Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co Profile
The Athens Messenger established 1825 is published weekdays except Saturday with a Sunday morning edition. Gordon K. Bush is publisher and general manager. Charlies H. Harris is managing editor. Subscription rates vary by county and method with annual and shorter terms available.
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Athens Stressenger
Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charlies H. Harris
Reforestation urged to solve Southern Ohio land use problem
Civic groups and farm organizations push during next month’s legislature session for protected forests and reforestation of idle lands. The piece highlights the financial and environmental benefits of forest conservation from Shawnee State Forest to Zaleski, calling for state funding to fill gaps and boost local employment. It notes farm youths planting trees and the market for homegrown evergreens.
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Ohio
Cave
Shawnee State Forest
Little Smokies
Zaleski State Forest
Athens Milk Supply Reaches Highest Ohio Classification
Officials and producers spent months and thousands to elevate Athens city milk to first grade. The improved system extends from dairy to consumer, with stringent sanitation and testing to meet state university town standards. Civic groups consider garbage disposal and meat supply upgrades as next town projects.
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Athens City
Ohio
Ohio University
Athens
May It Be Sensible Economy in Ohio Government
Governor elect John Bricker moves toward party platform economy in state government. The piece supports cutting salaries as a move to reduce waste and extraneous spending, arguing economy starts with personal and household costs and applies to public administration as well.
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John Bricker
Bricker
Ohio
Monroe Doctrine cited amid Franco Italian tensions and world powers
Westbrook Pegler argues the Monroe Doctrine would obligate the United States to defend British and French Caribbean outposts if Italy or Germany gain control. He suggests war risks rise and US must prevent cession of these possessions to Axis powers to avoid proximity threats.
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Washington
Italy
Germany
British Guiana
British Honduras
United States
Cuba
France
Britain
Axis
Japan
Latin America
Facts and figures from a 1930s trivia column
A quiz listing various questions and answers covers topics from dog breeds 108 recognized by the American Kennel Club to the 1931 erection of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington. It includes dates like Easter Sunday 1939 and birthplaces for Eduard Benes, with brief explanations and a request for a stamped envelope to a Washington service bureau.
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American Kennel Club
Arlington Cemetery
Washington Service Bureau
Thirteenth St
Washington, D. C
Alaska
Vanderpool
Gracie Fields
Eduard Benes
Kozlany
Bohemia
Bricker Promises Thrifty Ohio State Administration
Ohio voters hear pledges from Governor-elect Bricker for economy and reduced state costs. Retrenchment steps include a lean inauguration, a 60 day legislative session aim, and pay cuts for aides. House and Senate leaders support eliminating deputy clerk and certain staff roles to save money.
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Ohio
Republican Party
John Bricker
Bricker
House of Representatives
Paul M. Herbert
Herbert
Senate
Ohio Republican News
Governor candidates vow to cut government waste and avoid graft
The piece argues a new governor should trim needless secretaries and secretariat costs while preserving essential services like education welfare policing highways. It links past outlays to leaks and spoils, urging cuts to major items only after eliminating minor extravagances to fund pensions universities penal reform and safer roads.
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Bricker
Messenger's Service Bureau Notice Ad
A brief notice instructs readers to mail questions for the Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 13th Street NW Washington D C. It states legal and medical advice cannot be provided and extended research is not undertaken.
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Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
Messenger's Service Bureau
Washington, D. C
Athens High coach Russell Rupp to return after demobilization
Russell Rupp, Athens High School coach and faculty member, was in the motor transport service at Valpariso and announced to return to the high school upon demobilization. The Social Literary Club met at Mrs. T. C. McCracken’s home and R. W. Finsterwald chaired the Athens County Red Cross board. Mrs. J. T. Merwin and daughter Margaret left for New York to join Dr. Merwin. Clark Rice, 37 Division, 147 Infantry, arrived in the United States and was at debarkation hospital No. 2, Staten Island.
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Russell Rupp
Athens
The
Motor Transport Service
T. C. McCracken
G. F. Morgan
Athens High School
Valpariso
J. T. Merwin
Margaret
New York
Dr. Merwin
J. H. Rice
Grosvenor Sr
Clark
Pat") Rice
United States
Debarkation Hospital
No. 2
Staten Island
Reverend James Martin Remembers Athens County Life
The letter from Rev. James Martin of Spratt Ohio reflects on his roots in Athens County born 1887 near Broadwell. He recounts his father James C. Martin coal mining, church roots, revival meetings, and a lasting faith as he visits old homes and friends. He prays for reunion beyond the Great Divide. December 7.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Broadwell
James C. Martin
Kilbert
Federal Creek
Albert Tabler
Herman
Clarence Singer
James Martin Spratt, O
Job access in Athens business house sparks demand for youth chances
In Athens a man complains that married women dominate local employments and urges business leaders to hire single and younger workers. He questions if county businesses would fail if single people, including youth, were given a chance. The letter is signed by Jim Shafer from Athens RD dated December 8.
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the Messenger
Athens
Jim Shafer
R. D
My Fairy Helper a Tiny Vision in the Kitchen
Poet's Corner features a verse about a fairy seen while washing dishes. The speaker notes a tiny visitor making teacups shine and vanishing when the clock struck nine. Mattie Lou Allen, age 12, Athens, R. F. D., signs the piece with name and address.
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Mattie Lou Allen
Athens
Queen of the Ice Carnival Chooses Sally Blair
Sally Blair, crowned Queen of the Ice Carnival, is paired with Corey Porter while rival star Dan Reynolds attracts attention for Olympic prospects. Sally dares Reynolds to notice her as she confronts his aloof stance and decides this weekend will prove her charm.
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Sally Blair
Dan Reynolds
Sally
Corey Porter
Corey
Keyman
Peterson Porter
Christie
Reynolds
Dartmouth
Pudge Wylie
Pudge
Lad
Stars Foresee Stirring Day With Romance And Reorganization
The stars indicate stirring events this day with urgent potential for a revolutionary shift. Romantic life and business goals may reorganize, bringing happiness but also jealousy and public annoyances. A birthday child may be talented and adventurous, gaining public recognition but courting rivals.
Tularemia alert for rabbit hunters and dressers
Health expert warns hunters face tularemia when handling rabbits for food. Exposure occurs from skin injuries and bites by deer flies and wood ticks after dressing rabbits. Gloves, thorough hand washing, and fully cooking game are essential preventive steps.
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Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Westbrook Pegler
Frost
R. W. Finsterwald
Athens County Red Cross
Thelma Grubb
the Public Forum
Poet's Corner
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George Clark
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