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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1938

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Page Four Notice

The Athens Messenger page four masthead notes publication details and rates. It lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher and Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager, with Charlies Harris as managing editor. It mentions affiliations, offices, and subscription pricing for various counties.

Frederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charlies . Harris

Young minds ready for civil air power expansion in Ohio district

President’s plan to greatly expand trained civil airpower faces varying local reception in Southeastern Ohio. Athens Airport activity boosts youth interest and university students seek civilian flying instruction to join a growing air reserve. success hinges on civilian incentives and reach to small centers.

Southeastern Ohio Athens Middle West Air Reserve Force Civil Aeronautics Authority Army Navy

Taking Backward Steps in Roosevelt Brains Trust Policy

The article argues the president shifts from Brain Trust influence toward non partisan relief administration. It predicts Congress will resist and that removing relief dispatchers pleases some Democrats while voters feel misled by prior promises. Both parties may push back as expense of the Roosevelt plan looms.

Congress Roosevelt Hopkins G. D. Ridenour Nelsonville

Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler

Westbrook Pegler argues that employed wives and dependent husbands face unequal alimony rules. He contends wives should waive alimony in certain cases and that men may be forced to support estranged spouses. Pegler questions whether women are people and calls for more equal financial responsibility between spouses.

New York

Friendship Fading as Nazi Savagery Shifts American Mood

The piece argues Nazi censorship hides Americans growing disapproval of Hitler. It notes initial sympathy waning amid Versailles grievances and German aggression. It recalls relief at an American diplomat's rebuke and predicts further drift in attitudes.

Hitler & Co Atlantic Hitler

American war game viewed by amazed Paris editors

French sports writers marvel at Jim Crowley's football teams in action in Paris. They note mixed ethnic backgrounds among players and compare American stadiums as a cathartic, collective spectacle versus European improvised wars.

Jim Crowley Paris Crowley

England's European role and the looming economic clash

John T. Flynn analyzes European turmoil focusing on England's centuries old strategy of playing nations against each other. He argues England seeks to prevent any one power from dominating Europe while questions rise about future control of the economic system among Communists Fascists and ruling elites.

Europe Berchtesgaden Godesberg Munich England Germany France Spain Mediterranean

How to follow Congress and quick trivia Q&A

The piece explains getting day by day verbatim Congressional Record reports from the Government Printing Office for 1.50 a month, and offers free copies via a Congressman. It also lists quiz answers about Pennsylvania mountains fires embassies radio church payments and evaporated milk consumption.

Congressional Record Government Printing Office Washington, D. C Pennsylvania Somerset County Blue Knob Devies Mountain United States National Board of Fire Underwriters

Messenger Service Bureau Guidance in Washington Note

The text directs readers to enclose a three cent stamp for questions of fact or information to the Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 13th St Washington D C The Editor warns that legal and medical advice cannot be provided nor extended research undertaken.

Messenger’s Service Bureau Washington 13Th St Washington, D. C

Influenza cases rise as schools close in county

Sixty six new flu cases were reported bringing county total to 254. Schools closed until January 7. Logan Chamber sets an 85000 goal for industrial expansion. Local and military news includes soldiers en route to Camp Sherman and yeomanettes on leave.

Logan Chamber of Commerce Logan Athens Camp Sherman

The Year End Mood in Astrology Says Quiet Reflection

The Stars Say notes a subdued New Year mood with some festive spurts but a general tilt toward sober reflection. It highlights potential benefits, friendships, and cautious hope for those born this day, with praise for high-powered support and a promising, versatile child shaped by merit and dependable backing.

Credit and sin in the Public Forum debate on debt

A reader asks if the credit system is a sin and warns of debt’s impact on faith and national stability. He shares personal losses from larger margins, urges prudent credit, and questions church funding from debts. Letters from Gilbert E Day Athens and G D Ridenour Nelsonville discuss temperance, finances, and civic duty.

the Messenger Gilbert E. Day Athens

We Wonder Editor on Prohibition Revival and Its Costs

The Messenger reflects on Prohibition era crime and enforcement abuses. It laments dry political allies and warns communities that voting wet or dry will fuel bootlegging, moonshining, and unsafe homes. It condemns belligerence and its social fallout.

Anti-Saloon League

Christmas Gratitude From Athens Neighbors

Leda Sams expresses heartfelt thanks in public forum to Athens neighbors for a joyous Christmas surprise. She praises the community’s generosity of all social classes, hopes for peace and an envy-free world, and wishes a happy New Year for all in the area.

the Messenger Athens Leda Sams

Health Hints and Diet by Dr Morris Fishbein

Inflammatory changes in blood vessels can cause poor circulation and limb loss. Buerger's disease affects mainly men aged 20 to 50, with rising female cases. Jewish patients were 28 percent in one clinic sample, 72 percent non Jewish, with shifts over a decade. Smoking strongly linked. 93 percent of patients smoked, 66 percent heavily. Early diagnosis and patient education plus careful hand and foot care can extend life more than other factors.

Morris Fishbein Buerger

Million Dollar Palace of Elegance Planned at Exposition

San Francisco reports the Golden Gate International Exposition will build a Palace of Elegance with a construction cost of 125000 dollars. The display of jewelry furs women’s clothes and accessories will be insured for 1000000 dollars as a gesture to the women.

San Francisco

Almost a Princess and the Mystery Vanishing Dan

Sally Blair, famed for popularity, hunts for Dan Reynolds after Corey Porter hints Dan left the city without a word. Suspicion grows as Sally battles hope and fear while Corey may hold the key to Dan’s sudden absence and the truth she fears to learn.

Sally Blair Dan Reynolds Sally Corey Porter Corey Dan Babe Alison Miss Blair Mr. Reynolds Love Goodby

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