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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1957
Page
4
Established in 1825 The Messenger Publishing Co. published weekday editions from 1896 to 1929 with a Sunday morning issue. Gordon K. Bush served as Publisher, John W. Webb as Managing Editor, Charlies W. Reamer as City Editor.
Ohio faces a proposal to end printing and reclaiming the sales tax receipt stamps to save millions. The move would end the receipt evidence while keeping revenue, with retailers and the public seen as benefiting from reduced bureaucracy and avoiding potential tax collection gaps. A separate editorial notes Edison’s 110th birthday and National Edison Birthday Celebration aims to promote science careers and education nationwide.
The column gathers quirky curiosities from readers. Facts include England’s pink tape origin, Maine’s border, bee wing speeds, a beer booklet, Mel Allen’s youth, beelines versus crow flights, Dali’s atom patterns, rhyming words, Empire State Building sway, Australia’s sheep count, and Sophie Tucker on needs by age.
President Eisenhower signals a shift toward stronger action on the Israel issue as the UN question and Arab attitudes loom large. He cautions against sanctions that would punish Israel without similar moves on Hungary, Egypt, and other UN defiers, raising questions about the administration’s next steps. The President seeks Arab approval while weighing sanctions, knowing Nasser’s role and the fragile balance in the region.
Dr Crane reviews Clarence Q a 20 year old college senior who declares atheism and attacks a domineering father from his boyhood saying there is nothing after death. The piece argues atheists are often children of strict religious parents who rebel in college.
A cardiology piece reviews experimental heart artery operations noting 100 patient outcomes six months to five years post op with 88 improved, 34 able to work without limits, 56 with moderate limits, and emphasizes the procedure aids life quality though not a cure. It also discusses a fatal June 1955 case and broader commentary on atheism and church roles in society.
Chad Morgan reencounters Cass Simcoe the Texas ranch girl in Pawnee City while the Confederate gold rumor stirs. Helen Jagger helps Cass with a dress and Morgan worries over Joe Jagger and Tom Alder as old loyalties surface. The tale hints at romantic tension and unsettled business on the frontier.
The horoscope notes restrictions on emotions and urges not to force issues or make impulsive changes. It highlights 1957 birthday prospects of good job and monetary gains if opportunities are seized, with advised periods in mid March, early June, early July, September and mid November to consult others.
Mr and Mrs James Preston of Gallipolis moved into a house owned by Mr and Mrs Raymond Zerkle. Mrs America Clark and her sons visited Beattyville Kentucky to see her mother. Mr and Mrs G A Fife visited with Mr and Mrs Gene Johnson of Gallipolis. Mr and Mrs John Martin were guests of Mrs Martins father Brechtel at Storys Run. Mrs Gary Fife and son spent a day with the Shuler family. Everett Lee and family from Columbus were weekend guests here. Mr and Mrs Forrest Smith of Kananga visit Mr and Mrs Stanley Swisher.
Mr and Mrs Joe Jenkins and family from Middleport spent a day with Mrs Jenkins’ parents Mr and Mrs Watson Davis. Numerous visitors came and went between West Hamlin Wheaton Road Crown City and surrounding areas including Capewood Huntington and Gallipolis.
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