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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1952
Page
4
Athens Ohio newspaper provides subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, carrier and mail delivery options, and pricing. Rates include 6 cents for single copy, 1.00 monthly mail, 3.00 quarterly, and 9.00 yearly, with carrier and mail exceptions noted.
Athens plans a major sewer and water system rebuild, starting with more than one million dollars for a trunk sewer line and a new treatment plant. Delays since 1892 and risk to the Hocking River spur costly bond issuances as taxes rise. residents face long-term shared costs and a need for broader city lines.
The piece notes how farm ponds funded with federal help reduce runoff, lower flood risk in the Muskingum and Hocking valleys, and provide water during dry spells. It cites Burr Oak and Strouds Run as key examples, and mentions Athens and East Athens potential gains. It also includes a brief World Today dispatch on efforts to force the Communist Party to register as a Moscow agent and notes timeline uncertainties.
HAL BOYLE reviews How We Elect Our Presidents edited by Donald Day. The book assembles Will Rogers remarks on campaigns and politicians, noting Rogers mocked conventions, corruption, and media of his era while offering a sobering, humorous guide to voting and candidacy.
Jim Orth attends a Windsor party hosted by Marston Cravath, meets Sally Cravath and a set of guests including Dolly Dumont Eve Wheeler and Jack Dumont. The scene unfolds on a circular driveway with ivy creeping to the roof and a view of Long Island Sound.
The Defense Department announced a May draft call of 19 000 men 15 000 for the Army and 4000 for the Marine Corps. The total drafted or called to duty since September 1950 reaches 915 430 with the Army at 832 000 and the Marine Corps at 81 430. April and March drafts are noted, with February seeing 52 500 and March 28 600. The Militiary aims remain unchanged for Army and Marine Corps while the Air Force and Navy rely on volunteers.
The letter column answers reader questions on plastic frame allergies eye skin reactions from plastic frames. It notes plastic frames may cause skin issues for some. It discusses lumbar sympathectomy and blood pressure, eyelashes growth myths, false positive Wassermann tests, sleeping positions, fatty tumors removal, and pregnancy detection by lab tests.
Tomorrow brings dramatic possibilities in ventures and talents that may attract cooperation and funding. Influential people may respond to novel ideas backed by solid plans, while those born today enjoy prosperity and creative energy. Approach with tact, preparation, and diplomacy to persuade authorities and sponsors.
Glouster, Ohio resident Victor L. Glancy of Route 3 attends the First Infantry Division Signal School in Darmstadt Germany. Glancy joined the service in 1951, trained at Fort Knox Kentucky, and serves with the 26th Infantry Regiment under European Command.
Radio lineup lists daily programs across CBS NBC and DuMont from early morning to late evening. Entries include news, talk, dramas, comedies, variety shows, and special presentations with various hosts and titles.
The clipping lists TV lineups for WLWC channel 3 WBAL channel 16 WSAZ channel 6 and WV channel 6 with programs from 6:00 p.m. to the early morning hours including Kukla Fran Ollie Bob and Ray Dinah Shore News and Theater shows plus later morning and daytime fare like Morning Matinee Love of Life and Search for Tomorrow. It notes changes may occur by stations.
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