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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1938
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co publishes weekdays with a large Sunday edition. Frederick W Bush is publisher. Charlies H Harris is managing editor. Subscription rates list annual $4.50 and six months $2.50 with local counties served.
In a critical essay, Merle Thorpe denounces the era of vast federal spending and welfare programs as eroding American character. He warns of rising deficits, “pay nothing down” culture, and political charity, urging a return to self-reliance and individual responsibility amid a nation of disillusionment. The piece laments bureaucratic “studies” and commissions, calls for accountability, and invokes a call to restore self-starting American vigor through the refrain “Calling all Corrigans!” to revive the old order.
A reader with hay fever urges neighbors to clear ragweed and other pollen sources. He notes abundant un tilled land in Ohio allows weeds to thrive, filling the air with pollen each late summer. He argues frost is still weeks away and urges action to ease suffering for allergy sufferers who cannot afford long trips to Michigan.
An Ontario man claims he lured and caught a fish using chewing gum as bait by making snapping noises to attract the sea creature. The odd method drew attention as a quirky fishing tale from the region.
New York reports Jimmy Roosevelt drops a second Collier's installment not mentioning the Cronin insurance case in Boston. It details a $2,000,000 bank deposit by American Tobacco linked to a large insurance order routed through Roosevelt associates, five months after a Warm Springs visit urging special care. The Cronin suit seeks work on the bank deal, while Roosevelt defends his actions as unrelated to his father’s position.
Washington dispatch notes uncertain odds for Roosevelt ally Lawrence Camp against Senator Walter F. George in Georgia’s September 6 Democratic primary. A Camp win would honor Roosevelt, but George’s well-financed machine and county rings provide strong resistance. A runoff is possible if no candidate wins a majority. Talmadge lobs rural farmer appeals while Camp hustles New Deal credentials and charges George with Wall Street ties.
A couple in Oklahoma City reportedly married aboard a moving lostomotive train in a novelty ceremony. The event drew curious onlookers and showcased a themed celebration linking travel and nuptials in a playful, era-specific setting.
Mary Anderson of the Women's Bureau urges parental responsibility and better training for daughters to improve employability. She warns that untrained young women risk ending on relief after marriage or tragedy, and advocates affordable domestic or business training if college or extensive schooling isn’t possible.
Ten years ago Mrs J P Weatherholt and sons visited her mother-in-law in Gallipolis while Mr Seth Lewis finished a three week East motor trip. Miss Lucile Duffee returned from Chau tauqua New York and Mr Edward Lockard from a West trip. Twenty years ago Miss Zella Foster Lima school teacher visited Postmaster Lash and Mrs Lash. Mrs Bert Riley returned from Chicago visiting her son and daughter in law George Link. Charles Mitchell and son traveled to Nelsonville. Miss Fulton went to Gallipolis for a weekend stay with Miss Mauck.
The article explains that vitamin B comprises multiple components beyond B1 and B2, linking B1 to beri beri and polyneuritis while other factors like riboflavin relate to growth and cellular respiration. It notes several B factors affect pellagra, weight gain, and nervous system health, with B1 and the PP factor finally tied to deficiency diseases in humans. It also highlights riboflavin’s importance amid alcoholism and nervous-system disorders, and cites studies on B1’s role in neuritis among alcoholic addicts.
A day of favorable planetary influences brings satisfactory occupational prospects. There are signs of favors from superiors, and an auspicious time to seek tokens of recognition with tact and cleverness. Those born on the date may enjoy a prosperous year in work with diplomacy and practical judgment.
Linda Gordon returns to her roots to reclaim Gordon racing glory after rejecting Bruce Radford and his New York life. A chance meeting at Radford Farm hints at bidding on a Pompey colt as Uncle Sandy returns, rallying Linda to revive the Gordon colors and race track ambitions.
In Narrows, Fall River residents saw a massive migratory swarm cover buildings and cars as if raining butterflies. Brooms were needed to drive the insects away, and the unusual scene prompted local response. France ranks 25th among nations in telephone usage, behind Japan Iceland and Hawaii.
Reedsville residents attended an all day 4 H Club picnic at Howell's Grove in Torch with numerous members and guests listed among attendees. Visitors from Tuppers Plains Cooleville Detroit Marietta and Parkersburg joined local families as neighbors shared meals and stories. A community picnic followed on Friday and Saturday with extended family visits and regional familiar faces seen throughout the event.
Scores of Logan residents toured the John Dougherty farm east of the city where a plane carried passengers over the town. Throughout the afternoon the aircraft remained busy with trips overhead.
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