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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
4
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The President’s veto of the Jenkins Bill to restore nearly 1.5 million dollars to Ohio social security beneficiaries stems from a clash between New Deal policy and the former Davey administration. Roosevelt faults Davey spending for political aims and defends the federal board’s withholding of payments. The piece notes delays in benefits, eligibility changes, and calls for standards in aid while warning that politics should not deny the rightful funds to Ohio’s elderly.
Sportsmen groups in the region back a state plan to localize game protection and involve farmers hunters and fishermen in planning. They warn against absentee management and urge collaboration between landowners and users to resolve friction and build mutual benefit, even if progress will take time.
Thurman Arnold says he will press anti trust enforcement in 28 new cities if Congress approves more money next year. He notes no abuses so far and cites Pittsburgh cases where federal building probe reduced bids on contracts, arguing the investigation saves home buyers money.
Johns Hopkins researchers Drs. Raymond Pearl and W. Ed win Moffett suggest the heart rate might indicate life expectancy. They caution the math isn’t ready and question whether knowing lifespan would yield any good, noting insurance records hint at a link but urging caution.
A bus driver grows tired of waiting for students and takes the route himself. Police patrols are alerted as the driver accompanies the pupils to school, raising questions about safety and supervision.
Kansas Day to feature Rep. Joseph Martin as keynote in Topeka. Clapper notes Martin's influence in GOP circles and harmony with former Gov. Landon. The piece evaluates national party prospects, state leanings, and potential convention dynamics across Kansas Missouri and Nebraska.
President Roosevelt holds 196 delegates with states Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois and Florida still to vote. House panel backs pensions for Civil War widows to include wives married after 1905, costing about 2 million annually.
The plan to film drivers suspected of intoxication would push Hollywood talent scouts into police courts for morning proceedings, highlighting a clash between entertainment goals and legal processes.
Annie Laurine Lodge received a $1 250 000 award from her late husband's estate. The case underscores the probate outcome amid a series of similar settlements.
Q and A format covers American identity definitions cooking measures travel times and police awards. Highlights note newest naturalized citizens may be as “true Americans” as others if they champion the creed and defend the flag. Also lists that 87 of 104 civilian awardees last year were taxi drivers.
J M Pullins of Pomeroy writes in The Athens Messenger urging ministers to preach against dancing drinking and card playing not as sins but as worldly temptations. He cites Be not drunk with wine and Be filled with the Spirit and argues the born again will forsake worldly amusements in favor of spiritual righteousness.
Eula Pendergrass Jean Barlow Virginia Minter Marianna Schueler Pauline Fishbaugh Delores Henderson Fred Smith Sr Chauncey suffered a fracture of his right thigh and body bruises when buried under a fall of slate at Chauncey Mine No 25. Dictionaries sold by The Messenger for three clipped coupons and 98 cents. Ruby Ashcraft Amesville entertained 16 school friends for her 16th birthday.
The Chamber of Commerce offered to finance a district nurse for one year. Dr. W. N. Alderman spoke in favor at the City Federation meeting. Butch Grover, Harvey High School coach, ill with pneumonia in Chicago, lived with Prof. and Mrs. W. E. McVay, former Athens residents. The Dutch government refused Allies demand to release the German Kaiser. Judge Roscoe Mauck of Gallipolis was approved by the Athens County Bar Association for a district appellate bench seat.
On Sunday Jan 21 a turkey dinner honored Pres W A Lewis Rio Grande and Bert Call Adamsville. The annual affair was at the Lewis home. Oak Hill visitors included Billy Welker. Debite Club tea dance praised. Jerry Kay Robbe Kirkendall, Ohio University senior, among 37 graduation candidates Jan 27. Various locals traveled to Oak Hill for a Rio Grande Oak Hill game.
Health Hints discusses pellagra as a deficiency disease common in the southern United States. It credits Goldberger for identifying a diet factor preventing pellagra, identifies nicotinic acid as a curative component of vitamin B and thiamin chloride for neuritis, and outlines symptoms including skin changes mouth ulcers and tongue redness. Recommendations include injections when needed and dietary improvements with yeast liver extract eggs and lean meat.
McArthur society notes guests include Miss Sara Rutledge Columbus Miss Garnet Woolweaver Ironton and Wilbur Stamler FBI investigator in Washington D C. Visits to Columbus and Dunbar and employment moves at Wrightsel and Lomax. McArthur Village School entered by prowlers breaking glass door hinges removed from Supt Davis office with minor loot. second such break in six weeks.
Elz worth Knowlton recovering at son S. R. Knowlton’s home after illness. Belle Fought and Pearley West with others visiting. Helen Tewksbury stayed with Vergene West family near Fisher. Davis and West families entertained Jacksonville visitors. S. R. Knowlton sold two registered Durham heifers for Athens County club work. Callers at Pearley West’s included Fought, Baughman, Fought, Kinsell, Arthur West, Arlene West, and Merwin Mansfield. Bess Bailes vising daughter Georgia Griffin at The Plains, later returning home. Griffin moved from Sheltering Arms Hospital.
In a Charleston bound setup on the Katherine Marie models a dress for Lynda Martin as Dan Donovan debates marriage with Marie. Mike Donovan hosts a party for Tom Sherwood and Frank Murray amid yacht club chatter and family plans for a future wedding.
In Morgan County Court notes, The Malta Manufacturing Co. obtains judgments on cognovit notes totaling 491.84 against J. E. Ramage Pearl Barnhart and Grace Gladden, and 624.84 against Pearl L. Barnhart Mrs Grace Gladden and J. Ramage. Both suits arise from building material used for the Church of the Nazarene site.
Langsville Mrs Vanda Folden died at her home Jan 24 after months of illness. Her husband James Folden preceded her in death. She leaves two sons Herbert and Herman both of Langsville two daughters Atta and Auta and several grandchildren. Hannell Denny moved his family to his new farm and Ma Tucker moved into the vacated house. Dale Wright is ill with influenza. Mrs Kahle Vance recovering after a major operation at University Hospital. Mr and Mrs Cecil Bolin and son Joe of Middleport visited F A Miller Sunday.
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