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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1955

Page

4

Kyger Creek and Waverly Power Plants Praised as Nation's Hope

A parade of superlatives lauds the Kyger Creek and its Waverly counterparts for rapid construction, private investment, and strategic value. The piece claims no federal funds, touts economic efficiency, and highlights immense coal and water use, massive workforce, and high dependability standards as evidence of private enterprise guiding wartime and peacetime energy progress.

Kgger Creek Indiana Waverly

Oddities from a quirky New York almanac

HAL BOYLE surveys oddities in a New York almanac style column. He notes a dog bar on Fifth Avenue offering water, animal crackers shaped like foods, and playful oddities about household tasks and fashion. The piece mixes humorous trivia with light commentary on modern life and figures like Gina Lollobrigida.

Hal Boyle New York Fifth Avenue Manhattan St. Bernard Rover America Elline Village Fla

Turkey as NATO ally urged for atomic energy pact

An editorial urges the United States to bind Turkey in the first international agreement for peaceful atomic energy. It praises Turkey’s NATO role and defense in Korea, notes economic strains, and warns against cutting foreign aid, stressing the need for support beyond a uranium pact.

Turkey America NATO Korea Soviet Union Congress Greece

World Today by Games and Moscow Notes on Peace Moves

Marlow Washington reports speculation on Russia’s aims at the summer Eisenhower peace conferences with Britain France and Russia. The piece weighs whether Russian talk of peace signals a strategic shift or a ploy to split the Western Allies and delay disarmament while retaining global communist goals. The column cautions the United States to be ready to concede for peace if Russia shows genuine moves.

Marlow Washington Eisenhower Britain France Russia Austria United States Germany

Case History of a Dentist and the Sales Mindset

A Milwaukee dentist, newly opened practice, seeks patient growth strategies. The article argues sales tactics apply to doctors and professionals, urging active social engagement, community involvement, and personal outreach to build a clientele. It warns against advertising ethics conflicts and stresses patience to accumulate hundreds of patients for a thriving practice.

Dental Society Milwaukee Maversnang YMCA CYO Kiwanis Lions Exchange Rotary Civitan Clu Sanger Rita

Dr Jordan on Appendicitis Symptoms and Treatment

Dr Jordan emphasizes early diagnosis and surgery to prevent fatal outcomes from appendicitis. He warns that mild pain can mislead patients, outlines risks of laxatives, and notes vomiting fever and elevated white cell count as clues. Prompt surgery reduces danger. delays increase peritonitis risk.

Death of a Legend in a Bank of Steam Era Train Job

Four bandits led by Jesse James ride a late 1881 express train from Cameron to Winston, forcing passengers into a brutal robbery and killing conductor William Westphal. The attempt collapses as lights fail and a rough reckoning follows, ending with James and gang claiming a meager $600 split.

William Pinkerton Jesse Kansas City Chiseago Rock Island & Pacific Cameron Station Cameron Gallatin Winston Winston Depot Phal Nan Aly William Westphal Hannibal Leroe Missouri Kearney Samuel Tarmhouse Esse Daviess County Jesse W. James William Westpbat Westphal Terran Frank Wood Hite

Stars Say For Tomorrow Look for Sudden Happenings

Forecast advises vigilance as unexpected events may alter plans throughout the period. It notes a strong stretch for homemaking and decor shopping, with gardening and farming interests highlighted, plus a birthday chart predicting solid financial gains and rewarding efforts. Social and romantic prospects brighten midyear, travel plans may suit early August, family life remains harmonious, and a December-born child is described as talented and imaginative.

Lottridge Social Notes Highlight Local Events And Visits

Mrs L H Allen attended her sister Mrs Bird McDonald s funeral at Good Hope W Parkersburg visits by Mr and Mrs John Archer and daughter Naomi and others. Christian Endeavor meeting at Russell Archer home sets June 9. Broadwell Ladies Aid met at Mrs Jack England s home. Visits include Rev Roy Deeter and family Miss Martini Ahart of Coolville A N Hart family guests. Vanderhoof Missionary Society met with Ed Williams Gifts shoes given to Bobby Clem and Meddie Weaver Next meeting June 9 with Wade Clem Mrs Rex Butcher presided.

John Archer Naomi Parkersburg Clarence Nichols Eloise Archer Mary Nichols Kenneth’ Griffith Alfred Lottridge Eub Russell Archer A. B. Vandal Eva Hart Margaret Henderson Broadwell Ladies Aid Jack England Roy Deeter Martini Ahart Cool Ville A. R. Hart Akron A. N. Hart Mayford Henderson Edwin Johns Barberton Charles H. Rhodes Elyria Gordon Robert Phylsis Chalfont Vanderhoot Missionary Society Ed Williams Ed Price Rex Butcher Oleta Weaver Bobby Clem Meddie Weaver Wade Clem Vanderhoof Baptist Church Burton Robert Clem

Field Wireman Leaves Military Service

Cpl. Robert L. Lent of Zaleski Ohio received his discharge last week at Fort Campbell Kentucky. He served about 18 months in Headquarters Company First Battalion 188th Airborne Infantry Regiment of the 11th Airborne Division Angles as a field wireman. He left with a high efficiency rating.

Fort Campbell Robert L. Lent Robert Lent Zaleski Ohio Lent 188Th Airborne Infantry Regiment Lth Airborne Division Angels

Radio Listings and Daily Schedule Fragment

A partial schedule lists several radio stations such as WLW Cincinnati and WAKC Columbus with frequencies and a dense jumble of program titles and times. The fragment includes daily diary style entries for Monday to Friday with show names like Daily Commentary Morning Breakfast Club TV at 10.0 Margaret McBride and Joyce Jordan along with various news and drama segments.

Abe Margaret McBride Alon Phare Joyce Jordan Johnny Olaen Witemabe Tom Moore Owe Bruce Das Mbe

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Athens Eisey Kgger Kyger Creek Cheshire Gina Lollobrigida Rome Statue of Liberty Christ John Bunyan Kings World Today Jesus God Criswell Julian Dental College George W. Crane Julian K Ske Dr. Jordan By Galbraith Billy West Lottridge Social Notes Wsaz Stingion WLW Cincinnati WBNS Columbus WNKC WIEM Gattpous WCHR Charleston KC ‘Omer Whoa Mariette WOUI Treasury Ombe John Stece Mie WopPibber Meliy—nbe Srchentea
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