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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1938
Page
4
The Athens Messenger page outlines publication details for weekdays and a large Sunday issue. It lists publishers Gordon K Bush and Frederick W Bush, editor Charles H Harris, and offices in Athens with circulation areas and rate cards for subscriptions and postages.
Howard Hughes flies a twin motor airship from New York to Paris in 16.5 hours, cutting past Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 record of 33 hours. The feat demonstrates aerospace progress and precise navigation, while noting Hughes’ crew and equipment gave an edge but honors Lindbergh’s pioneering bravery.
The piece argues that federal deposit insurance, now covering over 50 million bank accounts, strengthens confidence and supports recovery. It notes that insured deposits plus stricter bank charters and stronger capital bases help banks endure downturns, providing a cushion as the economy rebounds from the 1932-33 lows.
The six Congress members and six executive officials may pursue a real fact finding inquiry on how monopolies affect the economy, or become mere talk or partisan fodder. Its greatest service would be to show how monopolistic firms block opportunity for the little man and keep prices high, enabling a new approach to the problem.
Highway work around Gum Stump Pennsylvania blocks all access, cutting off the town and leaving skeptics unable to verify its existence. Local residents face isolation as infrastructure project pauses surround the community.
In a Washington dispatch Raymond Clapper notes President Roosevelt’s push to educate the public about government and democracy. He contrasts pioneer resilience with modern needs such as unemployment insurance and pensions, urging public engagement and renewed democratic thinking. Thomas Mann echoes the call to renew democracy against fascist narratives.
Roosevelt displays rare showmanship in American politics. His radio draws millions and captivates audiences as he uses each moment to discuss immediate issues and long-range government goals, shaping the country’s view of democracy and evolving duties.
Washington economists grow more optimistic that the 1937-38 depression is ending and a recovery is beginning with a possible upturn by January. Forecasts differ on how fast the upswing will accelerate, while stock market moves remain a separate and contested issue among officials.
Residents joke about a rumored ice coffin as summer lingers and no one moves in. Halfway to autumn, the quirky city quip reflects the slow pace and heat stay.
Tran Dearborn, a student nurse, becomes entangled with Dr. Bob Benchley while Dr. Stephen Sargent looms as a threatening figure. After a warning from Miss Armstrong that she may be a misfit, Tran plans a late evening escape with Benchley, hoping for a last moment lift before a dire interview.
J B Williams of Nelsonville Ohio urges Ohio District 6 miners to demand under the Wagner Act better treatment from John L Lewis or CIO leadership. He questions CIO ties, favors possible resignation, notes AF of L and Progressive Miners Union influences, and cites representatives from Gillespie.
The article discusses diphtheria as a continuing risk in some cities, citing Baltimore cases from 1934 to 1937 and stressing toxoid inoculation. It argues that widespread vaccination, ideally 90 percent or more, can make diphtheria rare, and urges early inoculation for all young children to curb outbreaks.
Ruth Millett emphasizes courteous behavior for young workers starting first jobs. Advice from Joan Wing of New York covers manners on phones as operators cashiers and sales staff including greetings tone impartiality and avoiding flattery. Courtesy reduces conflict boosts efficiency and shapes impressions beyond surface polish.
Mrs. Harry Maddy and Mrs. L C Cowden hosted a 30 guest supper bridge in the former's garden. Prizes went to Mrs. W G Sibley, Mrs. Paul Dickey, and Mrs. R J Mauck. Out of town guests included Mrs. Harry E Taylor and Miss Nina Ayres of Portsmouth and several others from New York City Columbus and Cleveland.
Miss Anna Simmerman left Monday by bus for Redlands California to visit her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred Simmerman. Mrs Sabine Brading and son Stanley Brading of Chattanooga Tennessee are visiting relatives here for the summer. She is sister of Mrs Emma Kerns and Mrs Laura Mullineaux. Mr and Mrs Mike Daugherty returned to Columbus after visiting relatives in Gallipolis and Gallia County.
Miss Janet Bailey’s students presented a second piano recital Thursday evening in Grace Methodist Church. A large audience of relatives and friends attended, featuring Mary Jacqueline Chambers Elizabeth Bush Maxine Powell Betty Lou Shoemaker Dorothy Laufer June Canaday Leota Vaneholt Katie Brumfield Hazel Starebuck June Ward Elaine Lear Peggy Rathburn Jean Woodward Beulah Wetherholt Dorothy Laenier Elizabeth Holzer Ella Gertrude Lupton Harold Drummond Bobby Bradbury Douglas Wetherholt Jerry Jones Robert Slagle Lewis Stiverson Judy Clark Wetherholt Frank Clark Wetherholt.
The Plains hosts guests including Carl Miley and family Bromain Sherman and daughter Lois Fern Baker Howard Baker John Pate ton Joe Rodman of Walbridge Delores Thompson Nelsonville Mrs A L Babbitt sons Bobbie Leland Columbus and Don Wolfe Toledo.
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