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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1939

Page

4

Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates

The Athens Messenger established 1825 lists publishers and editors, association memberships, and advertising and circulation details. Subscriptions vary by county with plain weekly and annual rates, and postage information for different regions and offices.

Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald O. Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charles H. Hariig Puriiioners Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Pay Press Association John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroi Cleveland

Futile exports dream says need new markets and policy shift

The writer argues budget pressures and farm subsidies risk paralysis. Europe self sufficiency blocks American surpluses, forcing a shift to hemispheric and domestic markets. Urges science driven farming, reduced surpluses, and a realignment of business confidence before a buying market returns.

Washington Europe Atlantic United States Germany Italy Japan America France England

Fair Enough- Westbrook Pegler on the Gridiron and Dutch Treat shows

Westbrook Pegler critiques New York amateur theatricals the Gridiron and Dutch Treat, noting foibles of society, politics, and Washington circles. He mocks pretensions, guest lists, and Mrs. Roosevelts influence, portraying the events as a social racket with inflated hospitality and rigid moral pretense.

New York Washington Roosevelt Capital Society White House Society of Illustrators United States Norman Thomas Earl Browder Hugh Johnson Browder Seoming Troyanovsky

Ohio budget reveals two thirds of costs in pensions and relief

The governor's two year cost sheet shows about one third for normal government costs and two thirds for long term commitments including old age pensions and relief. He notes eighteen million cut from payrolls through firings and mergers, yet totals remain high as state costs rise with pensions and debt.

Ohio Columbus

Gallipolis Seeks 150th Celebration Stage

Gallipolis aims to mark its 150th anniversary as a notable Midwest occasion. The city’s history dates to 1790 with the French Five Hundred, Ohio River settlements, Civil War era activity, and a rich, multi national heritage that centers midwest history.

Gallipolis Middle West Congress Five Hundred Paris Ohio River Atlantic Seaboard Virginias

Washington Reading on War Profits Tax Fight

Bruce Catton surveys Washington as the war profits tax bill faces sharp opposition. The measure would confiscate corporate profits above six percent and levy steep personal taxes, with supporters arguing rates can be adjusted to avoid exceeding total income and that war costs can be paid as levied.

Washington Congress Senate Treasury Department Bone Clark Missouri George Nye Pope Vandenberg Barbour New York Senate Finance Committee America

French Pioneers Memorial Set for Gallipolis

The piece urges investment in visual history to strengthen heritage awareness among Americans and notes Southeast Ohio’s plan to join next year’s celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the French pioneers’ arrival with Gallipolis as the focal point.

Northwest Territory Southeastern Ohio Gallipolis

Mrs Doc Spares Alan as Lamp Crashes in Operative Room

Emily declares her love for Alan Warren, while chaos unfolds in the operating room. Eric Kane leaps to catch a dangerous reflector, burning his hands and saving Alan but injuring himself as the lamp crashes near the table and the crew works to aid injured workers on the riverbank below.

Alan Warren Emily Warren Alan Eric Kane DR. Farrell Emily Eric Farrell Grady Weber Father Johnson Price's Point Bud Price Miss Anderson Harry Maryanne Dr. Warren Mr. Kane Fellows Mr. Price Herminia New York Kane

Blood pressure basics and a dramatic hospital scene

The article discusses how blood pressure is influenced by many factors and not a disease, noting how mood, age, and health affect readings. It then shifts to a narrative where Alan, Eric, and Emily return home after a hospital ordeal, facing reporters and memories as relationships and futures unfold.

Public Forum notes on saving over smoking and habits

Will C. Merritt of Columbus signs a opinion piece urging readers to treat saving as a habit like smoking. He cites a Security Savings Bank ad and poses math problems about saving, alcohol costs, and taxation, arguing war era habits affect public health and finances.

the Messenger The Messenger the Security Savings Bank Security Savings Bank United States Anti-Saloon League Athens Nelsonville Columbus Will C. Merritt Garfield Ave Ohio

Ferrel Visitor Injured in Chauncey Fall

Mr and Mrs Fred Ferrel of Pontiac Michigan arrived for a week with Mrs Elizabeth Ferrel on High Street Chauncey. Fred Ferrel fell after arriving and broke his right ankle. He remains confined at his mother’s home.

Chauncey Fred Ferrel Pontiac Mich Elizabeth Ferrel High St

Albert Watkins Visits Chauncey From Swift Co Massillon

Chauncey resident Albert Watkins of the Swift Company in Massillon spent the weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs A E Watkins on Converse Street. Mrs A E Watkins, who has been seriously ill with influenza, is improved after her illness.

Chauncey Albert Watkins Swift Co Massillon A. E. Watkins Converse St

Which Is It Editor United We Stand

A Carbondale letter from March 27 questions UMWA Local 1184 strategy amid near strike or settlement. The writer urges unity and laments leaders failing to secure wage parity with day laborers, asking whether unions will demand job fees or face split.

the Messenger UMWA R. GC Macen Carbondale

Church Night at Chauncey Church of Christ Planned

Chauncey Church of Christ will hold a Friday night Church Night on March 31. The program includes a devotional service a business meeting with reports from church classes led by Ruth Fiske Isabel Courtney and Clifford Shafer followed by a social hour and refreshments at the Parish House.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Ruth Fiske Isabel Courtney Clifford Shafer

Friendship Class To Go To Greens Run

Chauncey members of the Friendship Class of the Church of Christ will go to Greens Run tonight to be entertained by the Young Married People's Class of the Greens Run Church. The Greens Run group hosts the same parish classes from Chauncey Taylor Ridge Trimble Greens Run and Millfield. Each group will contribute two numbers under the program led by Mrs Eileen Leake president of the Greens Run Class.

Chauncey Church of Christ Greens Run Taylor Ridge Trimble Millfield Eileen Leake

Skate Club Members Visit Columbus Rink

Moore's Skate Club of Amesville carried thirty two members by bus to Grey Stone Rink in Columbus on Friday night March 24. They enjoyed the exhibition by professional skaters and drew attention to president Clyde Mansfield of Athens with his toe grapevine. The invitation extends to Ivalynn Rink at Tuppers Plains on March 31 for a Hobo Party.

Amesville Moore’s Skate Club Greystone Columbus Clyde Mansfield Athens Moore’s Ivalynn Tuppers Plains

Keirns Family Hosts Sunday Guests Across County

Chauncey and Mrs Wesley Keirns of Sand Ridge entertained relatives and friends at home including Webster Keirns and family of Sugar Creek Harold Showers and daughter Millfield Johnnie Davenport of Buchtel Floyd Ayers and family Greens Run Adolphus Keirns and Mrs Samuel Mayles with grandson Chauncey Howard Taylor Morgan County and Carol Keirns guest of Lucille La Hugh Chauncey at Sand Ridge last week.

Chauncey Wesley Keirns Sand Ridge Webster Keirns Sugar Creek Willis Keirns Harold Showers Millfield Johnnie Davenport Buchtel Floyd Ayers Greens Run Adolphus Keirns Samuel Mayles Howard Taylor Morgan County Carol Keirns Lucille la Hugh Wiley Mingus Dan McKinley Farm Concord Church Earl Johnson Roy Kasler Clyde Haskins Mat Christman R. E. Meeks A. G. Bingman A. O. Wolfe FM Vermaten A. L. Morrison Ida Sayers Wyllie Boudinot Warren Easler Clarence White Otto Duncan McConnelsville Bart Kasler Ferndale Fred Sanders Chester Sanders

Oranges Distributed as Federal Relief Day in Chauncey

Chauncey hosted a relief day with 1835 pounds of oranges given to 284 direct relief or old age pension recipients. Mayor W D Hines led the distribution with Marshal Lawrence Reeves and trustees Harvey Courtney and William Smart, assisted by Clarence Mullins.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Marshal Lawrence Reeves Dover Township Harvey Courtney William Smart Clarence Mullins

Stewart-A Burroughs Trio to Perform at Rome High School

The traveling radio unit The Burroughs Trio from Station WPAR Parkersburg will entertain at Rome High School Auditorium Stewart on Thursday night March 30 at 8 o clock. Sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society of Stewart M E Church.

Stewart Burroughs WPAR Parkersburg Rome High School Ladies Aid Society The Stewart M. E. Church

Local families host weekend visitors from Columbus

Charles Leffler Sr Chauncey entertained weekend guests Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lewis Hazel Leffler Mr and Mrs Charles Leffler Jr Miss Ruth Leffler and Howard Lowe all of Columbus at their home in a cordial social gathering.

Chauncey Charles Leffler Kenneth Lewis Hazel Leffler Ruth Leffler Howard Lowe Columbus

Abdella Returns to Dayton Hospital for Treatment

Chauncey Abdella returned to the government hospital in Dayton on Monday after visiting family here. He is receiving treatment and has been ill for several months.

Chauncey Charles Abdella Government Hospital Dayton Mr. Abdella

Concord Social Notes Highlight Local Church Life

Concord Church holds 2:30 p.m. Sunday service led by Rev. W. P. Clark with special music by Wyllie Boudinot Miles Wolfe and Paul McAfee. Local residents share illnesses visits farewells and family news including social gatherings and church fund subscriptions.

Concord W. P. Clark Nelsonville Wyllie Boudinot Miles Wolfe Paul McAfee Dean Sayers S. J. Sayers White Cross Hospital Columbus Ray C. B. Tigner Lucetta Duncan Cal Robison Amesville Silas Mesehher Front St Glouster Marl Wemmer

Revival To Continue At Morristown Holiness Church

The Morristown Holiness Church hosts a continuing revival with rising interest. Rev. Mrs. A. P. Nicholas and daughters arrived and will stay until after morning service next Sunday. Rev. Hiram Mingus has provided valued service. An all day meeting is set for Sunday, April 2.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church A. P. Nicholas Hiram Mingus

Community Visits Note Weekend Households

Chauncey Personals Carl Dickens and Mrs. William Barnhart spent Saturday with Mr arnhart who is in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Thomas Grant Mrs Cecil Grant and children Willis and Betty visited the Cecil Sanborn family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Edward Martin of Buchtel spent Sunday with Samuel Baker and family at Bailey Run.

Chauncey Carl Dickens William Barnhart Arnhart Columbus Thomas Grant Cecil Grant Willis Betty Cecil Sanborn Edward Martin Buchtel Samuel Baker Bailey Run

Dewey Caruthers Quits Smoking After 14 Years

A 14 year old Columbia boy Dewey Caruthers once smoked 30 cigars daily but has quit with no stated reason. The report also notes an implied safety tip about parking with the front wheels turned toward a curb at a 45 degree angle.

Columbia Dewey

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