The Athens Messenger Masthead and City Advertisers
The Athens Messenger lists staff and affiliations with the Associated Press and various press bodies. Advertising and obituary charges are noted. Subscription rates appear for carrier and mail in Athens and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick W. Bush
Athens “Messrs Ger & Printing Co
Mgr On Snates Znarris
American Wnewspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland
Ainind Press Association
Associated Press
Associated Presse
Hocking
Mel Morgan
Vinton
A Counties
Pilgrims Address Civil Body Politick Legacy in July Reflection
An editorial muses on the Mayflower voyage and the Pilgrims covenant as a parallel to modern democracy. It notes the 320 year gap since their framing of laws for the common good and compares their challenges to today’s national political choices amid global upheaval and social strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Leyden
Holland
Plymouth
Cape Cod
We Are Wasteful: Blame, Waste, and Wealth in American Life
A compact critique argues Americans squander resources and money, blaming legislators and cultural habits. It links waste to forests, wildlife, rivers, and the national debt, urging thrift and personal responsibility amid shifting economic conditions.
Communist line stretches and Stalin's shifting war aims
The piece argues the Communist line is flexible, shaped by Stalin and Hitler's pact and the Finland clash. It contends Stalin chose to aid Russia by delaying intervention, then seized the Baltic states and Bessarabia. It predicts American Communists may shift to urging action against Hitler as circumstances change.
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Europe
Stalin
Hitler
Russia
Finland
Baltic States
Bessarabia
United States
Roosevelt third term debate grows more tangled in public view
Raymond Clapper weighs how the third term issue contrasts with past battles over power. He notes Roosevelt’s past defeats came when accused of seeking undue power, and explains the long tradition against more than two terms. The piece traces statements, misstatements, and subtle shifts around the convention and draft talk.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
Senator Barkley
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Bruce Catton analyzes the Democratic platform fight at the Chicago convention over Roosevelt’s nomination. Isolationists press a no-meddling plank while White House aides and F D R require a five word compromise allowing defense if attacked. The last minute wording nearly derailed Roosevelt’s bid.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Wheeler
U. S
Europe
Harrison
McCarran
Walsh
Pepper
White House
Roosevelt's surprise draft message shocks convention
Roosevelt announced he did not want the nomination and released his delegates in a move that unsettled draft leaders. He briefed Senator Barkley six hours before Barkley shared it with the convention, causing protests and urgent effort to present the message. Mayors and runners crowded aisles as Barkley read the note.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Hyde Park
Senator Barkley
Washington
Frank Knox
Col. Knox
Barkley
Normal fatigue and relaxation in daily life
Expert explains that healthy people do feel fatigue and need rest to recuperate. Distinguishes normal fatigue from chronic fatigue and exhaustion, noting relaxation plus periods of deliberate effort can balance life. Encourages moderate relaxation to improve resilience without overdoing rest.
Radio Rules and Historical Rail Revenue Questions
A quiz style item lists radio transmission bans by the Federal Communications Commission, a brief history of the Rainbow Division by W. B. Wolf, 1939 vs 1929 railroad operating revenues, a non flammable solvent carbon tetrachloride, and design patents for new original and ornamental designs in manufacturing.
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Federal Communications Commission
A. Lotteries
Rainbow Division
W. B. Wolf
Rand McNally Company
Millfield Dairy Plans Reservoir Water Project
Shortage of water at the D M Sawyer dairy triggers plans for a large reservoir at the foot of the hills on the Withill farm. 3500 feet of pipe will carry spring water to the dairy, with construction to begin soon. Local residents attend visits, travels, and community events as farmers thresh and housewives can berries.
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Millfield
D. M. Sawyer
Sawyer
Withill Farm
Gertrude Brown
Pontiac
Michigan
Ralph Brown
Donald Howard
Glouster
East Millfield Road
Sunday Creek
Poston No. 6
Clarence Misner
Minersville
Fritz Sams
Peach Ridge
Sams
Aldine Wemmer
W. G. Dennis
Columbus
Vern Border
Franklin Masaros
Harvey Russell
CCC
Idaho
D. R. Simpkins
Mary Hillen
Frances
Maryland
Past Chiefs Club
Logan
John Theisen
W. A. Bell
Chilliothe Friends
Rebecca
Donald Tracy
Maud Triplett
McConnelsville
Melvin Pyle
William Pyle
Valley Trace
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Clara Theisen
Velma Wemmer
More Jobs Available In Area of Logan
Logan area job placement rose in June with 186 jobs found by the local Employment Security Center, up 154 percent from May. Applications reached 242, while the active applicant file stood at 4,749. Unemployment claims fell 80.9 percent to 258, with benefit payments totaling $67,175.23. Through six months in 1940, $264,487.51 has been paid to unemployed workers. Crescent moon note aside.
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Logan
H. Sands
Logan Employment Security Center
Logan Area
H. H. Sands
Anne Norris Escapes Pursuers After Villa Alpha Shooting
Wealthy college student Anne Norris, enrolled in a Midland University flying course, flees from gunmen after a roadhouse shooting at the Villa Alpha. Dick Douglas rescues her, offers help, and urges caution as she contemplates testimony and school consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Norris
CAA
Georgette Parker
Anne
Tony Scott
Dick Douglas
Midland University
Tony
Clarice
Villa Alpha
Midland
Paris
Torch Class and Community Groups Meet in Social Events
Torch class met at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Runnion for a devotional gathering with refreshments. Ladies Aid Society planned a August picnic at Howell's Grove and a supper. Parent Teacher Community Club to hold an ice cream supper July 27 at the school to raise funds for a well. Various residents visited relatives and attended events, including Helena Gillilan returning from Marshall College and multiple trips to Columbus and nearby towns for family and hospital matters.
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Methodist Sunday School
Harry Runnion
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Ona Russell
Howell's Grove
Parent-Teacher Community Club
Helena Gillilan
Marshall College
Huntington
Dean Davis
Belore
Rex Anderson
Roy Dunfee
Xenia
Thomas Dunfee
Rowena Nixon
Fred Myers
Warren, O
Fanny Dewees
Dean Stout
New York City
Alma Jones
Emma Stout
Francis Romine
Parkersburg
Leo Johnson
Columbus
Charles Johnson
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Athens Messenger
Politick
Raymond Clapper
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
America
Millfield News
Morning Glory
By Galbraith
NEA Service
INO
T.M. Reg
U. 8
Scist
Americas
SY Mary Kinnavey Moore
Chapter
Miss Norris
Douglas
Georgette
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