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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1949
Page
4
The piece discusses Britain's pound devaluation and its impact on global trade, the United States stance on tariffs and currency, and U S farm price supports. It notes Congress debate on lowering farm price supports and consumer interests pressing public finances.
The editorial argues the Brannan Plan for farm price supports should be debated to educate voters. It notes the plan began to aid farmers when agriculture lagged other industries and that the issue is misunderstood by many citizens.
A century ago enrollment at Ohio University stood at about one percent of today’s figures. In 1885 the campus housed 142 students with 80 in prep and 62 in graduate courses, plus five faculty led by Rev. Alfred Byers. Most students lived at home or in local houses, with firm local ties and clear student rosters.
The agriculture department shifts policy to keep the national hog price average above the support level, ending guarantees for individual farmers. Officials say local markets may vary while the average stays near the guarantee, reducing government hog purchases this fall and winter. Farmers and leaders criticize the middle of the game change.
Earl D Mender Sr president of the Athens County Real Estate Board argues landlords should avoid excessive rent hikes. He notes rent controls existed due to high maintenance costs and that Congress represents renters and could restore controls, urging fair returns without gouging tenants. Nelsonville September 16.
A reader laments Glouster telegraph access with limited hours eight thirty to five or five thirty and no after hours service. They contrast with Corning Athens and Jacksonville where emergency messages could be sent, noting delays and dangerous nights when deaths required alerts.
Betty Wise fills in for Marcella Fraser who is on vacation, serving as secretary to Judge Brgin.
Eleanor Steber, famed soprano of the Metropolitan Opera, goes back to her Wheeling, West Virginia roots to award two scholarships she established. She credits her decadelong rise to American training and insists the U.S. now nurtures world class singers at home.
Kyger and Rhpe families host and visit across Columbus Chillicothe Port Clinton and Seattle. Mary Drummonds stays with Ruth Tate while Dorothy Miller visits Cincinnati relatives. Maxine Darst and Beulah Dean Miller spend weekends with kin in Columbus and Chillicothe.
A mixed old quiz page lists ten questions for men women and teenagers with multiple choice options and an answer key garbled by OCR. The game awards points per correct answer and includes a scoring rubric for Genius Superior Excellent Average Fair.
Mr and Mrs Herb Skelley of Millersburg were guests of Mrs Billa Webb and son Bill. Jolly Eight Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Garnet Peart with two tables. high went to Mrs Annie Lillicoe and low to Mrs Laura Miller. Attendees included Mrs Jean Williams and others. Several visits and farewells noted, including Kans Wilsons, Walter Lines recovering from surgery, and Finnish guest Kyllikki Vasamies marked by a farewell party.
The article reviews measles impact with 500000 US cases yearly and 1000 deaths, outlines incubation, common symptoms, rash progression, and cautions. It advises bed rest, ventilation, fluids, light precautions, tepid baths, and constipation treatment to avoid complications. It also presents a reader question about balance problems linked to possible Meniere's disease in the inner ear.
Miner al miner village news reports a fractured leg for Garnet Sickles at work. Mrs Minnie Shingler and Mrs Nettie Shingler plus Mildred Brooks now employed in Athens. Gene Stout recovering after polio at grandparents home following Columbus hospital visit. Church centennial and pianist Mrs Emish noted. Various visits and travel among Athens residents and nearby towns.
Gaynel Teare, married to Barry Bainbridge to ease family poverty, loves Fritz Freyman who cannot financially support a family. They discuss marrying now or later and the couple imagines a shared life while the family faces money worries. Fritz urges Gaynel to confront relatives and adjust plans. The scene ends with Gaynel resolving to make her own decision.
A list of radio programs and station frequencies includes NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
A dense listing of radio programs by time and network including news, music, dramas, and variety shows from 6:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. next day. Notable entries include Frank Sinatra songs, Cavalcade of America, Bob Poole Show, Queen for a Day, and Garry Moore Show with multiple network and regional repeats.
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