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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1938

Page

4

Athens Messenger publication details and rates

The Athens Messenger announces publication scope and rates, noting weekly edition, Sunday issues, and administration by the Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co. It lists publishers, editors, associations, and subscription prices for various counties and zones.

Frederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association United Press John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgen Vinton Washington

Give Old Laws a Chance in a Free Economy

The speaker argues against replacing old laws with new regulations that curb freedom. He cites Ben Franklin on liberty and notes many reformers once fled over-regulation. He warns excess laws benefit none and hinder honest effort, calling for adherence to traditional laws over new restrictions.

Ben Franklin America Syracuse

Canine Longevity: City Dogs Live Longer Than Country Pups

A veterinary convention report notes urban dogs often outlive rural dogs by two to three years due to better care and indoor living. The piece mocks the idea of dog lovers preferring country life for longer canine ages and jokes about city life versus country indulgence.

Fido Rover Papa

No Place for Stunts in Modern Air Travel

A bold Irish American mechanic known for the Atlantic stunt by Douglas Corrigan drew praise and criticism. Officials say the act added nothing to aeronautics and warn against risky returns, while noting aviation now favors safe, businesslike flight.

Atlantic Douglas Corrigan

Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler argues Roosevelt double standard

Westbrook Pegler critiques President Roosevelt for applying different standards to himself and others. He cites self restraint, income scrutiny, a $6000 State Department appointment, and dual roles as President and Democratic Party head. Pegler claims the Roosevelts seek special privilege while demanding accountability from opponents.

New York Mr. Roosevelt The United States Herbert Hoover Roosevelt James Senate Jimmy State Department Democratic Party Goebbels

Washington’s wage hour boss chosen amid New Deal realignments

Elmer F. Andrews is named head of administering the wage hour act by Secretary of Labor Perkins, after a tug of war with Donald M. Nelson of Sears Roebuck backed by New Deal brain trusters. Basil O’Connor joins Roosevelt western trip as personal counsel, with intrigue about district politics and partisan loyalties.

Washington Elmer F. Andrews Perkins Ndrews New York Donald M. Nelson Sears Roebuck Miss Perkins Lessing Rosenwald New Deal Brain Carl Conway Continental Can Robert Johnson Johnson & Johnson FE. R. Stelinius U. S. Steel Nelson Roosevelt NRA Robert E. Wood Rosenwald Leon Henderson Andrews Basil O'Connor John J. O'Connor House Rules Committee White House Basil John

Interne Trouble in Saint Vincent’s Nurse Drama

Tran Dearborn, a capable nurse at Saint Vincent's, grapples with love and fear as Dr. Bob Benchley and head surgeon Dr. Stephen Sargent influence her life. Katherine Miller, the nurse supervisor, shares a tense bond with Sargent, while Tran confronts jealousy and longing amid hospital pressures.

Tran Dearborn Bob Benchley Stephen Sargent Sargent Katherine Miller Saint Vincent's Tran Miss Miller Sarge Dr. Benchley Bob

Honestly Agility and a Springtime Reunion

In a tense moment Tran recalls a past romance with Bob as he admits his affection and their faded plans. He grins with whimsy while she wrestles with guilt over earlier harsh words and a longing to restart their relationship. The pair momentarily cling together, hoping no one interrupts.

Tran G-6 Miss Miller Bob Sarge

Health Hints on Work Life Span and Occupation Risks

Health notes link income and living conditions to life expectancy. Clergy and teachers show long lives, doctors show only marginally better expectancy due to hazards. nurses live long, lawyers fare well. Hard work after age 40 lowers life span, dust and poison hazards rise death risk, aviation has high fatality rates.

National Safety Council

Family travel and community notices from ten years ago

Tom and Ellen Biddle left for Pickerington to visit Uncle and Aunt J. C. Harner for two weeks with Mrs. Hunter Brown and Mrs. Frank Biddle. Mrs. Jess Finsterwald plans to Lancaster Camp grounds for camp meeting. A Crystal Pool party hosted for four days for children at Central or East Side playgrounds. end of visit for Col umbus couple Jess White returning from Athens to visit Lash family.

Tom Ellen Biddle D. H. Biddle Pickerington J. C. Harner Hunter Brown Frank Biddle Roger Biddle Jess Finsterwald Lancaster Camp Grounds Hattie Dodds Crystal Pool East Side Ruth Evans Jess White Columbus Athens J. C. Lash W. R. Cable Beth Cable

Local notes on travels and visits from the era

Deputy Sheriff Herb J. Parker returned from a business trip to Hattiesburg Mississippi. Theodore Moorelang nephew of Mrs. Alonzo Palmer left for Parkersburg West Virginia after a visit. Mr and Mrs Russell Davis plan a Monday departure to Minneapolis Minnesota ending a five week stay with Com missioner and Mrs J W Drake. Germans in full retreat allied advance continued yesterday over Maine with ease.

Herb J. Parker Hattiesburg, Miss Theodore Moorelang Alonzo Palmer Parkersburg W. Va Maine Russell Davis Minneapolis Minn Commissionér J. W. Drake

We the Women and the Country Neighborliness

City women are thought lonely but Mrs. Edna Eaton Wilson of Falls City Oklahoma reveals farm women give neighbors close ties. For thirteen years she has written the Stillwater Gazette column on neighbors living full lives with children meals church clubs canning and mutual aid.

Edna Eaton Wilson Falls City Okla Wilson Park Avenue New York Country Home Magazine Stillwater Gazette Spain China

Public Forum Letters Signed for Daily Opinion

Readers may send signed comments on current events to the public forum column. Submissions should be concise to allow multiple voices each day.

Merchants urged to aid WPA workers with higher wages

D C Phillips of Chauncey Ohio writes that organized WPA workers could strike for better pay, causing more purchases and relieving merchant debt. He argues merchants should help raise wages to stop overproduction and surplus stocks, urging cooperation to boost the economy.

Messenger W.P.A Hocking County Columbus Cleveland Akron WPA D. C. Phillips Chauncey Ohio

Letter to the Editor Voices Union Harmony in Ohio District

Eugene Martin of Nelsonville Ohio criticizes Progressive boosters in the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys. He argues they seek to create trouble by joining Bill Green's company union, opposes union busting tactics, and calls for strengthening the existing UMW of A through reform rather than division. July 17 1938.

the Messenger Hocking Sunday Creek Bill Green Union UMW Eugene Martin Nelsonville Ohio

Rio Grande Social Notes highlights July meetings and visits

The July Ladies Auxiliary of Calvary Church met at Mrs. Edna Jones home with Mrs. Mary Samuels assisting. August plans were discussed for Mrs. E W Edwards home. Several social visits and departures are noted including a farewell party for Miss JoAnn Lyne and others visiting relatives in Cambridge and Rhode Island.

Rio Grande Calvary Church Edna Jones Mary Samuels E. W. Edwards Lorena Jenkins JoAnn Lyne Cambridge Methodist Ladies Aid Society P. D. Woods Linfield College McMinneville Oregon Woods Montreal Canada New York City Porto Rico New Orleans Ken Welker Oak Hill Paul R. Lyne Florence Chubbuck Davis Cottage Martha Frances Wilma Dickinson C. H. Dickinson Cleveland Ohio West Virginia Mr. Dickinson Dickinson Virginia Miss Chubbuck Rhode Island Block Island Sound Quonochontaug Provincetown Cape Cod H. A. Wood Magnetic Springs Will Methaney Columbus T. J. Allison L. F. Allen May Mollie Fulton F. Ww. Goetting Middleport Pomeroy Letart Falls W. T. Packer Granville Clarence McCarley Myron Fowler New Lexington Gordon Boster Euse Gene Don Allen Hilah Rust Albany N. Y C. F. Shomberg Marie Richard Esther Powell Sciotoville Ray Troth Thomas McKinley Darbyville Clarence McCoremick Mee Cormick Belle W. Va Welch Bibbe Emma Miltenberger George Deily Pittsburgh H. I. Sayre Leta Sayre Wheelersburg Jane Richards Chicago Ross Ashbroy Lakewood and Pritchard Worthington Earl Davis Mrs. Davis

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