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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1955

Page

4

Political puzzle about Eisenhower and GOP succession

The piece weighs the GOP’s 1956 prospects if Eisenhower does not run, exploring whether a successor could inherit his political magic. It notes risks of transferring influence, the reliance on Eisenhower’s record, and the likelihood voters crediting him rather than a chosen heir. It also mentions the 1954 elections and a shift in party dynamics. The editorial then shifts to America's merchant marine, praising shipbuilding efforts and the SS President Jackson as part of a 200-million dollar modernization program to boost competitiveness.

Eisenhower Stength Roosevelt GOP Chalce Congress America United States President Jackson American President Lines U.S Hayes Adams Coolidge Pacific Ture Adlai Stevenson Dwight Eisenhower Raton Minn Clair Old Fritz Sharon Tim Billy Frit Gebhardt

Convertible Debentures Hold Appeal For Wall Street

Convertibles attract investors with two way value linking to stock prices. Issuers boost growth by selling debt convertible into common shares, offering tax advantages and delayed dilution. A booming year sees around a billion dollars in new convertibles, led by AT&T, with corporate use of funds and favorable conversion mechanics driving demand.

Sam Dawson New York Wall Street American Telephone & Telegraph Co Stock Exchange Out Today Exchange Consolidated Edison Eisenhower

Farm vote looms large as 1956 jockeying begins

Washington reports Democratic and Republican scouts probing the farm belt to gauge farmer sentiment for the 1956 presidential year. A GOP scout recalls rural life contrasts with modern stores and power steering, underscoring farmers’ pivotal but unpredictable influence on elections.

Washington GOP

Dr Crane Praises Good Mothers and Home Education

Dr George W Crane extols mothers who clip educational items from newspapers to inspire and educate their children away from home. He recalls Mrs Shoffstall who sent quiz questions to her son in boot camp, boosting morale. He urges readers to salute all good mothers and requests 200 for the “Tests for Good Parents.”

Colurana George W. Crane Shottstall Marines Crane Shanghai Bob

Stars Advice Foretelling Growth and Social Upswing

The reading urges sticking to familiar routing schedules and promoting harmony in the evening. It notes potential achievements before mid November with extra effort, and that November and December bring a lively social life. Singles may see beneficent romance next year. a child born now will be highly intuitive and beloved by many.

Kilvert Kilver Guests and Visits Across Ohio

Regional social notes list many Kilvert Kilver residents visiting relatives in Columbus Logan Zanesville Parkersburg and Chesterhill. The gatherings include Sunday guests in Sand Rock and Zanesville with trips to Big Run Stockport Broadwell and Columbus.

Parkersburg W. Va Naomi Goins Kilvert June Hill Broadwell Gretani Chester- Margaret Roy Singer Cutler William Singer Harold Hill Stockport Frank Tabler Sand Rock Ray Harris Zanesville Andrew Bocnec Massillon Anna Holbert Elza Flowers Columbus Orville Goins Joenes

Engaged Lucas to Gaddis in Shawnee area announced

Mr and Mrs Michael Lucas of Corning announce the engagement of their daughter Eileen Ann Lucas to Gary W Gaddis son of Mr and Mrs Frank Gaddis of Shawnee Both graduates of Shawnee High School Eileen employed by Jerry Glockner Co Inc of New Lexington and Gary Gaddis works for Claycraft Co at Shawnee Wedding planned for early November in Muskingum County Ohio Read readable fragments from Perry County news note tides and local events including aid to the aged and new corporate charter Shelton Motors Inc in New Lexington and retirements in Crooksville Shadowed by other short items on education and local business.

Lew Leauwusun Michael Lucas Corning Eileen Ann Lucas Gary W. Gaddis Mex Frank Gaddis Shawnee Shawnee High School Miss Lucas Jerry Glockner, Co. Inc New Mr. Gaddis Claycraft Co Fred McCrady New Lexington Junction City State Penitentiary Rufus Dombizer Williard Klingler Somerset Charles Boring Thorvle Perry County White House

The Traskis Conspiracy In Beaver Falls House

Clair and Tim shelter in Richmond Heights after a botched theft involving a $10,000 check and missing funds. Police chief Raath arrives, links to Beaver Falls and the Traskis brothers. Tim fears betrayal while Clair presses for truth about the loans and final payoff.

Pittsburgh Tim Trakis Brothers Clair Kreeses Tara Tim Rogers Beaver Falls Mac Richmond Heights

Unclear Radio Schedule Fragments From Mary Abe Era

Fragmentary OCR shows a morning radio and variety schedule with names like Fribher, Mely-abe, Sare-abe, and Godfrey Tineity. It lists shows including News Varieties, Breakfast Club, My Story Drama, and One Man's Family, with approximate times around 9:00 to 11:00 and references to TV at 10:00.

Mary Abe Fribher and Mely Abe Hary Dows Margaret Mebrige Godfrey Tineity R. Peale Ad—News Johny Qigen

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