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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1939
Page
4
Athens Messenger and Herald Publishing Details 1896 to 1929
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co lists established 1825 with publishers Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush. Weekly weekday publication with a large Sunday issue, editors include Charlies H. Harris. Memberships include UP, AP, INPDA. national reps John W. Cullen Co. Rates: carrier 16 cents weekly, mail rates vary by county. obituary notices and bank cards offered at nominal charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charlies H. Harris
Junkyards for Jaloppies in Cleveland Traffic Court
Judge Joe Ackerman offers violators a choice between a fine a work house sentence or sending a dilapidated jalopy to the junkyard. He argues faulty cars cause many accidents and junking old vehicles could improve traffic safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Joe Ackerman
Judge Ackerman
How Much Do You Owe to the Federal Debt
The piece explains the national debt as a hidden family burden. It notes nearly forty billion dollars in government IOUs and a per capita share around 342 dollars, meaning a family of five would owe about 1710 dollars, a tax burden expected for years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.’s
Nelsonville
Townsend
Hendershot
Townsend Pidyers
Nobuddy
J. N. Williams
Middleport
Ohio
Leaving Russia for Love In Moscow a Daring Promise
Oil man Bryan Grover fought to unite with his wife barred by Russia from leaving. After a five year struggle and a daring airplane flight, Russia pledged freedom to choose, sparking questions about a nation’s right to keep loved ones apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Grover
Grover
Russia
Iran
Romeo
Juliet
Moscow
Europe
United States
Spineless Okra Aims to Boost Spineless Tax Payer
A mid western botanist has developed a spineless okra after extensive testing. The article notes no strong scientific significance but warns it could inspire Washington lawmakers to pursue spineless spending. The piece uses satire to suggest taxpayer strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Birth Rate Falling Amid War Fears Across Europe
The article notes a declining birth rate in France Italy and other nations despite subsidies for motherhood. It cites Italy’s large spending with 1938 death rate rising faster than births and attributes slow population growth to economic instability and war fears across civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Italy
Mussolini
Belgium
Australia
New Zealand
Investment label in Roosevelt budget sparks critique
John T. Flynn critiques Roosevelt’s use of the term investment to mask deficits arguing government spending labeled as investments often lacks returns. He compares private and public accounting, warns against redefining expenditures such as roads and schools, and urges fiscal book reform to avoid tampering with the national deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Russia
We the Women Face Relief Attitudes and Family Struggles
The piece argues taxpayers resent relief recipients while revealing a University of Chicago study of 157 Chicago families on public aid. It finds most seek work, average about one child per family over six years, and urges understanding across political views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
Chicago
Amaretta Jones
Valuable Service in Grave Registration for War Veterans
Grave registration aids locate unmarked burial sites across Southeastern Ohio. Years of neglect left tiny rural cemeteries hidden near Athens with unknown soldier graves and lost family records. W E Peters highlights the need to map these graves to connect descendants with ancestors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
W. E. Peters
Athens Land and History Authority
Athens
Butterflies Guarded in Pacific Grove by New Ordinance
Pacific Grove imposes fines or jail for disturbing live butterflies as a valued annual attraction. Millions migrate each fall to the Monterey Peninsula, where residents collaborate on conservation, viewing these insects as a key local resource alongside trees parks and lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Grove
Calif
Monterey Peninsula
Public Forum Letter on Crime and Censorship
A. L. Hysell from Bradbury, Ohio, warns readers about rising crime and its link to movies and beer halls. He urges parents to train children, recognize danger signals, and judge entertainment choices to prevent criminal paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Pomeroy
A. L. Hysell
Health Hints and Diet by Dr Morris Fishbein
Dr Fishbein outlines moderate drinking effects on mood and self control. He describes alcoholic types including psychopath and neurotic alcoholics and explains problem drinkers drink to cope with inner insecurities. Chronic alcoholism links to liver enlargement and damage with serious secondary symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
E. B. Allen
Dr. Allen
Allen
Highway Markers Placed As Principals Meet at McVay
Ten years ago new highway markers were being placed for U S Route 50 while county school principals gathered at H R McVay’s office. Clifford Moriarity led Rho Mu Phi as it joined Phi Kappa, the national fraternity. Merchants Exposition announced for March, Kiwanis officers installed with Hess as president and Grover as vice president. Salvation Army drive targets $4000 with L W Roberts chairing the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Moriarity
Rho Mu Phi
Phi Kappa
Kiwanis Club
Robert C. Hess
O. C. Bird
Brandon T. Grover
Dwight Rutherford
Fred Sands
Fred M. McKay
Souvenir Cards Sourced From War Fronts and Local Petition
Joe Sheppard and Buchtell received three souvenir postal cards from cousin Private W Liddell of the 48th Australian Forces in France. Liddell found two cards in a ruined cottage blown from a photo album. A petition to repair Cutler Big Run Road was presented to the Marietta Board of Commissioners signed by 22 residents and taxpayers. Private James A Winning returned to Walter Reed Hospital after holidays with his mother Mrs George Vernon, having been gassed in France, and wore a French cord for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sheppard
Buchtell
W. Liddell
48Th Battalion
Australian Forces
France
Liddell
Cutler-Big Run Road
Board of Commissioners
Marietta
James A. Winning
Walter Reed Hospital
George Vernon
Winning
Time to Wed Brings Hidden Wealth to Janet
Janet Dwight faces an impending marriage to Lance Barstow while concealing money she can contribute to keep the house. Barney McKnight, a journalist, drives Janet through rain to meet the clash of pride and need as plans for a shared future unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Dwight
Lance Barstow
Lance
Cynthia Cantrell
Mary Cantrell
Barney McKnight
Barney
Janet
Jan
Q and A on everyday facts from a 1930s Q&A column
A compilation of ready answers covering topics from soda fountain food shares to varnish removal on linoleum, Pike’s Peak elevation and ascent options, U S governance in the Philippines, postal health document requests in 1937, a book on radio script writing, and the start date of the Spanish Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Philippine
United States
Paul V. McNutt
Pike’s Peak
United Stat Public Health Service
Washington, D. C
Frank Nagler
Ronald Press Co
E. 26Th St
New York
N. Y
Thirteenth St
Messenger Service Bureau Address Guidance
The notice instructs readers to mail questions to the Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 13th St Washington D C The editor notes that legal and medical advice cannot be given or extended research performed and requests a three cent stamp for replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
Messenger's Service Bureau
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
THE
United Press
John W. Cullen Company
Detroit
Gene
Gallia
Hocking
Modgs
Morgan, Vinton
John T. Flynn
Comment
America
Ruth Millett
California
the Public Forum
Bradbury, O
Editor
Messenger
H. R. McVay
Drive For Salvation Army
L. W. Roberts
George Clark
Elinore Cowan Stone
NEA Service
ING
Chapter
Elm Street
Aunt Mary
Times
Vasco
Patsy Skidmore
John Smizzart
Wall Street
Pike's Peak
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