The Messenger Publishing Co. Notices and Rates Collected
Public notices and rate card details from The Messenger Publishing Co list editors publishers and staff roles and provide subscription rates for Ohio and out of state readers. The piece includes a Milton quote about liberty and a note on obituary charges with information about newspaper associations and circulation listings.
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Price Stability Follows Wage Stability in War Tax Policy
The article argues current tax policy unfairly burdens industries and individuals while high wage groups gain from war spending. It warns wage increases raise inflation and taxes will mostly hit those not benefiting from war profits, urging lawmakers to face these facts.
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War Labor Board
Powers-That-Be
Motion picture industry backs War Bonds in September rallies
Hollywood forecasts big War Bond sales as top stars tour 300 cities to support a Treasury push. The industry plans War Hero Rallies in theaters and War Mothers Nights to honor service members, aiming to boost September bond sales and payroll participation.
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America
Hollywood
Treasury
Spare Your Doctor During Wartime Strain on Medical Care
Wartime pressure on physicians grows as doctors are drafted. Public urged to visit offices only when needed, avoid late calls, and not waste doctors' time. Emphasizes high standards of American medical care and doctors' commitment to extend hours to keep civilian health. Epictetus and Mary Baker Eddy quotes conclude.
Kaiser’s Shipbuilding and the War Effort Debate
Washington columnist Raymond Clapper defends Kaiser’s shipyard output against harsh government critics. He argues wartime shortages and WPB inefficiency pushed Kaiser's suppliers toward black market dealings to keep ships and cargo planes flowing, urging tougher anti corruption and broader controls rather than scapegoating one producer.
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Kaiser
WPB
Higgins
Washington
Jesus
Washington in A to Z form by Peter Edson
A whimsical Washington primer explains government roles from administrators to higher-ups, outlining how bureaus and directors coordinate programs and budget decisions. The piece closes with a quip on inefficiency, inspectors, and the pursuit of government gravy, attributed to W. M. Hunt.
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Washington
Bureau
Bureau of the Budget
Constitution
Congress
Cabinet
Budget Bureau
Becaus
Twin Daughters Born to Mr and Mrs Ong of Parkersburg
News items note the birth of twin daughters to Mr and Mrs Philip Ong of Parkersburg. Nearby, a Winner reunion occurred at John L. Winner’s home near Stewart. A burglary attempt at Wilson’s West Logan store was thwarted by shots fired by Wilson. Jack Quest named new mess sergeant for Battery L at Fort Knox. William Irish Madoon serves as battery cook. China painting prizes awarded at the county fair to TB Hoover and others.
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Philip Ong
Parkersburg
H. J. Ong
Athens
Jack Quest
Fort Knox
William
Madoon
TB. N. Hoover
Will Connett
E. E. Woodworth
Robert Tompkins
Carbondale Man Killed Near Hewitt's Crossing
Robert Doolittle died after jumping from his gasoline car to avoid a collision with an oncoming section car near Hewitt's Crossing between Carbondale and Mineral. In social notices, the Tanzo dance debuts with teachers performing as a replacement for the Shimmy and Toddle. Miss Jeanette Dew of Athens wed Warren F. Clements at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Preston. Girl Scouts bound for Camp Proctor attended a dinner hosted by Mrs. E. M. Garrett and daughter Eleanor in Athens. Present were Ruth Jones, Dorothy Woodworth, Florence Poston, Wilma Nell Lastre, Jean Rauch, Eileen Rauch, Ben Kinsel, Marion Morse, Louise Addicott, Joe Hill, Anna May Fenzel, Donna Riley, Mona McKinley, Verna Danford, Mary Stalder, Irma Betts, Merna Mills, Mary Ellen Wood, Katherine Daugherty.
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Camp
Proctor
E. M. Garrett
Eleanor
Athens
Ruth Jones
Dorothy Woodworth
Florence Poston
Wilma Nell Lastre
Jean Rauch
Eileen Rauch
Ben Kinsel
Marion Morse
Louise Addicott
Joe Hill
Anna May Fenzel
Donna Riley
Mona McKinley
Verna Danford
Mary Stalder
Irma Betts
Merna Mills
Mary Ellen Wood
Katherine Daugherty
New Marshfield Social Notes
Dan Stright has been promoted to corporal after enlisting in the Marines February 9 and serving in Jacksonville Florida for three months. Local families and friends host and visit, with several gatherings and weekend guests across Athens and Columbus areas. A postponed flag raising at the local school will be held Sunday September 6. Cleveland police select 200 women to patrol streets where school children cross, replacing male guards.
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New Marshfield
R. H. Stright
Dan
Marines
Jacksonville
Fla
William Liggett
Dolores
Charles
the Plains
Harry Liggett
Hurley Pidcock
Dowler Ridge
Delmer Taylor
Mary Shomo
Ohio University
Elsie Stright
Athens County
Buster Wise
Columbus
Arthur van Dyke
Albany
Fred Hoodler
Delbert Adams
Mable Winning
Alice
Chauncey
Myrtle Carmichael
John Carmichael
Barbara
Chee Chee
Athens
Roy H. Mace
Fort Knox
Floyd Beveridge
Vivian Wise
Patty
Everett Wigal
Clarence Collins
Emile Clayton
E. L
Cleveland
Cleveland Police
Perry County Court Notes
Perry County Court Notes from New Lexington report 14 teaching vacancies remain in the district supervised by the county superintendent. Most openings are in high schools and some married teachers may be drafted to fill posts. Officials will try to continue basketball in schools as part of physical education, though a county schedule may be uncertain.
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New Lexington
E. Hearing
Perry County officials seek leave and new appointments
Edward E. Peterson may request leave from duties as Perry County official while Roscoe Burg is appointed deputy in Nina Holden’s recorder office effective September 8, replacing Harold Cooperider who resigned. Ruth Davis is reemployed as county board of education secretary. Salaries set for relief department stenographers and clerks at 75 and 60 dollars monthly starting September 1. Real estate tax payments push totals toward 180,000 with Ohio Power Co footing 16,321.20 of this week’s 70,000 target. Divorce cases at common pleas court include Ona Maud Young v Walter H. Young set September 2. Robert Clifford Speelman v Mary Ellen Speelman dismissed at plaintiff cost. Numerous property deeds and transfers are listed in New Lexington and nearby townships.
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Nina Holden
Roscoe Burg
Harold Cooperider
Ohio Power Co
Ona Maud Young
Walter H. Young
Common Pleas
U. S. McGonagle
Common Pleas Court
Robert Clifford Speelman
Mary Ellen Speelman
Margaret Stickhorn
Woodruff Stickdorn
Enid's Holiday Picnic Reveals Hidden Truths
Enid spends a noon with Hank Holliday and his son Sonny at a river park picnic. A stray dog, shared food, and a calm, candid moment test Enid's increasingly tangled feelings and the looming reckoning with Tom and Dr Holliday.
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Hank
Sonny
Enid
Crown City Social Notes Highlights Family Visits
Crown City notes list Mr and Mrs Howard Hardway and family of Gallipolis visiting relatives Sunday. Marjorie Fleure visiting uncle Eli jah Williams in Racine. F E Williams families with grandchildren Patty Orr and Dana Williams return to Columbus. W A Lanier visiting relatives near Gallipolis. C R Simms returned from Reading Pa. Ferrer Sheets family and Hershel Sheets and Charles Henderson hosts. Chester Fleure and Detroit visit parents Delbert and Marjorie Fleure. James Vernon Simms home after Racine and aunt Elijah Williams. James Sheets have two sons in the Army. address details to be provided by parents.
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Reading
Ferrer Sheets
Roberta
Lois
Cheshire
Hershel Sheets
Charles Henderson
Chester Fleure
Detroit
Delbert Fleure
James Vernon Simms
Racine
Elijah Williams
James Sheets
The Plains Social Notes Highlights Local Visits
Miss Leta Nelson spends a week in Columbus visiting Jo Ann Turner. Nellie Stalder returns home after two weeks in Columbus visiting sister Clara Stalder. Lawrence Olson and daughter Fileen of Mansfield visit August Olson family. They meet Rebecca Harrison and Mr Erl Shrieves. David Harrison spends a week in Columbus with relatives. Katherine Coon visits Dayton. Clara Slater returns home from Sheltering Arms Hospital. condition satisfactory. Whetstone returns home from Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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Dayton
Clara Slater
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Very
Whetstone
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the Messenger Publishing CO
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Associated Press
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Chicago
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Epictetus
Mary Baker Eddy
Raymond Clapper
Roosevelt
Rommel
Egypt
India
Russia
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
W. M. Hunt
Winner
John L. Winner
Stewart
Wilson
West Logan
Robert Doolittle
Carbondale
Hewitt's
Mineral
Jeanette Dew
Warren F. Clements
F. L. Preston
Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio
Perry County
Edward E. Peterson
Selective Board
Madison Township
Wood County Bank of
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G. H. Mealty and
Maud Mealty
Ruth Davis
Shawnee
County Board of Education
County Relief Department
James E. Potter
Election Board
Donavan Albert Owen
U. S. Army
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Theodore Shubert
Dora Backus
New Straitsville
Gene Burnworth
Bremen
Geraldine Embrey
East Fultenham
Joseph Matthews
Drakes
Elizabeth Deime
Corning
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Hustons
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Jessie L. Love
F. J. Ford
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Dr. Holliday—Hanks
Tom
Phil
del Rio
Dr. Holliday
Hank Holliday
Samuel Thornton
Lilly's
Henry
Mr. Thornton
Lilley
Sam Thornton
Lilley’s
Chance
Crown City Social Notes
the Plains Social Notes
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