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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
4
The fragment shows an Athens newspaper masthead listing publisher and editor positions, press association membership, and a note about second class matter status under an 1916 act. It references Chicago and Detroit offices and mentions rate charges for foreign offices.
Rates listed show one year subscriptions at 50 for Currie and surrounding areas with weekly options. Other figures include 6236 and ten-week periods, with varying portage and regional details hinted.
A 1930s group calling themselves the Toledo Associates pushed, then praised by writer Forrest Davis, to revive Toledo Ohio amid low business prospects. The piece urges communities to unite, fund, and lead civic revival rather than wait for others to act, warning against passive socialism and urging decisive local leadership.
Hocking County juvenile court officials urged American Legion members to help in child welfare work. Logan's veterans were told the public misunderstands juvenile court, a setting where youths receive guidance under probation when needed. The piece emphasizes sympathy for modern court administrators and the value of veteran involvement in reform.
Washington briefing outlines Roosevelt strategy for 1940. He may decide timing of a third term but seeks to shape the Democratic convention with loyal delegates and a strong liberal platform. Postmaster General Farley is eyed to run party management while Garner activity concerns modulate early delegate building.
Bruce Catton profiles Arthur J. Altmeyer chairman of the Social Security Board and pivotal figure in the New Deal system. The piece traces his career from Wisconsin to Washington detailing his roles in unemployment relief NRA and the Social Security Act. It notes his private life in Virginia and his dislike of leisure as he steers federal programs. Also mentions Worcester Massachusetts spelling champion as a local aside.
Iris and Bart Whittaker plan a frugal wedding as he calculates costs to marry. Iris keeps a costly suit secret while budgeting for a home, gardenias, and violets, soon leading to a lie that strains trust and foreshadows future misgivings.
Summary of questions and answers on Alaska gold output since 1880 totaling 489.487 million through 1937 with an estimated 21.917 million for 1938, followed by brief historical trivia on aviation firsts, woodcarving tools, pension questions, and radiotrician term origin.
A faded notice states the service bureau provides answers to questions but cautions that legal and medical advice cannot be given. It directs mail to The Messenger’s Service Bureau at Wis 18th St Washington D C and signs as The Editor.
The writer laments relief orders delays and food shortages affecting families. He likens poverty to starvation and urges action against slow WPA and direct relief. He cites job losses, hunger, and a call for others to speak out in June.
The Silver Mirror Beauty Contest at Ohio University Athena selected Greeba Collins Martha Stewart Maxine Williams Eleanor Garrett Frances Dennis Verna Danford and Pauline Swanson as senior representatives and Emily Liddell and Louise Daggett as junior representatives. Ann Morgan named Athens County Health Nurse. Athens High School Alumni revived with contacts to Miss Belle Schloss. Various awardees and performances noted. Pearl Carr of Hebbardsville escaped major loss when a barn fire destroyed the Coe farm.
Sunday night services featured Rev Bartoe and local residents as guests and relatives. Roscoe Ogg from Cleveland visits his ill father while Delbert and family,Oggs Mr and Mrs Joe Young and Martha Rathburn, plus Mrs Henry North, Mrs Lotie Brill and Evalina Brill are listed as visitors. Elmer Brill’s hospital progress noted and upcoming Children's Day Services at the VU B Church set for Sunday June 18 at eight oclock.
Corning Eagles installed officers including Frank Johnson as president Leo Altman as vice president Henry Weil as chaplain Guy Lamity as secretary Ben Orris as treasurer Fred Schroeder as trustee Miles Debney as inside guard Robert Quinn as outside guard A fish fry social followed. Sew Sew So 4 H Club met at Mary Verv ers home with 22 members including new members Wands Lonberger Maxine Smith Annabel Lanfrank Mary Briggs Elizabeth Ann Irwin Grace Ann Cox Rose Mary Cox. Barbara Rodgers fare well party on Monday for Columbus move and beauty school plans with 18th birthday. Other items note M E Church Ladies Aid Ohio Power Company demonstration 40 attendees. Teaching staff changes include Wilma Spence rehired Maxville fourth fifth sixth grade and Betty Lee Lamb rehired Hamden School Catherine Eickel at Central School Hemlock and Catherine Morgan hired for third fourth grade. Charles Morgan excelled at state clay birds in Columbus. Mrs Henry Eickel visited relatives in Moxahala.
Convention Friday at the First Methodist Church will run all day with meals served in the church basement by the Ladies Aid.
The Missionary Society met Tuesday night at the United Brethren Church. A program featured Doris Shonkwiler Alberta Lanning and Helen Baxter. Members present included Rev and Mrs Arthur Shonkwiler Mae Rodgers Mary Baxter Mary Brown Iva Canoles Jessie Spence Hannah Rodgers and Lily Brown.
Mrs Helen Garrison recently hosted her Sewing Club at home. The group enjoyed sewing and a luncheon served to Bess Cook Mary Hermey Lu Brown Joan Edwards Isabel Murray Mary Evans Jane Robison Polly Roof and the hostess.
The Ladies Auxiliary met Tuesday night in the Legion home. They scheduled an officers installation for June 14 with the Gloucester Unit serving as installing officers.
A poet recalls her mother's worn Bible as a sacred link to guidance and presence. The verses describe yellowed pages, fingerprints, and the longing for reunion in heaven, ending with the mother at rest and the promise of meeting in the sky.
A special meeting of the fire department is set for Monday night at 7 o clock at the town hall and members are urged to attend.
Health column notes several American cities face smallpox outbreaks and argues for compulsory vaccination. It cites state by state vaccination status, counts of annual cases, and the need to protect children as the disease resurfaces.
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