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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1939

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Page Four Feature Notices

The Athens Messenger announces subscription rates and advertising details. The paper lists staff roles, associations, and post office classification for second class matter, with carrier and mail rates across multiple counties.

the Athens Messenger Ralional John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington

Paying for His Toys and the Split Wealth Debate

A Midwestern company reveals over ten thousand stockowners to counter claims that wealth is controlled by a few. The piece argues Washington’s backers push a New Order to centralize power, aided by Roosevelt, as stockowners see earnings fall and question the so called elite.

Washington Roosevelt Lewis Howe

Today and Yesterday on Youth Readiness for Work

The piece argues youths today delay start in trades until their mid twenties, unlike earlier generations. It notes schooling loafing, dole exposure, and late job entry, while older workers stay at tasks. It urges guiding new graduates into productive work earlier amid tougher competition.

STREAMSIDE PHILOSOPHY ON FISHING AS EDUCATION

The piece defends a new eastern university course in fishing from bait to cooking and mounting. It cites Izaak Walton to argue that angling can cultivate virtue, contentment, and a quiet heart, rivaling other curricula in enriching character.

Eastern University Izaak Walton

One Really Tall Idea Delights Tip Top Pers

A feature on the California Tip Top Pers club for tall women over six feet and tall men. The organization, formed recently, has 40 members nationwide and hosts hikes picnics and nightlife outings to help members meet companions.

California Tip Toppers United States

Westbrook Pegler on Nazi World Nazidom and foreign influence

Pegler argues Nazi rhetoric mirrors anti Semitic plots by equating International Nazi with Jews and claims of racial chosenness. He cites Nazi views on citizenship for foreign nationals, German descent as loyalty, and oppression of immigrants, noting resistance among American cultural groups to Nazi mission work.

New York Germany Hitler Oxford Press

John T Flynn on monopoly and Thorp critique

Flynn critiques Willard Thorp’s monopoly analysis while noting Thorp’s Commerce Department role. He argues monopoly arises from industry-wide combinations, not single giants, and asserts Sherman law spurred such groupings. The piece questions Thorp’s proximity to government and prodded views on NRA agreements.

Thorp Wall Street Dun & Bradstreet Heaven and Earth NRA

Time to Marry in a Serial Tale Unfolds in Turmoil

Janet dwells in a fragile life after a broken engagement to Lance Barstow. Cynthia Cantrell hovers with a plan about the house, while Barney McKnight offers calm yet cryptic company as Janet navigates social judgments and growing distance from Lance, leading to a pivotal cliffhanger.

Janet Dwight Eag d Lance Barstow Lance Cynthia Cantrell Mary Cantrell Barney McKnight Barney Janet Cynthia Jan Tim Cyn Mary Timothy Benton

Orthodontia Helps Early Dental Development

Dr Morris Fishbein notes modern orthodontia offers relief for crooked teeth and protruding upper jaws. He says brace treatment begins after age seven, with early work on habits like thumb sucking and mouth breathing for children, and that adults can benefit when there is marked protrusion.

Morris Fishbein American Dental Association

OU Memorial Auditorium Dedication Highlights

Ohio University's new Memorial Auditorium was dedicated January 20 with a dedicatory prayer by Bishop Earl Cranston and the dedication address by Dr. Hiram Roy Wilson. Prof. C. C. Robinson directed a chair for 170 students, 30 faculty members and local alumni.

Ohio University Earl Cranston Hiram Roy Wilson C. C. Robinson

Local Notables and War Service Echo Through Athens

Attorney C Don McVay and wife moved to Columbus as he joined the Vorkes Later Seymore Peace firm after being admitted to the bar in December. McVay served in Camp Gordon during the armistice signing. Athens recalls two soldiers Pete Hudnall and Dutch Ailstock, both from the Seventh Ohio Regiment, with Ailstock wounded in the hip on a troop train. Wiley V Daggett elected president of the Athens Retail Merchants Association with officers Sam Sommer E H Cotton and Sam Johnson. John DeMolet of the U S Pennsylvania received an honorable discharge and returned to Athens.

C. Don McVay Columbus McVay Vorkes Seymore, Peace Camp Gordon Athens Pete Hudnall Ailstock Chillicothe Seventh Ohio Regiment Wiley V. Daggett Athens Retail Merchants Association Sam Sommer E. H. Cotton Sam Johnson John DeMolet Pennsylvania

Trivia Qs and Answers from a 1938 Knowledge Sheet

A history of quick factual Q and A items covering topics from tuna scales to U S presidents units and universities. It cites John Adams Millard Fillmore Taft and the University of Pennsylvania linking to Wharton. notes T'sai Lun invented paper in 105 A D and Farley book rights. It lists national forest area figures and D O M meaning of Deo Optimo Maximo.

U. S Unitarian Church John Adams John Quincy Adams Millard Fillmore William H. Taft Wharton School of Commerce University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia T’sai Lun A. D Service Bureau Thirteenth Street Washington, D. C James A. Farley A. American Magazine National Forest Reservation Commission

Messenger Service Bureau Notice

A reader correspondence instruction about addressing questions to the Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington D C The notice requests a three cent stamp for replies and states that legal and medical advice cannot be given or extended research undertaken The Bureau address given is 1013 13th St Washington D C The Editor’s direction is included for mail.

Messenger’s Service Bureau Washington 13Th St Washington, D. C

Langsville Social Notes Highlights Local Changes and Illness

Fouty family moves into Atkin place in Langsville as neighbors report illnesses and recoveries. Harvey Sidenstricker seriously ill while Dorothy Kennedy and F C Taylor suffer health setbacks. Local residents visit relatives in Charleston and New Lexington. A cow dies and a child injures a thumb in a clothes wringer. Volcanic dust remains suspended in the upper atmosphere for years.

Langsville Mr. Fouty West Virginia Mr. Swadley Atkin Place Harvey Sidenstricker

Alfred Personal and Brief Social Notes

Mr and Mrs William Robinson hosted Mrs Robinsons parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Watson on Sunday. Mrs Will Bentz Mrs Norwood Knight and sons visited Parkersburg Friday. Mr and Mrs John Vanmeter Pratts Fork visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lester Vanmeter Sunday. Mrs Garnet Bentz returned after visiting her sister Mrs Howard Burns Stewart since Thursday. Mrs Edith Betzing Silver Ridge visited Mrs V L Shumway Thursday. Charles Shumway is ill. Protracted meeting closed at Alfred Sunday evening. Reverend Brown the Methodist minister assisted by Reverend Paxton Tuppers Plains a United Brethren minister.

Alfred William Robinson Charles Shumway Brown Paxton Tuppers Plains United Brethren

Coolville and Troy Notes

Community notices from Coolville and Troy list events and visits. A union service at Coolville and Centennial Churches is planned for January 29 with a 10 am Sunday School and 2 pm youth-led session on What the Church Means to Us. Local residents and guests are noted, plus upcoming Scout, Grange, and church activities. Italy reports about 14 000 earthquakes in 34 years.

Milestones in Carpenter Community Happenings

Funeral attendees from Madison and nearby towns gather for Milton Merritt's service. New home economics teacher Anna Henry, Columbus, replaces Dora Chappell at Columbia High School after earning a BS in Home Economics from Ohio University. Long list of local visits, births, illnesses, and gatherings reported from Columbia and surrounding areas.

Bradford Social And Brief Personal Notes

Mrs Jessie Ruse sell has learned of the birth of a son to her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Wayne Russell at their home in Louisville Kentucky. Mrs Iea Warner after visiting her sister Mrs Nora Cambron has returned to Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Andrew Martin and son returned to Dayton after several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Hendricks. James White now employed on the Hendricks farm. Mrs Clyde Stewart ill and Mrs Maud Lambert seriously ill. Bible School attendance Sunday at Bradford was 87.

Coolville Anderson Bentz Howard Warner Amesville George Sands Stewart A. B. Saunders Scout Commissioners Kootaga Area McNiece Ira Mickle Belpre Edgar Dixon Frost M. E Geneva Dean Orville Bardin Parkersburg Nora Wise Alfred Daugherty Michigan City Ind F. H. Booth Harold Wilcoxen Rockland Nellie Brafford Doris Jean G. E. Brafford Vincent Mary Gaskins Ohio University E. H. Stout Junction Troy Grange St. Clairsville Oscar Gunder Charles Flowers Ella Maning Frances Gunder Mattie Gunder Ollie Young Pomeroy Little Hocking M. E Dean Alice Brown Columbus J. L. Shepard Congregational Church Carpenter Milton Merritt Will C. Merritt C. W. Stansbury Norma Watts Howard Coe Reynoldsburg Ferry Cady Dora Cady Corning Gus Townsend Charles Townesend Athens Anna Henry Junction City Dora Chappell Columbia High School Miss Henry Chappell Ruth Dixon Columbia Esther Aleshire Middleport Meigs County Grange Officers Rock Springs Grange H. E. Starkey Wanda Starkey Dorothy Morrison Eddie Lou Howe Laurel R. S. Vale Erma Vale Howery S. F. Howery Audra Swett Cars Rie Morrison Morerison Walter Swett Wesley Allen Agdin Wanetta Radekin Mabel Essie Stanley Snowville Robinson Harold Jessie Carpenter Esther Bourgeois Roy Brandenburg Freemont W. E. Harmon Adaline Gorby Arthur Hendricks Clyde Stewart Maud Lambert Bible School

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