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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
4
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The piece reports William Green of the American Federation of Labor and John Lewis of CIO clashing as Roosevelt urges joint action. It notes failed peace efforts, rising war chests, and calls for unity to improve pay, hours, and conditions while protecting unorganized workers.
The Chillicothe Scioto Gazette notes the Columbia River salmon now use fish ladders at Bonneville Dam to travel upstream. With 2500, 20000, and nearly 100000 fish noted passing the ladders in successive days, the piece quips the fish still cannot vote, a hollow victory for Washington.
In a New York column Westbrook Pegler argues that thinking through war policy is painful and warns against glorifying sacrifice. He critiques Canada and Britain over Munich and urges building large air forces to deter Germany and Italy, even at the cost to Canadian youths.
An eastern college ruling urges engineering students to combine cold figures with social realities, stressing humanities specialization and social progress. The approach aims to reduce human waste and unhappiness through trial and error in large scale education.
The Bank of England opened a massive staff kitchen in London described as the largest and most costly of its kind in the city. It can prepare lunches for up to 2,000 people daily, with a stated capacity of 2,000 meals per day and a project cost of about 200000 pounds.
The forest area in the United States totals about 500 million acres, about four times the area of France. The human brain ranks behind the brains of elephants and some large whales in size. Star ages are inferred from color changes as they age. Cormorants dive underwater and can fly after catching fish.
The article discusses a Roosevelt administration effort to psychoanalyze Adolf Hitler and craft a peace appeal. Diplomats evaluated Hitler as a potential ally or peaceable ruler, imagining a godlike soldier influenced by Nietzsche. The piece notes uncertainty about Roosevelt’s views and warns against crediting democracy’s downfall to misread diplomacy.
Speculation surrounds Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace as a possible 1940 nominee. The piece notes his White House troubles after Iowa, the fading prospects of Jackson and Hopkins, and the need for Roosevelt’s support for any real chance.
Gum used on British postage stamps is derived from the Sudan and is regarded as the finest gum arabic. Regular tests are conducted to ensure its purity.
Turkey requires licenses granted by the government prior to 1914 for foreign physicians. The number four is unlucky in Japan, with a word resembling the term for death.
In Omaha Nebraska a municipal rule bans sharing any portion of a meal with a friend in a restaurant. The measure specifies that patrons may not split meals or transfer food to others dining at the same table. Enforcers warn of penalties for violations.
Researchers note the global repertoire of Christian hymns numbers around four hundred thousand, reflecting long musical traditions across denominations and regions. Experts say many hymns remain in use in churches and communities, while others exist as historical artifacts.
Daughters of Union Veterans plan a public tea and reception for caravan members at American Legion HQ in the Municipal Building starting about 3 pm Monday. A 6 pm dinner at the Methodist Church honors guests with Judge Henry W. Cherrington to speak. At 8 pm the high school athletic field hosts the Federal Pageant after a Ipswich to Marietta film. Ball and pageant tickets sold at local venues with reserved seating noted.
The Women s Class of Ryger M E Sunday School met at Miss Etta Evans home on Wednesday. Officers chosen included president Mrs Nancy Lemley secretary treasurer Mrs Ada Ward welfare committee Mrs Doris Roush Mrs Gertie Durst Mrs Ethel Rife membership committee Mrs Louise Roush Mrs Mazie Roush Mrs Fannie Searls entertainment committee Mrs Garnet Rupe Mrs Etta Darst flower committee Mrs Lena Mulford Mrs Gail Sisson.
Bob Tait and Anne Lester rush to locate Myrna Rogers after Lud Dombey's murder. Officer Dunphy closes in as the couple suspects trouble at the Golden Bowl and plan a three hour country drive to Myrna’s claimed cottage near Belleville while Myrna’s handbag with a gun raises the stakes.
Mrs Edna Payne of Bidwell files divorce petition in Court of Common Pleas alleging Forrest Payne failed to provide adequate food and clothing for four children. She says he admits intent to marry a neighbor and seeks alimony and custody. He works at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics and owns a Bidwell home.
Health Hints urges careful prevention of common mishaps and stresses that a little first aid knowledge can save lives. It covers avoiding harsh antiseptics, proper wound cleaning with soap and water, and using mild antiseptics like iodine or mercurochrome. It recommends a home first aid kit with sterilized bandages, cotton, mild antiseptics, adhesive plaster, and prepared bandages.
Miss Taphenia Jenkins aged 77 former Vinton resident died Wednesday following pneumonia after a year of ill health. A brother Albert Jenkins of Vinton and another Harrison Jenkins of Jackson survive. Funeral services will be held in Winton Friday afternoon with interment at Franklin Cemetery near Alice.
Gallia County residents attend community meetings on the Conservation Program with over 100 people per session. Elections close Friday night in Guyan Walnut and Raccoon Townships. A county committee of three will be chosen Saturday morning to implement the program per federal guidelines.
Gallia County rural schools will close at noon Monday to allow pupils and teachers to view the Pioneer Caravan’s arrival in Gallipolis. Superintendent H. B. Bradbury says the celebration centers on the Northwest Territory’s opening with students prepared to understand the events.
The county relief director Oth neil Jones saw a salary rise from $100 to $125 monthly due to added duties, while Heart Brown the surplus foods distributor was raised from $50 to $60, per the county commissioners' journal entry.
Ransome Collins 59 formerly of Columbus died Wednesday in the Fife Apartments on Court Street where he and Mrs. Collins resided. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy a week earlier. Funeral services and interment will be in Columbus Friday.
Gallia County commissioners have bought a new automobile from Walter A. Wise agent for use by Sheriff E. E. Hatfield in official duties.
GO TO CANADA Gallipolis Dr and Mrs N A Martin formerly part of Holzer Hospital staff are vacationing in Canada for two weeks.
Roy D. Rothgeb named administrator of his father George N. Rothgeb estate in Gallipolis. He becomes the estate’s legal representative and will manage assets and obligations.
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Milton Ashworth were guests of Mr and Mrs Clyde Littler at a dinner before their move to Breezy Heights Alexander Township At Your Service stickers marked cars of volunteers for the Parent-Teacher Convention and paving progressed on Lancaster Street and Courtney Hill Roosevelt, a close friend of Governor Alfred E Smith, agreed to seek the Democratic nomination for New York governor.
The governor calls for ending the Sunday ban to boost outdoor air and wartime efficiency. In local notes, graduate and undergraduate nurses were urged to register with the Red Cross and be ready for calls, with pay scales listed. Community items include visitors, showers, and a Liberty Loan advertisement urging farmers to buy Liberty Bonds to support troops.
WPA district director L C Gibson announces a Gallia County plan to employ 21 women starting Monday. Workers transfer from other WPA sites for training then serve indigent families facing emergencies such as illness or disability, with no additional county expense, endorsed by commissioners and Dr F W Shane.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Abner Cardwell age 65 who died in Holzer Hospital after fatal burns at her Vinton home will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in Vinton Baptist Church. Rev. David Williams will conduct the rites and the casket will not be opened there. Interment follows at Vinton Memorial Park.
Spirited bidding occurred among about six local coal mine operators to supply 6 500 bushels of coal for the courthouse and children s home. The contract was awarded to Theron Swisher Cheshire on a low bid of 8 40 dollars per hundred bushels. Other bidders included Marlin Matthews 8 80 Durst 9 00 Daniels 9 92 Wetherholt Thomas 10
Mrs. Harry A. Wood left Holzer Hospital and returned to her Rio Grande home. Family says there is little change in her condition.
Joseph Wooten of Thivener is gravely ill with tularemia reportedly contracted two years ago while handling a rabbit. The disease has recurred in him.
Gallipolis aeniyr of chosen fliers lists Mrs Robert Wooten as president and Mrs Fannie Caldwell as vice president with Curtis Swain Ruth Brucker and Jessie Leaper among secretaries and treasurer. The next meeting is planned for Oct 26 at the home of Rev and Mrs Ellis with Little Kyoger aid society guests.
Dr. Charles E. Holzer plans to leave early next week for meetings of medical societies in Washington Philadelphia and New York. Mrs. Holzer will join him later and sail from New York for Bermuda to stay a week or more.
Mrs. Herman Lewis wife of the Cheshire schools principal is a patient at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.
Members of the Lincoln Parent Teacher Association are meeting tonight at 7 30 to discuss activities and school affairs.
Grace M. E. Church officials held a Wednesday night quarterly conference with good attendance, according to Rev. W. S. Westerman, the church pastor. The gathering reviewed church activities and plans for the coming period.
Despite heavy hunting pressure since the September 26 opening, license applications to hunt continue near unabated, reports Mrs. Margaret McCormick, clerk of courts, in Gallipolis as the squirrel population declines by hundreds from the season.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Misner announce the birth of Beverly Jean a 7 12 pound daughter. Grandparents and relatives across Millfield Chauncey and Columbus noted. Mrs Carl Willis ill with asthma now improved. October Ladies Aid hosts planned in Brookins home with Eda Heffken in charge. Faithful Circle Bible era to meet for Halloween party. Sam Rutter moves family to Jacksonville from Chadwell. F E Boudinot returns after visit with Vernon relatives.
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