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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
4
The Athens Messenger details subscription rates and delivery terms as published by Athens Messenger and Berals Printing Company. It lists pricing for four weeks of mail subscriptions and weekly rates, and notes circulation responsibilities across Chicago, Cleveland, and other cities.
The Athens community mourns John L. Beckley described by friends as a good man. A self made servant of family and neighbors his loyalty and friendly conduct earned trust in business and in life. His passing invites condolences to a family valued by many in the region.
The piece argues that hitchhiking reflects broader laziness across economics and society. It warns that reliant, entitled behavior would erode values and invite government blundering, urging self effort and dismissal of those who demand handouts.
A fiery critique accuses Hitler of forcing other nations to fund the expulsion of German Jews as his regime faces debt and potential war. The piece links anti Jewish measures to financial collapse and warns of further crackdowns while noting unrelated local items about laws in Los Angeles, fast pigeons, and social satire.
Mrs Roosevelt repeats the critique that presidential family members must live their own lives yet face scrutiny. The piece notes Roosevelt children pursuing work, incidents in Europe, and Jimmy's controversial post in the White House. It questions ethics and the evolving standard of conduct for a First Family.
The piece argues that young men who loom large with spending only push women away. It says girls prefer independence, resenting purchases aimed at buying favor, and that genuine interest, not splurging, earns lasting attention. It urges men to show self respect and spend within means.
A gray haired man visits a New York police station to thank lawmen, presenting 11 red roses in a small gesture of respect. The piece contrasts daily police life with public appreciation and notes broader ideas about safety, forest fires, and life without bacteria.
NE W. Martin of Nelsonville writes to the Messenger forum criticizing alleged contract breaches by a company and the P M of A. He argues contracts must be sacred, laments leadership quality, and praises the U M W A. He signs as Nelsonville, R. D. 1, Dec. 22.
Ohio University officials announced estimates were received for the construction of a new stadium. In Jacksonville, schools closed as teachers and students stayed home with influenza. Miss Margaret M Williamson directed a Nelsonville Junior High musical Pirates of Hawaii.
In 1915 Elks relief showed 80 needy families, 35 in 1916, while a Christmas charity ball was canceled. Edna Gould and James Wade receive letters from France and a brother dies in action there. A winter scene contrasts frosty hills with a warm farmhouse and holiday cheer from Eleanor Sewell.
Tomato juice is valued for vitamin C vitamin A and B content. A 4 ounce serving provides about 500 IU vitamin A 23 IU vitamin B and 24 units vitamin G. It aids weight loss diets low calories and is best consumed fresh from a single meal per opening.
A lyric reminiscence by Leda Sams about December winds and memory. The speaker longs to avoid remembrance of past Christmases and departed loved ones while recalling candlelit scenes at a lakeside chapel and a white home with mournful willows.
Sally hosts a barnyard birthday gathering hoping Dan Reynolds will attend and fit in. Dan appears with a limp, unsure if he belongs, but Sally insists he be included. A late-night moment under the moon reveals lingering feelings as they affirm friendship and forgiveness.
A survey of quick factual Q and A items covers century dating explains 1900 as the start of the twentieth century and notes that a century ends with the last day of its hundredth year. It lists employment figures for women in 1937 and states where Communist candidates received no votes in 1936. It also explains news photo transfers and notes high British positions barred to Catholics. It concludes with Harriet Quimby’s death in 1912 and notes Wage and Hour Division staff details and farm electric fences.
Editor reminds readers to enclose a three cent stamp for replies to questions of fact. Addresses and rules shown for the Messenger Service Bureau at 1933 Ist St Washington DC. Legal and medical advice are not provided.
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