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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
4
The readable text indicates a fragment titled The Athens stressenger on page four. It mentions Athens and a newspaper section but provides no clear events or names beyond the location. Further details are unavailable in the excerpt.
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co lists editions published weekdays with a Sunday morning issue. Details include publisher Gordon K. Bush, editor Charles H. Harris, and multiple association memberships with advertising rate inquiries at home or foreign offices. Subscription: 4.50 yearly in several Ohio counties, 2.50 half year, 1.00 ten weeks, 15 cents weekly.
In late 1938 to early 1939 building contracts rose with a three month average of 98, aided by late 1938 public works. Yet durable goods output remains weak at 8 shipments in January and investment funds from corporate issues have diminished to 67 millions while government support surges to 877 billions.
An editorial laments dwindling coal mines in the Hocking Valley and broader decline due to oil gas and electric power. It urges coal operators and miners to unite to defend the industry while criticizing federal dam projects that curb coal use and calling for a New York conference to agree on a mutually workable wage and operating scale.
Mrs Samuel Cann of Buffalo celebrates her 50th wedding anniversary with a witty line about marriage. She quips that a happy marriage requires two bears in the house two bears forbear and to keep her husband from becoming one.
Michigan conservation officials urge anglers to use artificial light to speed trout growth and keep smaller fish. Carry a flashlight on trips to avoid returning undersized trout.
A committee selects questions for the 1940 census workers. The proposed starter asks about perceived age. The piece notes a Roosevelt boat being torpedoed twice in Caribbean war games and comments on formalities in business versus social conduct.
Westbrook Pegler argues that fear of adulterated foods and products is exaggerated. He contends warning literature creates needless panic while noting profits and middlemen in patent wares support high prices and unemployment.
Bruce Catton surveys how government priorities and tax revisions shape business climate in spring. He notes limited spending cuts while signaling likely tweaks to capital gains taxes and corporate surcharges, arguing the real impact is psychological and may prime balanced budgeting through improved business confidence.
Emily confronts her indifferent husband Alan about a job offer as Eric Kane supports her and urges action. Amid a looming flood, Eric and Dr Farrell race to reinforce a diversion dam while Emily seeks solace, and Eric confronts his own feelings for her.
Major H D Segrave set an automobile speed record of 231.326 miles per hour at Daytona Beach. Columbus visitors included Mr and Mrs Howard Musgrave and Mr and Mrs Fred H McCoy. Nelsonville Junior High names top students Doris Cook Mercedes Keeton Jeanette Bartels Betty Howe Margaret Wolfe Mary Cross Eileen Betts. Guy Carpenter of Mechanicsburg was appointed constable of Athens Township.
Mrs Rafael Johnson entertained with a dinner complimenting Mrs S M Johnson. Guests included Mrs C W Gross Mrs J Maurice Hyde Mrs W G Danford plus Bertha Wilson Gail Quest Elizabeth Lummis and other Martzolff Class readers and performers. Lieutenant Clarence Liggett released from service left for Cincinnati after visiting Athens.
A compiled Q and A piece covers dieting guidance from a Weight Control booklet, historic facts about Old Faithful spout heights, Reich population and area after territorial gains, U S military counts in France, Hawaii's university and football coach, Social Security wage averages, spectra color charts, 19th Amendment ratification dates, and flag etiquette in theatres.
A historic request directs readers to enclose a three cent stamp for replies to The Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington D C. It warns that legal and medical advice cannot be given and no extended research will be performed.
Health authorities assert pasteurization is the single most important factor in controlling milk born disease. Data show about 88 percent of milk in cities over 10 000 is pasteurized. Studies in children find pasteurized milk matches raw milk for nutrition. vitamins A D remain, while B G may vary but are available elsewhere. Vitamin C needs supplementation from sources like orange juice. Pasteurization does not greatly affect calcium intake, and improved equipment ensures verified pasteurized products.
A devotional verse by LEDA SAMS reflects returning faith that God governs the universe and grants redemptive grace. The speaker recalls doubts from toil and pain and finds meaning in a childhood faith that the highest prize is pleasing Him.
SOHN PONN of Glouster argues coal quality and honesty in the Ohio mines affect workers wages. He urges a militant but cooperative push by miners, operators, and locals to curb bone coal and crop mines, restore price fairness, and reestablish Ohio coal’s standing across the district.
A reader in Ellenboro West Virginia sends a long letter praising The Messenger for weekly news from Ohio and reflects on Ohio hills, faith, and social issues. The writer questions teachers pay, school debt, and the Burn Ohio Coal Bill while urging simple moral teachings. Eloise Ayers adds a prayerful fatherly task for a son.
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