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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1948

Page

4

Eddie Rickenbacker pushes for more air power in postwar drive

In Washington at a Star Hotel party hosted by Eddie Rickenbacker the Eastern Airlines chief unveiled a push for expanded air power. He urged Congress to fund more transport planes and warned that current orders and budget ceilings threaten national defense next year.

Douglas Larsen Peter Edson Washington U. S Eddie Rickenbacker Eastern Airlines Eastern Air Power Eddie Congress Truman Statler Hotel America Air Force Military Air Transport Service New York Idlewilde Rickenbacker

TRUST By Elswyth Thane excerpt and diary notes

A fragment from a serial tale follows Sabrina dreaming of Hilary Shenstone in the India setting. Sabrina seeks access to Hilarys locked room at Nuns Farthing as tensions rise with George and Mrs Pilton. Hilary exists as a ghostly presence guiding Sabrina toward a future reunion.

Indian Desert Hilary Shenstone England Nuns Farthing Sabrina Hilary George Muffin Mrs. Pilton

Education by Force or Idea in the Cold War Context

An eastern educator argues against forceful suppression of Communism contending that ideas cannot be killed. He claims Communism is 10 percent idea and 90 percent force, enforced by coercion in Russia and allied states, and urges education to halt its spread in America.

Russia America

Beyond Mending Democrats and Southern Crossroads Ideals

The piece argues that Southern Democrats have long tied democracy to local crossroad life and state sovereignty, contrasting with rising Washington power. It contends the party drift from its constitutional pledge allows national pressure groups to succeed only in the capital, urging grassroots crossroad voters to resist.

South Congress Washington

Farm Belt Swing Sets Tone for 1948 Presidential Contest

Analysis notes Governor Dewey moves to open campaign in Des Moines signaling farm vote as key battleground. Reports suggest Iowa and other Corn Belt states may favor Democrats if the party preserves parity values for farmers, reversing a decades long Republican drift. Farmers recall 1920s low mood and 1930s shifts, shaping expectations for November 2 1948.

Dewey Des Moines Mid- West Iowa Washington G.O.P Roosevelt Corn Belt Prairie States Hoover

Two Inches of Rain Falls in Glouster Area

Two inches of rain fell in the Glouster area Sunday evening up to 9 30 pm and it was still raining at that hour. The rain arrives as crops begin to show drought effects and a week or two of warm weather should help corn and other fall crops mature for gathering.

Glouster

Legion Meeting Set for Tuesday in Glouster

McCann Frederick Post of the American Legion issues a call for a post meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m to arrange attendance at Athens Post's Wednesday ceremony for county wide installation events.

Glouster McCann-Frederick Post The American Legion Athens Post

Glouster Legion Auxiliary to Elect Officers October 7

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion elected officers for the coming year at a Tuesday meeting in the American Legion Hall. Elected were Tillie Hoffman president Grace Zimmer first vice president Nona Craft second vice president Josephine Hedfelt treasurer Thelma Chappelear chaplain Anna Kleinman sergeant at arms Ann Williams historian Installation set for October 7. Delegates Leona Orme and Josephine Hedfelt reported on the Columbus convention before refreshments.

Zimmer Nona Craft Josephine Hedfelt Thelma Chappelear Anna Kleinman Ann Williams Columbus Leona Orme

Worker Class Holds Meeting At Church

GLOUSTER The Willing Workers Sunday School class met at the Methodist Church social rooms for a monthly social and business session. After a devotional by Mrs. C A Bingman, Mrs. Annetta Lewis led the business meeting. A readings program was given by several members and Polly Blower received a gift and bouquet before returning to Santa Ana California. Refreshments were served to guests and members after the program.

John Bulloch C. A. Bingman Clara Golding John Devol

Kimberly Area Social Notes Span Columbus and Nearby Towns

Kimberly locals host visitors from Columbus Chesterhill and Glouster as families reconnect with relatives. Dyer and Bryson families tour The Plains while a Dayton visit updates a hospital patient. Local farm purchases renovations and tile homes mark community growth in Kimberly and surrounding areas.

Tuppers Plains Social Visit Notes and Local Incidents

Mr and Mrs Charles R Boggess and son Robert of Pawtucket Rhode Island visited Mrs J R Boggess. Liss Williams and Edna visited Captain and Mrs Paul F Thomas in Point Pleasant. Several groups from Pomeroy and nearby towns visited. A barn on Mrs Mabel Swatz farm burned. Local rental changes include Carl Watson and Harold Watson renting Mollie Shields property.

Tuppers Plains Charles R. Boggess Robert Pawtucket R. IL J. R. Boggess Liss Williams Edna Paul F. Thomas Point Pleasant James Doss J. R. Biggs Pomeroy Opal Alden Piqua Ohio Maggie Parker Fred Baird Wilkesville Charles Hardway Mabel Swatz Carl Watson Harold Watson Mollie Shields Robert Kim Delaware Mabel Kim Bliss Springer Dayton Guy Springer H. L. Flinn Akron Isaac Sayer Nitro W. Va Rex Green Harold Timmons Patricia Cincinnati John Arbaugh Mary E. Baker

Burr Oak Social Notes Mention Local Events

A Burr Oak birthday dinner honored Will Williams at Indian Run. Mr and Mrs Dale Dew hosted guests of Mr and Mrs Dick Dew. Word arrived of the death of Mrs Hatti Brooks Hummell formerly of Burr Oak, Wooster. Oliver White recovers from a broken leg. A stork shower planned at Mrs Doris Dew’s home for Mrs Guy Dew. Cora Williams Virginia Ivers and Eva Ivers visited Mrs Grace Weaver.

Burr Oak Indian Run Will Williams Dale Dew Dick Dew Hatti (Brooks) Hummell Wooster Oliver White Doris Dew Guy Dew Cora Williams Virginia Ivers Eva Ivers Grace Weaver

Local Social Notes From Huntington Area

Mr and Mrs E E Schrieber of West Carrol ton visited Mrs Schrieber s cousin Mrs C E Lawrence The Rev E P West preached at the Methodist Church accompanied by his Boston based parents Mrs Ethel Hadill and two daughters from Pittsburgh visited relatives James Blake family spent a Sunday in Huntington A J Carder family moved from Pomeroy into M W Stewart home The Stewarts will spend winter in Columbus Linnie Swan

Long Bottom E. E. Schrieber West Carrolton Mrs. Stewart Columbus Linnie Swan

Mrs Lehman and Miss Coe Attend Haydenville Visit

Mr and Mrs Francis Lehman and Miss Delores Coe of Carbon Hill visited in Lancaster Sunday. Miss Betty Lou Johnson of Carbon Hill and Mr Rodney Wilson of Murray City were married at 10 30 am in the Mur ray City Methodist Church. Rev G E Fisher officiated with only the couple's parents present. They will reside in Carbon Hill. Annabelle Lehman

Francis Lehman Delores Coe Carbon Hill Lancaster Betty Lou Johnson Rodney Wilson Murray City Methodist Church G. E., Fisher Annabelle Lehman

Theda Bryan and Robert Cominsky Married in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Gerald Bryan announce the marriage of their daughter Theda to Robert L Cominsky son of Mr and Mrs John Cominsky of Jacksonville at the bride’s parents home The Rev A A Green officiated the Sept 11 ceremony Present were the couple’s parents Noel and Reta Bryan and the grandparents Jesse Bryan and his wife After a short Eastern trip the couple planned to live in Columbus where the groom will attend Ohio State University

Glouster Gerald Bryan Theda Robert L. Cominsky John Cominsky Jacksonville A. A. Green Noel Reta Jesse Bryan Truetown Columbus Ohio State University

Senior Progressive Study Club meets at Drury home

The Senior Progressive Study Club will gather at 7 30 p m on Tuesday at Mrs W R Drury's residence on Main Street in Glouster for their regular meeting.

Glouster Progressive Study Club W. R. Drury Main St

Radio Station Call Letters and Frequencies

Listing of radio programs and area station affiliations including NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WBNS Columbus WSAZ Huntington WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus ABC WCOL Columbus WMOA Marietta with respective frequencies 700 930 1460 58 1450 610 1230 1490 KC and station names.

NBC WLW Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC ABC WCOL WMOA Marietta

Evening Radio Schedule Pauses and Program Lineup

Daylong broadcast guide lists evening to midnight shows across networks. Programs include news, music, drama, talk, and variety from CBS ABC MBS with anchors, entertainers, and scheduled repeats.

Morning Radio Schedule The Honeymoon Plans and Shows

Radio lineup lists morning to late afternoon programs across networks Abe CBS MBS ABC and NBC. Programs include The Godfrey Hour Breakfast in Hollywood Welcome Travelers Words and Music Queen for a Day Bride and Groom Bride and Groom and other serials and quiz shows.

Abe Cbs Bob Poole Fred Waring Godfrey Hollywood Abc Abec

Doctor's Comments on Choosing Medicine and Training

The article explains why people pursue medical careers despite long, demanding training. It notes eight years of schooling plus internships and years to specialize, with full commitment and early mornings common. It highlights reward, demand, and challenge in the profession. The passage ends with a Q and A about malaria transmission beyond mosquito bites, noting transfusions and shared needles as rare alternatives.

Condition Improves of Athens Infant Jerry McGee

Six month old Jerry McGee son of Earl and Mrs. McGee of Athens shows slow improvement after gastritis attack last week. He and his parents stay with his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs E K Bryson.

Jerry Earl McGee Athens

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