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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1940

Page

4

Roosevelt aide to Vatican judged by many as gesture of hope

The Methodist Conference urged Roosevelt recall Myron Taylor as personal representative to the Vatican. The piece argues the move is nonpolitical and rooted in a broader hope for peace, noting Taylor’s Quaker faith and wartime relief work. It links Pacelli’s U.S. visit and calls for protection of religious liberty amid Europe’s calamities.

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Men of Action vs Defeatists in TEC Hearings

Raymond Maley reports on the Temporary National Economic Committee in Washington pushing an exposé of the industrial system. Notable figures like Charles F. Kettering Edsel Ford and Watson Davis defend machine aided progress, highlighting eight broad fields of industrial advancement and future energy, materials and research.

National Economic Committee T.N.E.C Washington Raymond Maley TEC Charles F. Kettering General Motors Research Corporation Edsel Ford Men of Action

Free Press and Your Food in a Democracy Dilemma

A letter argues freedom of speech and a free press are essential to American well being. It claims editors and cartoons target a St Louis judge, who cites them for contempt, and asserts stripping press freedoms harms citizens by enabling crooked officials, pushing up living costs and reducing food shelter and fuel availability.

American Free Press St. Louis Post-Dispatch Joseph’ Puliuzer St. Louis Daniel R. Fitzpatrick Puljtner Post-Dispatch Post- Dispatch Udge

Never Too Old Friendship Clubs Headed by Older Hosts

A feature on unusual US dance venues for ages 25 to 120 in Minneapolis and Milwaukee called Friendship Clubs. Hostesses are 55 to 65, events liquor free and jitter free with whistle dances to help the aged mingle. The piece notes seniors live longer and deserve extended fun on the dance floor.

Minneapolis Milwaukee Paul Jones

Washington business mood on New Deal prospects

Bruce Catton surveys top business lenders at the U S Chamber of Commerce convention. Indiana V Lothair Teeter cites general uncertainty, Wagner act support, and capital flight as reasons delaying investments. A C Matte and Mexico expropriation fears add to the cautious outlook as skunk declines are noted locally.

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Messenger Q and A service and legal cautions

The Messenger lists an Information Bureau at 1013 13th Street Washington DC for reader questions with a stamp provided reply. It notes legal and medical advice is not given and includes Qs on emblems and the Eighteenth Amendment ratification date and related government wages.

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Poet's Corner blooms with playful toddler scenes

A fragment from a child’s verses depicts a boy learning to walk, stubbing his toe, calling for Mommy, and swinging with a spaniel pup. The lines show a shy, cheerful tone as a mother and everyday moments frame a young child’s world.

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Jacksonville Class Meets At Methodist Church

A Jacksonville school class gathered Friday evening at the Methodist Church to share a meal and fellowship. The program honored Mrs Lulu Mills with a birthday remembrance and highlighted a Mother’s Day theme as the Mothers club planned events.

Mra Lulu Mills Abe Baden Feng G. S. Householder Wilbur Householder l Athens Cloyd Householder Luella Cliffton Richard Jackson Effie Stephenson Mrs. Jackson Ruthella Sheets Evelyn Dest Helen Kearns Mary McCann Faye McKinley Louise Rice Luella Clutton Ada” Kennedy E. Frazee Jacksonville Mothers Club Nurrsery School Mothers Club

How To Eat To Beat Heat By ALICE H SMITH Artilonist

A health article advises balancing calorie intake to maintain a normal weight and avoid health risks. It explains that excess or deficiency can cause problems, notes how calories from any food translate to fat if overconsumed, and stresses consulting a physician while including protective foods like milk fruits vegetables eggs and whole grains.

Alice H Smith Cleveland Cornell

Derby Dream On a Two-Wheel Trailer Plan

Uncle Willie funds a Lone Tree Stable venture to ship Pepper Boy to Churchill Downs. Sherry resists Ted Wharton’s push while loaned plans unfold, bringing Pepper Boy, tack, and four cars toward the Derby as Paul Wharton seeks luck and Sherry parts with a quiet goodbye.

William Bond Ted Uncle Willie Willie Sherry William Lone Tree Sam Wille Bond Wille Red Soldier Wharton Willie Bond Churchill Downs

Social notes and local household updates in Bishopville area

In Bishopville area Mr and Mrs Victor Norris of Glouster Miss visit Mr and Mrs Miles Easler recently. Mr and Mrs Dwight Smith moved back into their home after fire damage with extensive repairs. Miles and Elsie Jane Easler welcomed a daughter born April 22. McDonald Tuer P M Smith completed barn rebuild after December fire. Miss Mary J Withem of Glouster weekend with grandparents J M McDonald.

Bishopville Victor Norris Glouster Sls Belle Foura Corning Frank Phillips Miles Easler Dwight Smith Roger Phillip Horn Don Withem Mr McDonald Tuer P. M. Smith Millard Easler Elsie Jane Mary J. Withem J. M. ‘McDonald

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