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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1952

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co. formal notice and rates

Established 1825 The Messenger Publishing Co announces delivery options and rates for daily and Sunday editions. Carrier and mail rates apply with monthly, quarterly, and yearly terms for Ohio and West Virginia, with post office registration as a second class matter.

Frederick W. Bush THE Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Ohio &W. Va Athens Ohio Postoffice

When They Were Crisp Doughnuts From The Past

A nostalgic column contrasts old fashioned crisp doughnuts fried in hot lard with modern softer varieties. It laments kitchen demands today and notes the shift toward dunking, recalling how earlier doughnuts came from wood or coal fired kettles and crackled as they cooled.

National

Suburb drainage and services spur municipal annexation talk

The piece argues suburbs like Richland must join with Athens to share burdens such as sanitary sewers fire and police protection and safe water. It cites odor on hot days along Routes 50 and 33 and concerns from septic tanks and Coates Run as justification for annexation and better health and safety services.

Richland Ave Athens Richland

Disputed Gifts Taint Truman Era Aides and Officials

A fragmentary 1945 1952 timeline alleges improper gifts to Truman era figures including Mrs Truman military aide Vaughan and aides Connelly Vardaman and Oliphant, Justice Vinson, and others in influence peddling probes, with sums and items cited across years. The text mixes quotations and scripture with partial names and dates.

Harry Truman Vaughan Truman White House Matthew Connelly James Vardaman John Maragon Justice Vinson Truman Frank Erickson Mer Young White House Joseph Rosenbaum

What’s Left Behind in a Fighter's Memory

Hal Boyle recalls the long shadow of World War II as he packs for a Europe trip with Frances. He vivid­ly recalls Italian civilians, battlefield scars, and comrades from Salerno, Cassino, and Dunkirk, contrasting war memories with the promise of Rome and present life.

New York Europe East Rome Frances Mark Clark Fifth Italy Korea Salerno Beach Dunkirk Ernie Pyle Isle of Capri Naples Rapido Cassino

Election Preseason Buildup Heats Up As Three Weeks Remain

World Today notes the tense three week race with Eisenhower Stevenson and Truman clashing publicly. The piece highlights rising aggressiveness from Stevenson and Nixon, plus Sparkman’s growing ire as Taft and Truman influence the campaign. It also cites postwar surplus returns to the U S and bloated government procurement red tape delaying Air Force purchases.

James Marlow Washington Hills Dwight Eisenhower Gov Adlai Stevenson Truman Robert A. Taft Eisenhower Stevenson John J. Sparkman Richard M. Nixon

Expansion of Industry Drives Record Moving Volumes

New York reports 36 million Americans will move this year, 20 percent above last year. The Movers Conference of America links shifts to defense expansion and postwar decentralization, with the West leading growth and California and Ohio among top states for plant expansions.

New York Movers Conference of America National Industrial Conference Board Movers Conference van Tote South Mississippi Mason-Dixon Line West New England Middle Atlantic North Central States California Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania Texas Michigan Conference Board

Advances in heart surgery give new hope for patients

The article highlights dramatic progress in heart surgery, noting successful operations on blue babies with malformations and the repair of damaged heart valves from rheumatic fever. It emphasizes case by case diagnosis and stresses the growing ability to treat previously fatal congenital defects and valve disease.

Private quarrels and lipstick mark stain a political night

Roy and Lucy discuss a hostile campaign, a photo print, and protection for a possible hit story. The tension between Roy Clyde McDonald and Governor candidates spills into a charged confrontation at Mills house as Lucy urges restraint and honesty amid personal and political strain.

Lucy Clyde Roy Washington Clyde McDonald

Kiss In The Governor's Mansion Amid Campaign Turmoil

In Cleveland a tank car crushes 53 year old Lee E Byrd in Maple Heights yard as political strains unfold. Roy’s actions during a late night visit provoke tension with Governor Warburton while Lucy Strawn’s presence hints at a complicated romance. The scene closes with news of a telegram about Bill Evers arriving by air for the campaign.

Mills Lucy Lucy Strawn Roy You Clyde Bill Evers Cleveland Lee E. Byrd Pennsylvania Railroad Maple Heights

UMW Union Passes Levy For Eight Million Dollar Assessment

The United Mine Workers convention approved an eight million dollar levy, $20 per member for about 400,000 members. Canada and District No 50 exemptions noted. Treasurer balance reported at over 34 million as of last June 30. Levy cited to replenish treasury and cover contingencies.

Cincinnati United Mine Workers Canada John L. Lewis

Atomic Plant Sparks Home Building Boom in Wellston

In Wellston Ohio 35 to 50 homes are under construction marking the town’s largest building spree since the 1870s. The boom is tied to the nearby planned billion dollar atomic energy plant in Pike County and reflects rapid growth in the area.

Wellston, O Jackson County Pike County

Stars Promise Sudden Fortune And Notable Honors

Tomorrow’s alignment with Jupiter hints at dramatic achievements and promotions for many, with opportunities expanding across life. Birthday individuals may see thrilling rewards and unlooked-for successes, while a child born today could rise to high attainments and distinct recognition.

Eiffel Tower Gift Named After Paris Landmark

Betty Jean Weesner returned from Europe with a miniature Eiffel Tower. Her friend Eiffel Tower Sutherland received the gift named by her father who saw the tower in 1893.

Danville Ind Betty Jean Weesner Eiffel Tower Paris Sutherland

Teeth left by barber shop client cause dispute

An uncle of old Doc Smithers reportedly forgot a full set of teeth on a barber shop glass shelf after a shave. The next customer claims the teeth snapped at him and owes Doc money on an old bill.

Doc Smithers Doc Nea

Radio Schedule Highlights From Ohio and West Virginia Stations

A detailed listing of radio stations NBC WLW WSAZ WBNG WCHS and others with call letters and frequencies, plus a noon to midnight program grid for WOUI FM and WPAR WATH WJEH outlets. Includes daily segments such as news, sports, dramas, serials, and variety shows with network affiliations CBS ABC MBS andABE.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNGY WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Other WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens Cbs Network Abc-Mbs-East Abc-Mbs-West Abe Abe News Abe Beulah Cbs News & Commentary Jack Smith Cbs Daily Cbs Evening FBI Cbs Mystery Theater Abe Mustea Gildersleeve Cbs Life Groucho Marx Cbs Cross Fire Forum Abe Eugenie Baird Barrie Craig Abec Nets

Television schedule highlights for multiple stations

A dense grid lists evening and daytime programs across WLW C WSAZ and WTVN channels. It includes news, talk shows, dramas, cartoons, movies, game shows and sports with times from 6:00 p m to 1:00 a m.

Wlw-C Corral Sports Today Capitol News Senator Bricker Caraven Joa TV Theatre Jeffrey Jones Hawkins Falls Gabby Hayes Wsaz-Tv Channi Hoyt Arthur Godfrey Bill Ziot Globe Trotter Garry Moore Fern Sharp Guiding Light WTVN Penny CIO Waite Hoyt Captain Video All Star News News Guthrie Golden Theater Daytighs Kitches Platter Playhouse

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