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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1951

Page

4

Keeping Up with the Joneses in a Modest Neighborhood

A comic tale shows the Jones family falling into debt trying to match neighbors luxuries. Smith Brown and Johnson offer cash to relocate, but the Joneses reinvent themselves by moving out and adopting a bolder lifestyle. The scheme ends with the former neighbors redecorating and the new resident adopting a flashy persona.

Smith Brown Johnson Jones Joneses Jonese Ther

Hospital Intrigue and a Nurse in Peril Conclude

Mrs Leigh evades a hit by Caroline Leigh at the hospital as Carl Metzker’s plot collapses. Timothy O'Brien maneuvers to safety and reveals a broader police trap aiming to corner Metzker, with Jonathan’s awaiting at Bart’s home for refuge.

Caroline Timothy O'Brien Carl Mrs. Leigh O'Brien Carl Metzker Caroline Leigh Metzker Mason O’brien Van Frank Jonathan Bart

Peace moves questioned as Korea war drums on

The article notes no real peace talks at the United Nations and suggests a forthcoming Allied policy statement may frame peace. Peiping presses on with the war while North Korea and Chinese forces strengthen positions, dig in, and boost artillery use. The piece cites 300,000 Chinese reserves, new Allied defense lines, and mixed views on a ceasefire or peace conference amid Russian leeway.

United Nations Peiping Korea Pusan Marshall Japan Noon van Fleet Johnson Pravda U.S Russia

Tax burden should fall on the modest income group

Secretary Snyder notes further income tax increases must hit low and middle incomes hardest as 58 percent of taxable income goes to those earning under five thousand dollars. The New York Times editorial adds the tax system is overly steeply progressive and calls for economic reform, arguing broad public interest in curb[ing] government waste and extravagance.

Snyder The New York Times Peter

Millionth stockholder shows broad ownership of big business

The Oregonian notes a great American corporation has reached one million stockholders. The typical buyer is a modest auto salesman purchasing seven shares around $1000. Half the stock is held by women. the average holding is 29 shares. Ownership reflects a cross section of Americans, not just the rich, and boosts belief in free enterprise as a direct counter to socialism.

God America

Senators Seek Ethics Code For Government Workers

A band of Senators led by Fulbright begins exploring a national ethics code to raise moral standards for lawmakers government employees and those doing business with Washington. Douglas subcommittee to study feasibility and public impact before any commission could be created, with penalties unclear and potential parallels to judicial ethics.

James Marlow Washington Lati Fulbright Arkansas Congress Senate Douglas Alinois Inca Commission

Needlework Tow By Mrs Anne Cabot Pattern Sale

Advertisement notes a day of the week towel cross stitch pattern S078 with iron transfer, materials, and finishing directions for 7 designs. Include 28 cents, name, address to New York address. Also mentions Anne Cabot's Big Album with numerous designs and gift patterns. Brief aside states helpful wasps destroy pests.

Almple Americ New York N.Y Anne Cabot

Glaucoma warns: early care saves sight and calm measures

Doctor Edwin P. Jordan notes glaucoma as a major blindness cause. Early detection, prompt eye exams, and disciplined treatment prevent progression. He cites rules from the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness urging calm, modest lifestyle changes and avoiding excess coffee, alcohol, and tight clothing to protect vision.

Edwin P. Jordan Committee ON National Society For the Prevention of Blindness

funeral notices and visits in Columbus area families

Mrs Lily Jewell and Mrs Martha Warren attended funeral services for Mrs John Martin in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Gene Alkire and Mr and Mrs Hugh Ferguson spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Pearl Parker. Jimmy Ferguson joined his parents for the summer in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Harris of West Virginia and Mr and Mrs Chen Rife spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs George Reshaw. Bruce Rife stayed with grandparents the Renshaws. Charles Howell was improving. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Sprouse died after a few hours. Burial was in Rock Spring Cemetery.

Laurel Cliff Lily Jewell Harrisonville Martha Warren Marietta F.C. Hill John Martin Betty Jewell Columbus Gene Alkire Hugh Ferguson Pearl Parker Jimmy Ferguson Ferguson Mar! Harris West Virginia Chen Rife George Reshaw Bruce Rife Renshaw Charles Howell Ralph Sprouse Rock Spring Cemetery

King receives leg injury while stationed in San Antonio

In Texas, Air Force airman James R. King sustained a leg injury. His parents Mr and Mrs James King remain with him two weeks as he recovers. King has undergone nine months of radar training. Nearby, WSWS of the EUB Church held a meeting at the church with a program Traveling by Heart presented by Mrs Bulah Grimm. Church officers Edna Hall president and Edith Ingels hostess led a sizable gathering including Janice Hall Verne Workman Doors Gardner Mary Bush Jean Taylor Betty Pickens Myrtle Lewis Ruth McIntosh Nan McIntosh Willa Lee Wilma McDaniel Beulah Grimm Edith Ingels Marjorie Brinker Jessie Nease Christine Stewart and Denny Foreman. Nearby relatives Jamsey Beach and son visit from Florida former resident. Father’s Day noted at the Methodist Sunday School with prizes to Radford Ingels youngest and Jack Roush oldest father present. Names Bernard Campbell of Logan and Charles Broomfield relatives visiting Perry Brown Ballard Castle of Painteville Ky spent a weekend with the Broomfield family. Town officers elected include Mayor Donte McFarland and councilmen Lewis Edwards Robert Stewart Robert Ingels Dayton Raynes Homer Brinker and Recorder Edward Ryan. Mr and Mrs Wilson Nease and Nease family along with Power and Mrs Fred Campier Dale and others were guests.

Mason James R. King San Antonio Texas James Mippi Mary Taylor John Patsy Mahoney Mr. Mahoney King WSWS EUB Bulah Grimm Edna Hall Edith Ingeis Janice Hall Vicy Roush Verne Workman Doors Gardner Mary Bush Jean Taylor Betty Pickens Myrtle Lewis Ruth McIintosh Nan McIntosh Willa Lee Wilma McDaniel Beulah Grimm Edith Ingels Marjorie Brinker Perry Brown Ballard Castle Painteville Charles Broomfield Donte McFarland Lewis Edwards Robert Stewart Robert Ingels Dayton Raynes Homer Brinker Edward Ryan Wilson Nease Nease’sher Power Fred Campier Dale

Hymn Sing Planned at Columbia Chapel Sunday

Freeland Norris will conduct a hymn sing at Columbia Chapel Sunday at 2 p m. Guests visiting Radekin and Morrison families include Asa Burchfield and son Wayne Columbus. Orland Sams Newark. Neva Nicholson Ronald Nellie Vale John Frank and G A Radekin Ruth Paul and Ruth Nelson. Ruth visiting her grandmother. Mrs Morrison recovering eye surgery in Holzer Hospital then at daughter Frank Johnston home Pomeroy. Wanetta Radekin hospital visits. Eliza Starkey visiting Eugene Holliday. D B E Radekin among others.

Asa Burchfield Wayne Columbus G. B J. E. Radekin G. B. Radekin Orland Sams Newark Neva Nicholson Ronald Nellie Vale John Frank G. A. Radekin E. G. Nelson Ruth Paul Nelson W. R. Holcomb Walter Canode C. C Morrison Eliza Starkey Eugene Holliday D. BE. Radekin

TV Listings for WLW C and WTVN Channel 6

Readable fragments show an evening schedule with programs like Captain Widow and Howdy Doody, sports notes Reds vs Towers, and late night acts. Other channels WENS Channel 16 and WSAZ Channel 5 present similar lineups including Kukla Fran and Citik Roberta Quennan Arthur Godfrey and Stars Over Hollywood with news and musical features across the day.

Wlw-C Kukia Fren Ench Showroom News Caravan Buster Keaton Joe Hil Sparte Hollywood Stars Strawhat Howking Weaterville WTVN Eeho Valley Cvnan Wens-Tv Earl Flora Doug Kacards Perry Core Arthur Godfrey Charie Wid Hollywood Spotlight TV Weatherman Wd News Feye Emerson al —Pteike Billiot Kukla Fran and Citic Roberta Quennan Sporta Almanac TV Theater Hollywood Fplim

Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Programming

A detailed listing of radio and TV programs across the day including news, talk shows, dramas, variety segments, and commercials. Notable entries include News for 15 minutes, Jack Smith Show, Dinner Date, Hall of Ivy, The Patcon, Dr. Christian Drama, The Fat Man, and Mystery programs, with additional late night items and Thursday lineups.

Abe-Cheetwork Slient Abe- Ree Idnex Abe Cbe Sareee Nowa Aes Bayinns Dhs Jack Smith Ebds Mba Bob Crosby Cba Halle of Ivy Chameleon Abe Hidden Truth Abe Dr. Christian Ebe Fat Mar—ane International Newa Che Pea Cbs Sident Abe Family Theater Nobe Capital Cloak Room Cbe Lawresos News Variety al! Nets

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