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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1953

Page

4

Idle Living as Health Plan Promotes Global Tariff Debate

In a tongue in cheek essay, Hal Boyle argues loafing can boost longevity while switching to a broader tariff lowering plan for global trade. He outlines a State Department proposal to reduce average tariff levels across 10 main import categories, aiming for wider mutual concessions and greater protection of key domestic industries. The piece connects a sentiment for easier living with policy moves from Geneva to Congress, and it recalls Athens Ohio's Warren Barn as a memory of a vanished livery era.

Hal Boyle New York Geneva Switzerland State Department Commission On Foreign Economic Free World Congress United States Cordell Hull Athens Warren Ohio Warren Brothers Jesse Sam Athens County Congress St Main Street Carpenter Street Legion

Tax outlook for 1954 promises individual income cut

Washington notes a likely 10 percent cut in 1954 individual income taxes, effective on 1954 income, while social security tax rises from 1 to 2 percent. Some excise taxes may drop for items like liquor and cigarettes, but delays are possible. Congress faces debates on dependents, education for over-18 students, alimony rules, and potential new taxes amid 1954 election pressures.

Congress Eisenhower House Congressional Committee

Dear Home Pass formula for witty dates survives teenage muddle

Dr Crane explains a dating counsels tactic the DEAR HOME PALS method to prevent awkward pauses on dates. Roberta a 16 year old junior learns to analyze a companion for a virtue and offer a compliment then pose a follow up question to keep dialogue flowing.

Roberta

Varicose Vein Treatment Discussed By Dr Jordan

Dr Jordan explains varicose veins as swollen surface veins from valve failure. Surgery or injecting agents remove or close veins while internal leg veins repurpose blood flow. recovery varies and risk of ulcers or swelling motivates treatment. Elastic stockings do not cure but aid certain cases after surgery.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Stars For Tomorrow VIBRATIONS Focus on Real Estate and Antiquities

The Stars For Tomorrow VIBRATIONS highlight home and family matters with emphasis on real estate, agriculture, antiques, and community issues. Participation in welfare projects is encouraged while business talks should avoid controversy. stay true to ideals if principles are involved.

Initiative Drives Gains and Creative Prospects Ahead

The text urges initiative as key to gains and forward progress. It notes mental and creative workers are favored, with the next three months a propitious period for ventures requiring courage and energy. December brings financial prosperity and good social and domestic health. A child born today is described as imaginative and gentle.

Pilgrim Fellowship Meeting At Coolville Hosts Roast

A record attendance of 46 marked a Pilgrim Fellowship gathering at the Ireland Congregational Church district home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Henry with a wiener roast. Larry Henry, son of the Henrys, is president. The event honored participants in Mrs. Henrys musical program from the quarterly Coolville Ireland and Centennial churches meeting. The note lists several local visitors and planned next meeting at 7 30 p m Sunday with President Larry Henry.

Coolville Pilgrim Fellowship Ireland Attie Ross Hal Wilson Columbus Edward Wyer Near Madge Taylor Stewart Carl Brandeberry Athens R. E. Linton Bartlett Jacob Williams Leora Etta Dunfee Lara Hays Middletown Lily Dunfee Wilbur Dodd Pilgrim Youth Fellowship of Ireland District Larry Henry Robert Tantheroy Germany John Tantheroy Paul Hawkins

Two Area Soldiers Promoted to Corporal

Logan and Gallipolis men were promoted to corporal while serving with Army units in different parts of the world. John R. Frazier, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Frazier of 27 Neil Ave. Gallipolis, is serving at Fort Richardson Alaska. Richard R. Leffier, husband of Julia Faye Leffier of Logan, is with a military police company in Vienna.

Logan and Gallipolis John R. Frazier John W. Frazier Neil Ave Fort Richardson Alaska Richard R. Leffier Julia Faye Leffier Logan Vienna

Maps Grow Clues in Goodfield House Mystery

Captain Greer uncovers two road maps hidden in Mrs. Goodfield’s California room. Marginal notes list baseball teams and city hints, linking Rose to the Goodfields and suggesting a shared past or danger. The case widens as Ada Murphy’s photo enters the scene and new suspects emerge.

Local social notes and family updates from Corning area

Mr and Mrs Ralph Hardy visited Rev and Mrs William Moore in Cincinnati. Mrs Verna Plant spent a week visiting relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Hutson Dew returned home after a six day trip to Akron and Barberton. They also visited Mrs Grace Foreman near Coshocton. Miss Charlene Levering of Columbus spent a weekend with her mother Mrs Emmett Levering. The former Betty Neal Zanesville recently married. The Neal family formerly lived here. Mr and Mrs B E Decore Gladys Hettick are parents of a daughter now with three children total. Mr and Mrs Henry Kecks returned after several weeks in Michigan. Mrs Mary Bulick now resides at the County Home on Somerset Road. Mr and Mrs John Sicilian became great grandparents when their granddaughter Sharon Wright gave birth to a son. the child died at birth and was interred at New Lexington. Mrs J B Richardson

B. E. Decore Gladys Hettick Henry Kecks Michigan Mary Bulick Somerset Road John Sicilian Sharon Wright New Lexington J. B. Richardson

Good Neighbor Club Adopts Donation for Patient Care

The Sharpsburg group met with Mrs. Howard Gifford presiding in the president's absence. Jennie Leoffler led the devotions and members voted a donation to aid in patient care. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. Mary Catherine Anderson and Mrs. Wilma Smith.

Sharpsburg Good Neighbor Club Howard Gifford Carl Quinn Jennie Leoffler Mary Catherine Anderson Wilma Smith

Television Schedules and Time Changes Noted

The note explains daylight saving time adjustments and lists a long slate of TV programs across stations WLWC WSAZ WBNS and more with-air times for days Thursday to Wednesday, noting potential incomplete logs this week due to the change.

The Messenger

World Series coverage and weekday radio schedule

Radio stations across Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky outline coverage for the World Series ending September 30 with 12:45 pm start times and a weekday program lineup. The schedule lists MBS NBC ABC network notes and local stations WSAZ WCHS WBNS and more, detailing news sports and entertainment airs through late evening.

WLWC Channel 4 Sports Today Ohio News Milton Berle Fireside Theatre Circle Theatre Bob Considine Family Playhouse Dave Garroway Ruth Lyons Kate Smith Welcome Travelers Atom Squad Gabby Hayes Howdy Doody Eddie Fisher News Caravan Joan Little Margie TV Theatre Bonina Meditation the Bennetts Maida’s Kitchen Wbns-Tv Curt Massey Lopez Margaret McBride Abe Abe McGuire Tennessee Ernie Jane Pickena Cbs Cbe Jack Owens Abe Bruce Dan Mid-West Abe-Mbs MBS Radio NBC ABC WCOL Cincinnati WLW Columbus WSAZ Huntington WBNS MBS WHKC WCHS Charleston WATH Athens WPAR Parkersburg Cbs Kiddies Abo-Mbs-West Cbs News Beulah Cba Abe the Chevaliers Cbs Starr of Space Abe Gabriel Heatter One Man's Family Bonnie Lou Abc People Are Funny Abe Spillane Rosemary Clooney Abe Sammy Kaye Barrienberg Abeo Ang Deere Abe News & Comment Wilkie Cbs News & Music Stan Kenton State of Nation All Nets

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World Today By James Marlow Washington WEA Service DR. Crane George W. Crane Case J-302 Roberta G Northwestern University Dr. Jordan Margaret Millar Torgoret Iblidhers Random Howe Lopat Greer Willett Goodfield Ventura Boulevard Ortega Ethel Goodfield Ada Murphy Murphy Barrett Goodfield House Canada Mexico California Los Angeles San Diego Sacramento San Francisco Carbonaro New York Yankees Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Philadelhia Athletics St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phils St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Phil Cleve Gary Paul and Minnie Pierre Billings Vegas Tucson Palace Hotel Redlands Hospital Col Sors Westcott Clinic George Samson L. A Town House Rose Mrs. Cushman Mrs. Goodfield Willett Corning Wsaz-Tv Sports Eye Weathercast Eddy Arnold Miltton Berle Fireside Theater Circle Theater Red Buttons TV Theater Hawkins Ray Bolger Godfrey and Friends Quo Linkletter Gene Autry Pepper Clift Abe Godfrey Ebs Thor Bob Hope Abe Ladies Fair Abe Queen
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