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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1939
Page
4
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Opinion urging شدت Dies congressional committee on un Americanism to receive funds to expose treasonable actions and unpatriotic thinking. The piece argues propaganda poisons the nation and warns against internal dissension weakening democracy abroad and at home.
The article praises soil conservation efforts in Hocking and Meigs Counties. It notes past land misuses by Native Americans and later farmers, highlights reforestation in Hocking County, and suggests Meigs County will test soil treatment to improve pasture and forest use while boosting farm profits.
Gallia County merchants support a plan to teach children spelling through an engaging contest. They argue basic reading writing and arithmetic remain essential and that many youths entering the job market need self tutoring in fundamentals. Parents are urged to engage in improving basic education as times change.
Suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt, age 80, tells a writer that a depressive state of affairs is normal and a boom is not. She notes four periods she calls good times in eight decades, citing her long view on the nation’s economic and political cycles.
English blue law restricts Sunday dairy sales to milk in returnable bottles only. Canned and powdered milk are not allowed, limiting shoppers to refillable containers.
A historical note reports that World War I introduced about 6000 new words into English. The expansion reflects military terms slang and technical vocabulary adopted during the conflict and later integrated into common usage.
New York columnist Westbrook Pegler decries the season’s hats as hideous and demeaning to women over twenty five. He mocks designers for maliciously crafting unflattering headpieces while noting prices from three to fifty dollars and the widespread social pressure to conform.
John T. Flynn argues against a Harvard Tufts economist proposal for government borrowing to fund investment. He rejects the idea that state investment replaces private capital and disputes the notion that taxes would simply cancel interest payments to the public.
An opposing view says borrowing sustains the system but creates oppressive debt service. It argues a rising national debt mostly benefits banks and stockholders while masses pay taxes, risking reduced government activity as interest climbs. The piece closes by noting England’s annual fruit consumption per capita.
Sally Blair endures a brutal mountain storm with Corey Porter while Dan Reynolds, the ski expert, tracks the pair. Sally recalls Dan’s guidance and hope as snowbound exhaustion tests their will to survive and binds to a promised reunion.
Letter argues Townsend plan would cap annuities at 200 dollars monthly for those 60 and older, funded by the transaction tax. It claims nationwide benefits including fewer poorhouses, less tax burden, revived churches, and reduced crime, insisting current social security lags behind. L. Hendershot of Nelsonville urges support and defends the plan against critics.
Q and A cover magnetism clock mounting, Vermont governor history, olive branch symbolism, Washington building with most workers, top ad spend industries in 1937, Equuleus the Little Horse, star map booklet offer, and bicycle accident statistics. Includes dates, places, figures and organizations cited.
A public notice instructs readers to enclose a three cent stamp for factual inquiries to the Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington. It states legal and medical advice cannot be provided and emphasizes proper mail addressed to the bureau at 1013 8th St. NW Washington.
A New York physician reports a 32 year old woman who dropped from 395 pounds to 156 pounds in 20 months under a strict 600 calorie daily diet and thyroid support. Her weight loss was steady and health improved. case illustrates how scientific dietary control aids average individuals in reducing weight.
New Year’s Day guests included multiple Hannings from Athens Bates Sugar Creek and Pleasanton. Dan Bolin hosted visitors from Lancaster Athens Holliday and Albany. Several relatives traveled and stayed with Smalley Bolin Edmundson and Collins families. Sammy Goodin is seriously ill at home.
Announcement reports the marriage of Mr. C. E. Burris a Gallia County farmer and Mrs. Rilla Wallace of Gallipolis Ferry West Virginia. They reside at the farmer's home on the Lower River Road.
A miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs James Simms near Eno Thursday evening honored their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clyde Miles Vera Ballard. The event was arranged by Mrs A O Rupe Mrs Levi Reynolds and Mrs Playford Denney with seventy five friends attending bringing gifts and good wishes. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Clarence Masters hosted the Pembroke Club gathering Tuesday evening. Mrs. Sarah Robinson reviewed the popular novel My Son My Son before a salad course was served.
The Women s Foreign Missionary Society held a Grace M E Church meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs W S Westerman presenting a study of India and a tea service closing the session. Mrs Margaret D Carter visited Mr and Mrs C E Taylor of Arabia for the weekend. Dr Elmer Jones of Toledo and Mr Joe Donnally of Lancaster visited relatives Sunday and Monday. Mr and Mrs Claude Clark visited friends in Columbus and Springfield over the weekend. Miss Winifred Huntington returned to Cincinnati for work after holidays with her parents.
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