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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1961
Page
4
This tribute recalls Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership in war and peace, praising his integrity, courage, and unity beyond politics. It honors his personal warmth, steadfast justice, and dedication to freedom, ending with reflections on peace and humor amid serious times.
A reflection notes how vague prescription labels waste medicine and risk safety as households lose track of drug purposes. The piece argues for clear contents and purposes on bottles to improve economy and safety, referencing a Baltasar Gracian quotation. It then pivots to light satire on TV, teens, and shopping instincts.
Shelly Berman, Navy veteran and top paid comedian, reflects on a decade of failure and success. He recalls hitchhiking years ago, compares life before and after fame, and explains his craft using minimal props. He writes his own material and blends humor with social critique.
The article assesses John F. Kennedy’s upcoming presidency, noting he must act decisively yet avoid personal antagonism. It contrasts his role with Congress to those of Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower, warning that Kennedy’s challenges will begin as he works to push his programs through a wary Congress.
Readers challenge Dear Abby on how couples cope with mental illness. Letters debate divorce versus endurance, treatment costs, vows, and the impact on families with stories of resilience, judgment, and mixed outcomes.
Sandy the fox terrier deceived Mrs Crane by feigning sleep at a bay window and later mimicked behavior to avoid scolding. The piece links Sandy's nose injury from a mousetrap to lifelong caution, and argues mild corporal punishment shapes child behavior, urging readers to request Dr Crane's 200 point Tests for Good Parents for PTA and Sunday School use.
A humorous collection features Joe Frisco’s hunting lodge quips about a moosehead and a boastful Texan businessman. It includes a Texas Oklahoma football joke from 1959 where Texas claims a two point edge due to eleven Texans starting, and a jibe about a plastic surgeon father at an exclusive girls’ school.
The piece notes Herbert Hoover's long public career and his evolving relations with the Kennedys and other presidents. It mentions Kennedy's invitation to the inauguration, Hoover's Florida key fishing trip interruption, and the unusual gathering of former presidents including Hoover Truman and Eisenhower. It also describes Hoover's aging focus on research and public service rather than partisan politics.
An 1849 sale bill reprinted for Green Ridge readers lists a farm liquidation near Versailles Kentucky. It includes personal property such as ox teams, livestock, tools, household items, and 40 and 30 year old enslaved people offered together with cash or promissory terms. The notice places the sale at 8:00 a.m. and notes food and drink.
Weekend guests of Mrs. Iva Capehart include Ray and Floyd Capehart with families from Columbus Mounts WV and Charleston WV. Births announced at Holzer Hospital include David Michael Hindy son of David Hindy and Patty Muncy and Lisa Michele daughter of Willis Davis Jr. and Grace Burk. Sewing classes run by Wahama High’s Mrs Miller. Weekend visitors include W Bailey and Estil Hamilton party from Gauley Bridge.
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