Obituary and Notices From the Athens Post
National notices announce Jonn W. Cullen Senne of Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland advertising later correspondent at home and foreign offices. Card of thanks and obituary items appear with notices entered at Athens Post Office as second class matter under the act of 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn W
Cullen Senne
Chicago
York
Detroit
Cierelan Advertising
Anssayer
Enarge
Athens
Hull program stirs Western Republican debate in 1930s
In Kansas City, Raymond Clapper reports a Republican split over Secretary Hull's reciprocal trade program. Western cattlemen like Rep. Harry Coffee oppose it, while others weigh Senate ratification tactics to block agreements. The piece notes midwestern caution and ties to broader economic interdependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cattle Country
Republican
Harry Coffee
Nebraska
Representative Coffee
American National Live Stock Association
Denver
House
Senate
Subscription Rates By Carrier in Regions and Plans
Subscription rates by carrier and mail in Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton and surrounding districts show one year four dollars fifty cents six months five dollars ten weeks one dollar and extra postage in other zones on application.
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Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Genesties
iSc
Communists Lose Ground on Finland Finland Debate
The piece argues against Soviet propaganda about Finland, noting strong Finns growth in the League of Nations statistics from 1931 to 1939 and higher factory employment. It asserts American press freedom and dismisses Kremlin backed narratives. It warns Stalin cannot claim benevolence toward prosperous Finns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Soviet
Russia
Joe Stalin
United States
Stalin
League of Nations
Kremlin
Proposed youth hostels to highlight Southeastern Ohio scenery
The article argues for establishing youth hostels in Hocking and Ross Counties to promote the region’s natural beauty. It notes current hostel networks in the eastern mountains and suggests extending cheap lodging along hiking trails to attract travelers while supporting non profit lodging and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hocking
Ross
Union
Hocking Cave
Ohio River
Be Nice to the Census Taker
Census takers will question households and businesses under penalty fines. Refusal or false information can lead to fines up to 10 000 dollars or jail. The government aims to collect information and most people cooperate.
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Sam
Finns Consider Grummage Sale to Liquidate Captured Weapons
Finnish forces report capturing large quantities of Russian equipment and may hold a liquidation sale to dispose of surplus gear. The move reflects ongoing battlefield gains and the need to reorganize materiel for future operations.
Hull program and demagoguery in midwest politics
The text argues that demagogic appeals inflame prejudice against foreign goods and immigrants, citing 1936 GOP fears over Polish imports and a Cleveland women's club endorsement of Hull’s program. It notes Midwestern politicians lag behind more informed voters who see these issues as misleading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Poland
Chicago
America
Middle West
East
Cleveland Women’s Club
Washington scene shows conciliator role in labor disputes
Bruce Catton notes rising support for more use of the U S Conciliation Service as labor tensions ease. The agency prevented about 600 threats affecting 440 000 workers in two years and focuses more on preventing disputes than settling strikes. Costs were under 400 000 dollars versus 2 800 000 for the Labor Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Smith Committee
Labor Department
U. S. Conciliation Service
Conciliation Service
Labor Board
John Steelman
Steelman
Four Columbus Crew Seek U S Stay Amid Sea Scuttling Rumor
Four crew members of the German liner Columbus seek asylum in the United States amid uncertainty about how widespread the practice of scuttling Germany’s ships has become.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
United States
Germany
Questions and Answers in The Messenger Bureau
A reader asks about the UK and France gold reserves versus Germany, hibernation of fish, Apache Kid fate, surname endings, radio parts, hen egg production, and aluminum weight. The answers give figures for 1939, methods of fish hibernation, the Apache Kid legend, etymology of law endings, radio component counts, annual egg yield, and aluminum density.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Arizona
New Mexico
Sierra Madre
Mexico
Breslow
Creglow
Snowy streets coat Nelsonville as city endures heavy snowfall
Miss Francys Cochran travels to New York on business while Ohio University Museum receives two Civil War relics from John G. Albright, a 1916 graduate and Case School of Applied Science faculty member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francys Cochran
New York
Ohio University Museum
John G. Albright
Case School of Applied Science
Athens notes and sports brief from Ohio area
Mrs. F. W. Bush had a second operation to fix a fractured ankle from a fall in October. Ohio University players Davis King Ewing Stockdale Van Sickle and Newman defeated Heidelberg and Tiffin on a northern Ohio trip. Athens Boy Scout Troop Two faced McArthur scouts with Jones Murphy Hughes Dupler and Roberts. The Grass Widow played at the Athens Opera House. Frank C. Stedman a Athens wholesale grocer died at Grant Hospital Columbus. Stedman worked with W. H. Brown then ran his own business for 20 years in the Preston Building. A new West Athens building was erected in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Davis
King
Ewing
Stockdale
van Sickle
Newman
Heidelberg
Tiffin
Ohio
Athens
McArthur
Jones
Murphy
Hughes
Dupler
Roberts
Frank C. Stedman
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Stedman
W. H. Brown
Preston Building
West Athens
Mother's Prayer Amid War's Grim Fields
Poem by Margaret Moore from Bidwell Ohio describes a wounded soldier, a crying baby, and a bullet riddled corpse on desolate plains. It laments greed and ambition, with a mother's prayer contrasting the violence and silence that follows. The verse condemns mankind's birth under divine shame.
Letart Falls Social and Personal Brief
Mr Charles Horner returned after a month with relatives in East Liverpool and Akron accompanied by his son in law Dean Shannon and son Junior of Akron. The visit included time with Elza Birch. Mrs Waldo Keisling spent Sunday at Gallipolis with Cashel Canady who recently left hospital. Mrs E W Balser learned of Ezra Barnhart's death January 3 in Shadyside. Orion Roush and wife returned home after visiting aunt Dora Roush in New Haven last week. Walter McDade and family of Troy Ohio visited relatives here early in the week. John Graham returned to Pittsburgh after a few days with his parents. Mrs Jerry Hill hosted a birthday gathering for son James Ray, age seven. S S Class led by Mrs Dora Grimm met at Mrs Sheets Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Falls
Charles Horner
East Liverpool
Akron
Dean Shannon
Junior
Elza Birch
Waldo Keisling
Gallipolis
Cashel Canady
E. W. Balser
Ezra Barnhart
Shadyside
Ohio
Orion Roush
Dora Roush
New Haven
Walter McDade
Troy
John Graham
Pittsburgh
Jerry Graham
Jerry Hill
James Ray
S. S
Dora Grimm
Sheets
Shifting Views on Tonsil Treatment and X ray Use
A medical overview notes gradual changes in tonsil care over 25 years. It contrasts early removal with conservative handling, discusses X ray therapy outcomes and risks, and notes surgery remains the definitive method when infection or complications arise.
Revival meeting closes at M. E. Church Bidwell
Social notes recap events in Bidwell with details on revival closing at the M E Church. Gallia County Women’s Chorus gathering, Ladies Aid meeting in Evergreen, and a lunch after a social and business session list numerous attendees. Semester tests finish, new symphonet class forming under Richard Southwick as preparations for future school orchestras begin.
Oak Grove Social and Brief Personal
Ervin Nanna moved to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis last Monday for treatment. Mrs. Myra Graft is seriously ill at her Nelsonville home. Hod Smith homebound with a three week old ankle injury. Erma and Bernice Cagg transferred from Nelsonville NYA to Athens. Norma Hartman of Athens spent the weekend with her parents. Mrs. Elizabeth Malone of Connett improving. Harold Nanna and J E Cagg visited Monday. Mothers' Club postponed meetings until weather moderates. Mrs William Hartman ill for several years slowly improving.
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Oak Grove
Ervin Nanna
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Nanna
Myra Graft
Nelsonville
Hod Smith
Erma
Bernice Cagg
NYA
Athens
Norma Hartman
Charles Hartman
Elizabeth Malone
Connett
Harold Nanna
J. E. Cagg
The Captain's Daughter Opens In Fashion Milieu
Marie La Porte stars in a high society scene at Varnet's as Dan Donovan, heir to wealth, courts her amid Lynda Martin's pink parlor world. The Arranged party, overpowering money, and class tensions set a foreshadowing of conflict. Marie's gown choice heightens Dan's allure and Lynda's jealousy.
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Marie LA Porte
Dan Donovan
Marie
Tommy Ryan
Lynda Martin
Dan
Baptiste LA Porte
Dorrit
Society
Lynda
Miss Martin
Daniel Donovan
Varnet
Colony
Varnet’s
Public Forum Letter Explores Bible Translations and Faith
John L Southard of Jacksonville argues in a Public Forum letter that despite 13 Bible translations and 200 religions there are two gods, the God of Life and the god of death, urging alignment with the Savior Jesus Christ for eternal life. He signs and dates the contribution for republication.
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the Messenger
Hysell
Chas
Alexander
Jesus Christ
John L. Southard
Jacksonville
Mink Catch Confirms Big Five Pound Seven Ounce Fish
Anthony Murray of Bidwell Ohio reports on January 12 1940 while trap hunting on Rac coon Creek near Bidwell a mink pulled a fish from the bank and weighed about five pounds seven ounces. The witness notes the animal carried the fish without a 1940 fishing license and plans to alert game warden Merle McCormick.
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the Messenger
Mr. Scott
Raccoon Creek
Bidwell
Merle McCormick
Anthony Murray
Ohio
Bartlett Masons Hold Special Meeting for Degrees
Bartlett Masons met Monday night January 22 to confer degrees. Officers Association led the program with refreshments. About eighty Masons attended. Ladies Aid met at the parsonage Thursday. due to weather only a few members were present. Delbert Bennett and Eugene Craig will be assigned from Nelsonville to CCC camps next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Bartlet Masons
Officers Association
Ladies Aid Society
Delbert Bennett
Eugene Craig
Nelsonville
CCC
James Shaner
Chester Fleming
Clarence Fleming
Pattens Mills
W. D. Hollingsworth
Nathan Burgess
C. E. Endicott
Plantsville
Marietta
Raymond Ripley
Massie
Waterloo
Lawrence County
Herman Cummings
Chloe Harris
Sarah Goddard
Virginia Place
Carlos Graham
Curt Hollingsworth
Couple Weds In Portland
The marriage of Miss Elverda Adaline Price and Grover Cleveland Pinson took place Jan. 7 at the Rev. Walter M. Given home on Quarrier Street. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Owen F. Dodd with guests Mrs. A. A. Price and Marjorie Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Elverda Adaline Price
Vera Price
Goshorn ‘St
Joseph Price
Marmet
Ito
Grover Cleveland Pinson
Boone Davosow
Warfield
Walter ‘M. Given
Quarrier St
Owen F. Dodd
A. A. Price
Marjorie
Miss Price
Racine High School
Owens-Illinois Glass Co. i
Pinson
Warfield High School
Orange Crush
Pepsi-Cola Company
Goshorn St
North Charleston
Cora Blosser
Parkersburg
George Adams
Charleston
Ora Blosser
Ripley
Ripley Hospital
Charles Newman
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Taft
Landon
Kansas
Knox
Australia
Springfield
Bruce Catton
Hitler
Mars
Orson Welles
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Messenger
13Th Street
Washington, D. C
Messenger Bureau
Nelson Hill
Mill St
F. W. Bush
Athens Opera House
Poet's Corner
Margaret Moore Bidwell
Letart
DR. Morris Fishbein
M. E
Ethyl Walter
Dorcas Adams
L. D. Freshcorn
Susan Rake
Richard Southwick
Ater
Walter Wood
D. G. Ward
J. L. Stephenson
Campbell
J. L. Coleman
By Galbraith
NEA Service, Inc
Helen Worden
Tommy
Bat
NEA Service. Inc
5Th Avenue
Delavigne
Martin
Marie Antoinette
Versailles
James Martin
Harvard
Mike
Donovan
Katie
South Carolina
William Martin
Mrs. Martin
the Public Forum
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