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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1961
Page
4
Athens, Ohio brief from Tuesday August 239, 1961 covers local notices and small items from the Athens area. Includes brief updates on community happenings and public notices drawn from the city bureau and local organizations.
In the UN debate Stevenson challenged Russia over its occupation of foreign lands. Morozov’s chin dropped as the critique hit home. The piece argues Western pressure on Moscow’s colonialism should persist despite limited effect on reform. It notes broader reflections on Soviet policy and public life tidbits.
Excerpts from Dear Abby letters cover love with a married man, being treated as “company,” a request to be seen as a friend, and a quirky issue about humming in dating. Abby’s replies offer practical guidance and light humor.
A joint reflection by Senators Margaret Chase Smith and Benjamin A. Smith notes that the name Smith appears more often in the Senate than any other, with 21 Smiths across 17 states since the Constitution. It recalls Maryland brothers Robert and Samuel Smith who briefly held secretary of state and attorney general roles.
A city cat named Lady Dottie vacations at a 190 year old farmhouse in Sparta New Jersey. She discovers grass milk mice and chipmunks and loses her city aloofness as she explores barns and woods chasing game. Two dog encounters test her courage while three bluejays guard the yard.
In a turbulent century Brazil faces a volatile crisis after President Quadros resigns. Goulart, the vice president, could be forced left or a right military regime may take over. Brazil’s fate affects neighbors and U S policy amid Cold War tensions and shifting alliances.
In a medical column Dr. George W. Crane recounts his own stuttering right wrist at two dental society banquets. He shows a pattern of tics and relief through changing grip and finger use, outlining a “Stutter Triangle” method and inviting readers to request his booklet.
RA booksellers are humorously praised for boosting Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women sales to about 19 copies a day by placing the Modern Library edition in the window with a bold poster Four Young Girls Tell All. A misheard courtroom detail and a stray joke about a pharmacist add light, satirical flavor to the item from Bennet Cerf.
Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Roy Stimel and daughter JoAnn in Newark at the Raymond Butterworth home. Mrs Bertha Green from St Petersburg Fla visits daughter Mrs Ardis Swart. The Darrell Ross family shops in Pomeroy. The Follrod reunion was attended by Mr and Mrs Harry Roses and Mr Otto Swartz of Shade at Ash Cave Hocking County. Carl Walton and Cindy and Lindy from Columbus visited Leon Woodrum.
The American Communist Party endorses Senator J William Fulbright and urges letters supporting his bid to curb anti Red activities by military leaders. The Worker portrays Fulbright as opposing rightists while attacking Thurmond Mundt and Goldwater, with further coverage of related anti communism themes.
Health and happiness between infant and parents shapes speech growth. A calm home, maternal warmth, smiling, singing, and gentle correction foster recognizable words. For shy children, avoid pressuring talk. support with trusted friends and patient listening.
The Jolly Eight bridge club gathered at Nellie Ward's home in New Straitsville with attendees Anna Lillico Sue McQuade Genevieve Hartman Mildred Thompson Grace Leake Garnet Peart Marlean Devol and Marguerite Spicer Prizes went to Grace Leake Anna Lillico and Genevieve Hartman Lunch was served at the host home The next meeting will be hosted by Mildred Thompson. The 4 H club and advisers attended the annual 4 H picnic at New Lexington and Pocahontas Lodge held a May picnic at Arethusa Park in New Lexington. Mr and Mrs Robert Hursey and children Susie David and Jerry of Marietta visited John Sherrard on Sunday.
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