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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1938
Page
4
Publisher Frederick W. Bush leads The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. edition schedule and association memberships. Daily weekday afternoon paper with a large Sunday edition lists carrier and mail rates across several counties.
The third quarter showed strong business recovery with Fed index rising 14 points from 77 in June to 91 in September. Growth outpaced all but one three month span since 1919, aided little by automotive and construction but boosted by increased building activity and rising national income.
Manufacturers push a new sales tactic offering 50 percent more of common merchandise without raising prices. The approach aims to stimulate consumption despite low demand, though merchants worry it ties up more stock and lowers turnover. Public enthusiasm could boost buying of everyday essentials.
The piece stresses that frequent brush and smoker-caused fires burn vast areas in West and Northwest woods and in Southeastern Ohio. It argues forests lose cover, water runoff worsens, and scenery suffers long term, making even small burns a broader calamity than it seems.
A native swamp catfish species is the only fish known to swim upside down while alive others found in that position are dead or dying. The upside-down swimming behavior distinguishes this species from typical fish locomotion.
The United States government estimates place the value of a toad at 24 dollars, reflecting a statistical assessment of wildlife or related market considerations. This figure appears in government sourced estimates and may relate to conservation or economic analyses.
In Washington Clapper reports a transformed New York GOP embracing liberal tendencies under Kenneth Simpson and Dewey era progressives. The piece contrasts old rigid leaders with a new, media savvy cadre led by Simpson guiding Barton toward larger roles and cooperation with the American Labor Party.
In Washington, Howard C. Hopson of Associated Gas & Electric dominates a SEC examination of Utilities Employes Securities Co. as lawyers spar and recollections of boom days emerge. SEC questions probe whether UESCO profits flow to Hopson and if it should be regulated as an A G E subsidiary amid injunctions and confidential hearing maneuvers.
In a serialized mystery, detective Tait and reporter Feeley chase a lead from band records to a missing musician George Weeks. Dombey’s money for flowers and a hidden song contract hint at financial entanglements behind Lud Dombey’s murder. The hunt moves toward Weeks’s lodging house and unpaid rent, linking the union records to the case.
Dr. Morris Fishbein reports Oklahoma health official Dr. J A Blue studied 56 dust bowl residents. Dust mainly caused mental mood decline and throat and eye irritation, with limited lung infection signs. Kansas influenza and pneumonia deaths rose, Oklahoma Pan Handle showed fewer pneumonia deaths yet more severe dust events. Dust may raise allergy and lung inflammation and could lead to silicosis later.
Ten years ago four Girl Scout troops operated under Mrs Thor Olson Miss Louise Daggett and Miss Elizabeth Faubion. The Joneses returned from an Eastern motoring trip visiting New York Scranton and Pittsburgh. Eileen Palmer Nina Maxwell Mary Belle Maxwell Dora Mae Smith Adrienne Weiss and Eleanor Sams served on the Halloween party committee for the Gleaners Class of the Christian Church. Logan PTA began plans to improve the junior high school lawn.
Military Training Camps Association at its branch office in the office of I M Foster offered immediate service over seas and asked for applicants Lieut Jack Grethen arrived from Dayton Field where he was instructor in gunnery He was the house guest of Mr and Mrs W H McKee Miss Margaret Dailey returned from a visit with her grandparents near Albany Mrs William Logan went to Cincinnati to join her husband in the Ordinance Department
Athens residents Edith Addis and Freda Kelly visited Athens while Tuomsey from Emish and family traveled from Youngstown for a weekend at home. Notable events include birthdays for Mrs Maude Sickels Brooks and William Younkins and Florence Sewing Circle gathering at Town House with Ten members.
Mile. Germanine Gabriel of Paris and Mile. Juliette Cas of the League of Nations in Geneva tied for fastest at 250 words per minute at the national shorthand championships held in France. The event showcased top French shorthand writers earning acclaim.
Dr. Carl Norcross, vocational psychologist, notes aviation appeals to youths but expects commercial flying to remain male dominated. He warns women must have specialized skills and business training to advance, as few roles exist for pilots unless war expands demand. joining a flying club is advised.
A new county wide library center opened today in Chauncey at Converse Street, in the former Osborne watch repair shop. The space has been renovated and will operate weekdays 2 PM to 8 PM except Thursday 5 PM. The service will supply juvenile material to Chauncey and Dover schools and a mobile book truck will visit the Chauncey Library next on Wednesday Oct 26 at 4 PM. Dorothy Wightman is chief librarian. Chauncey-Dover library board includes John Sharick Clyde Sedgwick Guy Osborne Dorothy Daugherty Paul Fiske and Goldie Corwin.
Dr H R Nye of Athens and Miss Frances Conrad of Marietta were Sunday dinner guests of his parents in Chauncey. Nearby families hosted relatives and friends from Columbus Athens and Chauncey. Paul Spears, son of Walter and Elsie, is recovering from a wrist laceration with six stitches after a fall on broken glass.
More than 500 persons attended Chauncey Dover High School’s Fall Festival held Friday night. The event raised over $100 from entertainment and food sales. All four high school classes presented programs and there were varied stalls and amusements.
Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clara Hartley on Mill Street. Mrs. Martha Shafer will be in charge and Mrs. Inez Nye will present the lesson. All women of the church are invited.
The Will Give Party Chauncey Esther Class of the M. E. Church will be held at 7 p m tonight at the home of Mrs Nell Jorden Mill St replacing the previously announced Tuesday night date.
Chauncey event details Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett hosted a Needle Club gathering last Wednesday night with Halloween themed decorations and refreshments. Visitors included Mrs. Grace Border Miss Olive Brookins Mrs. Alice Theisen and Mrs. Garnet Blower. Members present featured a list of names such as Mrs. Bertha Sanders Mrs. Eda Heffkin and others.
Stewart reports an active Ladies Aid gathering at Elm Street hosted by Mrs Stella Dean. Attendees list many local residents and guests with travel notes to California and Ohio events mentioned. The piece notes a severe burn incident to Paul Laughlin and a hay ride enjoyed by the Senior Class under Miss Margaret Laverty.
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