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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1951

Page

4

Gila Monster Case Deepens in Colton Murder

Johnnie McAdams reveals he left a confidential document in Laura Colton’s glove box while delivering a will for Lawrence Colton. Dr Creviston questions insanity as Lawrence may face a hospital, not the electric chair. Pat Colton then asks Baker to drive to Seneca Lake for an urgent, secret reason.

Johnnie McAdams Laura McAdams Baker Lawrence Mitchell Pat Lawrence Colton Sam Paul Bake City Hall Pat Colton Seneca Lake Coltonville Johnnie

Confusion in Korea Undermines Cease-Fire Talks

The New York Times editorial argues the communists seek gains through armistice talks to partition Korea at the Thirty eighth Parallel. It claims the talks were a maneuver for advantage, not a path to genuine peace, and urges that realism and resolve prevent concession.

Korea United Nations Joseph A. Malik Mr. Malik Kremlin Malik Marx Lenin Stalin Kaesong New York Times

Congress Work: Public Laws Passed by Various Congresses

A comparison of laws enacted shows the 80th Congress passed 338 public laws by Aug 19 1947 while the 81st after 1949 had 220 and the 82nd Congress completed 110 in the same period. Critics call it deliberate but others see slow progress and ineffectual output.

Truman 80Th Congress 82Nd Congress

Children Need More Models Than Lessons Says Joubert

A historical reflection cites Joseph Joubert urging that children benefit from examples and mentorship. The piece emphasizes role models shaping character and learning over rote instruction.

Joseph Joubert

Retirement Plot Sparks Weekend Family Dinner

Wilbur and Trellis Mae Peeble resist Agatha Thistle's invitation to a canasta night. Henry, henpecked by Agatha, hides calendars showing a $100,000 retirement in 1981 and plans to take the money and run. The dinner turns on Henry's scheme and a looming escape.

New York Wilbur Peeble Trellis Mae Agatha Thistle Wilbur Henry Agatha the Thistles

Fisherman Ben Hardesty Wins National Casting Title

The World Today profiles 23 year old Ben Hardesty of Detroit, a national professional all around casting champion who works for a tackle company and demonstrates gear around the country. He fishes about 100 days a year, has a wife and daughter, and notes the demanding travel, fame, and occasional skunked trips. He began competing at 15 and has won the title four consecutive years, illustrating the professional path in tackle sponsorship and casting sport.

Ben Hardesty Hardesty Detroit Illinois Montana Florida Shakespeare Tackle Co Outdoor

Gallia and Kanawha Valleys during the Civil War

The article recounts Gallipolis and Gallia County’s wartime role on the Ohio River key to Kanawha Valley supply lines. It notes Confederate interest, the Gallia Guards, Camp Carrington hospital with thousands of patients, hostages exchanges, and actions along the Kanawha including Scarey Creek where several officers died.

C. H Harris Ohio River Gallia County Meigs County Virginia West Virginia Ohio Mason Mountains Gallipolis Kanawha Henry Wise Recruisa Buffalo Albert Galkin Jenkins Gallia Guards Jenkins Camp Chase Columbus Ripley 21St Charleston Scarey Creek Pomeroy

Needlework Pattern and Civil War Notes in Athens Messenger

Crochet pattern No 5302 offers complete instructions and material lists for a kitten design with a ribbon bow, price 25 cents, to be sent to Anne Cabot in New York. The text also notes Anne Cabot’s album of designs and a Civil War-era report about battles near Gauley Bridge, Charleston, Gallipolis, and river defense efforts in Ohio Valley with local volunteers aiding Union forces.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York 19 N. Y Charleston Gallipolis Gauley Bridge Wise West Virginia Ohio Valley Ohio Gallia Meigs Counties

Doctor's Comments on Looks Health and Treatments

Dr Edwin P Jordan answers reader questions on cosmetic fat removal limits, frostbite effects, alcohol and anxiety, undescended testicle treatment, facial veins, iron staining on teeth, bowleggedness in adults, and hereditary rheumatic conditions.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Radio Schedule Listings for NBC CBS and More

Radio programming notes list stations in Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg and more with daily shows from morning through late evening including newscasts talk variety dramas and music across NBC CBS ABC and DuMont networks with notes on time zones daylight time and standard time adjustments.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta Abc-Cbs Net Abc-Mbs-East Abc-Mbs- West Abc News & Comment Nbc Beulah Cbs News & Commentary Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Gabriel Heatter Monte Cristo Congress North Cbs It Higgins Sir Luigi Cbs Town Meeting Abe John Steele Jack Pearl Abe the Bickersone Cbs News Abe Robert Q Waxworks Cbs News and Music News & Variety All Nets

TV Station Listings for WLWC and WTVN Schedule

Weekly listings show WLWC Channel 3 and WTVN Channel 6 with a full evening to late night lineup. Programs include Kukla Fran & Ollie, Fireside Theater, Circle Theater, Amateur Hour, Midnight Drama, and news slots followed by entertainment features.

Kukla Fran Ollie News Caravan Fireside Theater Circle Theater Three City Buddy Cotter Fun Factory TV Weatherman Armchai Ter Steve Allen Garry Moore Hollywood Spotlight

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