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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1939

Page

4

Does College Pay The Price Of Education For Young Adults

The passage analyzes college value amid postwar wages, noting varying outcomes for men and women, graduation rates, and long term earnings. It discusses job prospects, marriage, children, and rising college relevance, arguing that college has not guaranteed higher lifetime earnings for all.

Olen Bowaton Coe Grecusts Bent Eelemman Anc Pears College Geogres Todey Maomatary Witcoma Checkon

War and Freedom Under Threat Across Nations

The piece argues that true peace remains elusive as global tensions rise. It cites Britain’s labor movement and France’s response to a German crisis, noting strikes can trigger conscription and state mobilization. War would force citizens to surrender freedoms once claimed.

France

Ohio's Tax Problem Echoes Through State Politics

The piece discusses Ohio's mounting tax burden since 1922, arguing residents face nearly twenty million dollars in annual relief costs. It notes the legislature's partial funding plan, fears local tax hikes, and warns against diverting motor vehicle funds, which could cripple local services while urging voters to balance government needs with taxation.

Washington Columbus

Raymond Clapper on News and State Policy Reflections

Raymond Clapper comments on national and state actions including executive decisions by the secretary of state and reactions by lawmakers. The piece covers political rhetoric, wartime context, and the influence of public sentiment on governance and policy direction.

Raymond Clapper

Washington in crisis as relief and elections loom

Bruce Catton surveys Washington and the looming economic and political strains. He notes business leaders like Charles Exchon and Harper Sibley warn on confidence, relief funding debates, and calls for reform of labor policy and governmental relief programs amid a tense election atmosphere.

Harper Sibley U. S. Chamber of Commerce Western Union New York Life Rochester N. Y Wall Street Washington National Lator Relations Board Labor Relations Board

Public Forum Discusses Electorate Meeting Details

Fragmented OCR reads show talks on BPA issues and engineering topics. Mentions individuals such as Jim and Mr Swade of Gouter and a planned letter to a WPA group.

Sreer Erie Alice Enghee Swade Gouter

Realty and Powers Agency Figures in Court Case

A legal notice centers on William S Isdell of Gouster and a party named Etier Witte, detailing a dispute over real estate transfers and ownership claims. Court filings outline motions, defenses, and potential remedies, with references to trustees and property boundaries.

Fragmentary OCR Reads of Obscure History Quiz

A garbled OCR page presents scattered phrases about US states questions, a Canadian reference, names like King George VI, and random surnames. The legible parts hint at a quiz or test with mismatched prompts and unclear answers.

Centville High School Gratuity Team Names

Members of the gratuity group at Centville High School include Leia Duriee Martie Prost Dyce Gillies Phcot Rage Mae Weire Ray Serickie and Marne Keller.

Centvule Leia & Duriee Martie Prost Dyce A Gillies Phcot G Rage Ph

Border Adventure Serial Teases Hidden Crisis

Fragmented dialogue follows Betty Mary and Hope as plans unfold on a hillside to guard flares and a river crossing once used by the Rio Grande. A cryptic mobilization order under Sheridan Starr signals a dangerous escalation. To Be Continued?

Betty Mary Édourtiess Rio Grande Merv Sheridan Starr

Bread and Diet: The Limits of White Flour as a Food

Dr Morris Fishbein explains that bread alone is not a complete food and white flour removes substantial minerals and vitamins found in whole wheat. He notes losses of calcium potassium phosphorus iron vitamin D C and carotene and urges varied diets including other cereals fruits and vegetables to prevent deficiencies.

United States

Miss Sabra Armstrong Wins Gas Range Card Contest

Elyria School faculty member Miss Sabra Armstrong of Glouster won a gas range in a card writing contest. She wrote 1 854 slogans under a magnifying glass. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Herb Armstrong and previously won a silverware prize from W B Drake Jewelers in Athena.

Glouster Sabra Armstrong Elyria School

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