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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1939

Page

4

Athens Messenger Page Four Obituary and Subscription Rates

Athens Messenger details newspaper publication schedule, pricing, and obituary policy. Includes carrier and mail rates for multiple Ohio counties, offices in Athens, and advertising information. The notice lists publishers Gordon K. Push and Charles Harris and national reps John W. Cullen Company.

Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Push Mer. Charles &. Harris John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Athena Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington

What goes through the mind of the average man on social justice

The author argues most people succeed by industry thrift and decency and that the system only needs refinement. He warns against rewarding loafers and advocates strengthening incentives for business and enterprise to push ahead despite a past depression.

Babe Ruth Wall Street

Royal visit inspires mixed North American interest

The writer notes Americans would flock to see Britain’s king and queen if they toured Ohio while praising the royal couple as ordinary, gracious parents. The piece compares public interest in royalty with past European visits and asserts shared language and values between Canadians, Americans, and the royal family.

Weinlanders Great Britain North America Athens England Ohio Hemisphere

Foundations Shift Grants From Education To Medicine

Foundations distributing $38,500,000 yearly now favor medicine and public health over education. Carnegie and Rockefeller era philanthropy built schools, but current grants emphasize physical and biological sciences for new truths and cures.

Carnegie Rockefeller

Stettinius House of Steel Faces Investment Challenge

Edward R. Stettinius Jr., head of United States Steel, testifies before the O Mahoney monopoly committee on idle savings and the need to funnel funds into industrial expansion. He notes U S Steel’s self financed modernization, 210000 employees, 120 plants in 20 states, and limited public borrowing, underscoring potential government role to spur prosperity.

Washington O'Mahoney Edward R. Stettinius, Jr United States Steel Corporation Paul McNutt Indiana Leon Henderson Stettinius United States Steel Wyoming Senate Lauchlin Currie Federal Reserve Board

Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene

Bruce Catton analyzes the London wheat conference noting Uncle Sam holds a strong leverage. The U S subsidized exports last year to move about 100 million bushels, a figure some see as a bargaining card amid a 400 million bushel world market.

Washington Sam London United States Canada Argentine Australia

Argentine Beef Clash Ties Up U S Navy Procurement

Congress blocking Navy purchases of Argentine corned beef would worsen fraught U S Argentine ties. Years ago the Senate rejected a convention ending a de facto embargo on Argentine beef exports, sparked by hoof and mouth disease. Argentina eased the crisis but balked at accord, making cooperation at conferences tenuous.

Congress Navy Republic United States Senate Argentina Uncle Sam

Singing in the bathtub and a barber ad ban bill

A musical authority extols tub singing as strengthening family life while a separate proposal in Michigan would ban all barber advertising. The text links social progress to laboratory research as industries and government pursue a better world.

Michigan Industry

Immigration quotas and civic knowledge quiz references

A compiled Q and A set answers common civics topics from immigration quotas trombone size and use to Harlem neighborhood names and stamp requirements. It covers Dante origin of Abandon all ye who enter here, postage rules, historic temperatures, D A R Constitution Hall costs, Farmer Labor origins, and semester word derivation.

United States New York Hariem Manhattan Island Borough of Manhattan 106Th Street Harlem Eighth Avenue U. S Miami Fla D. A. R. Constitution Hall Washington, D. C Farmer-Labor Party Non- Partisan League North Dakota Farmer- Labor Party Eee Minnesota

Messenger Service Bureau Notice

An old notice instructs readers to enclose eight three cent stamps for questions of fact or information to The Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington. It notes medical service and extended research cannot be provided and directs mail to 1613 13th St. NW. Washington, D. C.

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

Public Forum Letter Critics Liquor Ads and Morals

A reader from Middileport writes to The Messenger urging Christians to avoid modern papers carrying liquor ads and sensational images. He condemns scant clothing in Sunday papers and calls for more Bible reading and restraints on vice.

the Messenger Larkin A. Hysell Middileport

Wilkesville Seniors Present Clever Play

Wilkesville reports a well presented senior class play A Family Disturbance to a crowded auditorium. Students and guests enjoyed a skating party, a wiener roast, and other social events this week. Eighth grade commencement set for Hamden Saturday with several local graduates attending.

Wilkesville Presbyterian Church Katie Strong Ray Cooper Swisher Columbia High School Dewey Ellis Harold Helen Delta May Ironton Curt Wilson Elmer Patrick Ernest Sheline Fred Strong Clarence Gray Wellston Russell Waltz Walter Holliday J. E. Strong Hamden

May processions and graduation at St Bernard's School

Corning notes St Bernard's School hosts a May procession on Sunday at 7 30 p m crowning of the Blessed Mother and a sermon with Solemn Benediction. May 28 graduation exercises will present diplomas by Rev Anthony Tague. First eight grades plan a May Fes with The History of Music. Several regional visits and family gatherings are listed.

Corning St. Bernard’s School Mother of God Anthony Tague

Edward Wilson Retires After 48 Years on New York Central

Edward Wilson ends 48 years of service as engine inspector at the local New York Central roundhouse, marking a long career with the railroad.

Edward Wilson New York Central Railroad

Baccalaureate Service at United Brethren Church

A baccalaureate service is set for Sunday night May 21 at United Brethren Church Rev A C Shonkwiler will deliver the sermon The church mixed choir directed by Alice Mae Wilson will provide music

United Brethren Church A. C. Shonkwiler Alice Mae Wilson

Miss Isabel Marshall Weekend at New Concord Home

Miss Isabel Marshall a high school teacher spent the weekend at her New Concord home. Mr and Mrs Vern Dunlap and Mr and Mrs Pryce Dunlap returned Saturday evening after a two day visit.

Isabel Marshall New Concord Vern Dunlap Pryce Dunlap

Morning at the Plaza Sparks Clues in French Case

Mary and Ladd dine and discuss the Janice French case after a tense night. Ladd plans a follow-up with Mary Franklin while reflecting on his past and growing attraction. Duke Martin remains a looming figure as the investigation continues.

Mary Janice French Ladd Central Park Zelli’s Paris Duke Martin Lower Fifth Avenue Sam Yassuh Tom Lad Crassie Fenelon Jnmow Mary Franklin

Corning Alumni Banquet and Dance Scheduled

Corning High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet and dance on Monday May 29 at 6 p m in the auditorium. Dick Trimbles Orchestra of Lancaster will provide the music. Mrs Jane Robison hosted a sewing club gathering Wednesday night with attendees including Helen Garrison Lu Brown Bess Cook Polly Roof Mary Evans Isabel Murray Joan Edwards and Mrs Robison.

Corning High School Alumni Association Dick Trimble Orchestra of Lancaster Jane Robison Helen Garrison Lu Brown Bess Cook Polly Roof Mary Evans Isabel Murray Joan Edwards Mrs. Robison

Country Store and Poppy Day Planned by Local Groups

The M E Church Class 13 hosts a country store and jitney lunch in the church basement on Saturday May 27. Poppy Day will be observed the same day with Edna Dunlap, president of the Corning Unit American Legion Auxiliary, leading activities as volunteers sell poppies on the street.

M. E. Church Edna Dunlap Corning American Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary

Eye development in children and vision changes

Dr Morris Fishbein explains eye growth from birth to adulthood. The newborn eye is about 70 percent the size of an adult eye and lens remains spherical. Pupil size, iris color changes, and retina adaptation affect vision as children age. Regular eye tests and training promote binocular vision and proper eye use, with one eye often becoming dominant.

W. S. Knighton

Bartlett Heads National White Shrine In Kansas City

Mrs. Mary E. Bartlett of Nelsonville was elected head of the national White Shrine at a convention in Kansas City. Delegates to the state meeting of the League of Women Voters included Mrs. John Dowler Mrs. H R McVay and Mrs. W V Daggett. Contracts were let for building the set at Run Bridge and the Friendship Music Club met at Riley Gaskill’s home on E Mulberry Street with Jean Clark Riley Gaskill Av arielle Spriggs and Mabel McBride on the program.

Mary E. Bartlett Nelsonville National White Shrine Kansas City John Dowler H. R. McVay W. V. Daggett The League of Women Voters Friendship Music Club Riley Gaskill E. Mulberry St Jean Clark Avarielle Spriggs Mabel McBride

Pleasanton Notes Highlight Local Visits and Family Gatherings

Pleasanton residents report numerous visits across nearby towns. Mrs. Guy Edmundson of Wilkesville and Mrs. Elsie Helwig host and welcome family members. Mothers Day at Pleasanton M E Church drew a large crowd as the Helwig children gathered.

Memorial list notes fallen Athens County soldiers and local figures

Memorial list honors Athens County boys who died in service including Capt. E. T. Crossen and Walter F. Bean with many others. The piece lists varied sums tied to towns such as Athens Ames Lodi Trimble and Troy, cites sales at Ray's Dixie Dolls and Hibbard's Music Store advertising Edison records, and mentions visitors Misses Helen Morris and Helen Ludwick at Camp Sherman and Sgt Harold Heald returning from France.

Athens County Capt E. T. Crossen E. G. McLain G. Dugan Granville Sharp Walter F. Bean W. D. Cornell Harry F. Collins Knight Milford F. Lasure James Cox Floyd Bolin Walter Kelley Lawrence Conrath Jay Gabriel Frank C. Cook B. C. Howell M.kline Samuel Mathews Ed Crammer Helen Morris Helen Ludwick Camp Sherman Harold Heald Jewnee France

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