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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1954
Page
4
Morning thoughts frame a Monday reflection on labor and faith. The essay contrasts seven day tradition with a hundred day hypothetical, laments modern industry, and notes humanity’s loneliness, predatory nature, and nostalgia for peace. War is described as boring for soldiers yet shaping civilian duty in industry.
The piece surveys pending congressional rounds, noting the Korean and Indechivn truces, public attitudes toward the GOP and Democrats, farm price policy, and broader goals such as tax revision and the St. Lawrence seaway. It highlights McCarthyism and China as volatile factors and mentions a planned Asian alliance with seven nations including Thailand, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
World Today discusses the Smith Act of 1940 and McCarran Act 1950 as tools against Communists. It notes 81 leaders convicted, over 100 indicted, and the Supreme Court's stance on constitutionality. Debates whether naming the party would alter outcomes and explores potential court rulings by mid-1955.
Esther B begins to doubt her husband after he suggests she date other men. Dr George W Crane analyzes motives as fishing for compliments, guilt, and possible hidden conscience, explaining why a spouse might propose such a test. Tomorrow's follow up promised.
The message advises delaying joint activities until afternoon for better cooperation and favors tact over force. It notes limited business and financial cooperation, possible antagonism, and urges conservatism after a birthday. It highlights 1955 as a time to finish tasks and stabilize relationships, with a conscientious child born that day likely succeeding in business or law.
Southeastern Ohio students earned honors in three Ohio State University colleges Arts and Sciences Agriculture and Education for the spring quarter. Athens County Paul B Cross Athens Route 1 and Betty J. Gibboney 28 Pearl St both Arts and Sciences. Gallia Cecil E. Lee Bidwell Education and Janet L. Kennedy Rio Grande Arts and Sciences. Hocking Robert D. Davis Logan Route 1 Agriculture. Meigs Joan Riggs Pomeroy Arts and Sciences and Education. Winton Robert P. Stanton Hamden Arts and Sciences.
The eighth annual Fry reunion took place August 8 at the Fry home with a basket dinner at noon. Numerous Roush, Fry, Wolfe, Irwin, Dickens, and related families attended, and officers were elected: Mina Albright president, Eulah Wolfe vice president, Evalee Wolfe secretary, Ernestine Irwin treasurer. The next reunion is set for the second Sunday in August 1955 at the Fry home, and the Neville family reunion is planned for September 5 at Lewis Kinnard’s Millstone Road home.
In Sage City Kan Texas cowboy Manny Harpending is acquitted of shooting Henry Thatcher in self defense after Hong Kong Smith and Bill Bleek push for due process. The judge bars contempt, then convicts Harpending on a disturbing the peace charge with a $25 fine. Bleek's vandalism at Jacob Fugger's printing office is noted as a backdrop to the case.
The Netherlands rejects French amendments to the European Defense Community treaty as an impossible basis for agreement. A Foreign Ministry note says Paris proposals will be studied but no consensus can be reached at the Brussels foreign ministers meeting. The six powers include West Germany Belgium Luxembourg and Italy within a supranational command framework.
George and Pearl Inman entertained at their Hemlock home Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Inman and their daughters from Baltimore. Guests included families and friends from White Cottage New Straitsville Corning and nearby towns. Others attended with them as local visitors and relatives. Glennsa Williams signs the item.
A dense listing of radio programs from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. features news, sports, dramas, comedies, and variety shows across networks CBS NBC ABC and local affiliates. Notable entries include News and Commentary programs with Tennessee Ernie, Eddie Fisher, Peter Lind Hayes, Dragnet and Barrie Craig dramas, and late night Variety Time with repeat broadcasts and music sets.
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