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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1938
Page
4
Washington reports President Roosevelt reluctantly accepts increased government spending to battle the ongoing business decline. He seeks a path between relief expansion and new loans to municipalities, while Congress resists broader cuts. WPA funding remains a major question as relief dominates the budget outlook.
Grandpa Johnson, over eighty, sits at home near Athens reading a newspaper and listening to radio. He argues that hard work and self reliance will heal individual and national grief, praises two party government, and warns against flashy talkers and back door White House ideologies. He notes past inflation and industrial balance, predicting a stable future if people focus on real needs. Last Saturday he joked about Congress and shared his measured, hopeful view.
Lancaster editorialists condemn Route 33 north and south of the city for rough spots and dangerous curves. They note spending to straighten sections, contrast Fairfield as a step child in road funding, and point to Logan and Hocking County influence in highway allocations.
In a World War II era reflection, the United States delaying helium shipments to Germany triggers talk of improvised substitutes. Hitler urges Vienna to curb banquets, while Vienna reports an earthquake downplayed as minor beside the broader war news.
Washington braces for renewed fight as the Securities and Exchange Commission enforces the holding company act. Large utilities face challenges over inter company service charges while A G E networks and others register and prepare for potential court actions. SEC will audit structures to ensure cost based service and fair voting power distribution with aim of lower rates and stronger utility stocks.
Mr Hopson and SEC officials review a Virginia case involving Virginia Public Service Co an A G E subsidiary based in Alexandria. President Alexander Speer defies orders he calls an A G E milking move. The Virginia State Corporation Commission bars firing Speer pending inquiry and A G E seeks a court injunction.
Wisconsin fishermen debate the merits of using flies and worms with old school anglers arguing the fish alone matter in the sport.
Ralph D. Norris of Glouster on April 5 writes a polemic decrying political abuse and broken promises in Athens County. He contrasts national party shifts with local governance and warns readers about the dangers of tribal politics and self serving leaders.
In El Centro a docketed case involved Patrolman Jack Tackett who tackled Tommy Tackett, an itinerant. The judge ruled there are too many Tacketts in town and ordered the itinerant Tackett to continue his travels.
Jean Burns, 17, who became Australia’s first woman parachute jumper with a 3200 foot descent, toppled on stage a few hours later, striking her head after losing balance and suffering a minor injury.
Windsor Castle will move its famed gold banquet plate to Bank of England vaults if air raid danger rises. A castle estate air raid precaution scheme is under consideration for all state buildings and grounds.
A twenty two year old man expects a partner to be reasonably intelligent. she must be witty, aware of social trends, understand his views, know how to navigate dances, bands, and dating rules, and fit into his idea of the scene.
Officers chosen include Harry Beckley president Homer C Clark vice president C H Harris secretary Harry Foster treasurer Dr John Berry and J H Cline as directors Three hundred attended the Athens Presbyterian Church annual dinner with Dr A B Sias named chairman and F E Harshman secretary F D Forsythe re elected treasurer Prof George McLaughlin re elected financial secretary and M D Hughes re elected trustee Seventeen attended the Athens High School faculty women dinner at Leah Featherstone home with Cora Bailey assistant hostess Rotary luncheon featured student musicians Delores Phelps Christine Porter Rosalie Coffey Janet Bing Ralph Clark Herman Secoy and Paul Saylor with the latter as pianist.
Residents were asked to send letters, camp photos, and rosters to the Ohio Historical Commission or T N Hoover for a statewide World War I history project. Mrs. T R Biddle aided French War Orphans Relief funds. County chair Helen Ullom appointed a committee to assist the district draft board. An ancient torture claim links sleeplessness to insanity and death after ten days.
Joyce Milner and Dick Hamilton plan a clandestine shore escape during a Bermuda Easter cruise. Their motor launch strikes a reef as Obadiah Jones guides them through dark waters. Joyce clings to Dick as they face rising water and an uncertain rescue.
Joyce Obadiah and Dick swim toward a reef after a botched rescue as a strong current and rising tide threaten their escape. They shout for help with no reply, endure hours in the sea, and Joyce tries to stay calm by singing to fend off fears of sea monsters.
A lively Florida visitor tours the Tril Central School where children care for the half size alligator. The animal is expected to gain weight and grow under school supervision.
The Fosket and Blair Market in Orange, Mass. closes after a century in business and its 30 year delivery horse Silver passes with the sale. John and Herbert Daughton founded the store, the area’s oldest grocer.
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