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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1955
Page
4
Fly Charmer Trap Aims at Houseflies in Pittsburgh
Herbert F. Tomasek of Pittsburgh touts a new fly trap named the fly-charmer that uses a German wartime nerve gas derivative in a perfumed sugar bait to attract and kill houseflies. He reports trapping and killing over 150,000 insects and notes flies’ color preferences and gender roaming patterns while stressing the method only keeps flies in check locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal Boile
New York
Herbert F. ‘Tomasek
Pittsburgh
Tomasek
Emence
Statehood for Hawaii and Alaska stalls again
The article notes repeated congressional votes for Hawaii and Alaska statehood over the years, but warns the efforts remain uncoordinated. It criticizes politicians for weak support and urges deferring the issue until lawmakers prioritize national ideals over personal fears, while also discussing water pollution, sewage costs, and the inevitability of clean streams and cheaper desalination in the Midwest and Ohio Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hawaii
Alaska
St. Lawrence Seaway
Seaway
Washington
Capitol Dome
House
Senate
Congressional
Hawaii-Alaska
Athens
Ohio River
Ohio
Mid-West
Ohio Valley
World News Weekend: Market Hesitancy Amid Global Tensions
The stock market's hesitation mirrors global tensions as peace talks, defense cuts, and potential shifts in demand loom. Detroit auto and steel sectors face wage disputes and possible labor strife, while Moscow's satellites and Western responses shape perspectives on inflation and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rssa
Vienna
World Leadership
Germany
Formosa
Moscow
Korea
U. S
Ciiian
Treasury
Detroit
Steel Andlectronics
Dr Crane Says Large Families Benefit Children
Dr Crane discusses psychology and family size urging at least three children for emotional stability and social growth. He cites Marsha M. of Green Bay and others, notes older siblings aid younger ones, and offers a booklet on pregnancy with a small fee. The piece also lists local social notes about families visiting in Racine Columbus and Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsha
Green Bay Press Gazette
Kiaren
Horoscope for Tomorrow Gives Cautions and Hints
The reading cautions staying composed amid temporary disappointments and urges focusing on obligations within abilities. It notes possible July or September moves, occupational changes, promotions, and annual birthdays, with warnings against unconstrained influence and rushed decisions. A child born tomorrow is described as imaginative and gifted.
Mt Olive EUB class honors Rev Marion Hutchinson on birthday
The Sunday school class at Mt Olive EUB Church near Wilkesville met at teacher Rev Marion Hutchinsons home to celebrate his birthday. The program included song prayer scripture reading and fellowship. Hutchinson received a gift from the class and Maloy received a silver offering. cake and ice cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Eub Church
Wilkesville
Marion Hutchinson
Hutchin
Son
Correction to May article on ex Warden Henderson death
Editor notes a correction to an earlier May piece about ex Warden Frank D Henderson. The item misstated Henderson’s death location and timing during the coal strike period in the valley. The text clarifies Henderson died in Nelsonville area while the YMCA housed strikers and references Chauncey and Lick Run Mine events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Frank D. Henderson
Henderson
Henderon
Intong Valley
Avey
YMCA
Nelsonville
Chauncey
Lick Run
John’ Williams
Death of a Legend
Nightfall on Sept eight finds 200 men in pursuit of a Northfield gang. Police chiefs from Minneapolis and St Paul join sheriffs, detectives, and Pinkerton men to scour back roads while 500 armed citizens sweep the countryside. The outlaw camp near German Lake is surrounded, hostages, feverish wounds, and a bold plan emerge as Jesse and kin debate their next move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Omaha
Chie Fengo
Pinkerton
Robert Pinkerton
Liam
Chicago
Mankato
Millersburg
Little Cannon River
Waterville
Northfield
German Lake
Pistol Point
Jesse
Bob
Cole
Grizzly
Frank
Jim
Charlie Pitts
Jess
Pitts
Jim Younger
Cote
Dingus
Jesse Quick
Uly
Beba
Radio Programs and Schedule Fragment
A fragmented radio timetable lists numerous programs and hosts across times. Entries include Morning shows, News segments, comedies, romances, dramas, and musical interludes with various host credits and program titles across a day’s schedule.
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Deseeree
Daiwr
Ana Buneau
Seweer
DR. Crane
Racine
Ana Srs
Charles Beegle
Columbus
Glen Simpson
Homer Beegle
Parkersburg
Beegle
St. Joseph Hospital
Howard Simpson
Lillian Simpson
Myrtle Valley
Homer Beesle
Patsy
Joyce Hart
Earl Hart
Patty Harris
Morris Memorial
Milton
Miss Harris
Charles Jividen
Tommy
Ellen
Otis McClintock
Johnny
Ann
Letart
Grace Jividen
Clark Jivid
Albany
E. C. Willock
Ernest Wingett
Harrisonville
Cincinnati
James Simpson
Sompson
Robert Knightstep
Alicia
Valley
Rose City
Mich
Owen Wallace
By Galbraith
Roland
Mark
Min Maloy
the Public Forum
Ays
Thelma Phillips
Ethel Phillips
Mabel Peyton
Chris Peyton
Lilly Hiles
Léota Browning
Rebekah
Noble Grand Club
Isabelle Davis
Edna Canter
Phoenix
Elizabeth Davis
Marc. Bryda. Simpson
Junction City
Preda White
Elan Cox
Jack Ship Jey
Bobby
Havensley
Oscar Babcock
Ray
Mev
New
W. Tait
Parke Creburg
Min Garnet_ Hensley
St.Josep Hospital
Ray Johnson
Monaco
Ruesta
Mira’ Johnon
Aster
Olie Young
Howard Young
Paden Cy
W.va
Young
William ‘Sittnem
Herbert "Swan
Corn Swan
Ast Liverpoo
JA. Bissell
Mason
Sfe
Will Henry Te
Contina
Afi
Abe
Mba 'Smiment
Pamily
Abe Bide Fisher
Ma ‘Goatrey
Thara
Joyce Jordan
Johnny Oinen
Tom Moore
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Bark
Ewe
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Pauline Frederekrabe
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Abe-Mbe
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