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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1940
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists subscription prices in the Athens area and other zones. Rates shown include one year four fifty, six months eight dollars, and one week one dollar with varying postage by zone.
The Ohio Coal Foundation advocates a promotional film showing coal mining life to humanize the industry and educate consumers. A sound movie would portray operators as businesspeople, miners’ homes, and families, encouraging a view of coal as a clean, well organized product and boosting consumer understanding.
The article argues Finland seeks an honorable peace amid severe northern fighting and accuses Russia of undeclared aggression. It warns of a stronger Soviet assault once weather improves, questions the size of Russia's army, and predicts wider European devastation if the Soviets unleash full force.
A brisk note on the overflow of books with 7,993 titles published last year and readers chasing 7,733 unseen works. The piece folds in a quip about George Lowther’s romantic success and a tongue in cheek aside on a Jackson Day debt dinner. It ends with a brief incident about a holdup producing 50 cents.
Raymond Clapper argues the American Youth Congress deserves sympathy but only after Communist elements are expelled. He cites Dies Committee findings showing a small but influential Communist faction, including the Young Communist League and American Student Union, tainting the group while urging Americans to resist dictatorships and defend democracy.
Washington observers note Paul V. McNutt faces ongoing pressure from the New Deal circle as President Roosevelt vetoes the Jenkins bill affecting Ohio pension funds. The episode follows public disputes over McNutt liberalism and personnel shifts, including a clash with Secretary Ickes and hints about Hull. McNutt learns Roosevelt sided with Altmeyer on the pension matter after advising veto.
The Messenger offers an information column answering questions on finance geography holidays and history. It explains where to send burned money for redemption the location of Finland's copper deposits the meaning of a Summer White House the origin of Jackson Day and the extent of German annexations since 1933. It notes that U S cemeteries in Europe largely rest on donated ground with some cases of perpetual burial rights purchased by the United States.
Annie McIntyre Barton of Nelsonville recalls Frank DeWeese who found a door in Rawling's Garage and used it as a raft to rescue a drowning collie in icy water. DeWeese saved the dog, warmed it and led it to shore, saying he would risk his life for man’s best friend.
Charles R. Larson of Portland Ohio argues against anti-Russia sentiment while sharing the plight of a Finnish girl, Taimi Happonen, whose mother may be dead or alive in Helsinki. He warns against dictatorship and third-term presidents, noting U.S. debt and the dangers of echoing Europe’s wars.
A Messenger letter from Pomeroy dated Jan 30 argues against the view that Dives sinned for wealth and Lazarus earned heaven. The writer emphasizes God as the Living God and explains angels carry the poor man’s spirit to Abraham’s bosom, not bodily death. He urges learning Jesus lessons about future states of souls.
Marie La Porte runs exclusive dress shop on a barge, while Dan Donovan, son of a rich Irishman, pursues her against Tommy Ryans threats. A heated confrontation on the Molly barge ends with Dan racing to locate Marie after his father denounces their match. The captain’s daughter tale continues.
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains gout often affects middle aged, overweight men and can be mistaken for arthritis. A uric acid buildup accompanies gout. diet, low purine foods, and careful fat intake help manage symptoms while doctors may prescribe toxic drugs under supervision to reduce uric acid.
Miss Ethel G. Smith has attended Sunday School every week for 39 years, missing none. The International Cross and Crown Society, founded in 1902, has honored her yearly with a gold link for perfect attendance, even rising from illness to preserve the record.
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