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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1939
Page
4
The Athens Messenger published weekdays with a large Sunday edition. Gordon K. Bush is publisher and general manager, Charles H. Harris managing editor, and John W. Cullen Co. handles advertising. Subscriptions available by carrier or mail in multiple Ohio counties with varied rates.
Congressman Tom Jenkins condemns the TVA majority report as a public disappointment and warns congressional approval would allow continued borrowing to fund the project. The piece argues the White House backed TVA, harming coal miners, railroad workers, and taxpayers while debt grows and accountability remains elusive.
A Washington observer contends that over six years nearly every reform or regulation was paired with a proclaimed emergency. While some emergencies existed, most served as a pretext for new plans. The true emergency is the national debt, which has more than doubled, even as taxes rose to cover federal spending.
Northwestern University scholar Prof. Newman F. Baker catalogs bizarre Kansas laws such as banning snake eating in public and forbidding hitching a stallion near worship places. He notes the persistence of outdated statutes and wonders about a repeal crusade.
Amy Johnson calls for women to fly in war time arguing they are qualified to operate war planes. She questions why women pilots should be barred while women are bombed at home with no recourse.
Moscow indicates a softer stance toward espionage cases as it decorates reforms aimed at easing penalties. The editorial line hints the Soviet regime seeks a source of pride amid a tightening security climate.
Washington columnist Raymond Clapper argues that Mussolini and Hitler aim to push continental expansion toward a showdown with Britain. He contends only indirect U.S. interest exists beyond seapower, warning that Albania’s occupation signals Rome-Berlin aims to dominate Europe and strain British naval reach.
Bruce Catton previews the national parole conference opening April 17 in Washington. Experts argue the country now has 49 separate parole systems, with findings from a three day study to guide a unified, better system focused on protecting society.
A strong parole system requires substantial staffing of experts and adequate funding, but shortages in those areas create the core trouble.
A Cleveland master of ceremonies wed in a nightclub setting with guests seated for the reception rather than juggling items like demi-tasse cups cake and ice cream while standing on one foot.
The text notes the Netherlands expanding its air force to reduce crowding and mentions unconventional fashion ideas like swimming suits designed to resemble stained-glass windows, with a revealing back window.
Signed by John Bogart the letter argues unemployment and breadlines of the 1930s led to a Democratic recovery era with social security pensions and bank reforms. It warns of a future Republican debt and questions the party’s ability to improve the lot of the underdog while urging readers to consider the political shift after voting.
Charles R. Larson from Portland Millfield urges elected leaders to govern effectively and criticizes WPA relief misallocation. He notes unemployment since 1937 and declines blame on the government, urging voters to choose capable leaders in the 1940 election.
A letter to the forum protests WPA selection methods accusing foremen of drawing names from a box and alleging favoritism. The writer, with five dependents, claims pay of 14 to 18 dollars weekly and criticizes office staff for lacking empathy. The author warns judgment will come and mentions a boss told to avoid certain workers.
A letter from William Swindell of Glouster on April 6 accuses Bricker of cutting Dem ocrats from highway work and alleges WPA bosses mislead workers, lay off families, preserve chiselers, and compares political acts to Hitler’s expansion, asserting Booth once held power in the county.
A medical overview stresses four key life stages for girls Birth adolescence marriage and the end of reproductive life Examines how early and late onset of changes may signal glandular issues and the need for medical guidance Regular checkups and prompt treatment for infections are urged to protect both physical and mental health.
GEO. SAMS of Nelsonville writes that Wil son has placed longtime friends in jobs, asking if more Republicans should be considered. He predicts future voters will weigh who gets work, noting others who have waited two years were left out while those given positions advance. April 7.
In San Diego two jobless youths pleaded guilty to defrauding a hotel innkeeper. Municipal Judge Dean Sherry sentenced them to six months on a road camp, suspended on condition they obtain employment. both quickly found work.
Hard rock and placer mines in Oregon produced 2,698,500 dollars in gold in 1938, State Mining Bureau reports. The figure marks the second largest annual output since gold discovery in 1852, boosted by higher metal prices.
A collection of quick factual Q and A covering 1937 forest fire acres 21 980 500, dry cement durability, plural use of scissors, mail delivery rights, expulsion of Jews from Spain 1498, Chopin Prelude, Anti Cigarette League address, male teacher percentage about 16, hosiery trade associations, and cautions against homemade electric fence chargers with advice to use manufactured equipment.
A notice from The Messenger's Service Bureau requests readers enclose a three cent stamp for replies to factual questions. It states legal and medical advice cannot be given and no extended research will be undertaken. Mail should be addressed to Messengers Service Bureau 1013 13th St Washington DC The Editor.
Meigs County Commissioners used a $600 crowd fund earmarked at 25 cents per head, but the money has been exhausted amid widespread crew shootings involving men and boys. Athens League of Women Voters presented three one act plays titled Setting the Nation Right Dearie Won’t Do and Cabbages featuring many participants including Mrs J W Hudson Mrs O E McClure Mrs Frank Cone Mrs C O Clark Mrs Ralph Dalton Mrs A D Townsend Mrs E J Shannon Mrs Carl Ferguson Mrs Harry Junod Mrs Adda Miller Mrs Charles Evans Mrs John Dowler Mrs W L Gard Mrs J C McClanahan Mrs A F Hixon Mrs D C Snow Mrs Friend Love Mrs Elery Michael Miss Mariana Bing Mrs E D Cooley and Mrs A Laverty.
Prof and Mrs Alex Root along with Mrs Mary Root and Mrs Dewey Root traveled to Chillicothe to see Dewey Root of the 136th Field Artillery. Miss Mary Junod from Norfolk Va on ten day leave. Mrs Mary Farley learns of her son John Farley's arrival in New York. James Hoak newly released from coast artillery visited Supt G F Morgan. Corporal Roy M Pierce of Battery C 136th Field Artillery visited his parents. Soldiers aboard a Athens bound troop train included Elmer Haney Loveland and Ellis Sibley Gallipolis with the 11th Engineers. Dalton's Dancing Academy announces a beginner's class.
Betty Mary Jordan courts officers Sheridan Starr and Hope Kildare while they guard a San Felipe Canyon crossing in hopes of stopping Mexican smuggling aliens led by Luis Barro. The pair camp behind a rock, await nightfall, and endure a long vigil as they suspect a crossing tonight. The trio shares tension over Betty’s interest and Barro’s possible plan.
Fourteen members of the Dorcas Class at Wollister A B Sunday School met at Mrs Amanda Hawkins home. Readings were given by three members and a song by Mrs Hawkins. A lunch was served. May meeting set for Mrs Annie Hodgson home. 4 H Club plans discussed for girls ages 10 to 20 while a boys club may form with the Boy Scout troop.
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