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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1938
Page
4
Publication notice for The Athens Messenger and Herald with publisher and staff details. Subscription prices shown for various counties and formats, plus policy notes on obituaries and telegraphic news services and advertising inquiries.
J J Pelley, president of the American Railroad Association, argues rail lines cost about 61 000 per mile to build and 1700 per mile yearly to maintain versus Ohio River channel at 142 000 construction per mile and 3900 per mile annually. He says water routes serve the few and shift costs onto all taxpayers, calling such cheap transportation a misnomer.
The article denounces the use of old age pensions and relief to influence votes, accusing politicians in Ohio and Washington of using taxpayers’ money for gain. It urges voters to demand humane policy over personal power, warning of continued mistreatment if ignored.
A New York change requires Johnny to carry home a four page booklet with grades on academics and habits as well as social consciousness. Parents may bear more homework pressure while teachers hope to improve personality traits of youths and even of fathers as they review the results.
A report explains heavy water contains the same elements as ordinary water but with heavier hydrogen. It also notes wine cork moths lay eggs on corks and caterpillars feed on cork. American soap use exceeds three billion pounds yearly. Japanese screen bans dancing drinking embracing and kissing.
New York report warns that German Nazis in New York and New Jersey follow a Henlein style plan to undermine US democracy. It links Fritz Kuhn and Bund leadership to local anti minority moves and envisions a slide toward anschluss under pressure. Dies Committee eyes the threat amid public apathy and funding limits.
The A F L and C IO attack the Reconstruction Finance Corporation chief Jesse Jones over funds to non union labor and wage practices. John L Lewis and others press wage priority for workers amid wage hour disputes and WPA rules.
The Hawaiian language uses a limited set of letters totaling twelve. Vowels appear with macrons indicating long sounds, and consonants are restricted to a small core set.
In Chapter V Bob Tait and Anne Lester chase Myrna Dombey’s whereabouts after finding a gun in Myrna’s bag. The pair drive into rural hills, argue about Myrna’s guilt, and approach a cottage on a hill where a light was reportedly seen. They fear a trap as sounds echo from the darkness near the shack.
In a tense scene Anne and Tait hear a door and fear, a revolver is found, and a figure flees the hillside. Anne urges quick action toward the cottage while Myrna's whereabouts loom as danger and suspense build toward a cliffhanger ending.
Mr and Mrs Marion Johnson of Route Two observe their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs F S Coultrap of Long Beach California visited friends in Athens. Miss Mary Louise Cullums leaves for Columbus to enter Office Training School. Dr and Mrs E B Bryan host a reception at the Men's Union for Ohio University seniors and faculty.
Athens County Board of Health canceled all public meetings to curb Spanish flu spread. USDA urged increased potato use to save grain. Obituaries note Garret Enlow, William D. Cornell, E State St. Allen Townsend near Albany. Carl D. Groat reports Germany pressed Wilson for armistice. letter from Navy officer Louis F Williams.
The Civil Service Commission announced that 81 000 employees from emergency government agencies will be classified under civil service regulations effective February 1, 1939. Fifteen agencies will be affected, many created under the New Deal or funded with emergency money.
Dr Morris Fishbein warns 1936 readers that preventable farm injuries kill thousands and injure hundreds of thousands. He cites high speed rural driving, poor lighting, falls from ladders and roofs, unsafe ladders, windmills, and loose objects. He urges inspections, belts or ropes, locked poison cabinets, and child safety lessons to reduce hazards.
Readers are invited to submit signed comments on current events. Letters should be brief to allow multiple contributions daily.
A political editorial urges voters to judge candidates beyond party labels, condemns the New Deal for debt, unemployment, and government overreach, and contrasts Democratic and Republican tickets. It cites quotes about communism, Roosevelt, Stalin, and Dreiser to warn against centralized power and foreign entanglements. The piece closes with signatures from James C. Immel in Athens on Oct 3.
Social notes document visits and events in Guysville. The Hammond couple from Albuquerque spend days with Snow and Bean relatives. many residents travel, hospitalizations, gatherings, and a large evangelistic meeting draw crowds. Local families host dinners, birthdays, and moves within the community.
Mr and Mrs D A Campbell of Pomeroy visited Mrs A A Campbell in town. Mrs Laura Inman stayed with her sister Mrs Linscott in Chauncey. A Mary Lawrence remains in critical condition as a protracted meeting led by Rev Cosgrove of Parkersburg continues for over two weeks with Miss Gray directing the music. Mrs Faye Chapman and Mrs Freda Bean attended an Eastern Star session in Athens. Earl Nelson and James Rode haver, workers in McConnelsville, spent the weekend at home. The Timmons family from Amesville visited Mrs Timmons mother Mrs Villa Symingham. Mr and Mrs Ight Kim of Charleston returned after visiting Mrs Laura Barnett and Mrs F B Bean. Charles Bryson of Columbus and granddaughter Jane Pone from Athens visited Estellaampbell and family. Miss Lorene Buck returned home from Parkersburg City Hospital and is convalescing. Mrs Leta V McLaughlin and Miss Edith Whetzel left by car for Fuller ton California to visit Pauletta at college. Paul Mansfield and another teacher couple will reside there in her absence.
Sunday and weekend visits feature the Nicholson and Will families. Mr and Mrs William Nicholson and guests attended rally day services in Athens. Numerous relatives from Rutland Mud Fork Parker Run and London gathered for visits and chores at local homes and funerals.
Rev Ken neth Hannaman of Cincinnati Bible Seminary will preach here next Sunday after Bible School at 9 30. Miss Eleanor Keirns won the New Testament from C B Tigner for best essay on What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life. Numerous local families, including the Kasier and Jones clans, were Sunday afternoon visitors at S L Keirns. Earl Smith Herrold and Irene Smith, with Dayton McCann, visited from Columbus. Mrs Frank Wolfe is ill.
The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. J. M. Benedum. Violet Barton visiting from Parkersburg spent the weekend with her parents. Families of Harvey Ruth Herdman and Pratt shared Sunday dinner with the Benedums. Rose Ruth returned home after visiting Reedsville and friends. Dale Pratt of the Marietta CCC camp visited his parents. Harris and Kibble families visited Barr home. Rev. Clary preached at M FE Church. Sunday School attendance was large. Ernest Deeter is seriously ill. M. J. Benedum spent Sunday evening and Monday in Athens. Wilbur Longsworth of Parkersburg visited his parents.
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