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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1951
Page
4
A pattern No. 2723 offers a crocheted baby sacquere in shell stitch using peach or pale yellow yarn with complete instructions and materials. The story segment follows Alan Barton and Lucy Villiers in Saigon and Cochin amid a pursuit of the elusive crested hoopoe, with Benoit and Ho Chi Minh guerrillas complicating plans.
Our country correspondent in Corncob Heights reports quirky notes from town life. Ephraim Setback, who predicted autos would fail, was run over by a low flying jet plane on his farm last Thursday. Tom Steady bought a new plow and explained the old one wore out. Town Clerk Tobias Quill is back in office after laryngitis. In service news Pvt. Alvin Ratcher writes of warm weather in Arkansas, while cousin Otis Ratcher in Korea recalls a fertile rice crop. Vandals topple the hitching post, Jim Dandy jokes at the barbershop, and four more haircuts draw tourists. No court cases this week. Johnny Winters fined for speeding on his dad’s tractor. Several locals listed as sick. a wallet zipper mishap and stitches follow. Courthouse bench painted. Labor Day carnival skipped by volunteers. sheriff bans bingo. Flowers glow in the cemetery. Ed Weatherby reports robin sighting amid a memory stretch. No births this week. Chamber of Commerce worried and set to discuss at next meeting.
The piece argues Nehru’s refusal to join the San Francisco peace conference shapes Western and Japanese anxieties about Soviet and Chinese influence. It asserts India’s stance on Ryuku Bonin islands and Formosa hampers Japan’s sovereignty and benefits communist aims, labeling Nehru’s plan as dishonorable and misleading.
An oil industry official argues that undiscovered petroleum and natural gas reserves may be vast and last generations. He notes ongoing exploration, with about 42 000 wells drilled last year yielding nearly 2 000 000 000 barrels, and suggests industry competition will drive gains in years ahead.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a 6.6 percent average freight rate increase that includes a 2.4 percent interim rise from last April. The move raises annual railroad revenues by about 564 million dollars but fails to fully cover rising operating costs, leaving the industry with serious financial strains.
The Senate crime committee, shuttered after brief work, urged creation of state and city crime commissions and a national coordinating council funded with 100000 to study crime nationwide. Local groups would study conditions, cooperate with police, and report to the public while broader federal action remains uncertain.
Historian recounts General Morgan’s 1863 raid through Gallia County. Units entered via Raccoon Township then Huntington and Morgan, crossed the Ohio River near Eight-Mile Island, suffered captures and losses, burned bridges, and seized horses and supplies.
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains mumps spread in contagious disease wards and among children and adults. He notes cooperation with quarantine, the common gland involvement, risk of kidney joints or brain complications, and the rare possibility of male sterility after puberty.
Cleveland obituary notes Myron H. Wilson a retired banker and attorney died yesterday at age 93. Born in the region he built a career in finance and law before retirement. He was active in local civic affairs and known for community service.
The 27th Moravian Church synod in Dover raised pastors' minimum salary to 2700 a year, a 900 increase from the prior 1800 level. Delegates also revised the Church Book of Order to affirm separation between church and state.
A listing of programs for WLWC Channel 6, WTVN Channel 6, and WSA TV Channel 5 noting show titles and time slots for Wednesday and Thursday. Highlights include Kukla Fran and Roberta Quinlan, News Caravan, Theatre Hour, and various afternoon matinees and evening features.
A roster of radio station call letters and broadcast frequencies across Ohio and neighboring states. Includes NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston and others plus FM WOUI. Shows noon to 1 PM and evening slots.
A mixed telecast rundown for Wednesday September 5 lists news, talk, drama and variety programs on multiple networks. Programs include News by Abe, Beulah's Skit, Jack Smith Show, Pete Kelly's Blues, The Falcon, The Fat Man, Dragnet, Esca Drama, Johnny Dollar, and Return of dance bands with Meredith Willson.
The page outlines a dense afternoon and evening radio and club schedule with multiple acts and hosts. Notable entries include 9:00 Breakfast Club, 9:30 Harmony Rangers, 10:30 Double or Nothing, 11:45 Serials, 2:00 Double or Nope, and 4:30 The Bandstand, along with baseball related programming and various host initials such as abe ebs mbs cbe.
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