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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1939
Page
3
A cryptic notice from Chicago outlines a decree affecting rates and charges for services and offices. The document references Athens post office classification and a second class matter under act of 6.
Fragmentary text describes subscription rates with misread names and prices. Lacks clear entities or events. no definite publisher, dates, or figures can be confirmed from the readable portion.
The piece warns that the current social security plan could overburden taxpayers as payroll taxes slow and rises loom. It argues for higher employer and employee contributions, a federal tax to support pensions, and warns Ohio and the nation cannot shelve the program. The comparison to a boy with a sore tooth implies the problem remains even if relief appears temporary.
The October level of building contracts fell 9.3 percent from September, defying typical industry seasonal gains. Thurman Arnold, heading the anti trust division, is pushing a housecleaning that could cut costs by exposing monopolies and union obstruction, delaying new home signups.
A rugged Western theme unfolds as John Miller, a California cowboy, wins the national crocheting competition for men. He swapped poker for needles early, turning bedspreads into a new frontier of craft, while his peers’ opinions remain unrecorded. The piece blends frontier imagery with a quirky achievement.
President Roosevelt shows personal interest in Finland's plight as Russia's actions draw strong domestic sympathy. Finland, aided by timely debt payments and supportive ministers, may receive relief or export–import bank help. Debate grows on breaking relations with Moscow versus preserving postwar influence and diplomacy.
Bruce Catton surveys Washington noting Russia Finland relations and expected payments due December 15 of 234 653 dollars with breakdowns of principal interest and moratorium sums. He traces State Department treasury steps and remarks on Harry Hopkins health and the department’s campaign against interstate trade barriers.
A Q and A feature from The Messenger Information Bureau in Washington, D C answers questions on nationality of Edgar Bergen silver dollars minting status book on primitive fire methods travel bullet trajectory and a language plural. The piece cites sources and dates from 1920s publications.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs Wendell Wickline, bringing their family to three sons and two daughters. Several local residents travel visits include Mrs Mary Samuel with sister Carrie Edwards Shears near Columbus, Merlin Tanner and daughter Alice of Cleveland visiting Emma Tanner and the Lewises, and Miss Willa Patrick hosting Margaret Jenkins over Thanksgiving in Chillicothe. Calvary Baptist plans a Christmas party and cantata with a tea after, and Lena Kronk visits Rio Grande. Other items note visits to Jackson and Cincinnati, a state bus driver meeting in Columbus, and a Thanksgiving gathering for Dr CA Weed with Mrs Pickworth and Mary and Belle Hammer of Boswell Pennsylvania, tied to a wedding in Kent, Ohio.
Health hints emphasize cancer as a major killer after heart disease and influenza. It urges annual exams after age 40, prompt reporting of symptoms, and access to information from cancer clubs and national health groups. It notes no infectious cause but outlines factors and preventive steps.
The writer denounces the Master Metaphysicians and argues only the Holy Bible can grant immortality. He recounts a bean-seed anecdote to illustrate how human efforts cannot avert sin and death. The letter credits Jesus as the Great Physician who heals and restores humanity. Athens reader Leonard Tucker signs the submission.
Detective Captain Dawson investigates a double killing at the Benthorne residence. He questions Arnold Alston and Ava Benthorne while the killer remains hidden among the household, with Di Torio dead on the living room archway and Joey Alston's body earlier felled.
Captain and Douglas argue over a collision and a damp mud trail as a shot is suspected to have come from above. The study chair remains pivotal and tension rises as Dawson questions alibis. To be continued.
Daniel Dev lin 68 died at home on Forked Run Tuesday evening. He never married and was the last of a pioneer Olive Township family. Funeral at Catholic Church Thursday morning. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Linnie Swan hosted dinner in honor of twin brothers A F Swan and E W Swan. Several locals visited relatives, and a farmers institute is planned at the Methodist Church December 6 with state speakers. Mrs. German returns from Pittsburgh care for injured daughter-in-law. Riverside Garden Club met with hostesses. Christmas party planned. Adult school starts December 5 with Ray Kimble teaching bookkeeping and commercial law. Revival at Mt Olive Church ongoing under Rev. Roy Bush. M. C. Smith staying with granddaughter Mrs. Oscar Babcock. H. C. Smith recovering after surgery at Parkersburg City Hospital.
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