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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1955
Page
4
Publication schedule shows weekday afternoons except Saturday and Sunday mornings. Published by SSSENGER PUBLISHING CO. on K. Bush street. Managing Editor Barn W. Reamer. Copyright notice mentions 1908 and a monthly tea event.
Western diplomats face a setback as Saar voters reject internationalization, keeping the region economically tied to France but largely outside German or French control. Adenauer and Fause sought unity, yet the vote signals a stalemate that challenges European security and the future of NATO.
The piece critiques Democratic prospects Adlai Stevenson and Governor Harriman backing a 90 percent parity price for farms, arguing it misreads market realities and offers no proven solution. It also highlights the vast reach of the U S telephone system, noting how local farmers connect to millions of phones nationwide.
In Gaza strip camps 250000 Palestine refugees face high dowries as educated girls near graduation seek work in distant Arab nations. Salaries for teachers nurses and secretaries exceed local wages, enabling savings for college education or passage to the United States, with many sending earnings home.
A satirical piece argues against living long, listing absurd tips to avoid aging. It mocks health advice culture and urges embracing misery, cautioning readers about modern obsession with extended lifespans. The quip-laden list targets routines, hobbies, and social changes as threats to happiness and longevity.
New York report notes money managers aim to curb over confidence and inflation by tighter credit. Confidence remains shaken as stock markets show caution. Mortgage and bank loan terms tighten with higher rates. housing starts fall and commercial paper rates rise. Treasury bills yield 2.33 percent, surpassing the Fed discount rate of 2.25 percent.
A reader describes Dr George Crane's case history approach and the superstition test. Questions about witches, luck and fear reveal emotional immaturity linked to mob attitudes. The piece urges adults to act their age and avoid superstition, noting a reader could request Crane's booklet by mail.
The reading urges courage initiative and energy for the next three months with chances of superior cooperation. Romance and family life show favorable aspects through most of 1956 and social and business relations gain popularity. A practical enterprising child is noted with strong will power.
A distressing report details suspected formaldehyde in a baby's milk and arsenic traces, worms in chocolate and colitis germs in ice cream, followed by a police seizure of gin tainted with formaldehyde. Authorities also found several gallons of sake and shochu containing methyl alcohol, signaling a broad safety scare in Japanese food products.
A sequence of social visits spans Wilkesville, Columbus, Pomeroy, Jackson, and nearby areas. Families such as the Shennefields, Strausbaughs, Spires, Grays, Reidels, Longs, and Patents are noted hosting or visiting relatives and friends including Mrs. Ada Long, Mrs. Gill, and others. Frequent weekend and Sunday gatherings highlight community ties and local travel for visitors and hosting households.
Dan returns to town as tensions rise with Hal Crane and his riders at the Wyoming Bar. Beth Harsh weather and shifting loyalties frame the confrontation as Dan considers Paula and Blaise while lingering questions about Elaine’s past and love haunt the dry goods store and street.
The messenger recounts a cynical view of Soviet actions and Western responses. It questions whether Russia will defect again after a ceremonial gesture, warns of renewed concessions, and ponders future flashpoints such as Korea South Vietnam Berlin Malaya or RISA. The piece likens diplomats to an idiot banging his head against a brick wall.
Nudism described as a doctrine of life. Two Ohioans and an Indiana resident petition Ohio Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to order issuing a non profit corporation charter for National Nudist Council Inc. They accuse Secretary of State Ted W. Brown of denial. About 100 nudist clubs exist nationwide.
Center School expresses thanks to helpers for a successful event. The notice lists visitors and relatives from Rutland Columbus Wellston Pomero Westerville and Wellston who were recently with local families. Also mentions Mrs Faye Spires and Mrs Hila Denney as guests, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Davis seen shopping in Pomero.
A parsed listing shows a dense daily timetable of radio segments and personalities. Notable items include 1:15 Daily Commentary, 8:00 College Music, 9:30 Eany Does It, 10:05 Dr. Pea, 11:25 Pauline Frederick News, and 4:40 Broadway Magazine. The schedule features hosts Abe and related programs across morning and afternoon blocks with music, news, serials, and entertainment segments.
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