The Athens Messenger Publisher and staff listing 1806 to 1020
The Athens Messenger outlines its publisher Gordon K Bush and general manager Charles H Herris with distribution across Athens and five southeastern Ohio counties. It notes affiliations with press associations and rates for home delivery and mail subscriptions, including local obituaries and ad offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bush
Athens Lessendee A Bald Printing Co
Gordon K Bush
Mgr
Charles H. Herris
A Thought for Today Vengeance is mine
A thought for today quotes Romans 12 19 urging restraint and patience, “beloved avenge not yourselves but give place unto wrath.” It cites scripture where the Lord declares vengeance belongs to Him and promises repayment. The brief reflects on divine justice over personal retaliation.
Our Cities in Bondage and City Debt Straits
An analysis argues that local governments are crippled by debt, with a typical midwest city allocating most tax dollars to debt service leaving little for operations. It notes bond issues are essential yet overused and that debt hampers efforts to reduce expenses.
Making It Worse by Diverting Gasoline Funds from Roads
The piece argues that diverting motor and gasoline revenue from highways harms road quality and worsens unemployment. It cites federal data showing only a small share of roads are repaired, with about 85 cents of every dollar diverted from motor funds affecting many workers and industries.
Public nuisance of handbills draws public ire and shifts ads to billboards
A critique argues that handbills and ad-circulars clutter streets and homes, hurting legitimate advertising. It notes bill-peddling at red lights, consumer backlash, and a shift toward standard billboards and radio for publicity, urging publication ads in papers and ash cans for handbills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Distributors
Insurance for Spendthrifts and the Consumption Dilemma
The article argues that after years of restrained spending to match reduced production, the nation must ensure continuous income and old age security to sustain higher consumption. It warns that boosting spending without safety nets could trigger economic breakdowns as production outpaces demand.
Dorothy Dix Answers On Family Roles And Fat Girls
Dorothy Dix urges a daughter to value her father’s home work as sacrifice and care, noting fathers work nights to provide safety and stability. She also answers a reader about body image, predicting fashion favoring curves and advising exercise and diet for a healthier, slimmer figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy DIX
Father
Vision of Moving Pictures in Education by Olive Roberts Barton
The article honors Dr Thomas B Finnegan former New York Education Commissioner and Pennsylvania Superintendent, praising his foresight on educational films and the shift from traditional textbooks. It argues moving pictures could speed learning, save costs, and supplement rote methods, while future schools may evolve beyond brick buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Finnegan
State of
New York
Hastman
Rochester
Finnegan
Pennsylvania
Wie
England
Japan
Messenger Toy Shop drive aids needy children this Christmas
In a public forum letter from Athens Ohio the Messenger urges readers to donate toys to the Messenger Toy Shop to brighten many children's Christmas. Readers are asked to gather unwanted attic finds and bring them in to be cleaned and distributed to families with limited funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Messenger Toy Shop
Iran
Athens
Athens, O
Dec
Exploits Of Bob Baker Capture Of Live Cougars
Libby Montana trapper Bob Bakker reports capturing 202 cougars alive over ten years without injury. He climbs the tree to net the animal and ships them to circuses and animal shows. Also noted is dancer R G Huntinghouse claiming 1.2 million miles danced across 30 years. Tomorrow: The Man Of Hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Bob Bakker
Libby
Montana
Bakker
R. G. Huntinghouse
North
Clark Street
Chicago
Symptoms of Measles Show Up Late
Dr Morris Fishbein outlines the incubation period of measles, signs for early diagnosis, and Koplik spots. He describes progression from fever and runny nose to a purplish red rash, possible lung complications, and emphasizes isolation, ventilation, and avoiding drafts to prevent spread.
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Morris Fishiein
Parties at University Terrace and Maplewood entertained
Mrs L Jones and Mrs EB Bibbee hosted two weekend gatherings at 5 University Terrace with a tea and a bridge luncheon. Mrs Frank Rauch sang during the tea, accompanied by Mrs Carl Beasley. Guests included Mary Ellen Bibbee and several auxiliary helpers. A miscellaneous shower at 31 Maplewood Drive honored Miss Rachel Powell, fiancée of Mr Chester Edgar, with guests including Mildred Banks Frances Cox and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Jones
EB. C. Bibbee
Jones
University Terrace
Frank X. Rauch
Carl Beasley
Eileen Rauch
Pauline Swanson
Elizabeth Woodworth
Dorothy Woodworth
Anna May Fenzel
Mary Kircher
Ruth Jones
Mary Ellen Bibbee
Herbert W. Cox
Maplewood Drive
Rachel Powell
Chester Edgar
Mildred Banks
Ruth Cox
Frances Cox
Jeanette James
Leland Welch
Gassoway
W. Va
Charlies Woodworth
George #Bake
Guy Saylor
Harvey C. Baker
Twenty Years Ago Today in Alban Area Happenings
Ohio University organizer Fred Lee Tom started a choral class at Alban. Mrs. W A Matheny returned from a Michigan visit. Capt. J B Allen spent a day in Columbus. Mrs J K Joly of Huntington WV visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McKinetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lee Tom
Ohio University
Alban
W. A. Matheny
Michigan
J. K. Joly
Huntington, W. Va
George McKinetry
Stories from Under Capitol Dome by Rodney Dutcher
Washington Jack Garner the Speaker and Vice President elect is described as a fine man and truthful. A photographer report captures Garner joking about a deer he shot at five hundred yards. Willard and Davis are profiled with humorous anecdotes and a discussion of Indian summer dates and the Pennsylvania poll tax in the Digest straw vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jack Garner
House
Texas
Jack
Roosevelt
Chicago
Garner
Willard
Congress
Pennsylvania
Hoover
Items of Interest on War Debt and Medical Care
Noting letters to Santa include calls for war debt cancellation. The Committee on the Costs of Medical Care proposes organized physicians provide services at standardized prices. A Los Angeles newborn has 11 ancestors, highlighting national sympathy for families. critics urge reform for hunger marchers who travel in cars to Washington.
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Santa Claus
Committee On
Los Angeles
Washington
Greenback Talk Sparks Currency Debate From Farmer Letter
A farmer in Guysville criticizes proposed currency expansion by a Texas congressman. He warns that printing more money without guaranteed purchasing power harms the dollar, recalls Civil War greenbacks, and urges a return to a gold-backed system to maintain sound money.
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Miditor
Measenger
Texas
Congress
Germany
Guysville
Dec
Demand for Cattle Light in This State
Columbus Ohio December 9 The cattle market shows little life with narrow demand across classes says Ohio Farm Bureau research chief H H Curry. Abundant heavy steer supply from livestock show lingers while Lamb receipts were small and shipping demand remains steady. Hog receipts were high and prices eased as Chicago receipts rise during the International Livestock Exposition week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
HH. E. Curry
Ohio Farm Bureau Research Department
Chicago
Early Tag Purchases Urged for Road Work and Tax Funds
Township trustee urges residents to buy motor vehicle and truck tags early to speed tax revenue return for local road work and relief for districts. Purchases usable after December 10, reducing registrar congestion and state distribution delays.
State to Fill 17 Civil Service Positions at Once
The Ohio Civil Service Commission announced examinations for 17 state service positions to be held December 17 and 22 in Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo. Vacancies include roles across the Tax Commission University Hospital State Testing Laboratory Highways Industrial Relations and Welfare departments plus vacancies at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home and Reformatory. Full information will be sent on request to the Wyandotte Building Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Oysto Civil Service Commission
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Tax Commission
University Hospital
Cliny State University
Department of Auditor of State
Department of Highways
Fteam Engineers
Department of Industrial Relations
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
State Raccoon Farm
Department of Agriculture
Columbus State Hospital
Ohio State Reformatory
Department of Public Welfare
Franklin County Sanitorium
State Civil Service Commission
Wyandote
Ohio
Nobel Prize Winner Puzzle Fragments Across Chemistry And Math
disjointed crossword style clues reference Nobel prize themes and scientific terms across chemistry biology astronomy and ethics. scattered entries mention prizes dates and various scientific nouns, forming a historical puzzle page fragment with partial definitions and wordplay.
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the Athens Messenger
Logan-Pomeroy-Middleport
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Ohio Dailies
Inland Daily Press Association
Associa Wire Ave
John W. Cullen Cowpens
Michigan Ave
Goreng, MD
Fifth Ave
General Motors
Detro
Porcigo
Albens Fost
Office
United States of America
Miss DIX
Terue
Olive Roberts Barton
Acto
Ripley
Shanawd
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
King Peorures Syndicate
The
Houst
Nage OF
Longfeliow
Evangeline
Celestine
SUILT
St Miquelon
the Messenger Public Forum
Smites ‘Patrions
Patriotic League
East
Albert Einstein
Berio
Einstein
United States
America
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Hygela, the Health Magazine
Koplik
J. B. Allen
Capitol Dome
Rodney Dutcher
Dan Willard
Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad
Mr. Hoover
White House
F. Trubee Davison
Aeronautics
Yale
State
Marke
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