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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1939

Page

4

Athens Messenger Page Four Publication Details

Information on publication schedule publisher editors and affiliations for The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. including frequencies, offices, association memberships, and subscription rates across several Ohio counties.

The Athens Messenger Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Frinting CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Obio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association

Mind Our Own Business On US Involvement

A critical editorial urges Americans to curb President Roosevelt’s influence on foreign policy. It argues overreliance on his rhetoric risks drawing the nation into a European war and warns about secret armament deals and conferences that could threaten economics and security.

Roosevelt Congress Europe Mr. Roosevelt

Keeping the Lines Open and the Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation spent $15,000,000 last year on public health education and research. In 1938 it funded 592 fellowships costing $754,000 for students from 47 countries, with 385 studying abroad, signaling leadership against rising barriers to knowledge and exchange.

Rockefeller Foundation Foundation

War Department expands fingerprinting of civilian staff

The War Department reports progress on universal civilian fingerprinting with 30 000 of 70 000 workers recorded. Officials say the program will help identify undesirables and aid future detection of security risks across arsenals and bases.

War Department Canal Zone

Clapper Discusses Neutrality Law and Pittman Plan

Raymond Clapper reviews neutrality legislation reaction in Washington. He notes Senator Pittman proposes a compromise revision retaining key safeguards against involuntary involvement in war while evaluating the cash and carry provision set to expire May 1. The article defends the act’s sanctions on arms shipments and travel by Americans aboard belligerent ships.

Washington Roosevelt State Department Key Pittman Senate Foreign Relations Committee Europe United States

Catton Examines Roosevelt Reorganization Powers

Bruce Catton analyzes the Roosevelt administration’s failed push for a broad reorganization of the federal government. He notes limits, approved powers, and agencies protected from abolition, outlining the scope of action remaining to the President.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Communications, Power and Trade Commissions ICC SEC NLRB Coast Guard and Tariff Commission Civil Service Commission

Roosevelt trips boost business, Barton says

Bruce Barton notes Roosevelt travel stimulates business, particularly rail, telephone, and telegraph sectors, while some worry age makes loyalty seem questioned as government missteps spark critique.

Roosevelt Bruce Barton

Middleport Musicians Shine In Heath Church Program

Junior musicians performed in a musical program at Heath M. E. Church. Piano solos featured Charles Brooks and others while violin solos included Janet Stansbury and Dan Farmer. A car owned by A B Johnson bore five kittens Siamese tied, and Ellis Leroy was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Shaffer. Friendship Music Club met at Miss Jean Clark’s with Ellen Stokoe and others on the program.

Middleport Heath M. E. Church Charles Brooks Carmen Haddox Janet Hecox Betty Reed Corrina Morgan Jean McKay Gordon Harris Virginia Gregg Virginia Stanley Ellen Jane Mygatt Margaret McBride Harry Graham Elizabeth Bradford Margaret McElhenny Janet Stansbury Dan Farmer Paul Haptonstall Anna May Ackley Charles Bradbury Eugene Harris Allen Bradford A. B. Johnson Columbus St Nelsonvill Friendship Music Club Jean Clark Ellen Stokoe Riley Gaskill Mable McBride Bobby Hutchins Gertrude Reed Catharine Wilkes Betty Gilham

Local notables share updates from travels and service

Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs Harry Foster and daughter Martha returned from four weeks in Florida. Lieutenant Walter C Rogers a former Ohio University student was in Athens en route to visit his mother Mrs Mary Rogers Wellston. Sergeant Howard L Goodwin who went overseas with the 83rd Division and was then with A P O No 762 at Le Mans sent Postmaster Lash an article on the difficulties faced by postal detachment men in France. Pete Collins returned from Camp Sherman with his brother James Collins. J A Fuller and Frank Richey returned from a trip to Chillicothe.

Harry Foster Martha Florida Walter C. Rogers Ohio University Athens Mary Rogers Wellston Howard L. Goodwin 83Rd A.P.O. No le Mans Lash France

Quick Q and A From Miscellaneous Historical Queries

A historical quiz format answers questions on religious ordination of Lewis Carroll, first Revolutionary War clash at Point Pleasant, Capitol dome statue meaning, 1937 extra Congress session dates, screech owl call, British gas producing trucks, pronunciation of Arkansas, and shredded wheat calories.

Lewis Carrol Point Pleasant W. Va U. S Washington Roosevelt Arkansas

Prostate Gland Changes and Modern Surgical Options

Medical overview on prostate development from youth to old age, including enlargement, infection, and cancer risk. Describes non surgical and surgical treatments such as bladder irrigation and transurethral resection, noting success with modern techniques and careful patient selection.

Bradford Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Illness

Mrs Gladys Hendricks of Parkersburg visits her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Russell. Mrs Haze Hager of Naylors Run visits daughter Mrs Ed Cambron. Mrs Clarence Might returns from a visit with son and daughter in law in Rushville. Bible School attendance was 82. Colt owned by John Eskew died recently. Mrs Ed Russell visited Ed Hysell in Pomeroy. Mrs John Eskew ill. Verna Hysell and Holdship Archer of Bradbury spend Sunday with the Buck and Hysell households.

Ed Hysell Pomeroy John Eskew Verna Hysell Holdship Archer Bradbury Frank Buck Charles Hysell

Border Adventure serial climaxes with a daring rescue

Betty Mary Jordan fires on an alien to save Hope Kildare during a night raid by smugglers. Sheridan Starr and Betty Mary tend the wounded after a chaotic fight as the prisoners surrender. the group reflects on the immigrants' hopes and the cost of danger after the night.

Betty Mary Jordan Sheridan Starr Hope Kildare Starr Luis Barro Betty Mary Culiacan America

Old church on the hill inspires memories in Albany

Poet Adeline Parker recalls the Pleasant on M. E. Church in Albany Ohio with fond reverence for a hilltop church its spire bell and pews. The scene shifts to Hope Kildare Betty Mary and Sherry amid a dawn ride guarding prisoners after a battle as they plan a shared celebration and await aid.

Wildwood The Vale Adeline Parker Albany Ohio

Chatfield Preaching At Pilgrim Church

Revival at Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Streets draws crowds as evangelist R W Chatfield delivers a series of sermons. Friday night 7 30 titled Dang ers Dilly Dallying with Destiny, Saturday night Red Lanterns at Dangerous Crossings for Reckless Drivers, Sunday School 9 30 with Dave Jackson, sermon 10 30 Gods Leadings Has No Short Cuts, youth meeting 6 45 led by Miss Norma Hartman, final sermon 7 30 The Door of Mercy, mid week prayer 7 30 Wednesday. Special singing at each service.

Pilgrim Church Washington Congress Sts R. W. Chatfield Dave Jackson Chatfield Norma Hartman

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