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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1939
Page
4
Unclear OCR fragment mentions National Representatives joining a Chicago New York firm with advertising work. Notes about obituary cards and bank notices appear. Entry filed at Athens Post Office under Second-Class matter with reference to postage rates and regional notices.
The Ohio coal industry faces a potential wave of inferior fuel as new mines open across the state. The Burn Ohio Coal group, miners union and operators, vow to push for quality assurance and public education to protect consumers and strengthen the industry’s image.
A New York court holds a pedestrian may complete a crossing after a light turns red, supporting safer walking amid aggressive motorists. The piece notes motorists’ past overreaction and urges caution, predicting muttered complaints by drivers if verdict gains acceptance.
The City Council radio program in New York, launched by Mayor LaGuardia, draws large audiences and suggests a nationwide model. Regular broadcasts would let citizens learn about their ward and other council members, improving accountability and performance. Extending broadcasts to Congress could increase public scrutiny and reduce room gossip.
The article notes aviation’s growth from a wartime promise to daily life with 500000 passengers and 50000000 miles flown without a fatality in seven months. It highlights ongoing work to improve landings, blind flying, stratosphere flight, and simpler controls while war rages in Europe.
The Duke of Gloucester asked American correspondents to teach him dice rolling. Rumors say a writer may mysteriously arrive in the duchy soon.
Raymond Clapper notes Indianapolis firms show indifference to government orders and new war plant prosperity, with GM Allison engine plant driving 800 workers, $6 million investment, $18 million orders. Local firms expand payrolls, rail shops rise, Lafayette up to 17 percent, auto sales double, citizens focus on own business.
Bruce Catton notes mounting tensions as the CIO builds a building trades drive against the AFL. Locals exist nationwide, but cooperation is handled through CIO and CSO offices, signaling likely conflict rather than peace. A contractor switching to CIO faced AFL pickets and supply hurdles, illustrating early skirmishes in the wage battle.
City reservoirs run low amid reports of excessive water use. Governor Dickinson is questioned about official guidance as residents react to the apparent drought claim.
A cautionary note mentions mine fields in the Atlantic discourage risky rowboat crossings, signaling danger and urging safer travel choices.
Questions address population comparisons between Canada and Mexico and technical notes on instruments. The Titanic query notes 708 steerage passengers aboard during the 1912 sinking.
Public service notice explains amended Social Security Act coverage and benefits for 1940 eligibility. Includes guidance for retirees 65 or older, widows and children of covered workers, and how to submit questions to The Messenger's Washington Service Bureau with a stamped return. It also answers basic trivia on submarine speeds knot unit and Japanese imperial title.
A look back recalls Miss Charlotte Junod teaching at Gibsonburg High School as a weekend guest of Miss Nelle Pick ing in Lancaster. Thirteen district mines were marked for work. Epworth League cabinet members at a meeting included Margaret Haskins Violet Hunter Tessa Woolley Dorothy Holcombe Robert Worthman David Reading. Ten years prior Tom B Roush was elected Athens mayor.
In a Boston meeting the Veterans of Foreign Wars adopted an 18 point neutrality program to keep America out of war. The plan calls for no war of aggression, adherence to the Kellogg Treaty, Monroe Doctrine support, restricted loans, and taxation to fund disabled veterans, with education on war costs and peaceful negotiations as aims. CARL DUSKEY signs for Nelsonville Post No. 3467.
In a Russell Sage College residence survey at Troy New York 97 percent of freshmen co-eds had dates out on their first free night Two percent were scholarly types headed for the library and one percent misplaced trunk keys and sought locksmiths for help.
In a tense scene from the serialized Joan of Arkansas, Joan Johnson and Dan Webber hide from kidnapers led by Big Ed while Rocco bets on Tech's football clash. Keith Rhodes is praised as a star but Dan Webber is the hidden key to the team's success as danger and suspense grow.
During hunting season earnest sportsmen traverse woods nationwide with firearms. A Colorado huntsman wore bright colors for safety and noted that last year three hunters died in 10 days. He warned against carrying loaded guns in vehicles and other risky practices to prevent deaths and injuries.
The speaker reflects on war unrest and graft eroding faith, yet tills soil and plants seeds for a future crop. He builds warm stock sheds, binds Towser’s broken leg, and speaks kindly of his dog. He notes autumn leaves will return in spring and smiles at life’s oddities. Laura B Foster Columbus O
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