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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1953

Page

4

New Deal Santa Claus and Lend-Lease Revelations

A column contrasts wartime US aid to the Soviet Union with a critique of open praise, citing Major George Racey Jordan and figures from the Lend-Lease program. It details non munitions goods sent to Russia, notes rationing at home, and shifts to commentary on television and popular music trends. The piece blends historical figures, cultural critique, and moral stances.

Moscow George Racey Jordan Jordan Red Russia Russia Joe Stalin Churchill Roosevelt Joe United States Momma Perry Como Vic Damone Horrible Records Yucca Flats

Toy treasures lure aging collector from work to play

Francis L Ball, retired utility president in Cambridge, collects toys after retirement. His passion started with toy banks and broadened to a general toy collection. He trades with collectors nationwide, studies toy making, and keeps repairs to cosmetic fixes to preserve value. Ball plans a book but is busy enjoying the hobby now.

John B. Knox Hal Boyle Cambridge Mass Francis L Ball Ball Clock Makers New Haven Conn Connecticut

Knowland Steps In As Taft’s Senate Leadership Heir

Senator Knowland of California replaces Taft as majority leader proxy after Taft’s hip bone lesion limits travel. Knowland vows no policy change and handles duties as acting leader and Policy Committee chair, while maintaining strong patriot stance and party control.

Jack Bell Washington Robert A. Taft Ohio Senate William F. Knowland California Pacific Taft Knowland GOP Assembly Bill Knowland Joseph R. Knowland Oakland Tribune Richard M. Nixon

Roscoe Lady Claims Simple Life Amid War Talk

The writer contrasts Roscoe Lady's claimed lifestyle in Albany with a wife and four children living in a trailer. He notes Lady also has five monkeys, six dogs, and 16 birds, suggesting managing both a 70 and a kindergarten in a small trailer leaves little time for wider concerns. The piece ends with a biblical verse from Psalms 119:62.

Roscoe Lady Ladu Albany N.Y

Massacre Mountains tale of Pete Morrison rescue effort

Pete Morrison, a war on train scout, searches for Betty Wilkinson tied to Nate Wilkinson and confronts renegade Jad Barnes in Two Rivers Indian settlement. He breaches a room by digging a wall hole to free Cass while Barnes schemes, igniting a perilous escape plan with Al Tasker’s aid.

Pete Morrison Betty Nate Wilkinson Jad Barnes Two Rivers Barnes Pete Gabe Cox Zach Case Dean Courtyard Cass Mr. Barnes Sally Sister Echo Junction al Tasker Peter Pangeneet Zach Barnes

Tomorrow’s Peak Performance and Cautious Finance Advice

The Stars Say Tomorrow predicts peak performance for the day with a strong business outlook. Exercise caution in financial dealings and avoid discussing monetary matters with strangers, while social affairs with a community focus shine in the evening. A mid fall travel opportunity is noted and a birthday child will be practical, loyal, and civically prominent.

Little Jerry Clemens Questions Everest Scalping Significance

On a quiz show, Little Jerry Clemens drew sympathy from the audience when he admitted he didn’t know why the recent successful scaling of Mt. Everest was considered important. The moment highlighted his candid stance amid a quiz format focused on mountainous feats.

Jerry Clemens Mt. Everest

Military Mail Call listing Walter Pfe Robert L

The Messenger invites readers to submit service member addresses for the Military Mail Call. The entry lists Walter Pfe Robert L from New Plymouth Route 1 US 52273901, C Company 200th Infantry Regiment 31st Division Camp Atterbury Indiana.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Walter Pfe Robert L New Plymouth C Company Camp Atterbury Ind

Understanding multiple sclerosis its symptoms and research

Dr. Jordan summarizes what is known about multiple sclerosis its varied nervous system impact and symptoms notes no new proven cause or cure and highlights ongoing research by the National Sclerosis Society and general management during acute stages with rest infection protection and climate considerations.

United States National Sclerosis Society Park Avenue Suite 7-G New York 17 N. Y

Vaccination and Germ Defense With Dr Crane

Dr. George W Crane explains that an athletic body does not grant immunity to germs or pests. Vaccination builds antibodies by tiny skin pricks, creating a mild illness to train the immune system and prevent deadly diseases like smallpox.

George W. Crane Eileen J Eileen Crane

Television Schedule Notebook for WLWC and peers

TV listings show daily program blocks for WLWC channel 3 and others including 60 News Review Bob and Ray Weather and feature films. Schedule spans Monday through Tuesday with morning talks, movies, children's shows, game and variety programs, and late news.

WLWC Channel 3 Ai Morgan Bob and Ray Barrow Eye Witness Robert Montgomery

Radio Schedule Highlights A June Evening Lineup

A dense listing shows a full day of radio programs from early evening into late night. The schedule includes news, sports, music, dramatic series, and variety shows featuring actors such as Johnny Mercer and Dinah Shore, with numerous networks and times across the lineup. The document reads as a broadcast grid with program titles and host names, indicating a bustling 1940s era radio schedule.

Guiding Light Farmer Click News Garry Moore Freedom Kings Maida's Kitchen Lash of West Tri-State News Jene Autry Dinah Shore News Caravan Theatre Judy Fireside Theater Club Sports Eye Joan Howdy Doody WTVYN Bill Cbbs Kiddies Abe Mbs-West Chca Cbs Abe Beulah Cbs News & Commentary Mbe Cba Mbs Nbe Johnny Mercer Cbs Evening Pony Taylor Abe the Falcon Bob Edge Barrow Cbha News Band of America Abe Eugenie Baird Abe Bob Hawk Cbs News Elton Britt Abe Eddie Fisher Variety All Nets

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