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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1939
Page
4
TheAthens Messenger establishes itself as a weekday paper with a Sunday morning edition. Publisher Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush lead the operation with Charles H. Harrin as managing editor.
An essay on changing economic values reflects on a frugal past, noting many people built modest fortunes through hard work and prudence. It argues society swings between restraint and excess, with leaders shaping public mood as times shift from current prosperity toward renewed caution.
A public figure argues for sterilizing the mentally ill to reduce the state burden and improve citizenship. The piece says society should prevent reproduction by those deemed unfit, noting indiscriminate care for the lowest mental group is wrong and future generations depend on today’s decisions.
Bruce Catton criticizes congressional plans to spend vast public funds on pensions for the aged and unemployed. He notes Henry Cabot Lodge’s proposal as a provocative, impractical idea that highlights political motives behind New Deal expenditures. He urges scrutiny of the money wasted and mocks the era’s IOUs as evidence of fiscal folly.
The piece notes 1939 as a big year for blouse makers in New York as fashion shifts toward frilly satin jockey styles and lace trimmed designs. Zippers and zip-on jabots appear on business blouses while women like Milady juggle new purchases and club events amid wartime worries.
It is estimated that a student pilot must accumulate 1,000 hours of flying time to qualify as a co pilot, a requirement that could exceed the cost of preliminary training for a doctor or lawyer.
Bruce Catton profiles Congressman Joseph Martin of Massachusetts and Congressman Adolph Sabath of Illinois in Washington. Martin enjoys a Capitol suite after becoming minority leader and reflects on his New England reserve. Sabath, House Rules chair and New Dealer, faces possible friction as party lines shift and the committee could shape upcoming legislation.
A World War II era column critiques the Nazi Faith and Beauty movement urging German women to embrace physical training as the path to beauty. It questions whether men will value health over cultivated glamour and suggests educating men first to value bouncing health.
The piece argues that vast public lands now tax delinquent are reappearing across states through loan agencies and governments. It urges a new generation of homesteaders to reclaim and develop the land, paying taxes and rebuilding the country.
The Boeing B-15 is described as the largest airplane in the United States Army Corps. It is equipped with four 1,000 horsepower engines and weighs about 30 tons. The craft includes its own refrigeration plant and generating equipment.
Janet Dwight, heroine, navigates a tangled tale with Lance Barstow and Cynthia Cantrell while Barney McKnight resurfaces amid fog and danger. Aunt Mary Cantrell falls gravely ill after a night of hiding, and Janet learns hard truths about affection, duty, and reputations as she confronts a sudden, uncertain future.
Readers are invited to submit signed letters to the Public Forum column. Contributions should be concise to allow multiple letters daily and must include the writer's signature.
Edward White from Hemlock Grove objects to claims about false prophets and ministers. He argues for reverence to God, questions the title Reverend, discusses spirit baptism, and cites biblical verses to support his stance on truth and ministry. He warns that those who teach falsely shall perish.
A health column explains narcolepsy a condition causing irresistible sleep and brief unconsciousness, with possible brain inflammation or head injury as causes. It notes onset in youth, higher rate in men, triggers like warm meals or dull lectures, and that sleep may last seconds to hours. Ephedrine and benzedrine offered as treatments under physician guidance.
A compilation of Q and A items covering housing occupancy figures, snow shovel techniques, Rotary International attribution, and lost mail recovery. Notable: 44,400 families in government financed housing as of Nov 1 1938 and over 200 projects in progress. methods to prevent snow sticking to shovels. the phrase linked to Rotary International. guidance on recovering lost mail and using registered mail or money orders.
The editor instructs readers to mail questions to the Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 13th St Washington DC. It states that legal and medical advice cannot be given and no extended research will be undertaken.
Glouster Madison Street Bridge, closed for weeks, will reopen to vehicle traffic Monday per Charles Thomas head of repairs. A new floor, reinforcement, and one foot rise at both ends were completed. Pedestrian access was restored last Monday after floor treatment.
Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen Club plans its annual chicken supper at the American Legion Hall next Wednesday at 7 p.m. The event features guest speaker A. W. Short, chief of game management in Columbus. Free for paid-up members with 1939 cards. reservations due by Jan 30.
Sunday school at the M E Church begins 9 30 with superintendent John S Blower in charge and M M Le Favor directing music Rev F G Boroff pastor presents morning theme Food for the Soul and evening at 7 The Shepherd Psalm Max ine Thompson leads Epworth League at 6 At the Church of Christ Bible School opens 9 Alfred B Morris superintendent Gene Galloway on music Lord's Supper at 10 followed by sermon on The Lords People C E societies meet at 6 then Happy Hour at 7
Robert Dennison of Maple Street was seriously injured and transported Thursday to St Francis Hospital by the C. F. Wallace and Son ambulance.
Mrs. M. M. Bryson of Main Street underwent a tonsillectomy last Saturday and remains confined to her home but is recovering nicely.
Glouster Mrs A A Gessell hosted an all day quilting at her Fairlawn street home with guests Mrs Kate Vaughan Mrs Jennie Wallace Mrs Lizzie McKee Mrs Abram Easler Mrs Mary Johnston Mrs Idy Taylor Mrs Flo Henry Mrs Ella Johnston Mrs Temple Jones and Miss Mildred Skinner. At noon a dinner was served. Superintendent and Mrs T W Figley and son Billy returned from Bryan Ohio after the death of Mr Figley s grandmother Mrs Margaret Ryder. Emmanuel Hodgson and daughter Annette were in Athens on business. Miss Pauline White Mrs Hazel Jeuchins Mrs Flo Henry Mrs Ella Johnston and Mrs Kate Vaughan visited Columbus with Mrs D P Morris who is in White Cross Hospital. her condition described as very favorable. Gene Galloway and Mrs H L Janchius were business visitors in Crooksville.
Mr and Mrs Paul Lewis announce the birth of a six pound daughter Diane Lee born Saturday January 21.
Mrs Helene Sanders hosted the Trimble Wednesday Evening Bridge Club at her Millfield home. Attendees included Marie Antle Velma Barstow Connie Brown Merle Danford Esta Haskins Nelle Linscott Georgia Sayre Eleanor Sharick and Edithe Wolfe with guests Patton and Florence Howard. Eleanor Sharick won high score Velma Barstow second Nelle Linscott third Merle Danford traveled. Florence Howard received a guest prize. Refreshments, served by Mrs Sanders and her mother Mrs Patton, complemented Valentine table décor.
Kathryn Dennison hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her Main Street home. Guests included Helen Green and Thelma Ley. Olive McKee won first prize, Margaret Heiskell second, and Ley guest prize. a refreshment course followed for all attendees.
The Get-together Club met Thursday at the Bishopville Town House with Mrs. Mae Stump and Mrs. Lucy Kirkbride as hostesses. Stump led contests including a riddle contest and Anagrams. Naomi Post won. Refreshments served to eight members, and the group voted to discontinue gift-giving for the year. next meeting at Orlena Harbert's home.
Mrs Robert Angle, long hospitalized in Bethesda, is released due to recovery from quinsy and tonsillitis and goes to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Sorrell in Zanesville.
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