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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1938
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces publication schedule and staff roles. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail in multiple Ohio counties, extra zones, and the organization’s memberships and associations.
The Lon don News Chronicle interview quotes Madam Perkins denying serious U S labor trouble, claiming disputes were short lived and no mob violence or disorders in five years, while acknowledging belief in the dole and criticizing British credulity. It notes past mob violence and widespread strikes, arguing the British press misrepresents American conditions.
The piece explains a potential start of the Anglo Italian non intervention agreement with Spain. If accepted tomorrow, the full committee moves to formal adoption within about a month, then 45 days for commissions and evacuation plans, 100 days for evacuation, and 64 more for final wind up.
A note of sadness surrounds the shutdown of Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey, once billed as The Greatest Show on Earth, heading to Florida for winter quarters after a strike that closed the business. About 1,600 employees lose their jobs while performers face unemployment and taxpayers bear costs from the closure.
A reader warns of dangers from joggers behind slow traffic on busy highways. Traffic officers curb reckless procession driving but many Sundays reveal roadside jogger parades mixing with faster vehicles on Route 33 between Athens and Columbus, Ohio.
Raymond Clapper surveys Franklin D. Roosevelt’s stance against the “lunatic fringe” and discusses his political resilience. The piece traces Roosevelts efforts to blunt Huey Long Townsend and Coughlin influences, his use of discretionary money power, and his push to redefine the Democratic Party and the New Deal amid recession and party realignment.
Washington scene sketches reveal Oklahoma candidates Gomer Smith and Alfalfa Bill Murray fading under Roosevelt ally Elmer Thomas in renomination talk. Oscar Ameringer prods with a $20 billion bill printing plan, while Senator William H. King vacillates between opposing monopoly and seeking limited reforms amid patent concerns.
Tran Dearborn, a student nurse, faces a tense class scene as Dr. Sargent exposes her fiction report on a mental health case. He drops a pointed jab and secretly rewards her with his critique and a relieved smile. Tran grows attached to the brilliant surgeon despite competing affections from Dr. Benchley.
Tran, a medical student, navigates romance and professional temptations in a hospital setting. She recalls past closeness with men while pursuing self discipline, faces risky incidents such as a fallen tree accident during a laparotomy, and endures biting colleagues remarks as rumors swirl around Dr. Benchley and Mrs. Maitland. The dramatic narrative promises further revelations.
Doctor Morris Fishbein outlines the shift from general food categories to precise nutrient needs. He cites AMA data on daily protein calcium and calorie requirements, noting margins of safety and varying needs by age, sex, and activity level.
A satirical advice piece outlines tactics for keeping a man casually amused without getting serious. It presents dialog examples where a woman deflects dates, avoids commitment, and emphasizes independence while maintaining interest.
Readers are invited to submit signed letters on current events. Each contribution must be signed and the signature appears with the letter. Letters should be as brief as possible to allow multiple items in a single day.
Gerald F. Bryan of Nelsonville Ohio urges readers to align with biblical statements on Jesus Christ against Russellism. He cites scripture from John Romans and Acts to argue Christ’s resurrection and divinity, contrasting it with the belief that Jesus was a created angel and died never to live again. He appeals to faith in God’s word as revealed.
West Plains Missouri reports Mayor J C Herlin has won a 14th consecutive term, extending his 26 years of service as the city’s leader.
Social items from Gallipolis cover a bridge party honoring Mrs Earl T Dailey of Los Angeles hosted by her sister and nieces on the Lower River Road. Garden Club party at Dr Otto Carter home names winners and prizes for plant knowledge. Several residents and visitors attend dinners picnics and visits across Jackson Griffithsville and Miami with births announcements and travel notes.
Ten years ago today Mr and Mrs D E Hysell announce the birth of Robert Ellsworth on Sunday July 15. Others include Eleanor and Ruth Gallipolis visiting Mrs Burnett in Athens and Scott Wolfe of Coalwood visiting family in Athens. Twenty years ago A E Whaley, G W Hopkins and families made trips to Columbus and Buckeye Lake with births announced for James Lewis.
Mr and Mrs John Blazer announce the birth of a daughter Janet Switzer, forming a family of two. Columbus couple Mr and Mrs Gerald Branson vacation with W G Birch in Columbus. Harry A Wood and family visit Magnetic Springs for several weeks. Phoebe Bell returns home in Portland after a three week visit with daughter Mrs Henry Kerns. C C Gettles and son Claire visit Frankfort with Charles Gettles family. Frank Cox and daughter Mrs D H Morton of Charleston visit Maggie McClurg. Ernest Shimp of Columbus vacationing with Mrs C A Boster and Mrs Emory Carter. Robert Bischoff spends Sunday in Cincinnati. Hans Turley of Huntington visits sister Den Turley here.
Major Claren Barnhill of Camp Perry flew to Athens and spent Monday night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Barnhill. He visited his daughter Carolyn, who is visiting her grandparents. Numerous relatives and friends joined them for dinner and socializing in the Barnhill home. The article notes accompanying guests and distant kin from Athens, Huntington, Parkersburg, Frost, and Tuppers Plains. The piece closes with a curious note that queen ants shed their wings after nuptial flight.
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