Local Press Rates and Distribution Details
The notice outlines wire service usage and republication rights for Associated Press dispatches. It lists office locations in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland and foreign offices. It notes mailing and carrier subscription rates for Athens and surrounding counties including price tiers and zones.
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Associated Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Growth of class consciousness in American life
A critique notes rising class awareness as a decisive factor in the last national election and warns that war preparation and unemployment concerns obscure this trend. It cites New York City’s 600 welfare workers funded by state and national sources shaping goals, while urging leaders to address the mounting social and economic rifts.
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New York City
Ohio Farm Weeks Push Global Awareness for Farmers
Ohio city programs educate thousands of farmers on world conditions and economic warfare. Experts urge careful preparation as European plots aim to reshape markets, with Nazi strategy linked to global competition.
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Ohio
Americas
Not Fair Weather Now Causes Skidding Warning
Weather and road conditions show skidding incidents on highways reflecting drivers ill prepared for winter hazards. Motorists lack proper equipment and advanced practice, while seasoned drivers expect trouble on wet or snowed surfaces and act with caution.
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State Highway Department
Vienna Fashion Center Fate Debated Over Paris Dominance
A viewpoint argues that Vienna could replace Paris as the world's fashion hub, while noting Paris built its prestige over decades. The piece critiques decree as insufficient and cites German authorities and the Commerce Department, contrasting Vienna’s emerging influence with New York already advancing.
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Vienna
Paris
Commerce Department
Western Hemisphere
New York
British Shipping Policy Draws Criticism In Washington
Raymond Clapper notes frustration in Washington as Britain seeks to use idle foreign ships in U S ports. He cites 120 idle vessels, Danish and Dutch ships operating under protection, and potential sales of Italian ships to aid Italy. He believes London bears responsibility for policy causing idle tonnage.
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Washington
Briish
United States
London
Lord Halifax
Great Britain
High Seas
Pacific
Italy
Washington and London battle over neutral ships role and oil
Washington sees cordial ties with the U S embassy despite London’s shipping policy. London’s focus on preserving trade routes hinders rapid lend lease progress. About 600000 tons of idle tonnage exists but red tape blocks use, with hopeful signs from French ship releases.
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Washington
London
Africa
Persia
Atlantic
Venezuela
Stimson Quietly Leads War Office Work in Washington
Bruce Catton portrays Henry L. Stimson as a tireless, influential figure in Washington. Since becoming secretary of war last June he has outranked many cabinet peers within the Office of Production Management. His daily routine spans 6:30 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. with briefings from staff, defense commissioners, and Chief of Staff George C. Marshall.
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Washington
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
Office of Production Management
Woodley
War Department
Statistics Branch
General Staff
Defense
House
Senate
George C. Marshall
Intelligence Division
Editorial Inference on Press Role From Experts
Columbia psychologist Dr. Thorndyke questions the profit focus of today’s newspapers calling it a slander to the public. Chicago University president Dr. Hutchins condemns totalitarian regimes as theoretically wrong and practically evil against human rights.
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United States
FE. L. Thorndyke
Columbia University
Robert M. Hutchins
University of Chicago
Courtesy in Trials of Love and Courtesy Its Absence
A reflective remark on courtesy as a form of love and the failure or pretense of courtesy when love is absent, noting how genuine regard stands apart from counterfeit politeness.
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George Jackage
Miner wages and war concerns raise calls for adjustment
A letter to The Athens Messenger argues over wage levels and living costs as miners, farmers, and WPA workers face low pay. The writer cites long mine travels, high work output, and widespread inequality, warning that without readjustment a future war and social strain loom. Jacksonville, Jan 20. JOHN L. SOUTHARD.
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the Messenger
Tipple
W.P.A
Japan
Germany
Italy
John L. Southard
Jacksonville
Jan
Letart Falls Social Notes Highlights Feb Events and Visits
Rev Thayer to preach Sunday evening February 2 at Letart. Epworth League to meet at Apple Grove. Community Hall refreshments. Woman's Society of Christian Service to meet with Miss Betty Amos. Local deaths and funeral attendance noted. Military enlistments to Kelley Field and Camp Zaleski. Local visits from Columbus and Jackson.
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Letart Falls
Thayer
Epworth League of
Apple Grove
Letart
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Betty Amos
Bert Grimm
St. Joseph's Hospital
PTA
Crawford
Bart Miller
Sue Ann Cooper
Greenfield
Opal
Lewis Miller
Alien Hayman
Ruth Keisling
Dan Humphrey
Columbus
Letha Grimm
Dally Ann Higginbotham
Jackson
Dr Henry Crawford youngest Cleveland physician at 27
Dr Henry Crawford of Cleveland, son of Mrs Flossie Crawford of Nelsonville, is noted as the hospital system's youngest physician at age 27. Announcement also notes birth of a son to Mr and Mrs J E Algeo of Athens and Alpha Gamma Delta moving to 39 N College St after formerly occupying 1 Park Place. Rev Reed J Downs begins as pastor at First Christian Church with his first sermon. Violin pupils including Stephen Fuller and others performed in a recital with accompanists Alice Bardin and Harley Bobo.
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Henry Crawford
Cleveland
Flossie Crawford
Nelsonville
Crawford
New Lakeside Hospital
Alpha Gamma Delta
C. O. Moore
N. College St
Park Place
Reed J. Downs
First Christian Church
Nellie McGowan
Stephen Fuller
Dolores Whaley
Wilson Bobo
Emma Strahl
Vernon Trout
Ruth Hartley
Clarys
Helen Sutton
Alice Bardin
Harley Bobo
Nelsonville Chamber leaders and local committees listed
Committee heads for the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce include Walter Mechem W L Hudson William Mills C H Bartlett H H Mer J L Pritchard A G Cotton J C Baird Dr Rhodes J L Jack Ed Dean M P Ohlinger George E Johnson Julius Fischer Joe B Davis J L Mur phey. Athens County Sheriff Herb Parker and night officer J M Cady noted. A church youth class membership contest and a group meeting to discuss a Athens League of Women Voters are mentioned. John Hancock High School presented Love Pirates of Hawaii.
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Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce
Walter Mechem
W. L. Hudson
William Mills
C. H. Bartlett
H. H. Mer
J. L Pritchard
A. G. Cotton
J. C. Baird
Dr. Rhodes
J. L. Jack
Ed Dean
M. P. Ohlinger
George E. Johnson
Julius Fischer
Joe B. Davis
J. L. Mursphy
Langsville Social Briefs Recap of Local Visits and Illness
Alice Grapes visited relatives in Syracuse Middleport and Cheshire. Marvin and Theron Morris are ill with influenza. Clair Nelson returned to work in Fostoria. Entsmingers back from Charleston West Virginia after visiting Maynard Davis and daughter. Bernice Ledie student nurse spent weekend with Ledne parents. Ladies Aid Society met at Elbert Wilcox home.
Today Belongs to the Master Poet's Verse by Messenger Reader
Poem expresses devotion with lines about serving the master, lighting a candle in dark corners, comforting children and prisoners, and ready obedience. Attributed to LEDA SAMS.
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Leda Sams
Conscripts Wife Betsy Wallace Delivers Jealous Strains
Suzanne’s outburst haunts Martha as Bill’s jealousy about Paul deepens. Martha resumes weekly hospital visits with Bill while fearing the effect of her resignation from Air Transport. Aggie Moore notes wives can complicate army life, and Martha confronts doubt about trust, amid plans for the future.
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Suzanne
Martha
Bill
Paul
Bill Blieves
Martha Marshall
Air Transport
Eugene
Paul Elliott
Helen
Butch
Gene
Livi
Bayville
Shhotofield
Hawaii
Bort Dewind
Aggie Moore
NCO
Aggie
Moore
Helen's
Kanauga Sunday School Class Meeting Reports Plans
Kanauga Monthly Sunday School Class No. 2 met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Peter Stace home with Mrs. Alice Perry assisting. After devotionals and business, members read and discussed fund raising for church needs. Eight members attended and lunch was served. Next meeting is Feb 18 at Mrs. W. E. McDade.
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Kanauga
Emma Comstock
Peter Stace
Alice Perry
W. E. McDade
William Eskew
Washin
D. C
John Vickers
Reliance
Gallipolis
Ohio
Monongahela
Acme
Pt. Pleasant
Ernest Thorne
Diana
Thurman
Michael Jacobs
Rio Grande
Julius Fleischman
Paul Ables
Lancaster Logan A District Selective Service Meeting Called
A district meeting of Selective Service boards and office personnel in Lancaster Logan A has been called for 7:30 Monday evening at the Lancaster Armory.
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Logan
Lancaster
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Ohio Farmers Awakening
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Congress
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
Athens Messenger
The
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Eas Eee
J. E. Algeo
Herb Parker
Athens County
J. M. Cady
Loyal Young Men's
Esther
Christian Church
Anna K. Price
State League of Women Voters
Athens League
John Hancock High School
Langsville Social Briefs
Poet's Corner
Messenger
By Galbraith
Betty Wallace
NEA
Kananga
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