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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1938
Page
4
The Athens Messenger details its publication schedule from 1896 to 1929 with weekday editions and a large Sunday issue. It lists publisher Gordon K. Bush and editor Charlies H. Harris, mentions associations, and provides subscription rates for various regions and durations.
Merle Thorpe argues in Nation’s Business that politics over witch-hunting amplifies government costs and harms business vitality. He warns of more than 100 new boards and agencies since the downturn, financed by workers’ earnings, and calls for reversing the witch-hunt mindset.
The piece argues that many jobs require union membership and that closed shops and closed unions limit youth employment. It notes high initiation fees, seniority rules, and advancement tied to length of service, which can hinder young workers despite ability or need for work.
Westbrook Pegler recounts turning down $500 offers for testimonials to razor blades gin and whiskey while noting celebrities can command higher fees. He argues his refusal upheld dignity and warns readers about potential bias in endorsements.
Washington reports on the M 11 shoulder rifle touted as heavier but more comfortable to shoot than the M 1. Superior accuracy for sustained fire and reduced recoil are claimed, with eight rounds per clip and rapid ejecting gas operation. Recruits can be quickly trained to use it as replacements begin.
War strategists note air superiority alone cannot win conflicts and emphasize faster maneuver with more weapons. The army tests an experimental Proposed Infantry Division in San Antonio, halving wartime manpower from 22 000 to 11 000 while increasing fire power and motorization for rapid movement.
The army touts its new air fleet with the Airacuda cruiser fighter and the XB15 super flying fortress. The Airacuda features rear propellers and six guns including two aircraft cannons. Only one Airacuda is on hand with 13 more ordered. The XB15 is a 30 ton four engined bomber about 90 feet long with 150 foot wingspan and living quarters.
The Coast Artillery plans to buy 333 anti aircraft guns this year to arm 32 regiments. The on wheel guns are linked to electrical control and data from mechanical computations to aim ahead of bombing aircraft. Target practice shows accuracy to five miles. Despite limits, hostile planes avoid protected zones like large cities and essential plants, while bombers still threaten high altitude targets.
A sharp assessment states the present situation leaves America with a single option to move forward, effectively reversing course from current policies. The remark underscores urgency and the need for decisive change to regain stability.
In the Pacific Plaza hotel a Wednesday wedding unites famed swing leader Ludden Dombey and stenographer Myrna Rogers. Anne Lester senses danger as Ludden closes the intermission ceremony while photographer Bob Tait eyes a shot that could change everything.
In the Golden Bowl Lud Dombey collapses after a staged spotlight moment. Spectators gasp as a camera-wielding boy awaits a queen of swing while a drunken yell erupts and the crowd freezes in shock before lights return and Dombey lies on the floor.
The new law requires labeling of potent ingredients in preps and warns certain habit forming drugs. It lists substances to disclose and mandates warnings, with enforcement penalties and broad cosmetic definitions.
The Algeo couple gave $2 for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico and Florida. Thelma Grubb announced Hoover-Cooper Club formed by Ohio University students with T N Hoover as faculty advisor and E C Woodworth as advisor to the Republican Central Committee of Athens County. Ohio University Gymnasium for Women, built in 1908, is chronicled in The Messenger. Five residences were under construction along Morris Avenue and Shannon Avenue, including homes by D A Rardin Leslie White J C Rardin and Rardin brothers.
Mrs E W Allen of Nelsonville received a letter from her son Lieut Thomas B Allen in the aviation service at Park Field Tennessee. Supt G F Morgan ordered fumigation of every room in Athens Schools due to Spanish influenza. Miss Pat Fiske of Nelsonville entertained the K K K at her Fayette Street home. A musical comedy titled Pretty Soft for Eddy played at the Athens Opera House. Social Literary Club met with Mrs W E Peters. Mrs W E Moler was elected delegate and Mrs H A Hatch alternate to the district Federated Clubs conference.
The piece counsels parents of new college students to lower expectations. It notes many students graduate quietly with a few friends, not achieving major campus fame. Parents often seek bragging rights over grades, which can unhappy their children.
In Bidwell fall festival the healthiest baby contest drew 32 entrants. Clarence Adams’s 18 month old won first prize, Lena Eloise Russell, four months old, was runner up, and Linda Lou Helrich, five months old, took third. Dr. Ella G. Lupton judged with Holzer Hospital nurses assisting.
Police report only a handful of intoxication and minor disturbance arrests during the fall celebration week. No serious accidents occurred despite heavy automobile traffic and frequent jams across Gallipolis.
Chauncey residents from Athens Camp 78 and Ladies Auxiliary No. 64 gathered at Edward and Mrs Sauer’s Lexington Ave home for a potluck dinner on Sunday. Commander Sherman Keasey and Auxiliary president Alma Staffinger led the group with numerous attendees from Chauncey, Athens, Shade, Salem, and surrounding areas.
The Hollister U. B. Church Men’s Good Fellowship Class met at John Bell’s Hollister home to honor Bell’s 66th birthday. Ten members attended. scripture was read by Davis, prayers by Phelps and Bickley, with sharing of travel experiences and Bay of Friday memories. Ice cream and cake followed a round table discussion.
Dover Grange No. 2462 master Chauncey Andrew Jackson announces the degree team will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the K of P Building for practice ahead of the inspection of Dover Grange next Friday night October 7. The regular Grange meeting that night will be dispensed with. All degree team members are urged to attend.
Forty guests joined Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Roush at their Racine Meigs County home for their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Their son Ross R. Roush and daughter Mrs Roscoe Morris attended from Gallipolis.
Members of the French Colony Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fannie Bell. After the business session Miss Anna Simm erman spoke of her summer vacation in California.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mingus announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Maxine to Curtis McPherson on September 30. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Stanley Jeffery in the parsonage of the Central Avenue M. E. Church Athens.
Names omitted from attendance list include Mrs Bertha Border Mrs Ruth Bridgewater and Mrs McClanahan at the Wednesday night reception for Rev and Mrs Robert Lawrence at the M E Church. Thomas Buckley spoke as a lay member and Mrs Bessie Nicholson is listed as Sunday School superintendent not Mr Buckley.
John Wise aged 17 son of Chauncey Wise of Teen's Run neighborhood in Clay Township was arrested Sunday at his parents home by Sheriff E. E. Hatfield on charges of forging and cashing a fraudulent check.
Local Elks Lodge plans an initiation at seven o’clock this evening in Gallipolis followed by refreshments for attendees.
Gallipolis news notes newly chosen Lincoln School PTA officers led by Mrs Harold Hogan as president and Mrs Forrest Borden as vice president. Also named are Miss Jean Gilmore secretary Mrs John Casey assistant secretary and Miss Martha Cousins treasurer.
Chauncey news notes serious illness of Miss Madeline Wooley niece of Frank Phillips at her Columbus home on 1159 Lexington Ave. Mr and Mrs James Loper and family hosted Sunday guests Mr Douglas Wood and Mrs Charles Reid and son Junior.
Mrs. Ernest Watkins and her daughter Delores spent time with her sisters Mrs. Harry Porter and Mrs. John Southerton in Sugar Creek. They also visited sister Mrs. Gladys Dishong in Powhattan, Ohio, accompanied by Mrs. Dishong. The Watkins returned to Dayton on Sunday.
Visiting here over the week end, Robert Lichtle of Mansfield Ohio reported to the sheriff s office theft of a spare wheel and tire from his Ford car.
John A. Miller son of Mr and Mrs F Miller Route 2 Millfield Athens County Ohio enrolled as a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Detroit He is a graduate of St Charles Prep Columbus.
Dwight Ferrel of Chauncey marked his birthday with two parties. A Friday wiener roast at the Ferrel home drew Bunkie Brown Chester Baughman Terry Cunningham Geraldine Parry Marilyn Parry Mary Lou Ferrel Frances Fiske Helen Ferrel Mary Ferrel C. W. Ferrel and Dwight Ferrel. Saturday relatives surprised him with a candle lit cake and guests included Carl Giesecke and daughter Helen Ralph Smith Columbus Edgar Brown and daughter Ruth Ann James Dorr Carlos Dorr Eva Ferrel and Mary Ferrel.
Revival meetings will begin Monday evening October 10 at 7 30 in New Asbury Chapel. Evangelists are Rev and Mrs D Vause Snyder from New Lexington with special singers. They are assisted by the regular pastor Rev Morris Paxton.
Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Schoonover announce the birth of a son Eldon Jr. at Arlington Hospital in Pleasant Grove Utah on Friday Aug 26. Eldon is a former resident of Chauncey and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schoonover.
The Chauncey church of Christ women plan a Wednesday 1 30 p m meeting at the home of Mrs Floyd Nye on High Street. Mrs Carl Shafer presides over the business session and Mrs John Shafer will present the lesson. All church women are invited.
Gallipolis plans for fall festival decorations will continue for the Northwest Territory Celebration starting Saturday and extending to Monday. The committee says many businesses and homes will be lavishly decorated for the event.
Howard Abbott, 33, of Gallipolis and Pt. Pleasant, faced disturbance and resisting an officer charges at the fall festival. He was sent to Columbus workhouse for 30 days and a $50 fine by Judge W. R. White.
St John s Bible Class of the Methodist Church will observe their annual Ladies Night Tuesday at 7 30. Chief Justice Carl V Weygandt of the Ohio Supreme Court will give an address and refreshments will follow.
Large class of candidates witnessed a baptismal service in the Kananga area along the Ohio River Sunday at 3 p m Rev Jennings Cremeens led the ceremony with Rev Cremeens conducting the rites and many onlookers present
Mr and Mrs J C Waters are in Asheville North Carolina to attend funeral services for a nephew of Mrs Waters who was killed in an automobile accident.
Gallia County relatives joined a family observance for Mrs Oliver Aleshire of Gallia County marking her 80th birthday at her Columbus home on Sunday. She is the mother of nine children.
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