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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces its publication details and rates. It lists staff, affiliations, and subscriptions with annual, semiannual, and weekly prices for Athens and surrounding counties.
The author argues that nations are being remade through violence and that Germany and Italy pursue joint plans of great value to them both. The Mediterranean is a focal point and Mussolini aims to turn it into a Roman lake while Hitler seeks concessions in Central Europe. The Atlantic mood shifts as Britain and France face an uncertain near future.
Rudolph Friml, among the greatest living composers, says he would rather write music for Shirley Temple and Bing Crosby performed by Paul Whiteman's orchestra than for famous symphony conductors. He argues that the average listener wants melody and rhythm, not complex patterns, and that many orchestras play the same things to appease audiences who seek status rather than understanding.
Arts of fishing and hunting communities in Ohio push to meet with the new conservation commissioner. They seek to protect streams from pollution, clear waters for anglers, and assert a nonpartisan policy to depoliticize fish and game under a single state department.
Newton B. Chapman mayor of Chardon Ohio a town under 2000 residents also serves in the state legislature and will draw pay for only one post He plans to serve both terms but forgoes double compensation suggesting the money be used for more snow plowing The example hints that other politicians could learn from him.
Promulgations attributed to Emperor Yao are cited by scientists as evidence that astronomy was known and used in China by about 2300 B C. The claim links imperial orders to early astronomical practice and observation.
The University of Oxford was founded in 872 by King Alfred the Great of England. Cocoanuts spread worldwide by floating to distant regions.
Westbrook Pegler argues that large advertising funded papers promote truth through responsible reporting while small radical periodicals lack assets and abuse freedom with falsehoods. He warns that libel laws and economic power deter sensational, untruthful attacks and defend liberal leaders against radical rhetoric.
John T. Flynn argues the budget debate hinges on differentiating government investment from spending. He urges treating subsidized housing and other non recapturable costs as expenditures while financing investment with bonds, and paying subsidies from tax revenue. He promotes a policy of low cost housing financed by bonds with eventual tax funded subsidies to offset losses.
A University of Michigan professor argues that football players gain education as a by product of playing the sport. He discusses the educational value embedded in athletic participation and its broader impact on student development.
Janet dwight contends with mounting bills charged to Cynthia Cantrell and a looming house payment as Aunt Mary pushes thrifty limits. Cynthia suddenly acts unlike herself, hinting at a dramatic plan, while Janet awaits a late call from Lance Barstow not the intended suitor.
In Cheshire Ohio, the Future Farmers of America section at the local school held a pest contest totaling 1 643 killed including 484 rats 588 sparrows 451 mice 81 crows 32 starlings 3 hawks 2 foxes 1 mink and 1 weasel Captain Carl Ballard led one side and Daniel Swisher the other Billy Musgrave and Dan Swisher led individuals The winner was Billy Musgrave with 110 rats and 189 mice The author suggests an oyster supper and sets a plan to collect funds with Milton Musgrave in charge
The National Board of Review named Night Must Fall and others as top 1937 films. A Lincolnton North Carolina tin mine operates. most tin is imported. Minks have thirty four teeth. James K Polk was a former Speaker who became president. About seventy one thousand dentists exist in the United States. Social Security retirement questions confirm no withdrawal. age 65 benefits based on earnings. Jupiter is the largest planet with 86720 mile mean diameter. Chinese farming contours combat soil erosion. Political World is published at Sea Isle City New Jersey. Louis Farr fight broadcasters on NBC were Clem McCarthy and Edwin Co Hill. Lions are native to the Belgian Congo.
A Philadelphia newspaper note instructs readers to address questions to the Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington with a three cent stamp. It states legal and medical advice cannot be given and no extended research will be undertaken.
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains thrombophlebitis a post surgical risk from vein inflammation and clotting. Mild cases affect surface leg veins and rest with bed rest elevating legs and moist heat. severe spread to large veins can endanger life and needs urgent physician care. Elastic bandages support tissue, prevent swelling, and aid circulation. materials vary and choice depends on comfort and efficacy.
Mr Norman Fulton and daughter of Fremont spent the week end with his brother George Fulton. At the Shade School Board meeting Robert Perry was elected president W Leo Williams vice president and Leo Grim clerk. Elmo Fox and Rachel Nuzum of Belpre were Sunday guests of Nuzum's sister Louis Niggemeyer. Bud Dailey The Plains spent Sunday with Sam Jeffers. Boyd Angell and Kenneth Krenth of Columbus were week end guests here. J M Chappel spent Friday in Logan. Kathryn Cowen left Sunday for Richmond Indiana. Ladies Aid of the M E Church met Tuesday at Margaret Grim's. Rev Earl Cowen Kate Chappel and Hazel Creamer attended the Pleasanton M E quarterly meeting. Lawrence Niggemeyer William Chappel Claudis Chappel Clyde Colburn Clarence Creamer Branch Beatty Ray Bobo James Crawford Lucius Burson Fred Colburn attended the Columbus inauguration Monday.
In Eugene Oregon a fir boughs welcome sign hung above the jail front door. Judge N E Glass and Sheriff C A Swartz visited and shared a meal saying anyone else taking advantage would not be disappointed by the gesture.
Gallipolis events include Ohio University speaker Dean Irma Voigt addressing the AAUW dinner with Athens branch president Edith Wray in attendance. Local officers and community group activities feature English Club gatherings, Service Club installations, and Tanis Guild entertainment with broadcasts and refreshments.
Thirty members and friends gathered for a covered dish supper and social in the church annex on Tuesday evening. Banjo and guitar music provided a special feature of the entertainment.
Mr. Harry Kenneth Roush of Middleport married Miss Sadie Lucille Durst as Rev. Ralph Keuther officiated at the Federated Church in Pomeroy. Attending were Mrs. Ernest Higginbotham Mrs. John Mills Miss Hively and Mr. and Mrs W A Davis.
Mrs. John Zerkle wife of Lillian Saunders was honored with a surprise shower by courthouse colleagues. The office was decorated with cut flowers and an electric lamp was presented. Refreshments followed. Mrs. Zerkle, secretary to the county agent, and her husband are establishing a home in Middleport.
Mrs. Leo Bean hosted her bridge club Wednesday afternoon with two tables in play and a dessert course. Mrs. Luther Carter, who spent weeks here during her husband’s fatal illness, has returned to duties at the Boys' Industrial School in Lancaster. Mrs. John Mootz Jr and Miss Betty Mootz visited relatives in Logan West Virginia. Mrs. Joseph Thompson of Huntington was a recent guest of Mrs. V. J. Niday. Mrs. John Ayres moved into the home of Mrs. Oretha O'Brien at Fourth and State Streets after years at the Old French Home.
Supt and Mrs Bion Bardbury and family Gallipolis were Sunday guests of Mrs Laura Rupe. Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor and daughters Stingy Creek were dinner guests of Mrs Elma Spur lock and daughters. Mr and Mrs Carl Lemley and family and Mrs Floyd Rife visited Mr and Mrs George Lemley Poplar Ridge. Roland Rupe CCC Zaleski visited his parents Clyde Rupe. Mary Hix and Cora Ward visited Bidwell. Peggy Bradbury spent Sunday with cousin Darlene Roush Old Rgger. Harry Tate and son Luther Zanesville visited relatives. Luther stays weeks. Wallace accompanied them home for holiday. Mae Tipton and Nelle Werner visited Mrs Evans Georges Creek. Floyd Longstreth Langsville and Nora Tate and son Harlow were Sunday guests of Worthy Tate. Temperatures can be told by cricket chirps. The warmer the weather the faster it sings.
Mrs. Floyd Irion hosted the Riverside Study Club with a program on Africa prepared by Mrs. Claude Shahan Mrs. Paul Haskins Miss Mayme Berridge and Mrs. D C Priestley Dinner followed for two guests Mrs H W McHenry and Mrs Ben F Evans The Irions and others recently visited New Orleans with Lieut and Mrs Eckford Hodgson Also hosting guests were Mr and Mrs Donald Wallace from Portsmouth and Mrs Phoebe Bell of Portland at the homes of relatives in town
Mrs. Wylie White announces the marriage of her daughter Edna Laurel Dodd to Hollis E. North of Gallipolis. The wedding occurred in Pittsburgh on August 2, 1938.
Albany notes honor for Mr and Mrs Ermel Arbaugh at a shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarence Arbaugh. Other items include church events, bake sale plans, and a basketball game outing with local residents and visitors from Athens and Cleveland.
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