce filed by Daisy Roberts, has submitted an answer denying the charges and a cross petition for divorce in common pleas court. He states the marriage occurred July 19, 1944.

Logan Charles W. Roberts Daisy Roberts Common Pleas Court Cross

Logan Area Church News

Church listings include services and activities for First Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran St Pauls Episcopal First Methodist Pilgrim Holiness First Church of the New Covenant The First Evangelical United Brethren with ritual times, sermon topics and weeknight meetings noted across multiple congregations.

First Presbyterian Henry L. Carr Westminster Fellowship Franklin Kerr Guild Athens Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Guild John Wellman Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holtzen ST. Paul’s Episcopal Rollin S. Polk First Methodist R. B. Wilson Chillicothe Amanda Church Hazen Werner George M. Wilson Pilgrim Holiness Earl Appleman Young Peoples Society First Church OF the New Covenant Miranda Casto Alta Burgo First Evangelical United Brethren A. N. Grueser Young Peoples

Mrs Bright 73 Dies. Rites Held at Logan

Leota Bright, 73, died Tuesday at her East Hunter Street home. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home with Rev. R. B. Wilson officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. pallbearers named were William Maffin, Alex Mowrey, Charles Blackstone, Jasper Iles, Walter Derr, and Kenneth Sheets.

Herdersons Welcome Son Phil A At Hocking Valley

Attorney Phil A. Herderson and his wife announce the birth of their son Phil A. born Thursday at Hocking Valley Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson of Murray City.

Logan Phil A. Herderson Phil A Hocking Valley Hospital Charles Robinson Murray City

Local Social Visits Across Concord and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Frank Sayre Adr Ian Sayre and Grace Sayre guest at Mr and Mrs Frank Cole in Tuppers Plains. Mrs Cole formerly Sylvia Sayre ill at home. Carl McDaniel of Coolville visits Mr and Mrs Elmer Russell and Mrs Myrtle Russell. Mrs Hattie Antle improving after illness. Vaughn Landis and sons David and Donald guests of Mr and Mrs Victor Sayre. Pat George Chapman of Fort Belvoir visits his parents Mr and Mrs George Chapman. Mrs Deloris Tucker Miss Anna Lou Cope and Gene Tucker visit Mr and Mrs Thomas Cope Leone Chapman.

Concord Frank Sayre Adrian Sayre Grace Sayre Frank Cole Tuppers Plains Hattie Antle Vaughn Landis David Donald Victor Sayre Pat George Chapman Fort Belvoir George Chapman Deloris Tucker Anna Lou Cope Gene Tucker Thomas Cope Leone Chapman

Doctor s Comments on St Vitus Dance Chorea

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains chorea or St Vitus dance as a nervous condition linked to rheumatic fever, common in 5 to 15 year olds with higher female incidence. It presents with sudden awkwardness, emotional change, attention drop, abrupt movements, and restlessness. prognosis is usually good with rest and calm treatment.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D St. Vitus

Marriage Education and Family Size Gaps

The report notes that married college graduates have an average of one and three quarters children, while couples without a seventh grade education average about four children. The contrast highlights education linked to family size.

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