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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1952

Page

4

Messenger newspaper notice of rates and publication info

Established 1825 Frederick W. Bush Publisher 1896 1929 published every weekday afternoon except Saturday and Sunday morning edition by The Messenger Publishing Co Gordon K Bush Publisher John W Webb Managing Editor Charles W Reamer Editor Single copy daily or Sunday delivered by carrier daily and Sunday 35e a week truck route 1.55 a month Delivered by mail daily and Sunday Ohio and West Virginia rates One Month 1 00 Three Months 3 00 Six Months 5 00 One Year 9 00 Mail rates where carrier delivery is maintained 1.55 a month Other subscription and advertising rates on application Entered at Athens Ohio Postoffice Second Class matter under Act of 1918.

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

A National Presidential Primary Proposal Gains Attention

The piece discusses calls to replace or reform the current nominating system with a national advisory presidential primary. It cites Roscoe Drummond arguing for nationwide voter representation and notes Democratic support for nonpartisan study to expand public participation in nominating and electing presidents.

Roscoe Drummond Christian Science Monitor Drummond Drumond Congress

Farmers want broad support for price programs and stable world policy

The passage argues farmers favor existing price supports and flexible inflation of parity, with broad political backing. It notes few groups push downward adjustments, while voters seek party attitudes on farming within world affairs and national strength, prioritizing economy and peace. It also quotes Eddy and Marcus Antoninus on value and service.

Farm Bureau The Grange

Middle Aged Is Best Says Hal Boyle Opinion

Hal Boyle argues middle age is a positive phase offering tempered youth and elder privileges. He notes signs of middle age include obituary-focused mornings, weather vigilance, kneecap sag, and choosing sodium bicarbonate as a best friend, ending with writing one's own piece.

America Boyle

Public Forum Reader Thanks for Prompt Insurance Settlement

A Corning reader expresses gratitude to The Messenger and its insurance arm for a prompt settlement that helped pay a medical bill. Mrs. Elizabeth West writes August 15, praising the speed of payment and extending best wishes to the paper.

Elizabeth West Corning

Ohio Coal Mines Show Production and Wage Rise in 1951

Ohio reports total coal payroll of 63,417,768 dollars and output near 37.8 million tons for 1951. Belmont County leads with 19.6 million payroll to about 5,000 miners. Jefferson and Harrison follow. The annual mine count reaches 808 with a 838,776 ton gain from 1950, strip mining at 57 percent amid 30 deaths from rock falls and related accidents.

Columbus Ohio Belmont County Jefferson Harrison Waldman

Stars Forecast Subtle Shifts In Plans And Energies

The week ends with minor changes and a calmer tone as plans settle. Birthdays bring fresh energy and new angles on tangled issues while experienced contacts illuminate better approaches and possible higher ambitions.

Doctor answers reader questions on vision strokes and eye care

Dr Jordan explains 20 20 vision how eye sight ratings are derived and notes normal vision is 20 20. The column discusses stroke risk with age causes and possible recovery, granular lids treatment and eye exams, pregnancy with anxiety, and folliculitis infection of hair follicles.

Louise Weston’s Struggle Over Mrs Club and Money

Louise Weston endures a controlling husband who doles money to her son but denies her own spending. A Mothers' Club invitation offers tentative escape, yet Harry dismisses it as female folly. Louise wrestles between duty, desire for autonomy, and the pull of home life as the scene closes.

Louise Weston Harry AI Louise Sadie Gibson Louise Harry Weston Agnes Simpson Mothers’ Club Mrs. Weston Josie Sadie Tovise Aunt Filla Ted

Radio Schedule Listings for NBC ABC CBS and More

A dense daily radio programming grid lists NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston and other stations. It covers noon to after midnight weekday blocks with News, Sports, Dramas, Variety and Serials, plus specials like The Wax Works and Lone Ranger.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Other WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens Gallipolis WOUI

Television Schedules for WLWC and Nearby Stations

TV listings show daily program lines for WLWC channel 3 and WBNS channel 10 with sequence of news, weather, movies, and soap operas. Programs include News Caravan, Quiz Kids, Summer Theater, Pro dramas, and late night features across stations, with start times from 6:00 p.m. to 5:45 a.m. and varying hosts and shows such as Garnet Grayson, Robert Montgomery, and Arthur Godfrey.

WLWC Channel 3 al Morgan Garnet Grayson News Caravan Barlow Robert Montgomery Larry Vincent Capt. Glenn New York Gabby Hayes Howdy Doody Corral Joe Hill WTVN Captain Video Mr. and Mrs. Eells Eddie Arnold Wbns-Tv Penny Arcade Jack Buck Weather Doug Edwards Chet Long Video Theater TV Weather Florascope Pepper Armchair Theater Arthur Godfrey Globe Trotter Melody Shop Eddy Arnold Arthur Murray TV Theater

Stevenson Cites Time for Change as Hurdle in Presidency Quest

In a letter published by the Oregon Journal Stevenson says talk of time for a change is the biggest hurdle in his bid for the presidency. The letter responds to questions from Tom Humphrey, the Journal editor, who in a Sunday editorial indicated the paper backs Stevenson. The Journal has endorsed Republicans in past years despite Democratic leanings.

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Income tax payment due soon highlighted by UNCLE GE Arch Nearbrite

Arch Nearbrite notes people heard speeches at national conventions but no one has shown a way to borrow against them, stressing tax payment time is near and urging practical finance over rhetoric. NEA

Arch Nearbrite Nea

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