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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1958
Page
4
The report cites William M. Martin of the Federal Reserve warning that deficits fuel inflation and damage the dollar. He notes currency depreciation compared with the Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, and German mark, urging tax reform or spending cuts to restore balance. American firms invest overseas amid shrinking confidence and rising prices.
The piece argues motorists pay many federal automotive taxes from the temporary emergency levies that never end. It notes the Highway Trust Fund deficit and warns of a future gasoline tax hike unless motor funds are earmarked to road programs. It challenges voters to demand targeted revenue for highways and questions durability of promises versus resolutions.
Jim Bishop reflects on unsolicited manuscripts, noting most are better than average but not enough. He cites Mark Twain on critique and says editors often misjudge taste, while amateur authors chase a capricious arts world and suspect editors of bias.
Business leaders greet President Eisenhower’s 77 billion dollar budget with cautious optimism. They doubt Congress will curb spending or raise taxes as proposed, while economists warn that even a balanced budget could follow inflationary pressure from deficits and wage-price dynamics. If the goal is achieved, a brighter new year may follow.
A jokey critique of a press agent promoting after-shaving lotion uses a live tiger idea and a lion with stripes as a publicity gambit. Clifton Webb jokes about career futility while Emily Kimbrough mocks motherhood lessons about stockings in this Bennett Cerf piece from 1958.
Mrs. Ann McCorley of Ewington, Mrs. Eleanor White, and Mrs. Opal Cremeans attended a Christmas dinner sponsored by G. C. Murphy Co. for its employees. Forty three were present. Eleanor White recently dined with Rev. and Mrs. John D. Davis. Weekend guests included the Cloud family and their Troy visitors, and several other local households hosted relatives from Dexter Barbersville and Barbersville W Virginia.
Reedsville reports Navy sailor Jerry Childers has arrived safely in Italy after re-enlisting. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Don Sprague with Mrs. Sprague and Wilvur Sprague as grandparents. Local visits include Mrs. Lily Smith and Bert ram of Belpre to Olive Torrence and Harvey Harris. Essie Congreve returns home from Akron visit with sister Flossie Backus. Wayne Chevalier visits John Chevalier at Lottridge. E A Kibble visits daughter Mary in Newark. Phillip Osborn hospitalized in Huntington.
Health for Today explains a widespread inherited muscle wasting disease mainly affecting children. It outlines types, symptoms such as weakness and enlarged but useless muscles, current symptomatic treatment, respiratory risks, and progress in research led by the Muscular Dystrophy Association to find a cause and potential therapies.
Tomorrow planetary influences boost business and social plans with strong cooperation through six months if you contribute your share. Avoid March extravagance and expect generous personal relations in 1959, with mid year especially happy. October may bring good news in business. A child born then may become a skilled diplomat.
Southeastern Ohio students among OSU autumn graduates last week include Donna J. Cassill McArthur bachelor of science in education William W Keynes Logan bachelor of science in business administration Stanley M Soliday Logan master of arts Charles G Wetherhold Gallipolis bachelor of arts James F E Irvin Point Pleasant doctor of philosophy
New York report notes Laurence Harvey, leading man of England’s Old Vic troupe, explains the cross country appeal of Shakespeare. Harvey says the playwright wrote to entertain with laughter and shock, and that his works handle sex with frank authority, making modern cinema seem tame by comparison.
Union Furnace brief notes guests from Jackson and Obetz included Mr and Mrs Dwain Clark with children Ronnie Nancy and Mr and Mrs Jerry Clark with Debbie Larry and Chuckie at Charles Clark home. Virginia McGhee hosted her mother Mrs Joe Hale of Minford and Rev Marvin Franlin with daughters Enid Elsa and Cinda at the Ingmire home.
Municipal Judge Frank M. Gusweiler of Cincinnati is appointed common pleas judge in Hamilton County to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Joseph H. Woeste.
Turkey dinner and Christmas program at Gallia County Riding Club in Gallipolis. Local families, including Lemleys and Rupe, visited relatives across nearby towns. MYF held a Christmas program at Kkyger church on December 21. A Britannica note mentions Hannah More and a 1799 book on female education. Greek village girls dance with handkerchiefs, avoiding contact with men except their chosen partners.
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