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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1957

Page

4

Socialized economy warnings from Emerson Schmidt

Emerson P. Schmidt of the Chamber of Commerce warns that if trends continue, 99 percent of the economy could be socialized in 50 years with only one in 100 privately employed. He cites rising government shares of income, growing grants, and regulatory pressure, urging local action to curb intervention and boost productivity and freedom.

Emerson P. Schmidt Chamber of Commerce of United States Dr. Schmidt Washington Schmidt Hokum Buncombe

Register or Lose Your Vote in Athens Election

Athens voters face a Sept 25 registration deadline for the fall election. About 3000 of 4000 to 4500 eligible residents have registered during three days at their precincts, and around 200 more at the board of elections. The article stresses local governance matters and urges unregistered residents to register at the courthouse before the deadline.

Board of Elections Athens

Sea Bright First Aid Saves Newborn in Beach Ambulance Rescue

A Sea Bright First Aid team of 41 volunteers, with two ambulances, responded to a dramatic birth and multiple emergencies over 21 years. They raise funds locally, donate blood, and train in first aid, carrying out 8000 calls with only six ambulance fatalities.

Monmouth Memorial Hospital Long Branch Sea Bright First Aid New Jersey United States Chevry Boro Sea Bright Mouth County Charles Eilenberger Doc Eilenberger Charlie Herb Fowler Fowler Art Shook Olaf Axelson Skip Carlson Edward Garwood Pfifer Cyril Smack Daniel Winters Gilbert Boyer Pfifer Newport

YMCA and YWCA as interdenominational community hubs

Dr George W Crane argues the YMCA and YWCA unite churches and fund youth work, offering facilities a single church cannot. He cites budget impact, future savings, and moral guidance as reasons to support the Y, urging readers to back local campaigns and consider youth investment over other appeals.

YMCA Scouts Camp Fire Girls Salvation Army Red Cross YWCA Chicago Crane

States rights and race questions in the 1950s America

The piece argues that despite Amendments, core issues of states rights, racial equality, and social integration remain divisive. It notes black, Latino, and Catholic conflicts, warns against political agitators, laments enduring prejudice, and calls for peaceful progress over force. Time will ease tensions, not force.

United States South Rummel New Orleans Vatican St. Augustine Tagaste North Africa Carthage Paul Augustine

Things a Columnist Might Never Know

A miscellany of curiosities and trivia from a columnists’ musings about life. Facts range from travel miles to life expectancy of milk, government oversight of a salmon, and quirky quotes about fame, taxes, and taxis.

Columbia River Washington Kathryn Murray U. S Lisa Kirk

Meeting of Washington Ladies Club Ends With Charity Split

Brooks Hays recounts a Washington gathering of mostly wives of congressmen where the treasurer reports a rising deficit. A member proposes giving the deficit to charity with half to the Red Cross and half to the Salvation Army, a motion carried. A clairvoyant is jailed for faking a trance act for 30 days.

Brooks Hays Arkansas U. S Washington, D. C Red Cross Salvation Army Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

State Stores To Abandon Longer Hours In Ohio

Ohio will end late Friday and Saturday liquor store hours in 196 of 246 locations by Oct. 1, citing low use. Only three stores in Gallipolis Jackson and Nelsonville will keep the extended weekend hours, and the Athens outlet will close at 7 p.m. Local liquor control director Robert B. Krupansky announced the plan.

Columbus Robert B. Krupansky Ohio Liquor Control

The Meaning of Anemia in Everyday Health

The article explains that anemia is a symptom rather than a single disease. It outlines that low red blood cell count or hemoglobin signals anemia and can have various underlying causes requiring different treatments.

Little School Memories and Anemia Facts Featured

The piece recalls a cherished small schoolhouse and wardens of teachers and friends in Athens with a tribute to schooling days. It shifts to a medical explainer on anemia, its causes, red blood cells, iron deficiency, and transfusion treatments, noting how recognition and proper care improve outcomes. The Athens Messenger details its publication and mailing info.

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