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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1939

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Page Four Notices and Rates

Local page lists publication details for The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. including staff names, office locations, association memberships, and subscription rates. Provides service area by counties and pricing for various terms.

Setartichee Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Geo. Mgr Charles H Harria Ector T American Newspaper Publishers Association Obie Acdit Bureau of Circulation Obie Newspaper Association Inand Presa Associaton United Frese Betiews Jomm W. Culles Company Chicago New York Cetre Cleveland Athens Gollia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington Bis Tom Weeks

Propaganda and truth in wartime reporting

A reflective essay argues that wartime propaganda is inevitable and that the public should evaluate reports with time and cross-checking. It praises American correspondents for responsibility while stressing censorship limits and the need to weigh source credibility before forming one’s own view of events.

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Farmers' Short End of Milk Pricing Revealed

A Twentieth Century Fund study on distribution costs shows most of the consumer milk dollar goes to non-farm costs. A Chicago company documented that farmers receive about 3 3/4 cents per dollar, workers take 42 cents, and the rest covers plant, bottles, taxes, transport, and other expenses. the firm even claimed a loss of nearly two cents per quart.

Twentieth Century Fund Chicago

United States to Benefit from South American Trade Shifts

The wall of war costs drives Salvadorean contracts to North American firms, as Europe’s nations fight. The piece argues US firms will secure highway and building projects, seen as a step toward stronger postwar cooperation with South American neighbors.

United States South America Salvador Ther

Curfew Suggestion for Dogs Stirs Jersey Health Debate

A New Jersey health officer proposes a night curfew to control roaming dogs. The two party line debate raises questions about enforcement and canine reporting behavior. Meanwhile a separate report notes a German banana incident and a ship running aground in a traditional fashion.

New Jersey

Clapper Critiques Congress On Arms Embargo Debate

Raymond Clapper argues Congress faces a split battle over repealing the arms embargo, warning against a dirty fight that could drag the nation toward war. He notes a key bloc of senators opposing Roosevelt and highlights fears of war profits and executive power amid partisan maneuvering.

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Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene

Washington analysis weighs potential censorship powers under a state of limited national emergency. The President could nearly control radio by law, even seize stations, but the Federal Communications Commission doubts such action. Press censorship remains unlikely while neutrality holds.

Washington Roosevelt United States Federsl Commencations Commission

Questions and Answers from The Messenger Service Bureau

Questions and answers from The Messenger Bureau provide trivia on wreath counts at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in 1938, gasolines, early trading posts, voter ages, constellations, old age benefit calculations, women in the U.S. Senate, the Soaring Society of America, state taxation of federal salaries, and a hair’s breadth measurement.

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Turn of the Tide and Poems by Led a Sams and Ben T. Clouston

Messenger readers share lines in Poet's Corner with verses about time and memory. Led a Sams from Nelsonville Ohio writes of bidding farewell to a loved one and time's tide. Ben T. Clouston from Nelsonville Ohio reflects on leaving unfinished plans and moving forward with faith.

Ben T. Clouston Nelsonville Ohio

Buck Kelley Urged as Athens County Republican Chairman

In a letter to the editor from Coolville dated Sept 11, a veteran praises Buck Kelley for his popularity at a Sunday Athens picnic and argues he would make a strong Republican chairman for Athens County, criticizing current chairman Wilson's efficiency.

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Sleep Experts Offer Insights On Baby Rest And Bedtime

Dr. Nathaniel Kleitman of the University of Chicago reviews factors affecting infant sleep. Proper feeding, environment, and quiet help babies sleep. rocking and monotonous lullabies are discouraged as hypnotic. Nighttime routines and daytime naps are debated, with emphasis on avoiding activities that delay sleep and promoting healthy bed habits.

Nathaniel Kleitman University of Chicago Kiecitman

Anniversary party stirs turmoil in the Harkness circle

Marian Harkness plans a Saturday anniversary celebration to soothe a strained marriage with Dan. She invites Amy Ellen Sands and others, hoping Carma and Randy Means might spark new ties. Dolly supports the plan as marital tensions flare over past clashes.

Marian Harkness Dan Markness Dolly Harkness Dan Sally Blake Ambilioes Marian Bill Amy Ellen Chicago Bul Tinley Motors Carma Randy Deni Dolly Oda Amy Ellen Sands Randy Means Cally Marion Delly Davenport Pete the Oecasion

Carpenter Granges Share Program Across Two Towns

Columbia Grange members entertained Harrisonville and Albany Granges with a varied program including instrumental music drama and singing. The event coincided with new member reinstatements and community notices such as a birthday surprise and a forthcoming miscellaneous shower for Walter Swett and Jean Gotsehall. Floyd Bolton remains critically ill after surgery.

Carpenter Columbia Grange Harrisonville Grange W. H. Hampton W. S. Swett James Smith Hildred Steward Columbia Grance Albany Grange Albany E. A. McCall Thelma McCall Floyd Bolton Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Orville Whittington Reedy Buffalo W. Va Donald Cone Clyde Morris Joe Rife Howard Collins Fernie Perry Martha Brooks Irene Stout Francis Marie Bobo Carealyn Heleem Fern Nixon Donna Catharine Tewksbury Junior Steinmers Homer Grostuck Howard Grostuck Miss Kellogg Mr. Howery Dale Dye Guy Dean Nina Dean Lee Henderson Long Bottom Junior Dye Ray Jordan Chillicothe Mra Daisy Rawlings William Combs Copley Daisy Moore Columbus Carrie Morrison Walter Swett Jean Gotsehall Laurel Grange Dyesville

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