This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1955
Page
4
Classified notice states weekly delivery by carrier and mail daily service. Rate shown as 1.88 per month with Sunday issue included. Details indicate distribution by carrier and mail daily delivery terms for readers in Desvered area.
Athens faces a water shortage unless a professional study guides the city. The plan calls for 3 million gallons daily capacity, financed from revenue with a bond of about three hundred thousand dollars and possible softening plant costs of three hundred forty thousand, to meet future demand and improve distribution. The effort also notes ongoing sewer and city hall improvements and stresses public support for the measures.
World Today discusses Bricker's push to amend the Constitution to curb presidential treaty powers, facing Senate resistance and opposition from Eisenhower. It notes the UN Charter revision debate due in 1985, with veto risks from the five major powers and US-Russia disagreements on charter changes.
A Dr Crane Worried Clinic letter shares a inmate’s change of outlook after joining a “Compliment Club” in prison. He writes that daily honest compliments to fellow prisoners, guards, and the warden improved mood, fostered smiles, and even earned praise. The piece urges regular praise at home and in families to build morale and strengthen parent-child ties.
A reader argues liquor price increases will fund mental health programs, contending liquor consumption harms families and youth. The letter blends religious quotes, social commentary, and accusations about Fulbright and liberalism influencing Ohio University, urging caution on academic freedom and political influence.
Miss Susan B. Franklin 88, retired school teacher and Newport matron, was assaulted and killed in her Point district home. Her hands were bound behind her back and ankles tied with cord. facial bruising noted. Death ruled asphyxia by medical examiner as clues pursued Monday.
At dawn on February 13 a seventeen-man group in Union blue rode to the Blue Mills Ferry and loaded sacks at Captain Minter’s dock. Cole Younger led the trio at the front, while George Wynmore and Jimmy Sandusky watch from Liberty as three horsemen disembark at the bank.
The column urges diligence on favorable days to counteract restrictive influences and promises strong potential for new ideas and clever displays tomorrow. It notes possible financial gains and a good occupational lead within three months if tomorrow marks a birthday, plus harmony in social and domestic spheres later in the year. Community notices report WSCS of the Methodist Church meeting, officer elections, and local visits from residents, including Mrs Jividen and Mr Jividen’s family, with attendance details and associated travel notes.
Fragmented OCR shows a morning radio lineup with names like Gregson, Andy, Jordana, Tom Moore, and Martin. Times such as 9:90, 10-30, 11:18 appear garbled. The text references News, Companion, Serialate, Bandstand, House Party and Latin Quarter segments with hosts and times unclear.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.