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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1939

Page

4

The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co Staff Listing

Publication schedule and contact details for The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co established 1875 in Athens Ohio. It notes Gordon K. Bush as Publisher and Gen Mer Charles H. Harris as Managing Editor, with associations and advertising rates. Subscription prices listed by county regions.

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

Cooperation for Business and Government Lacks Actionability

The piece critiques vague calls for cooperation between business and government, noting past futile moves like overbuilt public utilities and misused rail investments. It argues no single group can pledge actions for all two million business owners while examining incentives, power, and the pull of a new political order under Tugwell.

Merle Thorpe White House America Tugwell

Sympathy for Chile and the call for aid after earthquake disaster

The article urges immediate tangible aid from the United States to Chile after a devastating earthquake. It praises Chileans for courage and recent democratic progress and notes the shared responsibility to assist in preserving stability and relieving widespread property destruction and casualties.

Chile United States Japan Armenia

Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler

New York columnist Glenn Pegler argues patrons should not have to applaud acts or endure MCs begging for approval. He condemns master of ceremonies pretensions and the pressure on audiences to respond, recalling past comedians who kept distance from fans.

New York Tex Guinan London Hollywood Raymond Hitchcock Frank Tinney

Amlie Seen as Middle Road Hope For Nation

Washington scene centers on Thomas R. Amlie, the ex congressman Roosevelt tapped for the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Wisconsin Progressive, born in North Dakota, argues for a middle course amid fears of radicalism and Fascism, detailing his career and views.

Washington Thomas R. Amlie Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Roosevelt Mr. Amlie Wisconsin North Dakota Minnesota Elkhorn Wis Bar Association American Legion

Public Forum Seeks Signed Letters on Current Events

The column invites signed comments on current events. Writers should include their signature with the contribution and keep letters short to allow multiple items daily.

False prophets and Holy Ghost teaching debated in forum

Pearley Gaskill critiques H T Dewees and modern pulpit frauds. He urges testing teachers by Scripture, citing Paul Timothy and John, and argues true guidance comes from the Holy Spirit aligned with Apostles. Athens, Jan. 25.

H. T. Dewees Dewees Jesus Timothy Paul House of God Eunice Lois John God Ephesus Pearley Gaskill Athens

Slippery Roads Tire Pressure and Demographics Snapshot

The guidance favors lowering tire pressure on slippery roads to increase contact area and reduce water film and skidding risk. It notes population data showing African Americans declined from 19.3 percent in 1790 to 9.7 percent in 1930. It reports CCC potato use at 62,278,100 pounds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1938, needing 93,260 acres to grow.

United States Civilian Conservation Corps

Messenger Service Bureau Notice Guidance

A brief replicates a newspaper note directing readers to mail questions to the Messenger’s Service Bureau in Washington with a three cent stamp and clarifies that legal and medical advice or extended research cannot be provided. The editor signs the notice.

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

Dority Announces Birth of Daughter Patricia Ann

Mr and Mrs A O Dority announce the birth of a daughter Patricia Ann at Sheltering Arms Hospital. UCD Club host at 19 Church Street Mrs O G Jordan. Ralph J Bartlett president of the Ohio State Aerue of the Fraternal Order of Eagles spoke at the Eagles Hall. Megaphone staff at Athens High includes Clara Belle Bailey Alice Beasley Rex Koons Raymond Carmichael Virginia Cod Ruth Fleck Delbert Howett Margaret Johnson George Kilpatrick Helen Townsend Mildred Reynolds.

A. O. Dority Fannie Davidson Patricia Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Ralph J. Bartlett Ohio State Aerue Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles Megaphone Athens High School Messenger Clara Belle Bailey Alice Beasley Rex Koons Raymond Carmichael Virginia Cod Ruth Fleck Delbert Howett Margaret Johnson George Kilpatrick Helen Townsend Mildred Reynolds

Local notices and transfers from Athens area

Twenty years ago Dr. W N Alderman and family left for six weeks in Florida. Guests included Mrs F H Guthrie and son Fred of Parkersburg. Fred Guthrie on leave from U S S Florida. William J Warrener named county deputy by L J Taber. Athens Lumber Company re elected officers L W Roberts general manager L G Worstell vice president George H Junod treasurer S F Kittle secretary.

W. N. Alderman W. R. Phillips Jerry Sisler Ft. Lauderdale Fla George Whipple F. H. Guthrie Fred Parkersburg Fred Guthrie Florida William J. Warrener Athens Grange L. J. Taber Ohio Grange The Athens Lumber Company L. W. Roberts L. G. Worstell George H. Junod S. F. Kittle

Unmarried Janet and Barney Wed After Aunt Mary's Death

Janet Cantrell agrees to marry Barney McKnight after aunt Mary Cantrell dies. Barney warns of love and duty, but Janet seeks comfort in his companionship. The couple wed in Sylvia Grant's home, then face public interest as Barney's muckraking articles provoke official scrutiny and threats. Cynthia Cantrell returns altered, implying a shift in family dynamics.

Janet Dwight Lance Barstow Lance Cynthia Cantrell Mary Cantrell Barney McKnight Barney Aunt Mary Janet Mary Cynthia Jan Sylvia Grant Timothy Benton Miss Parsons Society the News Cyn

Health Hints: Baltimore Food Safety Rules for Large Suppers

Baltimore health officials warn large lodge and club suppers risk typhoid from improper food handling. Dr F A Korff offers ten rules on supervision, hygiene, washing, refrigeration below 50 F, proper utensil cleaning, no leftovers after day one, hot serving, and waste disposal with tight lid garbage cans.

Bureau of Food Control Baltimore F. A. Korff

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