Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. Notice
Historical advertiser page for The Athens Messenger outlines publication details, staff roles, associations, and circulation options. It lists subscription rates, offices, and mailing zones for Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton and Washington Counties with annual and short-term pricing.
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Prederice W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mer. Charlies B. Garria
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
We Build Ships and Strengthen a Nation
In three months the United States rose from fourth to second in world shipbuilding, behind Britain and above Germany and Japan. The growing merchant marine is seen as a vital asset for peace or war, ensuring freedom of choice and supporting armed forces if needed. Ships Will Win the War echoes again as ships mean independence.
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United States
Britain
Germany
Japan
Not War Threats Ripple Through Global Ties
A Swiss visitor in Chicago on a two month business trip is recalled home by a telegram ordering military mobilization as a reservist. The incident underscores how global war jitters affect ordinary lives and unfinished business worldwide.
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Chicago
United States
Switzerland
Zurich
Russia tests underground coal burning for in situ production
A Soviet inspired method would burn coal underground to extract gas and products without mining. If adopted widely it could eliminate underground miners, leaving only surface technicians. The idea threatens US coal jobs as demand declines and displacement rises.
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Russia
Soviet Union
United States
Man Leads Pack of Howling Dogs to Court
In Buffalo a man named Adam Wachowicz was found at 4 a.m. leading about 29 dogs in a loud chorus. Neighbors called police and a judge ordered him to stop howling for three years, a punishment many viewed as odd but likely to silence the late night scene.
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Adam Wachowicz
Buffalo
Adam
Silly Season Opens Early Amid Global Tension
A humorous column notes the early arrival of the Silly Season with guppy gulpers and kiss marathons as tension from world affairs colors the headlines. The piece muses that serious times push pranksters to outdo themselves while leaders urge youths toward conflict.
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Yesteryear
North Pole
Garner Seen As Quiet Influencer In Roosevelt Era
Washington observers note Vice President Garner speaks rarely since 1936 and has avoided leading anti Roosevelt forces. Endorsements from Republicans in Dallas suggest cautious support for Garner if conservatives win the nomination. Roosevelt counters by warning against departing from New Deal policies. Garner’s past Philadelphia pledge contrasted with current anti administration currents.
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Roosevelt
Garner
Washington
Congress
Philadelphia
Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene
Bruce Catton analyzes a proposed pump priming plan focused on government lending rather than direct spending. He explains the assets and potential credit capacity of existing agencies and the political obstacles to consolidating lending bodies into a single vast instrument.
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Bruce Catton
Washington
Letters Skeptical of Coal Wage Differences
Athens Ohio resident James A Farrell argues Ohio coal mines pay higher extraction costs than Pocahontas Tug River fields. He cites wage disparities tied to John L Lewis and calls for a uniform wage agreement or a 25 cent import tax on higher priced coal to protect Ohio interests.
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the Messenger
Columbus
Pocahontas
Ohio
Pocahontas-Tug River
Virginias
John L. Lewis
International Umw
Fairgrounds
Johnny
UMW
Chauncey, O
Chauncey
Pocahontas- Tug River
James A. Farrell
Athens
Replies to Gibson attack inconsistent WPA relief in Athens County
The writer charges Athens County WPA relief officials with political discrimination in favor of former Democrats, claims unqualified foremen were kept on WPA roles, and alleges coverups and worse than Prohibition racketeering. He warns that if records match Zanesville, both county and state files are wrong and Democrat oversight is at fault.
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the Messenger
L. C. Gibson
District 3
WPA
Zanesville
Sunday Messenger
Athens County
Davey
Gibson
Democrat Party
Athens
Pictures of seven Congress women in 1930s era page
A collage of seven Congress women appears on page eight. Mrs D A Rannells from Logan reads a Civil War paper at the Governor Worthington Chapter DA R meeting. Ohio gasoline tax rose to four cents, up from two in 1925 and three in 1927. Chester High School staged The Sunbonnet Girl. Chauncey-Dover Senior Class planned Aaron Boggs Freshman with a cast listed among many names.
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D. A. Rannells
Logan
Governor Worthington Chapter
Ohio
Chauncey-Dover High School
Aaron Boggs
Leland Southerton
Lloyd Thomas
Ben Ferrell
Elsworth Tracy
Henry Richardson
Paul Howard
Ernest Wade
Carrol Tippett
Lucy Nye
Mildred Weiss
Audrey Johnston
Hazel Harvey
Elsie Rankin
Alice Dew
Gwen Andrews
Evelyn Foughty
Earl Nicholson
Harold Chadwick
Homer Omen
Wayne Smith
Charles Shields
Lucille Jackson
Lucille Speary
Thelma Linscott
Pauline Daugherty
Navy Yeomanette Mrs Baird Discharged in Norfolk
Mrs Walter Baird also known as Nona Cas ley received her discharge as a yeomanette in the navy at Norfolk Virginia. A series of local public events include a surprise shower for Mrs Dwight Junod and farewell receptions for local couples. Prosecutor Bartels spoke for the Victory Loan at a Canaanville meeting with county officials and others giving talks in Chauncey Jerseyville Coolville and Albany.
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Walter Baird
Nona Casley
Navy
Norfolk, Va
Bartels
Canaanville
Worstell
Chauncey
Fred Alderman
Jerseyville
W. E. Connor
Coolville
J. J. Schmidt
Albany
The Wreck Ends A Happy Ride In Tragic Woe
A bright day ends in tragedy as a speeding couple near a railroad tracks collide. Edith Cole from Glouster California and a Marion College student are named among the victims. Police in Kansas City curb speed by delaying late drivers, keeping keys for 30 to 40 minutes.
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Edith Cole
Glouster
Marion College
Marion
Ind
Kansas City
Border Adventure at Luis Barro Ranch Intrigue Escalates
Betty Mary Jordan infiltrates Luis Barro's ranch to gather smuggling details while Sheridan Starr and Hope Kil dare face a dangerous trap. Betty learns about a covert New Channel Crossing and the dangers of Barro's guards as she plans an escape and return to El Paso with crucial information.
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Betty Mary Jordan
Border Patrol
Sheridan Starr
Hope Kildare
Starr
Luis Barro
Hope
Betty Mary
Barro
Mexico
Barry
Luis
Sherry
el Paso
United States
Don Luis
Senorita
Goodby
Durango
Zacatecas
Luis Faustino Rodarte Y Barro
Answers to Miscellaneous Historical Inquiries
A compiled Q and A showing practical lube recipe boiling times and ingredient measures. It also explains why early presidents were British subjects by birth under colonial rule and later independence, plus lists coal derivatives and miscellaneous trivia on bears postage rates census counts and American Legion statistics.
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United States
American Legion
Questions Answered by The Messenger Service Bureau
The message urges readers to send questions to The Messenger Service Bureau at 1013 13th St Washington D C for fact inquiries while noting legal and medical advice cannot be given. It states a three cent stamp is enclosed for reply and emphasizes proper addressing to the editors.
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Messenger
Washington
Reau
13Th St
Washington, D. C
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