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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces subscription and postal details for its weekday editions and Sunday supplement. It lists carrier and mail rates, areas served, and applicable post office classifications, highlighting regional availability and pricing.
The piece praises time saving and energy conservation, urging readers to plan with pencil and paper and make Christmas lists. It encourages starting early on shopping and thoughtful acts in the coming weeks.
The article argues Mussolini seeks more territory as Italy clashes with France and seeks to split Franco British unity. It warns that a weakened France and Britain would boost Fascist Nazi aims, with England's premier visiting Italy to patch holes in the balance of power.
Opinion urges immediate erection of guard rails on dangerous high embankments and hill sections like Route 33 in Hocking County. Authors argue drivers repeatedly violate safety rules and state action is needed to protect motorists and pedestrians after a deadly Sunday.
Delaware New Hampshire and South Carolina each had presidents before adopting the title governor. South Carolina changed the title in 1778 while Delaware and New Hampshire followed in 1792.
Goldfish first arrived in the United States in 1878. Today there are over 700 farms breeding goldfish to meet demand. All modern goldfish breeds derive from the common carp.
Westbrook Pegler critiques New York debutantes and their families who host lavish parties to showcase young girls for marriage. He argues such socially sponsored outings encourage nightlife, publicity, and gossip, while masking poverty and artificial status.
The piece cites Helen Harris of the National Youth Administration, noting 42 percent of youths train for clerical work though only 8 percent openings exist, while 13 percent learn trades with greater opportunity. It blames snobbishness and parental pressure for ignoring viable trades and urges youths to pursue suited, less crowded fields.
Quartz water bottles form when mineral matter crystallizes around a cavity under pressure, sealing water inside. Many specimens are displayed in museums, and the water can be heard sloshing when shaken.
Judy Alcott faces a torn choice between fiance Jack Hanley and former lover Dwight Campbell as gossip spirals through Navy Pier. Jack's hospital recovery and a prideful engagement test Judy's resolve while Dwight pleads, threatening to upend her loyalty.
Dr Morris Fishbein reviews sulfanilamide as a drug targeting specific germs and its promising results in septicemia erysipelas meningitis gonorrhea and other infections while noting the need for more evidence on its broader uses and effectiveness.
A compilation of trivia and factoids answering queries on local elm lore in Wethersfield Connecticut, aircraft types, the Federal Reserve, stars, auto accidents timing, and citizenship. Also notes Moslem art avoids portraits and uses abstract decoration.
A historical newspaper fragment directs readers to send questions to the Messenger's Service Bureau at 1018 13th St Washington D C for factual queries while noting no legal or medical advice or extended research.
Eugene W. Martin of Nelsonville warns in The Public Forum against the Progressive Miners of America. He argues UMWA offers peace and wages and questions dues and aut onomy claims. He says past records show an ax to grind for elective office and urges miners to beware false promises.
J R Williams of Nelsonville argues political influence dominates civil service exams in Ohio. He alleges top jobs go to politically favored individuals, cites county managers named from hints, and calls for a fair, politics-free test or abolition of the civil service commission. He notes WPA list access requires political backing and questions the low wage offers.
Chauncey Elementary reports between Oct 18 and Nov 29, 26 pupils joined from 15 families, 11 girls and 15 boys, mostly from Ohio with one girl from Kentucky. Total registered 437. attendance 94.03 with 181 on time. Transfers sent to Indiana and other schools. Grade distribution totals listed.
Mrs Grace Stalder hosted the Esther Class of the M E Church on Monday night with Lucille Grandstaff as president. Mary Stalder led devotions and prizes were awarded to Mary Stalder Nelle Jordan Frances Harvey. Frances Harvey received a handkerchief shower for her birthday and the next gathering will be a Christmas party at Agnes Tarlton's home.
Chauncey December meeting of Everyman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will be held Friday at 7 p m in the church parish house. Men and their wives are invited. Pastor Robert Lawrence will be guest speaker with devotion, business, and social hour led by James Nye.
Athens County Pomona Grange and Deputy Master Don Sanders sponsored an entertainment at Stewart that drew favorable comment. Rome Grangers staged an Irish play, Troy Grangers performed skits, Albany presented a play. Between acts the audience enjoyed songs by Jean Crawford Thelma Mansfield and Anna Mae Wade.
Mrs. L L Sweazey Chauncey spent the weekend in Logan with her daughter Mrs Cleo Kellenbarger. Sunday they had dinner with her nephew Mr and Mrs Fred Beal. They also visited Mrs Alonzo Hayden and Mrs Lena Cunningham in Cherrington hospital Logan.
Mrs. Anna Vincent will host the December business meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of Millfield M. E. Church on Friday night December 9, with Mrs. Margaret Simpkins, the society president, in charge. There will be an exchange of Christmas gifts.
Chauncey residents Eben Gillespie Joe Morgan Margaret Simpkins spent the weekend in Dayton as guests of Carl Parker Kathryn Gillespie Irene Foley and James Gillespie. Mayor W D Hines is confined by a knee injury at his Converse Street home. Harvey Courtney and spouse are recovering from illness. Charles Beckley William Beckley and Clinton Courtney returned from a deer hunt in Pennsylvania.
Chauncey Greens Run and Taylor Ridge youths join Trimble Church of Christ young people and guests from Millfield tonight at Trimble church. Leland Goodman directs games. Pearl Christman and Trimble Young People serve refreshments. Cars depart Chauncey Church for Trimble at 6 30 p m.
Federal relief commodities including cabbage sweet potatoes wheat cereal and rice will be issued Friday December 9 at 9 am to direct relief and old age pensioners. Bring containers.
The Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Christmas party and gift exchange scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed to Thursday night December 15. A benefit party will be held at Chauncey K of P building tonight.
Dorothy McKinney Chauncey will preach at 7 o clock tonight at East Millfield Mission Church. A cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church is planned for Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Houston Bailey Run.
Rev Neil Crawford will preach at Millfield Church of Christ Friday at 7 p m. Friday night December 16 Rev Leland Goodman of Nelsonville will preach in the Millfield church.
Judith Johnson celebrated her twelfth birthday with friends at her Guysville home. Guests included Janice Chapman Eleanor Buck Blanch Fuller Eleanor Fuller Jeannine Simmons Jessie Simmons Virginia Coleman Garnet Clingberg Norma McCune Shirley Seaman Betty Lou Gandes Hildreth Coen Marjorie Bretz Jo Ann Chesser and the guest of honor. The gathering featured games and many gifts.
Protects monarch butterflies in Pacific Grove California with a new law. The annual migration from the Canadian Rockies to wintering grounds in California is emphasized as a protected natural heritage.
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