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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1948
Page
4
The article notes Senator O'Daniel proposed amending the Constitution to limit congressional terms to six years. It states the measure gained no traction in Washington and discusses opposition tied to big government and tax policy.
A call to voters to unite behind the Republican party to restore stable governance and democratic norms. The piece argues the Democratic party is disorganized and impotent, while criticizing splinter factions and urging support for a strong organized party to uphold American principles. It names Mr. Truman as a target of disaffection and stresses returning to two-party longevity.
The Texas senator W Lee O Daniel announces he will not seek re election and argues federal officials should serve no more than six years to prevent entrenchment. He urges a housecleaning in Washington to bring in new blood and fresh leadership.
In India Milary Shen stone lies dying and longs for England and Noas Perthing. Sabrina, thought to be his godchild, has secretly made his room her own as Aunt Effie fears a haunting. The housekeeper Mrs Pilton hints at a past resident’s return, unsettling Aunt Effie and Sabrina.
The piece argues Wall Street declines reflect Republican policy influence and inflationary government spending. It links high prices to weak mass markets and debt, cites Eccles and Fed actions, and predicts party gains in 1948 will lose Congress in 1950 and the White House in 1952.
John Hook 43 of Columbus died Sunday at 7 a m after a long illness. Survived by wife Hester two daughters Gladys and Betty and one son John all at home. Double funeral services set for Wednesday at 10 a m in Columbus Church of Christ and 2 p m in Trimble Church of Christ. Rev Wright of Columbus to officiate. Burial Maplewood Cemetery.
President's daughter Margaret travels with him on a cross country campaign. Friends say her poise, fashion sense, makeup, and camera presence have improved public perceptions. She weighs a possible tour and romance but no engagement yet.
The Rev John De vol officiated at a single ring wedding at the Methodist parsonage Sunday noon. Bride Anna Mingus of Glouster wore a blue dress and maid of honor Dorothy Thompson wore a plaid dress with black accessories. Groom Leroy Skinner had brother George Skinner as best man. Attendants included Russell Trainer and Robert Skinner. The couple will reside in Somerset.
Patty Mundew a three year old polio patient from Glouster returned home Saturday from Children's Hospital Columbus after about four weeks. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Mundew and is reported to be improving satisfactorily.
Glouster area residents Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Pierce of Athens were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Hartley and Mr. Hartley in Monroe Street. The Hartleys visited Jacksonville with several relatives and friends including Nick Hartley Mary Witham and William Barrowman. Mrs. Sylvia Cable and Mrs. Clara Deucese of Nelsonville spent Sunday with Mrs. Dirk Jones.
Walter C. Jordon of Barberton Church of Christ was guest speaker at the Glouster Church of Christ rally. He warned that national decay mirrors Israel and urged Americans to obey God's will and contend for Christ to prevent world overrun. Attendees included members from Athens Chauncey New Marshfield Middleport Barberton Columbus and the local church.
The Priscilla Class of the Glouster Methodist Church hosted a social in the church rooms on Friday honoring Mrs. E E Munden and Mrs. Carl Wilson who will soon leave Glouster. Guests included Mrs. Ralph Carpenter of Athens and numerous class members.
Chauncey Dover high school students will elect a homecoming queen to be crowned at halftime of Friday night’s football game between Chauncey and Pomeroy. The queen and court will ride on a float during the weekend parade tied to the stadium dedication.
Mrs Ephriam Huston, long seriously ill at her home in The Plains, is reported improved. Her daughter Mrs Charles Cochran assists in care. Miss Sadie Huston and niece Carolyn Huston of Dayton visited the Hustons and Mrs Mary L Savage and daughter Naomi of Lexington Ave Chauncey.
Christine Brown announces a Wednesday 7 30 p m choir rehearsal at the Church of Christ. The choir will sing at Sunday 10 45 a m church service honoring Chauncey homecoming and the Chauncey Dover Memorial Stadium dedication. Singers in the community are invited.
The Plains PTA schedules its first fall meeting for Tuesday at 7 30 p m in The Plains high school auditorium. Mrs Neva Thompson and Mrs Violet Bryan will direct proceedings with a faculty reception to follow.
The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church will gather Thursday at the church for a quilting session.
The official board of the Trimble Church of Christ will convene at the church Tuesday at 7 30 p m to discuss church affairs as announced.
In Chauncey Mrs Charles Cochran celebrated her birthday with family and guests at her home in The Plains. The cake was brought by Ted and Betty Foster. Present were Edward and Mary Phillips Deanville Abner Phillips Chauncey Woodrow Wilson and children Jerry Arlene and Sandra Nelsonville Nancy Phillips Ted Foster and son Teddy Johnnie Goodman Charles Ephriam Virginia Wayne Cochran and Charles Cochran The Plains.
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Ervin Stevens of Belpre Ohio visited Columbus with Mrs Robin Carroll. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton and Albert Fulton in Millfield. Mrs Carroll accompanied them home to Belpre and will visit there.
Mrs Mabel Sanders hosts an all day meeting at her Trimble Heights home with Country Club members, followed by dinner. The event centers on a social and organizational gathering.
Chauncey Dover school superintendent W G Davis visited Columbus Friday for a conference with the Division of Vocational Education to discuss program directions and funding.
Mrs Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield returns Sunday from a brief visit in Taylor Ridge with Fritz and Della Olbers.
Loyal Women’s Class held a picnic at Memorial Park last Friday with members led by President Kate Vaughn. Julia Byers served as secretary and the group planned the next church meeting under Grace Myers Emma Heffken and Patience Wallace coordinating.
The church choir will rehearse Thursday at 7 p m inviting interested parishioners to join under the invitation of Reverend Devol at the Methodist Church.
A listing shows area radio programs and station lines with NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS W5ENS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC
The schedule lists multiple radio programs across networks from 6:00 to 6:00 next day. Highlights include News Reports, Music Time, Supper Club, Smoothies Trio, Bob Crosby Club, Mel Torme Show, Carmen Cavallero, Mr and Mrs North, Detective Drama, Bob Hope Comedy, Call the Police, We the People, Dance Orchestra, People Are Funny, Summer Serenade, and Nighttime serials and talk shows. The lineup features hosts Abe and MBS network repeats and various hour-long blocks across CBS ABC NBC and others.
The article explains typhoid fever is caused by the germ bacillus typhosus, entering via contaminated food or drink. It stresses prevention through sanitation and vaccination for those exposed, noting vaccines boost resistance though not foolproof and have historically reduced wartime cases. It also mentions a queried answer on hair loss, identifying alopecia areata as a possible cause in a 15 year old girl.
The Methodist Church district conference will be held Wednesday in Amanda. Bishop Werner will address the conference. The Rev. Devol asks attendees to contact him to arrange transportation.
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