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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1938

Page

4

Athens Messenger Page Four Publication Details

The Athens iMessenger page four from the Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. lists staff and affiliations including Gordon K. Bush and Charles H. Harris. It notes memberships with several press associations and offices in major cities, plus subscription rates by carrier and mail across multiple Ohio counties.

Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris

Wage and Hour Reform Provokes Debate in Southern Markets

The piece argues the wage and hour experiment may improve living standards but raise prices in competitive sectors. It notes expected resistance among employers and workers, especially in the South, where modest wages could trigger cost increases. It criticizes editors and calls for government business cooperation.

Washington

Hoover Urges Respect for Constitution and Local Government

Professor J N Hoover of Ohio University spoke to an Athens civic club on the U S Constitution and safeguards for citizens. He warned against shortcuts to bypass federal powers and urged attention to local government which governs daily life, wages, schools, and county and township affairs.

J. N. Hoover Ohio University Athens Hoover Washington

Viewpoint Shifts as Halloween Pranks Evolve in Athens

A reflective Athens piece notes that Halloween mischief by youths has become gentler than in past generations though cumulative harm remains. It describes a young father angered by pranksters disturbing his newborn, and laments fragile nostalgia while observing lingering porch decor and intact screens.

Athens

Washington With Clapper On Post Munich World

The article argues the post Munich world favors force over diplomacy. It urges expanding the navy and air defenses to deter Nazi Latin American penetration, maintain Western Hemisphere dominance, and secure economic outlets while seeking a practical solution for surplus farm products.

Washington Germany France British Isles Japan Britain Latin America Western Hemisphere Hitler

Behind the Scenes in Washington on 3 Midwestern Governors

The piece surveys the 1944 races for Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin where 100 percent New Deal Governor incumbents face multi party challenges. Murphy Benson LaFollette defend against Fitzgerald Stassen Gallagher Heil Bolen and others amid Roosevelt era tensions and voter sentiment.

Washington Michigan Frank Murphy Roosevelt Frank D. Fitzgerald Murphy B. F. Stephenson Detroit Minnesota Elmer A. Benson Farmer-Labor Harold Stassen Thomas Gallagher Wisconsin Phillip F. LaFollette New Party National Progressives of America Julius P. Heil Milwaukee Harry W. Bolen

Republicans tie bet on Kansas governor race

Payne H. Ratner faces Democratic Governor Walter Haxman in Kansas where farmers grow wary of the New Deal farm program amid low wheat prices. Haxman, a 1936 landslide beneficiary, may still pull through as sentiment shifts.

Kansas Payne H. Ratner Walter Haxman

We Tried Riches By Hard and Easy Ways

A reflective note states that the speaker and associates concluded they cannot become rich by either the hard way or the easy way after attempting both approaches.

Joints Creak As Face Lifts Continue

A brief report notes joints creak despite cosmetic facial lift efforts. The item hints at ongoing cosmetic procedures drawing attention to aging mechanics and patient discomfort amid recovery.

Not Even Silk Prevents Thick Ankles

A short remark notes that no amount of fine silk can disguise thick ankles, reflecting a fashion or social observation. The line implies criticism of vanity and the limits of material elegance in altering appearance.

Times Have Changed in Meigs County Letter

The writer reflecting in a Meigs County column laments political changes since pastDelegate systems. He recalls figures like Jerry Carpenter and Allen Edmondson, notes changes to election boards, recounts difficulties with old age pensions, and urges preparation for another local change on November 8. C. E. Young, Tuppers Plains, Oct. 25.

the Messenger The Democrat Pomeroy Daily Tribune Middleport Review Athens Messenger Jerry Carpenter Colonel Brooks Bill Day Allen Edmundson City Washington Jefferson Olive Dale Tuppers Plains North Chester Pomeroy 1St Ward Dexter Pomeroy O.K Ior Meigs County C. E Young

Plain talk on race and prejudice from a citizen

A letter from CHAS. R. HARRIS of Cutler, dated Oct. 25, defends equal rights under the Stars and Stripes, challenges Mr. Miles’s alleged racial prejudice, and requests proof of statements about Solomon. Harris offers apologies for any disrespect to Mr. Miles or his race if needed.

the Messenger Miles America Solomon Jesus Christ Chas. R Harris Cutler

We the Women demand courteous support from men

Ruth Millett argues that as women reclaim femininity they must rely on men to act as gentlemen. She calls for thoughtful gestures like flowers and attentive behavior such as ensuring visibility at movies and helping with tasks. She urges men to treat women as special and not casual or mocked.

Ruth Millett

Murder to Music Serial through Nelda Starr encounter

Detective Bob Tait meets glamorous Nelda Starr after an invitation to hear the band’s forbidden tune The Cat's Meow. As Tait senses danger from Nelda and recalls Lud Dombey’s fate, their escalated intrigue unfolds at a Pacific Plaza address and a Gold Bowl night. Harris Rogers appears, hinting at further peril in this serialized mystery.

Tait Nelda Starr Archie Mackey Tai Bob Tait Aaron Starr Stagr Mansion Leonard Macy Macy Myrna Myrna Dombey Golden Bowl Nelda Pacific Plaza Lud Dombey Harris Rogers

Conflicting planetary influences warn of risks at work

The text notes mixed planetary effects on major operations with warning to hesitate and maneuver carefully, especially with strangers where funds are involved. It advises shunning impulse, seeks trustworthy help from employers and friends, while strangers may cause losses or quarrels. The birthday group faces a year of conflicting experiences.

Fire at Hotel Berry Damages Basement in Athena

In Athens a basement fire at Hotel Berry started around 1 a.m. and was the first blaze in the block since 1856. Rescue crews aided occupants. one woman Miss Ray Mitchell of Ga was injured.

Hotel Berry E. R. Lash, Jr Athens Woodworth Ray Mitchell

Twenty Years Ago A World In Transition Hogs Prices and Independence

A twenty year old look back recalls hogs fixed at 17 50 for November by the Chicago Stock Market. Sergeant Ohivia Creed Chapman wrote to his parents from the AEF. Scout groups joined in Thrift Stamp campaigns. A newborn democracy formed in Philadelphia with 65 000 000 people in central Europe. Masaryk read the declaration at Independence Hall as a federation of Czecho Slavs Ukranians Lithuanians and Jugoslavs signed it. Glouster closes stores by 6 pm and influenza control measures limit assembly while pharmacies stay open. Lenna Lenora Wood born to Mr and Mrs Charles Wood of 66 N Cemetery St.

Chicago Philadelphia Europe Germany Mittel Europa Masaryk Mid-European Union Independence Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association United Press John W. Cullen Company New York Cleveland iSc Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan, Vinton By Raymond Clapper United States South America China Far East Pacific By Rodney Dutcher Fitzgerald A. F. of C. SO Benson Farmer Cantow George Clark MEA Robert Tait Anne Lester Dannie Feeley Ludden Dombey Genevieve Kemble al Smith Forc Mal Athens County Amelia Earhart Atlantic Will Rogers J. S. Schuler Sheltering Arms Hospital Ohivia Creed Chapman A.E.F E. L. Chapman Guysville Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Charles Wood N. Cemetery St Lenna Lenora Wood
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