Athens newspaper masthead with publisher and circulation data
An old newspaper masthead lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher with dates 1806 to 1029 and notes publication on Saturdays. It names affiliations, press associations, and national representatives while detailing subscription rates per year and half year, plus postage zones.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens
American Newspaperblishers Association
Oble
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Onio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Iwis
Galli Joc Cigs
Washington
New US Effort Aims for Self Sufficiency in Far East Trade
As war expands into French Indochina and Malaysia the United States faces urgent needs for Far East goods. Rubber from Sumatra leads the list while perfumes spices and medicines also figure. Some items must be synthesized here to reduce reliance on Japan and Nazi controlled nations. The drive seeks to cut wartime tribute and build domestic production, protecting millions dependent on import goods.
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Indo-China
Malaysia
United States
Far East
Sumatra
Pacific
Japan
Hitler
More Than Bridges Debating Deportation of Reds Leaders
The op ed argues for deporting Harry Bridges and confronts how to handle fellow conspirators if deportation occurs. It says labor groups must shed radical leadership to improve conditions and warns against destroying American freedoms in the name of suppressing radicalism. It stresses protecting speech while opposing undermining the Constitution and individual rights.
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Harry Bridges
The AEF GOMES HOME
The last 2,000,000 American WWI soldiers are still returning from France more than 20 years later. The Red Cross is guiding veterans and families via Lisbon to the United States as they reunite with a homeland they barely know. Many settled in Paris or nearby towns after marrying French partners.
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United States
France
Paris
Red Cross
Lisbon
A. FE. F
Quick Building Holds Back Four Year Look Ahead
At Camp Shelby Mississippi hastily built cantonment structures show defects. Window frames shrink tent floors buckle and gaps grow as green lumber is used when compliant wood was unavailable. Proponents say haste was forced by wartime need and delay would spark uproar.
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Camp Shelby
Mississippi
Fever Farms Decline Shrinks U S Farm Count
In ten years the United States lost 3.1 percent of its farms from 6,288,648 to 6,096,789 while the average holding rose from 138 to 174 acres. The dust bowl worsened prospects and ruined homesteads, reducing the number of solid proprietor farmers.
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United States
Hoover Food for Belgium Sparks Blockade Clash
Raymond Clapper surveys the White House debate over Hoover’s plan to feed occupied Europe via the British blockade. London opposes the idea, while Washington weighs a restricted soup-kitchen experiment in Belgium to test German goodwill and shift public pressure toward making the United States “the larder as well as the arsenal of democracy.”
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Germany
London
Hoover
England
America
White House
Harry Hopkins
Mr. Hoover
Hitler
Lord Lothian
Belgium
General Pershing
Roosevelt
Congress
Agriculture Wickard
Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene on Timing in Diplomacy
Peter Edson analyzes American diplomatic timing amid Japan tensions. He notes past mistakes in directness, praises Roosevelt era tact, and covers Nomura’s Washington visit and Washington Tokyo signals as war fears grow and optimism fluctuates.
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Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Roosevelt
Washington
Europe
Orient
Japan
Singapore
Netherlands East Indies
Malaya
Australia
Nomura
Tokio
Pacific
Willkie Warns of War If Britain Falls
Wendell Willkie, former GOP presidential candidate, states that Britain's collapse could trigger war within a month, urging vigilance and action. He argues strategic stakes and alliances would be tested in a rapid conflict scenario.
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Britain
Wendell Willkie
The farmer as backbone of the nation and farm life
The piece argues farmers are essential to national stability beyond food production. It warns that high powered methods could cut the farming workforce in half without reducing needs. It emphasizes land dwellers provide value, stability, and a grounded way of life deserving support.
Public Forum Letter Critiques Dictatorships and Evolution Theory
Charles R. Larson of Athens argues that dictatorships arise from educated citizens failing to demand voice in government. He rejects evolution as the cause and warns that masses seek security and comfort, enabling rulers to seize absolute power.
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the Messenger
Germany
Charles R. Larson
Athens
R. D
Quiet in Harmony editor calls for end to hill shooting
Leda Sams of Athens writes in The Messenger letter describing dangerous random shooting near Harmony road behind her home. She recalls bullets whizzing by Gilbert and Dale and warns neighbors that careless gunfire risks harming stock or residents, urging legal action and an end to target practice in the wooded hillside area.
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the Messenger
Harmony Way
Mr. Sams
Gilbert
Dale
Snow
Harmony Road
Ella Crawford
Nelsonville Red Cross board includes local officials and clergy
The executive board of the newly organized Nelsonville Red Cross chapter features Mayor Hickman C H Bartlett Mrs W H Parks Rev C K Grammer Rev H A Sayre Supt H E Zuber Rev D C Shearer Rev Father Downs. Dona Louise Kelley eight daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Kelsey Athens performed guitar banjo and ukulele in a Columbus children’s program. Miss Helen Townsend Mrs Harvey Porter and Miss Margaret Porter left for Florida to visit Mr and Mrs Charles H Townsend.
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Red Cross
Nelsonville
Mayor Hickman
C. H. Bartlett
W. H. Parks
C. K. Grammer
H. A. Sayre
H. E. Zuber
D. C. Shearer
Father Downs
Dona Louise Kelley
H. B Kelsey
Athens
Columbus
Helen Townsend
Harvey Porter
Margaret Porter
Florida
Charles H. Townsend
Anniversary Day notes and school debate team lineups
Anniversary Day of the Pallas Club was observed at Mrs. Frederick Treadley’s home. Athens High School affirmative team members were Kenneth Wilcox Robert Keenan Holmes Stuart Joseph Farley with coach C E Stailey. Negative team members Lawrence Worstell Angela Woods Baker Young Ross Gandy with coach A B Mackie. John Hancock High School baseball team included Wise Angel Ruth Boley Steele. Co L Martzolff alumni secretary spoke at Ohio University Founder's Day Feb 18. guest speaker Hamilton Holt editor of the New York Independent. Frances Willard Memorial service program at Mrs J M Hyde Nelsonville included Mrs F G Cooley Margaret Johnson Nelle Stratton Mrs …
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Pallas Club
Frederick Treadley
W. Mulberry St
Athens High School
Kenneth Wilcox
Robert Keenan
Holmes Stuart
Joseph Farley
Supt. C. E. Stailey
Lawrence Worstell
Angela Woods
Baker Young
Ross Gandy
A. B. Mackie
Co. L. Martzolff
Ohio University
Hamilton Holt
New York Independent
Frances Willard
J. M. Hyde
Nelsonville
F. G. Cooley
Margaret Johnson
Nelle Stratton
Builders of Brain Power Dr Horatio Pollock’s Mental Health Work
Dr Horatio Pollock of New York State’s mental hygiene department has studied over a quarter million patients to trace trends in mental disease. He notes cures for paresis and rising recoveries in dementia praecox, with more elderly cases and stable male rates. Pollock remains a farmer at heart with Pollock Park in Albany named after him.
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Horatio M. Pollock
Department of Mental Hygiene
New York State
Pollock
Middleburg
Cracker Jack Minstrel at Town Hall Feb 24 to aid suits
Vinton notes announce the Cracker Jack Minstrel sponsored by the Vinton basketball team at Town Hall Monday February 24 at 7 30 p m directed by Mrs Lloyd Spires Mrs Ruth Quickle and Fred Gill Proceeds go to help the boys buy new suits Huntington Grange meets 7 30 p m officers to attend lunch served Juvenile Grange also meets in adjoining room
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John Williams
Columbus
Dundas
Blaine Mathews
Lizzie Shenefield
Mary
Jeanie George
Donald Wilcox
Johnnie
Clem Wilcox
John Ewing
Detroit
Ward Phillips
Nelsonville
Donald Love
Ruth Ann
Cline Gerlach
John Love
Neva Denney
Geraldine Pierce
Athens
Rodney Civil War widow to celebrate 94th birthday
Mrs. Rhoda Watts of Rodney, a Civil War widow, will observe her 94th birthday Saturday. Friends are arranging a card shower in her honor.
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Nears
Gallipolis
Rhoda Watts
Rodney
Potluck Dinner and Programs At Masonic Hall Straitsville
Community events fill Straitsville as Masonic and Eastern Star members plan a Friday potluck at the Masonic Hall with a post dinner program. Local notices report military service updates, church and club activities, and family visits across town.
Drafted for love and a stormy farewell
Kent criticizes April while she plays Ann and hides her secret. They chase a storm to Kent’s home where April fears exposure to Great Aunt Elizabeth Carter. A tense reception awaits as April contemplates telling Ann and ending the ruse.
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Kent
April
Ann
Hal Parks
Hal
Lher
Carter
Elizabeth Carter
Ann Burnett
Auntie Carter
Elizabeth
Oak Grove Birthday Dinner Honors Two Mothers
A birthday dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Foughty celebrated their mothers Mrs. Ida Barnhart and Mrs. Betty Foughty, both 76. Guests included Anna Barnhart, Walter and Donna Carpenter, and extended family. Various relatives visited or stayed with relatives in nearby towns.
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Oak Grove
Vaughn Foughy
Ida Barnhart
Betty Foughty
Anna Barnhart
Walter Carpenter
Donna
Foughty
Jake Gill
Emet Sorrell
Jobs
Basil Carsner
Orbisto
Wilber Foughty
Nelsonville
H. Elyy
Apple Grove Social Notes
Apple Grove social notes list visits from Mr and Mrs Wayne Carpenter and son Eugene Arthur of Parkersburg to the Carpenters. Ward Hayman of Mason City and family weekended with George Hayman. Rev Robert Salser from Syracuse preached here. Nurses Hobart Hayman returns home from Wester-ville. Warren Thomas of Gallipolis and Lee Wallace of Reedsville visited Ernest Halley. Mrs Early Roush and Roy Buck toured Gallipolis. Parkersburg social guests include Mrs Guy Kelley and Mrs Sam Dils with O G Shields.
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Apple Grove
Wayne Carpenter
Eugene Arthur
Parkersburg
Howard Carpenter
Ward Hayman
Mason City
George Hayman
Robert Salser
Syracuse
Charlies Sayre
Salser
Hobart Hayman
Westerville
Warren Thomas
Gallipolis
Lee Wallace
Reedsville
Ernest Halley
Early Roush
Roy Buck
Guy Kelley
Sam Dils
O. G Shields
Rutland Social Notes Mention Visits and Babies
Miss Marie Boles of Charleston West Virginia visited Mr and Mrs Gerald Graham in Rutland last week. She returned from Leon West Virginia with the Grahams on Sunday. Mrs Della Phillips left for Huntington to join her sister and then Miami for a month long vacation. A son named David Eugene was born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Wise on February 16. A daughter Janet Lucille was born to Mr and Mrs Daniel Hysell on February 3. Mrs Will Graham spent two weeks with her daughter and family after returning home. The Rutland PTA met Monday night in the High School Auditorium with Mrs Herman Hoppess in charge.
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New Straitsville
Masonic Hall
Masonic
Eastern Star
D. Timothy Blankenship
Chicago
Marine Corps
Blankenship
Pythian Sisters
Kate O’donnell
Mary Mahley
East Fultonham
Robert Byler
Robert Bailey
Women of St. Augustine Church
Knights of Pythias Hall
McQuades Orchestra
Jeanette Livingston
Euchre Club
Gertrude Davis
Laura Warner
Irma Pierce
Edna Waldie
Mildred Thompson
Deicie Botzer
Faith Thompson
Charles Mills
Athens
T. J. Price
Cress Webb
Robert Blankenship
West Jefferson
Tom Adelsburger
Woodbine Rebekah Lod
Florence Huston
Fred Blankenship
Howard Blankenship
John Alexander
Alexander
Christine Beattie
Frank Walters
Logan
Myrtle Wallace
Dora Backus
Crooksville
Jane Shuttleworth
Washington, D. C
Andy Shuttleworth
Daisy Breeze
Valene Downs
Columbus
Jack Mills
Barberton
Edward Mills
Mattie Albaugh
Joe Blankenship
Delmar Auker
Zanesville
Lester Auker
Vernon
Earl Hunter
Canton
Samuel Auker
Sanday
John Sweazy
David Eugene
Daniel Hysell
Janet Lucille
Will Graham
Rutland P.T.A
Herman Hoppess
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AEF Gomes
Raymond Clapper
Turkey
Lendlease
Versailles
the Public Forum
Leda Sams Athens
John Hancock High School
Wise
Angel
Ruth
Boley
Steele
Donald A. Latro
Vinton News Notes
Galbraith
Straitsville
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NEA Service, Inc
Pattonsville
Apple Grove Social Notes
Rutland
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