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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1955
Page
4
An old newspaper masthead lists the Athens Messenger published weekdays except Saturday with Sunday morning edition. It shows publisher Gordon Burk, printer V. Webs, managing editor Gases W. Reamer as city editor, and carrier delivery terms for daily and Sunday editions.
The early 1955 data show a booming economy with record highs in steel, construction, autos, and retail. Optimists warn labor strife could derail gains, as UAW talks with General Motors and 75 major contracts looming through July raise the risk of crippling disputes.
The piece argues Conservative Britain seeks May 26 support by tax cuts, while Labor nudges Bev an to align left. It notes U S officials complain of heavy Capitol Hill testimony and irony in lawmakers criticizing bureaucrats for frequent hearings.
Industrial leaders predict continued growth into fall and next year as construction rebounds, auto output rises, and consumer demand strengthens. Yet bankers warn against over-building and rising debt. Labor strife and strikes threaten chemical textiles and auto sectors while profits spark higher wage demands. Gasoline stocks and oil output forecast a five percent consumption rise, with savings banks and life insurers reporting gains. The Treasury tax intake boosts hopes for a smaller deficit, though clouds linger over steel and copper demand.
In Langenthal Switzerland Fritz Ruef, newly elected head of the International Cynological Federation, leads traditionalists demanding a poodle with full hair and a crew cut while opposing modern trends. A schism over boxers and social registers pits federation loyalists against the International Cynological Union, with the United States and Russia among few not yet involved.
Dr George W Crane cites a case from Ft Waygie Indiana where a girls softball sponsor failed to thank old male players who funded lighting. The doctor urges readers to join a Compliment Club by giving three sincere compliments daily, claiming it will boost happiness and success.
Dr Jordan notes hay fever is closely tied to ragweed pollen pollination peaking after mid August. He urges timely injections, whether perennial year round or seasonally, with doctor choice guiding method. Treatments today offer better relief with many patients improving markedly though some still see limited benefit.
Mr and Mrs P J Hutchinson marked a golden wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Jarrell. Relatives from Huntington W Va and nearby towns attended including Mrs Florence Freeman and Mrs Stella Casto. Birthday observances were noted for Mrs Hatcher and relatives joined the celebration with several visiting guests From W Va and nearby communities.
The Tale recounts Jesse James and his band entering Liberty Missouri at 10 o clock and visiting Fred Mefferts Saloon. A stranger resembling Sheriff Joe Richards disarms the group with a warning, and Judge Lucas releases the guerrillas after a brief scolding. Jesse, though amused, broods on the danger of future plots.
The Stars say tomorrow’s configurations will please creatively talented people and those in enterprises needing imagination. Intuition is stronger, aiding new ideas, especially in the morning. Evening offers mentally stimulating leisure. travel plans made now should prosper. For May birthdays, expect extensive operations and some confusion, urge constructive, decisive plans. Jela’s influences in late 1955 promise lively domestic matters. a child born now will be trustworthy and congenial.
Recent visitors at the C A Polen home included Mrs Dale Barnhart of Bradbury Elaine Bolen and Mrs Louis Casillas of Columbus the Rev and Mrs John Carr of Chauncey Ethel Seipel and Helen Morgan near Athens and Mrs Paul Stanley and daughters of Snowville Mrs Lucy Stotts and Vesta Robinson spent time with her son in law Mr and Mrs Max Haning of Carpenter Gath Townsend and Bill Scott were Pomeroy visitors Roy H Gold and three grandchildren were guests at the Bolen home Mrs Elia White of Albany called on Mr and Mrs Hern Barnhart Mae Mason and Russell of Snowville were evening guests of Mr and Mrs Herb Barnhart and Mr and Mrs C A Boen Mrs Louise Burbridge was a visitor of Sry Neva Howell recently Mr and Mrs Glen Jewell visited Mrs Spencer s mother Mrs Fie Spencer and Mer Spencer Brind Mee Dale Barner of Bradbury visited and Mrs Herb Barnhart The Rev John Carr of Chauncey was also a visitor of the Barnhart Clarence Brickles and Dwight Cook of Springfield were visitors of Ira Bessie Welch Mrs Laley Stotts recently called on Vesta Robinson
A fragmentary radio schedule lists various programs with times such as 7:60, 10:45, and 11:00, including News, Commentary, Fight It Rich, and Break the Bathe News. Names like Ruby Mercer and House Party appear as program items amid garbled text and partial titles.
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