Athens Messenger 1825 1929 Publication Directory
The Athens Messenger, a historic Ohio newspaper, lists publishing details and circulation policies. It notes edition years 1825 to 1929, association memberships, and postal classifications. The text outlines advertising rates, subscriber options, and obituary charges. It mentions stepping stone toward broader newspaper affiliations and delivery regions in Meigs and surrounding counties.
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Athens Messenger
K. Tfer
Mar
Charlie
American Nevrpcrets
Ohio
Burrs
Associaton
In and
Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Four Old Men Named Hitler Mussolini Stalin and Japan’s Emperor
Column identifies four men referred to in Sunday text as Hitler Mussolini Stalin and the Emperor of Japan. The list emphasizes notorious leaders from World War II era.
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Hitler Mussolini Stalin the Emperor of Japan
Radio cries wolf in fake early warning alarms
A critical editorial denounces fake siren raids on the Atlantic coast and San Francisco as harmful to public trust. It condemns broadcasting networks and Civil Defense groups for spreading panic, urges accountability, and defends press responsibility and wartime freedoms.
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Eastern Seaboard
Civil Air Defense
Federal Communications Commission
Military Intelligence
Atlantic
New York
LaGuardia
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Population boom and marriage surge spark census note
The census notes a one million population gain and a twenty percent rise in marriages last year, amid a muted war coming and public divisions. It cites Baby bust rebound as temporary while federal officials offer no reasons beyond general awareness. The quotes include remarks from Judge Robert N. Wilkin and actor David Warfield on birthdays.
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Baties
United Stes
Census Bureau
Washington
Wartime journalism urged readers to support government
Raymond Clapper argues that with the nation at war the public must adjust daily life and media habits. He urges restraint on reporting rumors, backing the army and navy, and resisting gossip while Congress reviews information and authorities pursue the war effort.
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Japan
Washington
Raf
England
Congress
Army
Navy
Blitz warfare at sea reshapes Pacific expectations
Peter Edson analyzes how Japan’s early strikes redefined naval ranges from Hawaii to Yokohama and the strategic value of the mandated Pacific islands. He notes distances, fortified bases, and the shift from a 2,500 mile sea radius to a broader, longer war horizon.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Yokohama
Honolulu
California
Aleutian Islands
Formosa
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Marshall
Caroline
Ladrone
Germany
League of Nations
Papua
Yap
Truk
Ponape
Jaluit
Saipan
Dutch East Indies
Singapore
Australia
South Pacific
Seasonal Public Forum Letter Urges Christlike Giving
In a Christmas season Public Forum letter Co. M. Clouston of Carbon Hill urges readers to shift giving from material exchanges to aiding the truly needy. He highlights Jesus's life and sacrifice and calls for a life of usefulness in service to Christ, promising eternal reward.
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Christ
M. Clouston
Carbon Hill
Dec
Straitsville Social Notes: Events and Visits
Mrs. Bertha Skeily from Millersport spent the weekend with relatives in Straitsville. Rebekah Lodge held elections and plans a Dec 22 gift exchange with a potluck. Richard Mills of Barberton visited family. Mrs. Minnie Faine is at Marietta Clinic for treatment. Various locals and visitors are noted from Mount Vernon to Columbus, plus a cantata practice and church circle meeting.
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New Straitsville
Bertha Skeily
Millersport
Tom Webb
Charles Lemon
Lemon
Levi Wolfe
Rebekah Lodge
Richard Mills
Barberton
Edw
Mills
Minnie Faine
Marietta Clinic
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Pearl Slatter
Henry Lemon
Orville
Mount Vernon
Delbert Orndorf
Akron
Raymond Orndorf
M. E. Church
Russell Thompson
Charles Evans
Logan
Levi Palmer
Lena Blankenship
F. W. Blankenship
D. B. Blankenship
Frederic
Artie Devol
H. B. Blankenship
Duncan Falls
Harry Strain
Bay
Ewing St
Rex Huffman
New Lexington
John Sweazy
Cheerio
Samuel Nixon
Oak Grove Grange and community notices in brief
Oak Grove Grange held its regular meeting Friday. A delegation visited Trimble Grange Saturday with a lecture hour program. The quarterly birthday dinner for Octob er November December birthdays is set for December 19. Local church rally planned December 12 at New Marshfield Church. News includes births, visits, and illnesses among Oak Grove residents.
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Oak Grove
York Grange
Trimble Grange
Young People’s Society of the Pilgrim Holiness Churches
New Marshfield
Roy Knight
Ethel Frazee
Logan
Erma Cagg
Nelsonville
S. M. Cagg
Paul Kennard
Carbondale
Priscilla Ann
Charles Hartman
Kennard
Lon Mace
Zaleski
Mary Kennard
Asbury Ridge
William Hartman
Howard White
Minnie Perry
Jane Pickett
Jim Pickett
Columbus
Racine Epworth League Party Hosts and Guests
Members of the Racine Epworth League held a social at pastor Rev Walter R. McCarley’s home with six invited guests. Refreshments served to Betty Hoback Mildred Byers Betty O Connor Mary Jean Watson Marian Simpson Jan Neigler Emma Jane Jiden Robert Cleland Floyd Hoback Jr Guests included Buddy Wilson Charles Miller Letart Falls Garry Wolfe Antiquity James Shank Apple Grove Jack Kessler Kathryn Wolfe Racine. Joe Graham Middleport visited relatives here. Mrs Hilton Wolfe and sons Hillton Junior Larry visited relatives in Racine. Jasper Powell employed at Sandusky spent time here. Mrs Clifford Decker visited her mother in Racine. Cot Hensler employed in Zanesville spent weekend with his mother. Mrs Wilbur Theobald and Mrs Sadie McElhinny spent Saturday in Parkersburg.
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Racine
Racine Epworth League
Walter R. McCarley
Betty Hoback
Mildred Byers
Betty O'Connor
Mary Jean Watson
Marian Simpson
Jan Neigler
Emma Jane Jiden
Robert Cleland
Floyd Hoback, Jr
Buddy Wilson
Charles Miller
Letart Falls
Garry Wolfe
Antiquity
James Shank
Apple Grove
Jack Kessler
Diana Curt Battles Grief and Suspicions After Plane Crash
In this serialized drama Diana Curt endures public mourning and private doubt after Stephen Curt's presumed death in a missing plane crash. Adela schemes with Aunt Christie while Diana, urged by Phil Bruce, questions her future, insurance payouts, and her loyalty to Stephen as reporters chase the story.
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Diana Curt
Adela
Diana
Richard Thorpe
Thorpe
Stephen
Phil Bruce
Evalyn Thorpe
Richard
South America
Christie
Cristobal
Pan-American Airways
Smith
Old Ellen Curt
Old Ellen
Airways Company
United States
Stephen Curt
Phil
Mr. Tucker
Larkin
Tom John Dewlaney
Insurance Company
Curt
John Dewlaney
Mr. Dewlaney
Peace moves viewed as step toward avoiding war
Reports from 10 years ago note Hindenburg bans mass meetings to curb violence in Germany. In Ohio University, the Concert Band led by Curtis W. Janssen gave its first concert. China and Japan accepted League peace terms for Manchuria and troop withdrawal. The U S watches peace promises. Franz L Woodworth oversees new traffic lights at East State and Carpenter Streets. Harding excludes Germany from Washington arms talks while major powers may consult before Pacific island disputes. France seeks theoretical third naval rank. Athens High announces football A players led by Sharp and Sweeney among others.
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United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
Pacific
Washington
Athens High
Sharp
Sweeney
Battin
Hughes
Shafer
Fetch
Wilcox
Gandee
Brooks Maple
Barnes
McKinley
Nelsom
Baker
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Robert N. Wilkin
Cleveland
David Warfield
Raymond Clapper
Sigeries
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Pacific Chess Board of War
Manila
Canton
Vladivostok
Tokyo
Gibraltar
Batavia
Netherlands East Indies
the Public Forum
the Messenger
Straitsville
By Galbraith
Helen R. Woodward
NEA Service
ING
Chapter
Steve
Paul von Hindenburg
Ohio University
Curtis W. Janssen
China
Manchuria
U. S
Franz L. Woodworth
East State and
Carpenter Streets
East Side School
Harding
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