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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1939
Page
4
This page shows the Athens Messenger masthead with publisher and staff roles, association memberships, advertising policy notes, and subscription rates for various Ohio counties. It lists offices, agencies, and regional distribution terms.
The article argues Europe should pursue peace rather than prepare for a new conflict. It laments Europe’s reliance on force, criticizes Hitler, notes a world crisis since rearmament, and urges public opinion and US leadership toward world peace while stressing moral purposes over materialism.
The essay argues democracy and dictatorship are misused words and urges clarity. It compares the U S system as a democratic republic with elected officials, Sweden’s monarchy with representative democracy, and Russia as single party rule to show that freedom matters more than labels. It concludes that the question to ask is whether a country is free.
The 4-H Clubs under the Department of Agriculture report a record 1,286,029 members in 1938. The program engages over 40 percent of rural youths ages 10 to 21, emphasizing the head hands heart and health in improving rural life across the nation.
Raymond Clapper argues Hitler's address changes nothing for the better and could deepen U S isolationist divides. He contends Hitler exploits Britain and France's hesitation, rejects universal pacts, blames Western powers for regional conflicts, and shifts potential policy away from Roosevelt’s aims.
Hitler seeks Danzig and a path through the Polish Corridor while exploiting British indecision. He denounces the British Polish alliance and calls for a showdown, raising the immediate danger as Chamberlain pledges aid to Poland.
Bruce Catton describes a new centralized card index system in West Virginia under the National Emergency Council to streamline relief programs. The plan, involving the Social Security Board and WPA, aims to save costs by instantly sharing each recipient’s relief and related benefits data across agencies.
Early season showings suggest beating the Yankees hinges on a pitcher who can deliver a no hit performance regularly. The comment underscores the value of a consistent dominant start for success against New York.
The 1939 Johnstown flood is discussed in dollars, while Johnstown is noted as the name of a notable Kentucky Derby horse. This juxtaposition highlights two distinct uses of the same term in historical and sports contexts.
Cleveland officials discuss establishing a dog court to handle a surge of canine cases. The plan could create a specialized venue for pet related disputes and enforcement, signaling a shift in local justice for animal matters.
Betty Mary Jordan aids her escape plan as she hides three white sheets on a hill to signal for help. Border Patrol officers Hope Kildare and Sheridan Starr race to Juarez to locate her after learning Luis Barro now controls the area and guards guard the prisoner.
A compilation of Q and A items covering Father Devine’s evangelism start and age, 1938 Post Office deficit of $43,811,556.08, jobscouse meaning, infantile paralysis treatment info, Panama Canal strip road, pony skin sources, total U S savings bonds sold to 1938, helium nature and occurrence, number of hostess employed by 19 airlines about 321, mail envelope loss of $19,553.52 in 1938, Jack London study pace, and federally aided vocational school enrollment totaling 1,354,631 with breakdowns by program.
A historical notice instructs readers to enclose a three cent stamp for replies and directs questions to The Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington. It also states legal and medical advice cannot be given and warns mail should be addressed to MESSENGER'S SERVICE BUREAU at 1013 13th St Washington.
The article observes midlife bodies vary in shape with hips and chins. it notes limited success of exercises for reshaping big hips or thighs. It advises women to seek streamlining through foundation garments and shift attention to intellect and face, while stressing fixed body structure and limited gains from routines.
Two hundred twenty five attendees joined the Rome High School fifth annual vocational banquet on April 27 sponsored by the Rome FFA and FHA chapters. The evening featured a meal served by local girls and a program with invocations, welcomes, music, readings, and short talks by school officials and guest speakers.
Sydney hosts a mission of Australian and British experts to assess making rayon from eucalyptus pulp. If the study is favorable, a Melbourne plant may be established to produce rayon goods from eucalyptus fibre.
Ethan E. Lanphear received all 18 ballots in Campbell California, claiming a unique place in local democracy as every vote cast for fire commissioner went to him. The unanimous result marks an unusual distinction in the city’s electoral history.
Mrs Elizabeth Biddle and Mrs John Halliday hosted a bridge luncheon with five tables. prizes awarded to Mrs Leo Bean Mrs C A Mack and Mrs Frances Caldwell. Grace M E Church held a casserole dinner program with solos by Mrs How ard Thornberry and Miss Elizabeth Shough and a boys sextet. Burdell Forth celebrated nineteenth birthday at home of his parents with games and refreshments. Various locals attended church events eastern star inspection and visits from Ohio State University faculty member Henrietta Cherrington.
Local relatives announce the birth of a daughter Nanette to Mr and Mrs Roy Thornton of Bristolville Ohio Their first child Mr Thornton a former Gallia Countian has served as superintendent of schools in Bristolville for several years
Miss Madelaine Campbell hosted a bridge night at her parents home with two tables. Mrs Conrad Carpenter won high score and Mrs Earl Campbell took second. A lunch followed. Many locals and visitors were listed at various events and visiting relatives through the weekend.
Rutland social column reports Mrs Blaine Giles returning from Indianapolis where her sister Mrs Gladys Johnston Jeffries suffered a second heart attack but is improving. Other items note visits to Cincinnati Middleport Wilkesville Columbus and Syracuse, a May Day program being planned, May 5 illness recovery, a broken arm incident, and local guests visiting Ringgold Pomeroy and Rutland.
Cleveland blacksmith Peter A. Morris, 70, touts his skill as a whittler by carrying a miniature chain with wooden shoe ends and a tiny Lincoln portrait, claimed to rival any maker in the country.
Tokyo zoos require animals to contribute to wartime needs. Officials say fish, not meat, is fed to animals to conserve scarce meat supplies for the front.
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