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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1940

Page

4

Rations Representative in Athens Post Notice

Fragmentary notice from Athens Post mentions advertising rates and postage charges as part of a Second-Class Matter notice. Reads like a postal regulatory snippet with references to carrier matters and periodical rates.

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Al 139 Fe and owner clean Finis

Al 139 Fe and owner clean and finish noted. The entry mentions 38 Fe dio and a 36 Pl radio with good terror status.

Exposition on Taxes Impacts Business and Jobs

Oral Daugherty argues high taxes depress morale and profits, citing a mine paying ten thousand dollars monthly in taxes. He links current tax burdens to rising unemployment and warns against nationwide debt under a reformist administration.

Oral Daugherty Daugherty Mr. Daugherty Washington Fiddler

Population shifts and migratory workers in the United States

Reformers warn that workers will relocate across states to chase jobs amid industrial decline. Nomads face laws and relief programs, while planners call for national strategy beyond politics to avert social disruption and avoid repeating Grapes of Wrath era outcomes.

Losing Landmarks in Lancaster Replace Sherman Home

The Lancaster home of the late General William T. Sherman is set to be replaced by an apartment house. The piece warns that Lancaster and Athens faced similar losses of historic houses as districts modernize, arguing communities should retain reminders of notable local figures and early residents.

Lancaster William T. Sherman Athens Main Street Currier General Sherman

Roosevelt may not run again says Wheeler in 1932 debate

Washington notes Senator Wheeler argues Roosevelt hints at a third term but will likely retire. Garner and Farley oppose a third term and Farley could resign as needed. The piece contends Roosevelt would face party opposition and a messy outcome if he pursued another nomination.

Washington Wheeler Roosevelt Illinois White House Democratic Party Thomas Jefferson Mr. Roosevelt Garner Farley al Smith Smith du Ponts Democratic National Committee United States Hyde Park Roosevelts

Roosevelt Considers Hull as Likeliest Cabinet Nominee

The nomination analysis centers on Secretary Hull as the strongest option. Roosevelt has discussed Justice Douglas and Attorney General Jackson but faces little backing from party leaders. If Farley cannot secure nomination he may back Hull, who enjoys broad organizational support.

Hull Roosevelt Supreme Court William O. Douglas Robert Jackson Farley

Dies to curb public hearings for congressional committee

Bruce Catton reports Washington scene as Martin L. Dies plans to suspend public hearings during the presidential wars. He advocates closed hearings with reports issued to summarize testimony and unanimous conclusions. Hearings would resume in about a month focusing on Hollywood subversives and consumer groups.

Washington Martin L. Dies Congressional Committee Dies Hollywood California Movie Colony Congress

Answers and Questions from The Messenger Information Bureau

The Messenger Information Bureau fields various queries with concise answers. It covers Panama Canal lock construction costs at 277 million dollars, methods for delaying ships by removing submersible valve covers, thunder distance up to ten to twelve miles, record wind of 231 mph at Mount Washington in 1934, Ringling Brothers history noting John Ringling’s death in 1936 and current activity of others, and the definition of currently insured under Social Security as earning $50 or more in six of the twelve quarters prior to death.

Panama Canal Mount Washington N. H Ringling Brothers John Ringling al. A. G Otto Alf T Charles John Charlies

Public Forum letter on poverty and justice ethics

Athens writer A. L. Snedden defends humane treatment of impoverished families facing poverty and crime, arguing against public shaming and harsh punishment. He calls for accountability of officials and judges, urging reforms to avoid stoking hatred and social decay. February 26 Athens Ohio.

the Messenger A. L. Snedden Athens R. D

Bed Wetting Causes and Daily Habits for Children

Dr Doris M Odlum notes bed-wetting stems from infancy training and cleanliness issues often blamed on mothers. She cites higher prevalence in boys, various physical factors, and advises hydration timing, avoiding caffeine, well ventilated rooms, light bedding, non irritating nightwear, slight bed elevation, and involving children in bed making to build self reliance.

Doris M. Odlum Odlum

Langsville couple marked as oldest married pair in town

Langsville celebrates its oldest married couple, Mr and Mrs John Wilson Miller, who have endured 68 years of marriage. J P Demolet buys his brother's stake in the Demolet Planning and Heating Firm, first started by Charles Demolet Sr in Athens in 1895. Francys Cochran prepares a Kern Building storefront renovation on Court Street for a new ladies shop opening May 1 on a site tied to Peter Kern's shoe business origins.

John Wilson Miller Langsville J. P. Demolet Demolet Athens Charles Demolet, Sr Francys Cochran Kern Building Court St Peter Kern J. B. Rose Murphy Brothers Mechems

Sunnyside Notes: Basketball, Talks, and Church Dinner

The X L basketball team of the First Christian Church Sunday School class defeated a McArthur team. Dr Christman from the Ohio University faculty spoke at the Sunnyside Parent Teacher Association meeting. Dr Robert E Nye, recently in Buenos Aires, was at his Chauncey boyhood home. Don Hamilton and Russ Finsterwald refereed the Southern Ohio and West Virginia tournament at the Ohio University gym. The Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid cooked a chicken dinner for Rev and Mrs V Ahlbrand, with several helpers listed.

X-L First Christian Church Wycoff Sharpe Kaler Watkins Straus McArthur Dr. Christman Ohio University Sunnyside Parent- Teacher Association Robert E. Nye Buenos Aires South America Chauncey Nye Don Hamilton Columbus Russ Finsterwald Athens West Virginia Ohio University Gymnasium Ladies Aid Society The Chauncey Methodist Church V. Ahlbrand L. D. Shields Marie Mourn Ruth Romine James Love Julia Wyant John Michael Ervin Pidcock George Green Geo. Shafer Alma Vince Viola Shields Loretta Shields Albert Preston Ella Cunningham

Social Notes of Mt. Union

Rev. Higgenbothem preached at Mt Union in morning and evening. Mr and Mrs Clarence Foley of Carpenter visited Mr and Mrs John Nicholson. Rev and Mrs Higgenbothem and son David visited Mr and Mrs Frank Wood. Mr and Mrs Charles King of Bradbury visited Mr and Mrs Harley Carr. Mr and Mrs Harley Carr visited relatives Thursday. Friday evening guests included Mr and Mrs James Clark Harrisonville, Mr and Mrs Will Nicholson, Mr and Mrs Seth Nicholson and Norman Will of Side Hill at John Nicholson’s home. Mr and Mrs Roy Jordan of Springfield accompanied his mother Mrs John Jordan home Sunday. Mrs Jordan spent two weeks in Springfield with her children. Golden Circle Class will meet at M A Nicholson home Friday night March 1. Epple of Bunker Hill visited M A Epple Sunday. Mrs Eliza Wood cares for Mrs George Wood who is ill.

Mt, Union Higgenbothem Clarence Foley Carpenter John Nicholson David Frank Wood Charles King Bradbury Harley Carr James Clark Harrisonville Will Nicholson Seth Nicholson Norman Will Side Hill Roy Jordan Springfield John Jordan Eliza Wood George Wood Pennsville C. V. Davis Dr. Davis Lexie McConnelsville Richard Helmick New Lexington R. W. Carr Pauline Parkersburg James Newburn Monroe Louisiana B. G. Davis Lillian Geddes George MclInturt Earl Woodard Todds Woodard Walter Shook Dick Woodard McIinturf F. E. Mercer W. C. Mercer Alvin Mercer Tabor May Marshall Lyman Dawson Corning John Coulter Coulter Mina Sheridan Zanesville Bert Marshall Dean Benjamin Clyde Anderson R. C. Penrose C. S. Hiatt Vernie Appleman Frank Dawson Floyd DeWeese DeWeese Lawrence County Herbert Keyser Delaware C. O. Graham Bert Mendenhall Early Iowa L. W. Johnson Will Hilaman George Hann Canton Leora Cora Allard Elmo Eddie Allard Crooksville Chester Newton Hillcrest Fred Wilson Marietta Raymond Dougan T. F. Dougan Helen Williams Everette Williams Wilford Mercer Bernard Click Killbuck Jess Williams Mary Eva Dwight Graham Lon Gra*ham Harold Mendenhall Herbert Caiser Ae John Wetherell Daugh

Bartlett Wins Court Honor in County Final

Bartlett High School captured the Washington County Class B basketball title by beating Vincent 34 to 31 in the Marietta final Saturday night. Bartlett girls took third, defeating Bloomfield 20 to 19, and Bartlett will face Lowell next in the sectional tournament in Marietta.

Bartlett Bartlett High School Washington County Vincent Marietta Bloomfield Lowell Ruth Gibbons Columbus Enid Goddard Herbert Dillinger Dayton Epworth Church Blanche Graham Frances Britton Akron Harry E. Fast Caldwell Katherine Crawford Ellsworth Allen Lloyd Burgess Richwood A. Z. Penrose Coolville Nathan Burgess John Beazell J. E. Cummings Carl Secoy Carl Burt Don Goddard Harry Mills

Dexter Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Death

Dexter notes list visitors and social calls among local families including Claude Dulaney and Alpha Plummer, Sylvia Amos visiting Springfield and Lancaster, and William McMorrow's death at his daughter's home. Other guests include Elmer Dent, Garland Weaver Dayton, and Ward Nicholson households plus a roller skating party by Christian Endeavor on Friday.

Dexter Claude ‘Dulaney Alpha Plummer Sylvia Amos Russell Musser Springfield Raymond Showalter Lancaster William McMorrow Bessie Phillips Elmer Dent Charleston Lewis Saxton Garland Weaver Dayton John Weaver Mildred Braley Ward Nicholson F. C. Folden Harry Saxton Sun- 7 Christian Endeavor Society Rutland J. P. Miller and Son Burg White

The 10 Cent Store Romance Continues Tonight

Ann Brown moves into Clara Brooks the dime store girl shares an apartment with Ann after a chance encounter with Paul Hayden, a stock room worker. He carries her bags then pursues a wary, playful courtship as they walk home under a street lamp. The couple grows closer amid witty banter and mutual curiosity.

Ann Brown Gambler Paul Hayden Nations Ann Clara Brooks Clara West Murray Park Beach Paul Dunfield Gardenia

Social Notes of Pennsville

The Pennsville Social Notes recount neighborhood visits and host gatherings. Families and relatives from McConnelsville New Lexington Parkersburg Monroe Louisiana Todds Corning Crooksville Canton Zanesville Delaware Killbuck and Marietta are listed with dinners birthdays and travel. Several residents attend or host suppers and visits while communities share news of illness and care.

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