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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1954

Page

4

Those Crazy Drivers and Bold Rails Tradeoffs

A column warns drivers about unsafe highway habits and urges safer behavior to save lives. It condemns one handed driving and reckless tailgating while urging patience on busy roads. The piece shifts to rail transportation, discussing the Talgo high speed lightweight train tests in the eastern U S and potential rail airline competition. The article ends with a biblical verse and Beecher quote.

Spain Boston New Haven New York Washington America

Why Snore? A lighthearted look at snoring

HAL BOYLE examines why people snore and whether husbands snore as protection or dream mischief. The piece surveys a British doctor theory about caveman ancestry, quotes wives and husbands, and suggests snoring may signal unspoken marital dynamics and ongoing communication in sleep.

Hal Boyle New York

Scientists Equip Conventions With Time Keeping Gadgets

At a four day meeting of 400 petroleum scientists from Jersey Standard Oil affiliates, a control center uses electric clocks and lights to keep speakers within their allotted time. A secretary can cut off excess minutes, ensuring brisk sessions. The goal is concise, businesslike presentations amid technical papers on cyclohexane production and hydrodesulfurization.

Sam Dawson New York Standard Oj Development Co Emily Post Control Board Standard Oil Development Co Jersey Standard Oi Residua

Courage and peer pressure in Norma case

Dr. Crane argues that Norma, a 17 year old high school senior, faced ridicule from college boys for resisting cigars and cocktails. He says bravery grows from conquered fear and contrasts real courage with crowd conformity, noting smokers and drinkers seek herd behavior due to timidity.

Stalin Norma George W. Crane Norma R Dr. Crane John Wesley

Understanding kidney stones and the courage to act

The article explains how kidney stones form travel through the urinary tract and cause pain. It notes risk ages from 25 to 40, higher in men, and outlines diagnosis and treatment options, including X rays and prevention strategies. It then shifts to a moral lesson on courage, leadership, and standing up to mob mentality featuring Norma and quotes from Wesley and Jackson.

Vacation Notes From Around The Area

Mr and Mrs Marion Livingston vacation at Atlantic City and Ocean Beach New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Chester Wade attended mine inspectors convention in Pittsburgh Pa. Delbert Wade and family spend a week at their cottage near Stockport. Pete Strain and son Clyde visit relatives in Jeanette Pa. Margaret Edwards Amy Lanning Gertie Mills and Jack Mills with Beth Ann visit Springfield. Delbert Laferty and Adam Laferty visit their mother Birdie White in Elyria. Mrs Earl Slatzer of Columbus visited with Fred Tracy. The Sunshine and Liberty Circles of the Methodist Church were entertained at Iva Dishon. The Jolly Eight Bridge Club met at Jean Williams home. Those present Anna Lillico Flossie Lillico Genevieve Hartman Ella Ward Garnet Peart Laura Miller Sue McQuade. Mrs Anna Frasure visiting Walter France in Rutland. Coast redwood trees in California have bark up to two feet thin.

New Straitsville Marion Livingston Atlantic City Ocean Beach N. J Chester Wade Pittsburgh Delbert Wade Stockport Pete Strain Clyde Jeanette Margaret Edwards Amy Lanning Gertie Mills Jack Mills Beth Ann Springfield Delbert Laferty Adam Laferty Elyria Birdie White Earl Slatzer Columbus Fred Tracy Sunshine and Liberty Circles Methodist Church Iva Dishon Jolly Eight Bridge Club Jean Williams Anna Flossie Lillico Genevieve Hartman Ella Ward Garnet Peart Laura Miller Sue McQuade Anna Frasure Walter France Rutland

Wrestler Pancho Bets On Honest Bout To Boost Crowd

In a post match talk Pancho explains wrestling economics to me. He argues crowds return when stars draw, and that declaring a fixed result hurts the sport. We agree to a future 20 minute exhibition to keep fans engaged while staying honest.

Lopez Benny Chief Choctaw Norfolk Camden Frank Loman Harrisburg

Stars Favor Progress and Caution in Tomorrow’s Outlook

The horoscope notes propitious stars for goals and pursuits at dawn with romance requiring discretion in the evening. It lists cultural interests, hobbies, sports, and community activities as favored. A birthday forecast predicts travel, new contacts, financial improvement, and a possible windfall between late October and early December, with a sentimental heirloom focus for a born child. Two workers killed in Cincinnati as a moving van jackknifed, James Estep and Maurice Maddox deaths reported.

Cincinnati James Estep Maurice Maddox General Hospital

Radio Schedule Highlights Local and National Programs

The listing covers ABC WCOL in Columbus, WSAZ Huntington, KU MBS WHKC Columbus, WATH Athens, WIEH Gallipolis, WCHS Charleston, WPAR Parkersburg and WMUA Marietta stations with a detailed daily airtime plan. It features news blocks, sports broadcasts, comedy and drama shows, variety programs, and music segments from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. including The Lone Ranger, Fibber McGee and Molly, The Breakfast Club, and Barbara Welles among others.

Abc-Wcol Columbus WSAZ Huntington MBS WHKC WATH Athens WIEH Gallipolis WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg Then WMUA Marietta WOOL Nbe Eaast Abe Tennessee Ernie Cbs News Abe Mbe Peter Lind Hayes Cbs Daily Abe Lone Ranger Vrtane Irma Cbs Hariow Abe Gunemoke Cbs Camarata Music Abe Gangbusters Cbs Doorway Abe Mr. Keen Ocbs Bt Heart of News Abe Milt Herth News & Variety Barbara Welles Godfrey Ebe Bob Smith Johnny Olsen Abe Tom Moore Dha Queen

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