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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1938

Page

4

The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co notice

Page notes publication details, circulation, affiliations, and rates for The Athens Messenger. It lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Prederick W. Bush, editors, associations, and national reps. Subscription prices: one year four fifty, six months two fifty, ten weeks one dollar.

Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington

The Farmer and the Labor Board

Farmers confront the National Labor Relations Act. The piece argues the act expands federal control into farm labor, aiding organizing efforts, failing to prevent strikes, and prompting a state agricultural council to oppose federal policing. Authors urge farmers to seek amendments for fair protection for both sides.

Congress Labor Act National Labor Relations Board Council of Agriculture

Good Headwork Drives Local Use of PWA Grants

Local authorities are leveraging PWA grants to fund permanent university and city improvements. Construction will benefit Ath ens State and Ohio University with housing, dormitory supervision, new classrooms, and a larger student body. Projects include water, streets, sewer, and disposal facilities, providing work for many men and boosting the city's infrastructure.

PWA Athens Ohio University Athens City

Elimination urged for forest fire culprits in South Ohio area

An editorial condemns forest fires in Southern Ohio’s new forest region caused by picnickers campers and smokers. It argues fires are crimes with severe penalties and proposes holding property owners financially responsible when negligence starts fires, noting most hazards are easily removed and urging action before winter.

Southern Ohio National Forest

Man in Mansfield Claims Versailles Map-Redraw Link

A Mansfield man finishes a painting in 38000 pieces and is rumored to be among those who redrew Europe’s map at Versailles. He reportedly read Mussolini Holds War Approaching, and the clippings hint at his self-absorbed reading habit. The piece ends with a reflection on argument and self-interest.

Mansfield Europe Versailles Mussolini

Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler

New York and Ontario clash over Franklin D Roosevelt remarks amid strong anti fascist rhetoric. Pegler catalogs a long list of Italian and Sicilian crime figures, credits propaganda to Mussolini, and mocks American tolerance while praising the Duce and his military campaigns.

Behind the Scenes In Washington

Washington watchers assess the first major senatorial primaries in the Roosevelt era as South Carolina and California shape up for clashes against incumbents Ellison D. Smith and William G. McAdoo. Smith faces Olin Johnston and Edgar Brown while McAdoo contends with Sheridan Downey and John M. Preston amid New Deal tensions and age as key campaign issues.

Washington Roosevelt South Carolina California Ellison D. Smith William G. McAdoo McAdoo Smith Senate Agriculture Committee Agriculture Department Georgia Maryland Goy Olin Johnston White House New Dealer Edgar Brown Sheridan Downey EPIC Supreme Court John M. Preston New Downey Pierson Hall Ray L. Riley Philip Bancroft Bancroft Farmers la Follette Civil Liberties Committee

All that barking gold does not bite said aloud

A puzzled pet owner quips that a dog with a gold tooth proves the saying All that glitters is not gold. The remark playfully contrasts flashy appearances with real danger in a light local note.

Peru to reduce loom imports amid shift in textile trade

A dated mock headline notes “Fewer Looms Loom” as Peru plans to curb loom imports. The whimsical fairy tale tale ends with a centenarian crediting longevity to good luck in a lighthearted, misquoted style.

Peru

Restatorium Shadows and Snakes in a Brooklyn Heist

In a sanitized spectacle a vacant Connecticut home is half owned by Kinkaid Parker and Sally Pennington who open a Restatorium. A chaotic midnight scene unfolds as Miss Clara Fenimore discovers Pierre’s box of snakes while The Little Cheese, Elbridge, recoils in terror. Bull Griffin arrives with a gun, threats soften, and a blackmail note looms: leave by morning or pay six dollars.

Kinkaid Parker Connecticut Sally Pennington Clara Fenimore Pennington - Parker Restatorium Pierre Miss Fenimore Wolfgang Kinks Parker Bull Griffin Mr. Spaldini Harkness Mrs. Clipstack Bedlam Sally Mrs. Harkness Kinks Elbridge Bull Bushwick Avenue

Public Forum Letter Blames Labor Market for Unemployment

Lonnie S. Miles of Lewisburg West Virginia protests labor divisions and job targeting by race and birthplace. He cites logging and mining layoffs, foreign workers, and local hiring biases to argue that Americans should prioritize American workers and their money at home. He closes pledging one hundred percent for America for Americans.

the Messenger America Red Cross Lonnie S. Miles Lewisburg W. Va

County health office praised for steady service amid finances

An Albany letter lauds Athens County health office for quiet efficiency under its commissioner, urging continuation of the current arrangement during tough financial times. The writer admires nurses like Miss Cavanaugh for home visits battling sickness, praising health as a precious gift and urging harmony across county offices.

the Messenger Athens County Health Office County Health Department Athens County

Dysentery Germs In Children A Health Warning

Dr Morris Fishbein discusses Shiga bacillus causing dysentery in children. He notes outbreaks in Michigan and Illinois, transmission via contaminated food, incubation four to five days, symptoms including bloody mucus stool, fever, and dehydration. Emphasizes seeking physician care early and maintaining fluids and proper nutrition during illness.

Morris Fishbein Michigan Illinois Japan Simon Flexner Philippine Islands Union

Former Pastor of Coolville To Speak Here

Rev. Abram Nightingale of Crossville Tennessee, former Coolville Congregational pastor, will speak at Coolville church next Sunday at 10 45 in the morning on his work in the Tennessee mountains. He is accompanied by Mr. Albert Shroer of St. Marys Ohio who helped him this summer and will sing.

Coolville Abram Nightingale Crossville Tenn Tennessee Mountains Nightingale Albert Shroer St. Marys Ohio Shroer Coolville F. & A. M Howell’s Grove Nile Barnett Ashley Chappell Parkersburg W. Va C. A. Higley Joe Charles Ashville Mamie Marquis Teddy Billy Ardsley New York Bethel Bethel M. E Wallace Belleville Everett Cole Glouster Earl Stout Delaware A. L. Clary E. I. Singleton Glenville

Local notes highlight travels and visits around town

New Straitsville residents and guests share weekend trips and social visits. Highlights include William Devol family with Dotty Sue in Carbon Hill, Sidney Johnston party in Logan, and Strath family returning from Paris and visiting Hanlin Station. Also listed are meals, illnesses, hospitalizations, and a fatality at Athens State Hospital.

Local residents arrive and visit over summer week

Joseph Guthrie and Charles Bing man Mrs Sarah Blackburn of Fred RD returned home Monday after four weeks with friends here. Mrs Josie Davis and grandson Wayne Fisher and Mason Secrest of York PA are spending the week with friends at this place. Returning home they will be accompanied by Miss Martha Fisher who spent the summer here. Mr and Mrs C H Verwohlt and Miss Rose Dyrdek of St Clairs ville were Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs A B Saunders.

Athens County E. M. Daugherty H. N. Hooven Solebury Harold McBride Athens Daugherty Flora Hetzer Columbus Zona Marquis Edgar Dixon Bell Telephone Co Alex Holland William Holland Detroit Oscar Gunder E. M. Glen H. A. Morris Stockporte E. B. Dean Harriet Davis Powell Chester Marjorie Tonica Illinois Troy Grange White Eagle William Livingston Alfred Livingston Philadelphia Allison Clyde Parrish Alda Larson A. Z. Penrose Penrose Embre Park Pennsville F. G. Runion F. I. Caldwell Carthage R. J. Runion H. J. Runion L. H. Person Pomeroy Person Ralph Congreve John Lake Blanche Lake Sarah Blackburn Ralph Gillan Elza Reed Faye Rose Lorena New Lexington New Straitsville William Devol Dotty Sue Carbon Hill Sidney Johnston Betty Jane Logan P. M. Strath Charles Gertrude Strain Paris Donald Simmers Shawnee C. D. Strain Noel Dyre Floyd Mathews Clyde Straigg Somerset Delphos Evans Betty Brown Charles Evans Margaret Mills Mary Jane Mills John Riley Nebesonville William Call B. A. Reinshell Curtis Walter Nelsonville James Collins Mineral Frank Davis Louis Sweazy Michigan Howard Powers Morgan Jinkins St. Louis Clyde Strain Rease Ward Edna William Eberts Thomas Smith Earl Lantz University Hospital Mills and Brown Alice Holleran Charles Mills George Hite Pete Dreese John McLean Robert O'Donnell Grace Lines Katheryn Kellerman Mary Burke Raymond Mary McNally Joe Callahan Clarence Callahan Mary Corebett Pete Fieldy Adam Spires M. Osborne Tom Keefe S. Williams Daniel Hartman State Hospital Mabel Woods Florence Bennett Evelyn Wolfe Vernon Roy North Industry Oliver Leonard Funeral Home P. M. Strain Clyde Charlie Alma Mich Harry Joseph Guthrie Charles Bingman Fred, RD Josie Davis Wayne Fisher Mason Secrest York Martha Fisher C. H. Verwohlt Rose Dyrdek St. Clairsville A. B. Saunders

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