Athens Messenger page header with publishing details
The Athens Messenger page shows the paper in 1900s era with publisher Frederick W. Bush Gordon K Bush and Charlies B H Harris editing staff. It lists circulation policy Associated Press affiliation and advertising offices. Rates include 4.50 per year 2.50 half year 1.00 per ten weeks and 15 cents weekly.
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Prederick W. Bush
TRE Athens ER & Werald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr. Charlies BH. Harris
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Vinton
Washington
Not the Way Out on Lottery Revenues and Taxation
The piece argues against renewing old-time lotteries to fund public needs. It says lotteries are disreputable now, that taxes must rise fairly, and that catch-all gambling schemes prey on vulnerable people. It warns gambling distracts from responsible work and burdens the least able to pay.
Cross-Fertilization of Science and American Isolation
The piece argues that world academic disruption during war shows the need for cross pollination among sciences. It cites torn European universities and notes Rockefeller Foundation claim that progress comes from global collaboration, warning isolation harms advancement.
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United States
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Europe
University of Warsaw
University of Cracow
University of Madrid
University of Prague
Germany
University of London
Rockefeller Foundation
Still More Engineers In Short Defense Training Courses
The defense program seeks quicker paths to skilled engineers through 250 short intensive courses. Sixty four colleges in 35 states partner with the government to fund tuition via the U.S. Office of Education. About 25,000 students are expected to enroll to fill specific design inspector and supervisory needs as the defense tempo rises.
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U.S. Office of Education
The Plastic Age reshapes daily life through new materials
A Boston Institute of Modern Art display features a mannequin dressed entirely in plastics such as exylin, rayon, nylon, vinylite, lucite, and cellulose acetate. The essay notes plastics enter daily life gradually and will greatly impact daily life and the economy, though effects remain unmeasured.
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Boston
Institute of Modern Art
War Relief Excerpt Praises Red Cross Aid Output
Senator Robert F. Wagner lauds the Red Cross for sending 16 690 000 dollars in cash and supplies to war victims over the past year. Medical supplies clothing bandages blankets ambulances have gone to Britain Finland Greece France Poland China Norway Belgium and Holland. He contrasts this with totalitarian nations which he says are free of labor strife but at too high a price.
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Red Cross
Britain
Finland
Greece
France
Poland
China
Norway
Belgium
Holland
Robert F. Wagner
Roosevelt Builds Moral Order in World War II Policy
In a Congressional message Roosevelt commits the United States to full support of democracies resisting aggression. He argues for a four freedoms based world order and vows robust aid with weapons and resources to Britain and allies, while delaying U S troop deployment and emphasizing victory over Hitler.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
League of Nations
Britain
Hitler
England
Europe
Germany
Rubicon
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Bruce Catton notes how France Forever channels US help to de Gaulle forces. Ambulance planes await shipment to Jersey and a plan for mass production of planes is being drafted by engineers. Eugene Houdry leads the group, uniting expatriate French and Americans of French descent to support Free France.
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Washington
Free France
Charles de Gaulle
United States
de Gaulle
France
Jersey
Equatorial Africa
France Forever
Eugene J. Houdry
Houdry Process Corp
Delaware
Houdry
Tank Corps
Vacuum Oi! Co
Legion of Honor
U. S
America
Bartlett on Global IQ Distribution Not Marked Variable
Professor F C Bartlett of Cambridge notes that intelligence distribution shows no marked variability across large random samples worldwide. He emphasizes a consistent pattern rather than regional or national differences.
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F. C. Bartlett
Cambridge
Hoover Calls for Public Debate on War Steps
Quote attributed to Herbert Hoover emphasizes the need for public debate before any wartime action. The statement advocates transparency and collective consideration prior to government decisions.
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Herbert Hoover
Relief Worker Quote Sparks Debate on Global Aid
Clarence Pickett a Quaker relief worker warns that professional humanitarian efforts alone cannot save the world. The remark frames a critique of aid models and calls for broader societal responsibility.
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Clarence Pickett
Public Forum Letter Defends Roosevelt Welfare Era
Chester Dunkle of Glduster R D 4 replies to Charles R Larson’s Dec 25 column. He argues voters understood FDR's policies, contrasts soup with ham, cites debt and New Deal programs like WPA CCC NYA as public benefits, and praises Roosevelt as a great president.
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the Messenger
Charles R. Larson
F.D.R
Hoover
White House
CCC
NYA
America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chester Dunkle Glduster
R. D
So Come and Get It by Wilbur L. duBois
A health and nutrition article explains that the body’s energy comes from food via carbohydrates powered by sunlight through plants. It notes quick energy foods like cane sugar molasses honey bread cereals potatoes and candy and suggests mid meal refills during cold weather or long activities. A candy bar is recommended for energy during hikes or games.
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Wilbur L. Dubois
M.A
Driver Seen Killing My Dog In Chauncey Note
A 13 year old girl from Chauncey writes that a tan car driver nicknamed dirty trick ran off left side and killed her dog Betty. She accuses the driver as a killer rat and demands accountability.
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Chauncey
Betty
Commission To Meet For Year Start In Gallipolis
The Gallipolis city commission will hold its first meeting of the new year Monday night. The session will consider passage of the annual appropriation ordinance still under construction.
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Gallipolis
Christmas home decoration contest winners named
Winners listed include George Whipple F J Beasley Prof F J Roos John Rood Cc C Cornell Don S Grones Mrs Roger Jones John Jagers Dr O C Bird D A Bardin Mrs E G Silvas R F Cuyler. Three Theisen brothers from Millfield were injured at L D Poston Mine near Chauncey days apart. Ray Rose became head of Mohawk Tribe No 174 IOOF other officers installed included A P Hatch Clarence Collins George Beverage Milton Efaw Harry Swank Fred Fenzel.
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George Whipple
F. J. Beasley
F. J. Roos
John Rood
Cc. C. Cornell
Don S. Grones
Roger Jones
John Jagers
O. Cc. Bird
D. A. Bardin
E. G. Silvas
R. F. Cuyler
Herman
William
Hugo Theisen
Millfield
L. D. Poston
Chauncey
Ray Rose
Improved Order of Red Men
A. P. Hatch
Clarence Collins
George Beverage
Milton Efaw
Harry Swank
Fred Fenzel
Local Notes And Social Happenings In Town
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs Ned J Wolfe and family returned from a Florida vacation with the Athens Colony at Fort Lauderdale Miss Bertha Vickers came back from a two weeks Eastern Ohio visit Standard Bearers met at Miss Janice Battins home 85 University Terrace An announcement reported the marriage of Miss Grace Roush to Mr W B Walker by Rev C L Strecker at the Methodist parsonage Dec 31 At the Social Literary Club Anna Mae Fenzel played a piano solo Ruth Jones and Dorothy Woodworth played a piano duet Mrs L V Brown sang three solos Guests included Mrs George Fenzel and Mrs Ralph Jennings Papers were presented by Mrs Scott Haney and Mrs C T Moore
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Ned J. Wolfe
Florida
Athens
Fort Lauderdale
Grace Roush
W. B. Walker
C. L. Strecker
Methodist Parsonage
Anna Mae Fenzel
Ruth Jones
Dorothy Woodworth
L. V. Brown
George Fenzel
Ralph Jennings
Scott Haney
C. T. Moore
Conscript's Wife Faces Time Without Bill and Hope
Martha Marshall copes as her husband Bill leaves for military training. Paul vows to help, their dog Butch offers comfort, and Martha tries to surface from grief with dinners, friends, and a movie night, while wondering where Bill is and what he endures. The story continues.
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Bill
Martha
Paul
Martha Marshall
Butch
Missus
Suzanne
Sue
Marriage Recounts First Hockingport Church Wedding in 40 Years
Hockingport notes mark the Dec 31 wedding of Clarence Randolph and Hattie Uhl at the M E Church the first in four decades. A supper for 50 followed at the Community Cabin with many gifts. Other items include visits and movements among locals and planned Christian Service meetings.
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Hockingport
Clarence Randolph
Hattie Uhl
M. E
Clyde Wheaton
Parkersburg
J. E. Livingston
Marietta
June Medley
Lorna Logue
Emma McCullick
Mike Moore
Little Hocking
Christian Service
Austin Whited
George Sprouse
Columbus
Dean
M. E.church
McArthur News Notes Highlights Local Committees and Movements
Mrs. Pete Loe max, county chairman for the President's Birthday Ball, named Mrs. Honora Francis general chair of the benefit card party at Eagles Hall on Tuesday evening January 31. A school auditorium dance is set for January 25 with John L. Weber heading the dance committee Delbert Johnson the ticket committee and Mrs. Florence L Wrightsel handling publicity. Elvey C Frn elected president of the Board of Vinton County Commissioners. McArthur Village Board of Education sessions elected E A Wyckoff president Joseph Reed vice president and Isaac M Lantz clerk retiring officers are Cliff Greathouse Isaac M Lantz and Earl Foreman. Mr. and Mrs. George Peck depart for Bradenton Florida for three months. Miss Harriett McKinley visits Columbus. Rev. William S Harold leaves for West Palm Beach Florida for several weeks. McArthur Brick Company directors reelect H S Hamilton president L W Pilcher secretary-treasurer L W Sprague general manager for 1941. Mrs. L W Pilcher in Columbus. Mrs. Robert King hosts bridge at North Market Street. Dr. Kessinger to occupy Dr B F Wills office in Horak Building while Wills serves at Fort Jackson. Kessinger to join and they will occupy the late Mrs Minnie Will residence near Lima.
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Board of Vinton County Commissioners
Elvey C. Frn
McArthur Village Board of Education
E. A. Wyckoff
Joseph Reed
Isaac M. Lantz
Cliff Greathouse
Earl Foreman
George Peck
Bradentown
Fla
Harriett McKinley
Columbus
Rev. Williams
Harold
West Palm Beach
McArthur Brick Company
H. S. Hamilton
L. W. Pilcher
L. W. Sprague
Robert King
North Market St
Kessinger
B. F. Wills
Horak
Ancient belief links ring finger to heart
The ancients held that a small artery ran from the third finger of the left hand to the heart and the wedding ring was worn there because of this belief.
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Washington Scene
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Bertha Vickers
Janice Battin
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Betty Wallace
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