The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
Athens newspaper profiles date established 1825 with publisher Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush. Notes weekly weekday editions and a large Sunday issue, plus memberships in press associations. Subscriptions list carrier and mail prices by region and duration. extra rates for outlying zones.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charles H. Harris
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gallia
Laon
Morgan
Vinton
Ear
Wake Up America Urges Total War And Unity
A rallying wartime editorial calls for admitting a full war stance against Germany and Japan, ending delays, and uniting Americans. It blames leaders for evasive politics, urges immediate production of arms and ships, and condemns subversive elements as threats to national resolve.
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Britain
Germany
England
Russia
Alaska
Japan
South America
America
Anchors Lacking for Floater Problem After War
The piece argues postwar migration of tramp families, the drifting poor and their kin will strain defense centers and social services. It warns communities face housing and feeding large migratory groups, with planners needing to address long term settlement and anchors for these families.
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Sam
Theii
Balkan War's Outcome May Shape U S Involvement in War
Washington observers say the Balkan campaign could decide whether the United States sends an expeditionary force to Europe. Military experts note Greece and Yugoslavia resistance may open Balkan land routes, affecting supply lines and possible U S convoy or tech roles before any troop deployment.
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Washington
United States
Ross Rizley
Oklahoma
Europe
Britain
Germany
Rep
Rizley
Balkan
Greece
Yugoslavia
France
Low Countries
Balkans
Mediterranean
Red Sea
England
Washington's cherry blossoms draw crowds and events
Peter Edson notes Washington braces for the annual cherry blossom festival era. The queen Nancy Strong and court will parade from the Tidal Basin, weather permitting, with coronations and photography amid a crush of visitors. Conventions, Easter events, and school trips compound the crowd as the city plans for record turnout.
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Washington
Nancy Strong
Washington Monument
John H. Overton
Alexandria
Nancy
Daughters of the American Revolution
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Southern Society of Philosophy and Psychology
Protestant Episcopal Church
National Cathedral
Red Cross
United States Chamber of Commerce
White House
Ohio
Boston Park
Union Station
Public Forum Letter Warns Against War Propaganda
Leonard Tucker of Athens writes that current war propaganda appeals to sentiment over reason. He argues truth comes from calm reasoning and intellect, warns propaganda stirs hate and violence, and cites historic examples to urge readers to resist sensationalism. Signed April 6.
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the Messenger
Animal Kingdom
Calvary
Nicholas Longworth Dies At 83 Pneumonia Claim
Nicholas Longworth former speaker of the House in the 69th 70th and 71st Congresses died from pneumonia. Athens High School student Herbert J Hartman led the general scholarship contests as top scorer. W J Davis of New Straitsville was installed as exalted ruler of the Logan Lodge of Elks succeeding W D Braddock. Mrs W J Trautwein hosted the Needle Craft Club gathering at Limberlost Tea House.
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Nicholas Longworth
House of Representatives
Herbert J. Hartman
Athens
W. J. Davis
New Straitsville
The
Logan Lodge of Elks
W. D. Braddock
W. J. Trautwein
Needle Craft Club
Limberlost Tea House
Robbery Foiled at Pomeroy Express Office
In the Pomeroy express office an attempted robbery was foiled by E F Broomball and F E Camp who were present. Superintendent C E Stailey returned from Columbus after attending the Ohio State Educational Conference. Higley Study Circle met with Mrs Jennie ODell at Lindley Hall with Mrs George Junod presiding. Members Walter Cameron Gordon Bush Cletus Patterson and Laurence Keller attended a Beta Theta Pi tenth district convention in Cincinnati.
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Pomeroy Express
E. F. Broomball
F. E. Camp
C. E. Stailey
Columbus
Ohio State Educational Conference
Higley
Jennie O'Dell
Lindley Hall
George Junod
Walter Cameron
Gordon Bush
Cletus Patterson
Laurence Keller
Cincinnati
Beta Kappa
Beta Theta Pi
Easter Thought by Patricia Daugherty
Poem notes Christ died to make men holy and sinners reject the knock at their heart. Despite blood shed for purification, the speaker laments continued sin as Patricia Daugherty, 10, Carbondale, Ohio, signs the verse.
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Patricia Daugherty
Carbondale
Ohio
Minersville Woman Is Badly Burned
Mrs. Jack Stivers suffered facial and arm burns while fighting a weed fire on Hartenbach hill behind her home. She had a heart attack, was pulled from flames by John Hitchens, and is not believed to be dangerously injured.
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Minersville
Jack Stivers
Hartenbach Hill
Methodist Church
Syracuse
George Hartenbach
Mansfield
Earl Hartenbach
Jane
Billy Woods
Gallipolis
Charles Withrow
New Haven
George Roush
Withrow
Laura Grueser
Martha Bryant
Middleport
Bryant
George Daniels
Hugh Daniels
Diana
Racine
John Burnell
Grantsville
W. Va
Ruth, Daniels
Burnell
Charles Russell
Margaret Hartenbach
North Carolina
John Houdashelt
Parkersburg
Massive U.S. Phone Traffic Reported Daily
The average American makes 223 calls yearly and 1000 calls per second handle over 91 million calls each day. This reflects vast telephone activity across the country.
Beatrice confronts theft of her fashion idea at store
Beatrice and Anthony confront a merchandise manager who stole their coordinated clothes concept. Beatrice urges action to prove credit and seek justice while Anthony worries about risking her job. They plan to involve the general superintendent as Beatrice refuses to back down.
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Bee
Toby
Vera
Anthony
Thony
Beatrice
Mr. Fletcher
Hooper Ridge Social Notes Sunday School Resumes
Hooper Ridge resumes Sunday School on April 6 after winter closure with Bible School at 10 each Sunday. Plans are underway to organize Sunday School on Easter Sunday. Local families visit and recoveries noted at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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Hooper Ridge
Marion Snyder
Gerald Bryan
Taylor Ridge
Israel Linscot
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Gene Keirns
Harmon Keirns
D. E. Kasler
Harvey Wolfe
Forest Mingus
Athens
Coy M
Chesterhill News Briefs Move and Visits Around Town
Mayle family moves to C T Huffman farm near Plantsville after selling Spurrier Ridge property to Fredy Adrian. Mrs Yarnell and Mrs Newburn return from work and travel. Miss Kinsey and Mrs Hill visit relatives. Local residents healings and relocations noted including Fawcett operation at Cleveland Clinic.
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Chesterhill
Rockford
Mayle
C. T. Huffman
Plantsville
Mr. Mayle
Spurrier Ridge
Fredy Adrian
Rana Yarnell
McConnelsville
Vera Newburn
Youngstown
William Carr
Newburn
Fred Kirkbride
Good Samaritan Hospital
Zanesville
Hny
Wayne Woodward
Annie Mingus
Nowata
Okla
Eva Young
Alice Carpenter
Gertrude King
Canton
Carl Barnes
Lima
G. J. Hill
Emily Kinsey
Fred McIntorf
Florida
F. S. Selby
Marietta
Hillman
Beach City
Wi Green
Cor Mercer
Mill St
Clifford Ashcraft
Martin Porter
Margery Fawcett
Ohio Wesleyan University
G. E. Fawcett
Cleveland Clinic
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