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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1962
Page
4
A reader asks if a widow should hide her status to remarry, and Abby replies honesty is best. A second letter questions a man lying about his age. A third writes about a pot luck style birthday party and Abby suggests the host should provide refreshments.
The writer urges President Kennedy to inform the American people and back a stronger response to Soviet influence in Cuba. Proposes a naval blockade as a measured option, citing the Monroe Doctrine and Civil War naval leverage, warning against passive or escalatory steps and urging bold leadership.
The piece contrasts President Kennedy’s push to end the $600 million annual postal deficit with a House passed bill facing Senate scrutiny. It highlights feared rate hikes for small newspapers and magazines, noting the burden on the magazine industry and the need for parcel post reforms. It ends with a quoted moral about reciprocity.
The piece analyzes the 1962 electoral landscape, noting Democratic splits in New York City led by Lehman and Roosevelt, the rise of poll-based candidacies, and the impact of Roman Catholic and Jewish candidates on governor races. It compares U S parliamentary and presidential systems and questions party loyalty versus policy in Kennedy era politics.
An advice piece for Paul and other young men urging social detectives to notice a girl's wardrobe, give sincere compliments, and ask for her advice. It argues that making a girl feel important through targeted questions about attire and life choices builds interest and future meetings.
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Metheney included M and Mrs. Frank Oiler and family from Bremen and other relatives from Lancaster Norfolk Virginia Michigan and West Virginia. Nearby hosts welcomed relatives and friends and a stork shower was held for the hostess. Cleatus Harder resumed route duties after a weeks break with Francis Pond serving as substitute. Tom Metheney returned from West Virginia visit.
The piece traces how the Supreme Court’s size shifted seven times from 1801 to 1937, driven by political aims. It notes the Judiciary Act of 1789 set six justices, and presidents from Washington to Roosevelt affected increases or reductions to seven, nine, ten, and back to nine, with key figures like Marshall, Frankfurter, and Field discussed.
Albany notes list numerous Labor Day visits including Athens residents Mrs E J Shan non Gilbert Shannon Mrs Vere Smith and Miss Grace Mallen and others from Columbus Liberty Center Tipp City Dayton and Akron. Families share time with locals such as the Whartons Stanleys and Crossens as extended kinship ties mark the holiday.
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