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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1939

Page

4

Athens Messenger historical front matter and rates page

Page text from The Athens Messenger details publication info and subscription rates. It lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher, Ordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager, K Harris as managing editor, and references to syndicates and associations. It also shows mail and carrier rates, and offices in Athens and surrounding counties.

Frederick W. Bush ATHENS MESSENGER @ HERALD PRINTING CO Ordon K. Bush K. Harria Ise Athena Gallia Hacking Meiga Morgan

Utopian Dreams in Antioch Commentary by Arthur E. Morgan

Arthur E. Morgan critiques utopian promises in Antioch notes. He argues repeated appeals to miracles erode hard work and discipline, labeling skeptics as traitors, while questioning whether cycles of prosperity and decline are driven by Wall Street, Washington, or global forces beyond control.

Antioch Arthur E. Morgan Antioch College United States Great Britain France Germany Russia Wall Street Washington

The Shoes and Hair Debate in Missouri Women Fashion

A humorous discussion argues women should wear any shoes and hair they choose. It notes shoes and hair styles vary by person, mocks men’s fashion sense, and cites shifting shoe sizes and aging, ending with admiration for Garbo style bob haircuts.

Missouri Granddaughter

Public concern grows over limits on slow motor treks

Ohio motorists await reaction as a bill in the Legislature proposes restricting slow moving motor treks on Saturdays Sundays and holidays. Proponents cite safety while trecking interests oppose the measure arguing it harms commerce. The plan would place travel controls on busy routes under the Public Culver Commission with emphasis on weekend travel.

Ohio Ite Casualty Liet Tempk Sunde Culver

Inauguration pressure urged on new president

Westbrook Pegler vents a caustic sermon urging the incoming president to prepare for the hard road ahead. He mocks readiness and experience while predicting scrutiny over the First Lady and family, with sharp jabs at labor, judges, and public opinion. The piece lampoons the weight of office and the peril of missteps.

Nye Campaigns On Pacifism In Washington Scene

Senator Gerald Nye of North Dakota campaigns on peace salesmanship as he resists war, promotes a nonintervention stance, and works through winter speeches. The feature notes Nye’s Washington life, tax and title matters, and odd seasonal gossip around his public appearances.

Washington Gerald Nye America Pacific Senatore Nye Brh Grammoercy Steet Aio Connerstown N. D Gowr Nims Oy Bas & Goren

Mrs Doc and Emily at the dam in a love triangle

Eric Kane, a construction engineer, battles jealousy and desire for Emily Warren wife of his friend Alan. At a Corn Club dinner Emily pulls him into a last dance then a confession of love before he vows to return to the dam and end their affair.

Alan Warren Emily Warren Alan Eric Kane DR. Farrell Alena Eric Dam Emily Baker St. Louis D Ae Knight Frank Eroc Gama Jow Creek Yell Alen Jane

Opium Addiction Counts Fall in US and Canada

League of Nations reports indicate a sharp decline in narcotic addicts in the United States from 100 000–250 000 a decade ago to 35 000–50 000 now, while Canada shows similar drops. It warns that East Asia remains a major source of raw opium and urges global information controls to reduce production and use. A U S government plan to run narcotic farms at Lexington Kentucky and Fort Worth Texas may aid further reductions.

League of Nations United States Canada Conan Afghanistan Manchakwa Lexington Fort Worth Texas

Athens High School Spring Frolic Cast and Hosts

News recalls the Athens High School Spring Frolic hosted by W. H. Logan, Prof. Poster, and Miss Ruth McMean with seniors Gouster High School and May event details. The Junior Class presented "The Great Star" with a cast including Bernice Dew Albert Watkins Pearlime Come Rochelle Gartner Bertine Sanders George Poths ke Ted Bresten Robert Shepherd.

W. HB. Logan Prof R. A. Poster Ruth McMean Athens High School Juniinr Bernice Dew Albert Watkins Pealime Come Uoclle Gartner Bertine Sanders George Pothnske Ted Bresten Robert Shephard

Unclear OCR item from 20 years ago with scattered names

Fragmented text mentions Witten Canter and Ho sner Camter in Prince Sores and moles for sale at Spraroe Livery in Ath ens. References a Athens veterinarian De C W Seer and a U S Army lieutenant in Texas and Panama. Stage show Daddy Long Leps at aliens Ogers Binuse. Bier Bash at Obie University and Giscacee from the navy.

Witten Canter Camsenville Hs Son Hosner Camter Prince Spraroe Berm Athens Torumer de. C. W. Seer United States Army Texes Pes Sant Panama Daddy Long Leps Aliens Ogers Binuse

Question and Answer Compilation From 1938 Almanac Style

Reader quiz excerpts ask about biographies in Who's Who in Amelia and the salaries of U S public school teachers and supervisors. Other entries cover unemployment benefits state distributions and a Gideon related question.

Amelia United States New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts California A&a Roosevelr America Gideon Im

Poet's Corner Letter Demands Work Over Charity in Ohio

A distressed reader group labels miners and families as idle victims of state relief. They urge employment over dole, criticizing taxes and calls for burning Ohio coal to sustain jobs and earnings, expressing frustration with political response and fuel policy.

Ohio

Public Forum Letters on Liberty and Modern Times

Millfield March 15. A writer signs as Millfield voices a critique of public forums and the Dies committee, referencing Liberty and Candid Confession publications. The letter mocks gender roles, health meetings, and political figures, questioning sources of influence and funding.

Fritz Kuhn Germany Hank Ford Wall

Follow Bible Doctrines Urge Readers to Seek Holy Ghost Evidence

In a 1954 Athens Forum letter Walter Shafer urges readers to judge by scripture not tradition. He cites Acts 2 4 and 10 44 46 claiming the Holy Spirit’s evidence is speaking in tongues and insists daily reading of the Bible.

the Messenger Apostle Paus Timothy Jesus Jerusalem Signis Beliere Holy Ghost Bethany Walter Shafer Athens

Dog Wagon Critique Sparks Amphens Residents

Letters to the editor condemn the city dog wagon program as cruel to pets and costly to residents. A contributor from Franklin Avenue argues city funds should support farmers and families, not operate the dog wagon, citing fear, pet suffering, and better uses for money.

the Messenger Amphens Stark Athams Alma Sans Frankin Ave Athems

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