Classifieds and subscription rates from The Athens Messenger
Page four lists publication details and staff affiliations for The Athens Messenger along with subscription prices for mail in various counties. It notes rate brackets such as one year four dollars fifty cents and six months two fifty, with short terms for per week and ten weeks.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Crc
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Cerrier
Atone
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washin
Gold and silver hoard debate harms to US economy
German leaders question the gold standard as Europe shifts to the mark backed by force. With most gold buried and silver stockpiled in the United States, experts warn that if gold and silver lose money's role, nations must find new exchange systems. The piece weighs risks of currency upheaval and calls for action before metal loses value.
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United States
Europe
Hitler
Visiting Canada welcomes American travelers this summer
Canada keeps its doors open to Americans despite U S passport rules for Canadians. Tourists are urged to visit for dollars to support both nations, with travel restrictions unchanged and no reciprocal limits in place. The piece suggests wartime rumors about travel hurdles are unfounded and fifth columnist claims may aim to deter travel.
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United States
Canada
One Man's Censorship and Public Expectation
The piece argues censorship is rejected in principle yet widely supported in practice. It notes readers want bans on political candidates comedians and commentators, while the FCC claims no censorship power. It suggests many oppose censorship but quietly favor bans on disliked content.
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Federal Communications Commission
Commission
National Income Rising as Arms Drive Boosts 1940 Output
The 1939 national income was nearly 70 billion dollars, still below 1929’s peak. Physical production may match 1929, but unemployment remains. An armament upsurge will raise production in 1940 and years ahead, while domestic consumption and exports shape long term well being.
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Commerce Department
Woman candidate for President prompts questions on travel and youth support
A wartime era style quip questions who would travel the U S and back youth movements if a woman candidate were elected. The note contrasts statistics on singing voices with political ambition and leadership duties.
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U. S
Roosevelts Dilemma Over Hull and Farley for 1940 Ticket
In Chicago observers report difficulty in shaping the Democratic convention lineup. Roosevelt favors Secretary Hull as vice president but Hull resists, citing division within the State Department and fear of being pushed upstairs. Meanwhile Jim Farley is sought as national chairman though he has signaled retirement.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Hull
Willkie
Welles
Berle
South America
Jim Farley
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Farley
Far
Unemployed in Athens County plan Washington trip
The Messenger editor notes unemployed residents intend to send three men to Washington D C for three days in late July to assist WPA workers and Direct Relief clients. A county meeting will be called soon, signed by John L Southard from Jacksonville on July 7.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Washington, D. C
W.P.A
John L. Southard
Jacksonville
Wilkesville Social Roundup Hearse and Happenings
Wilkesville notes record visits funerals and family news. The community reports blood poisoning illness of a Columbus boy returning with Arthur Parsons and the Rhodes family. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lou White in Albany, and Mrs. John Levis died at home with burial in Vinton Cemetery. A Presbyterian church homecoming and a flower show by the Wilkesville Garden Club are planned.
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Wilkesville
Rosa Watson
Columbus
J. N. Rhodes
Arthur Parsons
Rhodes
Clarence McCumber
Salem Center Cemetery
Lou White
L. C. Calvin
Albany
John Levis
Fred Strong
Vinton Cemetery
Dorothy Davis
Earl Cobb, Jr
Charleston
W. Va
Francis Cobb
Joe Neighborgall
Cobb
James Pendleton
Hamden
Presbyterian Church
Charles Nunemaker
Frank Nunemaker
May Kaltenbach
the Edmundson’s
Winton
Warner
Alva DeVault
Bonnie
Lake Hope
Raymond Jones
Wilmington
Harry Thompson
Mr. Jones
Henry Kruskamp
Veterans’ Hospital
Dayton
Roosevelt renomination expected with open convention
It is widely assumed Roosevelt will be renominated and accept. Administrations friends oppose acclamation and insist on a regular convention process allowing other candidates a chance, with no forced exclusion and no predesignated nominator.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Bruce Catton surveys tensions in labor and politics as John L. Lewis loses ground to Roosevelt allies at Chicago Democratic convention. He notes C I O leaders joining a new coalition with the A F L C IO and railroad unions to back the defense program while sidelining Communist influence concerns.
Mexico Bans Inebriate Marriages
A law in Mexico prohibits drunken individuals from marrying. The author notes the humor in waking to find someone who was seen with them last night has become their spouse.
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Mexico
France's Maginot Line and defense spending debate
A defense editor from The Messenger argues France erred by not extending the Maginot Line to the sea, claiming a $500 million loss and urging higher spending. The piece asserts Germany's aggressions and warns that future invasions could come through any entrance, citing biblical allusions and a Jacksonville note from July 7.
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the Messenger
France
Belgium
Germany
Christ
John L. Southard
Jacksonville
Reedsville Clubs Gather For Weekend Visits
Local residents from Reedsville and nearby towns hosted and visited family and friends over the weekend. A list of guests includes Brueggers from Massillon Canton Chesterhill and Chester, with several Aunt Lucy Kibble and Martha Pul lins among attendees. 4-H Club members and Garden Club happenings are noted with meetings and roll calls.
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Reedsville
John Bruegger
Massillon
Herman’ Bruegger
Russell Bruegger
Canton
G. Bruegger
L. L. Swain
Charles McElroy
Martha Pullins
Chester
Essie Congreve
Harold Lease
Robert
Robert, Mr. Vernon
Morris Montgomery
Bellaire
M. E. Montgomery
Charles Kincaid
Chesterhill
Hazel Shumway
Irene Randolph
Calvin
Buckeye Lake
John Hayes
Earl Holdren
Betty
Carl Robinson
W. R. Woodburn
Newbury
C. E. Humphrey
Robert Hunter
Burbank
Calif
A. L. Clary
Crown City
Josephine Pickens
Marion Hetzer
Akron
Lucy Burden
State Park
Portland
Fay
Frances Miller
Phyllis Buckley
Jane Kibble
Earlene Humphrey
Betty Barnhart
Margaret
Beatrice Boring
Betty Gurgy
Dorothy Edwards
Grace
Maxine
Gladys
Naomi
Wand
Gertrude Stalnaker
Doris Barnett
Martha Jean
Myra June
Mary Lou
Virginia Lee Sisson
Mary Helen
Florence
Martha
Betty Buckley
Betty Larkins
Ruth Anne Williams
Helen Sprague
Ruth Coleman
Mary Alice Hetzer
C. V. Buckley
Freda Davis
Fay Pickens
Lucy Kibble
Garden Club
Harry Pickens
Long Bottom Garden Club
Cora Coates
Oak Grove Social And Brief Personal
The Bible School hosted a Wednesday picnic at the Cagg farm and a Friday Oak Grove Church program closed three weeks of Bible study sewing for girls and wood craft for boys. Willing Workers 4-H met at advisor Mrs. Elizabeth Cagg's home then played games and made candy.
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Oak Grove
Cagg
Willing Workers
Elizabeth Cagg
B. J. Hall
Henry
Raymond Brunston
Rose Hancock
Columbus
Grace Mattox
Willey Dobbs
Mont Nanna
Margaret Fleck
Pittsburgh
Tom Withers
Jean
Sandra
Tom
Ashland
Ervin Nanna
Debutante Anne Norris learns to fly under glare of Tony Scott
At Midland University Anne Norris begins flight training with Georgette Parker as distractions mount. Her guardian Uncle Arnold and rival Tony Scott loom large, while pilots Dick Douglas and Bob Davis discuss the program. A speeding roadster threatens disaster as Anne ignores the lesson.
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Anne Norris
Tony
Georgette Parker
Anne
Arnold
Georgette
Norris
Tony Scott
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Dick Douglas
Bob
Bob Davis
Arnold Dwight
Dwight Aircraft
Randolph Field
CAA
Midland University
Davis
Douglas
Midland
Lend a Hand Circle meets in Harrisonville village
Harrisonville residents report a Lend a Hand Circle gathering at Mrs. Emma Dye’s home with 45 members and guests. Music by girls from a children's home accompanied by Mrs. Aaron Jones and Mrs. Margaret Douglas. Various members hosted refreshments and devotions led by Mrs. Harriet Syple.
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Harrisonville
Emma Dye
Aaron Jones
Margaret Douglas
Harriet Syple
Mary Paynter
David White
Fredric Hunsicker
Akron
W. A. Turner
Frank Halliday
Ray
Point Rock
William Combs
Herb
Adda Bradfield
Harold Ball
Charles
Mae Ball
Dwight Syple
Coell Alkire
Columbus
Harold Pickering
W. A. Dye
Thornt Wolf
Great Bend
Downington Briefs Highlight Local Social Gatherings
Friends and relatives gathered at the Bradbury Gibson home for her sixty eighth birthday with songs and refreshments. Various visits and picnics noted include Eileen Foley with Martha Douglas, Lorene Townsend and Garnet Mace at Hope Dam, Thad Hanning visiting Jerseyville, and Ed Queen's son Francis Queen staying with parents in Wales Mill. The Pearl Chapel home coming is set for the last Sunday in July and Rev Black of Albany will lead services at Pearl Chapel next Sunday evening.
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Downington
Bradbury Gibson
Eileen Foley
Martha Douglas
Franklin Townsend
Lorene Townsend
Garnet Mace
Wales Mill
Hope Dam
Thad Hanning
Jerseyville
Hart Hanning
Francis Queen
Ed Queen
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Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
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C. SO
Philip Murray
Thomas J. Kennedy
United Mine Workers
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J. Thomas
United Automobile Workers
Michigan
Lewis
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Sidney Hillman
National Defense Committee
Hillman
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C. L O
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C. I. QO
Emil Rieve
Textile Workers
Sherman Dalrymple
Rubber Workers
R. J. Thomas
Auto Workers
van Bittner
Chester S. Golden
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Mary Kinnavey Moore
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