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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1938

Page

4

Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co Ad RatesInfo

Page four of the Athens Messenger announces publication details and rates including carrier and mail subscriptions for multiple counties. It lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Frederick W. Bush, editors Charles H. Harris and others, and defines affiliations with press associations.

Frederick W. Bush JME Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association United Press John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan, Vinson Washington

Immigration and the melting pot in America debate

The piece argues that European homelessness and immigration should be limited as the nation already faces high unemployment. It questions how many Americans have foreign origins and warns that welcoming more outsiders could dilute American values and strain institutions amid economic stress.

Europe America

Democracy in Action as Voters Use The Ballot

The Cleveland Plain Dealer editorial extols voting freedom and secret ballots in democracy. It contrasts American elections with Nazi Fascist and Communist regimes and warns against threats to liberty, urging citizens to defend the ballot as a precious heritage.

America Washington Democratic United States Sons of Freedom

England’s horse population decline noted in ten years

The report states a steady drop in England's horse population with a decrease exceeding six hundred thousand over the past decade. Experts caution on implications for agriculture and transport and call for further study.

England

Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler

New York column argues that brides and wives have flaws like men, but public praise favors women. It suggests marriage blends tempers and virtues, warns about divorce, alimony, and tax implications, and notes men often overlook faults until after marriage.

Mamma George Spelvin Spelvin Spitfire

Dewey Still a Top GOP Hope Despite 1940 Setback

Washington column notes Tom Dewey remains a leading Republican presidential prospect after his 1938 loss to Herbert Lehman. It highlights Dewey’s stature as district attorney and a potential reformer, plus the influence of LaGuardia and Barton in shaping the party’s future and possible 1940 nomination dynamics.

Rodney Dutcher Washington Tom Dewey Herbert Lehman Dewey Mayor LaGuardia Bruce Barton New York Roosevelt Farley Herbert Hoover John Hamilton LaGuardia Lavoliettes Wisconsin Benson Minnesota Lehman

Poems of sacrifice and pioneers in memoriam piece

Messenger Readers submit verse honoring pioneers and soldiers. The column cites Desolate shore memories, Trench sorrow in France, and Flanders Field references, naming Leda Sams and John Stephenson of Gloucester, Ohio, as contributors with their addresses.

Messenger Leda Sams Flanders Field John Stephenson Glouster, O

Rally Day at Taylor Ridge Church draws 84 in attendance

Local notes report Taylor Ridge Church held a Rally Day service with 84 attendees. Community highlights include Mrs Burg Johnson of Chauncey as the surprise birthday guest and Floyd Stanley hosting Kentucky guests for the weekend.

Taylor Ridge Church Burg Johnson Chauncey Mrs Floyd Stanley Kentucky

Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet

Dr Morris Fishbein discusses life expectancy and aging patterns noting that modern medicine raises average lifespans mainly in earlier years and that long life runs in families. He cites Raymond Pearl on alcohol use and age, finding moderate drinking does not shorten life while heavy drinking does, and warns heavy labor after age 40 to 45 also shortens life.

Morris Fishbein Raymond Pearl Johns Hopkins

Public Forum Letter on Unity and Remembrance

The writer urges national and international unity, recalling November 11 1918 and the sacrifice of veterans. Submitted by M Paul Shannon. The United States has a mile of good road for every seven automobiles in operation.

M. Paul Shannon United States

Lovers Aweigh in Navy Romance Two Women Clash

Judy Alcott visits Marvel Hastings at the Coronado Hotel to calm an officer Dwight Campbell’s absence. Marvel accuses Judy of sharing the entanglement while Dwight is sent to sea, sparking a heated, fate‑deciding confrontation.

Judy Alcott Dwight Campbell Jack Hanley Marvel Hastings Coronado Hotel Miss Hastings Judy Marvel Dwight Navy Diane Bill Bell Los Angeles Miss Alcott Naval Society Washington

Personality Is Built From One's Abilities Not Tricks

The author argues that personality stems from developing one’s abilities talents and understanding rather than relying on gimmicks touted by success teachers. Growth comes from mastery pride in work helpfulness and continuous self-improvement, not short cuts to personality.

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