This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1953
Page
4
A sweeping column argues farm price declines reflect broader market forces rather than party blame. It traces the postwar surplus, price supports, U S Europe demand, and policy shifts under Truman and Eisenhower, warning neither party solved the core balance between production and consumption.
A columnist critiques Washingtonitis the belief that Washington is the center of everything and notes two opposing groups: locals who worship the city and expatriates who belittle America. The piece urges humility and suggests travel to see how the rest of the country lives to gain perspective.
Greer questions Ethel Goodfield about Rose French's illness and possible murder. He uncovers tensions over money and family as Dr. Severn notes renewed interest in Rose's case and hints at a murder theory. The scene ends with an uneasy exchange and a promise to reconvene.
In this psychology column the author argues that readers should not seek private tutoring from doctors or rely on experts to solve personal problems. He cites biblical parables to warn against dependence and urges use of educational materials and self reliance to avoid unhappiness, divorce, and undesired dependence on psychiatrists.
The column lists numerous social visits around Vinton and nearby towns. Families from Charleston W Va Columbus Newark New Carlisle Rio Grande Berea Ky Jackson Bidwell Dayton attend gatherings with local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGhee Mrs. John Hutchinson and Mrs. Anna Higgins.
Dr Edwin P Jordan reviews parent queries on child habits and illnesses. A two year old rocking, a seven year old nose picking, and a three month old with suspected milk allergy are discussed with advice to remain calm and patient. An eleven year old with undescended testes faces injection versus surgery options and timing before puberty.
The text advises calmness and restraint to overcome minor morning annoyances. In the evening Moon in Leo brings pleasure from entertaining and hosting activities. It encourages hospitality, new friendships, and kindness to children, with upcoming months bringing unexpected changes and increased business for tomorrow’s birthday.
The passage urges vigilant attention to December opportunities expected to improve financial status, notes tension from mid October to mid November due to Mars Venus and Neptune in the Sun Sign, advises emotional control and persistence, and predicts domestic harmony and a self confident, ambitious child born that day.
Laurylville La Les Amies class of Adelphi Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs Lloyd Whisler with Mrs Merwin McClelland presiding and devotions by Mrs Tom Rose. Also present were a list of members and visitors in attendance. Funeral services were held for Mrs Arthur Congreve at Adelphi Methodist Church with surviving family listed.
Television schedules list WLWC and other stations with daily time changes and possible incomplete logs this week after the shift to standard time. Programs include Comedy Carnival, Sports Today, Eddie Fisher, This Is Your Life, Firestone and various dramas and news blocks across channels WLWC WSAZ and WRNS with late sports and theater offerings.
RAM PROGRAMS 12 45 Weekday games play by play MBS radio and NBC ABC WCOOL Cincinnati NBC WLW Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus MB3 WHKC Columbus WCHS Charleston WATH Athens WPAR Parkersburg WJEH Gallipolis Other WMOA Marietta STATION WOU FM 915 KC Monday through Friday noon to p me 700 KC 12% KC 920 KC 1460 KC wecce 10 KC 580 KC 4p KC 1480 KC 980 KC 460 KC
A detailed broadcast grid lists programs from 6:00 to 4:00, including News, Sports, dramas, and variety shows with stations CBS ABC NBC and local entities. Notable entries include News and Commentary at 7:00, My Son Jeep at 8:00, The Great Gliders and Dr. Christian at 6:30, and Mary Margaret McBride at 2:00, with multiple serials and music programs throughout the day.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.