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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1939
Page
4
Public notice page lists obituary options and subscription prices for the Athens Messenger. Rates show weekly and annual options, with regional coverage including Athens and surrounding counties.
A column argues about state economy and civil service cuts under Bricker versus prior administrations. It urges restraint in harsh accusations, notes about 4000 political appointees removed, and calls for patience and cheering for any party to reduce expenses. The piece notes most Ohioans are not on the payroll and public uproar may overstate the issue.
The piece argues federal hydroelectric schemes fail to deliver progress in the Northwest and Oregon voters reject municipal electric purchase to source power from a federal dam. They favor private utilities and resist paid costs for a Bonneville Dam project seen as a potential white elephant.
In a recent meeting in OCotametea carriers and supporters urged government action against speeding wheels and demanded better roads for farms and homes. They argued low costs and all-weather market access would reduce road damage and promote general taxation fairness.
Article discusses relief for farmers as meat prices and hog markets are expected to improve. Mentions weather, harvests, and policy chatter in Washington, with focus on livestock costs and consumer pricing.
A fragmented note from a local report mentions hospital cases and health figures tied to community events. Names appear blurred while it notes concerns over patient counts and care access amid ongoing local health issues.
Raymond Clapper argues the Hatch Bill to bar political activity by federal employees would push thousands into permanent civil service, reducing patronage and political use of routine posts. He notes benefits of merit tenure and cites past examples of political appointments and their fallout.
Chronicle of Washington politics as Bruce Catton notes shifts in policy and public sentiment. Mentions Congress, wartime decisions, and export controls shaping the American stance amid global conflict.
Athens July 22 letter from Charley Thompson questions state highway superintendent Bob Beckier. It accuses him of bypassing county committees, hiring uncertified workers, and favoring relatives. Thompson urges Beckier to resign or be replaced by a Republican.
The column lists numerous local visitors and guests at homes around Clarkebar ge West Virginia and nearby areas. Names include Harriis, Angell, Shomway, Koehler, Smith, Green, Hawk, Seth, Golasberry, Douglas, Mare, Kelier, Pierce, Jeffers, Peery, Grim, and others with their hosts in Narrionville Sumner Athens and Port Thomas.
Questions answer a home bureau notes on canaries feather color. Also covers plant propagation wallpaper printing wallpaper history and a mix of political questions about the Twentieth Amendment and Canada.
In 1930 at Gelécrest, Christine and Frankie join a staged ghost town tour. A staged pistol shot triggers panic among tourists while Dick Bancroft and Roselee Dale confront a surprise attacker. A tense chase ends with Roselee leaping away as the crowd scrambles for safety.
A damaged, cryptic verse fragment laments human frailty and the beloved landscape. The speaker speaks of rivers, trees, and mountains, glimpsing divine promise and the memory of Virginians. The text reads as a draft poem exploring imagery and emotion.
Health hints discuss vitamins essential for body chemistry and growth, noting deficiencies linked to scurvy beriberi pellagra rickets and eye inflammation. It cautions against unverified claims and emphasizes balanced diets including milk butter cheese leafy greens and other rich sources.
Webster named chief fair ticket seller and supervisor at the fair week in August. The appointment makes Webster responsible for selling tickets, overseeing ticket takers, and handling tasks during the event. The notice notes ongoing duties and expected supervision requirements.
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