The Athens Messenger Publication Details
The Athens Messenger establishes its 1825 roots with Prederick W. Bush as publisher from 1806 to 1929. It lists editors managers and associates, notes associations and agencies, and records mailing and publishing details for the Athens post office.
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W. Bush
Werald Printing CO
Mgr
Charies
Paarmerican Newspaper, Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Subscription Rates By Carrier and Mail in Several Counties
Rates list for nine counties including Athens Gallia Hocking Meigseseen Vinton and Washington with prices: One year 4.56 six months 2.50 ten weeks 1.00 and one week extra postage. Rates apply to other regions on request.
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Ne & Week
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigseseen
Vinton
Washington
What For A Nation Safeguarding Its World Position
The piece warns that complacency dangers public defense. It argues America must sustain training and armament plans despite distant threats, or risk losing strategic influence. It cautions against overreliance on demobilization, emphasizes economic warfare risks, and urges aiming for a strong world position regardless of immediate conflict.
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France
England
Europe
South
Central America
Germany
United States
America
British Empire
Public Interest Ruling on Radio Broadcasts and Foreign Language Programs
An Indiana radio station's decision to bar a German language group from broadcasting is defended as serving the public interest despite a $400 weekly income loss. The piece argues subversive forces would pay millions to propagandize, the first rejection over national defense concerns, and emphasizes that broadcasting must serve public interest over minority claims, as operators are trustees of the people.
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Indiana
Doctors say strain can bring on a cold
A wry quote frames the idea that emotional strain may trigger illness. The note hints at a humorous take on modern life, suggesting allergies to dramatic cinema and a man who ignores what rises above may settle for the low path.
Johnsons Daily Comment on Lindbergh Debate and War Policy
Hugh Johnson critiques Senate debate on Lindbergh speech and New Deal policy. He characterizes Pepper, Lee, and Minton as fanatical and questions fears of war, while defending free speech and warning against totalitarian influence. He cites Pershing, Willkie, and Roosevelt era figures, and predicts U.S. entry into war if current trends persist.
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New York
Senate
Charles Lindbergh
New Deal
Minton
Pepper
Oklahoma
Elocution
Desarte
Josh Lee Sherman Minton
Lee
Senator Pepper
Doc Townsend
Josh Lee
General Pershing
Bill White
Black Jack
George Eliot
Knox
Navy
Pershing
Scott Lucas
Lindbergh
Wendell Willkie
Republic Steel back wages bill tops $2 million in 1900s strike fallout
Bruce Catton outlines the ongoing Washington scene as Republic Steel faces a federal back wages bill likely exceeding two million dollars for about seven thousand ex workers from the three year old little steel strike. The Labor Board, now aided by the technical service division, weighs individual claims from nine thousand ex workers across five Ohio cities.
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Washington Republic Steel
Little Steel
Republic
Congress
Smith Committee
Technical Service Division
David J. Saposs
Ohio
Cleveland
Youngstown
Canton
Massillon
Niles
Eastern youth joins navy for government funded surgery
A young man from the eastern region enlisted in the navy to have his appendicitis operation financed by the government, only to require a different medical outcome than expected. The piece notes a lack of vitamins in the razzberry while hinting at a noticeable physical reaction.
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Navy
Public Forum Signatures Welcome Letters for Daily Space
Readers may submit signed comments on current events to the Public Forum column. Signatures appear with each contribution and letters should be brief to allow multiple pieces per day.
Hitler Needs Peace Editorial Sparks Debate
Frances Maxwell of Athens writes that The Messenger editorial mislabels Hitler as needing peace and argues only giving Hitler what he wants could avert war. She compares Allied leaders’ stance to Napoleon’s tactic of giving enemies what they seek, urging leaders to act to prevent catastrophe and promote faith.
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the Messenger
Hitler
England
Napoleon
Rubber advances reshape medical and industrial use
The article surveys rubber innovations from artificial skin and prosthetics to flexible bearings and bullet resistant inner tubes. It highlights latex noses and ears for patients, Pliofilm uses, rubber fenders for vehicles, self sealing tires for the army, light neoprene gloves for dairies and food plants, non skid paint, and a core neckwear hot water bottle.
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U. S. Army
Swimming Teams to Meet Chillicothe at Crystal Pool
An Athens Chillicothe swimming meet at Crystal Pool features participants Spicer Lee Moorehead Junior Moorehead Whipple Price Woods Spalding White Barnes Curry Atkins McKinley Hughes Ferry Barnhill Violet Klein and Chappel. Logan Service Director Fred C Shiveley bans lawn sprinkling to save water. Meigs County Farm Agent George W Kreitler predicts corn yield will be about 90 percent of normal due to drought. Miss Miriam Blackmore Lincoln Hill Pomeroy opens umbrellas to shield her flowers from the hot dry spell.
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Chillicothe
Crystal Pool
Spicer
Lee Moorehead
Junior Moorehead
Whipple
Price
Woods
Spalding
White
Barnes
Curry
Atkins
McKinley
Hughes
Ferry
Barnhill
Violet
Klein
Chappel
Meigs County
George W. Kreitler
Miriam Blackmore
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
Biddle Daughters Honored At Dailey Party In Gallipolis
Ernestine and Marjorie Biddle, daughters of Dr. and Mrs. J. Bid, were honored guests at a party in Gallipolis hosted by Dorothy and Christine Dailey, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Earl T. Dailey of 98 N Congress St. The event featured local families and nearby attendees. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pilcher and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shepherd of Athens drove to Columbus. Fred Carpenter and Culver McCarty of Glouster returned from a Buffalo Niagara Falls trip. M. B. Archer of Noble County announced renomination bid for state senator on the Republican ticket. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Garrett began a two week motor trip to Fayette to visit Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Rorick.
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Ernestine
Marjorie Biddle
Fred Carpenter
Culver McCarty
Glouster
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
E. M. Garrett
E. H. Rorick
Fayette
Dundas Community Notices and Visits Highlight Week
Dundas residents share visits across nearby towns including Mr. and Mrs. John Watson and daughter Alberta Hoagland with the Easterlings, the Warners and Bond family. Local shoppers and callers from Wellston to Vinton are noted along with a Hall Walton reunion at Sunrise Park. An Aug 9 ice cream social at Dundas schoolhouse, sponsored by the WPA, and a well attended U B Church meeting conclude the report.
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Dundas
John Watson
Alberta Hoagland
Harry E. Easterling
Faye George
McArthur
Edward Warner
Charles Watson
Cora Bond
Byers
Ohio
Harry Easterling
Zelman Kennard
Wellston
Margaret Calvin
Hamden
Miss
Ella Beckley, McArthur
H. E. Woolweaver
Dundas _ schoolhouse
WPA
Cameo Gift, Burning Theater Ties Johnny and Two Lovers
Johnny Regan loves Molly Travers while Jean Reynolds is his childhood sweetheart. After a Cape Town theater fire, Johnny vows to return Jean’s cherished cameo, while Molly and Andre Masters pursue their own plans. Molly reveals a contract for a fall show as Johnny confronts shifting affections and the wedding question.
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Johnny Regan
Jean Reynolds
Johnny
Molly Travers
Andre Masters
Jean
Rex Arnold
Molly
Capetown
Masters
Cameo
Blue Whale
Meltons
Sue
Cottage Street
Miss Travers
Dennis
Jrr
Jean Reynolds Regan
Ducers
Harry Babbitt
Poet’s Corner Verses Invited by The Messenger
A Reader column invites readers to submit verses bearing name and address to The Messenger Athens Ohio. The poem by Annie McIntyre Bartoe from Nelsonville urges calls to 43 West Union Street for readers to share poems and learn where the paper is printed.
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Messenger
Annie McIntyre Bartoe
Nelsonville, Ohio
Birthday Dinners and Visits Across Racine Community
Mrs. Ivan Roush hosted a birthday dinner for Gladys Roush and Clarence Roy at their home with assistance from Mrs. Claude Roy. Families and friends, including Mallory, Simson, Wood, Hill, and others, joined camping trips to Port land and picnics at Cheshire. Local households report Sunday visits, church outings, and a week of gatherings as Rev. H C Sims concludes meetings in Racine Antiquity and Sutton with an all day basket picnic.
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Martha Lou
Twila Welch
Wilbur Ellis
Ruth
Middleport
Fred Philson
Anna Hoops
Vern @ Beegle
Grover Salser
Racine R. D
Ernest Dove
Shade
Sims
Charles Stephenson
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Athens Messenger
Associated Press
Ate
Republicaten
T All News
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Detroit
Lord Beaconsfield
Hugh Johnson
Daily Comment
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
the Public Forum
Frances Maxwell Athens
Logan Service
Fred C. Shiveley
Roy Pilcher
Bert Shepherd
Columbus
M. B. Archer
Noble County
By Galbraith
Dundas Personals
U. B. Church
Cape
Mildred Williams
NEA Service, Inc
Poet's Corner
Athens City
Daily News
Union
Racine
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