Ohio newspaper subscription and advertising notice
Public notice detailing membership in press associations, national representatives, and advertising rates. Lists carrier and mail subscription prices for Athens and surrounding counties with annual and short-term options. Includes notice of third class matter status and obituary charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Akron Rubber War Threatens City’s Prosperity and Jobs
The piece argues that labor-capital conflict cripples Akron once producing two thirds of national tires now only a third. It cites rising wages, slower production, and plant migrations as proof of a decaying rubber industry. Both sides seek mediation beyond Wagner Act measures.
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Akron
United Rubber Workers
S. H. Dalrymple
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Dalrymple
America
South
Famed Editor White Embraces a Bit of Crazy in 70th Year
The Kansas editor William Allen White says arriving at 70 has made him feel a touch of insanity. He notes that sane people may overlook everyday truths while a national audience has followed his Main Street insights for years. White values speaking his mind in editorials and essays.
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William Allen ‘White
Kansas
White
Lady Luck
Emporia
Athens
America
Human Cay
Main Street
Kansas Wheat Farmer Triumph After Dust and Drought
In 1937 Kansas wheat farming rebounded from years of dust storms and drought. A farmer who endured lean times recalls hard days while the state turned around with a large 175 million bushel harvest from about two million acres. He emphasizes resilience.
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Kansas Wheat
Kansas Wheat Land
Kansas
Salvation Army Leaders Praised for Athens Work
Adjutant Ronald Irwin and his wife depart Athens after earning broad local praise for Salvation Army actions. The couple’s leadership increased community cooperation and donations, with widespread support from business people and residents who benefited both spiritually and materially. The Irwins helped boost the Community Chest drive, highlighting the Army's definite local need.
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Athens
Ronald Irwin
Salvation Army
Irwin
Irwins
Open Disclosure Campaign Against Social Diseases
The text calls for public education on social diseases to end centuries of taboo. It argues that open discussion and generations of public enlightenment are needed to reduce infections, with innocent sufferers once hidden, and asserts society must join a long battle to conquer the public menace.
Behind the Scenes In Washington
Washington insiders discuss Justice Cardozo's improving health and uncertain return to the bench. They note liberal colleagues' hopes for a Felix Frankfurter type successor and defend Hugo Black against rumors of ghostwriting his opinions while denying Corcoran involvement.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Cardozo
Hugo Black
Black
Indianapolis
Felix Frankfurter
Stanley Reed
Letter to the Editor on employment and gender roles
A signed column argues that women and young girls taking jobs harm male workers and families. The writer cites machines replacing labor, cites a Canton plant anecdote, and praises P. J. Dunn for denouncing the practice while urging relief for unemployed men.
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Canton
P. J. Dunn
Tuscarawas County
Ohio House of Representatives
Saint Valentine’s Day versus women’s joy of surprise
The piece argues St Valentine’s Day trims romance to a yearly box of candy and violets, limiting women’s chances for small, spontaneous tokens. It suggests wives might enjoy surprises more often if romance wasn’t fixed to February 14. It ends noting the lure of a yearly ritual remains strong.
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Saint Valentine
St. Valentine
Feeding the Horse
A letter from Athens dated February 6 criticizes Governor Davey and lawmakers for taxing the people while failing to feed the “wonderful Horse,” a symbol for labor. The writer urges Labor and Capital to unite to end the conflict and find relief for stalled workers.
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the Messenger
Lewis
Green
Davey
Ohio
Chas. Jennings
Athens
Oil firm pays 85 workers in coin to boost local business
Sherrill Oil Company in Pensacola distributed 8000 dollars in silver coins to its 85 local employees. The plan aimed to stimulate spending as workers exchanged coin for goods, and much of the money flowed into store tills within a day.
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Pensacola
Fla
Sherrill Oil Company
Athens Red Cross honors new officers at county chapter meeting
Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross elected L. F. Jones as chairman W. L. Gard as vice president L. B. McCune as treasurer and Fred C. Spaulding as Washington field representative at a meeting in the Security Savings Bank Building.
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Athens County
The
American Red Cross
Security Savings Bank
L. F. Jones
W. L. Gard
L. B. McCune
Fred C. Spaulding
Red Cross
Washington
Thrift Stamp Parade by Athens Boy Scout Troops
In Athens 95 Scouts marched in a Thrift Stamp parade led by Troop I under Scoutmaster Morgan Troop II with Porter and Troop III under Whitehouse. The event featured a citywide procession and the three groups showcased teamwork.
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Boy Scout
Athens
Morgan
Porter
Whitehouse
London Night Amid Jealous Hearts Across the Channel
Polly Chelsey and Jerry Whitfield share a tense, affectionate evening in London on the eve of departure. They bicker about a mysterious London girl while savoring small moments on the river and near St Paul’s, then confess growing love as they plan the dawn departure by Dover coach.
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Polly Chelsey
London
Jerry Whitfield
Cabell Banks
Jerry
Polly
Buckingham Palace
London Bridge
Thames
St. Paul’s Cathedral
England
America
New England
Dover
English Channel
Health Hints on Abrasions and Infection Risk
An abrasion breaks the skin and should be cleaned with antiseptic, then covered with sterile gauze. Small wounds heal with first aid, but large or dirty wounds need physician care to prevent dangerous infections like staphylococci streptococci and lockjaw.
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Morris Fishbein
Dorcas Personal and Social News Notes
Dorcas notes guests including Ira Foster and Em ma Webster in Gallipolis and Columbus. Local visitors report calls and weekend visits among Westfall, Beegle, Arnott, Wolfe, Yost and Ewing households. A birthday surprise at Syracuse honors Mrs Rev Carmichael draws regional attendance.
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Dorcas
Ira Foster
Gallipolis
Emma Webster
Columbus
Ward Foster
Grover Salser
Howard Beegle
William Westfall
Point Rock
Myrtle Westfall
Harry Wolfe
Frank Arnott
Racine
Charles Theiss
David Yost
Ada Frances Ewing
Donald Heiney
Billie Grimm
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press
Raymond Clapper
By Raymond Clapper
By Rodney Dutcher
Tom Corcoran
Virginia Durr
Hugo
Mrs. Durr
VVL
Ruth Millett
George Clark
Anna May Fenzel
Clay Milar
Grayson, Ky
Charles P. Kircher
Second St
Athens Township
Factory Church
Farmers’ Institute
Maxine Westfall
Jackville
Rita Sheridan
Rock Riffle
Katheryn King
Mechanicsburg
Jean Hutchinson
Tick Ridge
Raymond Cuckler
White Hall
Harry Beebe
Factory
Leona Cowan
Sugar Creek
Gerben
Theodore Rypma
Holland
United States
Dutch East Indies
Atlantic
Ohio University Choral Society
Ewing Auditorium
Castelouille
A. S. Thompson
A. R. Kresge
Marie Richter
Connecticut
Drury Lane
Chelsey
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