This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary text notes advertising rates and notices. Mentions John Widen Company New York and Athens Post Office. References donation terms and carrier deliveries, with dates and charges implied but not clearly stated.
The piece argues that advertising raises unit production efficiency, lowering costs for consumers. It uses a car maker example: 10 000 cars at 10 million dollars, potential rise to 90 000 cars with 1 million in ads, total costs 81 million, 900 per car, saving 100. It notes some ad spend may be wasted but overall advertising reduces consumer prices of many goods.
The piece notes courts are sentencing radical leaders tied to forged passports and perjury, with many headed for prison. It argues the public forgets fast after sensational news and urges reporting by citizens as authorities crack down on foreign spies and crooks.
Citizens in Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburgh and Montclair have advisory committees to share planning facts. In New England towns primers on planning are issued. Homeowners and builders seek 20 year visions of civic improvements, and the information aims to yield better planned communities.
A reader lists historical figures who died before forty to illustrate remarkable early achievement. Included are Alexander the Great, 33. Gustavus Adolphus, 38. Raphael, 37. Schubert, 31. Joan of Arc, 19. Mozart, 35. Cleopatra, 39. Keats, 26. Nell Gwyn, 37. Pocahontas, 22. Robespierre, 36. Nero, 31 among others.
A remark on overconfidence in markets accompanies a sudden downturn as a man who believed himself a shrewd operator encounters a sharp stock market collapse.
A desperate woman flatters a pipe smoker, praising his tobacco brand in a tense social exchange. The moment reveals power dynamics and underlying motives as both parties watch reactions.
Washington commentary accuses Ohio Democrats of rigging a Roosevelt loyalist delegation and pressuring outsiders to stay away. The piece argues such maneuvers threaten primary voter choice and highlight why a presidential tenure limit should be upheld to prevent entrenched power.
Bruce Catton reports on ex President Herbert Hoover emerging as a hopeful Republican candidate with California’s 44 votes and possible western and southern delegations backing him. The Philadelphia meeting signals a conservative tilt led by Jay Cooke and James of Pennsylvania, with Governor Bricker seen as a latent strength opposing New Deal continuity.
A Q and A feature summarizing Venus size and Earth likeness, first U S kindergarten founder Mrs Carl Schurz, projected growth of U S military aircraft between 1939 and 1944, Social Security old age benefits vs state assistance, share of Britain's trade with the U S in 1938, and the Greek legend linking Ursa Major to Callisto and Arcas.
A health columist contrasts Sweden's free medical care and police oversight in venereal disease treatment with US efforts funded by states and the federal government to provide diagnosis and treatment. He condemns quack remedies and urges widespread education to protect the public, then includes a reader letter about mining legends and wealth from Eldorado and Bradford mines.
Corning celebrated the opening of the free public library with a large turnout. The library will be open weekdays 12 30 to 5 pm, Thursday mornings 10 to 12 30, and Wednesday and Saturday evenings 6 to 8 30. The Corning Band Mothers club plans a March fundraiser at the school auditorium to raise money for band uniforms by Memorial Day. Mrs Ted Rodgers was surprised by family birthday greetings on Sunday. The Women s Missionary Society of the U B Church met Tuesday at Iva Canoles home with a program and lunch. The next meeting will be at Lu Browns on March 5.
Ann Brown a $15 a week shop assistant in a cold crowded city battles isolation. She recalls a murder of hopes while mulling a mysterious letter to a man who signs himself Lonely and toys with a risky debutante look alike Irene Temple.
Dr and Mrs Emmett Dunlap of San Diego Texas announce the birth of a son born last Monday. Vern Dunlap of Corsicana is paternal grandfather and Mrs Phil Gray of Athens maternal grandmother. Mrs Gray is in Texas. Mr and Mrs William Jenkins of Drakes announce a daughter born at home Monday. Mr and Mrs Garney Dodson announce a daughter born Tuesday morning.
Mrs Lily Brown hosted a meeting at her home Wednesday night for the Intermediate En deavor society of the U B Church Officers chosen were Dee Swisher president Betty Leonard treasurer Geral dine Gladden secretary A social hour and lunch followed with eight members present.
Patty Vanway ten was taken to Grant hospital Columbus Tuesday for an appendectomy. Grace Gaitten visits relatives in Columbus. Henry Lussetti suffered a stroke at home returning from the New York Central roundhouse Tuesday night. condition serious. Jerry Goodwill returned Monday from Columbus. Mrs. Goodwill stays with Mrs. Ann Goodwill, recently operated at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus. Roland Spence ill at his Columbus home taken to the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Mat Spence.
Dr. Neil D Warren USC psychology professor spent three hours at his father Rev N O Warren's Bartlett home last Saturday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Glen Clark Feb 15 with John Clark and Mr and Mrs Orlie Roberts as grandparents and George Law as great grandfather. Regular social updates note visits from Dow Arnold Norma Logan and E H McKain Danville families. A Bartlett dance for the baseball club raised funds with Denver Burt orchestra. Eleanor Goddard hosted a party for basketball players and coaches.
Chillicothe District women of the Methodist Church will meet Sunday at Circleville. Delegates to represent the local group are Mrs. Carrie Durr, Mrs. Russell Berlin and Mrs. Walter Prather.
James R Patterson of Albany now living in Highland California sent a poem about the Albany Cornet Band to Dr C L Jones manager of the Athens Home Telephone Co. Patterson who played in the band started the first five and ten cent store in Southeastern Ohio at McConnelsville.
James R. Patterson recalls the Albany Cornet Band days and the line of musicians who shaped its sound. He notes Bobo as instructor, Bill Dutton on B flat, Jim Holmes on Conn, Bill Winn on E flat, and others, culminating in a 15 year old him delivering a solo that defined the era. Patterson tours the country, cherishing those days and hoping for heavenly concert halls.
Principal H E Kirk announced receipts from the operetta staged this week by junior high students totaled 166 dollars. After expenses are paid the school will show a profit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.