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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1951

Page

4

Hoosier Comic Herb Shriner Seeks Ideal Small Town

New York profile of Indiana humorist Herb Shriner detailing his craft. He stresses memory over gag collections and describes his stock of 250 monologues. Shriner longs for a mythical small town where locals’ quirks fuel his humor and fame grows from observation rather than formula.

New York Herb Shriner Indiana Pratt Shriner Will Rogers Rogers Herb Ernie Pyle Chuckle-Smith Shriners

Glamour Guide Takes Lucilla Through New You Session

Lucilla Webb joins a Glamour Guides class to shed inches via corner hopping and a high tech Pure Telescope. Miss Dottle notes pore distention while Miss Meadows warns about sun exposure as Paris and others seek body perfection under the archway of guides led by Mrs Coxthwaite.

Lucilla Webb Lucilla Paris Green Paris Hayden Planetarium Miss Dottle Mary Meadows Miss Meadows Glamour Guides Molyneux

Federal Spending Facts and Inflation War Briefing

A Washington overview critiques wartime inflation policy and defense buying. It cites Truman era guidance to curb consumer spending and inventories while urging efficiency and wage restraint. It notes large military purchases, rising prices, and federal payroll growth plus lobbying for pay raises and Hoover Commission reform stalled in Congress.

Truman Army Quartermaster Service Department of Agriculture Italy State Department Congress Washington D.C Byrd Committee New Defense Transportation Administration Postal Civil Service Commission Veterans’ Administration Department of the Post Office Federal Medical Services Public Works Personnel Administration Hoover Commission

Peace in Korea and Formosa debated in postwar plans

Summary outlines key moments from 1943 Cairo talks to 1951 UN proposals on Korea cease-fire and peace steps. It notes Chiang Kai-shek's control of Formosa, Red China’s UN bid, and U S and Soviet positions on cease-fire, armistice, and phased withdrawals amid continuing fighting.

Washington Korea Roosevelt Churchill Cairo Chiang Kai-Shek China Japan Formosa Chiang United Nations United States Red China State Acheson U. S 38Th Parallel New York Jacob A. Malik Moscow Severatt

Polio recovery progress and home care guidance

Doctor Edwin P. Jordan outlines polio outcomes, noting many avoid permanent disability. He highlights the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis funding care, pain relief, heat, passive motion, massage, and gradual rehabilitation. Water therapy aids muscle training. braces and surgery assist severe cases. patience and equipment drive astonishing improvements.

National Foundation For

Batter's Eye Injured When Hit by Pitch

Pomeroy Perk Wagner of the Blaetmar Buicks softball team was struck in the eye by a pitched ball while batting against New Haven Junior Lodge at Pomeroy field on Friday evening. The ball broke his eye socket and two stitches were needed to close the wound.

Pomeroy Perk Wagner Blaetmar Buicks New Haven Junior Lodge Pomeroy Field Wagner

Needlework pattern 5200 by Anne Cabot

Two decorative embroidery designs suitable for seashore or lakeshore themes. Pattern No 5200 includes iron transfers, 8 by 10 inch designs, materials list, stitch illustrations, color chart and finishing directions. Send 25 cents with name and address to Anne Cabot, Athens Messenger, New York. Anne Cabot’s album offers dozens of designs plus four gift patterns for 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Television Schedule Fragments Across Stations

A fragmented listing shows WLW C Channel 3 and WSAZ TV Channel 6 with daily programs from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am including News, Theater, The Voice, Lights Out, and late features. Tuesday and daytime blocks list music, news, talk, and film slots across stations.

Ernie Showroom News Caravan the Voice Robert Montgomery Anderson Joe Hill Captain Video Stud al Morgan United Met Pickaway County WTVN Westers TV Weatherman Steve Allen Bill Zipft Gary Moore Fran Wsaz-Tv TBA Roberta Quinian Theater Mama

Public Forum on Independence Spirit and American Freedom

Letter from R. B. Carson of Middleport reflects on the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He recalls colonial struggles, the framing of the document, and the enduring rights it guarantees, urging youth to embrace American citizenship.

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State Limits Pay to Blind in Ohio Counties

Ohio counties must cover the difference for blind pension checks exceeding 50 dollars after state funds only cover up to 50 dollars. About 4000 residents receive aid through county commissioners with the state paying up to 25 dollars and the federal government funding the remainder. counties cover administrative costs.

Columbus

Radio Scheduler Listings for NBC CBS and Stations

Radio programs aired on NBC WLW Cincinnati and Columbus stations with hour by hour noon to 11 pm scheduling. Includes news, dramas, comedy, music, and soap blocks across multiple affiliates and time slots.

NBC WLW Cincinnnat ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Uther WMOA Marietta Gallipolis WOUI

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