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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1954
Page
4
Entered at Athens in 1918, the notice outlines subscription options for the Athens Daily or Sunday editions. It lists delivery by carrier, mail rates, and periods including one month and three months. It notes publication management by John V Webs and Charles W Reamer with standard rates.
The piece argues the 1952 landslide reflected disgust with government largesse and wartime policies, noting inflation and taxation hurt middle-class citizens. It asserts Eisenhower’s 1956 reelectability is unlikely and states voters accept higher taxes for local services while fearing ongoing inflation and vague prosperity.
James Marlaw reports Washington coverage as the Senate opens hearings on the Dixon Yates private power plan for TVA and prepares for a likely censure debate against Senator McCarthy. The coming power dispute and McCarthy proceedings promise the year’s most intense clashes.
A columnist presents Dr. George W. Crane’s Case M-358 on Martha W. and her son Tom. The piece outlines a theory of five emotional growth stages from egocentric infancy to altruism, labeling self-centered adults as psychopathic. It discusses homosexuality, maturity, and social behavior as reflections of developmental stages.
Greg Seaver, a wary young man with a dire plan, seeks a road trip to prove himself as he faces his stepfather Horace Crain and their frail employer, a wealthy invalid living at Waldorf Towers. Crain questions Greg's future as the two clash over risk and responsibility.
Greg faces family tensions and aLast minute escape plan as Daggett buys a large trailer for a dawn trip to Long Island. Crain hides his ambition while Millicent and his mother urge restraint. Daggett teases a perilous future and Florence Nightingale’s list is burned.
A medical correspondent asks if bursitis is contagious or hereditary. The article explains bursitis is inflammation of a bursa near joints, caused by injury or infection, not inherited or passed between people. It notes common sites like elbows shoulders and knees and outlines treatment options from rest and splints to drainage, heat, X rays, injections, and possible surgery.
Mrs Harold Bumengarner hosted the Peniel Ladies Aid at Union with an all day gathering and noon potluck. Members sewn carpet rags and held a devotional. Next meeting at Mrs Rupert Rice home includes potluck. Also North Mason ORY met at Tom Fry home with officer elections and plans for Nov 23 dinner at St. Mark's church basement.
Mrs. A P Roush and others attended County Farm Women's achievement day at 4 H Camp Southside. Mr. and Mrs P E Roush traveled to Columbus for Aren Hilton's funeral, with Hilton family visiting the Roushes two weeks earlier. Jesse Brown received a leg cast after a cow incident earlier. X ray showed a bone split in two places.
The astrology note predicts a productive day in work with strong personal and social energy in the evening. It warns budget care from now through December and notes a late winter through spring burst of social and domestic charm, with travel limited until late 1955. A born child will be ambitious and loyal in pursuing goals.
Rev. Kenneth Frazier led services at Rocky Glenn Sanitarium with a Amesville church girls choir providing music. Morgan County ministers to conduct Sunday services, amid social visits, weddings, hospital care, and WCTU convention updates. George R. Grether, 47, died after a 20 foot fall at a Zanesville residence construction site.
A list of radio stations by call letters city and frequency from ABC to WPAR with a note on an unclear daily program schedule. It states multiple AM and FM outlets and their time slots though details are garbled. The entry mentions WMOA in Marietta and a program block from morning to afternoon with a noon to 1 p.m. slot.
Radio lineup lists news programs, commentary shows, dramas, and music across stations. Notable entries include Tennessee Ernie, Eddie Fisher, Rosemary Clooney, Ralph Flanagan, Fibber and Molly, and Jane Pickens with various time slots and network affiliations.
A fragmented radio TV listing shows programs and hosts across morning to evening slots. Entries include Breakfast Club with Abe and Johnny Olsen, CBS features, News segments, serials, game shows, and music programs featuring Abe Godfrey, Tom Moore, and others.
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