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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1939
Page
4
A columnist argues relief as a political tool harms the economy and voters, urging purge of malingerers, real security through employment, and greater local volunteer effort to reduce relief dependence before the 1940 election.
Governor Olson calls for higher old age pensions in California and proposes the federal government fix uniform income taxes and distribute funds to states by payment. The piece warns that overnight tax overhauls would overturn the existing structure, urging gradual changes and patient growth toward higher pensions.
A speaker urged friendliness and hospitality as a practical habit not a born trait. He noted everyday acts, home life, and parental example shape how welcoming a person is, warning timidity must be overcome to develop true hospitality. Night guards in New South Wales wear slippers to avoid waking inmates as tenants threaten to give notice.
Raymond Clapper analyzes Democratic candidates Garner and McNutt as potential rivals to Franklin D. Roosevelt. Garner faces a tough convention fight over a possible third term. McNutt offers an acceptable White House alternative. The piece warns of party tension, public fear, and strategic pressure shaping the 1940 contest.
Bruce Catton reports on a delayed House inquiry into the National Labor Relations Board due to Congressman Howard Smith’s illness. The mass questionnaire effort, with thousands of responses from police chiefs professors and others, is delaying hearings until January. Senator Thomas presses for mineral stockpiling as miners search antimony tin chrome nickel manganese mercury and tungsten with prospecting parties across 35 states and Alaska.
The Messenger's Q A column defines a vibraphone as a percussion instrument with motor-driven resonators for a sustained vibrato tone. It notes group insurance began in 1845 with slave life underwriting by New York Life Insurance Company, insuring slaves and issuing many early policies to Negroes. the first death claim came from a slave policy.
The Messenger's Washington Service Bureau offers guidance on the amended Social Security Act. Workers previously excluded may now be covered and eligible for old age benefits. People 65 or over on January 1, 1940, who qualify can retire. widows and children of covered workers are also included. Send questions to The Messenger Social Security Editor with a postage stamp.
The roselike odor of true rosewood is fainter in seasoned wood than in green lumber. The federal government publicly released income tax amounts in 1824 and 1925, but the practice was ended by the 1926 Revenue Act. The American Poetry Society is located at 280 Madison Avenue, New York. Leading apple states last year were Washington, New York, Virginia, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Oregon, and Idaho.
Poet's Corner verse urges readers to stay calm at sea while warning of distant war. Charles E. Sellars of Gloucester, Ohio, signs the reader contribution with name and address.
WM. N. Schoonover of Chauncey criticizes autonomy critics in District No 6. He cites his prior fights for autonomy and questions nominees Charlies Wolf Tom Johnson and an Arky from No 255. He notes divisions and officials who doubt miners’ capacity to elect their own leaders. November 11.
Health column reports Columbia University studies on 20 volunteers over 20 days showing chewing ordinary gum reduced tension by about 10 percent as restless movements declined. Fatigue relation and work output were examined, finding chewing generally does not hinder performance and may aid tasks like typing and number checking.
Arnold Benthorne, financier and feared magnate, writes a list of five who hate him and anticipates his murder. As thunderstorms pound the house, a detective warns him and a bar of light reveals a policeman at the gate. Benthorne arms himself, awaiting his killer in a tense, doomed stand with an unseen foe.
Mrs Letta Lewis of Metamora Michigan arrived Saturday to spend weeks with her sister Mrs Ed Sayre Former Ohio resident taught school here for years Richard and Joseph Antle spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Joe Antle Mrs Sile Sayre who broke her leg in an auto crash last Friday is at Sheltering Arms Hospital Ray Sayre driver of the car is at home with an injured arm Choir practice for Concord Church will be held at Joe Antle’s home next Thursday evening Nov 16 at seven o clock Mr and Mrs Milford Sayre and family spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Frank Cole and Mr and Mrs Elias Cole of Tuppers Plains J W Wemmer and family of Mountville were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Antle Grace Sayre was a business caller in Athens Mr and Mrs George Chapman moved into their new home recently completed
Social items report births deaths visits and local happenings. A son named Jack was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvan Woodruff with a brother Frances Carroll. The Duffy and Pierce families visited from Chillicothe and Greens Run while K E Queen of Horner West Virginia visited J L Barnes.儿童 Hulbert Pierce Riley Perry and Ernest Pierce from Springfield visited. all work at Howard Saber plant. Glenwood Pendleton survived a close call after lighting blasting powder. his hair was burned and his head and face badly burned. Allen Dean Chesser, one month old son of Marvin Chesser, died November seven at his maternal grandparents near Wales Mills. he is survived by his father four grandparents and nine uncles. The Vinton Township school tax levy passed by 39 votes, several Clinton County districts voted down. The newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Adkins has been named Robert Leroy. Mrs. Florence Chambers visits her sons Warren and Ray Chambers and daughter Mrs. Cecil Forrest in Columbus. Charles Montgomery of near Dexter visited Saturday. Floyd Perry, janitor at Vinton Township High School, cut three fingers lowering glass in a CCC camp car. a fire near Clarence Perry’s home was extinguished by CCC enrollees from Camp Zaleski.
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