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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1938

Page

4

Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co Advertisement Notes

The Athens Messenger details subscription rates by carrier and mail including areas Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton and Washington counties. It lists rates for one year four fifty six months two fifty ten weeks one dollar and weekly fifteen cents.

Frederick W. Bush 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 Setional Joan W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington

Civic progress noted in Zanesville youth civic education

A civic leader in Zanesville described efforts to teach civics and consumer credit to high school students. The program aims to turn young residents into informed shoppers and responsible citizens, countering distrust of chambers of commerce.

Grangers Urge Practical Economics Over Washington Plans

The Grangers claim farmers reject Washington planned economy in agriculture and warn against government irrigation. They cite rural vote upset in Southern Ohio and say scarcity theory fails as taxpayers fund cultivation while many cannot buy food. They urge more farmers and wives to back proven economics through the Grange.

Washington Ohio

Motorists Win Support for Highway Fund Safeguards

Voter referendums in California, Michigan, and New Hampshire approved constitutional measures to prevent diverting motor revenues to non highway uses. Alabama rejected a similar proposal. Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, and Missouri had already enacted such amendments, making seven states protecting highway funds. The movement aims to curb diversion, which past totals show exceed 1.0 billion dollars, with about 160 million annually.

California Michigan New Hampshire Alabama Colorado Kansas Minnesota Missouri

Thanksgiving prayer listing thanks for freedoms and comforts

A Cleveland Plain Dealer Thanksgiving reflection thanks God for homes families and freedoms. It celebrates living without oppression, access to health care and education, safe streets and food, and a hopeful view of future generations and civic liberty.

We the Women: Mrs Woodring Sees Glamour in Army Life

Mrs Harry W Woodring urges Army publicity to reveal the glamor and romance of military life from the wives view. She praises Army spouses for adapting to posts and budgets, entertaining generals, and supporting officers with grace, courage, and civic effort.

U. S Harry W. Woodring Woodring Ruth Millett the Messenger Washington Army Uncle Sam

Lovers Aweigh ends clash over Navy life and loyalty

In a 1996 serialized drama, Judy Alcott navigates a love triangle among Dwight Campbell and Jack Hanley aboard the Texarkana. Marvel Hastings tests loyalties as party gossip and messroom tensions threaten relationships and duties at sea.

Judy Alcott Dwight Campbell Jack Hanley Marvel Hastings Marvel Judy Jack Cary Tennant Dwight Navy Diane Texarkana Bremerton Chris Whiting Chris Balboa California Campbell

Trivia Qs and Answers Reveal Historical Facts and Terms

A Q and A quiz covers population data for New York City’s Chinatown in 1930, Dutch resistance vs English in 1664, Berlin composer Irving, jodhpurs, Creme de Menthe strength, debenture bonds, business method patents, naval armament conferences, Brunn Moravia location, Bonnie Prince Charles in Waverley, and 1937 Auburn and Hupmobile cars.

New York City New Amsterdam New York Stuyvesant Nicholls Iity Alexander Irving Berlin British India London Brunn Brno Moravia Czechoslovakia Vienna Prague Schwarza Zwittawa Walter Scott Bonnie Prince Charles Waverley Scott

Messenger Service Bureau Notice in The Evictor

The message instructs readers to enclose a three cent stamp for reply when asking questions of fact to the Messenger's Service Bureau at 1018 11th St Washington D C Legal and medical advice cannot be given nor can extended research be undertaken

Messenger's Service Bureau Washington I1th St Washington, D. C

Crying in Infants and Its Causes

Dr Morris Fishbein discusses why babies cry at birth and in early months. He notes oxygen need, possible discomfort, and that tears appear months later. Persistent crying signals pain or illness and may require medical check. Emotional parenting influences child crying and self control, with potential exhaustion and urinary or bowel issues.

Morris Fishbein

Public Forum Letters Welcomed and Signed for Publication

The Public Forum invites readers to submit comments on current events. All letters must be signed with the contributor name and appear with the signature. Writers are asked to keep letters concise to allow multiple contributions per day.

Congratulatory note to John Penn in Public Forum

Jim Staten of Nelsonville praises John Penn for his Washington trip and meeting with Mr. Roosevelt. He credits Penn with integrity and experience from the Hocking Valley and asks him to ease partisan tension, noting Penn’s helpful Public Forum contributions.

the Messenger John Penn Washington Roosevelt Penn Hocking Valley Jim Staten Nelsonville

Hope of the World pageant by Heath Methodist Women

Eight women of the Home Missionary Society staged the Hope of the World pageant at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport. Cast included E R Tompkins Dixon Hollis Scott Herman Haddox Ray Smith Bodkin McKay Haddox.

Hope of the Home Missionary Society of the Heath Methodist Church Middleport E. R. Tompkins John Dixon Hollis Scott Herman Haddox Ray Smith Clarabelle Bodkin Jean McKay Carman Louise Haddox

War memories and civic notes from Athens county

Twenty years after World War I end, Athens County residents recall the 136th Field Artillery's Belgium action from Oct 21 to Nov 11 led by Col P Lincoln of Cincinnati. Headlines note McAdoo quitting as Treasury head and 236 117 U S casualties, 50 000 killed. Athens Reading Club meets at Mrs Mary Graham Noss home to discuss Austria Hungary and the Balkans with E J Jones and Dr C W Super leading. Sergeant Hilbern Steenrod from Aberdeen Proving Camp visits J W Pickel home.

136Th Field Artillery P. Lincoln Cincinnati Athens County Belgium Athens Mary Graham Noss Austria-Hungary Balkans E. J. Jones C. W. Super T. R. Biddle Dean E. W. Chubb Hilbern Steenrod Aberdeen J. W. Pickel

Community Christmas Tree Planned for Glouster

Plans under way for a community Christmas Tree in Glouster with Kiwanis Club leadership, Santa’s arrival promised, and donations from local businesses and organizations supporting the 14 year tradition. A Thanksgiving offering of 6.80 was collected for the project.

Glouster Glouster Kiddies Kiwanis Club Roger Kittle Santa Union Church of Christ

Thanksgiving Day Visits Across Several Towns

Mrs. Joseph Richards and Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Gladden hosted guests from Cuyahoga Falls Pleasant City and the city of Glouster including Mr. and Mrs. Custer Seckinger Leroy Saundra and Mrs. Emily Jonas Miss Marcella Jonas and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams. Andrew Chute of Columbus vacationing with his parents. Betty Seckinger Maxine Clark students at St. Aloysius Academy New Lexington visiting Glouster. Virginia Pride visiting parents Dr and Mrs C A Pride and Mr and Mrs Howard Ferry. Zanesville guests of Mrs Ferry’s parents Mr and Mrs C E Palmer. H M LeFavor and M M LeFavor spent Thanksgiving in Belpre with Mr and Mrs C H LeFavor. Marie Echstenkamper and Elmer Grubbs of Columbus were guests of William Echstenkamper. Eugene Jones Kingston guests of Herman Jones. H L Janchius hosted Rev D P Morris David Morris and Mr and Mrs Gene Galloway and two daughters. A M Bennett and daughter Beulah spent Thursday in Dayton with Frank Boroff.

Joseph Richards Delmar Gladden Custer Seckinger Leroy Saundra Cuyahoga Falls Richard Williams Pleasant City Emily Jonas Marcella Jonas Robert Williams Andrew Chute Columbus A. H. Chute Betty Seckinger Maxine Clark St. Aloysius Academy New Lexington Glouster Virginia Pride C. A. Pride Howard Ferry Zanesville M. M. LeFavor Belpre C. H. LeFavor Marie Echstenkamper Elmer Grubbs William Echstenkamper Eugene Jones Kingston Herman Jones H. L. Janchius D. P. Morris David Morris Gene Galloway A. M. Bennett Miss Beulah Dayton Frank Boroff

Hollister Teams Take Close Wins at Carbon Hill

Hollister boys and girls basketball squads won on the road at Carbon Hill Tuesday night. The girls rode strong shooting from McGee and Ivers while holding Carbon Hill forwards to five points. In the boys game Cole and Maynard led Hollister with 15 and 6 points as Hollister edged Carbon Hill after a close first quarter.

Hollister Carbon Hill McGee Ivers Orange and Black Cole Maynard Hollister Girls Velma Bickley Margie McGee Gladys Hilderbrand Mary Lee Carpenter Esther Murvey Louise Hodgson Lowell Cole Jack Jewell Billy Emberg Paul Maynard Jack Rothery

Gleaners Class Holds Potluck After Meeting

Twelve members of the Gleaners Class of the Church of Christ met at the church on Wednesday evening for a potluck supper. The program included contests with prizes awarded to Jessie Janchius, Alice Thomas and Lois Kinney.

Glouster Gleaners Church of Christ Jessie Janchius Alice Thomas Lois Kinney

Initiation Ceremony At Thea Chapter CESast Draws 80 Attendees

Eighty members and visitors attended the initiation at Thea Chapter CESast Tuesday evening. Past matron Ella McDonald and past patron Robert Bulloch presided as candidates were initiated by chapter officers. Elizabeth Gordon led a solo after the rose presentation to each past officer. Luncheon followed served by Adeline Blower's committee.

Adah Iva Pedicord Ruth Hazel Pride Esther Maude Howard Martha Patience Wallace Electa Vernice Antle Warder Isabelle Bulloch Sentinel Eugene Galloway Georgia Sayre Gertrude Pride Elizabeth Godon Inez B. Wilson Nelsonville J. B. Stiff Adda Koons Athens Lois Cooper Groveport Mae Dunnett Harry Trasin City Adeline Blower

Church Services Announced for Sunday in Glouster and M E Church

Rev D P Morris of the Church of Christ lists Sunday events including Bible School at 9 a m and Lord's Supper at 10 followed by a sermon on The Dignity of the Christ Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 6 with Happy Hour Service Sermon Our Lord's Prayer for His Disciples Music led by William Wallace At the M E Church Rev F G Boroff presents Sunday School at 9 30 with John S Blower in charge Song service by M M LeFavor Worship at 10 30 on Christian Fellowship in an Un Christian World Epworth League gathers at 6 with Mary Lee Thompson leading Evening service at 7 on Having These Promises The north League young people plan to join the annual Booth Festival at Central Church Friday afternoon and evening.

John S. Blower M. M. LeFavor Christian Fellowship Epworth League Mary Lee Thompson North League Central Church

Luckoffs Take Two From Bakers In City League

In a Wednesday City League match at local alleys the Luckoffs defeated Rich Loaf two games to none. J Mc Allister led Luckoffs with a 614 total and a 223 high game while Z Marquis and others contributed solid scores. Rich Loaf showed improvement but fell short despite R Janchius and B Johnston Jr delivering strong lines.

Glouster Luckoffs J. McAllister Rich-Loaf Z. Marquis Trainer Steadman F. Wolf R. Janchius V. Eddy B. Builoch D. Kovateh B. Johnston, Jr

Mrs Charles Harper Undergoes Major Operation

Mrs Ruth Anna Kittle Harper underwent a major operation at Grant Hospital in Columbus on Monday morning. She was accompanied by her husband and her mother Mrs H F Kittle. Her condition is reported satisfactory.

British Railways Spend Big On Tracks And Signals

British railways allocate about 88 million dollars each year to maintain tracks signals buildings and allied facilities. The sum covers upkeep across the network including signaling systems and station infrastructure. This reflects a sustained effort to ensure safety reliability and smooth service.

British Railways

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