The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger and its publishing schedule are outlined with editor and publisher names, association memberships, and subscription prices. Carrier 15 cents weekly. mail rates Sun Athens and surrounding counties: one year 4.50, six months 2.00, ten weeks 1.00. National reps listed in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland.
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Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Mergen
Vinton
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Nies
St Lawrence project eyed as threat to coal and jobs
The article argues against building hydro power locks on the St Lawrence River, warning it would devastate coal markets and throw miners out of work. It contends Congress should avoid subsidizing more public electric power and favor coal burning plants for rapid, cheap power, warning railroads and private utilities would suffer.
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St. Lawrence River Waterway
Congress
TVA
St. Lawrence
Sa.wrence
No Contribution to Defense Breathes Public Patience
The House Military Affairs Committee released a bipartisan majority report on defense production amid wartime strain. It found the cited company cooperated fully, expanded with its own funds, lowered prices, and tripled output, while blaming some government officials for delays in providing public power for energy.
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United States
United
House
Citizens' committee formed to urge cutting non defense government spending
The university president announces a nationwide citizens committee to reduce non-defense spending by federal, state, and local governments. It will include consumers, business, agriculture, labor, women, and church groups, with economists and tax experts among initial members. The move aims to raise public awareness of wasteful spending and spur action in Washington.
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Congress
Morgenthau
People’s
Washington
Bankruptcies as Road to Dictatorship Quote
A quote from Albert W. Hawkes, president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, declares that bankruptcy marks the surest path to dictatorship. The remark frames economic failure as a gateway to autocratic power.
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Albert W. Hawkes
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Congress weighs extending national guard service amid demobilization fears
Raymond Clapper reports that Congress faces whether to keep troops beyond one year as army leaders warn demobilization could cripple national defense. Gen. Marshall notes risks to readiness with 30 divisions prepared versus Germany's 260, while Russia and Japan loom as potential flashpoints.
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Washington
Congress
Army
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Germany
Russia
Siberia
United States
FCC considers newspaper control of radio under FM rules
In Washington the seven member FCC led by James Fly prepares July hearings on whether newspapers may own or influence radio stations under the new FM system. A nationwide survey asks stations to list newspapers, ad relations, news sourcing, and personnel connections, signaling fear of newspaper dominance over news dissemination.
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Prederick W. Bus
Athens Messenger & Rald Fing CO
Gordon K. Burl
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Insaend Leily Press Association
Associated Press
Athens
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
James Lawrence Fly
FCC
Commission
One Easter Candle in the Cathedral
Poem describing a shadowy figure in a dark cathedral lighting candles on Easter, symbolizing the light guiding souls. It ends with attribution to Annie McIntyre Barto e from Nelsonville Ohio.
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Annie McIntyre Bartoe
Nelsonville, Ohio
Local Nuptials and Community Notes in Hemlock
Mrs. Pearl Hoops announces the marriage of daughter Mildred to George Snowden near Corning. The ceremony occurred Saturday at the United Brethren parsonage with Rev. Arthur C. Shankwiler officiating. Mrs. Snowden wore a dark blue ensemble and the couple plan to reside in Mansfield where the groom works.
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William Hart
San Francisco
Calif
Harvey Sampson
Edmund Latta
Eli Westfall
Norman
Nellie Hillyer
Joe Hines
E. H. Hines
Burr Oak
Delmar Orme
Glouster
Mary Coulter
Orville Russell
Athens
Alpha Russell
Corning
Grace Russell
Ollie Thompson
Columbus
Jasper Thompson
Ernest Lanning
Richard Lanning
Mike Kanuch
Camp _ Shelby
Miss
John Dem
Marshall Property
Methodist
Ray King
Canal Winchester
Kenneth Athey
Patrick
Charles Davis
Dundas Social And Personal Notes
John Murdock was moved to White Cross Hospital Monday by Gaskill and King ambulance with wife Wanda and sister-in-law Florence Shields of Dayton. Peers visit relatives in Columbus as Florence Shields and daughters stay with Miss Sade Murdock. Clinton Circle meets Thursday at Hazel Wortman’s home. CCC Camp member Forest Chesser visits his parents after a mining accident left Cyrus Chesser with a lost hand. The Lowthers Columbus announce birth of Judith Kay July 1. James Ward from Stony Creek CCC Camp visits family. acompañaed by local entries of visits and family news.
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Dundas
John Murdock
White, Cross Hospital
Gaskill and King
Rachel Camp
Lelia Camp
Henry Zimmerman
Wellston
Goldie Christian
Arthur Christian
Marietta
James Ward
CCC
Stony Creek
Ed Ward
Thomas Lowther
Columbus
Judith Kay
Dane Eberts
Thomas Ae Jr
Colum
Hemlock Brief Social And Personal Mention
Mr and Mrs Willis Brock and son Rex of Mansfield spent the weekend with relatives. Emmett Price and wife of Junction City visited here Sunday. Anna Shula Carolyn Hollis Franklin and Eileen Shula are noted. P B Osenbaugh and wife were in Marietta and Parkersburg. Clyde Mann and wife from Columbus spent Sunday in Marietta and Parkersburg. Russell Brown of Corning called on the Osenbaughs. Marjorie Potts of Zanesville returned home after a week with grandparents in town. Wesley Campbell and Charles Campbell attended a funeral in Buchtel. Maggie Duffy of New Straitsville and Harry Duffy of Ashtabula visited Mrs Hodgson. Alfred Richardson of Nelsonville visited relatives. George Hodgson of Bellevue and family visit here and in Corning.
Blue Lake Bible School In Progress
Blue Lake Bible School opened Monday at Elizabeth Chapel with a large attendance. The report lists several teachers and leaders, many previously missionaries in China, along with a long roster of local residents and guests. The text notes illnesses, travels, and family events, and ends with a factual statement about the Earth's oceans area.
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Blue Lake Bible School
In Progress
News Notes from New Plymouth and Surrounding Areas
Local society notes report visits among New Plymouth residents including Shockeys and Feltons. Epworth League attendees beside Stewart and Stewart family names, plus graveside visits and cemetery ceremonies. Dundas and Green Valley granges held programs with many members listed. funerals for William Fuller near Albany with large turnout and Masonic rites. Hardesty family summons due to Mrs Ida Souders illness and death.
Murder on a Troopship Aboard Troopship T 9
Lieutenant Greg Rollins recalls a romantic night with Nursing Sister Joan Davaar aboard the convoy ship. A deadly on board homicide later shocks the crew as Captain Sydney Tees is found bayoneted to death on A deck during the voyage toward sea.
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Rollins
Nova Scotian
Canada
Greg Rollins
Harry Miley
Captain Tees
Gregory Rollins
Royal Westmount Regiment
Joan Davaar
Greg
Tees
Davaar
Syd Tees
Joan
Stephenson
M. P
O. C
Sydney Tees
Langsville Briefs Highlight West Virginia Trip and Local Visits
Langsville notes list Mrs Harold Miller and daughter Marlene in Charleston W V visiting sister Mrs Ted Longstreth who is ill. The Miller party brought Betty Jean home. Junior Ward joins a CCC Camp. Bill Hockenheimer of Portsmouth stayed with John Miller. Toledo visitors Mrs Walter Connode called on Clair Nelson family. Rosa Barnes visited relatives in Columbus and Akron. Farm Council Picnic attendees listed. Wilkesville visitors included Mr C Denny. Alice Miller and sisters spent a day in Parkersburg with Mrs R W Miller.
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Langsville
Harold Miller
Marlene
Charleston
W. Va
Ted Longstreth
Mr. Miller
Betty Jean
Rosa Barnes
Columbus
Akron
Farm Council
Syracuse
Hurley Nelson
John
Paul Barnes
Bernard Ledlie
Paul Montgomery
Max Ward
Alice Miller
C. Denny
Wilkesville
Bruce Morris
Parkersburg
R. W. Miller
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Ethel Saltz
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