Athens Messenger page four publication details and rates
The Athens Messenger announces staff and affiliations including publisher Gordon K Bush and editor Charles H Harris. It lists association memberships and advertising offices. Subscription rates are given for Athens and surrounding counties with weekly and yearly options.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Memper
American Newspaper, Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Cleveland relief director under fire over welfare policy
A Cleveland relief director, appointed three months ago, faces political pressure after denying relief to a homeowner mother supporting three children including a city policewoman. He criticizes families for failing to care for aged relatives as relief costs rise across Ohio, urging counties to curb welfare abuse and note the burden on working people.
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Cleveland
The Majority Wills It On Wandering Dogs
A Athens city issue voices strong public anger at roaming dogs. Gardeners and property owners push for action, urging police to remove strays to protect yards, flowers, and shrubs, while condemning dog poisoners and vowing firm enforcement.
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Athens
Impatient WPA Worker Sees Red Tape Slow Federal Projects
The piece argues that federal work projects slow due to bureaucracy and delays, not local officials. WPA staff endure constant instructions and late-word from Washington, while local funds wait for higher approval, leaving workers eager to return to private jobs.
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WPA
Washington
California psychiatrist cites student mental strain causes
A California psychiatrist lists love affairs homesickness sleeplessness and loss of appetite as principal causes of students mental troubles while noting missing assignments as a factor. Canadian winter sports enthusiasts reject outdoor necking arguing against it on skis and a simile compares a triumphant basketball team from Trdiana to inevitability.
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California
Fair Enough- by Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler argues Father Coughlin’s anger at foreign entanglements echoes mid 19th century native American distrust of Irish immigrants and Catholics. He recalls 1867 Fenian marches in Philadelphia and O’Neill’s invasion of Canada, noting conflicting accounts of Fort Erie and Ridgeway.
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New York
Father Coughlin
Catholic Church
Boston
Philadelphia
Greenhorns
Harrigan and Hart
United States
Great Briain
Great Britain
Germany
John O'Neill
Canada
Fort Erie
Encyclopedia
Britannica
O'Neill
Ridgeway
Michigan
Johnson
Queen’s Own
Toronto
Ireland
Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene
Bruce Catton examines the U.S. House of Representatives workflow noting the roles of timekeeper reading clerks and recognition process. He explains how a dozen experts manage time, bill reading, roll calls, and member identification from pre-session photos to run the 435-member body efficiently.
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Washington
Texas
House of Representatives
House
Greenfield man claims wolf bounty at doorstep
Jack Lowry of Greenfield Missouri killed a wolf at his door and collected a six dollar bounty. The note hints at a broader “prosperity trick” and shifts to a remark about installment collectors.
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Jack Lowry
Greenfield
Boston official urges stopping drivers when signals doubt
A Boston traffic official says to stop a driver if signals are unclear and emphasizes cautious practice, noting the responsibility to ensure safety before proceeding.
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Boston
Two Alligators Stolen in Manchester England Incident
A remark on theft of two alligators from Manchester England frames the act as courageous. The text muses that practical action builds ability and learning by doing.
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Manchester
England
Beauty debut for Susie in a fashion house tale
Susie Lambert undergoes an elaborate makeover by Pierre and department heads in a fashion house. She fears the reveal, clings to Jeff Bowman for reassurance, then faces Mr. Harker with a confident, staged debut as reporters close in. The scene ends with Susie prepared for presentation, awaiting the final moment.
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Susie Lambert
Dick Tremaine
Susie
Jeff Bowman
Emily
Pierre
Suzanne
Mr. Harker
Clifford Kane
Jeff
Mr. Kane
Edna
Sven
Harker’s
Kane
John Harker
Questions and Answers from Washington
A historical Q and A page provides: popcorn was first introduced at the 1630 Thanksgiving by Quadequina, brother of Massasoit. It notes paper cannot be made flameproof and tasteless, with a Nor National Bureau of Standards answer and a method using diammonium phosphate and ammonium sulphate. It states Japan began two battleships over 40,000 tons on the ways in 1938 per Jane's. Greece gained independence in 1821 29, with the London Protocol of Feb 3 1830 declaring a kingdom backed by Britain Russia and France.
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Quadequina
Massasoit
National Bureau of Standards
Japan
Jane's
Greece
Turkey
London
Great Britain
Russia
France
Messenger Bureau Notice on Inquiries to The Editor
Public notice instructs readers to address questions to The Messenger's Service Bureau at 1018 18th St Washington DC. It states legal and medical advice cannot be given and discourages extended research. The editor signs as The Editor.
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Messenger's Service Bureau
Washington
Messenger
Service Bureau
18Th St
Washington, D. C
Health Hints and Diet Middle Age Changes and Risks
The article explains transitions from middle age to old age, noting gland activity changes, skin texture, hair graying, slower mental pace, and muscle weakness. It warns emotional disturbances and worries may intensify, and stresses that comfortable finances can lead to overindulgence and faster decline, with greater infection risk.
Public Forum Letters Welcome Signatures Included
Readers may submit signed letters on current events. Contributions should be brief to allow multiple pieces daily.
WPA road digging scandal in Ohio letter to the editor
In a letter from M Andrews of Athens Ohio dated February 23 the writer criticizes WPA road projects for tearing up roads without lasting repair arguing funds are misused and favoring Hooper Street over worse local routes. He cites labor cuts and poor drainage while urging real road construction ahead of bond issues.
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the Messenger
Campbell
WPA
Hooper St
Charley
Mr. Booth
Ohio
M. Andrews
Athens
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Salesmanship to Solve the Coal Problem Says Homer Baird
Athens resident Homer Baird argues salesmanship rather than legislation will boost coal markets. He cites four causes of lost orders and offers to discuss trends in supply and demand with serious readers, noting his aim to feed over 300 Athens County families.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Homer Baird
Syracuse Social Notes and Local Updates
Parkersburg visitors Mr and Mrs Donald Holter and Miss Ava Zo Williams came Friday. Large crowds attend evangelistic services at United Brethren Church with local pastors aiding Rev Charles Taylor. Edward Soulsby returned to Gordon West Virginia. Dan Riser bought property adjoining Charles Wagner in Lower Syracuse. Lenora Campbell Cleveland visited her ill brother William Stobart and Miss Gladys Crooks. P Williams remains seriously ill after a fall with help from son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs T A May Middleport. S F Clark ill since December slowly recovering. Others ill include Mrs Dillie McDaniel Cecil Teaford Elmer Houdashelt and Noreatha Fleming. Mrs Ira Fleming hosted a family dinner for Robert Roberts Pomeroy Branche Fleming Middleport and Norentha Fleming. Mrs Helen Underhill visited her mother Mrs Mary Karr and family then returned to Columbus. Mrs Henry Zeiher led soup sale at Asbury M E Church Wednesday. Ernest Teaford sent from Athens Naval Recruiting Station to Cincinnati main station.
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Syracuse
Donald Holter
Ava Zo Williams
Parkersburg
United Brethren Church
Charles Taylor
Edward Soulsby
Gordon
W. Va
Dan Riser
Charles Wagner
Lenora Campbell
Cleveland
William Stobart
Campbell
Gladys Crooks
Do. P. Williams
T. A. May
Middleport
Williams
S. F. Clark
Dillie McDaniel
Cecil Teaford
Elmer Houdashelt
Nor
Ernest Teaford
Athens
Cincinnati
New Plymouth News Briefs From Hamden to McArthur and Asbury
Local notes list attendance at a teachers meeting, a grand juror in McArthur, several students returning to school after illness, and multiple visits among residents. Other items include moves planned near Asbury, hospital recovery, Sunday callers, and a revival music assist with Miss Olive Rice.
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New Plymouth
Earle Heinlein
Hamden
William Gibbons
McArthur
Bobby Bay
Stanley Harris
S. M. Heinlein
Rosalie Haas
Bryan Cassell
Bobby
Charles Lowry
Martha
Hughes
Wilbur McDaniel
Asbury
I. W. Haas
Cherrington Hospital
Joshua Clark
Asbury Ridge
E. T. Ansel
Miss Hazel
Cecil Rice
F. C. Stout
Rice
Chillicothe
Olive Rice
Stout
Miss Rice
M. E. Church
Bashan Personal and Brief Social Notes
Mrs Clara Spencer and Mrs Bertha Holter of Morning Star visited Mrs L B Frank and his mother Saturday. Miss Ruby Orr spent Saturday with her mother Mrs McNamee at Eagle Ridge. Cal Orr of Antiquity visited relatives here Sunday. George Deem moved from his farm to the home of his daughter Mrs Henry Frederick at Horse Cave. Roland Torrence and children visited his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Allison at Syracuse Sunday. A H Bailey visited Mr and Mrs L B Frank Sunday. Junior Rose and James White spent Tuesday night at the Bailey home at Flatwoods. Velma Gainor who has been ill returned to school Monday.
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A. H. Bailey
L. B. Frank
Junior Rose
James White
Bailey
Flatwoods
Dayton Hayman
Floyd Powell
Middleport
Velma Gainor
Monay
Rutland News Notes Local families visit and births at Holzer Hospital
Mrs Jesse Russell of Bradford visited Mrs Ellen Kennedy on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Warren Sowers and family visited Nelsonville relatives. Birth announced for Feb 19 at Holzer Hospital. Several locals spent weekends with relatives in Athens Langsville Wilkesville and Zanesville. Founders Day observed by local P T A with a pageant and songs by sixth and first grades.
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Rutland
Jesse Russell
Bradford
Ellen Kennedy
Warren Sowers
Nelsonville
Ha Williamson
Eli Denison
Thomas Porter
Holzer Hospital
Claude Clark
Athens
Emery Ralph
Delma Riggs
Langsville
Betty Ann Price
Carl Denison
Baby
Forrest McCann
Erne Rife
Roseville
John Taylor
Art Spires
Raymond Pullins
Donald
Roy Grimes
Elza Haley
Davey Haley
Wilkesville
Molly Grate
Birdie Haley
Harley Garvin
Jack Smith
Albany
Junteece
Earl Riggs
Zanesville
Long Bottom Riverside Garden Club Meeting Report
The Long Bottom Riverside Garden Club met February 14 with Mrs. R. L. Larkins. Fifteen members and four visitors attended. a paper on forcing twigs indoors was read by Mrs. Thurman Babe cock and discussion on Ten Good New Perennials led by Mrs. C. E. Mys ers. Next meeting with Mrs. E. L. Clark on February 28. Local notes include convalescence of John Chevalier after surgery, Eugene German's trip to Pittsburgh for boat work, and visits by Miss Sadie Lambert, Mrs. E. L. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Swan, and Mrs. Stewart. A near cyclone occurred Sunday night. truck growers prep for planting.
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Long Bottom
Riverside Garden Club
R. L. Larkins
Thurman Babecock
C. E. Mysers
E. L. Clark
John Chevalier
Pomeroy
Eugene German
Pittsburgh
Sadie Lambert
Athens
C. S. Swan
M. W. Stewart
Columbus
William Stethem
R. L. Ervin
Bashan
L. E. Young
Albany Rural Social And Personal Notes
Albany Rural Social notes report gatherings at Knowlton and Collins homes including G J Tewksbury Frank Pugh Dow Sanders F E Rad cliff Emmitt Wingett Lucile and visits by Lawrence Ross Dale Scott Kenneth Crabtree George Scott. Children ill with tonsillitis and Rev Black to preach at Town House Church. Denver McVay visiting Sistersville with grandson. Chester West Mazie Johnson visited Pearley West.
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Albany
S. R. Knowlton
G. J. Tewksbury
Athens
Frank Pugh
Dow Sanders
F. E. Radcliff
Emmitt Wingett
Lucile
D. E. Allen
G. W. Collins
Lawrence Ross
Dale Scott
Columbus
Kenneth Crabtree
George Scott
William Battrill
Black
Town House Church
Denver McVay
Thomas Quick
Sistersville
Chester West
New Marshfield
Mazie Johnson
Pearley West
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