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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1940
Page
4
The fragment lists the paper established in 1838 with publishers Frederick Bush and Gordon K M Charles among editors and staff. It notes publication schedule and city offices in Athens and surrounding counties, plus subscription rates by carrier and mail, and postage zones.
Hundreds of American Youth Conference attendees largely remain quiet as the President denounces Russia. The piece argues youths educated in turbulent times favor vocational guidance over government handouts and cautions older people to trust in youth while acknowledging the era’s influence.
A South plant now makes cigarette paper from American grown flax fiber, boosting farmer returns to about four dollars per acre for straw after threshing. The operation employs 700 workers and plans expansion as midwestern and California fibers feed a growing European style product, easing the agricultural surplus.
Father Charles E. Coughlin criticizes using the press as a vehicle for propaganda while noting newspapers remain open to earnest controversy. The era tests journalism as propaganda clothes itself in appealing robes, yet American papers generally sustain credible reporting despite strain.
Observers note higher steel production possibly linked to demand for bullet-proof vests among Nazi leaders. The piece comments on American views of the Orient and the dehumanizing impact of civilian casualties in China.
Raymond Clapper discusses Republican nerves over a possible Roosevelt third term, noting they fear the campaign and the political ease of attacking a potential dictator label. He predicts Philadelphia as a likely GOP convention site for July 2 with Independence Day pageantry at Independence Hall.
Bruce Catton reports on Murray Playner’s campaign to purge Communists from the American Youth Congress and to create a broader, conservative youth movement backed by figures from the Boy Scouts Catholic Youth and the American Legion. He notes Playner’s ties to Victor Ridder and other prominent backers and discusses the plan to form a truly representative youth organization.
Two police horses in New York startled crowds with a half hour of free running through Greenwich Village before calmly returning to duty. No injuries reported as riders corralled the animals and resumed patrols.
The American Youth Congress lobbies for half a billion dollars and then antagonizes lawmakers in Washington. The piece urges better salesmanship for the youngsters amid President Roosevelt's fishing cruise as he rests after recent weeks of the missus’s activity.
Readers sent inquiries on presidency and ancient rulers noting how long transitions take. The reply covers presidential vacancies, Cleopatra’s ages, Nazism roots, 1937 US export share, and elevator scale readings in varying mechanisms.
New Plymouth reports a busy weekend as members from the New Plymouth Methodist Church and circuit share readings on missions at the Safari tea. Attendees included Rev J G Deeds and Mrs Deeds, Mrs Irene Gibbons, Mrs Olive Weede, and numerous visitors from Mt Pleasant and Hamden.
A letter to The Messenger from Middleport appeals for relief from frozen water mains. The writer cites Meigs Water Company delays and high charges, urging health authorities to address ongoing service outages and sanitation impacts. The column also features Dr. Morris Fishbein summarizing the new sulfonamide drugs like sulfanilamide and sulfapyridine, their medical uses, and impact on infections such as streptococcus, meningitis, gonorrhea, and pneumonia.
Corning Public Library Board announces opening at Monahan's Opera House, rooms formerly used by the Gas Company, on Saturday February 17 at 1 30 p m Mildred Spence Williams named librarian. Library linked to county and state systems with broad stacks. Open every weekday afternoon with two mornings and two evenings. Sponsored by the local PTA led by Virgil Davis.
Ray Porter of Cleveland and Remi Lincoln Clark of Cleveland Heights wed at a Willoughby Presbyterian minister’s home. Porter, owner of a Willoughby airport, and Clark plan to live in Cleveland after a Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans.
Friday night revival services at the U B Church observe Family Night with Pastor Arthur Shonkwiler preaching on Family Religion. The youth, led by William Jeffries, will present a program in the form of a broadcast.
The Church of God youth will present a religious drama titled Nason the Blind Disciple on Sunday night February 18 at seven. They will also perform at the Southeastern Young People’s Convention in the Methodist Church at Gallipolis on February 22.
Mrs. Ann Goodwill underwent surgery at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus. Harry Morgan and Bob Morgan are ill. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clifford and their son visited Zanesville relatives. Mrs. Isabella Thomas and others were in Columbus. Hester Latta and Maxine Barnett attended a Gone With the Wind showing in Columbus. Mrs. Dora Cady plans to live with her son F A Cady and family while ill.
A reader poem titled Picture on My Window Pane describes a winter scene with valleys hills palm trees lakes and rills. It notes dawn sunbeams and the warm heart of day and is signed Cavalorie McIntyre Bartoe Nelsonville Ohio.
Marie La Porte and Dan Donovan collide on Madison Avenue as he plans to buy flowers for Lynda Martin while she faces scandal at home. Dan braids longing and duty, chasing a memory of Marie as he debates a public outing with Lynda. Marie warns of her father’s wrath yet seeks solace in a brief reunion.
The South’s first illuminated inter city highway opened between Gadsden and Attalla Alabama by the state highway department and Alabama Power Company. The 2.25 mile road cost 20000 dollars and features 83 6000 lumen lights on ornamental iron supports after a series of accidents on the route.
Minersville Methodist Sunday School members who never missed a session in 1939 received medals. Survivors of Mrs. Mary Grueser include numerous children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Grueser were held at Dutchtown Church with burial in Hill Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Wells were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Saxton as his health improves though he cannot leave the house. Families visit and sickness affect local residents amid heavy snow that closed schools and halted travel.
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