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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
4
Athens newspaper details former editor staff and publishing info. Subscription rates listed by carrier and mail across multiple Ohio counties with annual and short term options.
Police praise swift capture of three suspects in the brutal killing of Athens County filling station operator John O'Brien. Interagency cooperation and continuous pursuit led to quick arrests, underscoring the district's resolve to curb violent crime. The case is hailed as a deterrent to budding criminals in Southeastern Ohio.
A West Virginia coal man argues that prioritizing utilization over production is essential as markets shrink. He says cooperation among operators, miners, and communities is needed to educate the public, combat competition from oil and gas, and restore coal’s appeal, hoping for a regional revival despite declines in production and old payrolls.
Analysis notes Japan faces heavy China war costs and troop strains in Manchukuo while considering withdrawing forces. Russia holds 300,000 to 600,000 nearby troops with submarines at Vladivostok and faces wider European tensions. Both powers show restraint as industrial readiness gaps persist.
From Los Angeles and New York comes Professor Oscar Bush a self styled world wide congressman proposing a created money system via government funded coupon books called God's coupons. He claims to have met with President Roosevelt and urges mass distribution by Christmas while denying taxation or interest.
Washington report notes Dr. Stanley High publically mocked by the White House for predicting a liberal conservative split in the Democratic Party. His Feb 6 1937 article, titled Whose Party Is It, foresaw Vice President Garner as the likely restorer of old Democratic order by 1940.
A broad survey notes London society women adopting tattooing, a first diamond zipper released, and a dog beauty parlor opening in Los Angeles. German scientists claim crustless bread could alter hair and race stereotypes amid tense Russia Japan tensions with border clashes.
Leonard Tucker of Athens protests Mr. Bryan's treatment of Russellism. He argues harmonizing scriptures prove Russell's teaching, cites II John 7 and I Timothy 2:6 9, claims Jesus gave his flesh for the world and warns against destroying the flesh while questioning where the assimilated body of matter went. He invites Mr. Bryan to explain. July 26.
Ruth Millett offers guidance to women facing a lost romance. Do not linger in grief or cling to past loves. Preserve self respect, stay active, and pursue new relationships to heal. The piece argues that a fresh romance is the sure cure for lingering heartbreak.
Ten years ago the Athens County Court house event drew about 2000 spectators as Daredevil J M Diehl scaled the courthouse. Golf pro Art Smith left for Cincinnati for a short stay. W W Coe and wife resumed life at home after a farm visit near Guysville. Bridget Gallagher wed Michael Paul Shannon at St Pauls Catholic. Helen Peoples visited Columbus on business. Twenty years back Vesle river stand recounted with Fismes battles and 700 plus American casualties. Mrs F W Bush planned a Chicago vacation. Mrs J M Higgins headed to Boston to see kin. John Shields reported overseas arrival of son Bird with Battery C 136th FA.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains heart function and reserve power, how overtaxing factors raise failure risk, and why rest is essential. It notes signs of heart failure like breathlessness and blue-tinged skin, and advises reducing exertion and maintaining rest, with severe cases needing bed rest.
Mr. and Mrs. Cline Jenkins and son Ray were called to New Boston for the death of William Jenkins. Funeral services were held Friday. Mrs. George McKibben and family attended multiple funerals in Columbus and Chillicothe. The piece notes visits by McKibben relatives, local move ins and outs, and a lengthy western trip by Mr. and Mrs. J E King with friends from Athens visiting Hollywood, sixteen states and Mexico.
Readers submit poems bearing name and address. The column features memoriallike verses and reflective pieces about travel, longing, nature, and faith. Notable entries include a humorous spoof about Douglas Corrigan and longing for an untamed, quiet woodland shrine, plus a dawn poem and youthful reflections from Ohio contributors.
Nikki Jerome and Steve Mallory confront Sarto and armed cohorts at a Wyoming ranch. After a tense standoff, Woody traps Sarto, Rance is wounded, and Steve subdues the gang while Uncle Jim tenders the injured. Fiske reveals clues as to his role and Bancroft’s fate, setting up the cliffhanger.
A. B. Burton the geologist warns Utah's dead sea is expanding while Abraham Levine notes he has not seen a game despite 15 years with the Cleveland Indians. Homer Cummings argues America grows yet preserves its freedom amid change.
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