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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
4
In a world of extremism, the American public shows restraint and moderate judgment. Voters, exercising calm, backed a middle course in elections, keeping major parties in check and thwarting sensationalism. This measured approach is seen as essential for lasting peace and a secure future.
Distillers launch a lavish five week holiday push featuring more decorative whisky decanters and gift sets. Retailers and bartenders express concerns over shelf space as Seagram Jack Daniel Calvert and others market new gift bottles and accessories alongside fresh whiskies.
Case history of Faris L. a 47 year old ex advertising manager explores alimony from divorce after his wife kept $25 000 home furnishings car and $250 monthly payment. He faced jail for arrears and asks if men should be imprisoned for alimony defaults while Dr Crane invites reader responses.
The park manager doubts a tall fair woman with two suitcases is present as Greg searches the park at dusk for Hannah. He recalls Daggett and the old man, realizing her possible plans to stay hidden after overhearing key conversations. He rushes toward Ferguson's farm and the Murgotroyd place, anxious about her fate.
In a tense escape scene, Dene confronts Hannah after she runs away. He forcibly chastises her then draws her close, warning against such stunts as they return to a trailer park. Hannah clings to him, transforming into a guarded, weeping figure as the night unfolds toward an unresolved conclusion.
The piece reflects on Andrei Vishinsky’s role as Soviet prosecutor and UN representative, noting his brutal acts under Stalin and impact on Soviet aims. It discusses Senator McCarthy’s censures and Senate timing, hinting at political risk and potential votes in late 1954.
The reading urges amends to close friends, predicts harmony today, and suggests evening hours to plan the future including romance. For birthdays, a possible promotion or new opportunity within three months is noted, with strong social life in summer 1955 and cautious financial advice for late 1954.
In Long Beach California a bee on a honey gathering mission sparked two traffic crashes when Mrs. Florence Lassiter swatted at it and missed causing her car to collide with Walter Page's vehicle. Police said she leaned to retrieve the book she dropped during the distraction.
The Ladies Aid of Peniel Church hosted an unexpected stork shower for Mrs. Charles Zuspan at her home. Numerous attendees included Mrs. Halstead and sons, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Donald Berkley and daughters, Mrs. Charley Sullivan, Mrs. Furt Rogers, Mrs. Marcus Weaver and children, Mrs. Harold Lewis, Mrs. Paul Rickard and Sharon, Mrs. Arnett Roush, Mrs. Gerald Rood, Mrs. S. E. Slaughter, Mrs. Carl Sebrell, and Mrs. Wade Morrison and sons.
St. Mark's Ladies Aid met with Clarence Blessing to finalize a bake sale for Saturday with Mrs. Blessing Mrs. Ray Roush and Mrs. Gerald Rood in charge. A quilt will be made at this meeting and plans for the annual Christmas party were made. Attendants included numerous Roush members and Mrs. Gerald B. Rood.
Mr and Mrs Gerald B Rood and sons attended a 4 H Leaders tanning meeting at the home of Jr and Mrs Watson Roush in Point Pleasant. Mrs Jesse Brown attended the American Cancer Society dinner meeting in Point Pleasant with Mrs Woodrow Mace representing the North Mason ORY. Mrs Brown represents the Pocahontas Farm Women's Lab. George Brown called on Jesse Brown and Gerald Rood. Mr and Mrs Yollie Cavender are visiting the Browns. the Cavenders live in St Albans and Mrs Brown and Mrs Cavender are cousins.
Dr Edwin P Jordan discusses cirrhosis prevalence in North America and elsewhere, noting many cases are symptomless. He links alcohol, nutrition, and diet to risk, outlines symptoms from weight loss to abdominal bloating, and describes rest, diet, vitamins, and possible surgeries as treatments with improving outlooks.
A group of women from the Loyal Workers Sunday school class visited Columbus and appeared as guests on the Sally Flowers Show. Andrew Williams is a patient at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Clara Cooper spent a day with her mother Mae Bennett. Alta McGee recently visited Tenpie McGee. May Bennett spent time with daughter Mrs. Robert Cooper and family. Mary Dew returned home from Mount St Mary Hospital. Visitors to Bessie Slater included Sonia Slater of Hollister and Mrs Arthur Wilson and children of Corning. Mr and Mrs Reece Thompson spent a weekend in McArthur. Mr and Mrs Bennie Bruce visited with Mr and Mrs Leonard Hill in Hemlock. Mr and Mrs Harry Aberts and sons from Carroll and Mr and Mrs Thomas Aberts of Lithopolis visited Ed Aberts. Leona Thomp
The page lists radio stations in Columbus Huntington Cincinnati Athens Gallipolis Charleston Parkersburg Marietta with frequencies and a dense daily schedule. Programs include news broadcasts sport updates detective dramas comedies music shows and quiz segments across ABC NBC CBS MBS and local affiliates.
Daily broadcast lineup lists morning to evening programs with hosts Abe Godfrey and Johnny Olsen, including features, news, serials, drama, game shows, and music across CBS NBC MBS CBQ CBGB channels. Entries specify times like 1:00 breakfast, 10:00 feature, 11:00 strike it rich, 11:30 Quis Show, 2:30 Wonderful City, and 6:00 Variety Time.
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