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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1961

Page

4

Through Dark Glasses On Time Magazine’s Kennedy View

The piece argues public support for Kennedy’s welfare proposals is lacking despite broad approval of him. It cites high costs of government and deficit fears as reasons for apathy toward education aid, elderly medical care, and unemployment extensions. It claims voters prefer prosperity and distrust demagoguery. It notes minimal belief in more welfare as cure-alls.

Time Magazine John F. Kennedy Kennedy Time Congress

A Measure Of Change From Roosevelt to Project Mohole

Fifty years after Roosevelt dedicated Roosevelt Dam in Arizona the nation has seen vast growth in power irrigation and recreation in the West. The Interior Department backs a Burns Creek reclamation project in Idaho with a new Snake River dam. Navajos plan tourist facilities at Glen Canyon dam by 1964 and project Mohole sparks Cold War nerves. Senator Goldwater says the GOP came of age in 1960 amid party unrest.

Theodore Roosevelt Globe, Ariz Roosevelt Lake Salt River Interior Department Congress Burns Creek Idaho Snake River Roosevelt Dam Phoenix America Colorado Utah New Mexico Arizona Glen Canyon Dam

Dear Abby Columns on Money Habits and Domestic Quirks

Dear Abby answers readers on money carried in a rubber band signaling stinginess, untidy husband habits that annoy a wife, a ninth grader distressed by lab odors, and a note about marriage choices. Abby advises balance and practical fixes.

Adoption as a life changing gamble and joy

The author argues adoption is worthwhile and urges couples to act soon. He recounts adopting Tracy Ann, now eight, noting initial doubts fade after bonding. He asserts all children have defects, yet love grows stronger and adoption reshapes lives, with few regretting the decision.

Frances Tracy Ann

Kennedy Labor Conference Aims At Common National Stake

Kennedy's 21 member conference includes public representatives and top leaders from labor and business. Unlike Truman's postwar talks, this panel faces a recession and unemployment but reports no looming strikes or crises. Kennedy warns against price wage pushes that threaten inflation and aims to unite labor and management for national economic interests.

Kennedy Harry Truman Truman AFL CIO

How to be an engaging speaker by Dr Crane

Advice from Dr George W Crane on crafting a lively talk using a central text a chain of stories and anecdotal method. He urges enthusiasm keep notes avoid reading and add humor to wake and energize audiences.

Fred George W. Crane Fred T America Jesus Christ

Tried and Stop Me ERE THEY ARE a 1961 Bennett Cerf quip

A collection of humorous gibes and wordplay from 1961 compiled by Bennett Cerf. It includes jokes about food puns and lighthearted mispronunciations attributed to a variety of unnamed speakers and friends.

Susan Platz Susan Zeta Kappa Herb Ellefson Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

Local residents update and visits

Dorcas Van Meter moved into the former Paul Smith residence while the Smiths live in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sharp returned from Florida. A son named Brian Keith was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Beegle. The Johnsons from New York visit the Douglas Johnsons as Dick Sterrett and son Matthew from Syracuse called on Harold Beegle. Iris Hudson and daughter from Waynesburg stayed for the death of Hudson's father. Charlotte Blake of Syracuse visited Joann Van Meter. Grover Salser Jr and Kenneth Braun of Pomeroy attended the Athens regional basketball tournament. Charles Hayman and Buck Van Meter were dinner guests of Wesley Circle.

Dorcas Francis van Meter Paul Smith Mrs. Smith Portland Charles Sharp Florida Dick Sterrett Matthew Syracuse Harold Beegle Iris Hudson Waynesburg William Blake Mr. Hudson Charlotte Blake Joann van Meter Grover Salser Jr Kenneth Braun Pomeroy Athens Charles Hayman Buck van Meter Wesley Circle

Peace Corps concept needs mobilized experienced Americans

George Sokolsky argues the Peace Corps should leverage older, experienced Americans rather than youthful recruits. He cites retired professionals from military to professors as ideal volunteers, advocating longer commitments to build credibility, teach, and aid nations, while warning against perceived weakness and neutrality in world affairs.

Peace Corps United States Army Navy Air Force Saudi Arabia Bahrein Castro

Reedsville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Lucy Kibble reports Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hamilton and grandchildren Marcia and Regina returned to Philadelphia after visiting Mrs. Hamilton’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Childers. Other locals seasonal travel and guests include Mrs. Chevalier and children at Mineral Wells with Ollie Murphy family, Gerald Chevalier visiting Charles Sinclair in Sumner, and Mrs. Ollie Holsinger from Long Bottom.

Reedsville C. C. Hamilton Marcia Regina Philadelphia Chevalier Ollie Murphy Gerald Chevalier Charles Sinclair Sumner Ollie Young Long Bottom Harold Holsinger Waverly Holsinger Harvey Bailey Donald Westfall Moundsville Keith Smith Midland James Davis Jean Powell Mary Randolph Little Hocking Paul Hauber Portland Carroll Randolph

Community notices from New Straitsville area events

Gladys Lines reports 12 Forest Rose Temple Pythian Sisters members met with officers installed for the year. White elephant sale and St Patrick’s Day potluck lunch. Jolly Eight Bridge Club met at Grace Leake’s home with prizes to Genevieve Hartman and Marguerite Spicer. Other local visits and furloughs noted.

Rose Temple Pythian Sisters Jolly Eight Bridge Club Grace Leake Anna _Lillico Sue McQuade Genevieve Hartman Nellie Ward Garnet Peart Laura Miller Marguerite Spicer Mrs. Leake

Perry County representative to meet residents weekly

Perry County state representative Howard A. Zollinger will hold Friday sessions in the Perry County Courthouse from 2 to 4 p m to discuss legislation. VFW Auxiliary elected officers Lillian Richards president Ann House holder senior vice president Ethel McDonald treasurer Miriam Clark trustee. Lenten services March 23 26 at 7 30 p m at New Lexington Evangelical United Brethren church with Dr James A DeWeed of Pennville Indiana as guest speaker.

A. Zollinger General Assembly Perry County VFW Lillian Richards Ann Householder Ethel McDonald Miriam Clark New Lexington

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