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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1939
Page
4
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The article argues that many Americans live on federal and state support from birth to death, citing programs like charity hospital birth aid, National Youth Administration, CCC, WPA and old age pensions. It notes twenty million on federal payrolls while fewer than three million pay income tax, with dole recipients outnumbering taxpayers by about ten to one.
Florida and California citrus growers flood markets with bumper crops and seek new uses. A Tampa baker blends two ounces of grape fruit juice per pound of dough to make a 10 cent loaf that stays fresh longer and carries extra vitamins. The idea hints at vast potential for demand beyond current supply.
Government officials call the last year’s export surplus favorable yet warn it is unfavorably balanced as foreign nations sent gold and silver here. They argue continued overseas spending on war materials drains buyers and undermines living standards, risking a collapse of export trade when foreign money runs out.
A study shows American rail schedules now total 48 247 miles of daily runs at 60 mph or faster, more than half the world mile-a-minute mileage and up 10 835 miles since 1987. Over 1 000 miles run at 75 mph or better. freight average per day rose from 247 miles in 1920 to 398 in 1938.
The film crew discovered Myrna Loy acted through a scene with a run in her stocking prompting amused studio outrage. The remark suggests the embarrassment would have deepened if Marlene Dietrich had been in the scene.
Those who envy President Roosevelt's opportunity to witness the war games should be ashamed. Pretty soon they may get a chance to see the real thing.
Westbrook Pegler imagines a fictitious police headquarters themed venue at the World's Fair era New York. He envisions strict entry, costly publicity stunts, celebrity-tableau promotions, cheap menus, and retro cop staff for comic effect while mocking nightlife moochers and sensational branding.
Washington profile of Col. Francis P. Harrington details his WPA role and daily routine. He recalls a military career from West Point to Panama Canal projects and officer training camps, noting WPA may persist a couple more years and that its unemployed problem remains a national concern.
Questions and answers cover Mexico’s largest library, Biblioteca Nacional in Mexico City with about 800 000 volumes, how Joel Poinsett introduced the poinsettia to the U S, the number of National Guard divisions in France, the Latin origin of February, and the economical speed for automobiles with related reasoning.
Instructions note to answer questions for The Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington urging replies with three-cent stamps. Indicates legal and medical advice not provided and no extended research. Directed to address mail to The Messenger's Service Bureau, 1018 13th St. Washington D. C. The Editor.
Mr and Mrs William Sowers of Nelsonville observe their golden wedding anniversary at home on Poplar 81. Margaret Laverty acted as Friar Tuck in Ohio University annual Skit Show. Mrs C Augusta Morse marked her 89th birthday on February 28.
Guy J. Fierce of Trimble takes over half interest in Brooks and Fierce dealers in agricultural elements at 16 E. State St. A reception at Central Armory Cleveland honors Ohio Negro soldiers of the 372nd regiment. Major Samuel M. Johnson praised as hero with Legion of Honor, War Cross, and Distinguished Service Medal. Private Cameron C. Gullette writes of a new fuel at Base Hospital 97 in Allrey France. Attending Phi Delta Theta dinner dance were Frances Hunker Middleport Olivia Wright Jackson Oneta Norcross Sidney Elizabeth Dolbear Wheelersburg Walter Shapter Columbus Gordon Phillips John Silbaugh Lancaster Charles Schleyer Akron Paul Cruise Logan Walter Barker Middleport.
A signed column letter links wartime hunger to relief programs, using a hog feed allegory from 1932 to criticize government aid and Jewish persecution history. The writer condemns relief offices and depicts poverty and female relief workers, ending with an appeal to DAN SMITH in Athens Ohio for help finding work.
Mr and Mrs Fin Gillogly of Athens were Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Stanley. Arthur Lewellen and family visited the Stanleys. Arthur West and Miss Erwin of Athens were in the West home. Darold Ross is ill. Worley West Floyd Mitchell and Chester Wests guests. Barbara Jean West recently returned from Shelter ing Arms Hospital with a fruit box from great great aunt Arvilla Spring now in Florida. Eloise West influenza ill. Dwight West Fisher Station visiting grandmother Mrs Worley West. Frigid zones interior temperatures can reach eighty degrees.
Susie Lambert plans a major radio broadcast as Dick Tremaine showers her with attention and gifts. Jeff Bowman counsels restraint while Susie debates pursuing a career and a romance, unsure if financial success depends on Dick. She confesses love for Dick even as Jeff reveals his own feelings for Edna.
Susie teases Jeff about feelings while he confesses workplace woes and distance from Edna. They discuss honeymooners in Havana and Jeff laments Kane's poor leadership at the store. The city hums below as Susie finds comfort in quiet talk, and memory of Dick fades for now.
Sunday at Rutland Methodist Episcopal Church begins with Church School at 9 15 a m led by George Carson. Worship at 10 30 features a sermon on Church Loyalty with junior and senior choirs. Epworth League meets Tuesday March 7 at 7 30 under John Utsinger.
Rev. L. E. Barnett will preach on The Good Samaritan at the New Marshfield Church of Christ Sunday morning at 10 30. Evening subject will be Gods Un speakable Gift at 7 30. A Christian Endeavor meeting is scheduled for 7 pm.
Services at the Orange Christian Church Sunday March 5 begin with Bible School at 10 a.m. Pastor D. G. Holman will preach at 11 a.m. on We Shall Be Like Him. The evening service starts at 7 30 with the sermon Who Crucified Christ.
Rev. F. G. Strickland will preach at the Columbia School auditorium Sunday at 10 45 a m on Religion Life and Growth. He will also preach at Bethel Chapel Sunday at 2 30 p m on Why Should Churches Compete. You are welcome.
Sunday at the Syracuse Methodist Episcopal Church begins with Church School at 9 30 a m directed by Charles Nease. Epworth League meets at 6 p m led by Irene Hysell. Evening sermon at 7 p m titled Church Loyalty. A lent prayer meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m studies the Message of the Master.
S. S. Lennington a Marietta minister will preach at 10 15 Sunday morning on The Burning Bush at the Church of Christ Athens 6 Stimson Ave. At 7 30 Sunday night his topic will be The Bright and Morning Star. He begins evangelistic meetings with Oliver Johnson of Marietta as evangelist with services at 7 30 each night and both morning and evening on Sunday.
Sunday School at Pilgrim Church corner of Congress and Washington begins 9 30 a m with Dave Jackson superintendent. Morning worship 10 30. Miss Norma Hartman to lead Young People at 6 45 p m followed by evening service at 7 30 by H E Osborne. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
Rev L E Barnett pastor will conduct two services at New Marshfield Church of Christ Sunday March 5 Morning service at 10 30 sermon topic The Good Samaritan Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 Evening service at 7 30 topic Gods Un speakable Gift
Rev. F. G. Strickland will lead a worship service at Bethel Chapel Albany at 2 30 p m Sunday March 5 The sermon title is Why Should Churches Compete.
The Young Married Couples Group of the Athens Presbyterian Church will hold a bake sale at the church Saturday morning March 4. Mrs. George Starcher Mrs. John Algeo and Mrs. Ruth Dorman are in charge of the sale.
The Haydenville Church of God will hold a 9 30 am Sunday School led by Superintendent John W Harris with National Young People’s Day recognition. Preaching follows the session, Unity Meeting at Chauncey, youth planning at 6 30 pm, song service at 7 30 pm, and a cottage prayer meeting was held Thursday at 7 30.
Trinity Episcopal Church Mes Arthur continues Lent with a 9 30 a m Sunday Church School and a 10 30 a m service with sermon A series of Lenten addresses by Rev Robert G Purrington is held on Wednesdays Preparations aim for a visit by Bishop Hobson to Mc Arthur to review repairs and show films from the International Missionary Conference in Madras India where he was a US delegate
Rev. Walter Martin, pastor of the Athens Free Methodist Church, will preach in this city at 10:30 Sunday morning and at 7:30 Friday night. Sunday School is at 10:30 Sunday morning and a prayer meeting Tuesday at 2 o'clock will be led by Bertine Farley.
Rev. Fred E. Luchs will deliver the sermon Sunday at 10:30 AM at Athens Presbyterian Church. The Lenten program features special music performed by a quartet with Mrs L G Mitchell and Mrs Louis Hammerle assisting.
W. P. Thomas will preach at Epiphany Episcopal Church Nelsonville during the 4 30 service on Sunday in Rev Robert G Purrington's absence He is to be among the special preachers at Sunday evening Lenten services at Trinity Church Columbus Ohio.
The Junior Choir from St Johns Episcopal Church Lan caster will sing at St Pauls Episcopal Logan on Sunday March 5. Rev Fred F Randolph rector of St Johns will conduct and preach at 7 p m. A weekday Lenten service is set for 7 30 p m on Thursday evenings.
Services at Bethel The Methodist Episcopal Church Bethel Ohio will hold Church School at 1 p m Sunday March 5 under the superintendency of Miss Lizzie Zuspan Preaching service will follow at 2 o clock treating the subject Passing Opportunities.
A worship service will be held in the Columbia School auditorium at Carpenter on Sunday at 10 45. Rev. F G Strickland will preach on Religion Life and Growth.
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