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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1955

Page

4

Local Newspaper Rate Card and Publication Details

Established 1835 The Messenger Publishing Co lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, carrier and mall delivery options, and subscription rates. It notes publishers Gerson K. Bush Yeha V. Webb and editor Charles W. Reamer, with Athens Ohio post office entry and Second Class matter status.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gerson K. Bush Yeha V. Webb Charles W. Reamer City Baker Bingle Ohio & W.va C.cas Athens Ohio

No. 1 Killer Hearts Fund Drive Urges Support

The Heart Fund campaign recap highlights heart and blood vessel disease as the nation's leading killer. It notes advances in drugs, antibiotics, and surgery, plus tools like the heart catheter and heart lung machines, urging continued donations to fund research, education and community programs.

Ripening by Hal Boyle on turning 44

Hal Boyle reflects on turning 44 and argues life peaks in kindergarten. He contrasts carefree youth with adulthood noting how aging feels like being born again after 40, gaining focus and rediscovering simple wonders through wiser perception.

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Congress Pay Raise Sparks Moral Rant and Market Rumors

A political tirade condemns a proposed doubling of congressional salaries as greed that would deepen government waste and tax burdens. The piece shifts to Wall Street, noting rising short interest on the New York and American exchanges, the role of short selling, hedging, and the impact of market rumor on prices.

New York Wall Street Bears New York Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange Feachange Board of Trade

Dr Crane Examines Teeth Fears and Human Brain Aids

Dr George W Crane discusses dental anxieties and aging as part of a broader view of human adaptability. He argues the brain enables cosmetic dentistry, hearing aids, eyeglasses, and other changes to improve health and self image, framing fear as solvable with positive psychology.

Beth Gold

Johnny Fletcher Bounces Between Crises in New York

Johnny Fletcher weighs coins to pass time and dodges threats from a menacing caller. He deals with jail break fallout as Lt. Madigan and Eddie Miller warn him about Cragg while plotting a route to meet James Sutton. Kilkenny confronts him in the Chateau Pelham as the cliffhanger continues.

Jess Carmichael Johnny Fletcher Sam Forty-fifth Seventh Ave Peekskill Buffalo James Sutton Sutton Barbizon-Waldorf Lester Smithson Harover Club Whittlesey Eddie Miller Mr. Fletcher Eddie Peabody Fifth Avenue Chateau Pelham Misa Cummings

Easing Child Behavior Problems and Teen Graying Hair

Dr. Edwin Jordan explains that many childhood habits stem from emotional unhappiness and attention seeking, not simple discipline. He advises gentle firmness, investigating underlying worries, and moderating attention to habits. Early gray hair in teens is usually hereditary and slowly progresses, with no food or medicine stopping it.

Edwin P. Jordan

Stars Forecast A Promising Year of Growth and Social Activity

Tomorrow's stars urge guard against restlessness and focus on SS during the morning. Evening brings large social functions and group activities. If tomorrow is your birthday a year of exciting surprises awaits with occupational gains possible in spring and finances rising by mid June. Personal relationships flourish in summer and cultural pursuits may pay well. A talented versatile child may be dogmatic at times.

Letart Falls Social Notes

Letart Falls society notes list attendees of the WSCS meeting at the Methodist Church and a scheduled event on Friday February 25 with home demonstration work led by Geneva Nolan. The column also records numerous visits and weekend stays by locals including families from Portsmouth, Racine, Canton, Gallipolis, and Columbus, plus Ohio State University student Earl Grimm and others visiting relatives in Letart Falls.

Letart Falls WSCS Methodist Church Society Room Genevieve Powell Fannie Varian Eulah Wolfe O. C. Cramilett Delpha Cummins Alpha Wickline Violet Grimm Mildred Chapman Connie Orpha Hill Marjorey Roush Nora Cross Ora Hill Louise Chapman Addie Belle Roush Geneva H. Nolan

Social News Notes from Local Households

Mrs. Orville Ripley returned from a months visit with her daughter Mrs. Edward Wright of Bentlyville Pa. Mrs. Floyd Norris was called to Clifton because of the serious illness of her father Mr. Edwards. Mrs. Grace Sheets and daughters Eleanora and Rosetta spent a Saturday with Mrs. Sheets' mother Mrs. James Hazlett of Bladen. Mrs. W. E. Wilson spent a Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Milo Van Meter of Morning Star.

Orville Ripley Edward Wright Bentlyville Floyd Norris Clifton Edwards Grace Sheets Eleanora Rosetta Sheets James Hazlett Bladen W. E. Wilson Milo van Meter Morning Star

Knights of Pythias to Hear Patton at Corning

An open Knights of Pythias meeting in Corning will host Grand Chancellor Faymond Patton of Nelsonville for a talk. Pythian Sisters and other interested parties are invited to attend at 7 30 p m on Thursday.

Knights of Pythias Pythian Faymond Patton Nelsonville

Radio Schedule Listings for WOUIL and Affiliates

A dense listing of radio stations WSAZ through WMOA and WOUIL FM 91.5 presents daily weekday schedules and program blocks. It includes call letters, frequencies, and time slots for NBC CBC CBS networks, with shows like Dinah Shore, Jack Gregson, The Lone Ranger, Fibber & Molly, Bing Crosby, and news blocks. The page details daytime news, sports, drama, and variety programs across AM and FM bands, noting morning Breakfast Club to late-night Serenade and Classic programs.

WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WBNS Columbus MBS WHKC WATH Athens WIJEH Gallipolle WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg Other WMOA Marietta Mbe West Ebo East Newa Abe Ebs Dinah Shore Jack Gregson Frank Sinatra Mabe Abe Zist Groucho Marz Abe Perry Como Bing Crosby Abe Amos Andy Cbes Newe Cbs News & Comment Abe London Keat Glidersleeve Capital Abe Dance the Dunigans Abe Jaza News & Varieties

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Hal Boyle Washington White House Hell Tupper By Sam Dawson Russia DR. Crane Keth George W. Crane Beth D Lieutenant Madigan J. J. Kilkenny A.A.A Kilkenny Dr. Jordan By Galbraith Susie Letart Ronnie Young Darrell Badgley Darshh Wilson Pete Bealers William Wilson Portsmouth Pfc Don Bell Fort Sheridan Ill St. Clair Hill Raymond Bell Racine W. E. Shank Dana Hysell Syracuse Glen Tolson Ann Canton Monroe Sheet Keith Gallipolis Mr Sheets A. R. Sheets Robert R. Sopher Norman Roush Ohio University J. O. Hunt Kittaning Bert Hunt Ohio Valley Grange Bill Willis Pomeroy Everett Connally Edward Miller Kananga J. D. Roush M. G. Brown Springfield F. A. Cadie R. E. Grimm Lawrence Larry Ronnie Grimm Walter Shane Ralph Saunders Blaine Nice Sheilah Newark Mr. Nice Lloyd Nice Ollie Barnhart Mabel Pickens Earl Grimm Ohio State University Nts Harold m.—Mra D. Dd Roush Corning McBride Abe Trey Jordan Johnny Olsen Nbe Ene Tom Moore Ompanion Mve Ted Malone Sard’ S Mbds Erick Lcopes Music Wonderful Betty Crocker Martin Brock Abe Ruby Mercer Jr Midwest Abembs
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