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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1955

Page

4

Major Accomplishment Cleaning Raccoon Creek Better Water in Southeast Ohio

Southeastern Ohio faces a major conservation push as cleaning Raccoon Creek is championed by Gallia Rep. Dana Taber. The effort aims to restore a once clean, fishable, and usable waterway across Gallia, Vinton, and Hocking counties, promising boating, fishing, and farm water benefits. The piece also contrasts President Eisenhower's remarks on happiness and responsibility with historic political ideals and warns against creeping socialism.

Raccoon Creek Ohio Gallia Dana Taber Shade River Raccoon Valley Newark Licking County Ohio River Gallipolis Vinton Hocking McArthur Big Raccoon Ohio Company Raccoon Eisenhower New England Washington

Admiral Moreell Promotes Private Utility Control of Power

World Today profile of 6 year retired admiral Ben Moreell, a cement expert and former Navy chief who argues government should sell public power plants and property to private utilities. He supports ending government subsidies and urges a public fight to implement Hoover Commission recommendations on water resources and power policy.

Marl Washington Ben Moreell Moreell Jones & Laughlin Steel Co Tennessee Valley Authority Washington Hoover Congress Eisenhower Moreel Hoover ‘Commission Morell Hoover Commission Commission

The Hard Grind of Night Driving Fatigue Study

Chicago report by ROBERT GOLDEN.N and Hal Boyle examines fatigue in long haul driving. U S Public Health Service tests found sleep deprivation worsens reaction time and vision, with 9 percent initial efficiency, 27 percent after seven hours and 42 percent after twelve hours of driving.

Robert Golden Hal Boyle Chicago Iron-Man U. S Public Health Service U. S. Navy Arthur H. Steinhaus George Williams College

Houdini’s Breath Holding Secret Reaches 4 Minutes

Dr Crane presents a method to double a swimmer’s breath hold time. By rapid deep breathing then a controlled final inhalation and stomach air belching, many can exceed one minute and approach two minutes, with further steps aiming to longer holds.

Houdini George W. Crane Case Arnold B Crane

McIntyres dine with Kennedy kin in London

Gallipolis diary notes Joseph W. Kennedy offering his eldest son $1000 and a gold watch for not drinking alcohol or smoking before age 71. McIntyres discuss fortunes, abstinence, and a plan to reward four youngsters. Maybelle McIntyre plans August departure for Paris and Italy after trips to Spain and Switzerland.

J. Samuel Peeps Gallipolis McIntyre London Joseph W. Kennedy Court of St. James Kennedy leIntyre Sicchal Mound Hill Majorning Maybelle Hope Small Mcintyre Paris Oscar Odd Mcintyre Oth Sia Florence Taly Zurich France Spain Raccoon ‘Creek Rolse Rover Calla Countain

Birthday Greetings and Family Notes From An Old Local Page

The page collects birthday greetings and remembrances including a card with a blonde 90s garb figure wishing a happy 80th birthday, notes about a flax handkerchief made in Ireland, and a tale of Claudia Miller’s rooster Honey Baby at a recent show. It recalls Annie Morgan the ice skater of the 1890s and H Howe Bratt and Homer Sowards relating Roosevelt’s 1898 march. A quip from Jimmy Bloomer finishes the column.

Margaret D David Te Bales Associated Press Ry Ey Amy Ann Athens Virginia Annie Morgan Chicka- Mauga Creek H. Howe Bratt Homer Sowards Odore Roosevelt Sowards Regular Army Santiago Cuba Teddy

Death Casts Shadow Over New Orleans Pursuit

In a neon-lit confrontation, detective Michael Shayne rescues a target amid a flare of gunfire and a dramatic arrest gone wrong. A New Orleans cop, suspected of corruption, complicates the case as Shayne laments Lucy’s abduction and vows revenge.

Shayne New Orleana Mark Switner Loftus New Orleans Mike Lucy

Horoscope Awaits August Watch For Birthday Star

The birthday reader is advised to expect a strong August with budgeting caution and a highly active year ahead. A trend predicts notable social and domestic happiness in November, with romantic matters under favorable aspects from December, plus continued energy and persistence in pursuits. A note mentions a military unit change in Tokyo and squadron replacement in a separate report.

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Ravenswood Restaurant Sold to Richard Varney of Matewan

A Ravenswood eatery known as Kory Korner changes hands from Br. and Mrs. Esgene Knownton Sie Varney to Richard Varney of Matewan Mingo County. Varney plans to keep the same name and help, with his wife and two children moving to Ravenswood. The former owners will pursue other plans.

Kory Korner Richard Varney Matewan Mingo County Esgene Knownton

Radio Programs Sparse 4h Newscast and Variety

A fragmented page lists radio programs and times including a 4h Newscast by Three-abe and a segment titled Spore and News. It mentions Morning Breakfast Club at 00, Joyce Jordan at 10:18, and various shows like News. Doctors Witekie and Break the Bank with likely local station schedules and commentary pieces.

Abe East Abe Wroadcare Fisher England Joyce Jordan Nbe Johnny Witekie Richmabe Ian

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