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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1955
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows publisher names and delivery pricing but lacks coherent article content. Readers are given garbled lines about daily and Sunday editions, carrier names, and subscription offers, making it impossible to identify a distinct event or person.
L Emmett Jack Sweeney of Athens County, a renowned clothing sales specialist, is remembered for his wide circle of friends across Ohio and his genuine kindness. A self made man with world knowledge, he never pursued college but stayed active with Ohio University and its athletics, winning trust and admiration through personal warmth and effective persuasion.
The piece mocks British resistance to central heating, arguing the climate and habits do not justify dismissing modern warmth. It notes boiler and pipe faults, fears of illness from heat, and the romantic appeal of open coal fires. It ends by contrasting universal warmth with greenhouse use and tomato plant needs.
Secretary Dulles and UN Ambassador Lodge met General LeMay at SAC Omaha to stress routine talks linking foreign and military policy. The piece argues diplomacy depends on credible military power to avoid empty threats and uphold U S influence worldwide.
A reader letters column discusses Lois J 16 President of a church Young People Society who asks if God spoke through elders to end a Sunday night games program. The piece argues a biblical basis for teen engagement via games like ping pong and shuffleboard, noting 17 teens stayed while 3 elders objected.
The reading notes restrictive tendencies in the morning and suggests avoiding discord and irritating people. Creative work may prosper through collaboration in the afternoon with a potential opportunity offered. The forecast highlights June to November as a period for teamwork and attention from important occupational figures.
Navy divers found Lt. Charles Bryan Manning in Bay River near Cherry Point North Carolina. The Marine pilot from Middletown Ohio perished when his AD-4 Skyraider crashed in about ten feet of water trapping his body in the river.
Friday visitors included Mr and Mrs Harley Merritt with daughters Denelda and Kathleen, and Mrs Ida Bean and Janet. Churches hosted weddings, gatherings, and a January 16 open ceremony for Mabel Gill and Roy Good. Community members celebrated birthdays, hosted clubs, and attended meals and church events across Lottridge and nearby towns.
Johnny and Sam track a skipped fur coat dealer Alice Cummings to a Chicagoland hotel. They threaten payment in cash or the coat, learn Jess Carmichael helped trigger the sting, and confront Carmichael in the corridor leading to a stairwell or elevator.
The Laurelville Methodist Sunday School awarded members for perfect attendance. Eight years were earned by Sharoln Allen Nancy Hinton Thomas Hockman and Arthur Hinton. Seven years went to Mrs. Howard Egan, Mrs. Ed Fetherolf, Sharon Frey and David Frey. Six years to Alpha Poling Linda Kay Poling and Gary Allen. Four years to A F Goodman and Edith Armstrong. Three years to Jimmy Dunn and Jane Allen. Two years to Bobby Dumm, Mrs. Paul Armstrong, Leveca Hoy, Thomas Rose and Mrs. W K Dumm. One year to Carol West, Michael Rose, Emily McDowell and Mrs. A F Goodman.
Miss Carol Ann Shamblin and Jack Freeman wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Shelley Woods. The couple’s families, including Mr. and Mrs. George A. Fife and Mrs. Harvey Little of Carlton, were mentioned in wedding reports. Other local visits included Mrs. Maude Sellers visiting her husband in Logan West Virginia, and James Irion undertaking a business trip to Gallipolis over the weekend.
A listing of AM and FM radio stations including ABC WCOL in Columbus CBS WBNS WSAZ in Huntington and several others. The notice lists frequencies and daily programs with time blocks from morning to late evening across stations WOUL FM 91.5 and WMOA AM 1460 Marietta.
The page lists daily broadcast slots across networks with programs such as Dragnet, Amos and Andy, The Great Gildersleeve, Bing Crosby, and military and news blocks. It shows varied times and program pairings across CBS NBC and affiliates, reflecting a mid 20th century programming mix.
A daytime broadcast list outlines morning to evening programs across stations Abe MBS CBS ABC and NBC. It includes breakfast club Easy Does It Godfrey Time My Story Drama News and multiple game shows plus serials and musical programs featuring actors and hosts such as Ted Maione Pauline Frederick and Bruce and Dan across various time slots.
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