The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger lists publisher Frederick W. Bush and associates, notes weekly publication in Athens Ohio with broad regional reach, and provides advertising rates and subscription prices including carrier and mail options. It notes second class matter status and postal details under 1918 act.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens “Messenger Seting CO
Gordon K. Mish
Publianer
Mgr
Charlies H. Harris
Revere
Athens
Merrells New Patrolmen for Ohio Highway Safety
The Ohio state highway patrol will focus on Motor Vehicles laws and highway rules, with no search powers or strike duty. Director O W Merrell says the force will be a safety conservator, eliminating evasions and boosting state revenues by an estimated 3 million while costing about 163 thousand in the first year and 120 thousand thereafter.
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Ohio
O. W. Merrell
Highway Patrol
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Highway Department
Presidential trust and delegation in nation’s recovery debate
The article argues Roosevelt must balance recovering the economy with protecting national institutions. It warns against partisan appointments and urges leadership quality in subordinates. Patriotism should transcend party labels as Americans support the New Deal framework.
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Roosevelt
Merle Thorpe
Amer
Fewer relief list numbers as industrial shifts aid recovery
The article notes a smaller relief list in the district but slower decline than hoped. Many back to old jobs were not on relief, with reductions tied to broader employment and earnings. Calls to the relief line begin with workers who previously relied on savings or relatives.
Modern marriage an improvement over the old
Dorothy Dix argues marriage has improved over the old days. She notes women gained financial independence and both spouses now pursue equal partnership. The piece contrasts past drudgery and tyranny with present respect, personal liberty, and shared responsibility.
The Little Tree and the Dragon Book Story
A warm day story about a beloved small tree sheltering children and animals including Marta and King. King forgets a dragon book and the tree sighs, noting its stillness and desire to move. The piece contrasts a fairy tale mood with a broader essay on economic dependence and relief.
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Marta
King
Mythical Marks On An Adder Skin Remarked By A Poet
Ripley hka presents a whimsical note on mythical marks and a poet who defies mortal limits with a line across a bridge of exclamations. The piece cites a 1908 Pester Lloyd report about Austro Hungarian soldiers and a cartoon tease for tomorrow’s feature The Gift Magnificent.
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Terday
Pester Lloyd
Electric Shock Dangers and First Aid Steps
An article by Dr. Morris Fishbein outlines quick response to electric shock. Remove the victim from the live conductor with nonconductive aids and avoid handling. Initiate artificial respiration, call a physician, and monitor heart and breathing, with careful steps to prevent further shock.
President Not Fixing All Policies At This Time
Washington report notes economists split over Roosevelt monetary policy with no clear plan as recovery lags. NRA stamps to be issued and a quip about devaluation rumors marks the rapid pace of policymaking and curious notes on former prohibition administrators.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
London
NRA
Andrew W. Mellon
Washington
Treasury
Colored Messenger Boys
Lincoln Andrews
Roy Haynes
Amos Woodcock
Social News Briefs From Ocala and Nearby
Mrs. Frank Logan and Mrs. J. R. Slattery hosted five tables of bridge at Lena Slattery’s home. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Junod welcomed a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. James Kirby. Althea Miller visited with Mrs. Arthur Boyle. the Morris family vacationed in Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Brookins of Chauncey visited Millfield with Milton Brookins.
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Frank Logan
Ocala
Fla
J. R. Slattery
New York
Lena Slattery
South Court Street
George Junod
James Kirby
Carrie Junod
J. A. Miller
Althea
Arthur Boyle
North
Congress Street
P. C. Morris
Nelsonville
Michigan
Guy Brookins
Chauncey
Millfield
Mrs
Milton Brookins
Local social notes list a string of visiting guests and trips
Twenty years ago Miss Virgene and Miss Lucile Henry hosted their cousin Miss Jessie Owen of Federal Conductor and Mrs John Elder planned an extended Great Lakes boat trip. Dr and Mrs W B Bentley and family left for Maplewood New York to visit relatives. Mrs A S Bethel hosted the Athenian Art Cooking Club on West Washington Street. Miss Eugenia Mae Liston a public school music instructor at Ohio University departed for Wisconsin.
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Miss Virgene
Lucile Henry
Miss Jessie Owen
Federal
John Elder
Great Lakes
W. B. Bentley
Maplewood, New York
A. S. Bethel
West Washington Street
Athenian Art Cooking Club
Contributors urged to include full name and address
The Messenger reminds contributors that unsigned letters receive no consideration. Full name and address must appear with each submission to prove good faith.
Torch Light a Historic 1890s Local Paper
A short history recounts Torch Ohio’s Torch Light weekly from 1896 to 1888 edited by G W Deweese Cyrus Brewster and Wm Walden later changing staff. Tobey owned the press and store funding the paper which carried Home First The World Afterwards as its motto and featured local events churches weddings and socials.
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Torch
G. W. Deweese
Cyrus Brewster
Wm. Walden
Women Mission Society to Host Racine Auxiliary Dinner
Syracuse reports the Women s Foreign Missionary Society of Asbury Methodist Church will entertain the Racine Auxiliary at a 6 o clock dinner. Committee on arrangements includes Mrs Harvey Holter Mrs Bertha Duckworth and Miss Marcia Karr. Other local social notes include visits and travel by residents and a funeral.
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Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of
Asbury Methodist Church
Racine
Harvey Holter
Bertha Duckworth
Marcia Karr
Clarence Branch
G. L. Bogardus
Doris Branch
Columbus
Nonga Fleming
Parkersburg
J. E. Carleton
Hannah McBride
Louisa Wilson
Syracuse
Ruth Richards
Gallipolis
C. L. Arnold
Anna Karr
Ruth Covert
Local social notes from Albanyne and Athens events
The clipping lists numerous residents and families attending gatherings at Albanyne and Athens Fairgrounds and friends hosting evenings. Names include Mr and Mrs Howard, Edna Sunday, Donna Jean Mineny, C O Wingo, Donna Jean, Helen Dowier, and Sam Coe among others.
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Zaleski
One Howard
Athens Fairgrounds
Mis
Edna
Whaley
Gre Barron
Nelsonyillp
Dorsey
Helen Dowier
Ily
C. C
Sam Coe
Arnold
Gene
Columbus
Harry
Weed
G. H. Hyart
Cheshire Women's Home Miss Meet Set For Thursday Evening
A public meeting extends to Mr. and Mrs. R. S daughter Dorotha Joe at Buckeye Lake. Local families from Marietta Middletown and Gallipolis visit and attend events and funerals of Lon Wayne Russell and Ernest Kennedy as relatives gather in Ripley Columbus Detroit and Parkersburg.
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Womens
Dorotha Joe
Buckeye Lake
Galliplk
N. R. Ernest Kennedy
Columbus
Detroit
V. Sayre
Ripley
Southern General Puzzle Solution Preview
A mixed word and clue puzzle list featuring horizontal and vertical entries such as 9 Railroad 11 Sixtieth of a minute and 18 Armadillo, among others, plus various cross-reference hints and a final decryption prompt about which side the gibbon pictured belongs to.
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Bank of Venice
UM States
United States
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