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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1955

Page

4

Navy reverses Landy decision on Naval Reserve commission

Secretary Thomas overturns a prior denial and grants Eugene W. Landy a Naval Reserve commission after a review found he posed no loyalty risk despite his mother's past Communist activities. The case highlights ongoing tensions in security assessments and the impact of family associations on personnel rulings.

Thomas Naval Reserve Eugene W. Landy Landy Merchant Marine Academy Special Review Board Sandy Reau Navy

Athens United Appeals Drive Aims for One-Stop Charity Support

Athens residents will back a unified 1955 United Appeals drive replacing six prior campaigns. The effort, organized last spring, seeks to cover six agencies with one donation and reduce solicitation visits while encouraging generous support for welfare groups.

Athens United Appeals ‘Board First United

Campaign Speech Lesson in a Political Classroom

In a Washington classroom scene a teacher stages a mock campaign lesson. Mr A Man Who presents old fashioned political lines, praising strength and family virtue, while the teacher and class critique delivery and phrasing as voters listen in.

Washington

Dr Crane’s Marriage Advice and A Call to Action

A syndicated column by Dr George W Crane presents marriage guidance urging wives to study psychology for harmony. He cites a reader story about a Detroit couple and urges sending for his booklet Sex Problems in Marriage to prevent broken homes.

Hilda L Pontiac Press Detroit Mrs. Crane Dr. Crane

Acne in Teens Affects Appearance and Confidence

Dr Edwin P Jordan notes adolescent acne is common and burdens self image, causing social withdrawal. He cites infection diet and sun exposure as factors, urges professional treatment and supportive psychology, and mentions scar treatments like sandpaper and wire brushes as unlikely but hopeful options.

Hemlock Grove Social News Highlights

Orville Midkiff and daughter Sally visited Mr and Mrs Wilbur Midkiff. James Weber of Middleport stayed with Mr and Mrs Avery Nelson. George Paulsen and son Roger moved to Mrs Clara Paulsen home. Sunday guests included Porter Midkiff with Kenneth and Bert Romine and Gene. Charles Paulsen returns home after two years in the Army. Sam and Donna Curtis from Columbus visited. Joan Akins of Dayton spent a week with Mr and Mrs William Killinger.

Kenneth Romine George Paulsen Homer Santee Pomeroy Ziba Midkiff Charles Paulsen Sam Donna Curtis Columbus Joan Akins Dayton William Killinger

The Coward by Ray Lapica cliffhanger

Tim Rogers faces his wartime guilt as clair, Al Holinsky’s widow, is endangered by three hoodlums. Tim reveals danger locations in Cleveland, then seeks help from Clair and a patrolman while his fear erupts. Clair demands Tim reveal his true wartime secret before deciding their future.

Tim Rogers al Holinsky Clair Tim Cleveland Clairs House Sharon

Tomorrow’s forecast for 7 stars guides personal and business plans

The reading advises quick situational assessment in relationships and business, predicts favorable vibrations for renovations and real estate, warns about budget in late 1955, notes romantic upturn in November and December with guard against January moodiness, and foresees good breaks in March 1956. A birthday child is imaginative yet moody.

Ill Turned Family News From New Straitsville Area

Local notes report numerous visitors and social visits among residents. Florida vacation returnees include Nellie Ward and friends. hospital patients at Mount St Marys list Lois Campbell and others. births announced for a Richard Burgess. various families from Norwalk Columbus Marietta and Murray City are mentioned in visits and relocations.

New Straitsville Nellie Ward Sue McQuade Laura Miller Annie Lillico Flossie Lillico Florida Jane Irvin Lewis Lanning Lois Jane McCaulley Denise North Industry Lizzie Campbell Shadyside Helen Little Mary Mitchell Susan Phoenix Clifford Donaldson Marietta Homer Blosser Clarence Heid Calvin Carnes Lancaster H. B. Drum John Sherrard George McQuade Earl Graham Columbus William Fitzgerald Walbridge Oo Donoghue Murray City Anne James Mount St. Mary Hospital Lois Campbell Frank Eberts Orville Snyder Grover Backus

Radio Schedule Highlights From Ohio and West Virginia Listings

A dense listing of radio programs across Columbus Huntington Athens Parkersburg and nearby towns detailing station brands times and show titles including news talk drama variety and music blocks from early morning through late evening with a note on television viewing at some times. The guide lists network affiliations and a mix of local and syndicated programs such as News Commentary Burns and Allen Groucho Marx Fibber and Molly and Lady Esther style programs along with serials and quiz shows.

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