Athens Messenger and Herald Publication Details
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co publishes weekday editions with a Sunday morning grand edition. Gordon K. Bush is publisher and general manager, with Charles H. Harris as managing editor. Subscription rates vary by region and delivery method, with annual and shorter-term options listed.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Pegler’s expose on post New Year follies praised
The piece praises Mr Pegler for revealing inner post holiday thoughts while noting readers seek safe outlets. It critiques social judgments and hypocrisy as people condemn others' faults while excuses for own actions persist.
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Mr. Pegler
Pegler
Comfort and Education Through Inaugural Train Travel
A columnist notes the Columbus inaugural will attract many Republicans by special trains and sees rail travel as both comforting and educational. He recalls the public’s unfamiliarity with trains and argues the event could re educate riders about rail service benefits.
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Columbus
Not All Behind Bars A Look At Mental Delinquents
A discussion on the escape of dangerous criminals from institutions and the broader issue of sub normal mentalities living among the public. The piece argues for specialized treatment, notes public sentiment fails to support it, and warns of enduring danger posed by mental delinquents until they are deemed safe.
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State Hospital
Labor loses ground in wage and support under Wagner Act
The piece argues labor has fallen behind in wages and public backing due to the Wagner Labor Act. It predicts Congress will act this session to promote industrial peace. The President urges bipartisan steps to curb industrial warfare that costs workers and the public, while anti-labor sentiment and legislation grow as public confidence wanes.
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Congress
Olsen and Johnson stir debate with Hellzapoppin run
Westbrook Pegler notes Olsen and Johnson face scrutiny over humor in New York after their Hellzapoppin show's move from Winter Garden. He argues their style shifts away from personal boasting to an impersonal, evolving take on stage and radio entertainment.
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New York
Middle West
Olsen and Johnson
Winter Garden
Olsen
Johnson
United States Supreme Court
Expert input on US aviation plans raises defense questions
Major Williams argues that army and navy experts were not consulted about a plan to train 20,000 pilots yearly. He urges Congress to verify true military views on huge war preparations and questions who shapes Washington defense policy.
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al Williams
Washington
Navy
Army
Senate
United States of America
Congress
Rush to aircraft scramble mirrors flawed policy
The speaker warns that placing aviation under the National Youth Administration lets the President act unilaterally while excluding Congress, contrasting it with true republican governance. He criticizes haste to confront an imagined foe and predicts future chaos in unwinding the WPA and Social Security issues.
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National Youth Administration
Congress
Burial of Beetle Eggs Amid Decaying Flesh
After burying the dead bodies of birds or small mammals, sexton beetles lay their eggs in the decaying flesh so the emerging young have an ample food supply.
Ski's The Limit Scene On The Rockies
Sally Blair and Corey Porter pursue a daring climb with Dan Reynolds watching from the margins. A blizzard traps them after a calm day of sport and romance, leaving Sally split between Dan’s world and her engagement to Corey as danger closes in.
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Sally Blair
Dan Reynolds
Sally
Corey Porter
Van
Dan
Corey
Reynolds
Christie
Origin of the Herring name and its meaning
The name Herring derives from an Anglo-Saxon personal name of unknown meaning and likely has no link to the fish.
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Turkey
United States
American Sun Bathing Association
Louis Clark
Soquel
Calif
New Jersey
University of Chicago Press
Chicago, Ill
Messenger's Service Bureau Notice
Instructions urge readers to send questions to the Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington D C. Comments state legal and medical advice cannot be given and no extended research will be undertaken.
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Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
Messenger
Service Bureau
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Athens social notes mark visits and duties
Mr and Mrs Alvan Hanning hosted guests from Detroit Athens and Richland Ave in Earl Hickman returns to Pt Pleasant schools D Virgil Davis leads Athens Needle Club at Congress Tea Room Melba Woodworth departs for Pt Pleasant to resume teaching duties in the schools there
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Alvan Hanning
Blackburn Heights
George Taylor
Detroit
D. C. Gibson
Helen
Athens
Charles Leighty
Richland Ave
Earl Hickman
Arthur Hickman
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Virgil Davis
Athens Needle Club
Congress Tea Room
Melba Woodworth
New Year News From Athens 1919 Highlights
Mrs. Julia Wyant learns her son Corporal Carl Mace Co D 64th Infantry AEF expected home soon. New Year dinner guests include Beasley and Hess families from Nelsonville Portsmouth Cincinnati and Cincinnati area. Wilson backs Free Balkan States. Sereno Lodge installs new officers Frank Gooding H V Porter Frank Simms E T Hayes W P Reeves J R Harvey. A baby girl born to Mrs. Jesse Caplinger first Athens infant of 1919. grandfather J C Kelley ran a W Union St restaurant. father served in France.
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Julia Wyant
Athens
R. D
Carl Mace Co
D 64Th Infantry
Carl Beasley
Fred Beasley
Nelsonville
Robert Hess
Portsmouth
E. E. Stevens
Lawrence
Harold
Miss Stevens
Cincinnati
C. L. Strecker
Frank Beasley
Otha Beasley
Norris Beasley
Ellis Woodworth
Sereno Lodge
1.C.C.F
Frank Gooding
H. V. Porter
Frank Simms
E. T. Hayes
W. P. Reeves
J. R. Harvey
Jesse Caplinger
W. Union St
France
Company C
125Th Machine Gun Unit
J. C. Kelley
Mental illness and senile dementia described by Dr Fishbein
Health Hints discusses rising recognition of mental disorders, from neurotic to psychotic, and notes the elderly carry senile dementia due to brain vessel hardening. It explains home care for neurotics and controlled environments for psychotics, plus varying impacts on memory, emotion, and social relations.
Stars Forecast A High Tension Yet Creative Friday
The forecast for Friday January 6 predicts strong forward-looking planetary influences boosting innovation and bold experiments. Large institutions and big business may provide capital and support, with favorable social and cultural associations. Personal finances rise, birthdays hint at unusual opportunities, romance, and ambitious plans for originality across science, industry, and art.
Glouster Kiwanis Install Three Officers for 1939
Glouster Kiwanis Club held its Ladies Night ceremony and dinner at the Gordon Hotel. Officers for 1939 are president L. K. Heiskell vice president William Hughes secretary treasurer Dan Kovatch with Roger Kittle directing. Nora Hall and Evelyn Joseph sang two solos. Next week no meeting in Glouster as members travel to Marietta for installation and Queen City event with Floyd Pfoff as Kiwanis governor.
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Glouster
Kiwanis Club
Gordon Hotel
L. K. Heiskell
William Hughes
Dan Kovatch
Roger Kittle
Nora Hall
Trimble
Evelyn Joseph
Kittle
Heiskell
Kovatch
Craft
Marietta
Floyd Pfoff
Honor Sandrock Man On 74th Birthday
John Parmiter was surprised with a 74th birthday gathering at his Sandrock home on Sunday January 1. Relatives and friends attended including Jewett Parmiter, Don Crawford, the Boudinots, C I Frash, Marsh McCune, Athans, Lewis Winner and family, Mary and Eva Winner, John Parmiter Jr, Ralph Frash, William Mockler and granddaughter Mary Winner. The cake was decorated by Mary Winner and a noon cafeteria style dinner followed.
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Amesville
John Parmiter
Sandrock
Jewett Parmiter
Don Crawford
Gib Boudinot
C. I. Frash
Marsh McCune
Athens
Lewis Winner
Mary
Eva
Stewart
Ralph Frash
Sharpsburg
William Mockler
Sand Rock
Mary Winner
J. E. Parmiter
Four Generations at New Year's Dinner in Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen of Barberton hosted New Year's Day dinner with four generations present. Guests included William Humpatch, 83, his daughter Mrs. Allen, and grandchildren Wanda Lou Sanders Barbara Ann Allen and Barbara Ann Cartmel from Akron, plus James Mitchell and Burdette Cartmel family members from Glouster and Akron.
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Glouster
Frank Allen
Wunderlich Ave
Barberton
Ohio
William Humpatch
Allen
George Sanders
Wanda Lou Sanders
Ralph Allen
Akron
Barbara Ann Allen
James Mitchell
Burdette Cartmel
Barbara Ann Cartmel
Akron Ohio
Humpatch
Luckoffs Top Winifred, Set New Season High in Bowling
Luckoffs topped 2916 in a season high as first-half champions, beating Winifred in three straight. Z Marquis led with 235 in a single game and 593 overall, with only 31 pins separating the top and bottom Luckoffs scorer as they extended their second-half streak to six wins.
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Glouster
Luckoffs
Winifred
Z. Marquis
Sportsmen's Club Plans For Annual Banquet
The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club met in Jacksonville to schedule their annual banquet for early February in Glouster at the American Legion Hall with dinner served by the Ladies Auxiliary. Speakers from the Conservation Department are invited. Membership cards available from Julius Pico or Alex Docie. The rabbit purchasing committee ordered 300 rabbit bits for January to aid the year's crop. grey fox bounty payments show 17 paid for the month.
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Glouster
Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club
Jacksonville
American Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Conservation Department
Julius Pico
Alex Docie
Rabbit Purchasing Committee
IOOF Installation Set for January 13 at Jacksonville
Joint installation of I O O F Magic City Lodge and the Charles Thomas Lodge of Jacksonville will be held Friday January 13 in Jacksonville instead of the previously announced time. R I Wolf district deputy grand master of Coolville will be the installing officer. Visiting members welcome. refreshments and social hour to follow.
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Glouster
Magic City Lodge
Charles Thomas Lodge
Jacksonville
Inestead
R. I. Wolf
Coolville
Hospital transfers and recoveries reported in Greens Run area
Mrs Richard Heneson and Mrs Willard Coey were taken to Columbus Tuesday to enter White Cross Hospital for observation. Mrs Guy Vaughan, recovering from an operation in Grant Hospital, Columbus, was brought home Wednesday. Today Mrs Floyd Gillet, Green Run, recuperated enough to be brought home from White Cross Hospital. All were moved in the John S Blower ambulance.
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Glouster
Richard Heneson
Williard Coey
Greens Run
Columbus
White Cross Hospital
Guy Vaughan
Grant Hospital
Floyd Gillet
Gree Run
White Cross
John S. Blower
Glouster Townsend Club Sets Friday Meeting
The Glouster Townsend Club will meet at the Glouster School Building Friday night at 7 o clock. Members plan to discuss upcoming events and community activities.
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Glouster — Townsend Club
Glouster School
Auxiliary to Meet Glouster
The first regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.
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Glouster
American Legion Auxiliary
Consumers Education Group Opens Friday
Albany notices announce a new Consumers Education Discussion Group for women starting Friday January 6 at 2 15 p m in the Home Economics Department of Albany High School led by Mrs Edna Wolfe of the State Department of Education with Miss Grace Webb assisting. All interested women in Albany and vicinity are invited.
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Albany
Albany High School
Edna Wolfe
State Department of Education
Grace Webb
Jacksonville Briefs in Ohio Vacation Friends and Family
Misses Mary Nell McCann Kathryn Thyne and Edith Medley returned Monday after holidays in Columbus with friends. Mr and Mrs William Deal hosted Mr and Mrs Alfred Deal and their young son of Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Sam Russell and Mr and Mrs Clifford Hysell spent the weekend in Rutland with Watt and family Hysell.
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Jacksonville
Mary and
Nell McCann
Kathryn Thyne
Edith Medley
Columbus
William Deal
Alfred Deal
Small Son
Chauncey
Sam Russell
Clifford Hysell
Rutland
Watt Hysell
Mrs Lucinda Vanmeter Recovers After Athens Appendectomy
Mrs Lucinda Vanmeter resides with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Sands in Chauncey while recovering from an appendectomy performed several days ago at Shelter ing Arms Hospital in Athens.
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Chauncey
Lucinda Vanmeter
Frank Sands
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
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