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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1938

Page

4

Newspaper Rates and listings in Ohio counties

Advertisement style notice lists membership in press associations and agencies with offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland. Details subscription rates by carrier ten weeks one dollar and annual four dollars fifty in Athens and surrounding counties with extra postage in other zones.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association United Press National Representatives John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan, Vinton Washington

End of low mood and the national outlook

The author links economic moods to national philosophy. Prosperity breeds extravagance while hard times curb waste and restore diligent work. Recovery is attributed to sober reflection, policy shifts, and renewed industry as hard work returns as a driver of progress.

Get over the illusion tax burden in America rises

A study shows the national tax bill up 76 percent in six years, with over 175000 tax bodies employing 3 million. The piece argues indirect levies hit the poor hardest, citing examples like electricity, toothpaste, bread, and bills to illustrate pervasive taxation beyond the rich.

United States

Frosts Welcome Athenians After Mosquito Plague

Residents of Athens faced a mosquito onslaught after heavy rains in August and September. Ponds and standing water allowed multiple generations, making bites and nuisance widespread. A better drainage plan could have mitigated the infestation.

Athens

Versailles unwritten lessons on war and vengeance

Westbrook Pegler argues that the Versailles Treaty was overly lenient and criticizes punitive postwar actions. He contends France’s harsh measures were unnecessary and that imposing destruction on Germany would have taught harsher lessons. He asserts Germany learned little from war until it happened on its soil.

New York Belgium France Germany Hitler Sudeten

Washington Capitals Weigh Peace Era and Naval Readiness

U S officials caution that the Munich accord sharpens dictatorship power and weakens democracies while the United States plans to maintain naval preparedness. Roosevelt and Hull fear a world dominated by war machines and seek cautious moves toward arms control and possible international talks. Aide remarks note Chamberlain’s approach to Germany complicates alliances and Spain embargo debates influenced policy. The Arctic tern sets a 11000 mile migratory record and Panama Canal tides vary by coast. In Omaha it remains illegal to haul home unfinished meals. Leo

Roosevelt Cordell Hull United States Hull State Department Hitler Chamberlain Spain Kennedy White House Europe Germany England Russia Labor Party

Connett Falls at Old Man's Cave Aids Crowd Help

Katherine Connett fell from a 60 foot cliff at Old Man's Cave and dislocated her knee. She was aided by family and local spectators including Thea Connett Cody Bright Cleata Howell and others from Logan Nelsonville.

Katherine Connett Dana Connett Old Man’s Cave Thea Logan Cody Bright Cleata Howell Clifford Young Everett Moore Ed Mourne Nelsonville

World War II era notes and local ads from 1940s era paper

Twenty years ago 840000 American troops were sent overseas. Webb Miller reports battle near Champagne in Europe. Letter from Lieut Thomas B Allen mentions French frontline danger near Lille. A Nebraska hog sale yields strong prices. fresh mackerel and home cooking advertised locally.

Washington Webb Miller The United Press Europe the Messenger Champagne Flanders Haute Deule Canal Lille

Cheshire Ladies Aid Meets Plans For The Year

Cheshire notes show the M. E. Church Ladies Aid held a regular meeting at the parsonage with a potluck lunch. Rev. Snider led devotionals and year plans were set. A reception welcomed the Sniders, Rally Day at the Baptist Church drew 104 attendees, and locals visited with relatives over the weekend.

Cheshire Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Snider Batue Mack Ryger F. W. Butcher Francis Charles Butcher Proctorville Hollis Whitt Gallipolis Fred B. Ward Pauline Betty Lou Parkersburg Clara Ward Amanda Swisher Madge Hazel Kenneth Knight Millers Florence Masters Columbus H. N. Snider Dell Fife Bobby Middleport Delmer Rothgeb Buell Sheets Charles Hern Ohio State University

Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet

Dr Morris Fishbein presents basic accident statistics for the United States and comparisons with Canada and England. He highlights home and highway dangers, lost work time, and the role of the National Safety Council in promoting prevention and public education to reduce accidents.

Morris Fishbein United States Canada England Wales National Safety Council Chicago Kansas

Stars Say For Thursday October 6 By Genevieve Kemble

The astrological forecast notes mixed influences with changeable planetary aspects. It cites probable contracts or business deals, potential extravagance, and risk of jealousy, yet promises progress with prudent funds management and careful expenditures. Birthday individuals may see a fluctuating but overall favorable year.

The Genevieve Kemble

Murder at the Golden Bowl in swing era mystery

Bob Tait, a newspaper photographer and detective, probes the Lud Dombey murder at the Golden Bowl. Myrna Dombey disappears after a shot rings out while Dombey’s band plays. Detective Feeley, Mike Dunphy, and Rogers pursue clues as Tait searches for Myrna at the Claremont Apartments.

Myrna Dombey Robert Tait Anne Lester Myrna Dannie Feeley Ludden Dombey Ae A Dombey Tait Golden Bowl Bob Tait Michael Dunphy Mike Dunphy Down Dannie Anyon Mike Dunphy Donnie Donnie Feeley Feeley Mr. Tait Rogers Swingateers Claremont Apartments Claremont

Kanauga Social Notes Highlight Returning Visitors and Festival

Mrs. Millie A. Denney returns from a two week visit to Pliny and Kanawha Sixteen. John Vickers of the steamer Julius Fleischman made a brief family visit. Mr. and Mrs. Swande Trosti and son visited their grandmother Mrs. Emma Comstock. The Hanes family moved to Mrs. Cora Dewitt’s. John Flynn returned from Belpre hunting trip. Mrs. Cassius Watson and daughter Mae Fee visited on business. Lizzie Adams spent weekend in Pom eroy. Fall festival at Gallipolis drew many locals and praised exhibits. Mary Roberts and child visited Hatfields near Bidwell. Albert Spencer and wife from Columbus spent the weekend here.

Kanauga Millie A. Denney Pliny Kanawha W. Va John Vickers Julius Fleischman Zelma Kelly Edna Carney Arleston Swande Trosti Donald Lee Marie Comstock Emma Comstock Homer Trosti T. S. Hanes Hix Cora Dewitt John Flynn Belpre John Dexter Cassius Watson Mae Fee Columbus Lizzie Adams Pomeroy Gallipolis Mary Roberts Hatfield Bidwell Albert Spencer

Taylor Ridge Social Notes

Clara and Gladys Hildebrand hosted the Stitch and Chatter Club with several guests at their home. October Ladies Aid meeting will be at the church with Mrs. H Anglin and Mrs. James Golding as hostesses and Mrs. Herman Kempton presiding. Nearby visitors from Columbus Greens Run Ashtabula Detroit and others joined locals for weekend gatherings and a district convention of churches of Christ Nelsonville Tuesday.

Taylor Ridge Clara Gladys Hildebrand Stitch and Chatter Club Carl Hilderand Doras Gearldine Mulpas Mary Frances Hazel Kempton el Len Lindholm Mary Jane Anglin Gertrude Lainey Jean Heffen Ladies Aid Society Frida Niget H. Anglin James Golding Herman Kempton Society H. W., LeFever Laura Wooding Paul Broka Columbus John Davis Fred Leake Greens Run Mont Davis John Wenger Davis Carl Hildebrand C. M. Anglin A. M. Moody Carl Welling Elizabeth Harrison Della Chalfant Gladys Hildesbrand Churches of Christ Nelsonville Heffken Millfield Charles Boley Larry Carl Hildee Brand

Final Rites for Mrs Merle Hatfield Held in Logan

Final rites were conducted Monday at St Johns Catholic Church for Mrs Merle Hatfield Pittsburgh whose body was brought for burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev Fr James T Nevin presided over services. A circular inch defines the area of a circle one inch in diameter.

Also Mentioned on This Page

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