The Athens Messenger and Heraldmast Publication Details
Publication data for The Athens Messenger and Herald includes publisher Frederick W. Bush 1896 to 1920 Gordon K. Bush as general manager and Cherries H. Harris as editor. It notes association memberships, AP affiliation, and advertising policies. Also lists subscription rates and distribution areas across counties.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Ting CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr. Cherries H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Eee
Athens Post Office
Bees Back Two Queens Per Colony In Senate Vote
Amid wartime din and New Deal debates, the Senate voted to spend 33 000 more on bee culture to allow two queen bees per colony. The piece notes bees boost pollination and honey production, comparing the program’s value to costly warships and urging expansion of surplus crops.
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Senate
United States
Typical American Motorist Profile in Ohio Petroleum Study
The Doakes family, typical American motorists, live in a small Ohio community and own a used four to five year old car. They travel mainly for work and shopping, with 8 500 miles yearly and 10 percent of trips beyond 30 miles. Their finances show modest income and assets, and they pay about 56 dollars in automobile taxes annually.
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John Doakes
Ohio
Doakes
Opportunities to Serve in National Defense
The article urges broad voluntary service for defense and announces a new air-raid observers corps open to half a million or more men and women. Observers will spot approaching enemy planes and relay instant reports with location direction and speed to a central HQ.
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National Defense
Army
Monument of Wren Replaced by Ruins of War
The article notes that Sir Christopher Wren's St Pauls plaque once memorializing his work is now buried beneath the ruins of the cathedral destroyed by war. Workers clearing the wreckage will find the plaque, yet the scene stands as a monument to another man whose tools are bomb and bullet.
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Christopher Wren
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London
Administration sees rising support for aiding Britain
Washington notes public sentiment turning toward further action to help Great Britain against Hitler. Editors, polls, and officials indicate readiness to back necessary measures while avoiding open hostilities, with steps like supplying torpedo boats and releasing Coast Guard cutters.
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Washington
Britain
Great Britain
Hitler
Gallup
Roosevelt’s deft answers define Washington press scene
Peter Edson notes how the President hosts semi weekly press conferences with dodging skills and a quick wit. He recalls exchanges on European war progress and a Canada talk turned German measles joke, plus sharp interruptions that derail awkward questions and reveal a seasoned political tact.
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Mackenzie King
Canada
Warm Springs
Intrigue and Signs Flood Oval Office Briefings
Reporters watch the president for clues in press conferences as signs and gestures become part of the political theater. Observers note the crowded room, the cigaret holder tilt, and facial cues as indicators of pending decisions and major world events.
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Washington
Oval Office
Miss Mary Whyte Crowned Prom Queen at Nelsonville High
Dancers chosen Miss Mary Whyte by popular vote for Nelsonville High School Junior-Senior Prom held at the Elks Hall. The East Ohio community noted events include anniversaries, alumni banquets, and a First M. E. Sunday School attendance of 776.
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Mary Whyte
Nelsonville High School
Elks Hall
M. E
Long Bottom Garden Club Meeting and Local News
Long Bottom Riverside Garden Club met Tuesday at Mrs. E L Clark's home with twelve members. Guest speaker T H McCormick from Marietta spoke on highways division landscape work with slides, accompanied by Mrs. McCormick. Next meeting set for May 6 with Mrs. J C Swan. Also noted: marriage of Richard L Coleman and Stella Eveline Jackson at W D Chambers home. Dr C S Morgan visiting relatives in Moundsville. fishing activity at Shade River. eight applicants for postmaster at Pomeroy. death of Dr F A Osborn in Athens. Mr and Mrs Edward Osborn visiting Cincinnati. Capt O E German and son Harold on Monongahela River. moves of Fred Young to Hayman home at Shade River mouth.
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Long Bottom
Riverside Garden Club
E. L. Clark
T. H. McCormick
Department of Highways
Marietta
McCormick
Francis Andrew
C. B. Hayman
J. C. Swan
Richard Lloyd Coleman
Fannie Adams
Stella Eveline Jackson
Middleport
W. D. Chambers
The
Christian Church
C. S. Morgan
Moundsville
Pomeroy
F. A. Osborn
Athens
Osborn
Edward Osborn
Cincinnati
O. E. German
Betty
Harold
Monongahela River
Fred Young
Mt. Olive
Shade River
Minersville Personal News Highlights Local Death and Births
Mrs Henry Bartels of Cleveland is noted for a passing, with son Armin previously omitted. An eight pound son was born Friday April 18 to Karl and Mrs Grueser in Dutchtown. Grandparents include Webb Whaley Zanesville and Velma Grueser. Earl Hartenbach of Athens visited with his parents. Local church events feature layman services at the Methodist Church Chester Charge led by Rev James Taylor with performances by Mrs Brown Mrs Stewart Glenna Rummel and Clara Custer. Glenna Rummel joined a radio broadcast on WPAR Parkersburg. Rev James Taylor set Sunday 7:30 pm services. illness notes include Theodore Grueser and Mrs Will Thomas throat infections.
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Minersville
Henry Bartels
Cleveland
Armin
Karl Grueser
Dutchtown
Webb Whaley
Zanesville
Velma Grueser
Earl Hartenbach
Athens
Sadie Brown
Ethel Stewart
Glenna Rummel
Clara Custer
Methodist Church
Chester
James Taylor
Brown
Mrs. Stewart
Miss Rummel
Miss Custer
John Custer
Clara
Glenna Rummell
Charleston
Gypsy Smith
James, Gates
Pomeroy
W. W. Hinshaw
Howard W. Burr
B. R. Lakin
Indianapolis
Pomeroy Church
WPAR
Parkersburg
Meigs County
Elizabeth Titus
Wayne H. Chase
Albany
Theodore Grueser
Will Thomas
Vinton County Court Notes Move To Close Courthouse Afternoons
County officials vote to close the courthouse on Thursday afternoons starting May 1 and stay open Saturday afternoons through May and June with possible extension to July and August. McArthur merchants also close Thursday afternoons. NYA reports 114 youth employed in Vinton County. A volunteer will fill May 12 draft call. Thomas Collins drafted previously due to illness. All 1,265 registrants received questionnaires. up to Order No 763 classified. Judge W R White sustains county attorney fees in murder trial case from 1939. Marriages licensed for Harry Wing and Carlene Ashmore, and Walter Hughes with Goldie Keeton. Real estate transfers recorded for Heidlers, Hewitts, and Frazees.
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Mcarthur
Vinton County
NYA
Robert Kleinschmidt
William Henderson
Henderson
Thomas Collins
W. R. White
Gallipolis
State of Ohio
Charlies O
Walter Lee Hughes
New Plymouth
Junior Class Presents Going on Seventeen Comedy
Corning High School\nJunior Class offers Going on Seventeen at the high school auditorium Friday April 25. Cast includes Pauline Toth Carl Lambert Amnarose Dunlap Winnie Roof John Mosier Jack Dawson Bill Post Clarence Esselstein Mary Jane Spence Rita Campbell Richard Walpole Juanita Duncan Elizabeth Love Helen Carrigan. Directed by Miss Elizabeth Kiplinger and Albert Miller. Curtain at eight o clock.
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Corning
Corning High School
Pauline Toth
Carl Lambert
Amnarose Dunlap
Winnie Roof
John Mosier
Jack Dawson
Bill Post
Clarence Esselstein
Mary Jane Spence
Rita Campbell
Richard Walpole
Juanita Duncan
Elizabeth Love
Helen Carrigan
Elizabeth Kiplinger
Albert Miller
Cut Up party highlights Corning high school faculty club
Corning high school faculty club held a social at Miss Veneta Wilson's Crooksville home Saturday night. Twelve members attended and prizes were awarded to Anita Cady Betty Lehman Martha Benedict and Ruth Latta. Hostesses planned a May 7 gathering at Miss Schlingerman's Kyle Addition home with Elizabeth Kiplinger assisting.
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Corning High School
Veneta Wilson
Crooksville
Anita Cady
Betty Lehman
Martha Benedict
Ruth Latta
Miss Wilson
Lorena Spence
Margaret Schlingerman
Elizabeth Kiplinger
Miss Schlingerman
Kyle
Rebekah Lodge Initiation Honors Local Members
Mrs. Christine Dawson and Miss Alpha Russel led the initiation at the Rebekah Lodge Friday evening. Mary Baxter Noble Grand Margaret Schlingerman vice grand Jessie Spence Chaplain Lydia Dew Past Noble Grand and the degree staff oversaw the ceremony.
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Christine Dawson
Alpha Russel
Rebekah Lodge
Mary Baxter
Noble Grand
Margaret Schlingerman
Jessie Spence
Lydia Dew
Sunflower Chapter OES Plans April Meeting and May Inspection
Worthy Matron Lora Longley asks all officers and members to attend the regular meeting on Monday night April 24. The Chapter inspection is set for May 5 at the Masonic Hall North Valley Street with lunch served.
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Lora Longley
Sunflower Chapter
O.E.S
Masonic Hall
North Valley St
Bake Sale Scheduled by Methodist Church Women
A bake sale will be held in the kitchen of the Methodist Church on Wednesday April 30 by the Women's Christian Service Society.
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Methodist Church
Women’s Christian Service Society
Euchre Club Meets at Mrs Elizabeth Quinn Home
Mrs Elizabeth Quinn hosts her euchre club on Wednesday evening. Two tables of players competed with Mrs Delores Radkoski claiming high prize and Mrs Florence Hampson taking low. Lunch was served to eight members.
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Elizabeth Quinn
Delores Radkoski
Florence Hampson
Ruth Spence Weds Harry A. Simpkins Jr in Toledo
Relatives announce the marriage of Mrs. Ruth Spence to Harry A. Simpkins Jr at the Methodist Church in Toledo on April 5. The couple plans to reside in Toledo.
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Toledo
Ruth Spence
Harry A. Simpkins, Jr
Simpkins
T N T Club Visits Shawnee Then Hosts Refreshments
The T N T Club traveled to Shawnee on Tuesday evening to visit member Mrs. Melinda Schlingerman. On return, Mrs. Mildred Ferguson hosted the group at her home with refreshments served to those present.
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Shawnee
T.N.T
Melinda Schlingerman
Mildred Ferguson
Pinochle Club Entertained at Briggs Home
The Pinochle Club gathered at the East Hill residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Briggs on Monday evening. Thelma Frasure won the high prize for women and Fred Gray won the high prize for men. Refreshments followed for sixteen attendees.
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Ralph Briggs
East Hill
Thelma Frasure
Fred Gray
Letart Falls Ladies Plan Play and Local Notices
Married Ladies Sunday School class met to plan an upcoming play. Funeral for Mrs. Joseph Roush attended by Varian and Webb families. Local residents reported visits, moves, and travels including Alberta Alexander in Columbus and Ernest Allen family in Chesapeake. Local schools closed Tuesday with a field day program in the afternoon.
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Letart Falls
William Varian
Burton Webb
Ralph Webb
Joseph Roush
Letart
W. Va
Lois Hayman
Norma McDade
Columbus
Alberta Alexander
Ernest Allen
Chesapeake
V. P. Laun
Hun
Ina Noll
Bert Grimm
Kathryn Wilson
Parkersburg
John Burnell
Charleston
Buren Darby
Dry Branch
Lillie Wagner
Henry Balser
E. W. Balser
Lizzie Roadarmor
William Carpenter
Sandyville
Bart Miller
Love Triangle Drives Quiet Power Plot in 1941 Serial
Carolyn overhears Leana's plea as Bob grapples with confessing love for Leana Sormi. Plans form to move the remaining X-009 west while power lines from Boulder Dam could aid experiments. A strained letter exchange tests loyalties and forces Carolyn to confront her own feelings.
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Carolyn
Leana
Bob
Boulder Dam
Leana Sormi
Robert
Denver
Arizona
Nevada
Choir Rehearsals for May Festival
Heath Methodist Church choir reorganizes for the district festival to be held in Gallipolis in May. The group joins other choirs for an inspiring program and plans a Sunday trip to Jackson for another rehearsal.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Gallipolis
Jackson
Carpenter Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings and Events
Sunday birthday dinner honored Mrs. Edna Boiston with guests including the Stanearts and the Perry family. A Columbia Grange spelling bee named team captains W. L Swett and John Rawlings as contestants. Miss Freda Rawlings received a Bible for 18 months of perfect attendance. Community updates cover visits, hospital stays, and moves among Carpenter residents.
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Carpenter
Edna Boiston
Henry Staneart
Keith Staneart
Cecil Staneart
Moses Perry
Andrew Hoyd
Bob Collins
Robert
Columbia Grange
W. L Swett
John Rawlings
Cassie Caster
Bessie Strong
Nina Chase
Oma Starkey
Dawn Dye
Freda Rawlings
Carpenter Sunday School
Blanche Gorby
Charles Rife
Mt. Gilead
Margaret Brooks
Ardis Cummings
Emerson Bigony
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Louise Anne
J. L. Rawlings
Columbus
Vira Rawlings
D. W. Dye
Meigs County
Pearlie Chaney
Mansfield
Frank Gotschall
Hysham
Montana
J. A. Gotschall
Gotschall
Clarence Ogdin
Ralph Turner
Walter Swett
Alta Cone
Pomeroy
Harley Pickett
Eddie Lou Howery
Athens
Mont Howell
Gallipolis
Walter Holiday
Cecil McLeod
Carl Shenefield
Edgar Weyand
Earl Spires
Rex Shenefield
Claire Dale Stansbury
Cottrill Place
J. A. Turner
Florida
Mt Union Personal And Social Notes
Rev Green preached Sunday morning. Golden Circle Class meets May 2 at the Stewart home with Mrs Hartley in charge on the topic Mother. Sunday School attendance was 41. Mr and Mrs Charles King plan to move from Bradbury to the Esselstine farm. Numerous Sunday visits noted among local families including Nicholsons, Carrs, and Turners.
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MT. Union
Green
Golden Circle
Howard Stewart
Margaret Hartley
Reverend Green
Charles King
Esselstine
Bradbury
Clarence Foley
Adaline Foley
Carpenter
Robert Willie
Columbus
John Nicholson
Ernest Carr
Harrisonville
Harl Carr
Char King
Glenn Turner
Carr
Kert Turner
Dyesville
A. R. Caster
Athens
Frank Wood
Carl
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