Athens Messenger Page Four Historical Masthead
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co publishes a weekday Athens paper with a large Sunday edition. Editorial leadership includes Gordon K. Bush as Publisher and General Manager Charlies H. Harris as Managing Editor. News coverage is affiliated with the Associated Press and other national correspondents.
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Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bush
Athens
Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charlies H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Subscription Rates by Carrier and Mail
Subscription rates listed for Athens Gallia Hocking Meigsan Vinton and Washington Counties One year four fifty six months two fifty ten weeks one dollar per week extra postage rates apply in other zones inquires welcome.
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Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigsan
Vinton
Washington
Look Around a Bit on Industrial Preparedness
The piece argues dictatorial efficiency would have planned postwar conversion of factories to global goods. It warns American industry lags in dual use planning, urges expanding civilian production and using small plants like Podunk to prevent shortages when emergencies end.
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Germany
Italy
Podunk
Long Time To Wait For Outdoors Conservation Progress
The piece reflects on decades of environmental damage in Southeastern Ohio and notes reforestation advances and the slow recovery of wildlife and clean water. It praises growing conservation efforts by Ohioans, farmers, and sportsmen while stressing that full restoration will take generations and continued proof to landowners.
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Ohio
March tax return reminders for new filers and deadlines
The Treasury warns that 8 million people who never filed before must now submit returns. Thresholds rise to gross income 800 dollars for individuals or 2000 dollars for married couples. About 7 million filed in 1940 will receive blanks. deadline is March 15. Prepare early to obtain blanks and file.
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Treasury Department
More Airfields Grow As Nation Backs Expansion
The national drive for more air capacity is evident as 205 new airports appear since last year. Civil Aeronautics Administrator Donald H. Connolly reports 2 656 airports in the U S and Alaska on January 1 including seaplane bases 788 municipal and 496 commercial airports 289 intermediate fields 507 auxiliary fields 21 naval air stations 69 army fields and more than 700 sighted for night flying.
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Donald H. Connolly
Civil Aeronautics
United States
Alaska
CAA
Wisconsin Ex-Governor Warns Against Europe War
Philip F. La Follette, former Wisconsin governor, cautions that escalation toward a thirty year struggle could leave the United States isolated and compelled to confront Europe and Asia alone.
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Europe
Asia
Roosevelt's defense push tests industry patience and unity
Raymond Clapper analyzes President Roosevelt's push for national unity in defense and production. He notes friction with industry over expansion and government insistence on full utilization of facilities. He foresees potential action if dissent grows and urges business leaders to commit to production.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Henry Ford
Great Britain
Chamber of Commerce Chief Urges Policy Shift on War
James S. Kemper, president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, told businessmen this week to press Congress and the President to reverse the trend toward entering war and to push steps to rebuild the American economy. He warned such moves could wreck the economy and hint at yielding on parts of the Monroe Doctrine to defend the Panama Canal.
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James 8S. Kemper
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Congress
America
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
Kemper
North American
South America
Panama Canal
Bruce Catton Sees Garner’s Washington Farewell
Bruce Catton portrays Vice President John Nance Garner’s final Senate opening as he leaves public life. Garner arrives at an empty, bare office suite after his wife Etta Garner stays in Texas. He ends the day with a few moments of humor before retreating to his hotel.
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Roosevelt
Wheelers
America First
Wilson
Lincoln
North
South
Washington
John Nance Garner
Senate
Cactus Jack
Texas
77Th Congress
Etta Garner
Garner
Oyer
Public Forum letters invite signed comments on current events
Readers are invited to submit signed letters to the Public Forum commenting on current events. Contributors should keep letters brief so multiple letters can appear in the same day edition.
A GOOD READER OFTEN LIKES THE MESSENGER PAGE
A reader from Middleport comments on editorials by Larson Penn Adams Ruth Millett and M B R praising the editor's style and "Hoss sense" with jokes ads and cartoons. The letter closes with a light note about winding down for bed.
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the Messenger
Larson
Penn
Bunk
Adams
Millfield
F.D.R
Hoover
Hoss
Ruth Millett
M.B.R
Jake
J. N. Williams
Middleport
Hemlock Social and Personal Notes
Hemlock social page reports Goldie Conn hosting Women of the Main Street Church event with a devotional service and business meeting followed by a shower for Mae Williams and a potluck lunch for attendees including Nell Cottrell Mary Hodgson Gladys Faires Laura Powell Renetta Hodgson Glenna Williams Cassie Lanning Grace Russell Mildred Post Lovey Bray Alice Tharp Ethel Tharp Dorothy Starbuck Hazel Tharp Edith Fitzer Helen Hodgson Marie Fowler Nina Davis Mary E Tharp Joyce Jean Tharp Marsha Essex and the honored guest Mae Williams. Jean Tharp injures a finger cutting it while working on a car fan belt. Funeral for Willard Mason attended by Dr R W Miller Harry Davis and Nina Davis in New Lexington. Marie Fowler resumes duties after holidays in Florida. Blanche Dennis recovering from influenza. John Faires returns to Detroit after surgery. Slight fire damage at Ralph Linscott home. Dr Vernon Tharp visits his parents and Tharp transfer from Napoleon to Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitmer Rose Ann McCoy of Logan visit Darley McCoy. Rose Ann employed in Logan. Lois Eisele called to Springfield due to mother’s illness. Eloise Kehl returns to Mansfield from visit with parents.
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Harry Davis
Nina Davis
Willard Mason
New Lexington
Marie Fowler
Florida
Blanche Dennis
John Faires
Detroit
Ralph Linscott
Vernon Tharp
Harry Tharp
Tharp
Napoleon
Wilmington
Clarence Whitmer
Rose Ann McCoy
Logan
Darley McCoy
Rose Ann
Lois Eisele
Springfield
Eloise Kehl
Mansfield
John Kehl
Composition of dry air and atmospheric components
Pure dry air contains 20.93 percent oxygen and 79.04 percent nitrogen with 0.03 percent carbon dioxide. Inert gases account for 1 percent of nitrogen. Water vapor and dust particles are present in atmospheric air.
Fats as Fuel and Storage in the Body
The article explains fats and fatty foods as vital energy sources in the body and as a storage reservoir. It notes fats burn slowly, extend digestion, and help withstand cold, with examples like bacon, eggs, and various animal fats stored as fat for emergencies.
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Wilbur L, Dubois
M. A
Far North
Letart Falls Social Notes
Rev C L Thayer to preach Sunday morning in Letart Falls. Garden and Civics Club Christmas decorations contest winners listed Mrs Charles Sayre Apple Grove first and Mrs Coulter Shuler second. Revival services at U B Church with Rev John Lanear assisted by Rev Franklin Norris. Local social updates include travels, visits, and influenza talk.
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Letart
C. L. Thayer
Garden and Civics Clubs
Charles Sayre
Apple Grove
Coulter Shuler
John Lanear
U. B. Church
Franklin Norris
Greenfield
Mae G. Alexander
Frankfort
Ind
Grace Crow
E. N. Lee
Casey, Ill
W. O. Crow
Irene Miller
Charles Hayman
Miss Crow
Miss Miller
Toronto
Delaware
Thomas Norris
Circleville
Betty Amos
C. M. Ashley
Canton
Ralph Webb
Tuppers Plains
Gladys Crow
William Stansberry
Middleport
Carl Norris
Rachel Chapman
Reva Evans
Parkersburg
Inevitable Strains in Wartime Romance
Martha faces loneliness as Paul and Suzanne drift closer amid wartime stress. A suspicious neighbor, a late night quarrel, and secrecy fuel Martha's doubt about her growing closeness with Paul while Bill's letters promise steadiness from the army camp. The tension culminates in Suzanne's blunt admission that the quarrel centered on Martha.
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Butch
Bill
Paul
Reno
Peg
Suzanne Decker
Greta Garbo
Martha
Suzanne
Murray City Notes Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Potts of Murray City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home on New Year’s Day with open house from 2 to 4 pm. Two of their three sons Paul and Harold Potts attended with families. a telegram of congratulations came from son Charles in Jacksonville Florida. They have three grandchildren. The item also lists multiple local visits and social events including family gatherings, church activities, and educational association delegates attended by area residents.
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Murray City
George Potts
Paul Potts
Amanda
Harold Potts
Gibisonville
Charles
Jacksonville
Fla
Effie Jonas
Grace Donoghue
South
Key West
S. Davis
Nellie Hamer
Nelsonville
Noah Acker
Mr. Acker
William Acker
Logan
Methodist Church
Mode Lewis
Albert Spencer
Emma Bennett
Sally Riggs
Earl Storer
Elaine Richardson
Leonard Keenig
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