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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1938

Page

4

Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. history and rates

Established 1825 Frederick W. Bush Publisher 1891 to 1928 published weekdays except Saturday and a large Sunday edition Gordon KE Bush Publisher and Gen. Mer Charlies H. Harris Managing Editor member associations and national reps advertising rates subscription terms in Athens and surrounding counties mailed and carrier options with prices listed final line notes rates Per year and periods for local readers.

Frederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon KE. Bush Gen Mer. Charlies H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association

They Can Take It The Nation’s Businessmen Rally For Expansion

The article notes that major firms led by DuPonts aluminum makers steel producers Ford Rayon manufacturers and public utilities plan large investments this year surpassing prior federal costs as they push industrial growth. It argues workers’ confidence will return and that business progress will resume beyond party politics and Washington criticism.

duPonts Ford Rayon Public Utilities Washington

Petition Ploy at Eastern University Sparks Truth Questioning

Masters at an eastern university collected 115 signatures on a petition that began with a call to end final exams and ended with a pledge to serve five years in a chain gang. The stunt echoes prior hoaxes and prompts Congress to doubt the seriousness of mass petitions.

Eastern University Congress

Wells Fargo among historic motion pictures praise

A reviewing voice lauds Wells Fargo as a masterful historical film that brings to life the vanished frontier era. The piece also commends The Covered Wagon Cavalcade and other Frank Lloyd projects for vivid adventure, educational value, and broad appeal to both youths and adults.

Wells Fargo America Frank Lloyd Great Plains South Seas Foreign Legion

Kalamazoo's pay as you go finance and debt free record

Kalamazoo Michigan reduced municipal debt from over 500000 in 20 years while funding a 500000 city hall a 300 acre airport and two golf courses. Despite 273000 in relief bonds during downturn the city operates on pay as you go under a commission manager system. A Tennessee professor speculates future folk songs from today's headlines.

U. S. Conference of Mayors Kalamazoo Mich

Fur Bathing Suits Draw Florida Attention

A Florida scene draws curiosity as residents don fur bathing outfits during winter wishful climate talk. A women's club pushes a “wise spending” campaign amid lively public commentary.

Florida

Is freedom endangered by centralized economic control

Washington perspective on David Cushman Coyle’s Harper’s essay argues against pure big business dominance and envisions a mixed system. It emphasizes balancing government action with liberty, expanding private non profit activity and public services while containing private power through democratic oversight.

Coyle Panama Colorado River

Behind the Scenes in Washington and Berlin Dispatches

Kentucky Rep May battles TVA on House Military Affairs Committee while Maverick backs anti TVA efforts. Dodd exposes State Department leaks and pro fascist pressures as Roosevelt and Hull back him. FCC criticizes Mae West language and hints at broadcast license standards.

Washington Andrew J. May Kentucky House TVA May Military Affairs Committee Maury Maverick Texas Norris-Maverick William E. Dodd Berlin State Department Sumner Welles Jay Pierrepont Moffett European Affairs Division James Clement Dunn Hugh Wilson Dodd Roosevelt Hull Federal Communications Commission Mae West FCC

German firm touts Viking egg substitute from fish byproduct

A German corporation claims to grind fish into a substance named Viking that can replace eggs in cooking. The announcement suggests a fish derived egg substitute, raising questions about taste, safety, and market viability.

Public Forum Opinion Letter Attacks New Deal Critics

John Ponn from Gloucester RD 4 writes that anti New Deal cries misstate facts about class envy. He praises Roosevelt Ickes La Follette and Lewis for defending democracy and criticizes critics who seek to preserve the status quo and attack labor unions.

Ten Years Ago in Town News Roundup

Ernest McNeal received Pasteur treatment after being bitten ten times by a mad dog. An order required all dogs to be tied for 60 days. DAR Nabby Lee Ames chapter held a 25th anniversary tea at Mrs. T. R. Biddle’s home. Mr and Mrs R R Johnson and Mrs W H Hyde visited Crooks ville as guests of Mr and Mrs C M King to learn details of a 200 barrel a day oil well struck behind the King residence.

Ernest McNeal W. Union St Nabby Lee Ames The DAR T. R. Biddle Park Place R. R. Johnson W. H. Hyde Crooksville C. M. King King Residence

Pigeon Feeding Ban Ordered by Police on Court Street

Police issue order against motorists trying to run down pigeons feeding on Court Street Ath ens merchants. winter bird feeding by locals noted. Ohio University basketball team won 24 to 13 over Wittenberg here. Mr and Mrs Harry Beckley hosted Mrs Beckley's sister Miss Louise Harlan in Zanesville.

Court St Athens Ohio University Wittenberg Harry Beckley Mrs. Beckley Louise Harlan Zanesville

Health Hints on Concussions and Brain Pressure

Dr Morris Fishbein explains concussion risks from head injuries in the motor era. Pressure from blood or bone fragments inside the skull can deprive brain tissue of oxygen, leading to degeneration or death. Symptoms include unconsciousness shallow breathing rapid pulse and cold clammy skin. Recovery timing varies and amnesia for the concussion period is common.

Morris Fishbein

Richest Girl in the World Meets Truth on the Hilltop

Constance Corby, the richest girl in the world, confesses to Bret Hardesty that she is the girl he loved under an assumed identity. He struggles with betrayal as their planned marriage ends the illusion and he declares the performance over. The couple confronts a future without each other.

Constance Corby Bret Hardesty Rodney Brandon Connie Katie Blyn Bret Mrs. Breton Hardesty Darling Miss Corby Ka—Miss Corby

We the Women and the Grain of Salt in Self Help

The piece critiques success books and their overreliance on patterns and techniques. It warns against overdosage of self improvement and urges natural personality, humor, and genuine liking of people. It notes that California with 6 million people had five lightning deaths in ten years.

Success California

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