The Athens Messenger Rates and Publication Details
The Athens Messenger announces subscription rates by carrier and mail with yearly and half year terms. It lists circulation areas including Athens and nearby counties, and notes rates for ten weeks and weekly postage adjustments. It identifies publishers editors and associations and mentions obituary and card of thanks charges.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mer. Charlies H. Harris
Ae Ee
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Lfc
Gallia
Hocking
Vinton
Washington
Call for wartime mediation board to ease Bethlehem steel labor trouble
Raymond Clapper argues the Bethlehem Steel dispute shows the need for a federal war industries mediation board. He urges executive action to set up a bipartisan panel with cooling-off provisions modeled on Railway Mediation Act and Minnesota law, to prevent production crippling strikes and avert drastic Congress action.
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Washington
Bethlehem Steel
Roosevelt
War-Industries Labor Board
A. F. of L
No Place for Politics in Aviation Control
The piece argues political control of the Civil Aeronautics Authority harms aviation, praising the sector’s safety record while warning against cabinet influence. It urges leaders with aviation experience and business maturity to oversee the industry and cautions against political favoritism in technical fields.
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America’s Airlines
New Deal
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Federal Department
Congress
Ohio
Atlanta
CAA
Campaign Against Syphilis Shows Results In Illinois
The United States health crusade led by Surgeon General Parran reduced syphilis cases in Illinois by about 22 percent, from 28,222 in 1939 to 21,979 in 1940, proving the campaign can stamp out the disease with sustained effort.
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United States
Parran
U. S. Public Health Service
Is Your Car Safe In The Age Of Automobiles
In earlier days riders faced little responsibility when wheels failed but today mass travel demands safe vehicles. Washington began inspecting motors in 1959, with over 250000 tested and 57 percent unsafe. About 3600 were removed for dangerous conditions and 27000 repairs or replacements were ordered last year.
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Washington, D. C
Contentment and independence in old age through savings
The article argues that true contentment in old age comes from independence from charity and government aid, achieved via life insurance and systematic saving. It notes many elders lack resources and fear being a burden, while millions now build security for a self-reliant retirement.
Human character shapes blessing or bane in society
Idlury Baker Eddy writes that odors in the floral kingdom echo human character, which can bless or harm individuals and society, illustrating moral influence through nature and personal conduct.
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Idlury Baker Eddy
Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene
Peter Edson discusses U S relations with South America amid global crises. He notes delays in Argentine aircraft deliveries, fears of fifth column activity, and restrictive German language media in Brazil. He argues trade friction persists as U S raw materials already meet domestic needs.
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Washington
U. S
South America
Hemisphere
Argentina
United States
Sud Americanos
Brazil
Europe
Character as Bank Collateral and Self Architecture
A compact reflection on character as true collateral and the shaping of one’s own character. Notable lines discuss resilience, honesty, and personal responsibility, invoking figures like J. P. Morgan and Shakespeare to urge virtue in daily work and public life.
Public Forum Letter Calls for Jobs and Fair Wages
John L. Southard from Jacksonville writes that WPA projects in Athens County employ many but leave others idle, urging government to fund work programs and raise relief for families while criticizing high salaries and defense spending. He argues for roads, waterway, and public building projects to aid citizens.
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Athens County
Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
Cincinnati
F.D.R
Hoover
U.S.A
John L. Southard
Jacksonville
Mt Union Class Meets With 40 Attendees
Mt Union Golden Circle met Friday night with Mrs Zella Jordan in charge as 40 members attended. Next gathering will be March 7 at Miss Alma Stewarts home with Mrs Lydia Stewart leading. Local families and guests from Harrisonville Columbus Bradbury and Carpenter visited or hosted over the weekend.
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MT. Union
Golden Circle
Zella Jordan
Alma Stewart
Lydia Stewart
Charles King
Anna
Bradbury
Harley Carr
Carr
Ernest Carr
Harrisonville
M. A. Chase
Wayne Chase
William, Chase
Columbus
Ernest Nicholson
M. A. Nicholson
Glenn Turner
Carl
Delbert Turner
Dyesville
Clarence Foley
Adaline Foley
Carpenter
John Nicholson
Frank Wood
Sidney Jordan
Hazel Clark
Ruth Jordan
Marjory Jordan
Chloe Peck
Rose Chase
Grace Carr
Rosalie King
Eliza Jordan
Ella Stewart
Helen Turner
Angie Clark
Florence Epple
Bertie Douglas
Dana Williamson
Ironton
del Rice
New Lima
Morgan County Court Notes Across Civil Divorces and Foreclosures
Morgan County cases include Ernestine Hutchins seeks divorce from Joseph Hutchins for gross neglect and cruelty with alimony and restraint on property. Union Joint Stock Bank wins $3445.97 against Enoch F. McPherson with sale of property if unpaid in three days. Red Star Milling Co sues M. F. Steward for $837.67 for breach of contract. Grand jury returns 9 indictments with names including W. C. Henderson and Willis Elder. Partition suit Paul Steimer elects to take premises at $1200. Divorces granted to Martha McGrath and Leonard Clifton. Administrators ordered to sell farms to pay debts. several property transfers and quit claims listed.
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McConnellville
Ernestine Hutchins
Forrest Hutchins
Joseph Hutchins
Union Joint Stock Land Bank
Enoch F. McPherson
Red Star Milling Co
Chicago
General Mills
M. F. Steward
Carl Drake
W. C
Pete) Henderson
Bristol
Willis Elder
West Virginia
Malta
William Fuller
Union
John Weaver
Deerfield
David Hall
Carl F. Drake
Fred Ray
J. H. Rohrbaugh
Mary Adrian
Frank Heil
Clyde Riley
Clair S. Hiatt
Dale Bucey
James Walker
O. C. Hammond
R. 0. Smith
Russell Devol
A. O. Lincimore
Bernard Benjamin
J. Steimer
John Paul Steimer
Paul Steimer
Reicher
Martha McGrath
Leonard Clifton
Frances M. Clifton
Pennsville Briefs Highlight Local Visiting and Funerals
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hooper and son Mickey of Cincinnati visited relatives here over the weekend. The funeral of Mrs. Dora Mendenhall was held Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Keyser returned from Iowa and Dakota to Delaware to attend Mrs. Mendenhall’s funeral. Mr. and Mrs. John Giles and Janet Lee visited friends in Dresden Sunday. Mrs. Fred Williams hosted dinner Wednesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Keyser and guests from South Dakota.
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Pennsville
Howard Hooper
Mickey
Cincinnati
Dora Mendenhall
Herbert Keyser
Iowa
Dakota
Delaware
John Giles
Janet Lee
Dresden
Fred Williams
South Daota
April and Hal face a hopeful engagement amid Kent’s shadow
April tells Hal she is not in love and still unsure about Kent’s fate. Hal pledges patience, confessing deep affection and proposing marriage. Kent’s condition looms as surgeons wait to know if he will recover while April wrestles with memory and loyalty.
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April
Ann
Kent
Hal Parks
Hal
Kent Carter
Nip
Homecoming Promise and Courage in April’s Harbored Love
April contemplates facing Kent Carter after his operation as Ann prepares to bring him home. The Burnett household awaits his return with hope and hidden tensions, while April struggles with love and doubt, fearing a final truth about Kent’s darkness.
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April
Ann
New York
Burnett
Kent
Mother
Lines To A Philologist Versus A Reader Poet
The verse laments a reader's supposed polish and asks if they can bake a cake or scrub a floor. Marguerite Moore from Bidwell Queensland signs the piece, inviting readers to submit their names and addresses for the column.
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Marguerite Moore
Bidwell, Q
Guest Night at First Methodist Church Corning
Corning Class 13 members and guests enjoyed a Wednesday evening program in church social rooms. The evening featured group singing including America the Beautiful and God Bless America, readings by Edna Dew Thelma Frasure and Mary Roof, an address by Rev E C Hardin, and vocal solo by Mary oe.
Patriotic Party for Women Faculty Club Members
Alice Mae Wilson and Viola Rogge hosted a Patriotic party Wednesday evening at Miss Wilson s home for the local Women s Faculty Club. Decorations were red white and blue. Prizes were awarded to Lenore Young Edna Dew Elizabeth Kiplinger Anita Cady and Lorena Spence. Refreshments served to twelve members.
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Alice Mae Wilson
Viola Rogge
Women's Faculty Club
Miss Wilson
Lenore Young
Edna Dew
Elizabeth Kiplinger
Anita Cady
Lorena Spence
Legion Spaghetti Supper To Aid Boy's State Fund
A spaghetti supper is served Monday at 4 p m at the Legion home on Valley Street. Sponsored by the local American Legion, chef John Sicilian will prepare the meal. Proceeds help send a boy to Boy's State. public urged to attend.
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American Legion
Legion
Valley St
John Sicilian
Farewell party for Tom Hardy before year of service
A Wednesday farewell at the Bohemian Village for Tom Hardy son of Mr and Mrs Gabe Hardy before his Friday departure for a year of training under the Selective Service Act. Family and friends including Mr and Mrs William Hermey Mr and Mrs Joe Siemer Mr and Mrs George Hardy and many others attended.
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Bohemian Village
Tom Hardy
Gabe Hardy
William Hermey
Joe Siemer
George Hardy
Helen Fenneken
Pete Baldy
Bobby Jean Cannon
Bennetta Hardy
Carl Lanfrank
Bob Quinn
Ann Parsons
Jim Marren
Joe Winnenberg
Bill Hardy
Jim Murray
Pastor Injured After Icy Fall Near East Hill
Reverend E. C. Hardin pastor of First Methodist Church sustained an injured back when he fell on an icy corner near John Mindigo’s home on East Hill Thursday afternoon.
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E. C. Hardin
First Methodist Church
John Mindigo
East Hill
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Ramsey MacDonald
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Russell B. McNeal
Crooksville
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Rita C. Rambo
Crooksville Rt
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Catherine Quinn Rambo
Fr. Falvey
Recorder's Office
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Luther Shilling
Lydia Blanch Brooks
McConnelsville
Chas. Fleming
Windsor Township
Mary Leora Webster
Kennebec
East Bloom
Nott
Bloom
H. V. Torbert
Blanche
Arthur
Dwight Torbert
Morganville
McConnel
Anna M. Steimer
By Galbraith
Pennsville Briefs
BY Ruth Ayers
Red Cross
NEA Service, Inc
Downs
Dad
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Poet's Corner
Philologer
Emily Post
Corning Social Notes
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