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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1962

Page

4

Russell Finsterwald remembered for friendship and service

A tribute to Russell Finsterwald a noted Athens County attorney and Republican figure. He balanced law athletics and civic life guiding peers with generosity and steadfast justice. His dedication to family fraternal ties and community left a lasting impact.

Russell Weihr Finsterwald Ife Russell Athens County Russell Finsterwald

Billion Travel Bill Highlights Transportation Costs

A Transportation Association of America analysis shows Americans spent 1133 billion dollars on travel last year. Public transport accounted for 100 billion, private 13.3 billion, freight 44.1 billion, and passenger travel 53.4 billion with government transport at least 2.5 billion. Highway travel formed the largest share at 80 billion.

The Transportation Assn. of America

Labour victory in first by election shifts British mood

In the Yorkshire constituency once deemed safe for the Conservatives Labour wins with Jeremy Bray 31 a mathematician. He ran on housing cost of living and education amid unemployment and general fed up attitude. The result unsettles Tory strength and pressures Macmillan cabinet ahead of a general election.

Labor Party Jeremy Bray Yorkshire Labor Britain Harold Macmillan

Thoughts on prejudice and status in American life

The author argues prejudice operates as a social gatekeeper more than personal hatred, citing experiences in China and Japan and praising the Epstein-Forster book Some of My Best Friends. He notes how housing practices and co op questionnaires reveal attempts to block certain groups, including Jews and minorities, while defending private property rights and cautioning against inherited status.

China Japan MacArthur Benjamin R. Epstein Arnold Forster Hapsburg Romanov Windsor Cabots Hookers Obolenskys Cecils Einstein Fritz Kreisler Bernard Gimbel Co-Operative New York

Dear Abby Opinions on tipping cab drivers and marriage choices

Excerpts present Abby style guidance on cab driver disputes tipping limits and avoiding ruffling drivers as dangerous. Questions include a tomato juice alibi for lipstick on a shirt and a reader weighing two suitors to support a family with young children, favoring the man good to them over physical attraction.

Abby Charlotte

Vacation Mindset for Heart Health and Rest

Case M-447 outlines why true vacation means rest for the heart. A high pressure executive, Tom H., weighs 195 pounds at 57 and could lower blood pressure by losing weight, reducing stress, and visiting childhood home or church. Reading in bed and avoiding stimulants also help the heart rest.

Tom H Tom

Neal couple welcome baby girl in Mason Clinic

Cheshire notes birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Neal at Mason Clinic on Friday. The newborn is their fifth child with four sons and two daughters total.Visits include Mr. and Mrs. S V Sayre Belore to the Herns and Clark family, Sue Hoover of Cincinnati visiting Mrs. Raymond Clark, Guy Everette of Middleport visiting Harold Hood, and Eugene Clark admitted to a Columbus hospital.

Cheshire Carl Neal Mason Clinic Nakes Neal S. V. Sayre Belore Bert Hern Charles Hern Sue Hoover Cincinnati Raymond Clark Guy Everette Middleport Harold Hood Eugene Clark Columbus

Story-Teller Jim Bishop Recollects a June Bridegroom Tale

Jim Bishop recalls a humorous wedding from a century ago, detailing a crowded St. John church ceremony with awkward scenes. The tale blends family rivalries, comic mishaps, and a lavish Elks Club reception before a honeymoon to Atlantic City.

St. John’s Church John Dundas Dundas Edgar Joe McNally Patty Sullivan Elks 211 Flynn Grace Corrigan Elks Club

Health And Happiness For The Failing Student

Sympathy for children who miss promotion or graduation and for their families. The piece urges calm, family support, school consultation, and patient tutoring or even delaying action to preserve self esteem and future striving. It notes the harm of abuse and the value of structured help and possible summer schooling.

Local Socials and Visits Highlight Letart Falls News

The Rev and Mrs Pearl Caste attended the Methodist Conference at Lakeside. Seventy two children and 12 adults received certificates for Vacation Bible School which closed last week. Mr and Mrs Herb Powell of Winter Haven Florida are visiting at their home. Jackie and Jimmy Adams are home after finishing studies at Ohio University. Mr and Mrs Jim Fife and children of Gallipolis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Francis Webb.

Pearl Caste Lakeside Herb Powell Winter Haven Fla Jackie Jimmy Adams Ohio University Jim Fife Gallipolis Francis Webb

Fragmentary notice on local matter at associated post

A damaged OCR fragment references a local matter at an associated post with unclear details and missing context. No identifiable people, dates, or actions can be confirmed from the readable text.

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