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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary text notes national representation for W Cullen Company and subscription rates for various zones. Mentions Athens Post Office and Second Class matter, with scattered phrases about durations and prices. No clear event or person beyond generic references.
Raymond Clapper notes Evansville bucked national gloom with rising meters and utilities, bank deposits, and building permits. Local businessmen pursue new factories and three bold enterprises, maintaining employment and prosperity despite the era's downturns.
The Gallia County celebration nears as Gallipolis and Marietta prepare pageantry and events. The Ohio River towns lure visitors with stories of early settlements and the French Five Hundred, boosting regional appeal and advertising for the entire Ohio River country.
The TVA has contracted for over 170000 tons of bituminous coal in the last ninety days to fuel steam plants, supplying about twenty percent of its current electric output. The drought limits hydro power, promoting steam generation while critics warn of shifting aims in federal power policy. Steam power offers controllable, cheaper output but may threaten water powered coal jobs.
Three Ohio communities Poland Swanton and Burton explore establishing forests for current recreation and future profits. A recent law offers farmers tax breaks of up to 50 percent on woodland if livestock grazing is prevented and land kept productive. Southeastern towns could benefit from municipal forests with low first costs and minimal upkeep while generating cash returns to ease tax burdens.
Early speculation about a Russian blitzkrieg shifts to talk of a Five Year Plan. The text also hints at using an extra day in February to plan future actions.
Bruce Catton analyzes Roosevelt's 1941 budget and debt strategy. He argues the plan cuts spending, pressures Congress to overspend, and uses the debt limit to force congressional restraint. Catton suggests the budget also hints at a future president facing debt and balancing the books.
The actress said her husband would sit at the table and refuse to talk while she had to carry the conversation, a behavior she described as defining an ideal husband.
A reader asks about Milwaukee's socialist mayor Daniel W Hoan serving since 1916. Other questions cover gypsies in Revolutionary War service, first female Congress member Jeanette Rankin, admission prices at the 1939 World Fairs, cargo versus shipment definitions, fertility symbols in ancient art, and the Prime Minister's salary with Neville Chamberlain noted as First Lord of the Treasury earning 10000 pounds.
J. H. Grosvenor of Canaanville was re elected president of the Athens County Board of Commissioners. A. E. Whaley leads the Southeast Ohio Motor Club and Carl H. Beasley heads the Ohio U S 50 Highway Association. H N Burgett chairs the Blue and Gray Trail Association executive committee. County Auditor Clyde J Edmundson reports receipts for 1929 auto tags. Southeastern Ohio records a warm January 6.
Twenty years ago Prof. C L Martzolff Ohio University alumni secretary returned from an Ohio alumni meeting in New York Miss Anna Pearl McVay was master of ceremonies Speakers included Carl Van Anda The New York Times Carrie Schaeffel Brown Albert Leonard E A Dent A Methodist church at Syracuse was destroyed by fire with a 3000 loss Census takers for Athens County include H M McKinley Howard L Goodwin Albert O Rink and many others.
Dr Morris Fishbein warns that despite modern indoor heating exposures to cold air still harm the body especially for those who work indoors and outdoors. Sudden indoor heat and outdoor cold stresses affect tissues and immunity, so dress for cold and avoid overheating.
A poetry column invites contributions bearing name and address. The quoted verses describe themes of time, nature, love, and weather with a personal signature from Laura B. Foster of Columbus, Ohio, included at the end.
A $6,000 fire in Montreal started when a workman tossed a cigarette butt into a bucket he believed held water. The incident shows water and gasoline appear similar but one is far safer for disposing of stubs.
Mary Carroll in London accepts a marriage proposal from Dr. Gilbert Lenox to escape heartbreak after a rival, Vincent Gregg, deepens his affair with Carla Marchetta. Mary negotiates a personal disguise using Anna Winters as a registrant while considering future truth, as the ceremony proceeds in wartime registry settings.
Mrs C C Casade and sons Walter and Francis returned from a few days visit with brother William Phillips and family. Geneva Foster left for employment at the Athens County Children's Home. Raymond Webb of Fisher visited his mother Carrie Webb. Lewis McLaughlin and daughter Sandra spent Sunday with Earl Arba ught at Wilkesville. Junior Bolton visited Clyde and Clayton Morris. George William Webb returned from Newark after a visit with Seldon Worley and family. Attended Home Economics meeting at Columbia. Albert Cone and daughter Betty and L D Cottrill and daughter Neva were at Albany. Floyd Bolton at Albany. Wayne Turner narrowly escaped when his auto skidded into a railing near Laurel Grange. J R Ogdin returned from visit in Columbus.
Miss Margaret Fink was brought home from Holzer Hospital Thursday. Rev. Roy Tillis to lead a two week revival at Mission Church starting Sunday Jan. 14. James McKinzie, Spanish American War veteran, died Friday. funeral Sunday and burial at Wells Cemetery near Downington. Local visitors from Barbersville and Milton call on Arch Egnor family. Next Parent-Teacher Organization meeting Monday Jan. 15 features Dr. Roush health talk. Rutland basketball beat Middleport 35 to 21. reserves 25 to 23. Rutland defeated McArthur 46 to 23. next games Racine at Rutland and McArthur visit Rutland. Howard Phipps returned to Columbus after visiting. John Standley Jr. of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents.
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