Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co Publication Details
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co publishes weekday editions with a large Sunday morning issue. Gordon K Bush is publisher and general manager, Charies HB Harris is managing, and the paper carries major newspaper associations and the Associated Press service. Advertising rates available. obituaries and cards of thanks incur nominal charges.
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ATHENS MESSENGER @& HERALD PRINTING CO
Gordon K Bush
Mgr. Charies HB. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Daices
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Athens
Common Sense Maps Ohio Quail Management Plan
A speaker argues that quail and other wildlife suffer from misguided protection and calls for designated game management areas in Ohio. He asserts science and common sense, not sentiment, will restore quail numbers, proposing hunting on controlled areas to replace indiscriminate protection and reduce losses from cold and vermin.
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Nature
Ohio
Fire safety urged as winter burns through neglected heating
The piece urges renewed attention to outdated heating and fire protection in homes and towns. It notes municipal systems require modernization, frequent inspections have been skipped, and clutter in basements and cellars creates fire risk. Insurance rates reflect the danger, urging self action to prevent disaster.
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Gulf of Mexico
Earning Security Through Years of Hard Work in Ohio
The author urges readers in Southeastern Ohio to value long term savings and prudent life choices. While winter hardships persist, security in later years comes from self discipline and past sacrifices, not carefree spending. Those who build for the future can enjoy retirement later, despite present cold and longing.
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Ohio
Florida
California
Inflation agenda revived in Congress signals political peril
In Washington Paul Mallon notes the inflationary push in Congress reemerges as lawmakers fear campaign-year tax votes. He argues politicians dodge tax responsibility by backing inflationary measures to fund bills, expecting no greenbacking into law this term, unless the Senate or President acts.
Congressional skeptics on money manufacturing policy
The article argues that many lawmakers privately doubt using money creation as policy. Liberal leaders have shifted away from government credit destruction, fearing harm to the poor and farmers from rising prices and financial chaos. They do not truly want the plan, despite public support.
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Congress
Bookkeeping profits from further devaluation discussed
The article explains Roosevelt’s devaluation could yield large theoretical profits. It notes an original 40 percent devaluation with a $2.8 billion gold gain on a $4 billion stock, now with ten billion gold, shaving nine cents more per dollar could yield about $1.7 billion, but not enough to pay the bonus.
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Roosevelt
Congressmen Misunderstand Gold Based Money Policy
The article argues that issuing money against old or new gold would worsen bank excess reserves and widen financial wounds. It states Treasury cash payments could be funded by transferring gold to Federal Reserve banks and issuing checks, saving on printing costs.
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Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Uses Small Share To Retire Debt Fund
The Treasury has used a tiny portion of its profit to retire debt and placed the bulk in a dollar stabilization fund. Inside, the plan has been to use the bulk for debt retirement once a stabilization agreement is reached with foreign countries.
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Treasury
Democratic leaders reach deal with Nye on munitions probe
Cloakroom sources say Democratic leaders and Chairman Nye agreed on a $7,000 boost to finish the munitions investigations. No broad interpretations of evidence will be made during the panel, including Nye's notes on Woodrow Wilson's wartime testimony, with the understanding limited to the inquiry period.
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Nye
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt press conferences repeat yesterday’s news
The article notes Roosevelt sticks to concise remarks at press conferences as senators and representatives seek closer access to Farley. Radio insiders say Roosevelt plans messages to minimize losses for big chains, except for the Congress address. Senator Borah follows Roosevelt’s restrained approach in Brooklyn.
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Roosevelt
White House
Farley
Congress
Senator Borah
Brooklyn
Early Dover Township religious history and key figures
In Dover Township near Chauncey, the first religious meeting was held about 1808 led by Elder Nehemiah Davis, a Maine native who moved via Marietta and Washington County. Ebenezer Nye and other ministers followed, with Davis credited as founder of Ohio's first Baptist Church. Alexander Campbell influenced local faith and later founded the Disciples of Christ and Bethany College.
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Dover Township
Athens County
Chauncey
Nehemiah Davis
Maine
Marietta
Washington County
Nye
Ebenezer Nye
Tolland
Conn
Ohio
Rainbow
Davis
John Martin
First Baptist Church
Ephriam Lamphere
John
William Ashley
Daniel Parkenson
Alexander Campbell
Shanes Castle
Ireland
Glasgow University
Public Forum letter supports Townsend pension plan
EF Rathburn of Athens urges endorsement of Townsend pension plan in response to Mr Humphrey. He argues pensions of eight to twenty five dollars are insufficient and calls for full pensions for all over six, plus jobs and a sales tax. He urges readers to refuse candidates who oppose the plan.
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the Messenger
Humphrey
Townsend
Cake Baked by 12 Year Old Triggers Ptomaine Poisoning
In Madison Illinois seven members of the Kocemba family were treated for ptomaine poisoning after consuming cake baked by 12 year old Laura Kocemba. Physicians reported ingredients in the cake caused the illness and treated the family.
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Madison, Ill
Joseph Kocemba
Laura Kocemba
Old Editor William H. Althoff Dies at 74
William H. Althoff, 74, veteran Ohio journalist and former editor of The Ottawa County News, died suddenly at home Sunday from a heart attack.
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Port Clinton
William H. Althoff
Ohio
Althoff
Ottawa County
Advisory Board Appointed to Choose National Shrines
An advisory board of 11 historians was appointed by Secretary Ickes to help select historical buildings and monuments for preservation as national shrines.
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Names Advisory Board
Washington
Ickes
Poets' Corner Verses from Messenger Readers
Poets' Corner features two reader verses bearing names and towns, including Mrs. Oakley Addis Athens Ohio and Marion Welch Rutland Ohio, sharing intimate wishes for books, domestic comforts, and encouragement as they seek a reader audience.
So They Say a mix of quotes on politics and sports
A collection of quotes on rules, tyranny, poverty, and war from various figures including Rush Holt Davis and Toyohiko Kagawa. The snippets touch on athletics versus politics, government power, and social attitudes.
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Rush Holt
W. Va
Julia Craig Escapes on a Gambling Ship Night Out
Julia Craig, secretary to lawyer George Woodford, aims to be a night club singer. On a yacht party, Tom Payson helps her escape when danger looms as Latta’s gambling ship exposes threats. Back home Julia contemplates a new chance with Payson while Woodford seeks an urgent meeting about her future.
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Julia Craig
George Woodford
Julia
Amy Sanders
Peter Kemp
Woodford
Cintra Lee
Joseph
Hugo Nash
Royal Nesbitt
Evergreen Island
Tom Payson
Nesbitt
Tony Latta
Tom
Tony
Latta
Payson
Amy
Woodford and
Brooks
Health Hind And Diet Health Hind And Diet
Dr Morris offers guidance on child feeding at home or school noting better eating at home, fewer emotional outbursts, and recommends heavy noon meat for protein, with a main dish like egg souffle or meat ball to provide adequate protein.
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Morris Fis
Understanding Normal Blood Counts and Variations
The article explains that normal red blood cell counts range from 4.5 million to 5.0 million per cubic millimeter, while white blood cells normally total 6,000 to 8,000 per cubic millimeter. It notes higher counts indicate infection or disease and details the counting method using diluted blood on a microscope slide.
Lunch guidelines for school children from nutrition booklets
The text outlines balanced school lunches with 20 fresh leafy vegetables, 4 servings of wheat bread or salad, cooked vegetables, milk as a beverage, fruit desserts, and meals providing protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, phosphorus and iron. It cites booklets from the Children Bureau and Agriculture Department and lists sample meals including cocoa with peanut butter, vegetable plates, potato soup, stewed beans, and fruit desserts, emphasizing warmth and practicality for growing children.
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Bureau
Partment of Labor
Partment of Agriculture
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