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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1954
Page
4
New York column describes an imagined Christmas Eve visitor, a thin old man with grey mustache in a pink shirt and charcoal suit emerging from a chimney. The piece muses on modernist sensibilities and urban whimsy in a brisk, humorous tone.
An essay urges one day of road safety and courtesy, highlights planned road work in Ohio and national spending, and contrasts humble Christmas traditions with modernist trends. It laments traffic fatalities, recalls rail crossings, and argues for safer highways while defending Santa Claus as a timeless symbol of kindness.
In Paris the 14 NATO foreign ministers wrestle with who should authorize nuclear retaliation. Washington says no fixed system can guarantee a safe process, while Britain seeks civilian consultation and France proposes a three-nation standing group to act in emergencies.
Dr A Cleon Brooks pastor of Third Christian Church in Indianapolis hosts Dr Crane and Mrs Crane for luncheon. They discuss using contexts and wholesome rivalry to increase Sunday school attendance and church appeal.
Dr Brooks cites use of a contest to boost church participation. The plan divided the youth choir into two sections with leaders, awarding points for new members and regular attendance. Attendance rose from the previous year's average as the fall program progressed.
The column argues church leaders should use lively contests to raise attendance and involvement, citing Dr. Brooks and Jesus as advocates of practical psychology. It notes 15 children joined in three months and urges readers to contact Dr. Crane for psychological charts to aid outreach.
On the Colorado River two steamers the General Heath and the Amador race toward a submerged rock at Picacho. Captain Crotch and Jamison clash with gunfire as crews free their ships from a sandbar. Queenie counsels trust and hints Burke's Arizona allegiance makes him dangerous. To Be Continued.
Dr. Jordan argues that many people show chronic complaints and self pity while others stay cheerful despite illness. He notes health recovery is common, nature acts as a healer, and excessive fear of disease worsens anxiety. The piece urges reasonable precautions without constant worry.
The Cora WSCS met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Evans for an all day session with a noon pot-luck. Mrs. Nevin Wood led the program and guests included Mrs. Henry Smith Mrs. Glendon Evans Mrs. Clark of Kingston B L Coll and Steve Burkle. Dean and Mrs. W A Lewis hosted weekend visitors Mr. and Mrs. H M Parker of Chillicothe. The group toured Huntington and dined at a Gallipolis restaurant.
The Rev and Mrs George Holcombe and Debbie hosted a seasonal open house at their Rio Grande residence. The house featured greenery lights and a nativity scene with guests assisting at the punch bowls including Mrs Harley Komas Mrs David Reese Mrs Wendell Evans and others.
Mr and Mrs Wade Evans hosted a dinner honoring Mr and Mrs John Hutchinson and the Rev Wilber Hitt of San Bernardino California. Also present were Melville Chamberlain Mrs Mason Long and twin daughters Mr and Mrs Walter McGee of Vinton and Mrs Bill Matthews and sons Johnny Bill and Jackie of Gallipolis and their aunt Mrs Jack Propp. Mr and Mrs Fred Propp of Apple Grove West Virginia joined in the evening visit.
Mr and Mrs James L Clark and Mr and Mrs Keith Berg attend a Fred Waring show in Athens. Mrs Yvonne Hayes gives a Junior Hi Youth Group talk on Christmas in England.
The forecast notes morning friction with associates eased by tact, with emphasis on compromise. Evening favors cultural plans and originality. Birthday individuals enjoy favorable planetary aspects for work and finances but should stay within budget for three months and prepare for rising activity in the new year. A child born today shows high intelligence, humor, and perseverance.
Captain Norman Ramsay crawled back into the burning Super Constellation wreck on a Brampton farm to free two cockpit crewmen. He suffered a fractured skull and chest injuries and was in serious condition. all 16 passengers and seven crew members were injured though no one died on the Tampa to Toronto flight.
Broadwell families and others spent Sundays visiting relatives in nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Charles Grubb hosted their three children. John Martin's guests included Mrs Orville Stover and Helen from New England and Mrs Betty Sampson and Janet from Marietta. Edith Rathburn went with her mother to Columbus, while Jack Jarvis and children visited Parsons near Sharps and Jarvises near Ellis Run.
A compact listing of radio stations serving Columbus Huntington Cincinnati Athens Gallipolis Charleston Parkersburg Marietta with frequencies from 580 to 1460 KC plus a mixed FM schedule. The entry notes Monday through Friday time blocks for a station at 91.5 FM and dayparts for AM and FM programming including noon to 1 PM.
A dense listing of broadcast times and programs across CBS ABC and NBC including news bands sports and variety shows. Notable items include Tennessee Ernie Ford News Commentary Lone Ranger and Dinner Date segments. Program sequence features appearances by Mr. and Mrs. North Bing Crosby and Perry Como among others.
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