Classified postal notice and subscription rates
Public service notice lists obituary and card of thanks options and notes second class matter status. Subscription rates shown for carrier and mail, with regional pricing for several counties and six month and yearly options.
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John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Adverteen En Apphiaia
Moma
Athens
Pene Baira
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Aan
Need Gathering Place for Athens Civic Meetings
Athens needs a central gathering building to host weekly and nightly meetings. City Hall and school auditoriums are overcrowded and costly for small groups. a larger multiuse space could serve county organizations and civic groups, utilizing the old opera house room in City Hall.
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Athens
Lawmaking Power Shaped by Lobbies and Agencies
A Council of State Governments study of Ohio's 1939 session shows only 16 percent of Senate bills originated with members while 39 percent came from lobbying groups and 45 percent from governmental bodies. House bills were 25 percent member originated with 37 percent from lobbies and 35 percent from agencies.
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Council of State Governments
Ohio
State
Senate
House
Reds Wake Up to Peace Push in Soviet Finland Row
The American Communist Party blames Finland's government for Russo-Finnish hostilities and claims the Red Army advances are for peace and socialism. It frames Stalin as opposed to fascism and portrays Finland as semi-Fascist, highlighting a sharp U.S. response to Moscow’s stance.
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Russia
American
Communist Party
Finland
Moscow
Red Army
Stalin
Justice Steps Out In New York Court Twist
Magistrate Henry Curran ordered city to reimburse a couple for a night out after complaints about nearby building noise. The Lewis couple were to be treated to cocktails dinner a show and a quiet hotel stay at a cost of about 65 dollars. The City of New York disputes the bill.
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Henry Curran
New York
James C. Lewis
Curran
Feeble 97-Year-Old Refused Army Service in 1861
A 97-year-old man claims he was rejected for army service in 1861 due to feebleness and the army today remains reluctant to admit an error.
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Army
Dewey Urged to Show Concrete Plans for Nation
Raymond Clapper notes Dewey has not yet pressed hard policies in Minneapolis talks. He urges a campaign shift to clear, practical proposals addressing unemployment, rackets, and national programs to boost soil, waterpower, and economic recovery.
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Dewey
New York
America
Roosevelt
Ohio
Chrysler Strike Settlement Signals New Grievance Path
Bruce Catton reports Washington on the Chrysler auto strike settlement. A minor clause says complaints about production speed will be handled like other grievances, with an appeal board of two management and two union reps plus a mediator if needed. Attorney General Frank Murphy questions prestrike negotiated settlements to avoid losses.
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Washington
Chrysler Auto
Labor Department
Conciliation Service
Chrysler
Stout
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Questions and Answers for Readers
The Messenger Information Bureau at 1013 18th Street Washington offers Q A on topics from cannibalism terms to historic treaties and legal definitions. It notes no medical or legal advice is given and provides definitions including the Triple Entente the Bill of Rights and Bacon on studies.
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18Th Street
Washington, D. C
Messenger Bureau
Great Britain
France
Russia
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England
United States
Francis Bacon
Ode for a Husband on His Eightieth Birthday
A short verse by Mrs. Will Bobo of Athens celebrates her husband’s eightieth birthday. It extols longevity, health, and family togetherness, with wishes for many more years and shared joy amid loved ones.
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Will Bobo
Maplewood Drive
Athens
What is paresis in syphilis health guide
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains that paresis is a late brain invasion by the syphilis spirochete. It often begins years after infection, affects men more, and when untreated leads to mental decline and paralysis. Early modern treatment minimizes risk.
Corning Social Notes Highlights Church Activities
Corning parish life details include Ladies Aid Society plans for a Dec 16 bazaar and Dec 18 Christmas party at the M E Church with a 2:30 sale, 4:30 jitney lunch, and 6:30 meet. Missionary society program and ill former pastor E H Wilson are noted along with numerous local visits and hospital updates.
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Edith Nichols
Flora Briggs
Lee Thomas
Hazel Edwards
Polly Blower
Santa Anna
Calif
Timerman
Florence Hampson
Flossie Theisen
Edith Swartz
Sue Rodgers
Ann Wright
Marie Keller
Margaret Mason
Mary Spence
Ella Parsons
Mable Dunlap
Margaret Latta
Isabel Thomas
Sarah Blower
Myrta McCoy
Gertie Spence
Edith, Nichols
Lulu Dunlap
Cecil Bell
Mary Evans
Bethany Class Elects Officers At Monday Meeting
The Bethany Class of the U S Church held a Monday night gathering at Bennetta Hardy home. Officers elected include President Charles Weaver Vice President Gwendolyn Wilson Secretary and treasurer Betty Brown. A Christmas treat committee led by Mrs. Helen Shonkwiler was named with Marie Gerlica Charlotte Gaitten and Gwendolyn Wilson.
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Bethany
U. S
Bennetta Hardy
Charles Weaver
Gwendolyn Wilson
Betty Brown
Helen Shonkwiler
Marie Gerlica
Charlotte Gaitten
Miss Hardy
Janette Rodgers
Thelma Latta
Past Matrons Association Meeting Honors Mrs Thomas
Mrs. Lee Thomas hosted the Past Matrons association of Eastern Star Monday night. Mrs. Helen Garrison, past worthy matron of the year, was initiated into the society. A social time followed for several members.
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Lee Thomas
Eastern Star
Helen Garrison
Revival at U B Church Begins Sunday with Evangelist Shonkwiler
A revival starts Sunday February 4 at the U B Church led by pastor Arthur C Shonkwiler as evangelist. William Jefferis of Tyler Memorial U B Church Chillicothe will direct music and head youth and children’s work.
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U. B
Arthur C. Shonkwiler
William Jefferis
Tyler Memorial U. B. Church
Chillicothe
Longtime Corning resident Amy Thomas marks 84th birthday
One of Corning's oldest residents, Mrs. Amy Thomas, celebrated her 84th birthday at her home. The event occurred on Monday, December 4, with family and neighbors paying tribute to her long life in the community.
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Grandma Thomas
Corning
Amy Thomas
Thomas
Five suspects tied to Benthorne murder in serial story
Captain Dawson probes Benthorne murder as Joey di Torio, Ara Johnson, William Alston, Helen Benthorne, and John Douglas become primary suspects. A mysterious cat, sleeping pills, and a note hint at motive while Daw son hunts the killer through a tense mansion confrontation.
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Arnold Benthorne
Helen Benthorne
William Alston
Benthorne
Joey DI Torio
Ara Johnson
John Douglas
Ara
Captain Dawson
Douglas
Dawson
di Torro
Flynn
Ava
Joey
Grey
Alston
Alston Motors
Mrs. Benthorne
Mr. Alston
Helen
PTA To See Play And Have Grab Bag
UNION FURNACE The Union Furnace Parent-Teacher Association will hold its next meeting at 7 30 o clock Wednesday evening Dec 13. A program includes a clarinet quartet directed by Miss Bernelle Goodman. Pupils in grades four through six will display history and arithmetic work. Tonette selections will be offered by grade pupils. A Christmas play Grandma s Escape will be presented by the Sophomore class under James Frey. Christmas carols will be sung by grade and junior high pupils. A grab bag will be featured. members should bring a gift valued at 10 cents.
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Union Furnace
Union Furnace Parent-Teacher Association
Bernelle Goodman
P. C. Campbell
James Frey
Public Forum Notes on Signed Letters Policy
The Public Forum outlines that comments on current events must be signed and the signature shown with each contribution. Letters should be brief to allow multiple items each day.
Questions for Mr Phillips on sob story and relief abuse
Mrs A Clark of Glouster Ohio forwards questions to The Messenger editor about a reported sob story at the relief office. She questions the father's role, criticizes sympathy politics, and calls for Bricker’s influence and new county leadership at the election.
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the Messenger
Phillips
Chauncey
Woma
Bricker
Mr. Linscott
Jacksonville PTA Program Is Presented
A large crowd attended the Jacksonville PTA meeting with the Ways and Means Committee planning a school lunch for Thursday. The attendance banner was won by Mary McCann's room and a January social committee was named. A program featuring Billy Van Hall, Edith Medley, and local students followed the business portion. Local hospital visits and community notices filled the rest of the report, ending with a note on Austria-Hungary's 1907 emigration to the United States reaching 338,452 people.
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Jacksonville
P.T.A
Ways and Means
Elsie Forsbach
Edna Rawlings
Alber Campbell
Florence Hoisington
Minnie von Scheele
Mary McCann
Betty Mandrell
Margaret Parks
Lena Burdiss
Hubert Welch
Wyandotte
Mich
Theresa Heiser
Athens
Nettie Heiser
William Sands
Dora Mae
Columbus
William Tippie
Clyde
John Lauser
Hazel Bratka
Geraldine Hoisington
Alvin Malone
White Cross Hospital
Charles Potter
Edgar Bond
New Lexington
Mary Braglin
Stitch and Chatter Club
Viola Kuhne
Nellie Linscott
Austria-Hungary
United States
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