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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1955

Page

4

Mechanized martinis prompt push button bar surge

HAL BOYLE reports on a new metal liquor meter that attaches to a bottle to pour preset amounts and count drinks. Eustace Scannell and an engineer say the device reduces spillage and pilferage, ensures fair pours, and enables dry martini variations. The piece blends humor and a quirky science angle.

Hal Boyle New York Eustace Scannell Alcohol Tax Unit Internal Revenue Bureau Boston Scannell Reamnel America Marty

Rich School Poor School: Ohio Plumbing Windfall Sparks Tax Debate

Morgan County Herald notes Beverly district gains 31 million dollars in taxable value from Relief plant expansion. New campus style high and elementary school planned on 37 acre site. tax rate stays low. Other townships suffer as coal mining and farm losses shrink school funding. Tribune calls for legislative action.

Morgan County Herald McConnellville Ohio Chicago Herald Muskingum River Morgan County Beverly The New York City Chicago Sunday Tribune

Fulbright pushes for fair stock market inquiry in Senate

The columnist endorses Senator Fulbright of Arkansas as he leads the Senate Banking Committee in a wide ranging study of the stock market. He aims to assess real threats, review 1915 through today, and propose remedies if needed, viewing the inquiry as a sane, necessary check on regulation and market behavior.

Fulbright Arkansas Senate Banking Committee

Government faces challenge over ex Communist witness Matusow

Federal probes and a House committee scrutinize Harvey Matusow who says his past testimony lied. James Marlow notes the tension between his claims and the government’s use of ex Communists as witnesses. The case echoes Whittaker Chambers and raises questions about DOJ vetting of Matusow before court appearances.

James Marlow Washington Harvey Matusow Communist Party Walter DPA House Un-American Activities Committee Matusow Whittaker Chambers Chambers Alger Hiss McCarthy R-Wis New York LEN FBI Hiss

Memorize the HELP Formula for Dating Conversation

Dr. Crane presents a memory device HELP to guide teen dating talk. Norman W, a high school senior, seeks flow in conversation using hobbies literature entertainment and politics as prompts. The piece urges confidence and offers a keyed device for readers who request the full formula.

George W. Crane Norman W Anne Eisenhower Northwestern University

Fondling Babies and Common Sense in Child Care

Dr Edwin P. Jordan discusses the Aldrich book Babies Are Human Beings and its views on treating each baby as an individual. He endorses affectionate care but warns against indiscriminate fondling from many visitors, urging common sense to prevent infections while supporting infant bonding.

Edwin PF. Jordan C. Anderson Aldrich Aldrich Aldriches

U S May Get Embassy In Germany

U S Commissioner to Germany James Bryant Conant says the postwar mission may become an embassy and he could be named the first postwar U S ambassador to West Germany. He arrives in Boston en route to Washington for budget talks and will attend Michigan State College’s 100th anniversary in Lansing next Saturday. He expects the West German Parliament to ratify the Paris treaties soon enabling armed participation in NATO. He notes disappointment over French Premier Mendes France and hopes a new favorable government forms quickly.

Boston U. S Germany James Bryant Conant United States West Germany Conant Harvard University Washington Michigan State College Lansing Mich Mendes French

Reedsville Community Notices and Local Moves

Roger Buckley, once a Maretta hospital patient, has returned home. Charles Sisson, from Chelser Massachusetts, plans to return home on leave. Hubert Carr and family travel to Palm Beach Florida where he serves stationed since Africa. Cecil Dillon Sr returns to Toronto for work after visiting family. Elden Blake Jr and family relocate to property bought from Mrs. Paul Kibble. Mrs Norma Bingham of Pomeroy visits. Dorothy Cashdollar and Ruth Hall attend PTA meeting in Chester. Joan Huntley and Belleville relatives visit Louise Posey. Junior Dillon family moves to Parkersburg. Forked Run Lake freezes amid sub zero, offering skating for youth.

Charles Robert Sisson Chelser, Mass Hubert Carr Palm Beach Fla Mr. Carr Africa Cecil Dillon Toronto Elden Blake, Jr Eden Paul Kibble Norma Bingham Pomeeroy Dorothy Cashdollar Ruth Hall Chester PTA Joan Huntley Belleville Louise Posey Junior Dillion Parkersburg Forked Run Lucy Kibble

Fearle Gruber’s Mystery of a Kidnapped Heir and a Goose Bank

Johnny Fietcher pursues a complex case tied to a murdered man’s heir Carmichael millions. The pursuit leads to Acme Adjustment Agency and Kilkenny, a bill collector, amid kidnappings and a tense confrontation with Sam Cragg and the Ajax Mandolin Company.

Johnny Fietcher Sam Crees Alice Amminge Johnny Carmichael Piasbey Lester Smithson Carmichal Anam Sam Kilkenny Madison Avenue Acme Adjustment Agency Hammer Mr. Hammer Mr. Hammer Wax Sam Cragg Sam Craig Ajax Mandolin Company

Cragg Faces Hammer In Dramatic Debt Duel

Johnny Cragg confronts collector Mr. Hammer over a delinquent debt. A tense confrontation escalates when Hammer threatens court action and reveals a criminal link to Jess Carmichael’s murder. Johnny offers money to stall and hints at Kilkenny’s involvement as Miss Trout calls for police.

J. J Mr. Hammer Mr Cragg Johnny Miss Trout Mr. Cragg Sam Cragg

Horoscope Forecast for Tomorrow’s Day of Change and Romance

The reading notes a stimulating day for professionals with gains across many fields. It advises changes in environment or routine, highlights domestic and romantic matters, and predicts strong results for a February and May time frame. Birthday individuals may see five months of productive effort and a cheerful, optimistic temperament.

General Dowler to serve as buck private in East Surrey home guard

Lt. Gen. Sir Arthur Dowler 59, retired from the regular army in 1951, begins a hitch as a private in the East Surrey home guard at Bletchingley England. He says they are ticking him into shape under the command of Lt. Robert Osborne, a village taxi driver.

Bletchingley England Arthur Dowler East Surrey Home Guard Viscount Montgomery Robert Osborne

Local Telegram Notices of Travel and Home Events

Huntington and Bladen residents plan a six week Florida vacation. Bidwell hosts dinner for Emory Waugh. Burdell sustains hip fracture and is hospitalized in Holzer. Wild geese noted returning north. Patriot Clagg family welcomes baby girl at Holzer Hospital. Evergreen home of Denney burns, leaving Estelle Denney moved to Odell Northup home for safety.

Harrisburg John Slater Huntington Myrtle Green Bladen Vernoka Waugh Emory Waugh Florida Carl Weilborn Bidwell D. E. Burdell Holzer Hospital Burdell John Stout Carl Wellborn Terrey Clagg Patriot Atten Seredance Geetese Charley Clagg Ralph Sans McKee Denny Evergreen Denney Estelle Denney

Radio Grid Mixes Programs Across Multiple Stations

A historical radio schedules listing ABC W Cul, WSAZ Huntington, NBC WLW Cincinnati, CBS WBNS Columbus, MBS WHKC Columbus, WATH Athens, WIEH Getlipolis, WCHS Char­leston, WPAR Parkersburg, WMOA Marietta, and station WOLI FM 91.5. The timetable covers Monday through Friday with blocks for news, sports, commentary, and variety programs including Dinah Shore, Groucho Marx, Bing Crosby, and Dinner Date.

ABC WCUL Columbus WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WBNS MBS WHKC WATH Athens WIEH Getlipolis Wchs Chariesion Wpar Arkersburg Uther WMOA Marietta WOLI Cbse Abe Cbe Abe Tennessee Ernie Cbs News Cbhe Dinah Shore Jack Gregson Frank Sinatra Groucho Marz Abe Perry Como Bing Crosby Ebs Abe Amos Andy Record Room Fibber & Molly Ebs News Abe London Creat Gildersleeve Capital

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RICH World Today Justice Department Matusowa Pandora's Box DR. Crane Norman Dr. Jordan By Galbraith Cape HEA Berries A & P Cr Ow U.S Reedsville Roger Buckley Maretta Hospital Fearle Gruber Frawe Grubtt Hitch Buck Elas Margaret McBride Abe Tiodfrey Eds TV Jace Jordan Johnny Olsen Nbe Tony Moore Ted Malone Sardi's Ted Steele Pauline Frederick Lopez Mbe Betty Crocker Martin Brock Serisis Abe Ruby Mercer Jr Mike and But Abe Bruce Dan—mbe Ravdstand
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