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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1939

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Page Four Editorial Details

The Athens Messenger lists staff roles Frederick W. Bush publisher Gordon K. Bush publisher and general manager Charlies H. Harris managing editor and identifies memberships in newspaper associations. Rates show subscriptions by carrier or mail with regional counties and various durations.

Frederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charlies H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington

Roosevelt and press in war policy clash over White House briefing

The article argues Roosevelt mixed secrecy with candor in a Washington briefing six weeks earlier. It notes divergent press versions from senators and the dangers of sensationalism abroad. It faults the White House for using the press as an instrument and cites no direct newspaper involvement in the conference.

Roosevelt White House U. S Washington New York Germany Italy

Making Own Luck in Fishing on the Hocking River

Veteran anglers share experiences from the Hocking River area as pollution decline and new fish varieties appear. The piece notes renewed waters, hard work by fishermen, and the idea that luck is made by persistent effort rather than governmentEasy sport is contrasted with the efforts of dedicated anglers.

Hocking

Georgia university bans ride-thumbing by students

University of Georgia authorities move to curb ride thinning by students amid campus transport concerns. Officials say the policy targets disrupting routes and safety issues while preserving legitimate campus transit.

University of Georgia

Harrisburg Moves To Bar Night Milk Deliveries

Harrisburg authorities propose banning night milk deliveries to reduce nuisance and safety concerns. The move aims to limit late operations in the city while officials review regulations and seek input from local businesses and residents.

Harrisburg Father

Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler on press freedom

Westbrook Pegler critiques Harold Ickes and the New Deal in a debate over press freedom. He argues self-criticism should come from the press, cites Time Magazine and cigarette coverage, and questions Ickes use of editorials to judge permissible zeal. He also fears a presidential veto of extraneous provisions could imply dictatorial power.

New York Harold Ickes House Dick Harold Frank Gannett Time Magazine Ickes Time South Bend Rutland Colliers Congress Germaine Roosevelt

Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene

Washington notes that American war planes and motors are in demand worldwide with licenses issued for export to Britain China the Netherlands East Indies Argentina France and more including significant sales to Brazil Peru Siam and Japan. Commercial planes also find global buyers as Dutch carriers rely on American transports amid a broader discussion of aviation export trends.

Washington France Great Britain China Netherlands East Indies State Department Japan Nazi Germany Soviet Russia Brazil United States Peru Siam Germany Russia KLM Amsterdam India Java Australia East Indies

Notable U.S. Officials and Facts Quiz Style Q&A

A series of trivia questions and concise answers covers topics from the presidency secretaries and royal history to military enlistments and coinage. It lists figures like Jefferson Madison Monroe Adams Van Buren Buchanan and addresses questions on obscurities such as Rhodes scholars and Orion’s belt stars.

Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe John Quincy Adams Martin van Buren James Buchanan Buchanan Amos N’ Andy Freeman F. Gosden Charles J. Correll Andy Maryland Alfonso XIII Madrid France

Messenger Service Bureau Notice

A reprint style notice instructs readers to send questions to The Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 18th St Washington D C for factual inquiries. It states legal and medical advice cannot be provided and no extended research will be undertaken.

Messenger's Service Bureau Washington 18Th St Washington, D. C

Athens County Bankers hear T. M. Wolfe speaker

T. M. Wolfe of the Poston Consolidated Coal Company spoke at the Athens County Bankers Association meeting. Three Athens County youths won 4-H potato exhibit prizes at Ohio State University's Farmer's Week, with Lloyd Copeland Stewart and Cecil Copeland Stewart and Ray Starling Stewart among those honored. Other notes mention local youths George King Amesville Howard Starling Stewart Ralston Hemsley and a Pittsburg Pirates prospect. plus the McBee Bindery bowling quintet of Athens beating Valet Cleaners Nelsonville 2 492 to 2 464 with Johnson of Nelsonville high and Haddox of Athens second high.

T. M. Wolfe Poston Consolidated Coal Company Athens County Bankers Association Athens County Ohio State University Lloyd Copeland Stewart Cecil Copeland Ray Starling Russell George King Amesville Howard Starling McBee Bindery Athens Valet Cleaners Nelsonville Johnson Haddox

Noted community figures take part in monthly Kindergarten Mothers program

Members of the Kindergarten Mothers Association joined the monthly conference program including Mrs. C. C. Kerr Mrs. Harry Z. Foster Mrs. H. V. Porter and Miss Edith Ford who left for Charleston to become bookkeeper for Cline Ice Cream. H. C. Cameron traveled to New York on business. Arthur Burchfield of The Plains received a letter from Michael S. Krivesti a well known Plains boy in France. Floyd Brown who appeared on page one of The Messenger earned his Eagle Scout medal. W. A. Casley head of Athens Gas Company received a letter from his son Sergeant Paul Casley of the 135th M. B. B. describing 150 Athens County boys.

The Kindergarten Mothers Association C. C. Kerr Harry Z. Foster H. V. Porter Edith Ford Charleston Cline Ice Cream Company Arthur Burchfield Plains Michael S. Krivesti France Floyd Brown Messenger W. A. Casley Athens Gas Company Paul Casley 135Th M. B. B Athens County

Dear what can the matter be verses and a lost dog note

Messenger readers contribute a poem about coal use in Ohio and a Lost and Found note from Leda Sams in San Jose Mrs John Steinbeck posts a lost ad for her Airedale which is returned twice by readers who saw the first notice. The column notes readers may send verses with name and address and excludes memorial verses.

Ohio Leda Sams San Jose Cal John Steinbeck Thomas Hodgkin Hodgkin

Reno Chamber Sees Global Inquiries Far Off Divorce Focus

Reno's Chamber of Commerce reports 476 information requests in one month from 39 states and seven foreign countries. Most inquiries cover sports and agriculture with only 34 about divorce, signaling wide interest in Reno beyond legal separations.

Reno Nev Chamber of Commerce

Susie Lambert Sets Off On Beauty Adventure

Yesterday the Harker store selected Susie Lambert and she leaves for a startling journey to become beautiful. Dick Tremaine and Jeff Bowman are involved as others pursue Susie's transformation.

Harker Susie

Susie Lambert Finds Courage on a Chicago Journey

Susie travels from home to Chicago with Jeff Bowman sending a warm welcome as she faces a pivotal personal change. She questions her chances of becoming more than a “poor fool” while Jeff grows to see her as an individual and offers support that could upend her self view.

Susie Chicago Jeff Mr. Harker Jeff Bowman Lincoln Park

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