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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1939
Page
4
Partial text lists subscription rates and circulation details for Athens and surrounding counties. Mentions weekly and monthly plans, post office entry, and various county names in a historic newspaper context.
A historical critique argues the Works Progress Administration struggles with mismanagement and a skewed emphasis on relief over work. The piece warns that prioritizing relief weakens morale and efficiency, and urges returning focus to creating meaningful public works to employ people and revive capital.
Editorial notes focus on community progress including Route 50 and Route 33 improvements near Canaanville Athens and Chauncey. Early produce planting in Letart Bottoms, coal shipments from Pomeroy Bend, Logan Boy Scouts spring plans Nelsonville pool operations Galliopolis Burn Ohio Coal deal at Glouster and general upbeat signs as spring arrives.
The garish fence encloses a goldfish pond in Garfield Park Chicago raising questions about its purpose. Scientists explore inducing colorless yolks in hens to aid new recipes for a bride.
Raymond Clapper discusses Roosevelt's wartime broadcast and the limitations of using propaganda to sway German and Italian publics. He notes Hitler and Mussolini control media, the will of people under autocratic rule, and the difficulty of stirring democracy when regimes promise progress and employment.
Washington report outlines the rift between the AFL and CIO over the United Mine Workers contract. John Lewis demands either a closed shop or removal of penalty clauses to deter raids, while AFL funds and miner loyalties influence the stalemate. Officials express limited optimism for a national peace.
Betty Mary Jordan, an American tourist and artist, explores El Paso border town life in Mexico. A suave stranger offers rescue after an unwanted dance invite while Luis Barroan impresses with talent, hinting at a dangerous chase ahead.
The Nelsonville mayor L J Eberle played police chief in The Musical Police Court, part of the Elks Minstrels. End men included Leonard Cooley and George Marshall, with a cast list from Nelsonville. Asa Nelson found his 26 acre Nelson farm gasified overnight near Crooksville. Dr Harry E LeFever, OSU faculty member and former Ohio University student, spoke on a radio program. The Mechanicsburg Community Club program featured Mrs J W Hudson and several Misses Seiple Sutton Burson.
Total Americans killed in France numbered 74 853 Those taken prisoners numbered 4 777 missing in action 4 951 and wounded 198 Matilda I Grimes Athens became the bride of Michael A Caruso Orange N J Caruso a soldier in service at Camp Humphreys Va was the nephew of singer Enrico Caruso Miss Mildred Brown a yeomanette in service at Norfolk was commended for her high standing and efficiency in a letter to her parents The essay by Elizabeth Horn won honorable mention in a state wide Back to School Drive The City Council president L W Roberts reported his car missing to Chief of Police Carl Porter Then Roberts son drove up with the car and he did not know another family member could drive.
A quiz of quick facts covers government power to requisition vessels in war, depth of focus in lenses, red tape as delay, deportation figures for 1938, the Order of the Garter, the first Hungarian university, the original B and O Railroad name, and the weight of a U S dime.
The Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 13th St Washington invites readers to send questions by enclosing eight three cent stamps for replies. Legal and medical advice are not provided or extended.
New Straitsville April 17 The junior class presents Simple Simon Simple at 8 pm Friday April 21 under Miss Mabel Price. Reserved seats go on sale at Brown's parlors Tuesday. Cast includes Simon Simple Bill Hunter Sophie Simple Meida Emerick Sammy Simple Stella Simple Connie Nixon Sally Ann Glenna Thompson Minerva Webb Mary Purgeon Hazel Hawkins Peggy Ward Thankful Barlow Hotel Elite staff Elwood Elkins Bill Greene Dorothea Ducksworth Charlene Davis.
Ernest Tait found his Cleveland room ransacked after a movie. Ten dollars vanished and his revolver fired. He later discovered a bullet embedded in the mattress, suggesting the intruder wounded himself accidentally.
For over twenty years physicians have tested vaccines against whooping cough noting multiple germ varieties and dosage forms. A San Francisco study of 211 vaccinated infants versus 182 unvaccinated showed 9 of 29 exposed vaccinated children contracted the disease while 3 of 32 unvaccinated did, suggesting meaningful protection when vaccines are properly used. Parents should seek vaccination for their children during outbreaks.
A Public Forum letter from Donald Martin of New Marshfield and Henry S Dennis of Trimble denounces delayed and reduced teacher salaries in Ohio's Athens County. They call for immediate payment or school closures, compare teachers to miners, criticize political mismanagement, and urge action to end wage withholding amid Depression era strain.
A writer attacks local chiseler influence and defends government aid to feed the hungry. He cites personal hardship including his wife and two children, a three room shack, and lack of onions, noting he and others struggle while supposed profiteers profit. He pledges to protect his family from starvation.
George W. Williams of Gloucester argues against John Lewis and CIO influence in the miners strike. He alleges misused funds, calls for an audit, and condemns relief-funded favoritism while urging accountability and constitutional adherence in UMWA operations.
About 200 pheasants that spent winter at the Berkshire County jail in Pittsfield will be released in April. They will be distributed throughout the county to benefit sportsmen and provide hunting opportunities.
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