The Athens Messenger and Herald Publishing Co
The Athens Messenger Established 1825 published weekday afternoons except Saturday with a large Sunday edition. Gordon K Bush publisher Charles H Barris editor. Member of multiple press associations and United Press network. Subscription rates listed by carrier and in-county and extra postage zones.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Barris
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
Capital consumption and its threat to future prosperity
An editorial critiques U S government spending and tax policy as capital consumption that drains future national wealth. It argues ongoing deficits, social security taxes used for current needs, heavy inheritance taxes, excess profits tax, and capital gains taxes erode capital formation and invite chaos, citing New York Times opinions and Washington policy trends.
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United States
Department of Government
New York Times
Washington
White House
The Church as Cornerstone of Community Life
The article argues that a churchless district declines and that church involvement builds responsible citizenship. It emphasizes worship in churches over private or outdoor settings and notes sermons ease burdens, raise civic standards, and foster neighborly ties, offering true sanctuary.
SAME OLD STORY About firearm accidents and caution
A reflection notes repeated near misses with firearms from ancient to recent times in Athens. It recalls the Richland Avenue shooting and describes a community response where an arrow incident elicited verbal and physical discipline from neighbors and elders.
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Athens
Bill
Pete
Richland Avenue
Mamma Cavelady
Price cuts and census disputes ripple through economic chatter
The President lowered the silver price from 77 to 64 cents while questions linger about a $1.20 per ounce target from a treasury program. Debates over unemployment census validity continue as some call for a second survey to verify the first. Santa Anita drew 60,000 race fans wagering $939,000 on New Year’s Day, as recession headlines seem scarce on the wires.
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Treasury
Santa Anita Track
Hill Wins Alabama Senate Bid by Backing Wage Hours Bill
In a posture against Southern lawmakers, Representative Lister Hill defended the Wages and Hours bill, riding Roosevelt’s support into the Alabama special Senate race. Hill defeated Cotton Tom Heflin, carrying 59 counties to Heflin’s eight, signaling political shifts in the old solid South. Hill’s stance split Southern factions, highlighting a shift in regional loyalty to federal policy.
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Washington
Congress
South
Alabama
Lister Hill
Senate
Hugo Black
Supreme Court
House
Roosevelt
Florida
Hill
Sister Hill
Speaker Bankhead
Tom Heflin
Tom
Dixie Land
Heflin
J. Thos. Heflin
Old Gray South
Behind the Scenes in Washington
Rodney Dutcher reports on Roosevelt's stance amid Supreme Court rulings strengthening New Deal power. The president refuses concessions to business while pushing regulation and public utility expansion. Court approval now backs PWA and TVA power efforts against private rivals.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Congress
PWA Power
TVA
Holding Company
PWA
Roosevelt pressures utilities magnates in private talks
The article details Roosevelt's private discussions with Floyd Carlisle of Niagara Hudson and Consolidated Edison, urging expansion of distribution, rate reductions, and readiness for competition. It notes Willkie's cooler reception after proposing concessions and cites a $112,000,000 construction program decided upon, with government competition fears eased.
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Power Trust
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Wendell Willkie
Commonwealth & Southern Company
Floyd Carlisle
Niagara Hudson and Consolidated Edison Companies
Willkie
Carlisle
St. Lawrence
Bookies as Brokers Shift in Chicago Era
Chicago moves to redefine bet shops as brokers while cigar shops are expected to remain as cigar stores, signaling regulatory and business name conventions adaptation for local commerce.
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Chicago
Public Forum Letters Critique Bankers Control of Credit
Signed readers comment on government bonds and the Federal Reserve. The writer argues that bank credit drives purchasing power, cites 1929 and 1933 figures, and urges congress to reform monetary policy for stable prosperity. Zaleski, Dec 27. MR. C. F. SHARP.
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the Messenger
Henry
U. S
International Banker of Headquarters
London
John Farmer
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank
Bill
Congress
C. F. Sharp
Zaleski
Bradbury Community Notes and Illnesses Report
Bradbury residents report serious illnesses including Bert Waugh WPA worker and Harry Kauff veteran. Clyda Beach recently returned home after surgery in Parkersburg. Rev. Miller arrives to begin duties at the local church. Bible School attendance on Jan. 2 stood at 65 as families visit relatives and attend services.
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Bradbury
Bert Waugh
WPA
Clyda Beach
Parkersburg
Jack Hanning
Roseville
Harry Kauff
Celia Keffer
Bobby
Gauley Bridge
Ladies Bible Class
Appointment of Burgett as district manager of Ohio State Automobile Association
Ten years ago officials announced H N Burgett as district manager for the Athens County Automobile Club and Ohio State Automobile Association. John Gilbert agreed to judge Ohio University annual beauty contest for the Athena year book Silver Mirror section. A comedy The Youngest was staged by Ohio University public speaking students at the Majestic Theater with Sara Linville Charles Dulin Margaret Laverty George Townsend Pauline Swanson George Caswell Helen Beeman Willard Brugler and Virginia Lynch participating.
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H. N. Burgett
Athens County Automobile Club
Ohio State Automobile Association
John Gilbert
Metro Golden Mayer Motion Pictures
Russel Marple
Gilbert Beckley
Athena
Ohio University
Silver Mirror
Majestic Theater
Sara Linville
Charles Dulin
Margaret Laverty
George Townsend
Pauline Swanson
George Caswell
Helen Beeman
Willard Brugler
Virginia Lynch
Horse prices outpace autos at New York sale
A letter to L. D. Poston reports a pair of horses selling for 13100 at a New York Horse Show sale, indicating horses still command high prices. The Martzolff Class No. 12 at First M. E. Church held Rally Day on Sunday January 6 1918 under teacher Mrs Mary Graham Noss with banner attendance.
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John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
L. D. Poston
Durland Riding Academy of
Martzolff
M. E. Church
Mary Graham Noss
Varicose Veins and Surgical Considerations
Dr Morris Fishbein explains how leg veins dilate from high pressure often due to abdominal factors such as childbirth. The piece notes vein valve failure under prolonged stress, predictors for safe surgery, and cautions against procedures in older patients or when surface veins are blocked.
Million Dollar Princess Refuses Bright World
Connie Corby, rich socialite, battles boredom and scandal after a secret kiss with Rodney Branden leaks to the press. Gibbs, her loyal caretaker, endures her cold withdrawal until a mysterious Lucy's girl arrives and challenges Connie to reengage with life.
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Constance Corby
Bret Hardesty
Rodney Brandon
Connie
Katie Blyn
Miss Connie
Gibbs
Mr. Rodney
Gibby
Be Me For A Little While A Controversial Offer
Connie confronts a desperate girl who envies her wealth and beauty. The girl longs to swap lives for a short time, and Connie responds with a provocative invitation that ends on a cliffhanger as the story continues.
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Connie
Lucille
Rev Lineberger Suffers Influenza Illness and Community Notes
Rev L C Lineberger could not fill pulpits last Sunday due to influenza but is reported much improved. Community items list relatives visiting Logan for Isaac Vancuren’s funeral, teaching changes with Miss Salts resigning, and multiple local visits. A marriage unites Glenna Adams and Delbe Pflug in Logan with plans to reside in Marietta. housing changes involve Lehman and Bell households.
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Haydenville
L. C. Lineberger
Elmer Vancuren
Leroy Vancuren
Kenneth Chaffin
Logan
Isaac Vancuren
Helen Rush
Salts
Union Furnace
Dorothy
Vollmer
Baltimore
Morris Vollmer
Bradie Waugh
Frank Allen
Don Smart
Norman
Jack
Portsmouth
Orpha Hanning
Nelsonville
Dorothy Skiver
Helen Evans
Epworth League
Josephine Marsh
Glenna Adams
Delbe Pflug
Marietta
United Marriage
Graham
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. R. Ellis
Clarence Lehman
William Bell
Bell
George Acker
Lehman
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Athens Stessenger
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press
Raymond Clapper
By Raymond Clapper
the Public Forum
BOND
Red Cross
DR. Morris Fishbein
George Clark
Adelaide Humphries
NEA Service, Inc
Rodney
Brandon
Rue de la Paix
Lineberger
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