The Athens Messenger Page Four notices and rates
Local newspaper card lists subscription rates and office details. It notes delivery by carrier at 18 cents a week and mail rates in multiple Ohio counties, with annual and ten week options. Details include publisher names Gordon K. Bush and Charles H. Harris and association memberships.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messege Ald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Vinton
Washington
War Panic and Confusion in United States Policy
Ohio State Journal argues the nation risks overreaching in defense policy amid World War II fears. It cautions against blank check powers, urges Congress to retain sole authority, and separates American defense needs from Britain’s war aims.
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United States
Europe
Washington
Congress
Old World
Americas
Britain
Germany
England
English Channel
Atlantic
Ohio State Journal
We have 80 percent of world gold, says columnist
The United States holds about 80 percent of all monetary gold, making a return to traditional gold based trade unlikely. The piece suggests a method to distribute some of this gold with value received in return and jokes about awarding a gold medal.
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United States
U. S
Hatch Warns Free Government May Fade If Men Fail
Senator Carl A. Hatch cautions that the preservation of free government hinges on the character of its people not the principles themselves, urging accountability from all citizens to safeguard democratic ideals.
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U. S
Carl A. Hatch
Landon urges explicit aid stance against convoying
Alf Landon, former GOP presidential candidate, calls for a clear declaration that Americans will not convoy or send ships to war zones, urging firm policy on aiding England short of war.
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England
Alf M. Landon
G.O.P
Roosevelt lauded for sweeping bill exclusion of Republicans
Raymond Clapper notes President Roosevelt convened only Democratic leaders to discuss the sweeping blank check bill. He argues Republicans, including Austin of Vermont, deserve input as Congress relinquishes defense power. The piece frames method as crucial and warns of dictatorship risks.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Austin
Vermont
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt's Third Term Krizes Aid to Britain Debate
The speaker criticizes Roosevelt's leadership style calling it a meatax that divides the nation and diverts from aiding Britain, which is viewed as vital to U S defense. The commentary notes public sentiment shifted toward Roosevelt before, but now confusion rises as inauguration nears.
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Roosevelt
Britain
United States
Liberal bloc in Congress eyes comeback led by John Coffee
Washington reports on a nascent liberal group in the House led by Representative John Coffee of Washington state. The informal bloc, 25 to 50 members strong, meets weekly at the Dodge Hotel and aims to defend domestic reforms and curb defense era monopolies. Coffee portrays the group as vigilant to safeguard public interests amid war measures.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Maury Maverick
Congress
John Coffee
Washington State
House
Coffee
Dodge Hotel
New Deal
Tacoma
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce
University of Washington
Yale
William Jennings Bryan
Bob la Follette
New House
Liberal Bloc
Howard Smith
Virginia
Dictatorships as Receiverships Quote by Chamber Leader
Quote from James S. Kemper president of the Chamber of Commerce of the U on dictatorships described as receiverships. The line reflects a business leadership view on political regimes and economic control.
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James S. Kemper
Chamber of Commerce of the U
Vitamin A and Its Role in Nutrition
The article traces vitamin A discovery by Voit using rat experiments with butter showing growth benefits over lard. It explains sources like milk, eggs, green vegetables, liver, and orange juice and notes winter diets reduce vitamin intake, risking deficiencies.
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Wilbur L. Dubois
Voit
Letter writer defends Roosevelt voters against slander
J D Hoback from Letart Falls responds to Charles Larson’s December 30 column, defending Roosevelt supporters as informed and compassionate. He rebuts claims of vote selling and argues FDR’s merit, international respect, and aid to the poor, urging calmer rhetoric in public discourse. He closes with sympathy and a warning about future columns.
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the Messenger
Charles Larson
Mr. Roosevelt
FDR
Larson
Western Hemisphere
Europe
Willkie
J. D. Hoback
Letart Falls
Jan
Mud-slinging critique on debt and past presidents
Letter from J. D. Lehewh of Gloucester argues against mud-slinging in politics. He recalls building many schoolhouses, attacks Willkie and Roosevelt, recalls impeachment talk, and contrasts Cleveland and McKinley with Roosevelt’s tenure while defending fiscal prudence.
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H. A. Wooley
Sentinel
Roosevelt
Nelsonville
Willkie
Cleveland
McKinley
Byrd Expedition Left Food On Stove In 1929 Then Reused It In 1933
Food was ready when Admiral Byrd’s 1929 expedition to Little America rushed off. On return in 1933 the crew lit fires warmed and ate the perfectly preserved contents of the pans.
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Admiral Byrd
Little America
Sugar Creek Verses From the Messenger Readers
Poet’s Corner presents a reader poem about Sugar Creek tracing its course from Dividing Ridge Hill to the Ohio River. The piece asks about old tales of the valley and distant pastures with birds and livestock, ending with a signature from Nellie B Kollister Athens R D No 3.
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Sugar Creek
Dividing Ridge
Matteson
Ormeville
Poston
Ohio River
Nellie B. Kollister
Athens
Conscripts Wife Moonlights in Turbulent Romance
Suzanne reveals Paul loves Martha and pressures her to quit seeing him, wrecking Martha and Pauls easy friendship. Martha, torn by love for Bill and guilt over Paul, resolves to end their closeness and avoid him at the office, fearing further pain.
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Suzanne
Paul
Martha
Bill
Hiin
Bill Marshall
Butch
Morgan County Court Notes in McConnville
Divorce suits heard by Judge Riecker with decisions reserved. Probate lists divide Kinsey estate among four children with Oliver Kinsey named executor. Richardson will admitted with codicil, estate valued around 18 705 dollars with realty 17 350 and personal 1 355. Zimmerman Welch marry in Wayne Michigan and Reinersville. Sheriff transfers and easements recorded. New county commissioners organize with Morin as president and Doak to furnish inmate meals.
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Mcconnellville
Francis F. Kraps
Frances Kraps
Martha McGrath
Roy McGrath
Riecker
Probate Court
J. F. Kinsey
Penn Township
Flora Wilson
Lara Bush
Oliver Kinsey
Alice Wilson
C. B. Richardson
G. O. McGonagle
Margaret Barkhurst
East Bloom
Wilkes F. Richardson
Recorder's Office
L. B. Adrean
L. G. Maynard
William W. Ralston
Deerfield
Bankes
Ohio Power Company
Gale Gage
Windsor
Margaret Lamb
York
Lewis Maynard
Emmett Abel
Board of County Domemissioners
C. B. Morin
W. W. Barkhurst
Strong
Nadine Doak
Pearl Chapel Social and Personal Notes
Friday evening visitors at the L. C. Gibson home included Charles Woodgerd, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Haning and son Dale, Mr. and Mrs. John Matheny. Funeral services for W. A. Martin were held at Pearl Chapel Church with interment at Crossroads Cemetery. Mr. Martin was a lifelong resident. Distanced attendees listed: Mrs. Earl Kennedy, O. T. Dunkle, Ruth Teeters, Ray Jordan and family, D. C. Gibson, Athens, and the Haing family who had lived with Mr. Martin.
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Pearl Chapel
L. C
Athens
Glen Haing
Martin
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R. D. Jan
Poet's Corner
Messenger
Dellis
By Galbraith
Betty Wallace
Chapter
Mr. Elliott
Mrs. Marshall
WEA Service, Inc
Morgan County Court
James David Zimmerman
Wayne, Mich
Beulah Elizabeth Welch
Reinersville
Ora and
Ethel Sturgis Welch
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