The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger established 1825 published weekdays except Saturday with a Sunday edition by The Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co. Gordon K. Bush publisher Charles H. Harris editor. Mail rates list. Subscription options by county with yearly and shorter terms.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Lewis faults Democratic leadership over wage hour push
The piece argues John L. Lewis faulted Democratic leaders for failing to push wage hour legislation, calling for unity between labor and political parties to solve economic problems. It notes big labor funding Roosevelt and warns against party indirection and borrowed money politics.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Washington
America
Santa Claus
Warning to Graduates on Safe Stopping Distances
An Athens motorist rear ended a vehicle at 50 mph and learned about safe stopping distances. He discovered that reaction time adds about a second, during which nearly 60 feet are traveled, and that braking depends on tires and brake condition. The piece cautions modern drivers who overestimate stopping ability.
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Athens
Kathleen
Bob
Professor Bracey
McTavish
Foreign trade growth cited as peace booster despite war prep
A column notes foreign trade rose 28 percent in the first four months to 955.4 million dollars with iron and steel exports up 84 percent farm machinery up 59 percent and aircraft up 145 percent. The piece warns that much of the expansion funds war prep and questions long term benefits.
Roosevelt Faces Futility After Victory Congress
Raymond Clapper assesses Roosevelt's first session with a strong Democratic majority. He argues Congress extended the RFC and other measures while blocking the New Deal, noting internal party divisions and a need for closer cooperation to avoid further disintegration.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Hoover
District of Columbia
House
Czar Cannon
Behind the Scenes in Washington on naval lease to Brazil
Congress must be briefed before approving the State Department plan to lease six U S naval destroyers to Brazil. The move follows Latin American pro navy sentiment and anti fascist concerns as Germany and Italy push propaganda in the region. Brazil seeks ships while building its own, Argentina protests, and US diplomacy aims to keep war out while maintaining aid to England and Latin America.
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Washington
Congress
State Department
U. S
Brazil
Argentina
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
Latin America
England
Philosophy of Today: Citizens Cross Bridges Early
Wry remark notes that many people hurry to use new bridges before the President activates the mechanism. The quip suggests public impatience and overzealous anticipation surrounding a delayed infrastructure project.
Settlement founded by slaves in 1846 Ohio faces 91 years of unity
About 200 people of African descent formed a communal homestead on 259 acres in Morgan Township Gallia County Ohio. Descendants of Frank Lambert the Virginia slave owner created cabins and gardens while land remained under Lambert’s name. The community, largely intermarried and tax light, sits between Porter and Vinton near Route 160.
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Gallipolis
Morgan Township
Gallia County
Ohio
Frank Lambert
Virginia
Lambert
Miller
Minnis
Old Dominion
Porter
Vinton
Alfred Social and Personal Items
Mrs J S Davis of Tup pers Plains and Mrs Norwood Knight visit Buckeye Lake this week. Mildred Bentz overnight with Virginia Atk ins. Ihla Fae Swartz weekend with her parents Dana and Rog Swartz. Mr McGinnis of Huntington visits son Junior at Dana Swartz home. Junior to stay 10 days. Alfred M E Church buys a piano. Clair Robinsons move to Alfred. they sell Garden Store to Don Robinson who will run his father’s Alfred store. James Swartz guests of Guy and Nin Dean. Some attend funeral of Mrs Ray Whaley at Hemlock Grove. Zina Bentz visits daughter Allie Frost. Dana Swartz attends Virgil Beals birthday dinner at Pomeroy.
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Alfred
J. S. Davis
Tuppers Plains
Norwood Knight
Buckeye Lake
Mildred Bentz
Virginia Atkins
Ihla Fae Swartz
Dana Swartz
McGinnis
Huntington
Junior McGinnis
Junior
Alfred M. E. Church
Clair Robinson
Garden
Don Robinson
Robinson
James Swartz
Guy
Nin Dean
Hemlock Grove
Ray Whaley
Cherry Ridge
Zina Bentz
Allie Frost
Virgil Beals
Pomeroy
Lecta Quilting Bee Session Draws Many Members
The GALLIPOLIS group met August 17 with Mrs. Elzena Mazzie and Anna Massie as organizers. Two quilts and a comfort were completed and a noon dinner was served. Members present included numerous Myers and Massie family names with many visitors joining. The next meeting is set for August 31 at Mrs. Zella Brumfield’s home.
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Gallipolis
Lecta
Elzena Mazzie
Anna Massie
Nancy Saunders
Ina Harrison
Flora Myers
Stella Myers
Hazel Myers
Esta Myers
Mary Myers
Darlene
Ronnie
Edith Sheets
Celia Myers
Bernice McMahon
Goldie Belville
Lowell and Carter
Nora Massie
Wanda Lee
Grace Myers
Carolyn
Elzena Massie
Maybelle Pope
Donovan
Mary Massie
Mabel Brammer
Eloise
Lucille
Avanelle Harrison
Clarice Myers
Alberta Martt
Clara Saunders
Mary Frances Myers
Ella Rose
Leora McMahon
Virginia Brumfield
Cordelia Woolum
Mildred Beaver
Jenevieve Woolum
Kathleen
Helen
Ruby Kingery
Belle Woolum
Neo
Roy Massie
Zella Brumfield
Health Hints on the Glandular System and Secretions
Dr Morris Fishbein explains how internal and external secretions regulate growth digestion and sexual development. Gland activity shifts with life stages from growth to maturity and decline, noting glands can cause giants or dwarfs and sex expression changes.
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Morris Fishbein
Pancreas
Fierce Ridge Briefs
Mr and Mrs Arza Kasler visited Delaware with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs John Duncan and were joined by her brother who spent the summer there Orland Sayre from near Concord stayed with grandparents Roy Easler Mr and Mrs Wayne Fierce of Glouster visited K T Fierce and daughters recently Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson called on Margaret and Mildred Howard Sunday George Chapman of Concord is visiting his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Willie Mohring for a few days
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Fierce Ridge
Arza Kasler
John Duncan
Delaware
Orland Sayre
Near Concord
Roy Easler
Wayne Fierce
Glouster
K. T. Fierce
Fred Anderson
Margaret
Mildred Howard
George Chapman
Concord
Willie Mohring
Tunney: the only heavyweight champ never knocked out
Gene Tunney remains the sole heavyweight champion never to be knocked out. His string of resilience and technical prowess defined a era in boxing history.
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New York
Gene Tunney
Ove Gets a Lift BY IDARINER GLEASON
Kathleen, Bob, and Pat labor in a Duchess Duchess fairytale studio ahead of a grand ball. Kathleen adores Bob yet faces a romantic maze as the emerald wearing Duchess entangles the party with bravura display. A coy confession awaits the next installment.
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Ove
Idariner Gleason
Kathleen Do’shan
Bob McTavish
Pat
Cupid
Professor Bracey
Cannot Claim Title On Forfeited Land
The state cannot claim absolute title to land forfeited for non payment of taxes. Former owners can redeem by paying taxes assessments penalties and interest. Attorney General Herbert S Duffy ruled that the state may hold only a lien for the unpaid amounts.
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Columbus
U.P
Herbert S. Duffy
Duffy
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