The Athens Messenger Establishment and Affiliations
The Athens Messenger is part of a network including the American Newspaper Publishers Association the Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association and the United Press Telegraph Wire Report affiliations.
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Ohio Dailies
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press Associations
Weather Optimism For Bountiful Ohio Crops
Good weather is hoped to aid a new crop season in Ohio as the Ohio River rises and spring farming begins. The piece notes earlier frost damage, green shoots in greenhouses along the river, and many growers planning to plant potatoes and set seedlings. It urges readers to explore local markets and observe home grown produce along the river district.
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Ohio
Ohio River
Pomeroy
Middlesport
Ohio county government may be simplified to cut costs
A Columbus meeting seeks to simplify and consolidate Ohio county government. Advocates argue the current system is top heavy with high salaries and redundant offices. The push notes state accounting and inspection efforts improved efficiency and urges merging or eliminating offices to reduce tax burdens statewide.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Inspection Bureau
Japan Manchuria Invasion Seen As Necessity By Scholar
Professor Earl E Sperry of Syracuse University argues that European powers and the United States claim vast Far East territories leaving Japan with little room to expand. He says Japan’s invasion of Manchuria stems from necessity, not greed, as the nation faces population hunger and aims to avoid suffering from starvation.
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Manchuria
Earl E. Sperry
History Department
Syracuse University
Far East
Australia
Philippines
Japan
Bo Ineek
Orient
Dexter Fellows and Circus Fame Meet Quiet Life in Connecticut
In New York on April 5 the famed press agent Dexter Fellows is profiled as a publicist who memorizes editors and creates vivid hype yet lives simply in a Connecticut town. The piece contrasts his private life with circus glamour, notes his memory for people, and recalls anecdotes about Mabel Starke Claude Beatty Nero and Ubangi natives and a lottery tale.
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New York
Dexter Fellows
Fellows
Esaurus
Connecticut
Claude
Garden
Questions and Answers for Curious Readers in Washington
A Reuters style Q and A feature from The Frederic J. Haskin department answers readers on diverse topics. Topics include cribbage counts, stock market practices worldwide, the Texas State Fair attendance, Kaiser Wilhelm II entering Jerusalem, global population density, largest U S flowers, and presidential ballot languages.
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London Stock Exchange
Texas
Jerusalem
J. M
Kaiser
Germany
Europe
Agia
North America
Africa
South America
Australia
United States
Truth and Poetry of a Cat and an Oriole
A poem traces a cat’s quiet hunger for an oriole’s nest while sparing sparrows and mice. The speaker pities the creature’s hunger and contrasts instinct with human longing for unattainable goals.
Far East Point Note Cited for Comment
A brief remark referencing the Far East as a point worth remembering, indicating a caution or consideration in a broader discussion.
A Thought for Today From Samuel Verse
A short devotional note cites 1 Samuel 1 26 praising God for loving care and blessing beyond comparison as a personal reflection.
Athens news notes and university milestones from past records
State prohibition officers receive no salaries and take fines commission. The Mutual Home and Savings Association of Athens is Kiwanis sponsored. Athens City accounting examiners found bad books after four weeks. About 200 Elks attended Nelsonville Lodge smoker with two wrestling and four boxing bouts. Twenty years ago county workers repurposed courthouse room as a ladies rest and Athens County issued 385 white and eight colored marriage licenses in December. Attorney George W. Smith suspended from Ohio courts for a year. Ohio University expects almost 300 graduates this June with 74 from four year program. Senior class to wear caps and gowns April 10 pending weather.
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Ohio University
Yesterday's Cartoon Explains A Fish Nose In Market Tale
The piece notes Fischers and tasters in Hawaii, citing Duke Kahanamoku on Waikiki fish origins. It also debunks Ukulele origins from Portuguese guitar and outlines Hawaiian language basics with a teaser for tomorrow's segment on neck musicians.
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Waikiki
Duke Kahonamoku
Waikiki Beach
Honolulu
Hawaii
Messenger Public Forum Editor's Note
Editors note explains unsigned letters lack attribution and may not be published. It clarifies that opinions are those of contributors and not necessarily The Messenger's stance.
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Progeenile Public Forum
Messenger
Toledo Gas Rates and Global News Roundup
Editorial voices call for smart leadership to settle Toledo gas pricing on facts and fair return while avoiding political posturing. The column surveys Tulsa charity feeding costs, Rockefeller urban plans, Stalin and Mussolini, a Nice divorce case, and Britain’s new theater tax amid a mosaic of global notes.
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Flushing
Toledo
Official Road Map Offered for Fifteen Cents
The Athens Messenger promotes a large U S road map priced at fifteen cents. It covers all highways, national resort areas, and touring objectives in red with a reverse side listing motor laws, routes, distances between major cities, first aid, and tour planning guidance. Include the order coupon with your request.
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United States
State information bulletin from Washington Bureau
Information released from the Information Bureau under Director Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C provides state level updates and notices from the federal capital. The brief outlines administrative news and official actions affecting state operations and public records.
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The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Broadwell Residents Demand Bridge Action From County
A Broadwell letter to the Marietta Run bridge issue describes a washed out bridge, temporary planking, and a condemned rail trestle used as public crossing. With sixteen schoolchildren blocked by flood, residents urge county commissioners to complete abutments and provide a safe crossing. The note cites delayed county response and uneven treatment versus neighboring townships.
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Broadwell
Marietta Run
Pennergraph Lumber Company
Stewart R. PD
Ohio
Mar
American lady doctor defies age in swift Hawaii to Newark flight
The 84 year old Dr Grace Murray, among New York's first women doctors, flew from Hawaii to Newark in seven days by ship and plane, reportedly saying tired? Nonsense. The piece notes her courage echoing historic women who changed lives. Warden Lawes has reduced convict feeding costs in Sing Sing.
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Charlotte Corday
Marat
Hawaii
Newark
N. J
Grace Murray
New York
San Francisco
Spring Cleaning for the Mind and Home
A reflective guide urges busy mothers to schedule cleaning on rainy days, involve children in chores, and balance domestic duties with outdoor time. It recommends gradual room by room work, avoiding open windows, and using spring as a chance to refresh mind, heart, and soul while enjoying nature whenever possible.
Capitol Taxes Fund Sparkling Water for Senators
Washington April 5 The special writer reports that taxes fund various Senate expenses including about 415 cases of sparkling mineral water in 1981 at roughly $3940.69 and small items like bottle openers, mugs, barber shop services, and other fittings. The piece mocks the scope of discretionary spending and questions budget priorities.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of the
Milk rich meals help children get their daily quart
A mother quarrels with her daughter over drinking milk, then offers camouflage through chocolate syrup and milk rich dishes. The article outlines daily milk inclusion via hot cereal, cream soup, a mid afternoon chocolate drink, and milk based puddings like gelatine desserts. Spanish Cream with milk replaces water in traditional gelatine desserts and can be flavored variably.
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Dorothy
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