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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1957

Page

4

Boom Psychology in 1957 Economy and the risk of government waste

The piece cites Time Magazine on boom psychology and argues that prosperity bred expectations of continuous growth. It cautions against inflationary spirals and urges business leaders to use the 1957 corrective period to reset plans, reduce waste, and resist overextended government debt while maintaining confidence.

Time Magazine Time U. S Martin Federal Reserve Board

The Untold Suez Story Under Egyptian control of the canal

Insight into Egypt's management of the Suez Canal since 1956. Despite forecasts, Egypt reopened the canal after salvage work and has begun operating it, though doubts remain about depth, pilot staffing, and future funding for planned improvements through 1963.

Egypt Suez Canal Nasser Suez Canal Authority Suez Company

Inventor Father and Amusing Inventions Parade

Jim Bishop recalls his father an incurable inventor who never patented ideas. The column lists whimsical inventions and patent numbers from the era, including a chewing gum that won’t stick, a backin parking apparatus, and a drive in theater concept, with playful jabs at public figures and a humorous tone throughout.

Dad United State Patent Office John Johnny Brooklyn

Case History of a Psychiatrist Case W-389

Teen tragedy warns of rash acts after a breakup as Hector A. 16 died after a failed suicide attempt with a revolver. The article urges responsibility to parents teachers and mentors and offers a Teen-Age Test booklet through Dr Crane in care of the newspaper.

Joe the Dog Stands Trial for Leash Offense

A citizen defends Joe the Dog in court over a Thanksgiving Day leash violation claim. The writer questions the dates and summons procedure, argues constitutional rights, and bets the case will reach higher courts. The piece compares the judge’s impartiality to Justice Douglas and hints at a forthcoming book.

Joe Ellery Queen Agatha Christie United States Joe McCarthy America Sputnik Supreme Court Warren William O. Douglas United States Supreme Court Justice Douglas Douglas

Barefoot Scholar Finds Life in Everglades

Bud Kirk a 46 year old barefoot fisherman lives in the Everglades near Everglades Florida He left Rochester New York in 1930 to vanished wilderness and survived by trapping coon alligators and gathering wild orchids He met a wife and later studied at the University of Miami Now he faces a crossroads between staying in the swamp and finding better pay to support three children He cites a degree of tolerance as the greatest lesson learned from his solitary life.

Everglades Fla Bud Kirk Bud Kirk Rochester N. Y America Kappy Stephens University of Miami

Try and Stop Me Bridegroom’s Honeymoon Ticket Rescue

A humorous column notes a bride and groom where the groom reveals he bought only one railroad ticket for their honeymoon. The conductor’s discovery sparks the rescue line and a joke about thoughts focused on love.

Horoscope Forecast for 1958 Personal Finances and Growth

Tomorrow's influence remains restrictive but effort pays off. For birthdays, expect a financial uptrend over three months with mid January budget strain, solvable by realistic problem solving. Earnings may rise later and personal matters stay generally favorable through 1958 with initiative aiding job advancement and October November business opportunities. A child born on this day is described as conscientious and secretive.

The Family Doctor Dr Edwin Jordan

The Family Doctor Dr Edwin Jordan notes that in extremely cold weather surface blood vessels contract as a response to cold. He explains this restricts blood flow to the skin to conserve heat and warns readers to dress warmly in freezing conditions.

Chase Church Hymns of Plain Folks and Local Faith

A poem recalls Chase Church near Athens Ohio where country folk gather for simple worship and communal songs, contrasting plain devotion with pompous displays in other churches. The piece emphasizes welcoming tones and shared sunshine and prayers among familiar faces.

Ohio Chase Church

Real Estate Transfers in Corning Monroe and New Lexington

Property deeds show Joe and Mary Lombard transferring to John and Julius Curry Jr in Corning. Henry and Anna Kochs sell to John A Boothe and Dorothy Boothe in Monroe Two. Hanna M Marshall transfers to Beryl Dawson in Corning. Richard and Margie Thomas deed parcels to Jerald and Margaret McTeague in New Lexington. Mrs James T Murray transfers to Rose Bobanich in Monroe Two.

Joe Mary Lombard John Julius Curry, Jr Corning Henry Anna Kochs John A Dorothy Boothe Monroe Hanna M. Marshall Beryl Dawson Richard and Margie Thomas Jerald Margaret McTeague New Lexington James T. Murray Rose Bobanich

The Athens Messenger Classified Rates Page

The Athens Messenger and Sunday Messenger publish daily and Sunday editions with carriage and mailing terms. Rates include one month four weeks two dollars six, six months four fifty, one year twelve dollars in Ohio and West Virginia, plus annual postal notices.

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