Newspaper Classified and Subscription Rates Notice
An obituary and subscription notice outlines mail and office rates for Athens and surrounding counties. It lists 8 week and monthly pricing, zones, and distributor offices, noting second class matter status and AP copyright references.
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Associated Pres
Associated Press
Focal News
W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Troit
Cleveland
Athens
Galite
Hocking
Mel
Vinton
Washington
America’s Night of Light Christmas Eve Appeal
Twenty six years after Churchill’s warning the piece urges Americans to brighten Christmas Eve as America’s Night of Light. It recalls 1940s dark times with troops abroad and dictatorship darkening the world, urging civic leaders to unite in lighting homes offices and public buildings to keep the window of liberty bright.
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Sir Edward Grey
British Foreign Office
Europe
America
Ohio traffic laws emphasize reporting accidents
The piece warns drivers about mandatory reporting and flight from crashes. It notes officers chase long for involved parties and that fleeing only worsens cases. Pedestrians use roads as sidewalks in towns lacking sidewalks, but drivers must stay and aid officers to resolve incidents.
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Ohio
One More Appeal to Relieve Holiday Parking Strain
The article urges motorists to leave cars at home during the last shopping days before Christmas to ease congestion as Ohio University students and faculty head home. It notes parking space is scarce in towns like Athens and asks residents to help by providing spots for late shoppers from distant points.
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Athens
Ohio University
Industry and labor face choice of bargaining or fascism
Quote discusses the decisive role of industry and labor in choosing between voluntary collective bargaining and industrial fascism, attributed to Matthew Woll, vice president of the A F of L. The remark frames a stark dichotomy for the labor movement and industry to decide their path.
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Matthew Woll
A. F
Lets win this war smartly from shoe advertisement
A wartime London shoe advertisement urges practical support and efficiency in national efforts. The brief pitch highlights durable footwear and smart purchases to aid civilians and troops during extended conflict.
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London
Gifts vs Loans for Aid to England Gains Attention
Raymond Clapper debates whether outright gifts to England would win broader support in the United States than loans. He cites Mrs. Roosevelt and administration figures, noting public wariness, past moratoriums, and the political dynamics of naming aid as loans or gifts.
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Washington
England
Hoover
Europe
Shylock
Administration opposes cash purchase of British possessions
The policy discussion favors avoiding loans or gifts and instead a cash buy of British pos sessions in this hemisphere. The administration argues current bases provide a defense screen, reducing need for more real estate. It cites liabilities of possession poverty and illiteracy among local populations and notes existing defense spots are under control.
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Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Money Grants vs Convoy Policy in War Debate
The discussion suggests money grants to England face less resistance than the convoy proposal. Opposition within Republicans could derail changing the neutrality act to allow convoying ships into the war zone. Administration may avoid the issue unless strong public demand emerges.
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England
Kennedy to Lead Isolationist Surge After Holidays
Bruce Catton reports Ambassador Joe Kennedy may publicly back the America First movement after Christmas, leveraging his status while Roosevelt delays naming a successor. John G. Winant is eyed as a potential replacement, seen as acceptable to London and Washington and unlikely to align with pro ally forces.
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Washington
Joe Kennedy
Kennedy
America First Committee
Roosevelt
FDR
England
U. S
John G. Winant
New Hampshire
International Labor Office
Winant
Home
Herbert Morrison
Ernest Bevin
London
Quotes on Production Shift and Social Equity
Industry’s pivot from consumer goods to armament hinges on government urgency for the near future. A future society should shed extreme riches and poverty, says Morrison and Prentis.
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Herbert Morrison
Home Security
Piano recital hosts a list of Elmwood Place pupils
A house recital at Mrs. Fred McKay's Elmwood Place featured piano students including Anna Morrison Nelle Foster Kathryn Sherrard Bobby Drake Mary Ellen Gibson Ray Slaughter Dana Lee Tom Jean Forsyth Jane Finsterwald Betsy Bailey Betty Bird Grace Foster Florence Elkins Bobby Morrison and Betty Fulton. Mistletoe festoons trees along the Ohio River. A Columbus man agreed to pay W D Roush five dollars annually for mistletoe on one elm. One tree near the high school in Pomeroy bore a wagonload of mistletoe once sheltering the W B Horton coal office.
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Fred McKay
Elmwood Place
Anna Margaret Morrison
Nelle Foster
Kathryn Sherrard
Bobby Drake
Mary Ellen Gibson
Ray Slaughter
Dana Lee Tom
Jean Forsyth
Jane Finsterwald
Betsy Bailey
Betty Bird
Grace Ellen Foster
Florence Elkins
Bobby Morrison
Betty Jane Fulton
Ohio River
Columbus
W. D. Roush
Pomeroy
W. B. Horton
Secret talk claims threaten U S unity and labor groups
A reader argues Hitler plans to invade the United States and says labor leaders and public officials aid Nazi efforts. He accuses strikes delaying defense production of treason, calls for action against suspected traitors, and warns of hidden Nazi influence in government and industry. CHARLES R. LARSON. Athens, R D 5, Dec 13.
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the Messenger
Hitler
U.S. A
U. S
France
Norway
Great American Party
America
Charles R. Larson
Athens
R. D
Sunshine drive seeks 25 words for Edwin Farley
A Dear Editor appeal urges readers to mail 25 word postcards to Edwin Farley at Morris Memorial Hospital Milton West Virginia. The effort supports infantile paralysis care funded by the county and tied to the March of Dimes.
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Mrs. Reader
the Messenger
Edwin Farley
Care Morris Memorial Hospital
Milton
W. Va
Edwin
J. N. Williams
Middleport
Hunter To Serve Roast Venison to 70 Friends
Frank C. Ghrist invites about 70 friends to a roast venison dinner in the Palm Room at Hotel Lafayette in Gallipolis Thursday at 6 p.m. The venison came from an 11 point buck killed in Elk County Pennsylvania and dressed 150 pounds.
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Gallipolis
Frank C. Ghrist
Palm Room
Hotel Lafayette
Ghrist
Elk County
Representative Hatch attends Columbus House caucus
Representative H. A. Hatch was in Columbus to attend a caucus of members of the House of Representatives. Mrs. Anna White and Mrs. Clara Whipple served as chaperons at a Christmas dance at the White Cottage dormitory at Ohio University. "Listen Lester" appeared at the Stuart Opera House in Nelsonville. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the D A R met at the home of Mrs Eli Dunkle with assisting hostesses Mrs C H Welch Mrs T W Craig and Mrs J A Slingluff.
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H. A. Hatch
Columbus
House of Representatives
Anna White
Clara Whipple
White Cottage
Ohio University
Lester
Stuart Opera House
Nelsonville
Nabby Lee Ames
D.A.R
Eli Dunkle
C. H. Welch
T. W. Craig
J. A. Slingluff
Estate values and transfers outlined in Morgan County notes
Net estate values are listed for N L Ervin Wm G Fawcett and Dexter Carr with specific bequests to widow children and grandchildren. Executor Harriett Smith named for Herbert Manly. estate estimates of 9000 with 6000 personal and 3000 realty. Various property transfers and quit claims recorded in Chesterhill McConnellsville and surrounding townships. A divorce suit by Leonard Clinton against Frances M Clifton is filed. Lease agreement for Clifton and Taylor building set at 20 per month.
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Mcconnellville
N. L. Ervin
Stockport
Elizabeth Ervin
Andrew D
Edna Ruth
George Edward Ervin
Daisy Lee Donaldson
Ella Mae Fogarty
Wm. G. Fawcett
Chesterhill
Beulah Fawcett
Richard W. Fawcett
Mabelle A. Black
Dexter Carr
Marion
Maria
Bessie McElfresh Hickerson
Clyde
George E. Carr
Clyde Ray McElfresh
Harriett Ellen Smith
Herbert H. Manly
Leonard Clinton
Frances M. Clifton
Gary Lee
E. H
C. E
B. A. Clifton
H. A. Taylor
Jefferson and
Second St
What happened to it What went wrong with the mission
In Chapter XXVII Lona Montoya and Andre Girardeau clash over trust and control as they hide a crucial instrument. Andre fears loss of power while Lona asserts readiness, then they pivot to safety and future shipments. A Rocking Branch visit reveals a fire loss impacting Ronnie and Mr Bailey, drawing helpful rancher neighbors into rebuilding efforts.
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Andre Girardeau
Lona Montoya
Lona
Andre
Lena Montoya
Lana
New York
Ronica
Rocking Branch
Mr. Bailey
Ronnie
Thomas VU
Bailey
Ranchers welcome Bailey and Ronica with neighborly aid
In the southwest scene Bailey, irritated by praise, accepts help from local ranchers while Ronica and Andre Girardeau court in town. Andre buys a drum, Navajo rugs, jewelry, and a cactus arm chair for Ronica and Mr. Bailey, aiming to impress Pico in Guaymas and to court the couple with generous gifts.
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Andre Girardeau
Ronnie
Wilson's
Fred Wilson
Ronica
Andre
Wilson
Guaymas
Mexico
Pico
Lnys
Mr. Bailey
Cutler Club Holds Meeting and Local Social Notes
Cutler WIlling Workers Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J A Carothers for a noon potluck dinner with about 30 attendees. The notes mention Lydia Root fracturing her leg, a birth of Alice Kay Blauser, and several visits and travels among local residents including Marietta and Bens Run, with multiple family links and outings.
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Cutler—Willing Workers Club
J. A. Carothers
Lydia Root
Cutler
I. R. Blauser
Alice Kay
T. T. Dunbar
Juliette Rebekah Lodge
James Landers
Eva Landers
Ottis Winters
Edward Nice
Athens
Alice Blauser
Elizabeth O'Daffer
Carrie Dunbar
Marietta
Scott
Leslie Grubb
Haydenville
J. T. Grubb
Rock Bridge
N. J
James Carr
Clifford Godd
Car Place
Milliard Foster
Little Hocking
Garnet Goddard
J. V. Leyda
Poet's Corner Santa Claus Poem
Santa Claus appears in a festive verse urging a swift Christmas delivery with joy to all. The poem pleads blessing and charity toward the needy, praising Santa’s enduring work and benevolence as Christmas Day arrives.
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Santa
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