The Athens Messenger Society Page Notices and Rates
The Athens Messenger lists standard masthead details including publisher Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and Charles H. Harris. It notes weekday editions with a Sunday morning issue and outlines subscription prices for Athens and nearby counties, including yearly, half year, ten weeks and weekly rates.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
Jobs Versus Doles and Private Investment
Opinion piece arguing higher taxes on business erodes stock dividends and jobs. It warns that government spending exceeds income by four billion dollars this election year and that investment in private industry creates jobs, while broad taxes push people toward government dole.
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White House
America
New Citizens Honored at Geauga Lake Ceremony
National Transfusion notes 2,016 foreign born residents in Cleveland area received citizenship diplomas at Geauga Lake. The ceremony showcased pride and resolve to adopt American ideals under a Citizens' Bureau guiding naturalization, education, and integration efforts.
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United Press National
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Geauga Lake
America
Citizens’ Bureau
Beauty and Dumbness Debunked by University Study
Two scientists surveyed 600 University of California women and found beauty does not equal dullness or high intellect. They concluded attractive students maintain popularity, limiting study time, while plain students concentrate more, relieving worries about brains and dating anxieties for everyone.
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University of California
Fellows
Family democracy seen in busy households, says social worker
A prominent social worker notes that the American family acts as a small democracy yet clipping this paragraph and showing it to a spouse is unlikely to alter the reader's personal situation.
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Secial
Cook files divorce suit over farm hand attacks
A cook sues a farm hand for divorce claiming he repeatedly bit her arm in fits of rage. She says she refused to continue feeding the man who assaulted her.
England Deploys Post Office on Wheels Amid Paper Shortage
England operates a mobile post office while residents still rely on stationery for letter writing. The juxtaposition highlights logistical adaptation alongside traditional paper usage amid fluctuating supply chains.
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England
Ric Caruso Faces Met audition to prove his own name
Enrico Caruso Jr. known as Ric seeks a Metropolitan Opera try-out after opening at Leon and Eddie's on 52nd Street. He carries his father’s famous name yet aims to establish his own merit, recording locally and studying with Pietro Della Rosa while living in a basement apartment in Manhattan.
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New York
Enrico Caruso
Leon
Eddie
52Nd Street
Enrico
Caruso
Metropolitan Opera
Ric
Ric” Caruso
Manhattan
Pietro Della Rosa
the Metropolitan
John Somebody
Behind the Scenes In Washington
An overview of the early August 1940 primary season across Missouri Virginia West Virginia Tennessee Kansas and Kentucky noting key races. It highlights Senator Clark in Missouri facing Roosevelt critics and the Barkley Chandler contest in Kentucky with Roosevelt support and campaign funding concerns.
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Washington
Kansas
Missouri
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alben” Barkley
Chandler
Bennett Champ Clark
Roosevelt
Willis Meredith
Missouri House
Joe Davis
St. Louis
Clark
Pendergast
George L. Berry
Gordon Browning
Tom Stewart
Prentice Cooper
Berry
Browning
State Machine
Stewart
Cooper
Ed Crump
Memphis Machine
New Deal
TVA
Crump
Barkley
Hundred-Year-Old Scotchman Becomes U S Citizen
A 100-year-old Scotsman who arrived in the United States as a child has just filed for citizenship. He recently reflected that the United States remains one of the last free nations.
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U. S
Splashless egg beater sparks call for splashless tire
In a playful remark a reader notes the invention of a splashless egg beater and wonders why a splashless automobile tire hasn’t followed to keep kitchens and roads cleaner.
Mystery on the Train to the Lazy R Ranch
Nikki Jerome and her fiancé Steve Mallory journey to a Wyoming ranch while Nikki uncovers a $100,000 dressing case and a warning from her father about a man named Dillon. Bancroft and Sarto shadow her as she navigates danger and secrecy aboard the train.
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Nikki Jerome
Steve Mallory
Nikki
Wyoming
Peter Jerome
New York
Charles Dilion
Dillon
Steve
Mallory
Empire State Building
Wade Bancroft
Mr. Sarto
Bancroft
Sarto
The
Coast
R. Ranch
Chicago
Mr. Bancroft
Public Forum Letter Debate on Fascism and Communism
Leonard Tucker of Athens Ohio challenges a Messenger editor's fascism critique and questions Communist propaganda while arguing Democracies endure and Communism cannot be reached in the present era. He contrasts early Christian socialism, Millerites, and Christian civilization in a sharp civic exchange.
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the Messenger
Messenger
U. S
Russia
Leonard Tucker
Families Embark on Trailing Trips and Visits
Mr and Mrs Carl H Beasley Mr and Mrs Charles Woodworth and Mr and Mrs R H White depart for the Cheat River mountain trout expedition on the West Virginia border. Mr and Mrs F F Kittle and family motor to St Louis to visit Mrs Kittle's sister. Miss Frances Clutts heads to Cleveland to visit friends. Oscar Fulton William Wolfe and Edward Householder travel to Waukesha Wisconsin on a business trip.
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Carl H. Beasley
Charles Woodworth
R. H. White
West Virginia
Cheat River
F. F. Kittle
Dean
Lillian
Frederick
St. Louis
Frances Clutts
Cleveland
Oscar Fulton
William Wolfe
Edward Householder
Waukesha, Wis
Mrs T L Morgan Hosts Theater Party and Luncheon
Twenty years ago today Mrs T L Morgan entertained with a theater party and luncheon for visiting former girlhood friends in Athens. Coal mines in the valley reported full 100 percent car supply. Mr and Mrs E G Burt welcomed a nine pound daughter Margaret Edith born July 235 at Palm er Street. J H Slaughter Wellston with daughter Mrs Edward Cullums and son Edward Jr Crestline visit at Mrs James Edmundson’s. Russell Morgan of Pittsburgh arrives to see Mr and Mrs Frank Mace Richland Ave then heads to New Marshfield to visit sister Mrs Clifford Herron.
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T. L. Morgan
Athens
E. G. Burt
Palmer St
Margaret Edith
J. H. Slaughter
Wellston
Edward Cullums
Edward, Jr
Crestline
James Edmundson
Russell Morgan
Pittsburgh
Frank Mace
Richland Ave
New Marshfield
Cliffford Herron
Health Hints on Fruits Vegetables Insecticides and Safety
The article explains that insects and fungi feed on crops and that chemical science helps humans avoid famine. It notes that sprays containing lead arsenate and fluorine control pests, but excess residue can pose health risks. Peeling vegetables can reduce danger, while thorough cleaning is advised to remove residues.
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Food and Drug Administration
United States
Zaleski Social Notes Brief
Local notes record deaths and social visits including Jacob Huff obituary in Chillicothe and Mrs. James Rankin funeral in New Marshfield. Residents and relatives from Zaleski and Crooksville, Columbus, Wheelersburg, Athens, and Jackson are listed with visitations, family ties, and travel. R. H. Thomas on vacation. illness updates and household visits noted.
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Zaleski
John Schneider
Charles E. Vansky
Jacob Huff
Chillicothe
Huff
Joseph Johnson
Arthur
Art) Adams
Crooksville
Maggie Knowlton
Dan Knowlton
Charles Daft
Adams
R. H. Thomas
James Rankin
New Marshfield
Rankin
Thomas
Elmer Robertson
Ernest
Charleston
C. E. Vansky
Myrtle Brown
Jackson
Duane Rider
Indiana
Brown
Albert Rider
Vernon Berry
Howard McCormick
Wheelersburg
Cline Jenkins
Kenneth Hiles
Walbridge
Hiles
Ella Cavanaugh
Harry Wyatt
Columbus
Earl Schneider
Athens
Zed Thomas
R. E. Egelberry
Alonzo Azbell
Carroll
Bashan News Notes Ills and Visits Across Town
Bashan notes list illnesses of C. E. Hayman Ralph Frank and J. A. Torrence. Visits include Hobart Wells with grandparents in Mt Olive. Nelson Torrence and Sam Stobart with local families. extended Sunday calls among Slaters Trussells Fankhauser Port land Sloter Wolfe Cole and Taylor households.
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D. E. Fankhauser
Clarabelle Paden
Mary Morris
New Martinsville
William Conley
Floyd Powell
Portland
Marion Sloter
Charles Sloter
Clint Sloter
Curtis Wolfe
Alan
Chester
Howard Wolfe
Carmel
Wilford Cole
Sewing Club Meets at Pratts Fork With Cora Ator
Pratts Fork Sewing Club gathered with Cora Ator on July 14 for quilting and a potluck. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Jack Stanley on July 28. The report notes two oil wells drilled by G. P. Ackley and a third well in progress.
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Pratts Fork
Cora Ator
Jack Stanley
Fred
Carl Colburn
Columbus
Wiley Colburn
Frank Blackwell
Parkersburg
Ed O'Brien
Dale Grimes
Ed O’brien
G. P. Ackley
Kyger News Briefs From July Activities
Kyger reports Sunday July 24 preaching at M E Church by Rev H N Snider. Bible School closes at the schoolhouse. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Nora Tate July 20 with multiple members and visitors listed. 4 H Club met July 20. next meeting July 27 at Eloise and Lydia Tate. Rgger team beat 0 Hy E 17 to 3. Various local residents noted visiting and hosting relatives through mid July.
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Bible School
Ladies Aid
Nora Tate
Mabel Eakin
Flora
Mas
Linda Bradbury
Mary Bey Rupe
Cora Ward
Elna Spurlock
Nelle Werner
Sadie Darst
Virginia Durst
Clarice Longstreth
Evelyn Tate
Keith Bradbury
Daugh Allie
Keith
Phena Clifford Pomeroy
Rgger
Hy. E
Fannie Cooley
Loga
Malinda Bradley
Charles Tate
Elmer Durst
Hattie Mack
Concord Social Notes Mention Local Guests and Events
Sunday guests of Grace and Carl Sayre include George Chapsman and family from Woodbury Run Henry Ranier and family from Sharpsburg Owen Tryon and Frank Sayre with spouses Athens residents attend Ferndale church Ed Sayre Maynard Sayre and Millford Sayre visit. Notable events cover a severe fall of Orland Sayre a family picnic trip to Canterhill and deaths in the community including Mrs. Wilbur Jones.
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Concord
Grace
Carl Sayre
George Chapsman
Woodbury Run
Henry Ranier
Sharpsburg
Owen Tryon
Frank Sayre
Athens
Ferndale
Ed Sayre
Maynard Sayre
Millford Sayre
Betty Antle
Joe Stone
Murray City
Orland
Eldon Easler
Normalee
Darlene
Fred Sayer
Donna Je
Shirley Kay
Cnaterhill
Whitacre
Chesterhill
Jacksonville High School
Warren Jones
Wilbur Jones
Columbus
Fred Jansen
Vina Tippie
Glouster
Laurella Mae
Tippie
Laurella
Lavina Tipipe
Eurgene Goldsberry
Philip
Larry
Leslie Kittle
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House Rules Committee
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New Dealer
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Gerald Winrod
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B . Clarke Newson
Dad
the Public Forum
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George Clark
Bashan News
Pratts
Kyger News
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