The Athens Messenger Details and Staff Listings
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co announces weekday editions with a large Sunday issue. Gordon K. Bush is publisher general manager, Charlies H. Harris managing editor, and it lists professional memberships and sales offices. Subscription rates vary by location and method, with set annual and partial-year options.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charlies H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Educating Ohioans on historic spots along roads
The piece credits Standard Oil of Ohio with promoting tourist spots and history along Ohio roads to boost interest and sales. It notes Ohioans rarely know local sites and argues residents could similarly promote roadside history without new markets from the company.
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Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Standard Oil
Old political bribes and pensions in campaign conflict
The piece argues that intimidation of voters who receive federal and state benefits has long existed in Ohio and elsewhere. It notes bribery through jobs and favors as common in campaigning, questions its impact on election outcomes, and condemns exploiting human misery in the spoils system.
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Ohio
Brain-Work on Brain-Work at Dickinson College Promotes Independent Thinking
Dickinson College plans a new year course teaching students to think for themselves, framing guidance as forming sound working principles. J L King, Washington state schools director, urges hands on study and civics classes at legislatures and councils to keep textbooks dated and students engaged.
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Dickinson College
J. L. King
State of Washington
King
Why Laymen Wonder About a Notorious Ohio Gangster
Students of crime reflect on the career of an Ohio gangster who avoided confinement for years. He was jailed in 1925 for auto thefts, dodged indictments for concealed weapons, and escaped punishment on robbery charges before a life term for murder. The piece questions how many criminals evade law despite repeated arrests and lenient treatment.
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Ohio
Language professor notes hill billies losing radio accent
A language professor says hill billies who have been taking over the radio field are losing their accent. He cautions there is no alarm yet until they stop losing the key.
Hoover praised yet accused reporters in Collier's critique
Westbrook Pegler argues Edgar Hoover blames reporters for tipping criminals but offers no proof. He calls Hoover hypocritical, cites cases where press exposure aided prosecutions, and accuses Hoover of using journalists as a public relations tool while ignoring corruption within the FBI.
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New York
Edgar Hoover
Collier’s
Mattson
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Gmen
G’s
Hall-Mills
New Brunswick
N. J
Walter Ward
White Plains
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Harding
Gaston Means
William J. Burns
Washington whispers on Roosevelt third term plans
Washington insiders report broad speculation that President Roosevelt may seek a third term while some allies and opponents push to keep discussion alive. Republicans anti New Deal figures and top New Dealers all anticipate a 1940 contest shaping public and party strategy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Louis Howe
Roosevelt Loyalists Push for a Third Term Despite Odds
The last viewpoint reflects Roosevelt allies urging a third term to sustain New Deal policies. They argue no other New Dealer currently has a viable presidential path, influenced by the waning strength of Senator Alben Barkley, whom Roosevelt backed as Senate majority leader over conservative Pat Harrison.
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Roosevelt
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Hopkins as Roosevelt successor in 1940 hopes
The passage discusses public figures and possible political futures. It notes Harry Hopkins as a key adviser to Roosevelt and contemplates Hopkins possibly running for governor or president in 1940. It suggests Hopkins would be a strong candidate if nominated.
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Roosevelt
WPA
Harry Hopkins
New York State
New Deal
Hopkins
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Public Forum Letter Urges Faith in God Over Manmade Teachings
AQUILLA L HYSELL argues in the Public Forum that modern society relies too much on college clergy instead of the Bible. He calls for abandoning man made creeds and seeking old time salvation through faith and obedience to God, warning that fewer people will find faith if trends continue. Bradbury, Aug. 7.
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the Messenger
Reader
Aquilla L.hysell
Bradbury
Kinxs
Edec
Kinks
Annie
Pete
Sally Pennington
Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses suicide statistics in the United States noting about 20 000 deaths annually and a higher rate among men than women. He cites age racial and historical trends and observes that factors such as customs religion and climate affect death by self action rates.
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Morris Fishbein
United States
Drs. Louis I. Dublin
Alfred J. Lotka
Financing a Young Singer through Patronage
The 18 year old Gloria Ware from Brooklyn owes her opera training to patroness Mrs. James P. Donahue who funded lessons in multiple languages and living expenses. Ware vows to become top in opera and to sponsor another hopeful, proving the value of live mentorship by well-to-do women.
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New York
Brooklyn
Frances Alda
Gloria Ware
Metropolitan
James P. Donahue
Burglar at the door sparks a romantic standoff
Kinkaid Parker, newly inheriting half of a Connecticut property, presses into Sally Pennington’s life. She declares she owns the other half and defends the home she calls hers, while he pursues her interest and charm. A dramatic, witty clash unfolds.
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Charact
Kinkaid Parker
Connecticut
Sally Pennington
Parker
Miss Pennington
Kinks
Kinkaid
Ride-a-wee
Sans Souci
Sally
Parkers
Vacation Visitors Reach Marion Residents Host Family
Mr. and Mrs. Mac Bobo of Marion Indiana arrived Tuesday evening to spend their vacation with Mr. and Mrs. William Bobo at 123 Maplewood Drive. Miss Margaret Beatty of Greenfield returned home after visiting Miss Martha Whipple at 129 N Congress Street. Mr. W O Jones is visiting his children this week in Akron.
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Mac Bobo
Marion, Ind
William Bobo
Maplewood Drive
Margaret Beatty
Greenfield
Martha Whipple
N. Congress St
W. O. Jones
Akron
Laughbaum guests hosted by Freshwaters in Elwood
Rev and Mrs J A Laughbaum and their son Kenneth from Elwood Indiana visit Mr and Mrs J E Freshwater at 11 Fremont Street. The occasion appears to be a social hospitality item noted in local society notices.
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J. A. Laughbaum
Kenneth
Elwood, Ind
J. E. Freshwater
Fremont St
Phelps Guests Extend Visit to Buckeye Lake Cottage
Mrs. A. Fred Phelps and Fred and Billie of Beckley West Virginia are guests of Captain Phelps and his parents. Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Lee and daughter Mary Helen travel to Buckeye Lake for a week at Tanglefoot Cottage.
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A. Fred Phelps
Fred and
Billie
Beckley
W. Va
Captain Phelps
D. H. Phelps
Race St
W. W. Lee
Mary Helen
Tanglefoot Cottage
Buckeye Lake
Chappel Families Travel To Ohio City And Lake Odessa
Mr and Mrs D O Chappel and Mr and Mrs J M Chappel left this morning to visit relatives in Ohio City and Lake Odessa Michigan.
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D. O. Chappel
J. M. Chappel
Ohio City
Lake Odessa
Mich
Girls depart for Buckeye Lake outing this Sunday
A party of girls sails Sunday for a week at Buckeye Lake led by chaperon Mrs. Alice Francis. Included are Frances Webster Ruth Davis Gladys Brooks Nellie Brooks Marie Josten Melba Harwick Goldie Strawn Ethel Burson and Ruth Strahl.
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Buckeye Lake
Frances Webster
Ruth Davis
Gladys
Nellie Brooks
Marie Josten
Melba Harwick
Goldie Strawn
Ethel Burson
Ruth Strahl
Alice Francis
Colonial Era Rule Bans Smoking Near Church on Sundays
In colonial days smoking within two miles of a church on Sunday was considered a serious offense. The rule reflects strict moral enforcement and religious observance of that period.
Millfield Pioneer and Youth Honor Norman Simpkins Birthday
Mr and Mrs B W Simpkins celebrated their grandson Norman Simpkins twelfth birthday with a Sunday gathering. Miss Panthea Pratt Millfield the pioneer resident and Dover Township elder, age 92 Wednesday, shared honors and remains in fair health planning the primary.
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Chauncer
B. W. Simpkins
Norman
Simpkins
Panthea Pratt
Millfield
Miss Pratt
Dover Township
Millfield Aid Society Picnic At Mrs Sanders Home
The annual picnic of the Iles Aid Society of Millfield was held at the home of Mrs. Clarence Sanders. Attendees included Mrs. Ida Hill, Mrs. John Sharick, Mrs. L. L. Howard, Mrs. Charles Sanders, Mrs. Grover Patton, Mrs. Bart Pettit, Mrs. Celia Boudinot, Mrs. Allan Boudinot, Mrs. Henry Heffken, Mrs. Nile Sanders, Mrs. Lewis Sanders, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs. Daniel Fulton, Mrs. Harold Blower, Miss Olive Brookins, Mrs. Emma Heffken, and Mrs. Clarence Sanders.
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Harold Blower
Olive Brookins
Emma Heffken
Clarence Sanders
Entertain at Dinner by Chauncey Kovaleski Family
Chauncey and Mrs. Kovaleski hosted a chicken dinner at their Main Street home Sunday for friends. Guests included the Bartletts with Garrie Lee and Marlin Jay, the Scotts with Richard Bonna Lou and Jimmie, the McCombs with Betty Bertie Lou Mary and Jimmie, Floodwood, and the Kovaleskis with John Jackie and Maxine. Ice cream and cake followed in the evening.
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Chauncey
Walter Kovaleski
Pike Bartlett
Garrie Lee
Marlin Jay
Jess Scott
Richard
Bonna Lou
Jimmie
Raymond McComb
Betty
Bertie Lou
Mary
Floodwood
John
Jackie
Maxine
Chase Circle of Ruth Meets at Rainbow Lake
The Chase Circle of Ruth held a Thursday picnic at Rainbow Lake with 21 members and three visitors for a noon meal. Activities included a program featuring Edna Gilkey and others, while members and guests shared family updates and visiting relatives.
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Chase
Ruth
Rainbow Lake
Mrs Isabell Coe and relatives host visitors from several towns
Mrs. Isabelle Coe with her daughter Mrs. Lettie Hintz entertained a group from Chauncey Bloomingdale Kewanee Ill Nelsonville Columbus Zanesville and New England at their home near Chauncey. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Copeland and families and Mrs Mabel Johnson Mrs Lydia Jones Mrs Ole lie Sommers Mrs Lena Jones Mrs John Theisen and daughter and Mrs Vivian Rudinger and son. The visitors traveled to Bloomingdale and later called on friends in Cambridge Steubenville and Martins Ferry before returning home.
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Chauncey
Isabelle Coe
Lettie Hintz
Elmer Copeland
Bloomingdale
Mabel Johnson
Lydia Jones
Kewanee
Ill
Ole Lie Sommers
Nelsonville
Lena Jones
John Theisen
Columbus
Vivian Rudinger
Zanesville
Emma Poston
New England
Coe
Coe and Mrs. Hintz
Myrtle Pidcock
Mrs. Coe
Susan Copeland
George Copeland
Mrs. Hintz
Pidcock
Cambridge
Steubenville
Martins Ferry
Hartleys Visit Mrs Hartley Amid Sanatorium Treatment
Mrs Hartley is under care at Gast Sanatorium Prospect Ohio with serious but improving condition. George Hartley and Mrs Walter Hartley of Chauncey joined Mr and Mrs Dwight Hartley and son Jerry of Millfield for a Sunday visit as she receives treatment.
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Chauncey
Dwight Hartley
Jerry
Millfield
William A. Hartley
Walter Hartley
Prospect
Mrs. Hartley
Mr. Hartley
Ladies Aid Meeting at Millfield Church Aug 12
The Ladies Aid society of Millfield M. E. Church will hold its August business meeting Friday night August 12 at the home of Mrs. Lucille Morgan.
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Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society of
Millfield
M. E. Church
Lucille Morgan
Shafer hosts Sunday chicken dinner guests list
Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer entertained with a chicken dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Victor Grinstead and daughter Betty Lou of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grinstead of Logan, and Mrs. Carl Friedman with children Charles and Alveta of Columbus.
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Chauncey
John Shafer
Victor Grinstead
Betty Lou
Athens
Claude Grinstead
Logan
Carl Friedman
Charles and
Alveta
Columbus
Buckeye Lake Outing Ends with Picnic Dinner
Chauncey travelled to Buckeye Lake with Marshal and Mrs. Lawrence Reeves and children Bob Mae and Virgene and Mr and Mrs F H Staffinger for an outing and picnic Sunday.
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Buckeye Lake
Chauncey
Marshal
Lawrence Reeves
Bob, Mae and
Virgene
F. H. Staffinger
Courtney Returns Home After Foot Operation
Chauncey Zine A. Courtney of The Plains has been discharged from Shelterin Arms Hospital Athens after a foot operation and returned to his home in the area.
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Courtney
Chauncey
Zine
A. Courtney
the Plains
Shelterin Arms Hospital
Athens
Albany Social Notes Focuses on Visits and Picnics
Mrs. Joe Burdette and guests traveled to Columbus with Mrs. Lillian Peavey of Marion joining for a visit. Jayne Robinson stayed with relatives in Columbus and Virginia Robinson with Jack Lamp visited the Dorsey home. The Sun Beam Class held a picnic on church grounds. Additional visits included the Lash family in Columbus, Mrs. Barnes Waddell and son Paul in Gallipolis, and Mrs. Luckett’s recovery at her son’s home with Sylvester Luckett visiting.
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Sun Beam
M. E
Margaret Goodwin
Church Lawn
Margaret
May Francis Gillogly
Leah Catharine Thompson
FE. H. Lash
Columbus
Mary Barnes Waddell
Paul
Gallipolis
Forest Fires Burn Vast Area in 1935 United States
The report notes that fires across the United States in 1935 consumed more land than the entire state of Illinois, highlighting unprecedented wildfire scale that year.
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United States
Ilinois
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