The Athens Messenger Details Publishing and Rates
Information on publisher staff affiliations and associations for The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. Includes subscription prices by carrier and year for Athens and nearby counties, with multiple zone post rates and office advertising rates.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mar
Charlee H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Ee Ee
Riches in the Quiet Life and Civic Giving
A newspaper column reflects on puzzling bequests by unlikely elderly savers and lauds community philanthropy. It recalls a recluse who died poor yet left thousands. The piece praises investing in happiness through friendship and civic works like Athens Community Chest funding as the best return on life.
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Athens
Millions for Mercy Red Cross membership hits 17 year high
The article notes over five million Americans enrolled in the annual Red Cross roll call with membership at a 17 year peak. It stresses that quick aid requires ready organization to convert donations into timely help, citing floods in 1936-37 and Philippine refugees helped by a prepared Red Cross response.
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American Red Cross
America
Red Cross
Philippines
Holiday Lesson From Toy Trade History
A concise reflection notes that prewar Germany supplied two thirds of US toys, but after World War I US firms dominated a growing toy industry. It cites Germany’s slide to about 1.5 million in exports and warns Japan may face a similar fate if anti-Japanese sentiment grows in the United States.
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United States
Germany
Christmas Travel Funds Railroading Question
A reader asks if the $225,000 congressional Christmas travel appropriation could be described as railroading. The question questions method and propriety of lawmakers steering funds for personal travel.
Soviet Explorers Drift 750 Miles From North Pole Post
Soviet explorers have drifted about 750 miles from their original post at the North Pole. They reportedly had orders not to let any grass grow under their feet and continued moving.
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North Pole
Observer mocks warlike image of Japanese on global stage
An observer says the Japanese are not naturally warlike but could win first prize for best imitation on any international amateur night, implying a talent for mimicry rather than aggression.
Far East tensions and calls for action in Punchdrunk Willie item
The prose mentions U S rights in the Far East and Punchdrunk Willie urging a few good lefts. A line about streamlined trains and a midnight express murder is noted. Il Duce is said to have deserted the Family of Nations to focus on his nation of families. India reports tiger fatalities yearly and a LaGuardia remark is added.
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Far East
U. S
Punchdrunk
Willie
Il Duce
Washington With Raymond Clapper on Roosevelt and business
The piece argues business distrust of Roosevelt stems from poor salesmanship rather than policy. It cites rising profits in many corporations, compares anti trust suits under Hoover, Harding, and Roosevelt, and questions how long business can endure the regime without reforms.
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NRA
Roosevelt
Harding
Hoover
T. R
Coolidge
Upton Sinclair
Prices and wages fuel Washington price debate
The piece argues rising wholesale prices since 1929 amid lower consumer income, blaming price fixing and wage-driven hikes. It cites Labor Department data, lists groups above 1929 levels, and notes Assistant Attorney General Jackson defending anti trust aims while acknowledging some prices may be too low. It also mentions Japan's China policy.
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Washington
Harry Houdini
Department of Labor
Congress
Robert H. Jackson
New York
Jackson
Architect Firm Weighs Dictator Motto Balcony Idea
A discussion explores turning the phrase Every Man a Dictator into a bold design concept for a third floor front balcony, outlining structural feasibility and stylistic impact for the firm.
Legal and Moral Questions in Liquor Ads and News
The writer argues that though liquor is legal and ads may appear, the moral cost remains. He compares public scandals and theater scenes to liquor sales and urges voters to consider morality when ballots are cast. E Gillespie Millfield Dec 28 adds a local perspective on the national issue.
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the Messenger
W. C. Whitlatch
Eve
Garden of Eden
Sam
Justice of the Peace
E. Gillespie
Union Church Christmas Program and Holiday Notes
Union Church hosted a Christmas program on the Sunday evening before Christmas. Thomas Parson moved from the Driggs farm to Sugar Creek Tuesday. George McBride and family spent Christmas Day in Athens with Mrs. Stella McBride. Reverend Myron Martin preached at Union Church and will return in two weeks. Darris Withers and family visited the Bernard Withers home in New Marshfield for Christmas. Lois Malpas is spending the holidays with relatives. Clyde Haines is seriously ill and Mrs. Elmer Gabriel has rheumatism. Mrs. Wilda Carsey visited the John Withers home Monday.
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UNION
Union Church
Thomas Parson
Driggs
Sugar Creek
George McBride
Athens
Stella McBride
Myron Martin
John Withers
Darrell and
Denzie
Clara Louise Withers
Helen Pierce
Shade
Bernard Withers
New Marshfield
Lois Malpas
Joe Lonas
Clyde Haines
Elmer Gabriel
Student preachers roam Texas churches from TCU
Ministers in Fort Worth report that Texas Christian University student preachers travel about 25,000 miles each month to fill pulpits across Texas churches.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Christian University
Texas
Pomerone and Willis Enter Presidential Rivalry in Ohio
Senator Atlee Pomerone earned the Democratic ‘‘favorite son’’ label at a Columbus meeting while Senator Frank B. Willis announced his Republican bid. The final day for rabbit hunting neared as Southeastern Ohio sportsmen reported strong bag limits. Mr and Mrs A B Roe traveled to Haddonfield New Jersey after the death of Mrs Roe’s grandmother, Mrs E J Rowe.
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Atlee Pomerone
Ohio
U. S
Columbus
Frank B. Willis
A .B. Roe
Haddonfield, N. J
Railroads Taken Under Government Control Amid Wage Demands
The U S government seized control of the nations rail roads while four major railroad brotherhoods pressed for a 40 percent wage increase. A compromise was reached with President Wilson. Severe winter weather kept many from church, with below zero temps and icy sidewalks.
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U. S
Wilson
Countess Waldeck advises women in business on character and front
The piece promotes Countess Waldeck as a guide for women pursuing careers highlighting genuine understanding and sympathy for others. It contrasts sincere leadership with superficial office behavior and calls readers to consider her advice for modern business women while noting her likeness to Claudette Colbert. Also mentions pigeon wing muscle weight comparison.
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Countess Waldeck
United States
Claudette Colbert
Linda Benton Sings for Tony Abruzzi at Night Club
Linda Benton, wife of Captain Barry Trent, agrees to perform a Christmas set at Tony Abruzzi's club to help her finances. The actoress endures a weary week, finds solace in song, and learns a new stage name Silvia Star as tabloids misconstrue her identity. She confronts the glossy world with quiet courage and a fresh start.
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Miranda Trent
Linda
Tony Abruzzi
Barry Trent
Trent
Barry
Tony
Paris
Heaven
Lord Jesus
Linda Benton
Miss Benton
Silvia Star
Mrs. Campagno
Titania
Store Looted At Oak Grove
Oak Grove report notes a Christmas holiday period with a store break in Tuesday night. Charles Levering’s gasoline station and store were entered and cash totaling fourteen dollars, mostly pennies, stolen. Sheriff Bayless reported no arrests.
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Oak Grove
Roy Asbell
Nelsonville
Charles L. Wachenschwanz
Julia Foughty
Wilbur
Ida Barnhart
Floodwood
Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday School
Walter Carpenter
Carpenter
William Barnhart
Orville Parson
Columbus
Jess Parsons
Mary Carpenter
Virginia
Charles Levering
Charles Bayless
Vernice Wolfe
R. Bolin
Miss Wolfe
Nancy Wolfe
Carbondale
Adda Wolfe
Edna Mae
Eugene Wolfe
Cat tears baby bottle and laps spilled milk in 1920s home
Mr and Mrs Orion Hampden were puzzled by gnawed nipple marks on their baby's bottle until a house cat knocked the bottle to the floor chewed the nipple and drank the milk leaving the infant unharmed in Chardon Ohio.
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Orion Hampden
Aged Resident of Long Bottom Dies
Ronald B. Lawrence aged 71 longtime Long Bottom resident died Sunday after months of illness. He leaves two daughters two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were at the M E Church conducted by Reverends Riggs and Clary with burial at Sand Hill beside his wife who died in 1930.
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W. K. Riggs
A. K. Clary
Sand Hill Cemetery
Della Lambert
Salem Center
E. L. Clark
J. D. Hawley
Elizabeth Swan
Middleport
R. B. Lawrence
J. N. Lawrence
Bridgewater
I. C. Stevenson
Verde Stevenson
Byesville
Elizabeth McCall
Coolville
C. E. Walton
Ravenswood
Blanche Covey
Pasadena
Calif
J. E. Torrence
Clary
M. E. Church
Howder
Pittsburgh
Clyde Lawrence
C. H. Lawrence
Edith Kelly
Hockingport
Christmas Week Socials Span Carbon Hill Area
Carbon Hill area residents share Christmas with relatives across Newark Rockbridge Logan and Columbus. Sermon planned at Cois Chapel January 2 by Reverend Lewis. Multiple families report visits, illnesses, and a birth notice for Billy June Daugherty in Shawnee and Columbus connections.
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Carbon Hill
Starling
Newark
Charles Shultz
Sand Run
Bobby Joe
John Horn
Grant Horn
Lewis
Murray City
Cois Chapel
Annabelle Blake
Joe Bleck
Rockbridge
Donald Blake
Johnny Miller
Logan
William Evans
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Verna France
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William Wachenschwanz
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Merle Standley
Amesville
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Long Bottom
Clara Shaw
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South Bloomingville
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Walter Evans
Harold Campbell
Haydenville
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Ray Reider
Clarence Eider
Russel Devol
Margaret Ross
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Lena Hayborn
Don Coe
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Velma Desol
Nancy Spencer
Freddie
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Cecil Pummel
Pett Hinzey
Ralph Hinzey
Vale
Johnny Steinflink
Lee Rutherford
Howard Mitchel
Charley Roby
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Conny Beth
Zanesville
Lester Briley
Don Kammerling
Ann
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Henry Kammerling
Kermit Daugherty
Shawnee
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Billy June
William Briley
Vivian Johnson
Lizzie Devol
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