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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1940

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates

The Athens Messenger lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher 1896 to 1999 and Gordon K. Bush as publisher emeritus. It notes association with national and Ohio press groups, circulation audits, and United Press representation. Subscription rates include 15 cents weekly and ten weeks for local areas, with extra postage in other zones.

Frederick W. Bush the Athens SesstNor Hiraid Pauyrisa Co Gordon K. Bush Onasios H. "Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Street List Buresa Onin Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association John W. Casten Chicago New York Detroit Wyreien

Anniversary Thoughts on Lincoln Jackson Day Dinners

The author critiques politicized reverence for Lincoln and Jackson, urging Democrats and voters to value democracy over self serving goals. They warn that efficient government requires respect for rights across society and caution against pressure groups, prejudice, and vote driven abuse of public funds. Lincoln and Jackson are praised as practical, principled figures.

Lincoln Jackson Germany Hitler Stalin

Ohio to Publish State Touring Guide for Buckeye State

The Ohio department of highways plans a touring guide to highlight local celebrations stock shows fairs and recreation spots from lakes to rivers and borders to attract visitors and educate residents about Ohio resources. Southeastern communities should be represented in the guide to promote regional sights and savings on vacation funds.

Ohio Department of Highways Pennsylvania Indiana State Highway Department Muskingum Buckeye

No More Reds Civil Liberties Union Bars Anti Democratic Members

The American Civil Liberties Union votes to bar members from groups with anti democratic aims, drawing praise from many Americans while condemning Stalinist and Hitlerist factions. The piece also notes ongoing congressional budget cuts and persistent deficits.

The American Civil Liberties Union Civil Liberties Union

Lincoln to Hoover shift in unemployment role in America

In a Lincoln Day address Bruce Barton and a separate speech by Herbert Hoover frame a transition from private to public responsibility for employment. The piece traces how unemployment moved from individual burden to national policy, noting Roosevelts and Hoovers differing methods and rising public concern by 1930s.

Washington Buffalo Bruce Barton Omaha Herbert Hoover United States America Lincoln Mr. Hoover Roosevelt Senate

Washington Scene Reveals Farley McNutt Dinner Amid Policy Talks

Bruce Catton notes a private dinner between Postmaster General Farley and Federal Security Administrator McNutt despite rumors of enmity. The piece discusses the food stamp program, shifts to cotton goods, and ongoing congressional actions with FSCC funding extending to end of fiscal year.

Washington Farley McNutt Messrs Frank McHale Democratic National Committee Jackson Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation FSCC Congress

He Likes Horses Dr Hasson Keeps Using Horse and Buggy

Dr John Edmund Hasson of Bath New York continues daily rounds by horse and buggy saying he loves horses and will follow his inclinations for the rest of his days. He ignores neighbors auto and bonnet showing personal resolve to live his life his way regardless of progress.

John Edmund Hasson Bath N. Y Hassan Joneses

Dimes Editor Appeals for Economic Recovery

A letter from T. A. Spencer of Logan, R. D. 1, Feb. 8 urges restoring dimes to the public pocket to spark recovery. He critiques WPA pay, unemployment, aging workers, and war fears while calling for defense prep without starvations and a balanced budget funded by fair wages.

the Messenger Roger Babson WPA Uncle Sam Echoe Mr. Wilson Babson Institute Ralph Wilson T. A. Spencer Logan R. D

Questions and Answers on Dictaphones Immigrants and Figures

A newspaper Q and A list covers dictaphone versus dictograph use in business, hair of apes, Old-Age insurance tax staying at 1 percent to 1943, endurance records in 1939 by a Cub two seater, Mussolini fascism origins, Jefferson immigration stance, and ages of Major Bowes Henry Burr and Uncle Ezra with details and dates.

Clyde Schlieper Wes Carroll Mussolini Lausanne Switzerland Vilfredo Pareto Pareto Peter M. Riccio Columbia University Press Thomas Jefferson Congress Major Bowes Henry Burr Uncle Ezra A. Bowes Burr Patrick J. Barrett Ezra

Pom Er oy Church of Christ Under Roof in Spring

Ten years ago the Pom eroy Church of Christ building was under roof and slated for completion by late spring. Miller Brothers opened a new wallpaper and interior shop in Violet Flats Athens. Martha Jane Daggett died at her daughter-in-law’s home 36 N High St. Three Stewart 4 H Club members won prizes at the potato show during Farm Week in Columbus.

Pomeroy Church Miller Brothers Violet Flats Athens Martha Jane Daggett Inlaw W. V. Daggett N. High St Stewart 4-H Club Columbus Howard Starlin Ervin Merrick Ruthanna Merrick

Birthday Party for Mrs Jewell and Local Basketball Scene

Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs John Jewell of Race Street hosted a birthday party for Mrs Jewell. Futures church basketball team featured Mut Wyckoff Algeo Carmichael twins Morgan. East Side team lost to Futures with Daily Clark Foley Smith Kinsel Barnes. Frank Johnson son in law of Prof Truedley YMCA worker near Aintar Syria was murdered by the Turks. Mrs Jennie O Dell and Mrs E B Morrison chaperoned Pi Beta Phi dance at Masonic Temple. Out of town guests included Lucille Nazoe Catherine Tucker Hilah Vorhees Bonnie Schoof Marie Dressing.

The Christian Church Frank Johnson Frederick ‘Truedley Y.M.C.A Aintar Syria Jennie O’dell E. B. Morrison Masonic Temple Lucille Nazoe Ironton Catherine Tucker Louisville Hilah Vorhees Columbus Bonnie Schoof Marie Dressing Canton

The Captain’s Daughter Continues Amid Family Turmoil

Mike returns to the waterfront saga as Dan and Katie’s evening unfolds with a drunken scene. Dan confesses fault while Mrs. Donovan veers between scandal and concern, and Ling and Susette scramble to restore order as plans for a Plaza dinner with Lynda Martin loom. Continued.

Katie Donovan Ling Henry Mrs. Donovan Donovan Messah Dan Dan Susette Dan Donovan Mike Suzette Katie

Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet

A historical overview traces syphilis treatment from mercury to Paul Ehrlichs arsphenamine the 606 drug era and subsequent refinements. It notes immediate action, reduced spread, and the importance of prompt treatment while listing modern drugs used against the disease. A final stray line mentions a Portand Oregon city law banning pigs from staying over three days.

Paul Ehrlich United States Germany Ehrlich Hata Mediicine

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