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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1954
Page
4
Short items from Athens Ohio dated Friday October 15 1954 include local notices and community updates. Readers get concise observations on happenings around town with quick facts and names of involved residents.
The notice lists publication details for the daily and Sunday edition from ER Publishing Ww and K Bush with John W. Webb as managing editor and Charles W. Reamer as city editor. Rates shown include $1.55 per month for mail and carrier options, plus three month and other subscription pricing, with Athens Ohio post office filing and second class matter status under the 1918 act.
Congressman Ralph W. Gwinn attacks the Tennessee Valley Authority as a failing federal socialistic project draining funds from taxpayers. He argues Tennessee relies on Congress for power while other states fund their own, urging privatization through stock and bond sales and warning of government housing and subsidies built under New Deal policies.
The piece argues that centralized federal power burdens families with taxes and erodes liberty. It cites Senator Cordon of Oregon warning that excess Washington control invites tyranny and Communist influence, urging a return to local governance to curb graft and corruption.
HAL BOYLE surveys a national pretzel convention during National Pretzel Week. Hand twisting declines as machines take over. output climbs from 6 million dollars to 70 million next year. The piece includes history from a monk in 610 and a Vienna siege anecdote, plus pretzel uses and nutrition.
Charlies E. Wilson, former GM president and secretary of defense, admitted being inept in a Detroit speech but attacked Democrats as the 1950s election heats. He then volleyed comments in Chicago defending his remarks and urging support for Michigan Republicans led by Homer Ferguson amid auto unemployment concerns.
Dr George Crane discusses maintaining a happy marriage with case notes from his office. He argues psychological rules mirror chemical laws and stresses choosing a quality partner at the start. He recounts meeting Mrs Crane and the idea of love at first sight as part of his home harmony philosophy.
Practical medical Q and A covering glare from tinted car glass risks and night driving, scalp itch with seborrheic dermatitis, unclear fatty tissue inflammation, premature birth and childlessness, eyelid gland inflammation and eyestrain, and whether beer alone can cause alcoholism.
A Galbraith column discusses keeping love alive through forgiveness and daily affection. The couple emphasizes church, Bible study, family involvement, mutual respect, and shared duties. They describe a busy, affectionate home with strong partner support and regular date nights despite busy schedules.
Agnes Argyle recounts a harsh upbringing under the Carlson rule and her past actions to secure her daughter Angelica’s future. Relationships with Mrs. Oswald, Toby, Hilton, and Peter reveal a web of fear guilt and a costly sacrifice. The scene shifts to sisterly talk between Kit and Sue Gelstrap as they plan their futures.
Mrs. Clarence Greene hosted a shower for her sister-in-law Mrs. Walter Bumgardner. Friendly Neighbor Club events included a pot-luck noon dinner for several women.Details cover visits by Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Bartoe of Columbus and others to Clara Gleason and shared dinners with local residents.
The text notes that tomorrow’s setup benefits creative work and ventures requiring originality, with mental stimulation in the evenings and opportunities to share hospitality. It advises a conservative financial stance, cautions against fatigue, and predicts a lively social period mid winter. A child born today will be diligent, observant, and magnetically engaging.
New York reports the Dun & Bradstreet wholesale food index fell for the third straight week to 6.46 from 6.69 last week and 6.57 a year ago. The index measures total wholesale cost of 31 commonly used foods. It notes Dec 1 1955 as the recent low point and cites 1953 figures for comparison.
The page catalogs Columbus Huntington Cincinnati and surrounding stations with frequencies and call signs. It lists daily weekday airtime blocks from morning to late evening showing news, sports, talk, and music programs including Dinah Shore Frank Sinatra Sammy Kaye and The Lone Ranger with varied networks CBS NBC and ABC-WCOL WSAZ WBNS WHK WATH WIJEH WCHS WPAMarietta stations and affiliates.
A garbled listing shows a morning to late evening schedule with numerous performers and programs including News, Music, Sports, and variety acts. Names such as Serene to Romance and Gaien Drake Jr appear among items like Road Show, Farm Quiz, and Football Scores, indicating a historical broadcasting page.
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