The Athens Messenger History and Circulation Details
The Athens Messenger established 1828 details show publishers TRE ATHENS MESSENGER & HERALD PRINTING CO Gordon K. Bush and Charles H. Harris as key personnel. It notes American newspaper associations and United Press affiliation with regional advertising and subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery across counties in Ohio.
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Prederick W. Bush
TRE Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
Senators Open Hearings on Labor Relations Act Reform
An 11 member Senate committee begins study of the National Labor Relations Act amid broad public disapproval. Hearings aim to consider amendments long blocked by officials and industry and labor allies alike seek a corrected, better drafted scheme for industrial peace.
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Senate
Senate Committee
Congress
Loretta Young Backs Beauty Aid For 10 Million Women
Loretta Young argues government should offer beauty treatments to all women, claiming turning 10,000,000 homely women into beauties benefits the nation more than building a battleship. She quips about costs and political risk for congressmen.
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Loretta Young
Miss Young
Loretta
Critique and Defense of American Democracy
The speaker argues that while the country is not perfect and faces criticism, it has achieved notable progress. They note the United States holds about half of the world’s telephones with 15.09 per 100 people, contrasting with Denmark and Sweden, and question whether democratic methods contribute to these outcomes.
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United States
Europe
Denmark
Sweden
Censorship Debate Over WPA Jokes Hampers Actors
The American Federation of Actors fined Bonnie Boice and Tommy Ladd ten dollars for cracking a joke about the WPA. The piece argues censorship by unions is as bad as government censorship and upholds freedom of satire and opinion for actors.
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American Federation of Actors
Bonnie Boice
Tommy Ladd
Don’t care who won the next presidential poll
A callous remark suggests backing any candidate to secure victory. The speaker implies loyalty to a chosen figure regardless of others’ identities. No concrete names or dates are provided.
Mussolini Eyed Turkey and Greece in Thanksgiving Tone
The report notes Mussolini showing envy toward Turkey and Greece as a far flung regional conflict reference. It frames his stance with seasonal metaphor suggesting opportunistic interests in southern Europe.
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Mussolini
Turkey
Greece
Hulls Reciprocal Trade Plan Amid Global Tension
Secretary Hull promoted a reciprocal trade program to reduce tariffs via negotiated agreements. By 1937 imports and exports rose with agreement nations, signaling success, though warlike Europe and German Italian blocs limited gains and threatened an orderly world.
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Washington
Hull
France
Congress
Commerce Department
Europe
Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene
Edwin M. Watson, now a White House secretary and brigadier general, is described as a long time war veteran and trusted aide to Roosevelt. The piece notes his West Point nickname Pa, his WWI service, posts as military attache in Paris and Brussels, and his close work with the president. It mentions his golf at Burning Tree, walks to the zoo, and a mounted swordfish loaned to a Washington restaurant, with plans to retire to Virginia as a gentleman farmer in about two years.
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Washington
Edwin M. Watson
White House
Wu Sever
Watson
West Point
Roosevelt
Pa” Watson
Ma” Watson
Son
France
Brest
Wilson
America
Paris
Brussels
Burning Tree Club
Steve Early
Zoo
Virginia
Border Patrol Romance Turns Plot With Hidden Note
Betty Mary Jordan, Sherry Kildare and Hope Kildare dog the trail of Luis Barro in Juarez cafe posing for a sketch and a secret note. She slips a coded message saying Barro is making love to her and plans to signal danger from her Montezuma Hotel room. The trio arms a plan to watch four floor windows for towels.
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Betty Mary Jordan
Border Patrol
Sheridan Starr
Hope Kildare
Starr
Luis Barro
Hetty Mary
Juares
Theu. S. A
Don Luis
Mexico
United States
Hope
Sherry
Betty Mary
Caballero
Montezuma
el Paso
Barro’s
Barro
Mister Kildare
Paso
Senor Barro
America
Luis
Sherry Goodby
Tower
Crow’s Nest
Sam
Montezuma Hotel
Danish Royals See Hollywood Monkeyshines in California
The Danish royal couple viewed entertainment antics during their California visit, encountering behavior they deemed as no longer confined to Denmark. The trip highlighted cultural contrasts and sparked discussions on public decorum and media attention.
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Hollywood
California
Denmark
Clark acts lovey dovey at marriage to Carole
Report says Clark behaved romantically at his wedding to Carole. The marriage mood is described as affectionate and genuine. The remark aligns with a popular perception of the couple as the real deal.
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Clark
Carole
Public Forum Letters Critique WPA Spending And Layoffs
A letter from William Swindell in Glouster protests WPA funding of investigations and argues workers should be laid off to stop salaries. He cites foremen and office staff, claims 403d layoffs, and accuses local bosses of political maneuvering while demanding wasteful spending end. M. Andrews of Athens adds his view on WPA versus teachers and weather-based layoff risks.
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the Messenger
WPA
Zanesville
Booth
Fellows
Federal
Sap
M. Andrews
Athens, R. D. 4
Quiz Answers From a Historical Knowledge Quiz
A series of factual Q A items cover early 20th century topics including the first president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Philip E Thomas life insurance values in the United States and worldwide meanings of Cheerio postage stamp sales in 1937 38 explanations of Drang nach Osten and the Federal Reserve Bank subscription rule for national banks and how Citizen Traffic Committees operate in multiple U S cities detailing cooperation cards to reduce traffic violations
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Philip E. Thomas
United States
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Bank
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Chiefs of Police
Erie
York
Lockport
Schenectady
Syracuse
N. Y
Grand Rapids
Starvation remark targets Mr. Lewis and government loyalty
Jas F Estys of Kanauga Gallia Co writes that if Mr Lewis urges a strike the government needs soldiers but will starve the workers into weakness. He questions whether Lewis can call himself American or is a traitor to the government and nation. April 17.
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the Messenger
Lewis
JAS. F. Estys
Kanauga
Gallia Co
Messenger Service Bureau Notice
Public notice urges readers to send questions to The Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington for factual information requests while noting legal and medical advice cannot be provided. It specifies mailing to 1013 13th St. in D C and identifies The Editor.
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Messenger's Service Bureau
Washington
Messenger’s Service Bureau
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Missionary Society Notes and Local Socials in Corning
Corning notes highlight Missionary Society events at the M E Church hosted by Myrta McCoy and Florence Hampson with devotions by Mrs. Henry Steady. Bridge club prize winners Eleanor Spence and Helen Garrison are named among attendees. various local residents are listed in visits and social calls.
Mrs Spence Hosts Euchre Club Evening
Mrs. Lorena Spence hosted a euchre gathering on Wednesday night. Prizes went to Genevieve Wright high Flora Briggs Floating and Mildred Ferguson low. Attending were Thelma Frasure Maude Hardy Lee Thomas and Hazel Edwards.
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Spence
Lorena Spence
Genevieve Wright
Flora Briggs
Mildred Ferguson
Thelma Frasure
Maude Hardy
Lee Thomas
Hazel Edwards
Birthday Party Held By Railroad Benevolent Group
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen gathered at IOOF Hall for a regular meeting. After the business portion officers and members went to Wilson's Tea Room to celebrate the birthdays of Grace Kochs Dorothy Gormley Ellen Charlton Lorene Penrod and Minnie Ballis.
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The
Brotherhood of Railroad
Ioof
Wilson's
Grace Kochs
Dorothy Gormley
Ellen Charlton
Lorene Penrod
Minnie Ballis
Martha Young
Winnie Mindigo
Mayme Stewart
Faye Gladden
Edith Nichols
Faculty Club Hosts Games and Lunch Night
Mrs. Lorene Penrod hosted a Faculty Club gathering on Wednesday night at her home. Prizes were won by Lenore Young Margaret Schlingerman and Edna Dew. A tasty lunch with favors was served to Isabella Marshall Edna Dew Lenore Young Alice Mae Wilson Anita Cady Margaret Schlingerman and Mrs. Penrod.
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Lorene Penrod
Lenore Young
Margaret Schlingerman
Edna Dew
Isabella Marshall
Alice Mae Wilson
Anita Cady
Funeral services for Mrs Eva Pierce held at home
Funeral services were conducted from the home Monday afternoon for Mrs Eva Pierce 78 of Glouster R D 2 who died at her home Saturday at 105 am She survived by two sons Merlin and Homer four grandchildren four brothers Owen Gladden Ringgold William Gladden Glouster R D 2 Carl Gladden McConnelsville Earnest Gladden Fayetsville NY two sisters Iva Chappelear Ringgold and Mrs George Martin Columbus Elder Chester Parsons officiated with burial in East Branch Cemetery.
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Eva Pierce
Glouster
Fayetsville
New York
Iva Chappelear
Ringgold
George Martin
Columbus
Chester Parsons
East Branch Cemetery
Spring Time Poem Verse by Mrs Cuckler
Poem celebrates arrival of spring with blooming wildflowers birds bees and fragrant air. It notes robin songs early mornings and happiness as winter passes and spring arrives through simple observable nature. The author Mrs John Cuckler Route No 5 Athens Ohio signs the piece.
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John Cuckler
Athens
Ohio
Health Hints on Strength for Delicate Children
The article explains that inherited body types affect height but healthful strength can be built from small frames. It warns parents against labeling frail children and outlines signs of heart-related weakness such as fatigue, breathlessness, pale lips, and dizziness. It advocates reducing stress, limiting long walks, and using rest periods plus a doctor guided reconstruction program with balanced relaxation and exercise.
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Charles Lanfrank
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Earl Wilson
Stickhorn
New Straitsville
White Cross Hospital
Carl Weiner
Chanute
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Frances DeMaro
Tommy
Frank Steffen
C. E. Starbuck
Emmaretta Hampson
Clark Hampson
Eagle Lodge
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Joe Fry
Allan Fry
Galton
Vaughn Scott
Billy and
Shirley
Cheshire
Marguerite Stinson
Florence Hampson
Crooksville
Steve Blackson
Grant Hospital
Frank Lamity
Squire Titko
Toledo
Pierce
A. C. Ballis
Middletown
Harry Batey
Bernard McClain
McClain
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
August Schlinger
Poet's Corner
DR. Morris Fishbein
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