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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1955
Page
4
Public notice details mail and subscription rates for Athens Messenger. It lists monthly rates for carrier and non carrier delivery and mentions a yearly option and post office entry in Athens UK with a case under an act.
The piece argues President Eisenhower used democratic processes to back a Formosa stance, contrasting with Truman’s Korea escalation. It praises U.S. resolve, warns against UN entanglements, and notes the president alone bears the final decision. It also touches on social observations about changing shoe sizes and generations.
HAL BOYLE examines modern specialization from plumbing to psychiatry and diplomacy. He argues experts confuse rather than clarify and questions whether society risks over specialization. The piece cites education concerns and the public’s demand for clear truth amid expert disputes.
SAM DAWSON reports February may resist its bearish reputation as factors point to defense driven demand for metals and auto raw materials, plus housing starts and farm prices rising. Yet brokers warn of another possible stock correction due to farm surpluses and overcapacity, while February’s bad name lingers.
Dr Crane outlines case N-339 Tommy T age six entering first grade. At six most children erupt the first permanent molars, the 6th tooth from the midline, four in total. Parents mistake these for baby teeth and neglect cavities. Emphasizes brushing, dentifrices, and early orthodontic care with costs from 300 to 500 dollars.
Dr. Jordan addresses several readers concerns about child health. Advice covers wool allergies and skin irritation, lingering cough after whooping cough, a four year old with social and toilet training delays, a child with heterochromia, and a heavy 11 year old grandson advising portion control or normal growth if he is tall for age.
Cooley Ellis of Toledo broadens his petition in U S District Court challenging Ohio turnpike law. The amended filing says contracts to place restaurants and gas stations along the Northern Ohio Turnpike violate the Constitution by placing Ohio in private business.
Mrs. Maud Pearse and Doris. Mrs. Bell Massen. Paul Perry and Neil Dearth, Navy men at Norfolk, visited their families in town. The Daughertys, Woodrums, Berneces Dearth, Altans, and other relatives spent Sundays with kin. Includes Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Allen returning to Panama base.
Johnny Fletcher and Sam Cragg chase a killer linked to Carmichael heir James Sutton and Miss Cummings. The intrigue centers on a missing man, a mink coat debt, and a skip trace leading toward Carmichael’s circle. Lieutenant Madigan oversees the homicide probe as suspects emerge.
Tomorrow cautions harmony in social and domestic ties and urges tact. Evening favors correspondence, home matters, and cultural pursuits. Birthday readers face a stimulating year with initiative at work and strong prospects in late 1955 for relationships, finance in November, and good news in December.
Mrs. Erma Nelson and Mrs. Carrie Bobo hosted neighbors at Jarret Bobo’s home last Friday for the 79th birthday of Mr. Bobo and the 80th of J. A. Fankhauser living with his daughter. Guests sang happy birthday and Pauline Foster accompanied at the piano. After prayer by J. W. Canode, guests enjoyed pollock supper. The table held two large candles and two cakes with messages for Grandpa 1875 and Jarret 73. Frequent Sunday school attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson, G. B. Radikin, Edmund Foster, Wanda Williams, Tom Fitzpatrick, Ginerva Foster, Theodore Radikin, W. R. Holcomb, Dai Hensier, Millie Coen and others.
Carl Shenefield in Hazel Hospital D V Mom Harris attends trustee convention in Columbus. Junior Radikin works in Chillicothe staying with Roger Bolen family in London Derry. G A Radikin and G B McLaughlin attend Ohio State Grange school in Gallipolis. Harvey Bratton of Logan visits sister Ginerva Foster. McLaughlins visit grandmother in Logan. Nellie Vale visits aunt Maggie Caster. A R Caster visits ill W D Holliday with Mrs J B Radikin.
A scanned listing shows Columbus WSAZ Huntington and Cincinnati stations along with a detailed daily AM FM timetable. It notes broadcast hours AM to midnight, noon to 1 PM news blocks, and a lineup including news and commentary, sports, family programs, dramas, and music segments hosted by Jack Gregson, Perry Como, Crosby, and others.
A fragmented daily guide lists specified programs across stations with times from breakfast to evening. Names include McBride Olsen Frederick Malone Steele and Bandstand with various dramas comedies variety segments and news items.
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