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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1938

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Page Four Com Notice and Rates

The Athens Messenger details publication schedule and staff with wartime style rates and postage. It lists publisher Frederick W Bush and managing editor Major Charles H Harris, plus advertising office locations and subscription prices for several Ohio counties.

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

Time for frankness in Ohio governor race

The Ohio gubernatorial campaign opens with calls for candor from both Bricker and Sawyer on labor and school funding. Bricker pledges to keep government processes intact against labor influence while Sawyer faces scrutiny over ties to the CIO. Both should clarify positions on school debts and taxes as Governor Davey nears post tenure remarks.

Bricker Sawyer Ohio School Foundation Davey Ohio Washington Columbus

Money Well Spent in WPA Adult Night Schools

The piece argues that WPA funded adult night schools should expand and focus on everyday human interests. It notes past night schools improved and should become community educational agencies, with higher fall enrollment and vocational and educational aid for adults beyond high school age.

WPA

Have Right Idea Groups Fight Taxes Fight Tax Education

A group of American women organize to educate the public about taxes and their burden. They argue taxes are rising and now absorb about a quarter of wages, paid mainly by consumers through higher prices, prompting housewives to scrutinize politics and vote their own sentiments. The aim is public education and civic engagement to curb unnecessary taxation.

Advice for Politicians Condensed From A Minister’s Counsel

Mere dith Nicholson, United States minister to Nicaragua, writes to a young man considering a political career. He urges tolerance, listening, humility, independent thinking, and beginning with study of some government administration aspect. The remark implies such advice should be obvious and expected of any serious aspirant.

Meredith Nicholson United States Nicaragua Nicholson Jess

Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler

New York columnist Westbrook Pegler contends that the United States owes no debt to other races or nations for cultural contributions. He argues Americans financed their own advances through invention and homegrown talent, noting that foreign works became American through usage and reception rather than altruistic gifts.

New York America United States

Behind the Scenes In Washington

Roosevelt hints at staying out of the 1940 campaign if a conservative Democrat runs. He would back a liberal Republican like LaGuardia if the Democrats nominate Garner or a similar ally. Aligned aides see possible party realignment and a Roosevelt leadership shift if the 1940 convention diverges from his wishes. O Daniel rises in Texas with aid from big business and anti New Dealers call him conservative.

Washington Roosevelt White House Reepublicans Mayor LaGuardia New York Garner Bennett Clark Missouri LaGuardia Bolt W. Lee O'Daniel Texas O'Daniel Texas Machine O’daniel Donald Berwyn Downs Louisville Linda Mr. Brown Donald Brown Donald

Reaffirming essentials acknowledged by Nicholson

A brief remark notes a crying need for core elements and asserts Mr Nicholson understands this. The writer implies disappointment in the current state and urges acknowledgment of the fundamental issues.

WE the Women Modern Parents Clash Over Daughters Marriage

A June graduate disinherited for marrying a man deemed socially or financially unsuitable. Parents oppose independence and education while demanding obedience, arguing modern daughters need guidance they refuse to give. The piece critiques double standards in parental expectations and gender roles.

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Local History Notes From New Marshfield And Athens County

Moves and leases anchor a slice of historic life in Athens and New Marshfield. Laverty family relocates to Grosvenor Street while leasing 8 Franklin Avenue to Alpha Delta Pi. Old Swarm House, first hotel, becomes bank site later known as Withers House. Decorating for Athens Grange booth noted along with a Luckoff Store twinkler sign project. Republican County headquarters open in Palmer House. Farewell for Violet Latta honors and guest list. Ohio University names Columbus athletic director Frank Gullum, noted for coaching Harleys and Fuller Brothers. Camp Sherman visits announced by Colonel Rivers.

Swarm House New Marshfield The Bank Andrew Swaim Charles Withers Withers Frank B. Gullum Columbus Ohio University

Public Forum Letter Attacks Official Over WPA Struggles

A reader from Middleport laments unemployment and poverty in mining regions highlighting WPA relief, criticizes officials for payrolls and inaction, and urges autonomy to restore miners' rights and contracts while noting a shift from farm life to reliance on pensions and government aid. The piece cites specific names and dates, calling for accountability and renewed support for unemployed workers.

the Messenger Mr. Official WPA

Golden Toy Stakes Rift Drives Linda toward Card Horseland

Linda Gordon, a Manhattan journalist, returns to Blue Grass racing country chasing a big stake for Golden Toy. Bruce Radford, once a rival, reveals his motive and past debts from Uncle Sandy as Linda navigates love, ambition, and the tense racefront in Kentucky.

Linda Gordon Manhattan Blue Grass Bruce Radford Linda Sandy Monte Hill Trust Company Bruce Golden Toy Brown Donald

Rest the Only Cure for Fatigue and Sleep Loss

A reader asks about laymen self treatment to stay awake for night shifts and long drives. Fatigue worsens with chronic exposure, causing dull eyes, weight loss, irritability, and higher accident risk. Do not use caffeine or newer stimulant drugs in overdose. rest is the proper remedy.

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