Athens Messenger Publishes Staff and Association Memberships
The Athens Messenger lists Gordon K. Bush as Publisher and General Manager and Charlies H. Harris as Managing Editor. It notes affiliation with the American Newspaper Publishers Association, Audit Bureau of Circulation, Inland Daily Press Association, and Ohio associations.
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Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charlies H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Associati Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation, Associa Ohio Daices
Inland Daily Press Association
Old Fashioned Economics and the Right to Self-Help
The piece contrasts old fashioned economics with government aid. It argues deflation would have collapsed railroads banks and insurers without intervention. It laments ongoing government support and urges a return to self help with consistent tariffs and fiscal restraint.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Erfc
Still Holds Good in Tragic Chicago Love Triangle
A young Chicago woman kills herself after discovering her husband’s infatuation with another woman. The other lover later says the marriage will not occur, noting she received only a box of candy as a gift. The piece reflects on modern novels and old-fashioned morality.
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Chicago
Last Efforts To Save Elm From Dutch Disease Warning
Officials at Harvard Arnold Arboretum warn that continuous measures are needed as the Dutch elm disease blight spreads eastward. Burn infected trees immediately to halt spread. without relentless action, elms nationwide may be destroyed.
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East
Midwest
Harvard
Arnold Arboretum
America
Blushing Bridegroom Logic Sparks Old Wedding Myth
Sidney Summerfield of the Chicago marriage license bureau notes that the blushing bride is rare and that men fret at the altar, while women stay cool. He argues this punctures a long held tradition that women lose composure and that men are the steady ones in emotional moments.
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Sidney Summerfield
Chicago
Mr. Summerfield
Humans first used edged rocks 100000 years ago
A brief note claims early humans used edged rocks as cutting tools around 100000 years ago. It adds an unsupported claim about women sharpening pencils with razors and progress.
Pele Appearances Split Hawaiian Sightings
The article notes Hawaiians report Pele appearing in two forms an old hag or a beautiful girl varying with the time of day early morning or afternoon observers describe differing visions of the goddess.
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Pele
Farley Dinner Prompts Budget Talk and Questions
Paul Mallon reports on a Jackson Day dinner promotion by Postmaster General Farley aimed at boosting the budget. Invitations reportedly went to high earners, with a follow up to gauge attendance. Officials faced pressure and hesitation as potential guests weighed the $50 event against job security.
Lawyer’s old clasp purse sparks tale of campaign funds
In the department a New York lawyer stored his bribe money in a vintage clasp-lock purse. He refused to pay fifty dollars until confronted by a follow-up man who revealed a fifty dollar check. The anecdote hints at how such payments could distort federal deficits in a national campaign.
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New York
Roosevelt message aims to aid leaders and not expose policy
President Roosevelt offered no detailed neutrality recommendations in his Friday night address, choosing to let Congress take the lead. White House and State Department will stay low as conservatives see the speech as a breathing spell. Liberals praised the idealistic tone, and White House aides call it the best message of his career.
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Roosevelt
White House
State Department
Congress
Changeable First Day in Congress Sparks Fashion and Fate
Only one member of the House seemed exhilarated by the opening session while many senators dressed in frock coats. Ed Halsey wore the best coat. Couzens and Borah showcased appearances after operations and a haircut. Long and Schall's deaths reduced the most violent debaters. lawmakers awaited Supreme Court decisions over budget and business.
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Luce
House of Representatives
Ed Halsey
Senate
Michigan
Couzens
Borah
Congress
Long
Schall
Supreme Court
Cagney Considers New Lead in Slapped Comedy Dramatics
Clarence Cagney departs from studio scripts to seek independent roles. He eyes a change of pace with the project He Who Gets Slapped, aiming to headline a distinct dramatic piece.
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Cagney
Quorum front activity signals Ethiopian commanders
War activity centers on Quorum where Ethiopian forces supposedly muster at the front. The text jokes about self kidnapping for publicity, noting the actor lacks a theory to advance in the Todd care.
Public Forum Letter Critiques Welfare and Pensions
Albany reader W B Gibbons writes to The Messenger editor questioning farm money, opposing relief and old age pensions. He notes personal stability, four educated children, and laments a nation of beggars while endorsing editorials and Paul Mallon.
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the Messenger
Democrats
Paul Mallon
W. B. Gibsons
Ghost at Jenkins Creek and old district tales
A reader recalls a winter encounter with a stranger in stove pipe hat and blue comforter near Jenkins Creek, noting a ghostly setting and snow that lay smooth as paper. Grandmother declares the visitor the Devil, while the community remembers similar tales told beside a hickory fire. The piece reflects memory of local lore and the waning of such stories with civilization.
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Jenkins’ Creek
Grandad
Marathon Bible Reading At Bethel Tabernacle Church
In Ponca City Oklahoma Bethel Tabernacle Church hosted a 359 participant marathon reading the entire Bible in 69 hours and 15 minutes drawing local attention and church involvement.
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Ponca City
Okla
Bethel Tabernacle Church
Poets Corner Verses and Snowy Reflections
Readers submit verses bearing name and address. Iy Messenger features a lullaby about sleep and fairy land by Eileene Archer of Pomeroy Ohio. Barbara Hankison of Nelsonville contributes A Winter Snowy Scene. Leda Sams of Athens Ohio tells a dark tale of a gypsy reading a palm and tossing gold as fear grows.
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Eileene Archer
Pomeroy
Ohio
Wayward Stone Nearly Loses Arm to Gasoline Saw
Report from Orland notes Ten years ago Wayward Stone sustained a severe arm injury when a gasoline driven circular saw nearly severed it.
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Wayward Stone
Theo Stone
Orland
Kanawha Steamer Sinks Near Little Hocking Thousand Suffer Loss
The Ohio River steamer Kanawha sank near Little Hocking with many passengers drowned or missing. Mrs. Mary Crossen of Hebbardsville left for Covington Kentucky to winter with her daughter Mrs. L A Gift. Other items note Paramathia Lodge installation of officers and Higley Study Circle meeting.
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Kanawha
Little Hocking
Mary Crossen
Hebbardsville
Covington, Ky
L. A. Gift
Dana Marries Ronnie Amid Family Objections
Dana Westbrook marries Dr. Scott Stanley against her grandmother Mrs. Cameron’s wishes, as Dana and Ronnie Moore plan a private Lakeville wedding. Dana confides in Nancy, whose jealousy adds tension, while Mrs. Cameron and Aunt Ellen arrange domestic tasks and keep the secret until after the ceremony.
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Williard Cameron
Dana Westbrook
Scott Stanley
Ronald Moore
Nancy
Dana
Ronald
Paula Long
Scott
Ronnie
Paula
Osborne
November Night Garden Confrontation and a Proposal
Dana confronts Aunt Ellen in the garden on a cold November night while memories of past loves haunt her. Grandmother’s advice about marriage to Ronnie shapes Dana’s plan as she prepares to marry him, aiming to secure a stable future despite lingering feelings for Scott. Ronnie arrives, declaring his desire to marry Dana, while Dana uses her blue dress to signal deliberate intent.
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Ronnie
Dana
Cameron
Lakeville
Mrs. Cameron
Ellen
Sarah
Jake
Scott
Nancy
Dane
Aunt Ellen
Agatha
Grandmother
Mar
Health Hints And Diet Health Hints And Diet By Dr Morris Fishee
Dr Morris Fishee notes at least ten essential minerals for the body. He lists potassium calcium magnesium sulfur cobalt aluminum manganese and other metals detected in human tissue. He observes a newborn already contains essential minerals and life requires these elements.
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C. H. Harris
Poets’ Corner
Iy Messenger
Barbara Hankison
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Leda Sams
Athens
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Pratts Fork
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Dawson Meeks
Charles Mingus
Amesyilie
Owen Johnson
Columbus
Paramathia Lodge No. 25
A. M
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W. H. Cooper
Dean E. W. Chubb
Roy Hinchman
A. M. Lewis
Lucille Coombs
C. O. Williams
Ned Wolfe
C. H. Horn
C. O. Moore
J. A. Palmer
P. G. Dowler
S. K. Burson
H. T. Westfall
W. H. Shamel
Higley Study Circle
John Finsterwald
8. M. Johnson
Sam Sommer
Ralph Grunnel
Hockingport
Nelson Dutton and
Familly
George Clark
NEA Service, Inc
T. M. RE
Magnolia
Em &T
Morris Fishee
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