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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1938
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces subscription details and publishing info for the Athens edition. Names Gordon K. Bush and Charles H. Harris appear in management roles with standard adrates and postal classifications for circulation in multiple Ohio counties.
The piece argues public indifference to local government hurts districts more as budgets tighten. It calls for women’s groups to mobilize residents, plan ahead, and improve services with small, low-cost actions. It likens housing upkeep to civic effort and notes men may hesitate to act alone.
Philip Gilbert aged 24 wed Mary Evans of Washington D C in Metropolitan Methodist Church. The ceremony paused twice as Gilbert fainted first at the wedding march and again at I do. Reverend Dr Evans aided the couple and the service continued with them seated.
A fashion shift ends the top heavy hair pile. The trend moves toward long bob styles inspired by Greta Garbo Norma Shearer and Joan Crawford. The change brings the term hair-do into American usage and reflects a lighter, practical approach to styling.
Mussolini imposes a 7.5 percent tax on capital and real estate to fund Ethiopia development. A 10 percent tax last year plus campaign costs total 17.5 percent of Italy’s capital stock and real estate, with $175 million raised. The policy signals huge investment for a doubtful return and frames the entire Italy Ethiopia relation.
A guidance note urges writers not to say They bought the land with a view of making a profit but to phrase as view to making a profit. The instruction highlights preferred wording and emphasizes quotation discipline.
The world has 9 278 398 miles of highways with 3 889 623 in North and South America and 3 387 964 in Europe. Sir Walter Raleigh never reached America, only Newfoundland on his voyage to the New World.
Pegler argues Mayor LaGuardia sincerely fears danger from Communism or dictatorship while urging progressives and liberals to unite. He condemns labels and warns some self-styled progressives are conspiratorial and that New Deal measures resemble Nazi-Fascism, urging clear explanations to voters upset by results.
Washington reports the La Follette and Dies committees clashing over alleged Communist activity. Dies targets California witnesses, while La Follette probes labor groups and Associated Farmers. The scene shifts to California hearings and party politics heat up alongside New Deal tensions.
The migration of birds is believed to have begun in the later Tertiary Period as the northern ice sheet moved south. This climatic shift likely drove birds to seek new habitats and routes.
English business executive Harry Town earned the nickname flying commercial traveler. Since 1919 he has logged about 500000 miles in air travel.
Statistical figures show about 313,700 young men reach age 20 in Germany each year while France records around 296,900. The data highlights larger German youth cohorts compared with France in recent demographics.
A compilation of trivia and explanations on topics from Michigan demonyms to chimneys drafts to mushroom growing regions and postwar loan policies. It covers state sales tax history, painting priming, Hoover quotes, frost effects on sweet potatoes, and more.
A directive instructs readers to enclose a three cent stamp for factual questions directed to the Messenger Service Bureau in Washington. It notes that legal and medical advice cannot be given nor extended research undertaken and provides the mailing address 1015 13th St Washington DC.
The forecast notes both advancement and openings for great hopes alongside possible disturbances and delays. An elder’s well meaning interference could upset objectives, and a birthday may bring conflicting interests. A child born today may be high minded yet face fluctuating fortunes. A Dutch doctor links sweets to bright eyes.
Hoarseness signals possible laryngeal disturbance and requires rest and medical evaluation. Persistent hoarseness beyond a month warrants throat examination and full physicals to rule out cancer tuberculosis or venereal disease, with attention to voice mechanics and overall health.
A Brisbane socialist attempted to arrange a downtown meeting by telegram. The message, sent at 11 03 a m, described a short dark woman with glasses waiting outside a building on Queen Street and was delivered to the intended recipient at 11 09 a m.
Authorities in London Ontario consider using a 13 000 volt live wire around trees to electrocute starlings after other methods failed. The plan aims to curb the bird infestation and protect urban areas.
Judy Alcott is torn between Dwight Campbell and Jack Hanley as Marvel’s arrival tests loyalties. Dwight’s jealousy and Marvel’s social ascent clash with Judy’s efforts to guide Marvel, while Jack confesses love and asks Judy to marry him, forcing a painful choice.
A rich New York woman leaves a million to two theater workers a ballet dancer and an usher who once showed her simple courtesy. The will underscores the value of small acts of kindness and their uplifting effect on both giver and receiver.
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