Athens Messenger Page Four Notes and Rates
Local newspaper page lists subscription prices for carrier and mail in several counties including Gallia Hocking Meigs Vinton and Washington with yearly and shorter term options. Publication details note weekday afternoon edition except Saturday and a morning edition.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
York
Detroit
Gevelend
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Us Vinton
Washington
Cleveland Starts Something on Ohio Coal Use
The Ohio Coal Foundation formed in Southeastern Ohio will argue that using Ohio coal benefits consumers and the state economy. Cleveland’s plan to abandon Ohio coal for fuels from nearby states could hurt miners and operators and ripple to other buyers.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ohio Coal Foundation
National Defense
Pressure groups clash over Ohio tax cuts and gas levy fate
In Columbus and Athens the tax reform debate centers on trimming levies including the one cent gas tax. Educational interests oppose cutting the gasoline levy, arguing funds support motorist road upkeep for school buses. Proposals to cut other levies meet opposition as factions warn of federal tax impacts and potential looting of motor and gas funds.
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Athens
Ohio
Columbus
Southeast Ohio Seeks Tourist Dollar Boost
The piece argues that U S pleasure regions will gain from defense workers and vacationers, as Europe spending drops. It highlights Southeastern Ohio’s potential gains from planned tourist attractions and asks locals to understand and attract the tourist dollar.
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Europe
United States
Ohio
MORE HOMES AND FAMILY PATTERNS IN 1940 CENSUS
The 1940 census shows five million more housing units than 1930 while population rose 7.2 percent. Households grew 16.6 percent, reducing family crowding as more people lived in separate homes. This highlights shifts in living arrangements during the decade.
Raymond Clapper on history and lend-lease precedent
A Raymond Clapper column revisits 1789 diplomacy over 24 Halifax cannons sent to Charleston with British approval. He argues the episode shows long standing U S British interests and urges realism in aiding Britain to counter Germany today.
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Washington
America
Great Britain
Charleston
S. C
Timothy Pickering
London
Halifax
United States
Lord Grenville
John Adams
Dollar a year men in Washington ride the wartime payroll
Peter Edson reviews the capital scene noting many businessmen seek cheap government roles for their sons. Most wartime advisers receive five dollars a day plus expenses, with some earning salaries up to ten thousand a year, while a few top appointees get nothing. Travel, hotel costs, and weekend trips blur the picture of official duty in wartime Washington.
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Washington
Civil Service
Treasury Department
Knudsen
Hillman
Stettinius
Washington Airport
Donald MacKeachie
New England
Market trends hinted in postwar household goods sales
The passage notes that marrying during hard times may signal relief and that salesmen and producers should note that market growth can outpace population increases. It suggests optimism about faster market expansion than demographic growth.
Divorce granted in Vinton County Court Notes
Judge A L Chatfield granted a divorce on February 21 to Jean Silcott from James E Silcott who is confined in a penal institution. Jean Parker was restored as her maiden name. Real estate transfers include deeds by Sheriff Earl Stuck for 89 acres to H A Hagerty and 51 acres to Joseph Strong in Wilkesville Township. Licensed marriages listed for Perry Harper and Sarah A Savage, both in Jackson County, and Chester O Patton and Francis May Click in Hamden.
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Sarah A. Savage
Harrison Twp
Chester O. Patton
Hamden
Francis May Click
Vinton County
Co. Supt
J. D. McKinley
McArthur
Kenneth Huggins
Albert Kirkendall
Creton
Puritan
W. B. Martin
Wales
Ansel Morris
New Plymouth
Hubert Adkins
Carpenter
Paul Barber
Hamilton- Smith
Earl Stuck
J. M. Ogan
Sheriff's Office
WPA
Agnes C. Fleming
Joseph Ferguson
Clyde Lee
Memorial Building
Oakie Woodrum
Dora Alice Kimmey
Zaleski
Russell Perry
Old Home Reminiscence Critiques Modern Times
A signed letter from R. B. Carson of Middleport laments changes since women gained the vote. He recalls past rural virtues, neighbors helping with wood and chores, and local trades replaced by modern commerce, contrasting them with city influence and loss of community spirit.
April Finds Courage After Kent's Hidden Trial
Ruth Avers portrays April enduring illness and isolation while awaiting Kent’s news. Ann returns, offers nursing and sympathy, and reveals Kent was blinded in an accident. April hides her guilt as suspicion grows, changing house dynamics and deep tensions surface among the siblings.
April Finds Hope in Quiet Room of Waiting
April, bedridden by illness, weighs life after Kent Carter’s eye surgery and her loyal suitor Hal Parks. While her mother sews, she battles isolation and longing, planning to see Hal in a week or Eighty days, as Ann hints at Kent’s condition and a fragile future unfolds.
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April
Mother
Dad
Ann
Kent
New York
Love
Hal Parks
Hal
Kent Carter
Red Cross
Burgess pleads not guilty in larceny case
Ralph Burgess entered a plea of not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate Frank St. Clair on larceny charges. Bond was set at 800 dollars pending grand jury action.
McDougal News Notes McDOUGAL Church Services Announcement
McDougal Church will hold preaching services Sunday March 2 at 730 pm conducted by Rev G C Nutter. Wallace Rhein of Wooster is visiting the Munn family. Roy Morris and family of Nelsonville visited Pearl and family. Ladies Aid Society met Thursday at Mrs Arthur Bruce's home.
Rodgers buys large brick residence on First near Pine
Clair Rodgers purchased the O. D. Parsons property on First near Pine, formerly the John C. Vanden residence, a large brick house.
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Gallipolis
Clair Rodgers
O. D. Parsons
First Near
Pine
John C. Vanden
Zaleski Personal Notes Record Local Movements
Zaleski personals recount funerals calls to Clarksburg W V for Mrs Criss mother death and services there. Visits include Ernest and Orville Peters Chicago to see sister Mrs Blanche Potter. Helen McKibben with Mrs Frank Fort Wellston. Charles Benbow Columbus guest. Albert James and son Donald with Miss Clelie and Velinus James. Betty Ruth Bedinghaus with Mr and Mrs George Kohler Chillicothe. Mrs James McKibben at OES district meeting Wellston. Masons attend McArthur Lodge inspection. Mrs Flora Dill in Athens.
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Zaleski
A. N. Criss
Ernest Tripp
Arthur Ward
Harold Rainey
Clarksburg
W. Va
Criss
Ernest
Orville Peters
Chicago
Blanche Potter
Helen McKibben
Frank Fort
Wellston
Charles Benbow
Columbus
Dorothy Fry
Chester Grange Meeting and Community Notes
Chester Grange met Tuesday evening with 35 members present. A dance is planned for Saturday March 8 at Grange Hall with The Melodiers from Great Bend. Rev Taylor led revival at Chester M E Church. Various locals announced visits, travels, and hospital recoveries including Mrs Susan Foster and Mrs Dorsel Riebel.
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Chester
Taylor
Chester M. E
Chester Grange
Jean Young
Grange Hall
Melodiers
Great Bend Grange
Charles Radford
Ernest Knight
Donald Mora
John Lodwick
Eldon Gaul
Susan Foster
City Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dorsel Riebel
Earnest Knight
Earl Knight
Harrison
Harold Edwards
Gillettee
Wyoming
Vern Cleland
Elmer Kautz
A. L. Stoltenberg
Philip Parr
John Parr
Iowa
Ward Kimes
Columbus
Pearl -van Meter
Tuppers Plains
Chester School
Esta Kimes
Betty Stobart
Racine
Della Windsor
Alice Smith
Athens
Mary Virginia Mora
Charlie Price
Middleport
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