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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1939

Page

4

Athens fessenger page four publication details and rates

The Athens fessenger details publisher Frederick W Bush and editor Charles H Harris. It lists affiliations, national representatives, and advertising options. Subscription rates are given for carrier and mail in multiple Ohio counties with a one year price of four dollars and fifty cents.

John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan, Vinton Washington

Slow Rise in US Business Through First Quarter

Reports show first quarter profits up markedly across industries with auto and rail sectors improving. Retail auto sales rise 46 percent from 1938, overall industrial earnings total 41.8 million versus 29.9 million last year, signaling cautious recovery amid European tensions.

Auto Tire American Telephone Roosevelt

Largest Library in the World Opens Annex

The Library of Congress unveils an eight million dollar annex with ten million shelf spots, doubling the main library’s capacity. The expansion cements the United States as home to the greatest library, expanding access to humanity’s past learning and thought.

Library of Congress United States

Beggar in Times Square Uses a Valet and White Dog

A crippled Times Square beggar who appeals to crowds with a white dog and a cup proved to own a suburban home. He spends weekdays in a New York hotel supported by a valet, returning to his house on weekends, a twist on the classic beggar tale.

New York Times Square Robert Burton

Tokio Zoo Replaces Meat With Fish To Cut Costs

Animals at the Tokio zoo are being fed fish instead of meat, with officials citing cheaper food. Some observers suggest Japan aims to educate the animals as part of the change in diet.

Tokio Zoo Japan

Inmates Faint at Crime Film Inside Ontario Prison

Ontario prison inmates fainted after viewing a crime and horror picture, shocking observers who questioned the public perception of the inmates.

Ontario

Businessmen resist war fever says Raymond Clapper

Raymond Clapper notes that in 1930s sight of war profits faded as business leaders now oppose war for fear of higher taxes and national mobilization. He cites U S Chamber of Commerce and Ohio groups urging caution and predicts business stays wary under current administration.

Washington Japan Middle West Europe United States Chamber of Commerce Ohio State Chamber of Commerce James 8S. Kemper U.S. Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt Britain France England United States

Business leaders urge free flow of goods across borders

Thomas Watson, president of the International Chamber of Commerce, warned that with a proper flow of goods both ways across international borders there would be no soldiers marching.

Thomas Watson The International Chamber of Commerce

Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene

Washington faces growing interstate trade barriers as state laws raise taxes and restrictions on dairy, milk and other goods. Officials warn these tariffs threaten free movement of commerce and may deepen regional tensions in the months ahead.

Washington Uncle Sam United States Chicago Wallace Departments of Commerce and Agriculture Agriculture Department Arkansas Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin New York City Middle West

Interstate truck movement rules tighten across states

States including Arizona Kansas Oklahoma and Wyoming require most out of state trucks to register and pay fees or face higher ten mile taxes than domestic fleets. Countless rules cover truck weights wheelbase length equipment and even windshield wipers and fuel tank sizes.

Arizona Kansas Oklahoma Wyoming

Missionaries in India Hear U S Baseball Broadcasts

In India missionaries rise at 2 a m to hear U S baseball broadcasts. The note says an error by the home team would tax a preacher's patience, highlighting the dedication of locals to follow the games despite the early hour.

India U. S

Doctors claim cure for trigeminal neuralgia found

Report claims medical breakthrough cures trigeminal neuralgia, a severe facial pain condition. The tone notes the relief this represents for patients, highlighting a historic medical advance.

Betty Mary Escapes Barro Ranch in Cunning Rescue

Betty Mary Jordan is hidden under a pile of trash as Sheridan Starr and Hope Kildare pose as woodcutters to recover her from Luis Barro’s ranch. Barro plans a dawn crossing with armed aliens, moving 100 captives by horseback to avoid Border Patrol. Betty Mary and Sherry share a tense, charged exchange before night falls and the trio delays returning home.

Betty Mary Jordan Border Patrol Service Sheridan Srana Border Patrol Hope Kildare Starr Luis Barro Betty Mary Barro Rancho Gringo Federales Seguro Si Don Luis el Paso United States Rio Grande Mexico Rio Texas Los Federales Panchito Washington, D. C Washington Sheridan Starr Sheridan Hope Sherry Betty San Felipe Canyon PTA Leona Nicholas Edna Rollins Mary McCann Wahneta Exenkemper Effie Stephenson Naydeen Frazee Ruth Davis Murray City R. S. Lawrence George Zimmer Dayton Harold Phillips Della Johnson Richard Shirkey Andrew van Hall Mary Lou Dorothy Weldon Anita Scurlock LaFauna Billy Swindell Wilbur Davis Kenny Kempton Vern Bratka Alva McClelland Grover Rollins Mary Lou Judson Keith McMenamy Walter Lee Park Mary Kay Barrett Donna Jean Shumway Grace Ann Hartley Joan von Scheele Elsa Mae Householder Joan Hahn Billy Roman George Miller Frank Davis Walter Hilt William Hilt Clarence Hilt Warren Fred Parker John Curtis Cuyahoga Falls Patrick Curtis Charles Hoisington M. E. Church Barbara Ann Morrison Grant Hospital Columbus L. A. Morrison B. B. Buckley O. D. Ball New Lexington Harold Conoway

Questions and Answers on Geography Weather and Orchids

Projected inter-American highway completion question notes nearly one-half finished. Rainbow visibility at noon on the equator is impossible in the northern and southern hemispheres due to geometric constraints. Coal has been described as black gold in early Pennsylvania and West Virginia field development. Orchid colors include rose lilac yellow white and green.

Laredo Texas Panama United States Weather Bureau Pennsylvania West Virginia

Questions Answered by Washington Message Bureau

The fragment notes a service bureau in Washington led by TLE Editor MES Senger advising on mail handling and legal matters. It references a bureau address at 1013 13th St Washington D C and warns that legal and medical advice cannot be given.

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

Social Notes from New Plymouth and Nearby Towns

Local社iety items list Sunday visits and guests from New Plymouth Haydenville Logan Nelsonville and Columbus. Families include the H Harden Cremean Haas Sinnott Heinlein Smith and other households with dinners church events 4-H and a forthcoming Community Choir song service at Asbury Church led by Mary Hixenbaugh.

New Plymouth H. W. Harden Richard Cremean Logan J. C. Cremean Walter Haas Sonny” Adams Guy Lewis Zion Ridge R. W. Haas Ewing Cassell Columbus R. H. Hinerman G. R. Sinnott Nelsonville Hobart McDaniel Bobby Lancaster Emma Weed T. S. Sinnott and Son Haydenville R. H Zaleski George Geiger Union Furnace Charles Fuller Harry Harris Homer Haas Bethel Hamden Asbury Church Mary Hixenbaugh

Orbiston Community Notes Then and Now

Sunday school at Orbiston drew 36 attendees on April 30. Families and residents including the Sorrells, Campbells, Roberts, Bookman, Campbell, Dixon, Fullers, Gill, Labourne and Coakley were noted for visits, church attendance, and eighth grade tests at Murray.

Orbiston Orbiston Sunday School Steve Sorrell Henry Wilson Athens Naomi Campbell Virgil Elizabeth Roberts Morristown Helen Bookman Grace Campbell UMWA Buchtel Tom Dixon Columbus Clarence Fuller Coonville I Vance Glancy Betty Lyons Claude Gill Joe Labourne Ruth Coakley Corning Murray

Rheumatic Fever Aids and Risks for Children

Health column warns rheumatic fever as a serious crippler for youths. A review of 1,000 cases shows 59 deaths with heart disease common. discussion covers age, seasons, causes uncertain, throat infections, environment, and possible preventive measures.

Jacksonville Lodge Celebrates 120th Anniversary

The Jacksonville Odd Fellows and Rebekahs marked the 120th anniversary of Charles Thomas Lodge in the Odd Fellows Hall with Chauncey Rebekahs as guests. Speakers included Supt. M. M. Bryson and ministers Rev. R. S. Lawrence and Rev. Gus Graham. Music featured local artists and a cake was provided by Charles Speary of Chauncey.

Jacksonville Charles Thomas Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellows Rebekahs Chauncey Rebekahs Charles Speary Chauncey M. M. Bryson Jacksonville-Trimble High School R. S. Lawrence Gus Graham Eileen, Chipela Alberta Southard Emma Mae McFarland Joe Watson Ulysses Gillette Paul Masters

Christian Science Talk At Ohio University Lecture

Charles V Winn JC AB Pasadena Calif spoke at Music Hall detailing Jesus Christ as the messenger of universal truth and the power of God. He defined God as infinite Mind Spirit and Love and urged reliance on spiritual means for healing and deliverance from life’s woes.

Christian Science Organization Ohio University Music Hall Charles V. Winn Pasadena Calif Jesus the Christ Father Jesus God Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy

Squirrel nests block chimney in Watertown home fire

In Watertown Massachusetts Patrick McHugh reported smoke pouring into his house after moving in. Firefighters found a squirrel nest in the chimney blocking the flue and causing a fire.

Watertown Mass Patrick McHugh Kemen

Fire departments interrupted by Cheviot call

In Cincinnati area Cheviot fire department interrupts a meeting of 13 departments at Cheviot City Hall at 10 13 p m for an emergency call.

Cincinnati Cheviot City Hall Cheviot

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