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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1939

Page

4

The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co Notice

Publication details for The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co include weekday afternoon editions and a Sunday morning edition. The notice lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Frederick W. Bush, editors Charles H. Harris, and professional affiliations as well as subscription rates by region and term.

Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charles H. Harris American Newspaper, Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association

Good old Uncle Sam sparks Anglo American job clash

A British Parliament dispute centers on an American student at the University of London paid for editing a school publication. A government official says foreigners could not work for money, sparking complaints about job access, border control, and taxation differences between Europe and the United States.

University of London Europe America England Sam

Propaganda's Sharp Edges in South American Broadcasts

Philip L. Barbour of NBC notes Italy's failed South American appeal due to indifference and asserts Germany's six hours daily propaganda lacks real impact. He says American broadcasts succeed by offering listeners what they want, avoiding overt propaganda and building goodwill as a by-product.

Italy South America Philip L. Barbour International National Broadcasting Co Barbour New York Central Germany

Realistic analysis of political winds questioned in Washington

The piece argues that real insight into voter sentiment requires unbiased professional polling rather than wishful guessing. It notes Democrats seek voter insight, but Republicans would face the same issue if in power, and predicts that political harvests will reveal more than any sweeping statements.

Washington

A Candle in Darkness on Portia and Refugees

A column compares Portia’s lines to today’s world highlighting the American Friends Service Committee plan to rescue 20,000 child refugees under 14 from Germany. The piece frames aid as a glimmer of light amid global darkness and ideologies, praising the Quaker relief efforts.

Portia American Friends Service Committee Spain Germany Shaver

Abolition of Tobacco Industry Would Threaten Nation

Westbrook Pegler argues Harold Ickes exaggerates the danger of cigarets to push abolition of tobacco. He warns such action would slash Treasury revenue, devastate tobacco areas, throw workers onto relief, and force newspapers to sever tobacco advertising. The nation’s fiscal and social fabric would suffer greatly.

Washington Harold Ickes Joe Goebbels New Deal the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Roosevelt Ickes United States Treasury Hugh Johnson South Carolina WPA

Washington Scene Sows Surplus Food Plan Through Grocers

Bruce Catton outlines a new Agriculture Department plan to move surplus farm commodities to relief families via corner grocers. The scheme drops direct purchases and price fixing, using food tickets worth about half monthly food costs. Tickets would be redeemable for designated surplus items like fruits vegetables dairy and meats at local shops.

Washington Department of Agriculture Henry Wallace Post Office Wallace America

Mrs Doc by Tom Horner Servence of Sumner

In a blizzard doctor Alan Warren rushes to a woman in labor as Emily his wife hosts her husband’s mentor Dr Farrell and Dr Peterson. The pair discuss Alan’s future in St Louis while Emily dreams of a more balanced life yet deepens ties in Sumner.

Alan Warren Emily Warren Alan Eric Kane DR. Farrell Carroll Doc John Slattery’s Price's Herminia Emily Sumner Farrell Dr Peterson West Esplanade St. Louis Antoine Dr. Peterson Doctor Myron Mrs. Peterson Old Rock House Peterson Santa Claus Virginia Kathrine

His One Economy one act play at Factory Church

Cast includes Har ry Jacoby Mrs Amos Driggs Mrs Mattie Jacoby in the one act His One Economy. A social at Bart Davidson home honors Mrs A O Dority Fannie Davidson and daughter Patricia Ann with numerous relatives and friends listed. Friendship Music Club program at Miss Virginia Cox home features Mabel McBride Pauline Buck and Goldsberry.

Harry Jacoby Amos Driggs Mattie Jacoby A. O. Dority Fannie Davidson Patricia Ann Bart Davidson R. P. Imes Richard Imes Edward Cole P. G. Dowler L. W. Russell Dent Willard Russell Etta Laverty C. M. Copeland Mayme Addie Russell Homer Clark J. D. Haskins Helen J. C. Atkinson Frances, Beaumont Charles Daugherty the Plains Friendship Music Club Virginia Cox Mabel McBride Pauline Buck Goldsberry

Sigma Pi Formal Attended by Fraternity Delegates and Guests

Representatives from Phi Delta Theta Delta Tau Delta and Beta Theta Pi attended the Sigma Pi formal with Woodworth Leeper and Swaim among out of town guests Hilah Vorhees of Columbus served as a guest as well Chaperons included Mr and Mrs W E Moler Dr and Mrs John Sprague and others Headline notes President says unemployment problem must be solved by Americas average man Red Cross HQ in Neilville moves from Elks Club to E Washington St site former private school Mrs Mariam S Morris resigns as Athens High School teacher Lucille Henry to fill vacancy at 85 dollars monthly School board members Dr McDougall Mrs Biddle Prof C M Copeland and Superintendent Morgan to arrange transfer

Sigma Pi Woodworth Leeper Mariam S. Morris Athens Lucille Henry Dr. McDougall Biddle C. M. Copeland Morgan

United States knowledge quiz style Q and A batch

Questions and answers cover states composing Brazil air distance to Manila banking holiday 1933 Roosevelt declaration universities with largest enrollment overtime pay under FLSA incandescent lamp light production and airline certificates 1937 plus postage stamp collectors estimate by James A Farley.

United States of Brazil Alagoas Amazonas Bahia Seara Espirito Santo Goyaz Maranhao Matto Grosso Minas Geraes Para Parahuba Parana Pernambuco Piauhy Rio de Janeiro Rio Grande Do Norte Rio Grande Do Sul Santa Catharina Sao Paulo Sergipe Acre San Francisco Manila Roosevelt Michigan Maryland New York Illinois Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania United States New York University New York City University of California At Berkeley College of the City of New York United States Airlines American Air Lines Eastern Air Lines Northwest Air Lines Pennsylvania Central James A. Farley

Public Forum Letters on Railroads and Politics

The Messenger prints signed forum letters urging railroads as vital to national transport and detailing taxes and public funding. A reader from Rutland Ohio criticizes Gov Bricker coverage and cites party politics and local WPA concerns in a second letter.

Messenger Service Bureau Notice

A brief notice directs readers to address questions to The Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington D C. It states legal and medical advice cannot be given and no extended research will be undertaken.

Messenger’s Service Bureau Washington 13Th St Washington, D. C

Kwitcherkin Jest on Kickin Fokes in a Cold War Letter

A rambling civic letter laments widespread complaints about taxes, railroads, miners, and layoffs. The author argues residents whisper versus act, mocks critics who complain without deeds, and ends with a call for those not kicking to spur those who do.

Fokes Davey Gov. Bricker United States Lissen

Mother orange tree marks 82nd birthday in Oroville

Northern California's famed Mother orange tree in Oroville turns 82 as County Agricultural Inspector J F Fitzgerald says it is in sufficient good condition to live for another 80 years.

Oroville Cal California J. F. Fitzgerald

Advances in infant foods tailor to delicate digestion

The article traces changes from home prepared baby diets to specialized commercial products. It notes mild seasonings, fine sieved soups with added iron rich meats, vegetables and cereals, and blends combining vegetables cereals and meat to support growth and digestion in infants and growing children.

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