Miners Messenger Adverts Local Subscription Rates
Page four public notice and ads from The Miners Messenger announce subscription rates in Athens and surrounding counties. Rates listed include one year four ninety and six months two fifty with weekly and ten week options. Postal and publishing details note second class matter and Associated Press affiliation.
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Athens
Gabiin
Hockong
Mogs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Letrok
Cleveland
Appleven
Fire safety urged after candle incident at Athens public school
A local editorial urges Athens officials to enforce strict fire precautions in schools after a candle related incident. The writer calls for immediate action and warns against relying on drills alone, advocating ordinances to prohibit open flames near students and dangerous costume setups.
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Athens East Side
Athens
City Board of Education
The Trend on War Entry and National Resolve
The essay argues the United States moved toward war after Japan's attack, detailing gradual steps into conflict since 1939. It stresses mobilization, labor and industry strains, and the resolve to outproduce and outfight the Axis, while noting domestic divisions and long economic sacrifice before final victory.
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Hawaii
Poland
France
England
Britain
Atlantic
Japan
Pacific
Uniana
Congress
Wallace
United States
Russia
America
Struga
Peter Edson Exams War Labor Policy in Washington Scene
Peter Edson argues for extended work hours to boost production for war. He contrasts US policy with French limits and cites Bevin in Britain returning to a 48 hour week. He asserts the fight is for the right to shape postwar economic and political principles and to secure a lasting peace. The piece emphasizes necessity, fatigue limits, and the stakes for business and workers.
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Washington
United States
la Belle Republique
England
Dunkirk
Bevin
Britain
Germany
Japan
Italy
Business Week
Pearl Harbor Report Highlights Heroism and Negligence
Secretary Knox's frank Pearl Harbor report portrays not only negligence in alertness but also the heroic acts of sailors and officers who fought to save the navy. It notes questions for investigation, the risks taken by Knox, and the public duty to support defense bonds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Knox
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Senator Tobey
Arizona
Navy Department
Admiral Kidd
Kidd
P. S
Public Forum letter on highway wages and staffing
George Stone from Athens R D 1 argues highway department wages must rise to meet rising living costs after seeing three experienced men leave for higher pay. He urges the executive committee and county chairman to seek raises to prevent further losses and to compare with other industries. Signed Athens Ohio December 15.
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Athens County
Paul Watson
Matt Biddison
Mr. Risley
State Highway Department
George Stone Athens
R. D
Junior Red Cross in Athens Schools Expands Christmas Efforts
Organization speeds up membership through service and donations as Christmas nears. Mrs. Eugene Shafer leads the Athens County Junior Red Cross with Central School unit officers Jeanne Hout, Dick Kircher, Gladys Frasier, Jack Reed. Delores Whaley, seven, entertains at an Old Fiddler contest in Middleport under American Legion auspices after recent performances in Columbus and at the Majestic Theatre. Pollyanna Class at First Christian hosts Christmas party for Athens County Children's Home with Miss Mary McCune as president. Pauline Masterton and Bertine Sidders win contests.
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Junior Red Cross
Athens
Eugene Shafer
Athens County
Central School Junior Red Cross Unit
Jeanne Hout
Dick Kircher
Gladys Frasier
Jack Reed
Delores Whaley
Dale Whaley
Middleport
American Legion
Delores
Nellie McGowan
Majestic Theater
Columbus
First Christian Church
Len B. McCune
Maplewood Drive
Mary McCune
Pauline Masterton
Bertine Sidders
Christmas Socials and School Program Across Coolville Troy
Coolville and Troy communities plan a Christmas get-together at Gertrude Barth’s home with supper at 6 30. Carthage Troy School students will perform the operetta When Christmas Comes under Mrs Louella Clifton's direction with 58 participants. Troy High hosts games against Albany Rutland December 19 20. Several families visit attend farm bureau meeting in Chicago and attend various gatherings including church programs and family visits.
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Coolville
Congregational Sunday School
Tres
Gertrude Barth
Carthage-Troy School
Louella Cliffton
Troy High School
Albany
Rutland
Ireland Congregational Church
W. F. Kampf
Farm Bureau
Chicago
J. B. Robinson
Francis Robinson
McConnelsville
George Greene
Marietta
James Greene
Athens
Charles Greene
Charlotte
Parkersburg
W. Va
Howard Oakes
Deanna Robinson
Little Hocking
Frank Taylor
Ruth Ann McBride
E. M. Daugherty
Kelly Collins
Big Springs
M. F. Nist
O. G. Brandeberry
Ireland
Wheeling
F. B. Tidd
John Victor
Akron
Lew Welling
Carl Welling
Ralph Calloway
Corbett Yeater
Jack Blue
Zanesville
Ohio News Briefs Highlight Education and Veterans Legislation
During Christmas season the public bought German toys in record amounts since World War I. U S vocational school No 1 opened at Chillicothe with housing for 500 agricultural students and quarters for staff and officials. Kappa Psi Alpha on the Ohio campus counts Prof L J Addicott and Dr W S Gamertsfelder as members with Athens reps Harold Addicott and Richard Daggett. Congressman I M Foster of Ohio introduces an adjusted compensation bill for World War II veterans in Congress.
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U. S. Vocational School No. 1
Chillicothe
Kappa Psi Alpha
O. U
L. J. Addicott
W. S. Gamertsfelder
Athens
Harold Addicott
Richard Daggett
U. S
I. M. Foster
Ohio
Hemlock Grove Community Social and Personal Notes
Hemlock Grove hosts a Christmas program at the Grange Hall on Sunday evening. The Sewing Club met with Mrs. Ziba Midkiff Friday night. Local families share visits and relocations across Canton and nearby homes.
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Hemlock Grove
Hemlock Grove Grange Hall
Sewing Club
Ziba
Ernest Cullums
Robert Leifheit
Ziba Midkiff
George Sanborns
Homer Midkiff
Porter Midkiff
Bert Romine
Charles Romine
Personal and Social Notes of Syracuse
Evangelistic services continue at the Church of the Nazarene with Mrs. Robert Salser and David Cuckler Sr. in charge of song. Miss Lenora Campbell of Cleveland will arrive Friday to visit her mother Mrs. Herbert Stobart for the holidays. Local social items note movements, illnesses, and upcoming Christmas programs across Syracuse.
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Syracuse
Church of the Nazarene
Robert Salser
David Cuckler
Lenora Campbell
Cleveland
Herbert Stobart
A. L. Flanagan
B. F. Quisenberry
Athens
Lawrence Sellers Sr
Larry
Columbus
R. B. Sellers
Elsie Quillen
Huntington
Mattie Genheimer
A. J. Osler
S. A. Hendrix
George Hayman
George Rea
Carl Seidenabel
Cadiz
Rea
Marcia Karr
Lou Taylor
Asbury Methodist Church School
Syracuse Garden Club
Helen Underhill
Mary Karr
M. S. Bentz
Huntington Hospital
Thomas Edwards
Intercession
There will always be a Christmas by Laura B Foster
A lyric poem from Laura B Foster of Columbus Ohio reflects on enduring symbols of Christmas. It evokes Santa Claus, stars, reindeer, wise men with gifts, the manger and inn, amid a world scarred by battles and sorrow.
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Santa Claus
Laura B, Foster
Columbus
Ohio
Christmas at Dearborn's Hearts and Secrets
After Andrew Dearborn dies, secretary Carol faces a will that splits control of the People's Store among six loyal employees if son Andy proves true to Dearborn’s service creed. Rumors swirl as Andy returns with Linda Julian and a yacht lifestyle while staff worry who will inherit the business and their jobs.
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Andrew Dearborn
Carol
Santa Claus
Bill Reece
Herrick
Andy Dearborn
Linda Julian
Mr. Dearborn
Miss Fanny
Dearborn's
Mary Todd
Cosmetics
Nicky Moore
Jiminy-gee
Andy
Dearborn Yacht
Mr. Herrick
Linda
Dearborn’s
Miners Pay at Kimberly Slated for Dec 23
Kimberly readers will note miners receive Christmas pay after an 11 day pay period with one two hour day due to a breakdown. Notes from town include a school Christmas program, a party Friday, and school to resume Jan 5. Local civic and military mentions follow with several residents in hospitals or service.
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Kimberly
Pauline Heft
McArthur Personal and Social Notes Highlight Military Moves
McArthur social notes list Army officers and family visits. Dr. B Franklin Wills earns Captain rank in Fort Benning Georgia. Sergeant Curtis Walker to return home December for ten days. Wendell Wills on furlough from Fort Benning with his parents. Several local families noted for visits, shopping trips, and weekend gatherings in Columbus Chillicothe Newark Athens Dayton Paris and Columbus. The column ends with a cliffhanger line about judgment and love.
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Conrad Stellar
Edward Huffman
Carl Weiss
William Lamb
Columbus
John Howell
Dayton
Blanche Howell
Harold Cline
Paris
Cline
Robert Will
Sarah
Bobby
Athens
Burson
J. W. Ogan
Meade Esmont
Chillicothe
B. M. Thompson
Shine Thompson
Hiram R. Wilson
Elwood Sexton
Camp Shelby
F. FE. Sexton
Johnnie Cline
Lindsey Graves
Tony Krouse
al Atwell
Court House
Margaret Swaim
Dorothy Smith
Carl Smith
Fenne Thomas
Omar Thomas
L. L. Leach
Nelie
Delbert Johnson
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Publiahea
FI Blishin CO
Nei American Neeupeper
Bureau of
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Raymond Clapper
the Public Forum
the Messenger
Highway Department
Harry Risley
Coolville and
Troy
Poet's Corner
By Galbraith
WEA Oervick
Jinnie
Bill
NEA Service. Inc
Kimberly Local
Nelsonville
Bert Wood
White Cross Hospital
Virgil
Clyde
George Christy
Fort Knox
Dana Christy
George
Cephas Adams
Camp Blanding
Florida
Andrew Adams
Donald Wachenschwanz
Charles Wachenschwanz
Oak Grove
U.S. S. Morris
William Farms
Mr. Farms
Harold Campbell
George Griffin
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