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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co publishes weekdays with a Sunday morning edition. Frederick W. Bush serves as publisher and Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager. Subscription rates and circulation details, plus offices in Athens and other counties, are listed.
The piece contrasts a new German labor decree that conscripts citizens for state tasks with American democracy. It argues the decree makes the state end itself, reversing the American view that government exists for the individual. It urges readers to see the distinction between free society and dictatorship.
The piece lauds War Secretary Woodring for urging limits on aerial bombing to military targets and end to attacks on populated cities. It condemns German Italian and Japanese air raids on Spain and China, argues humanizing war is unlikely, and warns of treachery if Europe fails to solve its own chaos while the United States preserves its own stability.
A 1937 railroad report notes treated timber as the main consumer of preservative timber. Of 265,794,186 cubic feet treated, 54 percent served railroad ties. In Athens, six local shippers participate, with 22 carloads shipped this year from one station.
Rep. Bruce Barton of New York told the Indiana Republican convention that Roosevelt’s popularity stems from the sense of security his aid gives to many voters. He urged Republicans to embrace change and not repeal New Deal reforms, arguing the public prefers Roosevelt because he is seen as a friend helping the masses. Barton says the GOP will aim to put people back to work.
Tension grows between the Senate Campaign Expenses Committee and the Roosevelt administration as anti New Deal figures press for limits on officials speaking for candidates. President Roosevelt signals support for certain primaries while critics warn of funding dispensers political speeches. The piece also notes Garner’s close ties with Hyde and hints at a potential party rift.
A rumor circles that President Roosevelt declined to act in films, with suggestions he misunderstood Hollywood as filled with "Yes, but" men.
The report says George Bernard Shaw must rest in bed for a period while authorities warn Europe grows tense. Nearby in Cleveland two baseball umpires were arrested for assault and battery, reflecting unsettled times amid rumors of a broader conflict.
In a highway pursuit Joe Sandham and Kelly Archer flee toward Syracuse as the Weasel plots a kidnap ruse after a bank robbery. The missing Caroline Archer case haunts the trio as Joe reveals plans to involve a Canadian ally Cissy and settle their score with a careful, calculated approach.
In a Chandler & Sandham delivery van two men plan a ransom note and a quick departure for Niagara Falls. Joe and the Weasel discuss trust, fairness, and a fifty fifty split as night deepens and silence settles over the road.
Miss Verna Danford represents the Ohio University Chi Omega at a national convention in White Sulphur Springs. Tessa Woolley and Mary Margaret Kelley plan a two week outing at Marietta Girl Scout Camp. Nelle Pickering and Charlotte Junod depart for Ann Arbor to pursue graduate studies at the University of Michigan. Mrs FE Miller and Mrs John R Sprague hosted a bridge party at the Athens Country Club. Mrs Alex Nelson received a letter from son Belford Nelson with the 136th Field Artillery at Camp Uptamine Island. Former Company L men join the unit. Dr and Mrs John Sprague and son John Jr motor to Columbus in a new car. Jeff Grether from Camp Meade visits the Phi Delta Theta house. Frances Agnes Wright of Wellsville Kansas wed Prof Allen R Kresge at the Millikan home. Dr B D Evans officiates. Mrs Uye Marshall of Trimble letters her son Pearl with the Marines at Quantico. Wilson issues proclamation urging War Savings Stamp pledges for June 28.
We the Women argue the London ban on Clare Boothe’s The Women highlights male curiosity about female life. The piece contends censorship sparks interest in women’s conversations and reassesses long held views of women as dull or unworthy of attention.
Ancient thinkers misinterpreted respiration as cooling life or creating vital spirits. Lungs absorb oxygen in microscopic spaces connected to blood vessels. carbon dioxide exits the blood through air spaces into bronchial tubes and the windpipe. Breathing rates vary with sleep, posture, exercise, and excitement.
Judging by lunar and mutual aspects this day may settle lagging accounts and recast budgets. There are signs of peculiar situations with petty enmities, strife or greed. Those with July birthdays face financial accounting and potential credit restoration due to prior rash speculation and indulgence.
Shade resident Paul Jeffers is slowly recovering from injuries after being thrown from a rake. Mrs. Sam Forman spent Sunday with her brother J. B. Jones in Roseville, with nephew John Jones from Columbus visiting. Beatrice Martin returned from a weeklong vacation including Lake Superior and Lake Huron cruise. Dawson Meeks returned home after tonsil operation. Louis Niggemeyer and Ray Bobo attended a Republican meeting at Lottridge Friday evening.
Public Forum letters from Lillian Bardin of Ellenboro and Don Windle of Nelsonville discuss life in West Virginia and Ohio during June 1938. They critique education quality, religious hypocrisy, poverty, and mine union dues amid WPA road projects. The writers urge practical aid over spectacles and question current union leadership.
A mining worker denounces WPA dues and union policy, claiming officials push dues while rewarding themselves with high pay. He cites firing after protesting seven-hour shifts and accuses leaders of prioritizing their salaries over workers rights. He urges miners to resist coercive contracts and demand fair treatment.
The Carbon Hill fire disaster prompts Sand Run Greendale Longstreth Buchtel Deanville and The Plains to push for community fire protection. A five member committee in Carbon Hill studies methods of fire fighting and control to be ready for the next visit of the Fire Demon.
Glouster resident W D Christman denounces the W P Johnson Post 345 for reduced Decoration Day payments claiming a long-standing General Loga Memorial order has not been honored. He urges citizens to demand accountability and notes alleged fascist symbolism on the 10 cent piece.
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