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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1955

Page

4

Frederick W. Bush Publisher 1806 1929 Messenger Company

The Athens newspaper details Frederick W. Bush as publisher, notes publishing by the Messenger Publishing Co, and lists Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb and Charles W. Reamer in leadership roles. It outlines subscription options for daily and Sunday editions with carrier and mail rates, and includes entry of the paper at Athens, Ohio.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Ohio & W. Va Athens Unio

Fortune study says Big 500 not threat to competition

Fortune Magazine finds about 500 U. S. corporations supply one fourth of the free world’s industrial output and half of U. S. output. Since 1909 the top 100 have held about 25 percent share as the number of firms grows, with profitability not guaranteed by size.

America Fortune Magazine Fortune U. S Free World United States General Motors Standard Oil N. J U. S. Steel

Tito's shifts prompt Western doubts on Moscow ties

The piece argues Tito's post visit comments raise distrust about potential Yugoslav shifts toward the Kremlin. It notes his calls to relax Balkan defenses, revive Communist ties, and denies a Soviet war threat, urging concrete proof before altering Western defense pacts.

Marshal Tito Yugoslavia Tito Kremlin Greece Turkey Balkan Moscow Communist Party Soviet Bloc Soviet Union

Hay fever plagues U S despite open fields

HAL BOYLE notes hay fever affects nearly four million in the United States with 24,750,000 lost workdays yearly. Dr. Rudolph Mayer cites prosperity and ragweed exposure as factors, warns cases may rise as Europeans move to America, and sees little immediate relief.

Hal Boyle New York America Rudolph Mayer Europe United States Dr. Mayer U. S Mayer

Weather boosts sales in heat driven industries

Heat wave lifts demand across air conditioners room coolers and refrigeration amid overproduction concerns in the sector. Electric power output hits new records as soft drink consumption climbs toward Labor Day with diet drinks and sugar free powders expanding the market.

Sam Dawson New York

Bond Yields Near Stock Yields Spark Market Debate

In New York traders assess the shrinking gap between stock and bond yields after a stretch of rising prices. Some anticipate shifts from stocks to bonds if stock yields fall further, others expect higher dividends to restore stock yields, while seasonal loan demand could pressure bonds this fall.

Sam Dawson New York

Wyatt Earp Holds Frank McLowry at Palace With Shotgun

In Tombstone a confrontation unfolds as Wyatt Earp pins a stagged-off shotgun to Frank McLowry’s belly from inside the Crystal Palace bar. McLowry, flashing guns and bravado, backs down as Earp admonishes him about firearms within the city limits.

Tom Jan Wyatt Earp Parker Frank McLowry Crystal Palace Johnny Behan Frank Tombstone Palace Palace Barroom Allen Street

Wyatt Earp and Tombstone Stand Off Across Fremont Street

In Tombstone the confrontation escalates as Wyatt Earp and his brothers refuse Sheriff Behan and Mayor Clum's safety offers. Clum presses for arrests of the Earp party while the Earps insist on finishing their fight against the outlaws with or without local backing. Doc Holliday pledges to join.

Wyatt Ned Frank Tom Spangenberg Clum Johnny Behan Ike Clanton Cochise County Behan O.K. Corral Spangenberg’s John Sheriff Behan Fremont Street Safety Committee Clem Citizen's Safety Committee Earps Tombstone Virgil Morgan Doc Holliday Lowedi

Dr Crane warns teens on life rules in Dora case

The column recounts Dora D a 15 year old pregnant after an 18 month reform school stint and poor parental guidance. Dr Crane emphasizes personal responsibility, adherence to rules, and warns teens not to drink or engage in premarital sex while urging parents to model proper behavior.

Dora Dora D Reform School Dell

Warts and the Mind Theories of Cure

Dr. Jordan notes many beliefs about wart causes and cures from readers. He cites stories from childhood to adult claims, including buried objects and dietary tricks, and highlights modern treatments from dyes and ointments to carbon dioxide freezing and X rays. He emphasizes the puzzling role of suggestion in wart disappearance.

Edwin FP. Jordan M.D

Local Obituaries and Social News From Danville Area

Mrs Opell Smith visits ill sister in Ewington. Many relatives and friends from Bancroft Huntington Rutland Vance Gorby Dyke Grate attend gatherings and funeral for Mrs Birdie Nelson at Salem Center Church. Ronnie Wayne Gorby fifth birthday celebrated with lawn party and prizes.

Danville Opell Smith Ewington Alice Smith Reuben Davis Bancroft W. Va Mr. Davis Birdie Davis Earl Harless Dexter Ernest Davis Salem Center Max Thompson Lyman Huntington Bert Vance Middleport Don Gorby Langsville Herman Grate Rutland W Va J. E. Vance Ida Ogdin Birdie Norton Nelson Gladys Hoffman William Turner Vinton Salem Center Cemtery Vernon McCoy Sam Dyke Charles Dyke Arnold Grate Charles Sinineney Nelson Carl Gorby Ronnie Wayne

Horoscope for Tomorrow and Birthday Forecast

The reading advises solving problems slowly with preparation and planning. It warns against letting sentiment bias financial judgments this afternoon. If tomorrow is your birthday, a busy cycle brings big strides toward goals by year end and strong gains in late 1955 and September, with promising relationships in late 1955 and early 1956.

Women’s Society closes season at Mrs. Howard Hunter home

The Women’s Society of Christian Service held its last meeting at the home of Mrs. Howard Hunter with Mrs. Helen Stright presiding. Refreshments were served to 15 members. Several local residents visited relatives and friends in nearby towns including Youngstown Mount Vernon Albany Newark and Cleveland with guests noted at various homes.

New Marshfield Women's Society of Christian Service Howard Hunter Helen Stright Cathern Werheart Jim Youngstown Werheart R. H. Stright Eugene Forrest Mount Vernon Fred Hoodlet Forrest William Hughs Columbus Waldo Leslie Roger van Dyke Larry Albany Floyd Myers Newark Alton

Portland visits and dinners across families report

Mr and Mrs Sidney Orust and Mr and Mrs George Saner visited Harold Saner of Middleport Route 2. R A McKilvey and family were dinner guests of Sidney Ourst. Gen and Mrs George E Bush and daughter Susan, recently stationed in Alaska, visited Van McDade en route to Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Robert McKilvey and family left for a new home in Seere where Mrs McKilvey will teach school this fall. Mr and Mrs Ralph McDade were dinner guests of their son in law and daughter Arlos Guinn Parkersburg.

Portland Sidney Orust George Saner Harold Saner Middleport R. A. McKilvey Sidney Ourst George E. Bush Susan Alaska van McDade Washington, D. C Robert McKilvey Seere

Radio Program Listings and Schedule Highlights

Radio schedule for ABC WOL U S Columbus WHKC Marietta and others features a full day timetable with news talk and music. Notable programs include Morning News, Sports & News, News & Commentary, One Man's Family, Fibber and Molly, Bing Crosby, and Ted Malone with several time slots across the day.

Cbe Weet Abe-Eart Abe Cbs Cbs News Abe News Abe Desner Abe Strange Abe Newsment Mbs M Saga Keen Cbs Secret Files Boston Symphony Barlow Rose Clooney Ebs Case Don Vorhees Nbe Bing Crosby Ews Heart of News Mbe News & Varieties All Nets Margaret McBride Abe Godfrey Abe TV Dr. Peale Johnny Aks Ghaneeeabe Labsort Abe Se Dane Ueen Ebs Ted Malone Abe Uncheon Sardi’s Ted Steele Pauline Frederick Lopez Betty Crocker Martin Block Hose Merceree

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