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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1953
Page
4
Athens Ohio newspaper page dated Wednesday October 21 1953 lists delivery options and pricing for Daily and Sunday editions including carrier, truck route, and mail subscriptions along with city information and page header. The text reflects period newspaper branding and circulation details.
The Messenger reflects on 1953 as a year of renewed pride in Ohio history. It notes early settlers along the Ohio River faced harsh conditions, with hardy families from New England and Virginia building homes, enduring illness, and relying on natural resources as the state formed. The piece honors founding fathers and mothers and the ongoing effort to tell Southeastern Ohio’s story.
Peg Lynch, renowned radio and TV writer star of Ethel and Albert, ages a relentless schedule. She estimates 11.6 million words across her career, saying writing is work while acting is fun, and that television feels insatiable.
Dr Crane urges parents to start at home with short flashcard sessions to boost reading and math skills. He cites case Peter L. aged 11, and argues early, tactful tutoring, eye and hearing checks, and praise can reverse poor motivation, improving morale in weeks.
Aged Dr. Bentley marries his friend's daughter Frankie, provoking tension with his son Dr. Tuck Bentley and partner Dr. Bradley Mitchell. Ginty Macomber seeks a cure for a disease that may require surgery, while town life and family memories unfold around the jacaranda tree in bloom.
A survey by the family economics bureau of North western National Life Insurance Co. finds today’s graduates sharper in alertness and learning but weaker in work discipline and fundamentals. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes many lack spelling, punctuation and arithmetic skills, and criticizes progressive education and large classes. A Minneapolis employer blames home and school discipline, urging parental guidance to curb indiscipline. In Washington, the Korean peace talks face friction over a 1952 truce paragraph on foreign troop withdrawal and who counts as “both sides.”
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains acne affects facial neck chest and shoulders during adolescence. He notes causes uncertain including infection hormones and diet, with sun exposure aiding improvement. Emphasizes coping by social participation and supportive friends and family to reduce self conscious behavior.
The reading says lunar vibrations boost problem solving and spark new projects with confidence. Social life, sports, and group activities shine. expenses may drop and financial gains could appear. Domestic and romantic matters are favorable. a birthday child may be self confident and intense in pursuit of goals.
Wednesday evening lineup includes Comedy Carnival News Sports Today and later Eddie Fisher I Married Joan My Little Margie TV Theatre This Is Your Life Boston Blackie Three City Final Family Playhouse plus News. Thursday offers Dave Garroway Dragnet Dinah Shore You Bet Your Life and Howdy Doody among others with late News Weather.
Long list of daytime and prime time programs across stations noting times and show titles such as Hawkins Falls Dragnet Captain Vidéo Perry Como and Kitchen Fair. Program blocks include news weather sports and entertainment features with multiple time slots and station identifiers.
A detailed advance radio program grid lists stations ABC WCOL WSAZ CBS WENS MBS WHKC WCHS WATH WPAR WJEH and others, with daily weekday and Thursday Oct 22 slots. It shows noon to 9 pm blocks, news, dramas, comedies, variety shows, and serials across multiple markets and networks.
Robert Gene Skinner of Glouster argues the old Green's Run School should host a tuberculosis hospital and urges bringing a local industry to diversify the county economy beyond coal mines. He notes available roads and existing buildings as advantages.
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