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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1954

Page

4

The Messenger Publishing Co. Information Page

An archival notice lists the Messenger Publishing Co with Gordon K. Bush as publisher and John W. Webb as managing editor. It details subscription and delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions, including carrier, mail, and regional terms for Ohio and West Virginia.

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

Leftist label and its American miscast in politics

The piece traces how European leftist meaning shifted into American usage. It argues liberals and moderates are increasingly labeled leftists and warns the term has become a tar brush used loosely. It suggests applying any label fairly to everyone to avoid bias.

America Taft

Georgiana Carhart the Broadways ageless wit star

The 90 year old widow Georgiana Carhart, famed as a former concert singer and television panelist, is celebrated on Broadway for her zest, humor, and resilience. She reflects on life, youth, God, health, and happiness, insisting youth is from the soul and she remains active and fearless in aging.

Hal Boyle New York Georgiana Carhart Broadway America Mrs. Carhart Franklin Roosevelt

Wheat surpluses push grain stocks toward record levels

Officials project a 1954 winter and spring wheat crop near one billion bushels, with about 875 million more bales added by June 30, lifting total supply for next season to a record 1.7315 billion bushels. Despite drought and acreage cuts, parity price support funds and low domestic use could sustain high output.

Supreme Court Signals Possible Expansion of Racial Segregation Rulings

The court’s May 17 public school ruling declared separate facilities inherently unequal, hinting segregation could extend to colleges and city funded venues. Yet it avoided explicit guidance on admission to tax supported colleges and theaters, awaiting further cases for clarity.

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Tremor relief tips from Case 1314 by Dr Crane

Case 1314 describes a 58 year old sales executive with an intentional tremor. Dr Crane advises attention diversion to others, and specific handling tactics such as pulling notes taut, pressing the palm heel, writing with finger movements, leg flexing, and varying which hand holds a cup.

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Ricky Madison Faces Off In Street Car Clash

Ricky Madison 16 converts a junker into a hot rod while classmates tease him. A shove leads to a quick scuffle with Link, Ricky loses the fight but gains resolve as Sharon supports him and old friendship surfaces.

Ricky Madison Ricky Link Jerry Chub Rick Sherm Rocky Sharon

Horoscope for Tomorrow and Birthday Turning Point in 1954

The Stars advise routine over new ventures, avoid debt, and seek advice if unsure. If tomorrow is your birthday, you reach a turning point toward ambition and financial success, with 1954 promising propitious results through steady effort despite early fall obstacles. Travel and romance shine in July and August. family harmony prevails. a birthday child will be intelligent and talented but prone to exaggeration.

R. B. Carson

Birth Day Reflections From an 88 Year Old Messenger

R B Carson of Middleport writes on his 88th birthday about a long life filled with poverty and change. He recalls childhood on Leading Creek with mills and chores, discipline from his father, and the steady passage of presidents. He muses on aging, responsibility, faith, and hoping for a just ledger from the great Bookkeeper.

the Messenger Leading Creek

Correction over wedding ring ceremony claim by Rev N L Russell

The Sunday Messenger retraction states I performed a single ring wedding, though Pilgrim Holiness Church forbids ring ceremonies. The May 25 Athens note notes a gift ring given after the ceremony, not a ring ceremony. I regret the embarrassment.

the Messenger The Sunday Messenger Pilgrim Holiness Church Conference N. L. Russell Athens

Growing pains in a child prompts medical review

Dr Jordan notes that a 12 year old girl with leg pains and fatigue may have growing pains but advises evaluation for uncommon causes. He highlights orthopedic, gland, tonsil, sinus issues and possible rheumatic fever links, recommending physician check for severe or persistent cases and correcting obvious defects.

Local Radio Station FM 91.5 and AM 7 to 9 lineup

Radio programs list for Columbus Huntington Cincinnati Athens Gallipolis Charleston Parkersburg Marietta with stations WOUIL FM 91.5 and WMOA AM 1460 detailing daily schedules AM 7 to 9 and FM 4 to 11 with combined noon to 5 schedule.

ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati CRS WENS WATH Athens WIEH Gallipolis WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg Other WMOA Marietta WOUIL

Variety and News Radio Schedule Snapshot

A dense listing of TV and radio time slots across networks CBC CBS MBS and others detailing news broadcasts dramas comedies music and sports segments from 4:00 PM through late night. Notable programs include Tennessee Ernie, The Lone Ranger, Groucho Marx, Crime Classics, Fibber and Molly, Bob Hope and Breakfast Club with multiple network references.

Cba Abc Abe Cbs Abe-Eart Tennessee Ernie Cbs News Mbe Beulah Cbs Daily Mbs Abe the Symphonette Cbs Lone Ranger Perry Como Jack Gregson Great Gildersleeve 21St Precinct Cbe Groucho Marx Barbara Welles Abe Godfrey Abe TV Bob Hope Fin Olsen Cba Ueen Ray Heatherton Mbs BB Net Lopes Music News Wonderful City Martin Block Nbe Ruby Mercer Jr Mbsa Wizard of Odds Reed Browning Abec Abe Charney John Mid-West Abe Mbe

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