The Athens Messenger History Note and Rates
The Athens Messenger dates back to 1825 with publishers Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and editor Charlies B. Harris. It lists memberships, agencies, and printing details. Subscription rates show carriers at 180 a week and mail plans across multiple counties with annual, semi annual, and shorter terms.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr. Charlies B. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
Whose Money Was Spent in the Last Campaign
The piece condemns heavy campaign spending by candidates and supporters tied to the New Deal era. It argues spending by opponents was blocked by access to government-paid agents and relief jobs, while the winner financed by personal funds and borrowed money, with taxpayers ultimately bearing the cost. It insists spending for office is wrong regardless of reporting and notes taxpayers pay for the winner’s campaigns for generations.
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Ohio
Army's Garand Rifle Boosts Firepower But Production Lags
The Garand semi automatic rifle promises eight shots per infantryman and five times the firepower of the Springfield, but only 10 000 units are ready. Mass production will take months or years amid a defense squeeze, as President Roosevelt warns Congress that future attacks may come sooner.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Civic leaders share real life lessons with Meigs County students
Public service program brings civic leaders to schools to explain citizenship duties and behind the scenes aspects of their professions. Talks by respected community figures aim to leave lasting, practical impressions on children and adults alike.
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Meigs County
NEW RACKETEERING IN CHARITY PLOTS
A warning piece describes a charity racketeer who infiltrates churches and welfare groups in cities and towns. He solicits funds and keeps the lion’s share, preying on professionals, housewives, farmers, and teachers. Citizens urged to scrutinize donations and consult local credit groups before giving.
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John Citizen
Westbrook Pegler on press praise for tobacco studies
Pegler argues advertisers and politicians exploit press coverage of tobacco research. He cites Harold Ickes and Mrs. Roosevelt to claim selective reporting and slippery language mask agenda. The piece satirizes the press as a tool for influence in reporting on smoking and media manipulation.
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New York
Harold Ickes
New Year
Ickes
Baltimore
Revival of investment through coordinated long term program
The author argues for a comprehensive plan to revive investment by pairing expenditure cuts with a broad program. Long term investment hinges on actions in housing, railways, utilities, and private industry, plus targeted local and general measures to restore financing, material supply, and labor practices for a credible, stabilized economy.
Bold stand risks becoming effrontery against unscrupulous foe
A bold and determined stand by our side risks being labeled as mere effrontery if an unscrupulous opponent contorts it. The remark emphasizes the peril of moral posturing in a heated confrontation and the need for prudent action.
Mooney Case Readership Follows Free Man’s Duty
With Tom Mooney freed, the public is urged to read the ongoing Mooney case details and reflect on the broader justice narrative shaping post release scrutiny.
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Tom Mooney
Mooney
Trial of alleged smugglers may lack key witness without subpoena
The federal case against alleged smugglers hinges on testimony that may be missing unless the witness Charlie McCarthy is subpoenaed.
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Charlie McCarthy
Americans take heartiest breakfast claim in global survey
The report claims Americans have the heartiest breakfast, ranking highest among nations while Canadians come in second. rabbits are widely treated as vermin in most countries.
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Earth
Time to Marry Sparks Veranda Confession
Janet Dwight faces heartbreak after a party confrontation with Lance and Cynthia as Barney McKnight pursues a risky new story that could shake city politics. Janet learns honesty may trump dignity and plans to confront the fallout with Aunt Mary and Barney.
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Janet Dwight
Lance Barstow
Lance
Cynthia Cantrell
Mary Cantrell
Barney McKnight
Barney
Janet
Mary
Cynthia
Jan
Townsend Plan critics and religious notices stir readers
Public forum letters debate the Townsend Plan with humor and suspicion, questioning retirement safety nets and criticizing false ministers. Included are religious reflections by H T Dewes arguing true ministry requires inner spiritual guidance over formal degrees.
Pension rolls and boxing Q&A from a 1938 service circular
The document answers questions on state old age pension averages of 19.21 dollars and 1 737 781 recipients as of October 1938, and provides a historical note on the term Juba plus a boxing memory of Luther McCarty versus Arthur Pelkey in Calgary 1913 with McCarty’s death. It also invites readers to request a circular listing world heavyweight champions and identifies songs and performers from the musical Honolulu.
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U. S
Luther McCarty
America
Arthur Pelkey
Calgary
Canada
McCarty
Pelkey
Our
Service Bureau
Thirteenth Street
Washington, D. C
John L. Sullivan
Joe Louis
Honolulu
Eleanor Powell
Betty Jaynes
Douglas McPhail
Gracie Allen
Messenger Service Bureau Advice Note
A public notice instructs readers to address factual questions to the Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington D C and to enclose a three cent stamp for a reply. It notes that legal and medical advice cannot be given nor is extended research undertaken.
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Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Beers Addresses Pre-School Mothers on Sex Education
Gallipolis notes show Dr. David L. Beers as guest speaker at the Pre-School Mothers' Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Charles Swanson. He spoke on Sex Education and a salad course followed for members and guests including Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Knight. Thursday Club met at Mrs. Lola Neal's with Mrs. Howard Neal reviewing Rene Belbenoit's Dry Guillotine before dinner.
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Gallipolis
David L. Beers
Mothers’ Club
Charles Swanson
H. B. Thomas
Dr. Beers
E. Caldwell
Jack Knight
Wilford Evans
John Blazer
Junior Simmons
Carroll Swanson
Lola C. Neal
Howard Neal
Rene
Needleworkers Entertained By Mrs Haskins With Guests
The Needleworkers and two guests Mrs Kenneth Leighton and Mrs Clarence Booth were entertained by Mrs J P Haskins on Thursday evening. The group enjoyed diversions and a lunch was served at the close.
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Kenneth Leighton
Clarence Booth
J. P. Haskins
Rock party hosted by Mr and Mrs Safford
Mr and Mrs Harold Safford entertained several friends at a rock party on Friday evening with three tables in use for games. Afterwards lunch was served to guests including Mr and Mrs Raymond Jones Mr and Mrs Herbert Cardwell Mr and Mrs Craig Slagle Mr and Mrs Stanley Evans and Mr and Mrs Uri Lloyd.
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Harold Safford
Raymond Jones
Herbert Cardwell
Craig Slagle
Stanley Evans
Uri Lloyd
Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class Hosts Evening
Members of the Ladies Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church gathered Friday evening as guests of Mrs. Virgil Martin with Mrs. Margaret Lawson assisting. Devotionals were given by Mrs. Don nally and a paper by Miss Delia O Connor read by Dr. Ella Lupton. Two new members were welcomed, Mrs. Davis and Miss Philbrick. A salad course followed the program.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Virgil Martin
Transfers relocate families to Colum bus and city homes
Mr and Mrs Harry and family move to Colum bus and the Walker property below town will be occupied by Mr and Mrs B C Zuhars and family who own the Gallipolis Store Foundry. They live on the Upper River Road. Mr and Mrs Claude Clark and June Zuhars will move to housekeeping in the Dr and Mrs G A Mack home.
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Harry
Columbus
Walker
Town
B. C. Zuhars
Gallipolis
Upper River Road
Claude Clark
June Zuhars
G. A. Mack
Local party attends Pulitzer play Our Town in Columbus
A group including Miss Elizabeth Shough Miss Sarah Williams Miss Alma McCormick Miss Doris Covey Miss Anne Bradbury Mrs. J. E. Gills Mrs. Katherine Kircher and Mrs. Ira Swisher went to Columbus Wednesday evening to see the Pulitzer prize play Our Town. It reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Earl West near Gallipolis on January 18.
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Columbus
Our Town
Elizabeth Shough
Sarah Williams
Alma McCormick
Doris Covey
Anne Bradbury
J. E. Gills
Katherine Kircher
Ira Swisher
Earl West
Gallipolis
Elks Dinner Draws Out-of-Town Guests
Out-of-town members and guests attended the Elks dinner dance Wednesday night. Named attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Glenn Nelson ville Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnston Huntington Col. and Mrs. Tom Popp near Charleston Carl Neff and Mrs. Ruth Peters Columbus Mr. and Mrs. Barbee Rothgeb Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Ingraham Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Burdette Pt. Pleasant and William Stansbury and party Middleport.
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Elks
Wallace Glenn
Nelsonville
Fred Johnston
Huntington
Tom Popp
Near
Charleston
Carl Neff
Ruth Peters
Columbus
Barbee Rothgeb
F. W. Ingraham
Wallace Burdette
Pt. Pleasant
William Stansbury
Middleport
Social Stitchers Bid Farewell To Wetherholt Family
Social Stitchers honored member Mrs Mary Wetherholt and her daughters Eleanor and Beulah at a Thursday farewell party as they prepare to relocate to Marietta. A fine gift was presented and dainty refreshments served.
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Mary Wetherholt
Eleanor
Beulah
Marietta
Philomathean Club Meets With Sweden Talk
Miss Mabel Thomas led the program at the Philomathean Club gathering Thursday evening hosted by Mrs. W P Beall. Guest speaker Mrs. Neil P Beall of Cleveland attended the meeting and spoke about Sweden.
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Mabel Thomas
Philomathean Club
W. P. Beall
Sweden
Neil P. Beall
Cleveland
Davis Mills announce birth of first son in Chickamauga
Mr and Mrs Paul Davis announce the birth of a son their first child born on Tuesday in the Chickamauga neighborhood.
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Paul Davis
Margaret Mills
Chickamauga
Myers announce engagement of Geraldine to John M Webster
Mr and Mrs Fred Myers of Rio Grande announce the engagement of their daughter Geraldine to John Marvin Webster of Raleigh North Carolina son of Dr and Mrs J S Webster of the Lower River Road The couple plans an approaching marriage with details to follow in a future notice.
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Fred Myers
Rio Grande
Geraldine
John Marvin Webster
Raleigh, N. C
J. S. Webster
Lower River Road
Pembroke Club Hosts Byers at Bean Apartments on State St
Mrs. Carl C. Byers welcomed Pembroke Club members to her Bean Apartments home on State Street Tuesday evening. Mrs. Paul Mossman praised Margaret Armstrong's Fannie Kemble and a dessert course followed the program.
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Bean Apartments
Henking
State St
Carl C. Byers
Pembroke Club
Paul Mossman
Fannie Kemble
Margaret Armstrong
Farewell party honors Eleanor Wetherholt before move
Eleanor Wetherholt and her mother Mary prepare to move to Marietta as friends from the freshman class honor them with a farewell party in the high school auditorium. Leatha Wilson and Edith Smith host. chaperones include C. D. Luttrell Doris Covey Mrs G B Gillingham and Lawrence Smeltzer. Refreshments follow dancing and games.
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Eleanor Wetherholt
Mary Wetherholt
Marietta
Leatha Wilson
Edith Smith
C. D. Luttrell
Doris Covey
G. B. Gillingham
Lawrence Smeltzer
Holzer Hospital
Harry C
Alpha Hoffman
Youngstown
Gallia County
Nellie Davis
Cheshire
Jean Campbell
Relair
False Prophets and Unspotted Religion Reflections
A reader disputes modern church life, urging true Christianity and citing James 1 27. He recalls childhood in Salem Chapel and laments social events in churches, fearing venues like dances and beer parlors harm the sacred temple.
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the Messenger
G. L. Humphrey
Lee Jenkins
St. James
Salem Chapel
Luhrig
Athens-Waterloo
God's Holy Temple
Calling Names I
A Forum article denounces slander against a Democrat and criticizes voters who follow party labels over individual principles. It lists prominent Democrats like Carter Glass Holt Clark Tydings and Smith and attacks policies borrowing money and large military forces while urging voters to judge by results and principle.
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Forum
Weill
America
Carter Glass
Rush Holt
W. Va
Champ Clark
Missouri
Millard E. Tydings
Maryland
George
Cotton Ed Smith
Ohio
James F. Ford
Chillicothe
Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet
Dr Morris Fishbein notes TB deaths are declining due to recognition, sanitarium care, isolation, and milk safety. He compares TB waves to other diseases and discusses nutrition, poverty, and occupation factors in TB risk, with a final line about air travel statistics from 1938.
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Morris Fishbein
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