Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. Publisher Details
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co lists Frederick W Bush as publisher and Gen Mer Charlee as managing editor. It notes affiliations with American Newspaper Publishers Association and Inland Daily Press Association, and names representative offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland. Subscription rates and mailing options are shown, with carrier and mail prices.
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Frederick W Bush
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Athens Messenger & Werald Printing Co
Gerdoos K Bush
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Onaneen
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
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Persecution Is Fatal to Public Utilities War Harming Growth
The article argues that ongoing government and political attacks on public utilities threaten major industry and jobs. It criticizes extremism in both business and government, warns that warlike rhetoric raises capital costs and blocks plant expansion, and urges a balanced approach to allow industry to serve the public and spur prosperity.
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Supreme Court
Washington
G men take center stage in public fight against crime
The piece argues that federal agents known as G men have become the nation’s primary force against organized crime. It notes public fascination with spectacular methods, defends federal reach across county lines, and credits G men with pursuing criminals who cross jurisdictions. It emphasizes local officers’ bravery but highlights the need for federal operatives.
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Capones
G-man
New York City
Change for Better Signs Rise in U S Coin Production
Edwin H. Dressel says Philadelphia mint coinage up to December 1 totals 28 9 26 787 dollars, over twice the prior yearly high. He notes post 1932 demand surged with larger coins favored, improving business. tips have benefited as nickels and pennies decline.
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United States
Edwin H. Dressel
Philadelphia
Dresgel
Toys for Dad and the new male loyalty gifts
A light hearted look at novelty gifts aimed at keeping men at home. It mentions a rubber driving mat for practice and a basement target with a funnel shaped trap that swallows bullets as fired, noting skepticism about their effectiveness.
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Mono- Poliging Junior
Franco Madrid siege analyzed by officials and diplomats
Washington officials weigh Franco's Madrid bid, noting he may be stretched thin with 25 000 30 000 troops facing 200 000 defenders. Diplomats suspect Rome and Berlin aim to delay until Russia freezes in, while Batista expands army school influence in Cuba amid a sugar tax plan.
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Paul Mallon Washington
Franco
Spain
Madrid
Rome
Berlin
Russia
Grant
Richmond
Lee
France
Italy
Germany
Cuba
Batista
Gomez
Islands quake spurs 67 tremors in Guam in 24 hours
Recent Guam tremor wave reports 67 earthquakes in a day, with authorities noting none linked to police shakeup. The assorted vignettes reference medical, political, and crime figures, including Londoners with a stone heart and a kidnapper named Brunette captured by G men in New York, all echoing a fragmented era of headlines.
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Guam
Brunette
New York
Christmas Memories and Greetings in Poem Form
A collection of Christmas poems and verses from readers including Effie Lusher of Point Pleasant West Virginia Vivian Johnson of Logan Ohio Robert V Sayre of Apple Grove Ohio and Mary Francis Kemption Glouster Ohio plus a quote on education and a Catered nod to domestic roles. The items capture holiday nostalgia greetings and a child’s Santa Claus dream with regional author names.
Trailer life and nomads spark new climate of roads
Will C. Merritt writes from Zaragoza MEX December 17 on how cars and good roads drive a caravan of trailers. He notes rising trailer camps, changing policing needs, school enrollments, coast to coast stations, and cultural contrasts from Arkansas to Chihuahua while praising the mobility of the open road.
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the Messenger
Mexico
Arkansas
Jeff Davis County
Texas
Chihuahua
Rio Grande
Juarez
Land of a Hundred Smokes Near New Straitsville Shawnee
A historical note recalls the New Straitsville coal district famed for miniature volcanoes and long burning mines. It mentions a major mine fire in 18%, the firefighting efforts, and the era’s coal industry prominence along with a teaser attribution about female involvement in crime cases.
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New Straitsville
Shawnee
Alaska
Ohio
New Straitaville
Hocking Valley
Straitsville
Thunder Mesa Mystery Ends in Brother's Death
At Thunder Mesa a Christmas party ends in tragedy as Pearl Sam de Forest is found dead with a knife in his throat under the tree. Pearl Pierre, eldest, takes charge and hints outsiders brought danger as suspicion falls on other household members and guests. Ramon V asquez discovers the body. tension rises as accusations fly.
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de Forest
Thunder Mesa
Pearl Sam DE Forest
Pearl
Pearl John
Pearl Pierre
Tante Josephine
Betty Welch
Ramon Vasquez
Angelique Abeyta
Profesor Shaw
Bob Graham
Ramon
Pearl Sam
Bob
Mr. Vasquez
Betty
Angelique
Mystery on Thunder Mesa Deepens After Pearl Sam’s Death
Bob confronts suspicion in a tense Thunder Mesa household as Pearl Sam dies. Betty and Ramon console Angeliqe while a guarded trail knife hints at Indian artefacts. Professor Shaw shows cold curiosity, while Pearl John remains under house arrest and the younger brother faces an unclear fate. Continued on Page 12.
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Professor Shaw
Pearl Sam
Bob
Thunder Mesa
Betty
Community Figures Host Christmas Dinner in 1950s Local News
In a nostalgic recap, Mrs. Tom Rosser and Mrs. Charles Wood hosted the A. E. W. Club while others served the Christmas meal for Light Bearers and Kings Heralds. An injury report notes East Hunter Street resident Logan’s fall, and notes of past events include Mary G. Noss teaching class six and visits by Darren Moore and other families five to ten years earlier.
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J. J. Triipp
First Methodist Church Sunday School
Ruth Henry
J. W. Hudson
E. T. Hayes
John Dow
King’s Heralds
Charles Lanning
East Hunter St
Logan
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Indiana Criminal Mentifcation Bureau
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Darren Moore
City National Bank
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O. B. Murphey
Cambridge
H. A. Green
H. G. Jefferson
Bloomingburg
Pearl Roush
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William Huhn
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W. Frank Copeland, Jr
New York University
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Morris Ave
George Clark
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