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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1938

Page

4

The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. details

Page four of The Athens Messenger lists publishing staff, affiliations, and advertising terms. It notes daily weekday publication, a large Sunday edition, offices in Athens, and membership in multiple press associations along with subscription rates and zones.

Prederick United Press John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens

European democracies unite to curb Hitler and Mussolini

The piece argues England France and Italy face off Nazi aggression with a democratic front. It notes Mussolini wary of saving Czechoslovakia while Germany suffers postwar woes. It warns that a united front could check force and avert broader war as Britain shifts from vacillation to resolve.

Hitler England France European Democratic Front Italy Mussolini Czechoslovakia Ethiopia Europe Great Britain Austria Versailles Britain

Wings at Home Inexpensive plastic plane eyed for mass use

Washington disclosure says a plastic plane has been developed and tested for at least six months. Experts expect the craft may be stamped out in hydraulic presses, slashing labor costs and expanding civilian aviation beyond sport pilots. The Bureau of Standards is optimistic about its performance and potential.

Washington Bureau of Standards

Familiarity and Awe in Driving Highlighted by Philadelphia Experts

Philadelphia traffic experts argue women drivers are safer due to awe and feminine respect for the automobile, while men admit comfort with cars fosters casual driving. They warn a nation dealing with traffic toll needs greater caution and courtesy on highways.

Philadelphia

Typical High School Girl And Boy Portraits Revealed

A survey of teachers and students yields a portrait of the typical 16 year old girl who does not smoke, has a 50 cent weekly allowance, expects boys to pay for dates, desires marriage, and is a tomboy by day and feminine at night. The typical boy, a smoker of many cigarettes, earns 50 cents less than he thinks, has a steady girl, expects bachelorhood, and is a day boy with an indefinable night side.

Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler

Westbrook Pegler argues the Dies committee hearings on un American activities amount to a combined red and Nazi hunt masking constitutional deception. He defends red baiting as patriotic while urging exposure of Communist and Nazi influence in the C I O and the motion picture industry.

New York United States Congress Dies Committee On un-American Activities United States Dies Reds Moscow

Behind the Scenes In Washington Prominent movie leaders face antitrust probes

Washington reports outline potential drop of prosecutions if film moguls curb theater ownership and block booking. DOJ officials doubt they will fully reform. Separate notes cover a stalled price maintenance survey and fights within the NLRB between A F of L leaders and CIO allies.

Washington Justice Department Thurman Arnold Justice

Indirect Taxes Hit Everyday Americans Hard

The piece notes the U S government will raise 13 5 billion in taxes this year with only one ninth from income taxes. Indirect taxes burden the middle class through prices on shoes shows rent groceries and all essentials. It argues no one escapes taxation and warns against believing taxes don’t touch the average citizen. It ends with a light note about taller hats signaling optimism.

Eternal Life and Charity Call From The Messenger

A letter from P. O. Mace in Carbondale urges obedience to God’s commandments and acceptance of Jesus as the Bread from Heaven. It exhorts charity, forgiveness, and reliance on divine guidance, concluding with the belief that vengeance belongs to the Lord and spiritual life awaits.

the Messenger Jesus Christ God Jesus P. O. Mace Carbondale

Health Hints on Preventing Tuberculosis in Children

Dr Morris Fishbein notes tuberculosis is the leading child killer and stresses prevention. Most infections enter via nose throat mouth and lungs. Milk pasteurization and boiling have largely stopped transmission from foods. Doctors now test exposure by examining the child and contacts, monitor weight gain, and watch for irritability fatigue loss of appetite or fever. Early fever in a child should raise suspicion.

Morris Fishbein

Mother Electrocuted in Cleveland Washing Machine Incident

Mrs. Ma bel Coffman, 33, mother of two, died Tuesday from electrocution caused by a short circuit in a washing machine. Police and investigators are assessing the trigger and safety standards at the home.

Cleveland Mabel Coffman

We the Women Defining a Modern Good Woman

Article examines changing expectations for women, arguing respect now requires personal interests, appearance, parenting balance, social networks, cooking, and housekeeping prowess. It contrasts past ideals with the modern woman who must be multi faceted and self defined rather than merely a wife or mother.

Ten Years Ago News Highlights From Fairfield County

Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Edward R Harris returned to Chillicothe after visiting Mrs Harris mother Mrs O F Peoples Professor George Starr Lasher spoke at the Fairfield County Teachers Institute in Lancaster Mr and Mrs L R Allen completed a two week motor trip through Canada and the eastern United States Mr and Mrs Hugh G Jefferson hosted Mr and Mrs Clarence Creath of Mt Sterling Mrs P G Moler of Los Angeles California visited her sister Mrs Earl T Dailey

Edward R. Harris Mary Peoples Chillicothe O. F. Peoples George Starr Lasher Fairfield County Teachers Institute Lancaster Mrs. L. R. Allen Canada United States Hugh G. Jefferson Mrs Clarence Creath Mt. Sterling P. G. Moler Los Angeles, Calif Earl T. Dailey

Local families attend reunions and visits in Ohio and Maryland

Mr and Mrs E E Jacobs and son and Mr Charles Pickering traveled to Baltimore to attend a Spanish American War veterans reunion. Mr and Mrs R C M Hastings and daughters Mildred and Mary Esther left for Columbus after visiting Mrs E C Woodworth. Mr and Mrs Charles Cameron also left for Columbus to visit the Hastings. Lieut Don McVay returned from Camp Sherman to spend the weekend with his mother.

E. E. Jacobs Charles Pickering Baltimore, Md R. C. M. Hastings Mildred Mary Esther Columbus E. C. Woodworth Charles Cameron Lieut Don McVay Camp Sherman

Teen football captain survives bullet deflection

Leo Vachon, captain of a Somersworth high school football team, was struck by a .22 caliber bullet that knocked out three teeth but caused no other injuries after a friend accidentally fired the rifle. The report notes the odd claim about tigers dragging prey uphill rather than downhill.

Somerworth N. H Leo Vachon Vachon

Golden Toy Leads Auction in Brown's Barn

Linda Gordon schemes to buy Golden Toy at a rural Kentucky sale while Uncle Sandy watches, Bruce Radford’s eastern buyers loom, and a sharp young exercise rider pushes for orderly bidding as a late arrival roadster interrupts the sale.

Linda Gordon Manhattan Blue Grass Bruce Radford Linda Sandy Monte Hill Radfords Bruce Brown New York Honey Colt Uncle Sandy Mr. Jenkins

Propitious Stars Promise Lucrative Turn In Fortunes

Propitious and progressive planetary configurations may break up old frustrations. Relaxed impediments could lead to an expensive, lucrative shift in fortunes. Those whose birthday it is face a productive year after stagnation, with potential beneficial investments, rising property values, or a bequest from an elder. A born child may be steady and studious, winning elder support and shaping a bright future.

Genevieve Kemble

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