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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1953

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co. rates and staff listed

Annual and monthly subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, carrier and mail delivery options, and staff roles at The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio. Also notes publication schedule and post office classification.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Matt Athens Ohio Postoffice

Tragic lesson from Bobby Greenjease case

A national outpouring follows the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Greenjease of Kansas City. The piece condemns the crime, commends FBI and police work, and urges schools to verify a child’s identity before releasing them to unknown persons to prevent future tragedies.

Bobby Green- Jease Kansas City FBI Bobby

Taft Hartley law called too weak by critics

A critic recounts exposure of murderers crooks labor leaders and politicians in New York blaming weak enforcement of the Taft Hartley Law and calls for strengthening it to curb crooks and communists in unions while noting Winston Churchill’s renewed vigor and urging Western defense unity including German rearmament discussions and a possible four power meeting.

New York National Labor Relations Board Martin Durkin Winston Churchill Britain Winston Russia Germany Sir Winston United States Europe France Atlantic America

Kissless Wives Provokes Modern Husbands Debate

HAL BOYLE surveys a cross section of husbands on a young woman’s claim that American husbands lack proper kissing. Men call it a slur yet admit tension between romance and domestic roles, with varied views on timing and style of affection.

Hal Boyle New York Grand Canyon St. Valentine’s Bay Brooklyn Bridge

Deficit Rain Strains Ohio Farms Amid Drought

Ohio farmers face drought with soil too dry to support deep roots as streams run low. State officials warn this may be one of the worst droughts, prompting emergency measures and a regional conference to plan long term action. Weather bureau data show August and September rainfall well below normal, with October also lacking. Fire risk rises as forests and grasslands burn, and communities explore water conservation, including pumping from creeks to reservoirs and potential inland diversions from Lake Erie.

Columbus Ohio H. S. Foust Bethel Grant Lake Southeast Regional Council Rio Grande College Columbus Weather Bureau C. V. Youngquist State Division of Water Chief Youngquist Westerville Lake Erie

The Jacaranda Tree dramatises a family care conflict

In a tense extract from a serialized story, Tuck Bentley learns his father, an invalid, has wed a much younger woman Frankie. Dr Mitchell, Bentley’s partner, discusses extending care and finances while Frankie faces social scrutiny. The two men debate the arrangement as they head to the Macomber home for diagnosis and possible surgery.

Tuck Bentley Tly Drs. Bentley Tuck 4 Mob Bradley Mitchel Bentley Macomber Tuck Frankie Mitchell Orange Memorial Palm Beach

Women are not the weaker sex says Dr Jordan

Dr Jordan argues women are not weaker than men noting higher female survivorship from birth onward. He cites birth ratios, disease resistance, pain tolerance, and adaptability, while acknowledging men excel in muscular strength and endurance. With aging populations and wars reducing male numbers, women outnumber men nationwide.

Edwin P. Jordan

President States U N Day Challenge to World Peace

The president tells the United States Committee for United Nations Day that despite flaws the UN remains mankind’s best hope for preventing war. He calls it a necessity amid science driven threats and thanks supporters for advancing decency justice and peace.

Athens United States United States Committee United Nations

Radio Programs Schedule Snapshot

Evening and daytime radio listings present a dense, dated schedule featuring news bulletins, commentaries, dramas, music, and variety shows. Notable programs include News for 15 minutes, Beulah Sketch, Lone Ranger segments, Sammy Ebeya, BarLou Concert, Fame shows, plus afternoon offerings like Breakfast Club and Dave Garroway.

Cha Eiddies Rpl Abo Mbs-West 5Sporta Nbo Ebs 6 Nbe Cba Abe Beulah Aba Perry Como MacRae Musicate Che Ho Taylor Abo Sammy Ebeya Ebo Barlow Abae Ebs M. Malloy Aua Voorhess Abda Radio Theater Cbs Band of America Fisher & Molly Wausnn Monroe Cbs News & Comment Pat Abe Eddis Fisher Cliff Travaleta Godfrey J—cha Bob Hope Abe Ladies Fair Dbs Sba Geriats Che Curt Massey Jopes Mary Margaret McBride Newa Dave Garroway Abo Wonderful City Jack’s Jana Pickens Serrata

Dr Crane on modesty and nudity in American life

Dr George W Crane argues modesty is a product of cultural development and warns against nudist practices. He insists public bathing without privacy harms children, compares cave era behavior to modern manners, and notes nudist camps are unhealthy and immature. Readers are invited to write for psychological charts.

Alles George W. Crane Alice G Crane America Cavejen Alice Europe Central America

Tomorrow's Horoscope Cautions Against Quick Changes

The reading warns against rushing into new methods to escape stagnation and urges studying the real reasons for current delays. It predicts a year of progress and success if theory aligns with reality, with favorable material influences and likely satisfactory project outcomes. Emotional tension may ease by mid November with calmness. A child born then should work hard and guard against obstinance for a successful life.

Television Schedule AboardWLWO and affiliates

A dense listing of channel four and other stations showing daily programs from 6:00 PM to around 4:00 AM. Highlights include Ethel and Albert, News Caravan, Bob Hope, Glamour Girl, Hawkins Falls, The Bennetts, Howdy Doody, and many soaps and game shows with varied times, delays, and note that programs are subject to change.

WLWO Channel 4 Ethel and Albert Pune Barlow Cottcert Robert Montgomery Family Playhouse Dave Garraway the Bennetts Ruth Lyons Spook Beckroan Kate Smith Welcome Traveler Atom Squad Gabby Hayes Sports Today Ohio News Bob Considine News Caravan Bob Hope Fireside Theatre Circia ‘Theatre Dave Garroway Fordomn Ling Dong School Hawkins Falls Bennetts W—Speak Beckman Wsaz-Tv Sports Eye Mr. McNutley Barlow Hawkins Fells Thée Bennetts Garry Moore Dinand Shore Fireside Theater Chrele Theater Red Buttons TV Theater Ding Deng Stel WTVN Captain Video John Daly Jamie Story Guthrielsh Joe bin Nite Paul Dixon Fim Westmore Early Thester Three Star

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