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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1957

Page

4

The Messenger Publishing Co. Rates and Contact

Established in 1825 The Messenger Publishing Co lists daily and Sunday newspaper prices. Rates show daily carrier 85 cents weekly, one year mail 15.60, six months 7.80, three months 3.90. Also notes Ohio and West Virginia delivery areas and Athens Ohio post office classifications.

Frederick W. Bush THE Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charlies W. Reamer Ohio W. Va Athens Postoffice

Too Much Meddling in World Affairs Cited by Reader

A reader letter condemns U S involvement in Middle East issues urging the United States and United Nations to disengage. The author argues diplomacy has failed to yield gains, calls for redirecting funds to domestic needs, and favors strict congressional review of foreign spending and projects.

Mid East State Department United Nations Congress

Mayflower II Aged Shipbuilder Builds Replica Trader

In Brixham England Stuart Upham 49 leads about 35 craftsmen in completing Mayflower II a near perfect replica of the 1620 voyage vessel gift from the British to Americans Upham values honest oak and natural timber over modern methods and plans to sail to the United States aboard the ship.

Brixham England Stuart A. Upham Upham Atlantic Pilgrim Fathers New World United States Devon Cornwall America Brixham Harbor

Gasoline prices driven by local competition and taxes

A house organ from an oil company notes gasoline prices rise and fall with local demand and taxes. It cites taxes, dealer markup, tank wagon cost, transport, and seasonal demand as key factors. The piece argues competition keeps prices low as conditions allow.

Community Notes Share Birthdays Visits and Travels

Local residents report visits and celebrations as families host relatives from Ohio West Virginia and Maryland. John Dintoman and family toured Florida en route home while Lena Bartels’s 80th birthday drew many Harris relatives and friends. Other guests include Rolland Wolfe from Columbus Aaron Kelton Newell West Virginia and Delbert Blake from Baltimore.

Minersville John Dintoman Smithville Ohio Lewis Harris Oris Harris Florida Lena Bartels George Harris Georgie Tommy Kenneth Harris Kenny Denver Rice Billy Aaron Kelton Newell W. Va Hosmer Roush James New Haven Ross Stewart Harold Davis Jeff Plain City Rutland Jack Katie Becht Rolland Wolfe Columbus Milton Roush Zanesville Mason Fisher Dianna Bowden Mary Alice Abraham Edward William Parker Edward Parker Sr Gallipolis

Doctor Crane on sins of omission in marriage and averted divorce

Psychiatrist Dr George W Crane advises Donna and Larry in a case that frames unfaithfulness as a sin of omission. Donna refused to nurture love, risking a 90 day divorce. The column offers a non profit booklet on sex problems in marriage to help couples salvage homes and prevent divorce.

Donna George W. Crane Larry Jacob Leah Rachel

Chad Morgan Entangled In Pawnee City Mayoral Plot

In Pawnee City Chad Morgan debates the mayoral offer from Tarbox and Buffington while Pete Mossman brings a tough crew to town. Wild Jack Mason and Joe Jagger warn of Mossman’s threats as Morgan weighs duty against popularity. Joe Jagger fears a Mossman showdown and Wild Jack quits as mayor.

Harlow Tarbox Alfred Buffington Chad Morgan Morgan Tarbox Alf Pawnee City Buffington Joe Chad Carmichael Drake Pete Mossman Brog Longhorn Wild Jack Mason Joe Jagger Drovers Mason Jagger Wild Jack Fester Mossman Frank James Jesse Helen Jagger

Water safety and medical inquiries answered in 1950s column

The column advises boiling drinking water and ice to kill germs when well water tests positive. It explains Weaver's Seat as chronic bursitis treated with heat rest or surgery. It clarifies death certificates showing coronary thrombosis with long hypertension, and cautions about sudden bleeding lowering pressure. It also notes ear lobe infections may require surgical treatment.

North America B. T Weaver's Seat

Groundhog predicts lingering winter and hopeful spring

Public verse reflects on the Groundhog forecast of six weeks more snow and cold with ice sleet and sun. It envisions spring through blooming daffodils and singing birds, praising God for life and urging love and help on earth. Alice Frick from Pomeroy R D 3 signs the piece.

Earth Alice Frick

Tomorrow's social ease and cautious career outlook

The day favors social harmony and careful decisions on travel living changes or partnerships. For those with a tomorrow birthday the year ahead brings progress in business and personal life with strong talent using to year end. Watch August finances and seek cooperation September to December. November brings recognition while December yields popularity and prestige.

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