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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1956
Page
4
Earl Cranston Shively is remembered for loyalty intellect and public service. A 1930s Ohio University trustee reflects on continued challenge, loyalty, and the need to avoid complacency while evaluating his twenty to forty percent biblical allotment of service and lifelong devotion to the institution.
Hal Boyle notes that 1956 leaves 20 million marriageable women to 17 million men, making competition fierce. He urges women to pursue the few available men, seek a practical compromise, and test a man's willingness to marry as the key sign of character.
A public health call urges support for the March of Dimes to aid polio patients and fund research. It notes vaccines are 60 to 90 percent effective and stresses ongoing needs for prevention, treatment, and care for about 68,000 patients, with emphasis on mobilizing funds for projects and final victory.
The State of the Union outlines a 1956 program as Eisenhower recovers in Florida. Republicans face uncertainty over whether he will run again, while Democrats weigh strategies to benefit from his decision or lack thereof. Both parties may push a joint program, complicating voter choices in the campaign year. The Bible verse is cited at the end.
Dr George W Crane outlines Nora M a 37 year old daughter in law who admits jealousy of her mother in law and of a man giving rides to female coworkers He links jealousy to marital education and urges reading his booklet Sex Problems in Marriage for guidance.
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains that the so-called seven year itch is scabies caused by the sarcopt es scabiei insect. He notes transmission in crowded housing, winter prevalence, and that diagnosis must be accurate before treatment. Treatments exist but can irritate skin. care with clothing, bedding, and hygiene helps prevent spread.
ALTA DENA California a 12 year old runaway girl rescued after four nights in the chilly San Gabriel Mountains in good condition. Gail ran away after a spat with her mother and was found by a helicopter pilot lying in a ravine about 30 miles from home. She had nothing to eat since she left. ROTTERDAM Netherlands Dirkzwagers Shipping Agency said the Dutch tanker Koratia rescued the 26 crew of the sinking Venezuelan tanker Pedro Avila off the northern coast of South America.
Kaul and Naish dive for pearls under a perilous reef as a shark attack tests their bond. Mata'ora’s island charges loom while Naish prepares a voyage with navigation tools and a personal name change to Jered.
The column urges asking for help to overcome pride and suggests round-table discussions for insight. It warns in the afternoon hours against gambling or risky speculative ventures and notes a potential six month rise in work and finances. A June to October trip and a lively late 1956 social period are forecast for the reader. A child born on this day is described as intelligent and hardworking but stubborn.
Weekend guests included Ralph Coburn of Huntington visiting Mr and Mrs G C Gullett and Gerald Wagner with his family staying with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner. Marjorie Bush and Bill Neal wed in Porter Church with other family visits noted. Donald Cottrell and family moved from Bidwell to Porter. Gar net Russell hosted Clovis Elfin as weekend guest.
A wall of program listings shows 6:00 news and various shows through 11:00 pm. Highlights include News for 16 Minutes, a variety hour, sports, newscasts, commentaries, dramas, and musical programs hosted by Abe, mbs, cbs, ebs, and others with stars like Bing Crosby Eddie Fisher and Amos and Andy.
A dense listing outlines a full radio timetable with multiple hosts and shows from breakfast through midnight. Entries include Abe programs, TV at 10:30, drama lineups, news updates, serials, and musical hours across CBS and MBS networks, naming several hosts and show titles.
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