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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1940

Page

4

National Representatives and Advertising Rates Notice

Fragmented text shows subscription rate details and carrier duties for Athens and surrounding counties. Mentions John W. Cullen Company and advertising matters with unclear references to obituaries and post office listings. Rates listed include one year six months two fifty and ten weeks one ninety six with extra postage in other zones.

the & Week Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Winter Wanes

Fragmentary note on hill area road work and traffic

Vague OCR fragment mentions hill out street and state highway near a worksite. References to traffic effects and authorities are unclear. No definitive names, dates, or outcomes can be confirmed from the text.

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Lewis Defies New Deal in Call for National Labor Conference

John Lewis attacks the Roosevelt administration’s policies as half baked and demands a national economic conference of labor, business, and farm leaders to address joblessness, debt, and foreign markets. He argues the solution lies beyond any single party, while critics warn of election year rhetoric and shifting promises.

Hugh Johnson Roosevelt John L. Lewis Lewis White House Mr. Lewis Labor CIO John Lewis New Deal Fasa Washington Treasury

Independent Committee on Political Techniques in New York

A local group calling itself the Independent Committee on Political Techniques aims to promote honest politics and voter awareness. The New York committee, backed by the Ny Group, seeks to guide candidates and public officials toward moral integrity and transparent pledges. A retired California serviceman was fined for riding a scooter while intoxicated.

2 PVM Ve Sve Viramiadu Independent Committee On Edit John New York Ny Group Mtr California

Amarillo Businessmen Praise Roosevelt Aid After Dust Bowl

In Amarillo Texas Raymond Clapper notes local businessmen credit federal help for saving the trading area from dust storms. They describe improved rains and reduced dust as recovery continues, and recall prior subsidies like the Santa Fe office project that anchored the district. The piece highlights interdependence amid rugged individualism.

Roosevelt Amarillo Washington Santa Fe Railroad The Santa Fe

Nye Seen as Foreign Relations Lead After Borah’s Death

Washington scene notes Senator Nye of North Dakota, an isolationist, may get the foreign relations committee post created by Borah’s death. Borah’s one man charity and a Zurich consulate dispute over refugee visas are highlighted amid debate on limits for refugees and potential political storms.

White House Washington Gerald Nye North Dakota Foreign Relations Committee William Borah Nye Senate Republican Committee On Committees Borah U. S Zurich Switzerland Europe United States U.S State Department House

Answers to Readers Questions from The Messenger Bureau

The Messenger publishes a reader Q and A column with brief replies. Questions cover coffee consumption trends, pipe curing, the author of The Story of a Bad Boy, patent validity, 1939-40 budget relief and defense outlays, Danish colonial possessions, a home doll-making book, and Louisiana Indian canoe materials.

United States Thomas Bailey Aldrich Patent Office Farm Security Administration Denmark Greenland Edith F. Ackley Frederick A. Stokes

Athens County Courthouse Renovation Complete After Cleaning

The Athens County Courthouse received a full cleaning, painting, and redecorating after 52 years of dirt removal. Renovation costs were estimated at 3000 dollars for materials and labor. Licenses for 5000 Ohio school bus drivers were begun in Columbus per an Attorney General order.

Athens County Ohio Columbus Gilbert Bettman

Alpha Xi Delta Program Handouts and Alumni Guests

Amy Morgan and Ruth Jones handed out programs at the Alpha Xi Delta event. Chaperons included Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Harris Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Twiss Judge and Mrs. Lawrence Worstell and Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Wolfe. Out of town alumnae listed include Mabel Sorenson Mildred Scott Mary Wagstaff Lenore Hubbard Helen Sharp Marion Churchill Florence Wycoff. Alpha Gamma Delta members hosted by Mrs. C. N. Mackinnon at 99 S Court St. Sigma Pi Auxiliary led by president elect Mrs. Harley E Moler with officers L. A. Gateman Edwin S. Finsterwald Irene Watkins Mary Morgan Ray Richey plus families. L. W. Roberts and Dan Bardin attended a three day Ohio Lumber Dealers Association meeting in Dayton.

Amy Morgan Ruth Jones Alpha Xi Delta C. H. Harris M. E. Twiss Lawrence Worstell N. J. Wolfe Mabel Sorenson Mildred Scott Mary Wagstaff Lenore Hubbard Helen Sharp Marion Churchill Florence Wycoff Harley E. Moler Sigma Pi L. A. Gateman Edwin S. Finsterwald Irene Watkins Mary T. Morgan Ray Richey L. W. Roberts Dan Bardin Dayton The Ohio Lumber Dealers Association

Praise for Senator Borah and civic brotherhood in Portland

Earl T. Scott of Portland Oregon writes to commend Senator Borah of Idaho for his steadfast leadership and courage. He compares Borah’s public service to historical figures like Washington Lincoln and Lindbergh and hopes for a successor equally firm in principle. The letter ends with respect and best wishes for the nation.

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Laurel Grange hosts social and entertainment event

Mr and Mrs Wesley Greene and Miss Geneva Humphreys county agent and home demonstration agent attended Laurel Grange Saturday night and presented the entertainment. Visitors came from Star and Columbia Granges and a plate supper was served.

Point Rock Wesley Greene Geneva Humphreys Laurel Grange Star Columbia Granges Carolyn Knapp Hayes Hudnall Howard Bolton J. E. Radekin G. A. Radekin Gerald Collins A. D. Morrison Dorothy W. R. Holcomb Athens Columbia School Rutland

The Captain's Daughter in Love and Trouble

A wealthy shipowner Mike Donovan searches for his son Dan after trouble with rival truckers and a missing engagement. Dan lies with Marie La Porte in a barge world while owner Bat and Ling the servants hint at deeper tensions and police take Dan into custody at Old Slip.

Marie LA Porte Dan Donovan Marie Tommy Ryan Lynda Martin Dan Baptiste LA Porte Bat Tommy Donovan Lower Wall Street Ling Mike Front Street

Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet

Dr Morris Fishbein discusses wartime stress and nervous system ailments among civilians. Anxiety states cause profuse perspiration weakness and excessive bowel activity while hysteria can mimic serious disease with tremors and even paralysis. Postwar bombing has raised anxiety neuroses cases and air raid concussion is rare. treatment emphasizes reassurance and rest for recovery.

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