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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1939
Page
6
Column reflects on early war sentiment in the United States. Citizens accept sinking of the Athenia with restraint, while government readiness and financial controls stabilize. Concerns include espionage policing, civil liberties, and avoiding a witch hunt while maintaining unity and informed debate.
The piece notes the South gaining new industries while Northern factories shrink, with North Carolina Alabama and Tennessee cited as examples. It reports Mississippi producing more manufactured goods than farm output last year and warns of artificial stimulation threatening larger northern cities. It argues regional changes emerge slowly and affect individual livelihoods.
A local column highlights the Ohio River from Gallipolis to Pomeroy as an undeveloped inland lake with long unobstructed water, rugged shores, and potential for summer homes, boats, and resorts. It urges residents to recognize and develop these leisure opportunities nearby.
A young Polish couple wed in Chelsea England as an air raid warning sent them to a bomb proof shelter beneath the registrar's office. They spent the first ten minutes of their honeymoon in the shelter while the city ducked for cover during the attack. The scene turned the wedding rice shower into a wartime anecdote.
Bruce Catton surveys the Washington scene focusing on Earl Browder's appearance before Congress. He notes Browder's responsive defense and the committee's growing skepticism over the CPA's independence and Moscow influence. The piece also touches on wartime shipping, refugees, and the changing role of the American merchant marine.
A reader Q and A feature lists concise historian style answers on topics from Major John Pitcairn to Manhattan purchase and World War postage. It covers military, natural history, immigration, home loans, and varnish thinning with brief factual responses.
Poetical verse about fading summer and recollections with vivid nature imagery. Concludes with the contributor’s name and address: Mrs. Nora C. Hesson, 25 Moore Ave, Athens, Ohio.
Health article explains germ control for clothing and instruments detailing boiling in soda, steam and hot air sterilization ranges, moisture effects on oils, and risks with rubber leather. It notes methods for brushes, metals, and preservatives, plus sunlight and drying as germ killers. It ends with a San Jose court ruling that empty pocket picking remains a crime.
The writer Neil Smith from Long Bottom Ohio criticizes Mr. Parks and the odor cited on entering Pom eroy as rotten politics. He accuses WPA offices of favoritism and notes job loss for the needy while farm owners and bankers stay employed.
Marian Harkness recalls courtship and the clash over working wives in the lead up to her marriage to Dan. She questions career plans as Dan insists on the traditional role he provides, revealing fear, sacrifice, and a tense, evolving partnership.
All York Township schools opened today. Many township high school students plan to enroll at Buchtel High School this year. The Kimberly School hosted a monthly meeting of elementary teachers called by Supt. Linscott. A large family dinner honored Ilia Richardson's marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Clary and daughter of Detroit visited Mr. and Mrs. George Beal last weekend. Ralph Ayers of Willoughby is visiting friends here. A stork shower was held for Mrs. Ivan Dawley at her home. Mrs. Margaret Claggett and children of Dayton visited Lev Wolfe. Floyd Champ and daughter are visiting Lev Wolfe. Edna Beal spent Wednesday in Logan visiting her daughter Mrs. George Spang. Muriel Shutz of Barberton visited Charlie Shultz, and Charles Shultz of Newark visited Charlie Shultz. Wilma Spencer of Barberton visited Flora Shultz Sunday.
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