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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1938

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Advertising Rates and Editions Info

Page four details publication schedule and offices for The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co including editors and publishers. It lists associations, business policies, and subscription rates by carrier and mail in multiple Ohio counties.

Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association United Press John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan, Vinton Washington

Knees Read Character In Hollywood Fashion Advice

Dance director Le Roy Prinz proposes reading character from knee shape with long knees signaling loyalty and round knees talent. He notes knees offer clues at beaches and dances but warns hems may hide temper. evening gowns invert readings as romances bloom.

Hollywood LeRoy Prinz Prinz

Safer Three Lane Road Wins Praise At Safety Institute

A national highway safety training conference favored the three lane road over a four lane highway, noting fewer driver interactions when lanes are clear. Experts warned many drivers avoid the middle lane, while four lane drivers stay centered, suggesting personal lane habits influence safety.

National Institute For Highway Safety

Athens voters approve school bond for new gym and facilities

The Athens community applauds a bond issue funding a modern gymnasium auditorium for East and West Athens, a 2000 seat high school stadium, night lighting for games, and upgraded kitchens. Supt. Pendry and the Board of Education receive commendation for foresight and improving school plants for students and families.

Athens East Athens West Athens Harper C. Pendry Board of Education

Ohio sales tax index shows mixed results for seven months

Ohio's Sales Tax Index compares receipts with 1937 seven months earlier and notes the state lag at 27 percent. Athens County trails at 20 percent, while other regions vary. The report highlights wide gaps by line of business, with grocery and meat sales down 18 percent and automotive trades differing.

Ohio Athens County

Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler

Westbrook Pegler argues against Senator Sherman Minton and Senator Minton over parliamentary immunity and press censorship. He condemns privileges used to defame and maneuver against critics, calling for accountability for both politicians and press. Pegler asserts free speech carries responsibilities for lawmakers and journalists alike.

Fair Westbrook Pegler New York Sherman Minton United States Senate Congressional Record Congress Capitol Hill Minton

Behind the Scenes In Washington by Rodney Dutcher

The Committee for Industrial Organization plans to expand organizing as business improves, aiming to preserve its initials while weighing new names. The convention in October will address internal fights over Communism, with leaders like John L. Lewis and Sidney Hillman to define constitutional provisions. The Labor’s Non-Partisan League gauges primaries’ results, noting gains in some states and defeats in others, amid a mixed economic outlook and varied industry sales trends.

Rodney Dutcher Washington Committee For Industrial Organization John L. Lewis Lewis Coal Commission Sidney Hillman Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America United Mine Workers Homer Martin United Automobile Workers International Ladies’ Garment Workers C. LO League Maury Maverick Texas McFarlane William J. Driver Arkansas Rules Committee Driver C. SO C. I

Restatorium intrigues in a Connecticut haunted hotel

In a Connecticut house inherited by Haywire House Dwin and Sally Pennington, they convert it into the Pennington Pennington Restatorium. Bull Griffin and Tony Spaldini threaten to stay, pay, and plot, while Sally maneuvers with sharp wit. A violent past chase, comic banter, and a growing romance unfold as the trio stabilizes amid chaos.

Kinkaid Parker Connecticut Sally Pennington Brind Restatorium Bull Griffin Tony Spaldini Mr. Griffin Sally Harknesses Kinks Parker Pennington - Parker Restatorium Bull Bronx Cheese Tony New Haven Queens Griffin Spaldini

Health Hints on Comfort Station Sanitation

Leading distributors of fuel and water gear push certification for cleanliness of public restrooms. Emphasizes thorough washing twice daily, washable materials, no eating, horizontal drinking fountains, single use towels, impervious toilets, regular cleaning and painting, and concealed toilet paper receptacles. Regular inspections urged to meet sanitation duties.

America

Public Forum Letters to the Editor Policy

A newspaper column invites signed reader comments on current events. Contributions must be signed and appear with the signature. Letters should be concise to allow multiple items in a single day.

Franklin Sayings Echo Across Time in Messenger Column

Editor Charles E Miller from Athens recalls Benjamin Franklin phrases written long ago but still true today. Read twice for timeless economic and personal discipline counsel. The list includes Lost time is never found again and Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise.

the Messenger Benjamin Franklin Charles E. Miller Athens Aug

Faith and mock Rose Jubilee notes from readers

Readers submit verses touching faith and humanity with names and addresses. Charles E Sellars from Glouster Ohio, Pasadena California note a postmaster general stamp rejection due to busy engravers. Alvin Lodge of Millersville Pennsylvania invents a remote control lawn mower letting a sitter on the porch guide mowing.

Pasadena James A. Farley Millersville Alvin Lodge

We the Women on Educating Women

Pearl Buck argues American women are mistreated by being overeducated for limited roles. The piece contends women lack equal professional use of skill, yet asserts intelligent, educated women derive happiness from education and can pursue personal growth even without equal work opportunities.

Pearl Buck Harper’s Magazine

Straitsville Personal Mention and Local Greetings

Aug 17 Straitsville notes a social afternoon hosted by Miss Barbara Otstot for 4-H girls and pumpkin show prep. Many residents visit relatives, travel, or welcome new births, with lists of kin in Columbus, Cambridge, Logan, Cincinnati, and beyond.

New Straitsville Barbara Otstot Richard Jones Thelma Orndorf Jones White Cross Hospital Columbus

New Plymouth News And Personal Items

Mrs Allie Bay and daughter Miss Josephine will be Greendale’s principal next year after moving from the farm to Logan property. Miss Bay studied at Ohio University for the summer session. born to Mr and Mrs Carl Turner, a daughter, first granddaughter for the Turners. Elizabeth Heinlein seriously ill from ivy poisoning in Cherry Hospital. William Gibbons called to Celina for brother Dr J T Gibbons. Bert Fuller and family visited parents Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller. Helen Fuller joined friends to Buckeye Lake for a week. Treadley Heinlein left for Camp Ovo with McArthur delegation. president of the young people conference at the Christian Church. Ladies Aid ice cream social drew large attendance. another planned. Mrs Homer Haas and daughter Rosalie visited the Kirkendall family at Dundas. Death of Creighton Heinlein of Charleston Illinois occurred Wednesday. Lena Heinlein noted in past references.

New Plymouth Allie Bay Josephine Greendale Logan Miss Bay Ohio University Carl Turner Dan Turner Elizabeth Heinlein Cherrington William Gibbons Celina J. T. Gibbons Bert Fuller Hillsboro Rayemond Fuller Columbus Laverne Fuller Orchard Hill Charles Fuller Helen Fuller Bettie Melba Faulkner Elizabeth Lois Fry Athens Buckeye Lake Treadley Heinlein Camp Ovo McArthur Treadley Young People Conference The Christian Chu Ladies Aid M. E. Church Homer Haas Rosalie Kirkendall Dundas Creighton Heinlein Charleston Ill Lena Heinleins

Rio Grande Social Notes Highlight Local Events

Rio Grande social items show Maxie Fowler preparing for a marriage to Clarence McCarley with a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. L F Allen. Washington resident Mrs. Jesta Richards visits Rio Grande for remodeling work by Dave Wickline. Nearby family trips include the Wicklines to Sweet Spring Valley and a trip to Detroit. A Cadiz Ohio wedding links Rio Grande College couples Agnes Hilligas and Eugene Newberry. Community activities span baptist campus visits, funerals, and social gatherings with many locals traveling to Ohio and Michigan for family events.

Rio Grande Maxie Fowler Clarence McCarley L. F. Allen Jesta Richards Washington, D. C Richards Dave Wickline Margaret Bohn A. J. Wickline W. A. Wickline Sweet Spring Valley W. Va Saxony Germany Charles Weed 5 Grande College 1 Baptist Church New Brittan Harvey Calhoon Calhoon

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the Athens Messenger By Westbrook Pegler Labor Alliance Congress of Industrial Organizations Confederation of Industrial Organizations Mr. Harkness Elfleeta Worm Rappahannock Miss Pennington DR. Morris Fishbein the Public Forum Ben Franklin Poet's Corner Messenger Charles E. Sellars Glouster, O Ruth Millett Straitsville Nova West Pleasant Mich Roy Beal Cherrington Hospital Geneva Brunton Robert Stewart Celesta Middletown Charles Kling Bea Smith John Donahue Noel White Cambridge Lina Keeler Ernest Weaver Saltillo Mildred Grandy Lincoln Lloyd Walter Quigley Ellen Riley Robert Clark Akron George Lanning Rodney Waldron Elizabeth Stephenson Ernest Newman Dayton Lewis Newman Allen Risley Edward Green Peggy Anne Nelsonville William Call Marilyn Todd Opal Tucker Ada Harbaugh Samuel Rush Cincinnati Eli Rush Adrean Ferrell Murray City George Powers Harley St. Clair Webb Summit R. E. Nixon Jack Jones Walter Matthews Andrew Wolfe Jr Frank Matthews New Lexington Glenn Jones Charles Jones Mabel Price Pittsburgh Mary Beattie Grant Hospital Christene Beattie Ralph McCannon West Branch Otto Eschbacher McCannons Bert Swoyer Lenore Brunton Isabelle Porter Donald Jr Freddie Blankenship Donald Yates Huston Thomas Nihiser Larry Rockbridge Ida Nihiser Viola Paulding van Wert Eva Nihiser George Clark Rio Grande Social Howell M. E Morton Goetting E. H. Midkiff A. J. Clark Hemlock John Myers Harlan Richards Mareena Clark Avanelle Hall Bobby Bob Campbell Sarah Broughman Ernest Blazer Blazer Centenary William White Holmes Granville White Huff
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