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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
4
Lost working time last year equals one million hours, a cautionary piece urging prevention. It highlights human error as the main risk in traffic and home accidents, advocating broad educational programs by employers and officials to reduce the accident toll and create jobs through safety awareness.
The piece argues the American public resists a new war with Russia despite diplomacy and threats. It contrasts U S disinclination with Russian leaderships who enforce obedience, notes barriers to mutual understanding, and calls public opinion the remaining safeguard against war.
The piece argues Russians may move toward capitalistic incentives under Soviet rule after a period of reforms, noting thrift and extra production pay, contrasts with American labor practices, and warns of potential wealth redistribution from prisoners. It critiques state coercion and the power of the Supreme Soviet in enforcing decrees.
A reader found a 1937 remark stating that the disinclination of Americans to do things for themselves is a heavy burden in costs and drives costly markup of consumer goods. The fragment reflects early debate over consumer behavior and pricing.
Sabrina leaves with Aunt Effie after a tense confrontation with Hilary. A limousine crash in the lane mortally wounds Sabrina, while the estate and a veiled future haunt the derelict house as the tale ends with a whispered goodbye.
Washington officials describe a bipartisan shift to permanent active price support programs for farm products based on a parity price formula. The Aiken bill, approved by Truman and endorsed by Dewey, aims to stabilize farm prosperity though changes start slowly and costs rise, with 90 percent parity on key commodities and a 60 percent minimum in 1949.
Gallipolis reports indicate a semi-trailer truck crashed into Ross Wallace's filling station on Vine Street causing water line damage and other harm. Clyde Neal heard the crash. Estimated damage stands at $100.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Graham of Columbus announce the birth of a son on September 19. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Poling and Mr and Mrs A A Graham. Hospital visits include Mrs Earl Brill in Zanesville and blood donors Mrs Harold Goddard Mrs Fred Arnold and Mr Roger Graham. Mrs L E Buell broke her shoulder at school and is treated at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg.
Charles Monroe Roy Coffman, about 70, deaf mute and longtime Gallipolis cigar maker, died after walking into a car driven by Herbert O. Pepper at Locust and Third Ave. Pepper, Gallia Academy High School music director, reported the crash and an ambulance was summoned within 10 minutes. Coffman lived at 530 Third Ave with his sister Mrs. Cherrington. another sister, Mrs. Effie Jackson of Jackson, survived him. He was known as a trap shooter and had attended the Grand American event at Vandalia. He was born on the Hathaway farm between Gallipolis and Clipper Mills.
Gallipolis reports a jackknifed semi-trailer east of Rodney on Route 35 struck a fence on Carl Ewing property. Driver Walter Guthrie 28 Liberty WV escaped unharmed as tractor overturned but trailer pushed it. A second 2:30 a.m. wreck involved Carlos Evans of Gallia after falling asleep, causing extensive property damage.
GALLIPOLIS Admitted patients include Mrs. Pearl Woods Hogsett W Va Robert Scurlock Jackson Mrs A N Handley Wellston Jacqueline Kelly Jackson Fred Haner Gallipolis Eustice Gothard Middleport James Casto Vinton Ed Townsend Wellston Mrs Francis Anderson Middleport Nina Jane Davis Jackson Mrs John A Smith Jackson David Williams Wellston Births include a son to Mrs Delmar Wheeler Leon W Va a daughter to Mrs James Southard Bidwell a daughter to Mrs John H Sprow Jr Jackson Discharges include Mrs L E Hassell Mrs William Marquis Mrs Charles Hutchinson Howard Brown Earl Mauck Roger Tilley Mrs George Johnson Mrs Margaret Wartenberg.
Gallia County safety patrols conducted two traffic checks on Wednesday. They inspected 267 vehicles and issued 55 warnings for defective equipment to improve road safety.
Gallipolis reports the death of Cpl. Rupert J. Kirby 19 in a jeep accident in Nuremberg Germany Sunday. He lived with sister Mrs Beulah Sheline in Cedar Street and Second Avenue. Born November 30 1929 he left high school in Gallipolis to join the Army in 1946 and was overseas in 1946 September. He is survived by several sisters and brothers including Mrs Eva Moody Mrs Gladys Burns Edward Kirby James Kirby Howard Kirby Lewis Kirby Orville Kirby and Clarence Kirby. Funeral service details to arrive in about six weeks or two months from War Department.
Laf ayette Post American Legion fixed November 7 for the district fall conference in Gallipolis subject to state headquarters approval. Commander Wayne Darnell said the date would stand unless a state vice president cannot attend. An all day conference includes an afternoon session open to the public. In a Wednesday meeting Sgt W A Wood showed films of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. An officers school is set for October 7 at 7 30 p m in Legion Hall.
Gallipolis locks reports boats Wisherd up Semet down Hatfield down Castle up Hurley up Creighton down Seebald up Bruce down Solway up at 11 10 p m Other boats in district Bob S up Labelle down Atlas up Duffy up Price up Kanawha River Cook up Leila up Winfield Gauges Up 18 3 feet lower 10 7 feet with five feet at rollers Kanawha Falls reading 1.62 rising
McARTHUR Laur ie Hamilton Barnes pleaded guilty to a non support charge in a hearing before Judge A L Chatfield. He posted $500 bond and must pay $30 monthly for support of a minor child and was placed on probation. The report also lists Carl J Vanover 21 Laurelville a farmer and Wilma F Martin 19 Londonderry Route 1 at home as well as Richard M Fisher 37 Lancaster a salesman and Dorisie Holtsberry 44 Hamden Route L.
Claude M. Miller funeral home has bought the Fred Entsminger property at 532 Second Ave and will relocate after remodeling. Remodeling includes a new 85 by 43 foot garage. Entsminger previously ran an undertaking business at the site. Miller worked with him there.
Radio programs and area stations include NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WMOA Marietta 1490a KC.
A detailed listing of radio programs across networks ABC CBS MBS and NBC including news reports music drama comedy and variety shows with times from 6:00 p m to 4:30 a m The schedule features programs such as News Report The Beulah Skit Dinner Date Van Damme Quintet Bob Crosby Club Abbott & Costello The FBI in Peace and War The Henry Aldrich Show and Suspense Dramas plus musical acts Glenn Miller era bands and kiddies hour repeats as network programming continues through the night and into early morning.
Eunice Vorys Botts and Max Evans were married at Pataskala Methodist Church on September 26. The bride is a beautician and the groom works at Jeffries in Columbus. Attendants included the bride’s sister and brother in law, with a reception at the couple’s Pataskala home following the ceremony.
The Vinton County Junior Fair Board met September 23 to plan an amateur hour and square dance tied to the Vinton County Junior Fair on October 9. Any school age child in the county may enter amateur hour. entries due by October 4 at the Agricultural Extension Office in the courthouse. The square dance uses park plan. the full fair will be at McArthur High School Auditorium.
Mr and Mrs Ben Allen of Somerset enjoyed a stay at their home in New Plymouth. Ohio visitors include Mr and Mrs William Krempel of Massillon who visited Mrs Krempel's parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Hixinhaugh along with Max Krempel and Ed Bland. Local residents D W Rannells J M Lanner Lawrence Morton attended a Grange meeting. Supt D M Bryson and Mrs Bryson attended church. Three pictures were shown One World or None The Book of Books. Laura Noble of McArthur spent a week with sister Mary Morehead. Thomas Sinnott and A C Bennett hosted a week with Beckley W Va residents Earl Heinlein and Herbert Jones. Mrs Elma Graham recently fell injuring a foot and Anna Heinlein is listed following.
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