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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1952

Page

4

Housewives, Convention Costs Spark Curious Romance Bet

Trellis Mae Peeble recounts attending the national Democratic convention and a flirtatious sponsor, Mr. Petrol of Texas, who funded incidental expenses. Gifts include photos with Perle Mesta and a note to Adlai, hinting at political flirtation and postconvention intrigue.

U.S.A Trellis Mae Peeble America Wilbur Trellis Mae Chicago Perle Mesta Democratic National Committee Texas Allionaire Mrs. Peeble Luxembourg White House Adlai

Democrats Split Too on Labor, Liberal Drift and Sectionalism

The piece argues Democrats split along regional lines with Southern and Western Democrats backing Stevenson while liberal labor factions resist. It notes Stevenson can speak independently despite party clouds, contrasts with Eisenhower as an American leader, and highlights the broader mood against corruption and Washington influence. It also covers farm ponds in Southeastern Ohio as cost effective water and soil protection, and ends with a quote from actress Yvonne De Carlo on Prince Aly Khan.

Texas Shivers Price Daniel Truman Washington Stevenson England Democrat Party Barkley Eisenhower Ohio Meigs County

Conventions Elevate Unknowns Eisenhower and Stevenson

The selection of Gen. Eisenhower and Gov. Stevenson as presidential candidates stands as a remarkable political event. Both were reluctant nominees, with Eisenhower avoiding domestic policy stance until late, and Stevenson delaying acceptance until the final balloting.

Washington Gen Eisenhower Gov Stevenson Sen. Kefauver Sen Kerr Russell Averell Harriman Taft Illinois Truman Europe Columbia University

Woman Returns Home for Summer Amid Wedding Turmoil

Laurie French arrives at Capital City Airport with cousin Bruno, revealing she postponed her October wedding to Fletcher. She plans to spend one last summer with her father Louis in Ridgeville, while her mother battles over the engagement. Bruno notes the family tensions and her ambivalence toward Fletcher.

Capital City Flight Six New York Bruno Dad Laurie Laurie French Fletcher Mark Ridgeville Louis

Tic douloureux and fears from a medical panel Q and A

A medical column discusses tic douloureux a facial neuralgia its causes and nerve root surgery as standard treatment while noting it is not fatal and mainly causes pain sleep disturbance and fatigue. Readers ask about female fertility arousal after organ removal excess underarm sweating plant exposure storms phobias and polio transmission with expert but cautious guidance.

Return to Ridgeville Awakens Old Summer Echoes

Laurie Megee returns to her father's Ridgeville home and meets Steve Wysong, a war veteran and former family friend, as memories of a past summer surface. Tension with her mother and stepfather mixes with rumors of marriage as she reconnects with people from her river town.

Bruno Laurie Academy Smith Steve Wysong Steve Europe

Miners urged to press fair welfare reform and pensions

George G. Young in Nelsonville calls for careful delegate selection to Cincinnati convention. He demands equal benefits for all UMWA members including a $100 monthly pension for miners past 60 with 20 years service and dues, plus a supervisory board to review doubtful cases.

the Messenger John L. Lewis Cincinnati UMWA

Stevenson Early Career and Rise to Public Service

The piece traces Steven son Adlai Stevenson II at Princeton and Chicago. It notes his marriage to Ellen Borden in 1928 and their three sons, his shift from securities to public service during the 1930s, and his work as special counsel for the AAA under FDR. It mentions California time, repeal era tax work, and later returns to Sidley Austin before World War II.

Chicago North Shore Ellen Borden Adlai III Borden John Fell Stevenson Franklin D. Roosevelt George Peek Agricultural Adjustment Adminis Tration Peek Adlai AAA California Sidley, McPherson, Austin and Burgess Washington

Astrological forecast hints at sudden life changes

The stars predict a surprising turn of events tomorrow with renewed adventures in love and life. Travel and new discoveries could enhance home life, social ties, and philosophical progress, especially for those celebrating birthdays, who may embrace a radical outlook and thrilling new experiences.

Radio Programs Schedule and Station Lineup Aired

A detailed listing of radio stations and a daily program grid for NBC WLW CBS WCHS and others across Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg Athens and Marietta. It covers weekday noon to midnight blocks with news, drama, serials, variety, sports and kiddies hours and notes network affiliations.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington Cbs-Wbens WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Cneecen Gallipolis WOUI Whe-Ebs Abe-Mbs-East Kiddies Abe-Mbs Cbs Abe News Abe Cbs News Mbe Newas Abe Peery Lee Cbs Silver Eagle Abe Gabriel Heatter Nbe Cbs Evening Scarlet Pimpernel Steve Allen Abe Strawhat Kenton Abe Dance Dhs Orchestra

Television Schedules For WLWC and Other Stations

A detailed listing of programs across WLWC channel 3 and sister stations noting show times from 6:00 PM through late night, including cartoons, news, dramas, game shows, and weather. Entries mention Garnet Grayson, Boss Lady, Amateur Hour, and multiple soap operas and variety programs with occasional placeholders To Be Announced.

WLWC Channel Garnet Grayson France Circle Theater Larry Vincent Dave Garroway Capt. Glenn Penny Prudens New York Gabby Hayes Howdy Doody Corral Joe Hill Wsaz-Tv Hunter Hollywood Theater

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