The Athens Messenger and Herald notice pricing page
Page four listing subscription rates and publishing details for The Athens Messenger and Herald. Includes carrier and mail rates in multiple counties, and notes on obituary and small notice charges. Highlights include weekly and annual prices and distribution regions.
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John W. Cullen Seupany
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Clevelan
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
All-Out Aid for Cotton Promotes National Week
Between May 16 and 25 organized merchants nationwide launch one of the largest cotton promotion efforts in U S retail history. The Cotton Week drive aims to boost use of cotton and cotton products through window displays advertising and in-store promotions under the banner For America Buy Cottons.
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America
Rural fire protection a persistent local concern
Rural areas face repeated fire losses as farms and small villages lack protection. Calls for a centralized rural department cite high first costs but long term value for prevention, maintenance, and quick response, noting risks from backfiring cars and improper wiring while urging local upkeep and readiness.
Trade balance shifts as Latin America runs in surplus
The article notes a shift in U S Latin American trade due to the European war and a policy push. In February the U S exported 62 million to Latin America and imported 82 million, yielding a 20 million favorable balance for Latin America. Overall trade rose by 15 million from January.
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United States
Latin America
U. S
Alaska Defense Expands With Six New Airports
Alaska defense program advances as six new airports become usable ahead of winter. Names include Juneau Cordova Boundary Big Delta West Ruby and Nome in a 3 3 million dollar effort linking Alaska to Canada and the United States. The project began last fall and aims to defend remote boundaries and extend the defensive reach.
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Alaska
Juneau
Cordova
Boundary
Big Delta
West Ruby
Nome
Canada
United States
Dollar saved funds a nice new hat for milady
A breezy line notes saving money translates into purchasing a stylish hat for a lady. The sentiment links thrift to elegance, implying prudent spending brings rewards in fashion.
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Milady
Mexico shifts to allied stance in war effort
In Mexico City the fight against Nazi influence is deemed won as President Avila Camacho's government strengthens ties with the United States. Mexico seizes Axis ships, allows U S planes to fly toward the Panama Canal, and denounces Nazi acts while weighing England's role and Canada’s possible mediation. The shift reduces German leverage and underscores cooperative defense near the canal.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Washington
Avila Camacho
Panama Canal
Canal
Greece
Yugoslavia
Berlin
England
Britain
Great Britain
London
Canada
Henderson to Head OPACS signals shift in wartime power
Millville residents hail Leon Henderson after his presidential appointment as administrator of the Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply. The move is seen as a major gain for New Dealers, elevating Henderson to a role with vast control over prices and supplies, rivaling Knudsen in the defense effort.
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Washington
Millville
New Jersey
Leon Henderson
Millvillites
Swarthmore
Henderson
Bernard Baruch
Office of Price Administration
OPACS
Knudsen
Biggers
Nelson
Stettinius
OPM
Henderson, Opacs and Company
OEM
Office of Emergency Management
Public Transit Assumptions About Passenger Ability
The remark critiques how transit firms assume all riders are feeble and incompetent, noting that such views are common yet not entirely accurate. It discusses implications for service design and user inclusion within public transportation systems.
Chewing Gum as Casual Sculpture, Sloan Quip
Artist John Sloan calls chewing gum a form of sculpture, describing it as casual and unpremeditated. The remark underscores his playful view of everyday objects as art.
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John Sloan
Cutler Church Services Are Well Attended
Easter sunrise service at Centenary Methodist Church led by Rev. B. E. A. Ss. Allen. A church basement breakfast followed. Community notices report lodge meetings, social events, and visits among local families including Root, Place, Vincent, and Gotschall households. A free picture show is announced at Cutler ICCF Lodge Hall.
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Cora Freese
Leora Cleary
Mary Landers
S. E. Totman
West Penn Electric Co
Cutler 1.C.C.F. Lodge Hall
Women's Society of Christian Service
Harold Root
Phyllis
Cincinnati
M. E. Root
Earl Place
Louise
Virginia Place
Clifford Goddard
Sharon Lynn
Marietta
Ray Goddard
Roy Bond
Barlow
George Root
Lyle Basim
Carl Anderson
Karl Place
Rollin Vincent
Qualey
Ray Gotschell
Loretta
Melvin
Dublin
W. Va
E. E. Root
Hervey Fish
Dayton
Ray Gotschall
Gerald Root
Zanesville
Orland Kee
Harmony
D. F. Masters
David
Ralph
Arlo Masters
Youngstown
Dr. Dodds
Charles Fish
Pittsburg
Kansas
Ohio employment service reorganization appointee named
William Robinett of Athens was appointed by U S Secretary of Labor William Doak to reorganize Ohio's employment service. The Southern Ohio Electric Company hosted Nelsonville division employees and women guests at a dinner at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs D B Green entertained the Lydia Lash Evans Club. The Studio Club of Ohio University staged its annual dance drama in Memorial Auditorium directed by Ruth Alexander.
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William Robinett
Athens
United States Secretary of Labor
William Doak
Ohio
The
Southern Ohio Electric Company
Nelsonville Division
Presbyterian Church
Studio Club of
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Ruth Alexander
Athens W C T U holds county institute at Presbyterian Church
The county institute of the W C T U met in Athens at the Presbyterian Church with Mrs Florence D Richard state president as speaker. The Friendship Circle of Athens High School met at the First Methodist Church with Charlotte Junod presiding. The Red Cross prepared clothes for babies and children in Europe. A hurricane’s tail end moved through Athens. Dr Merwin and Dr Goldsberry moved offices to West Washington Street.
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County Institute of the
W.C.T.U
Athens
Presbyterian Church
Florence D. Richard
Friendship Circle of Athens High School
First Methodist Church
Charlotte Junod
Drs
Social Notes From Bradford Brighten Local Weekend
Bradford notes list residents visiting and returning home including Mrs Ella Hysell Mrs J E Kaylor Miss Teressa Caldwell and others. Couples Vernon Evans and Betty Carmen married Saturday and headed to Virginia for new jobs. Several locals illness or travel updates appear amid community life details.
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Bradford
Charles Eskew
Newport News
Virginia
John Eskew
Charles Buck
West Rutland
Frank Buck
Mary Buck
Holzer Hospital
Vernon Evans
Betty Carmen
Elm Trees Fall Like Ours: A Poet’s Corner Reflection
Mary Karch of Lakeview Ohio laments aging and loss in a reflective verse. The speaker recalls childhood swings under a diseased elm, noting time’s erosion from joy to fragility and the inevitability of death, drawing a parallel between trees and human life.
Kyger Social And Personal Highlights
Kyger residents report visits and family gatherings with the Bradbury and Rupe households. Bobby Thomas and family occupied the Mrs. C A Bradbury property. Amos Rufe recovers from an automobile injury. others from Huntington Canton Danville Columbus Portsmouth Storys Run join in weekend visits and home repairs progress.
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Kyger
Bobby Thomas
C. A. Bradbury
Thomas Bradbury
Poe
Huntington
Helen Kennedy
Middleport
Paul Gilmore
Canton
Roy Rife
New York
Horton Rife
Douglas
Jasper Lynch
Columbus
Cyrus Durst
Danville
Betty Bradbury
Chester Ward
Power of X-09 shocks Dr Hale lab scene
Carolyn learns the explosive claim of X-09 while tensions rise with Leana Sormi. Dr Hale worries over meals and duty as Carolyn departs after a tense night, leaving him grateful yet distracted by her presence and the lure of the work. Morning returns with questions of what “early” means.
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Dr. Hale
Carolyn
Leana
Leana Sormi
Miss Sormi
Robert Hale
Bob Hale
Tyler
Scientist Plans Secret Delivery of X-999 Case
Carolyn Tyler continues as secretary to Dr. Hale as he outlines a perilous project. The duo, with Leana Sormi, arrange a shadowy transport by night to a vacant farmhouse for a leaden case containing a dangerous explosive. A truck driver accompanies the transfer, raising Carolyn’s suspicions. To Be Continued.
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Dr. Hale
Carolyn
Robert Hale
Leana Sormi
Miss Tyler
Robert
Leana
Community Notices and Weekend Social Mentions
Local church notes Rev Green will preach Sunday morning after Sunday School. Golden Circle Class meets Friday night at B W Peck home with M A Epple in charge. A string of Sunday guests include the Williamsons of Ironton, the Saxtons of Dexter and Midd leport, the Nicholsons, Wisemans, and Epple families. Several residents visit relatives and attend area sales and hospitalities.
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MT. Union
Green
Golden Circle
B. W. Peck
M. A. Epple
Dana Williamson i
Ironton
Lewis Saxton
Dexter
W. R.saxton
Leland
Middleport
Harley Carr
Ernest Nicholson
W. Va
Dena Epple
Flatwoods
Glenn Turner
Carl
Delbert Turner
Dyesville
George Harmon
Athens
Frank Gotschall
Hyshyn
Montana
J. A. Gottschall
Mr. Gottschall
Charles King
Anna Grace
Bradbury
Social Notes From Carthage Engage Local Visits
Carthage Lottridge United Brethren Christian Endeavor met with Carrie Gainer on April 11 with 28 members present. Local families hosted Sunday dinners and guests included the Smiths and Lees, with several trips to Stewart and Parkersburg. Hospital admission noted for Mrs. Ellen Clark and food service at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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Carthage
J. L. Gaston
Ralph Allen
J. S. Gaston
Mary Imogene Nickoson
Audra Biddison
Stewart
Glenn Gaston
Parkersburg
Okey W
Russell Spears
Eloise Warner
Warner
Anna Chapman
Gladys Christy
Ellen Clark
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Opal Williams
Ida Atherton
Elmer Wright
Carrie Gainer
John Archer
William Kayser
William Nuzum
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