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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
4
A brief notice reports a public election event at a specific place. Details are legible for voters and officials, naming the location and the date of the polling. The item notes the election activity in the local community and urges participation.
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co publishes weekdays except Saturday with a large Sunday morning edition. Frederick W. Bush was publisher 1896 to 1929. Gordon K. Bush is publisher and GM. Charles H. Harris is managing editor. The paper is affiliated with major press associations and has national representatives in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland. Subscription rates list annual, semiannual, and weekly prices with regionally applied postage rates.
American students of world economics predict the Czechs will surrender to Hitler and remain balanced in Europe. The piece argues the loss of Sudeten Germans is offset by preserved Czech industry while Germany and Italy pursue expansion to ease economic pressures. It cautions dictators rely on new conquests to fuel their regimes and warns of escalating danger if fears drive nations to war.
Lee DeForest, a pioneer of modern radio, laments that early programs are poor and filled with excessive crooning and long commercial breaks. He imagined specialized stations with clear genres, yet listeners tune the dial to avoid the fluff while craving substance.
A Denver death recalls Homer Boughner, 89, who played in Rutgers versus Princeton’s first intercollegiate football game in 1869. Five decades on, football evolved from a casual 50-man match to a major college enterprise with stadiums, paid coaches, scouts, and recruiting campaigns, transforming college life and sports culture.
Westbrook Pegler argues that Sudeten Germans would be brutalized as traitors under Hitler’s policy. He cites a hypothetical Nazi-style classification to show the inhuman segregation and persecution any Sudeten German would face, including families, workers, and professionals.
Washington officials led by President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull believe Hitler aims at a German war of revenge against France. They argue concessions would strengthen Germany and threaten peace, while the U. S. seeks world peace through international trade agreements and cautious diplomacy amid European tensions.
The article notes that most investment trusts held just enough cash during the last market collapse to fund management salaries for about two years, highlighting fragile liquidity.
Michigan astronomers have produced a sun eruption reel that acts as a soothing counterpoint to the anxious barrage of contemporary news reels. The silent, steady images provide a tranquil contrast to the frenetic pace of modern media.
Lonnie S. Miles of Jerryville WV writes in The Messenger's Public Forum defending American unity. He argues against immigration and race mixing, cites biblical judgment, and laments foreigners with wealth while native Americans suffer unemployment. He questions charity versus national defense, urging white national solidarity.
Mr and Mrs P F Good announced the birth of a son. Mrs H J Ong led the Sayre Study Club. East Side School officers named for the year include Richard Imes as council president and Leslie Fultz as vice president with a staff of grade leaders and secretaries. Mary Ann Root achieved a high score at the Mary Ann Club meeting hosted by Mrs E D Cooley.
Dean Irma E. Voigt spoke at the Presbyterian Church as county YWCA War Work chairwoman. O A graduate Jack Gretcen was among U S aviators in the Loyalty Day Athens display. Mrs Alice Stevens advertised dressmaking at 10 Lancaster St. One Uncle Sam War Trophy Train with siren and trophies was to arrive in Athens. Rev GL Strecker named new pastor of First Methodist Church.
The article reviews rising stomach and duodenal ulcer deaths especially among men, noting uncertainty about causes and links to stress and infection. It contrasts gastric versus duodenal ulcers, cites varying death rates, and mentions treatment options from medical to surgical, highlighting James Roosevelt's surgical case.
Patricia McGraw faces a crossroads between love and the law as her fiancé Larry Kent awaits questioning in a hit and run case. Prosecutor Tom Sweeney plants questions while Pat weighs trust, fear, and a possible courtroom truth amid hospital witnesses and a looming examination.
Genevieve Kemble notes Friday September 30 brings sharp mental clarity yet many tricky and treacherous conditions. Watch for fraud and hidden verbiage in writings and agreements, especially for those with birthdays. A child born today may be guileless yet emotionally imaginative, potentially drawn into intrigues but with good intentions likely earning support from notable figures.
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