The Athens Messenger Early 1952 Publication Details
The Athens Messenger published weekdays with separate Sunday editions under publisher Frederick W Bush and editor staff. Distribution includes carrier daily and Sunday, mail rates vary by location, and subscription options listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Bush
the Messenger
O. Gordon K. Bush
John W. Webb
Charles W. Reamer
Ohio & W. Va
Athens
Ohio
Postoffice
Gas utility mobilizes in crisis to protect 3000 customers
When a broken main cut gas to over 3000 Ohio Fuel Gas customers, the company activated its crisis plan. Forces checked equipment, warned customers by phone and radio, and shut off gas at the curb where residents were away, completing inspections in sixteen hours. The effort demonstrated strong organizational capability and provided community security.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Gas Company
Ravenswood’s pride in heritage and community spirit
The Ravenswood Messenger cites centennial gratitude to the paper for its aid, praises regional history from old Virginia links to Ohio settlers, and urges a proactive plan to weather depressions. It quotes Kefauver, Archbishop Williams, Michigan Governor Williams, and Joshua to emphasize unity and duty.
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Ravenswood
Messenger
Ohio Valley
Old Northwest Territory
Virginia
Northwest Territory
Point Pleasant
Clifton
West Columbia
Mason
A Woman Letters On Politics At National Convention
Trellis Mae Preebie writes from Chicago that politics is a man’s game, urges women to boycott parties, and imagines a For Women Only Party. She mocks male delegates at the Democratic National Convention while praising women speakers and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Trellis Mae Preebie
America
Chicago
Wilbur
United States
Perle Mesta
Luxembourg
Eugenie A. Anderson
Denmark
Georgia Neese Clark
India Edwards
Democratic National Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Texas
Stevenson
Trellis Mae P.S
Mrs. Roosevelt
Northern Democrats Push Loyalty Pledge in Chicago Convention
Journal by James Marlow notes Northern Democrats won a loyalty pledge to bind Southerners, who balked over pledging to an unrevealed platform. Truman urged compromise as Southern delegates seek power back, fearing civil rights plank could cost electoral votes in 1948 and 1940s, shaping the convention.
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Chicago
Truman
South
Public forum letter targets theology and politics in church
Harry R. Barnes of Middleport deplores the Methodist clergy’s leftward drift and warns against reliance on New Deal politics and United Nations funding. He contrasts Catholic anti communism with Methodist influence, urging tolerance and avoiding a Klan-like turn.
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Richard D. DeWitt
Letart Falls
Mr. DeWitt
DeWitt
MacArthurs
United Nations
Europe
Bleeding Heart
Methodist Church
Oxnam
MYF Camp Set Aug 3-9
Portsmouth Methodist Youth Fellowship groups from Meigs Jackson and Gallia Counties will attend the seventh annual Camp Institute at the Lan caster Camp Grounds from August 3 to 9. The Portsmouth District splits into two sections this year with the first meeting July 27 to August 2.
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Portsmouth
Methodist
Meigs
Jackson
Gallia
Lancaster Camp Grounds
Floyd Fought
John Elwood
Lester Covert
Robert Linter
Bruce Charles
Reeves Locke
Outdoor theaters suit pictures that endure fresh air
The piece notes that outdoor theaters fit certain films that benefit from lots of air and open space. It argues such venues suit productions that can withstand outdoor conditions and still engage audiences.
Doctor's Comments on Giantism and the Pituitary Gland
Dr Edwin P Jordan discusses acromegaly a rare growth disorder linked to pituitary tumors. He notes giantism can arise in youth and late in life with facial and limb changes and possible diabetes. X ray therapy targets the pituitary while research into hormones and growth factors advances.
The Stars Say For Tomorrow
The forecast notes active minds may face petty delays and disappointments in work and public life with some compensation from an elderly person or concrete aid. Birthday individuals show ambition and versatility but experience minor upsets and anxieties. A talented child born today may also face trivial setbacks despite talent and drive.
Brooklyn Driver Cited For Glasses Violations After Crashes
A Brooklyn driver who hit a detective’s car earlier was summonsed for driving without glasses. He angrily put on his glasses and on the way home struck two more cars, including the detective’s vehicle.
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New York
Can't Cry Now By Addie McElfresh Comrie
Katy Elmo pursues the link between Chris's death and a new murder as she visits Agnes Jerome's restaurant and confronts Johnny Jerome while working to uncover a hidden pattern. The early morning scene at the factory and Marty's on Mason Avenue sets a tense mood.
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Addie McElfresh
Comrie
Katy Elmo
Chris
Dave
Katy
Ted
Mrs. Porter
Dave Argus
Agnes Jerome
Link Murphy
Marty
Elmo
Johnny
Emma Ward
Rom
Aggie
Convention Broadcasts Dominate Daily Radio Schedule
Radio and television networks plan live coverage of Democratic convention sessions from Monday July 21 until adjournment with 2:30 and 9:30 pm slots. The schedule lists station lineups across NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus and others with news, dramas, and serials throughout the day.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCCL
Columbus
WSAZ
Hunting
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
MBS
WATH
Athens
Abe-Cha
Abc-Mbe
Abe
Cbs Evening Newsreel
Life
Abe Mr. Keen
Abe F
Abe Mr. Chameleon
Dbas
Rod & Gun
Mary Margaret McBride
Abe Bay
Abe Tennessee
Ernie
Abe John B. Gambling
Cba
Cbe
Cal Tinney
State Patrol creates seven-county Ohio district
Ohio Superintendent George Mingle announced a new seven county Ohio Highway Patrol district to be active August 1 in Warren. Ten promotions and nine transfers followed, including W B Umpleby from Columbus to Lieutenant to head the Warren district. The new district includes Lake Ashtabula Geauga Trumbull Portage Mahoning Columbiana. The nine counties remain in District B: Stark Summit Cuyahoga Medina Wayne Holmes Ashland Richland Lorain.
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Columbus
Ohio Highway Patrol
Warren
George Mingle
Mingle
W. B. Umpleby
Umpleby
Lake
Ashtabula
Geauga
Trumbull
Portaze Mahoning
Columbiana
Television Schedules From Local Stations Note Changes
A dated TV listings page outlines program blocks for WLWC Channel 3 and other stations across Thursday and Friday. It details show times for Groucho, Garry Moore, Amos and Andy, News, Weather, sports segments, and children's programs, with notes on conventions and changes.
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Penny Arcade
Doug Edwards
Chet Long
al Pearce
Amos
Andy Su
Guiding Light
Mike
Buff
Wsaz-Tv
Groucho Marz
Amos and
Andy
Mrs. Peepers
Martin Kane
Boston Blade
TV Theater
Doylight
Nws
Rica
Love of Life
Maida's Kitchen
Mike and
New York
Hawkins Falls
Gabby Hayes
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Athens Messenger
SP Gey
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Canterbury
Democratic Party
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Joshua
Hal Boyle
World Today
By James Marlow
the Public Forum
Harry R. Barnes
Middleport
MYF
Yalu River
Antung
Manchuria
Sinuiju
Korea
By Galbraith
Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
Johnny Jerome
Abe Mac McGuire
Abe Godfrey
Ebs
Attorneer
WLWC
Durocher
Convention & CO
Mr. Peepers
Martin
Garnet Grayson
Larry Vincent
Penny Pruden
Howdy Doody
Corral
Joe Hill
WTVN
Captain Video
Judy
Chance of Lifetime
AO Film & Convention
Lioe
Spotlight Revue
Nita
University of Air
Platter Playhouse
Wbns-Tv
Jean’s Kitchen
Sreh
Globe Trotter
Melody Shop
Bill Zipt
Garry Moore
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