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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1952

Page

4

Gasparilla Festival Born From Pirate Lore in Tampa

HAL BOYLE notes the five day Carnival of Gasparilla in Tampa attracting up to 600000 visitors. Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla parades 58 floats and 35 bands after landing with mock pirate assault, backed by 250000 in civic support, amid legends of Jose Gaspar and buried treasure lore.

Tampa Fla Gasparilla Jose Gaspar Florida Mystic Krewe Jose U. S Gaspar

Minority rule risk in US politics warned by Kent quote

The article discusses voter apathy and the danger that primary and state conventions delegate power to party machines, potentially letting a minority choose the president. It cites Arthur Krock and Frank Kent, notes 1952 election dynamics, and contrasts Democratic and Republican risks while outlining broader economic and defense spending context from Cleveland Trust Co.

America William O'Neill _ertheless United States Arthur Krock N. Y Frank R. Kent Washington Philadelphia Chicago George Mason Virginia House of Representatives Congress

The Electoral College and the President Selection

An explainer on how the U S founders avoided direct presidential elections. It details the 1787 plan, the electors system, state legislatures control, and the paradox where a candidate wins the popular vote but loses the electoral tally.

House Thomas Jefferson Aaron Burr John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson South Carolina Washington Congress

Owners Still on List For Special Car Tags

Columbus readers learn from the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles that owners with personalized plates remain on the list for 1953 tags. Current plates stay valid through 1952 with a windshield sticker. lost plates cost $1 per plate to reissue, two plates required if one is lost. The bureau explains rules for new car buyers after 1952 and windshield sticker placement.

Columbus State Bureau of Motor Vehicles Bureau

Reform talk and windshield license stickers rules explained

The article explains the windshield placement of license stickers in the lower right corner for minimal vision obstruction. It notes that 1951 plates can stay if the 1952 sticker is scraped, with a $1 transfer cost for both, and confirms stickers cannot transfer between windshields and must be destroyed when cars change hands.

Detroit Bureau

Denver Men Slightly More Attractive to Women

Denver surveys show men in the city outnumber women by 93 to 100, compared with 96 to 100 in 1940. The shift suggests changes in dating dynamics over the decade.

Denver Colorado

Tomorrow’s auguries promise a pleasant prosperous day

The Stars Say foresees a cheerful day with stirring social, domestic, and cultural interests. Contentment at home and in social engagements should flourish along with thriving basin transactions and heart and home related activities.

Osteomyelitis Through the Ages and Today

Doctor Edwin P. Jordan explains osteomyelitis, a bone infection once treated by amputation and maggots. Modern surgery plus sulfa drugs and antibiotics have reduced cases and improved cures, though some patients still need surgery and long hospitalization.

The Loyalty Oath and a Doctor's Quiet Dilemma

Jeanet Logan is drawn to Peter Surinov in his lab as her husband Dr. Gus Logan faces a tense meeting with Maxwell Cota about loyalty oaths. Cota pressures Gus to back actions against Surinov while Gus vows to protect his wife and life, hinting at deeper conflicts at Angel’s Hospital.

Jeanet Logan Peter Surinov Peter Jeanet Gus Logan Angel's Hospltal Maxwell Cota Logan Cora Mr. Cota Surinov Dr. Logan Mr. Cora Gus Jennet Cota Faculty Club Ingrid Walter Pelletier Walter

Radio Schedule Highlights Across NBC CBS and Local Stations

A detailed listing of daily radio programs across NBC WLW in Cincinnati ABC WCCL in Columbus CBS WBNS and WCHS with stations WMOA WPAR WATH WJEH and others. The schedule covers noon to 1 p m and evening blocks featuring news music drama variety and kiddies hour with multiple network and local show titles and times.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg Athens WJEH Gallipolis WOUL Nbe-Cha Abe-Mbs-East Kiddies Abe-Mbs-West Nbe Nbe News Abe Beulah Cbs News & Commentary Abe Mbs Jack Smith Cbs Daily Cbs Evening Ivy Gildersleeve Cbs Top Guy Abe Red Skelton Abe Ne Abe Bing Crosby Barrie Craig Willson al! Neta

Weekend Guests and Church Potluck Gather in Point Rock

Mr and Mrs Charles Knotts hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Frank West and others from Chillicothe. The Chapel Church Group met at John Holliday home for a 7 pm potluck and quilting. Attendees included the Radekin and Shenefeld families, Erma Nelson, Nellie Vale, Clara Shenefeld, and Earl Strong. Erma Nelson was called to Bellaire for her mother's illness. On leave servicemen Meryl Houdashelt and Clayton Morris were present. Clyde Morris of Columbus and Laura Pickett with sons from Gallipolis visited the Radekin family area.

Point Rock Charles Knotts Frank Westall Wesley Bobo Chillicothe Chapel John Holliday G. B. Radekin Jarret Bobo J. EB. Radekin G. A. Radekin Rex Shenefeld Erma Nelson Paul Nellie Vale Johnnie Clara Shenefeld Erma Vale Earl Strong Bellaire C. W. Stansbury G.E

Television Programs Note On Schedule Changes

TV listings show WLWC channel 3 and other outlets with a dense, ambiguous lineup from 6:00 p m to 5:00 a m including Kukla Fran and Ollie, Kate Smith, News, and various variety and game shows across multiple stations, with several entries misspelled or garbled.

Abe Kate Smith Jr Abe Godfrey Cbs Paul Dixon the Ruggles DuMont Cbs Newsstand Cbs Drama WLWC Channel 3 Corral Kukla Fran Ollie Kate Smith TV Theater Larry Vincent Dave Ga Wsaz-Tv Channel 5 Perry Como Wake Hoyt Kuklan Godfrey

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