The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co Publication Details
Established 1829 Frederick W Bush publisher 1896 to 1929 published weekdays except Saturday big Sunday edition Gordon K Bush publisher and general manager Charles H Harris managing editor member associations national reps John W Cullen Company advert rates. Entered at Athens post office second class. Subscription rates listed for multiple counties with annual and short terms.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio NewsPaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press National Representatives
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
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Athens
Social Security demagoguery and relief program critique
The piece condemns demagogic use of Social Security relief funds and old age pensions while urging principled support for unemployment relief and a nonpolitical, locally administered safety net. It warns against cynicism, calls for future planning, and cites Townsend as a disruptive force.
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Townsend
Raymond Clapper's View on Hitler Stalin Pact in Far East
Clapper notes Hitler Stalin bargain softens own stance and isolates Japan. He warns Tokyo may press China more but avoid widening war with Britain and the United States. He cites abrogation of Japan trade treaty and potential U S embargo as a lever, with Japan’s war materials reliance on Britain and the U S.
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Washington
Far East
Hitler
Stalin
Japan
Poland
China
Tokyo
Orient
Great Britain
United States
Hull
Gannett Views Liberalism and Liberty in a New Deal Era
Bruce Catton interviews Frank E. Gannett in Rochester exploring liberalism as open minded change and individual freedom. Gannett argues against centralized executive power and warns against economic distress pushing toward dictatorial powers, while insisting America has untapped frontiers and wealth if conditions improve.
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Rochester
N. Y
America
Frank E. Gannett
New York
Mr. Gannett
Roosevelt
Washington
Europe
Gannett
Caution urged on country roads near rural schools
Officials warn motorists to drive carefully on Hills country routes as rural children travel to small one and two room schools. School buses run mornings and afternoons, with curves and narrow sections demanding heightened vigilance on holidays and in hills.
Answers and facts from The Messenger Information Bureau
A digest of Q and A items including airplane speeds 90 mph maximum and 80 mph cruising, 32 mph landing. bridge deal rules about exposed cards. 2112 French military deaths in the American Revolution. 1938 US wine and distilled spirits consumption 61,508,869 and 130,203,653 gallons. and the commonly cited transcontinental railroads Union Pacific Great Northern Northern Pacific Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe.
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United States
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Amebae in Dartmouth Freshmen Study Show Low Infection Rates
Health Hints notes that amid past amebic outbreaks, Dartmouth examined freshmen for amebae. From 1934 to 1938, 2699 students were tested with 33 positives, most asymptomatic. Only a few sought medical care, yet persistent treatment can eradicate intestinal amebae.
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Chicago
C. F. Craig
U. S. Army Medical Corps
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth University
Dartmouth
Public Forum letter attacks Duke Wilson in Athens County politics
Signed by F. P. Connally from Nelsonville dated Aug 27, the letter challenges Duke Wilson's Republican chairmanship, urges hiring based on merit, questions taxpayer funding to Wilson allies, and calls for Gov Bricker to intervene to restore party harmony amid voter disillusionment. The writer cites Rev. Evans and Rev. Clark as examples of party support.
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the Messenger
Ed Evans
Duke” Wilson
Athens County
Wilson
Evans
Mr. Evans
Republican Party
Bricker
Rev. Clark
Rev. Evans
Sympathy and Prayer A Poem by Verite Moore
A short verse urging sympathy and daily prayers to ease others burdens. The poet notes a smile, warm handclasp, and kind words can comfort like prayer, urging readers to give genuine kindness and support as life endures.
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Moore
Bidwell
Murder on the Boardwalk continues with a web of suspects
Christine Thorenon visits Surf City to uncover a murder tied to Mrs Talbert and missing bonds. Jaspar the butler and clairvoyant Chandra confront hidden loyalties as Inspector Parsons closes in. Bill Yardley and George Wilmet aid Christine while Lucille fears for her fate.
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Christine Thorenson
Bill Yardley
Christine
George Wilmet
Chandra
Oon
Lucille
Surf City
Jaspar
Emma
Miss Christine
Parsons
Mrs.Talbert
Inspector Parsons
Mr. Wilmet
Yardley
Thore Lenson
Miss Jennie Mulligan Weds Karl Hull in Pomeroy Rockbridge ceremony
Miss Jennie Mulligan daughter of Mrs H T Mulligan of Pomeroy married Mr Karl Hull of Rockbridge. Agnes Ayers of Columbus visited sister Mrs Fred Beverage at 11 Van Vorhes St. Mac Bethel of Cleveland visited his mother Mrs A S Bethel. D R Zenner and wife spent a week in New York. Prof and Mrs Frank B Gullum joined Mrs Mary Gullum in Cincinnati.
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Jennie Mulligan
H. T. Mulligan
Pomeroy ‘Road
Karl Hull
Rockbridge
Agnes Ayers of
Columbus
Fred Beverage
van Vorhes St
Mr. Mac Bethel
Cleveland
Mrs
A. S. Bethel
Frank B. Gullum
Mary Gullum
Cincinnati
Misses Weihr Seek Mountain Lake Park Visit Ahead of School
The Misses Clara and Amy Weihr traveled to Mountain Lake Park Maryland to stay until schools reopen. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Jesse Sweeney were honored with a farewell dance at Athens State Hospital before their move to Toledo State Hospital. Various Athens residents returned from visits to Columbus Indianapolis and Elkins with relatives and plans for fairs and family trips.
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Clara
Amy Weihr
Mountain Lake Park
Jesse Sweeney
Athens State Hospital
Toledo State Hospital
A. D. Townsend
Athens
Marie Henry
Carpenter
F. G. Hoodlet
New Marshfield
Columbus
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