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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1939

Page

4

Advertising Rates for Home and Foreign Offices

Rational Representatives John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland lists advertising rates and submission options at Home or Foreign offices. Subscriptions offered via Athens Post Office with rates for Athens Gelli Hocking Meign Morgan Vinton and Washington Counties. One year four dollars fifty cents six months six twenty five ten weeks one dollar with extra postage rates on application.

John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gelli Hocking Meign Morgan Vinton Washington

War profiteering and price control debate in Washington

The piece argues profiteering won t become a fact and prices won t soar due to laws and business vigilance. It accuses New Dealers of seeking state control, cites radical influence in Washington and among youth groups, and defends open market pricing against government intervention and war hysteria.

Europe Washington White House New Deal Dees Ce Sttee Young Communist League Roosevelt American Youth Congress Youth Congress Fics Numeroes Baghit Sdmans Prines

Death of Dr Charles William Soper Revered University Leader

The article honors Dr Charles William Soper of Ohio University once acting head of the college and famed speed instructor. It notes his long influence since founding growth, his warm personality, and wide regard among alumni in Athens and beyond. His passing brings regret across the city and world.

Old Ohio Soper Caintes Maneioned Sceminixtratios Doctor Saper Ewing Athens

Lessons On Safe Driving Distance For State Drivers

The text argues drivers lack real understanding of safe sight distance and stopping space. It notes many follow too closely, risking damage when braking, and emphasizes the need to know how far a car travels at certain speeds. It highlights gaps in judging distance and recognizing objects ahead.

Roed Amd Kocers Crame Aistamce

Bruce Catton Reports on Washington Convention Scene

Bruce Catton surveys Washington post convention activity with focus on the CIO AFL split, leaders Lewes and Hillman, and potential policy shifts. He weighs prospects for New Deal peace with the White House, labor power, and broader political maneuvering shaping national labor and economic directions.

CI O A. F L. Hk Tearurers Union Unierstaming Lewis White House Lees Americas

Roosevelt mediation chatter fades into the background

Raymond Clapper notes little immediate progress on U.S. mediation in Europe as Berlin peace talk remains unconfirmed. He recalls Colonel House's failed 1915 effort and suggests Berlin’s calls for terms lack substance, with skeptics in Congress wary of plunging the U.S. into war.

Berlin Congress Hitler Colonel House Woodrow Wilson House Lusitania Germany United States Wilson

Answers to common questions from the Messenger Bureau

The Q and A column answers queries on topics from the Battledoor used in colonial schools to oldest U S house in St Augustine Florida It notes interchangeable among vs amongst usage and lists populations of Catholics in former Germany Austria and Czechoslovakia It also mentions war exemptions and travel visitors to New York City with figures around 20 million

America England United States St. Francis Street St. Augustine Florida German Reich Germany Austria Czechoslovakia Service Bureau Thirteenth Street Washington, D. C New York City

Indian Summer Poem by Charles E. Sellars

A fragmentary verse piece recalls an Indian Summer walk along a ridge with forests and fading warmth. The poet notes cold water, snow flurries, and a sense of seasons changing amid a dusty curtain of memory.

Charles E Sellars Greuser

Zaleski Social and Personal Notes Featured Residents

Local social page lists residents visiting cousins and relatives, reporting guests at various homes and exchanges of calls. Names include Nirs Lived, Candace Mart, Leonard Senso, Lester Bard, Ralph Herrede, Archie McK ben, Luther McKitter, Alice Pears, and Marguerite Weth among others, with travels to Athens and Camp Zadeh noted.

Zaleski Nirs Chapel Nera Candace Jack Archie McK Focomer Luther MrKitter Alice Pears Red Deane Vister Sondey Amd Robert Weth Nis Macgaret Weth

Arms Embargo Debate echoed in Public Forum letter

The letter argues repeal of the arms embargo could aid England and France, boost U S factories, and keep America out of war by allowing cash and carry while ships stay out of hostile waters. It appeals to employment, neutral shipping safety, and opposition to Nazism, signed by Charles R. Sarson of Portland, Or.

House Kitchener Wilson Germany Congress Howse the Messenger England France America Charles R. Sarson Portland

Surplus Ground for Small Farms Promoted by Editor

The Messenger urges using WPA built ridge roads and coal company valleys to parcel 16 2 and 3 acre plots for families to become self supporting. Frugal farming with chickens bogs fruit trees and local products could boost county wealth and resilience, contrasted with harsh times. John L. Southard signs the letter from Jacksonville in October.

WPA Warsaw John L. Southard Jacksonville Oct

Twinsters Marry in Athens in Odd Local Notice

News item notes the marriages of Gengster of Mr Jala Midler and Earl L Nye, both from Athens, described as Twinsters. It lists local club meetings, committee chairs, and social events including a fundraiser at the Albers Opera House and community roles in the Presbyterian and Federated groups.

Ewa L. Miller Gengster Jala Midler Marietta Earl L. Nye LC. Nye Athens

Glamour on Campus Joan Johnson Arrives at Tech

Joan Johnson arrives on the Tech campus meeting Alpha Nu officers and players Keith Rhodes and Dan Webber. The group escorts her from the station while rumors fly about transfer status and possible reception at the house.

Joan Johnson Tech Keith Rhodes Dan Webber Omicron Kay Granger Nus Chesbro Carol Northwestern Deluxe Eee Elaine Chesbro Keith Kay Oki Alpha Nu Rhodes Cheshro Waiton Dan Carol Reid Alpha Nu Keit Joan Lapa Rhodes

Health Hints and Diet by Dr Morris on Obese Children

Dr Morris discusses childhood obesity noting over eating as the chief cause and that birth weight, thyroid function, and pituitary activity show limited relevance. A Columbia University study of 102 children aged 2 to 13 found weight issues tied to diet. treatment focuses on controlling food intake rather than glandular remedies.

Morris Columbia University New York

Concord Residents Gather Amid News of Health and Gatherings

Concord SS class members honor Lana White on birthday at Carl Antle home. Ed Sayers improves in Mercy Hospital Columbus. plan to return home Wednesday. Wedding and anniversary notes include L L Howard and wife golden wedding in Millfield and Rev Parker Moody’s 84th birthday.

Concord Ed Sayers William Mobhringz Maynard Victor Sayers Columbus Mercy Hospital Sayers Concord Heater Fund Lawrence Myers Arthur Wolfe Adda Alderman Price Nelle Wolfe L. L. Howard Millfield Reuben Sayers William Mulligan Howard W. Parker Moody Concord Church McConnelsville Moody Malta U. B. Church Jacksonville Charles Dust Irena Headley Warren Linscott Harry Charles, Jr Lana White Carl Antle Clarence White Nora Sayre Frances Clears Phoebe Sharp Syv'8 Kasler Cyntha Kasler Nettie Walton Nima Johnson Mary White Lewis Kasler Elsa Chalfant Roy Kasler Leona Grinsteed Charlies Nichols A. C. McCance Clance White

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