Athens Messenger Rates and Organizational Affiliations
The Athens Messenger lists association memberships including American Newspaper Publishers Association and Ohio groups, national reps in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland, and advertising rate info. Subscription prices appear: by carrier 15 cents weekly. by mail in Ohio 4.50 per year, 2.50 six months, 1.00 ten weeks, 0.50 four weeks, and a one-week option.
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John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Ohio
Federal relief flaws seen in Washington critique
The piece argues half a billion dollars more for work relief will not end hunger or homelessness, yet critics blame distant administrators for misusing funds. It notes loiterers, political manipulation, and uneven old age pensions, urging local control and continued aid despite cost and misuse concerns.
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Washington
WPA
Northwest Territory anniversary marked by modern license plate
A special 1938 Ohio license plate promotes the Northwest Territory celebration in Marietta and across counties in southeastern Ohio. Athens and Meigs show little interest, while Washington and Gallia prepare to attract visitors to the birthplace of the Old Northwest and its historic Muskingum fortification.
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Ohio
Northwest Territory
Marietta
Athens County
Meigs County
Washington County
Gallia County
Old Northwest
New Northwest
Commonwealths
Hollywood ethics tested by two contrasting events
After King Edward VIII abdicated a Hollywood executive offered about 1,000,000 for the ex king and Mrs Simpson in a film. In contrast a producer removed scenes featuring a dead airline hostess from a new picture and sent the negatives to her family, rejecting morbid curiosity for ethical reasons.
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King Edward
Hollywood
Simpson
Remarkable Adaptation Amid Madrid Warfront Line
A rebel plane strafed a Madrid street and a machine gun cut down a line of women waiting to enter a butcher shop. After several minutes the queue reformed, illustrating a grim but notable human resilience under attack.
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Spanish Front
Madrid
Roosevelt budget expands federal footprint not cuts
The article argues President Roosevelt’s budget sustains a larger central government with ongoing and expanded federal activities. It notes big increases across departments, a defense surge, and taxes that juice Treasury revenue, while the deficit and relief figures vary with time.
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Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Budget Confusion Halts Clear Roosevelt Figures
Washington observers note growing budget confusion as President Roosevelt alternates between balanced and unbalanced calls. Analysts cite fluctuating estimates, with miscalculations in 1936 and 1937 and overall uncertainty shaping congressional debates on spending.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Treasury vs Fed Board on Boom Expectations
The Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board diverge on business outlooks for the year starting July 1. Morgenthau sees no boom while Treasury’s forecasts show modest gains across stocks, securities issues, and conveyances. Overall, they forecast about a five percent rise in business for next year.
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Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Morgenthau
Midwestern Pharmacist Missing After Party Mixer Suspect
A Midwestern pharmacist reported missing for several days may have been at a party with a good mixer. Madrid's University City endures an extended Hell Week, lasting over a month, as residents await clues.
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Madrid
Portrait Trends in Europe and North America
The piece notes that German artists must depict at least four children in family portraits by order, contrasts with Canada's preference for panoramas, and mentions Hollywood parties where a pungy is typically thrown by three or four attendees.
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Canada
Hollywood
Poet Corner Verses From Messenger Readers
Poems and replies from Messenger readers including “In the House Where We Were Wed” by Mrs Elton Frost of Athens Ohio and “Modern Girl Replies” by Orra Morse Bowers of Albany Ohio respond to prior verse. Readers share nostalgia and modern views on marriage, independence, and love with era voice and personal names.
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J. A. Duckler
the Messenger
Quotes touching politics race and war from early 20th century figures
Pete Macias Johnny Ballard Irving Fisher Harry W Chase Salvador de Madariaga A N Whitehead provide stark opinions on Congress depictions of society and the universality of danger and debate. The collection underscores tensions between democracy truth and satire in public discourse.
District Mines of York Township in 910 Report
Five small mines in York Township in 910 employed under ten men each. Edgell and Young Mine at Nelsonville on the Hocking Valley Railroad served by Edgell and Young. Output used by Nelsonville Brick Company. Silcott Mine at New Floodwood supervised by George Silcott with mine boss 0 M Reynolds. drift opening. Pigskin Mine at Nelsonville supplied to Nelsonville Brick. drift. Wells Mine at Kimberly under J M Lama. drift. Nixon Mine No 4 at Myers Crossing operated by Nixon Coal Company. drift. L H Nixon of Nelsonville superintended.
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York Township
Edgell and Young
Nelsonville
Hocking Valley
Messrs
Edgell
Nixon
Myers Crossing
Nixon Coal Company
L. H. Nixon
The Blood Its Vital Role in Health and Disease
A historical overview of blood as the most essential tissue, tracing early beliefs to modern physiology. It highlights key figures Ehrlich, Virchow, Bennett, and Paul Salvarian stains, and notes how blood analysis guides diagnosis and treatment, sometimes deciding life or death.
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Hughes Bennett
Virchow
Paul Ehrlich
Under Ground Prison Drama Ends In Fierce Duel
Betty and Bob, trapped in an adobe complex, crawl from a dark tunnel into a candlelit room where Pearl John de Forest hides a clue. A brutal fight erupts between Bob and an Indian guard as Betty strains to relight a candle and spot if Bob is safe.
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Bob
Betty
Pearl John de Forest
Bety
de Forest
Obsidian knife raises danger in unfolding battle
Betty faces a deadly confrontation as Broken Shield wields the obsidian knife that has already killed two men. She battles fear to warn Bob, while his wounded ankle hampers defense as the clash moves toward the wall. (To Be Continued)
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Betty
de Forest
Bob
Young People Dance At Athens Country Club
A dance for youths of members was held at the Athens Country Club. Mrs. E J Shannon hosted a party for Kathleen Shannon's ninth birthday with guests including Marjorie Wheaton Helen Haskins Alice Bardin Bernadine Farrell and others. Local dairymen met in Logan to discuss tuberculosis testing orders and the Logan Fire Department added equipment such as an extension ladder life net and chemicals. Over fifty people skated on the old mine reservoir near Chauncey.
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Athens Country Club
E. J. Shannon
Kathleen
Marjorie Wheaton
Helen Haskins
Alice Bardin
Bernadine Farrell
Mary Margaret Pickering
Martha McVay
Kathleen Carpenter
Virginia McVay
Virginia Shannon
Enid Harriet Bean
Gilbert Shannon
Logan
Falls Township
Health Department
Logan Fire Department
Wrestling Bout in Logan and Local Meeting Recap
Mrs. R O Skinner visited Marietta after a stop with Mrs. R O Williams and Mrs. C M Copeland. Thor Olson of Ohio University was slated to wrestle The Terrible Turk in Logan. The Turk wore Turkish garb during the bout. Bern Township officials Ruth and G H Clark and C D Henry attended a meeting led by County Superintendent Alex Root in Amesville at Amesville High School. Dana M King former Athens High School coach spoke at the rally with Miss Adah Ziegler performing and Principal Comstock speaking. Announcement noted an Athens Marietta debate on abolishing the eight hour Adamson law. Miss Edna Parker left for Newark for a weekend visit with relatives.
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Thor Olson
Ohio University
Logan
Ruth, Lodi
G. H. Clark
C. D. Henry
Bern Township
Alex Root
Amesville
Amesville High School
Dana M. King
Athens High School
Adah Ziegler
Comstock
Athens-Marietta
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Athens Messenger
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
THE
United Press
Paul Mallon Washington
Army
Navy
Department of Agriculture
Interior
Commerce
Justice
Labor
State
Poet’s Corner
Mrs. Elton Frost
Pete Macias
Washington, D. C
Johnny Ballard
University of Idaho
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Harry W. Chase
New York University
Salvador de Madariaga
A. N. Whitehead
Harvard University
Floyd Brown
Kimberly
Wells
J. M. Lama
DR. Morris Fishbein
George Clark
Hob
Ida R. Gleason
NEA Service
Lee
Chauncey
R. O. Skinner
R. O. Williams
Edna Parker
Newark
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