The Athens Messenger Page Four Publication Details
The Athens Messenger announces a weekday afternoon edition with a Sunday morning issue. It lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Frederick W. Bush, editor Charles H. Harris, and professional affiliations. Subscription rates vary by region with several counties served. Advertising and obituary rates are noted.
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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
THE
United Press
A Key to Progress Advertising for America's Industry
Advertising is a key to progress and machines do not cut jobs. Advertising and machines raise employment by boosting consumption and production of goods. Machine made goods lower prices and expand buying power, expanding factories from small shops to large plants and creating opportunities for workers. Since the Civil War jobs and earnings rose as output met demand with advertising driving mass distribution.
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America
Stock ownership reaches record highs in new survey
A financial weekly reports 25 million holders of common and preferred stock in the U S, implying seven to eight million individual investors after duplications. The growth outpaces pre-Depression rates and the stock market now exerts a strong psychological influence on business and politics.
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Financial Weekly
American Legion
A. F. of L
Illinois
Ohio
Texas
Barron's
Japan seen as unlikely Olympic host by 1944 observers
Observers in 1944 doubt Japan can host the Games, reflecting a war cloud over China and a looming financial crisis. Predictions suggest Japan may lose face in the Far East or be near bankruptcy, with victory months away unlikely to ease the strain. Some experts warn hosting could be possible only after many years, if at all.
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Japan
China
Russia
Far East
Color preferences of motorists by region noted
The report observes California drivers favor light brown and red cars while eastern industrial cities such as Pittsburgh prefer black vehicles.
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California
Pittsburgh
Indians Attend Pow Wow Empty Delaware Village
Visitors to an Indian community in Delaware found the village almost deserted. They were told the Indians had gone to pow-wows, leaving the settlement quiet and unoccupied.
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Delaware
Clock in Canada Runs Constantly Since 1892
A clock in Canada has reportedly run without stopping since 1892. The device is described as thinking it is a politician, reflecting a quirky local legend or metaphor likely tied to its long, uninterrupted operation.
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Canada
Indifference Society Proposal Echoes Peggy Joyce Romance
Westbrook Pegler notes Peggy Joyce says love questions irritate her. He proposes a lighthearted society of indifference toward marriages and romance of public figures, naming Greta Garbo, Leopold Stokowski, Charlie Chaplin, Lupe Velez, Johnny Weissmuller, Fanny Brice, Eleanor Holm Jarrett, and others. The piece satirically suggests broad public apathy toward celebrity relationships.
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New York
London
The
Star
Peggy Hopkins
Joyce
Peggy
Bunker Bean
Greta Garbo
Leopold Stokowsky
Charlie Chaplin
Paulette Goddard
Lupe Velez
Johnny Weissmuller
Billy Rose
Fanny Brice
Eleanor Holm Jarrett
Tommy Manville
Scarlett O'Hara
Dorothy di Frasso
Hollywood
Chicago
Miss Joyce
Peggy Joyce
Gallup
Dies to Head House Inquiry on Un American Activities
Congressman Martin Dies of Texas will lead hearings by his House committee starting August 11 to probe foreign influence and un American activity in the United States. Testimony will come from veterans groups and labor federations, with claims of foreign money funding minority blocs and sabotage plans.
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Washington
Martin Dies
Texas
House
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
A. F. of L
Dies
Roosevelt
Soviet
Russia
Germany
Waterworks Employees End Strike Threat in St. Louis
An employee at the St. Louis waterworks called off a proposed strike after a near showdown. The dispute appeared close to a stoppage but was settled, averting a disruption in water services.
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St. Louis
Fisherman Claims Credit for Two-Mouthed Trout Catch
A Yatesville New York fisherman nets a trout with two mouths and two sets of teeth and hints he earned the notable catch through skill and nerve.
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Yatesville, N. Y
Mystery Trek on Wyoming Trail Hits Danger Peak
Nikki Jerome and Steve Mallory ride with Uncle Jim and friends on a Wyoming pasture trek when Sarto stumbles toward a sheer cliff. Steve rescues Fiske and Sarto from a fatal fall as Nikki watches, fearing for Steve’s safety in the perilous ascent. The episode ends with a tense cliffside rescue and Nikki’s anxious concern.
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Nikki Jerome
Steve Mallory
Nikki
Wyoming
Peter Jerome
Near
York
Rance
Jim
Fiske
Sarto
Uncle Jim
Steve
We the Women and the American Dream Abroad
Ruth Millett critiques an American woman who marries a Danish Count to enjoy foreign wealth and titles while keeping American rights. Her clash over child rearing and alimony leads to a costly European dispute and a stark warning about un-American attitudes toward marriage and money.
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Barbara Hutton
America
Denmark
Public Forum Letters Welcome Signatures Required
The Public Forum invites signed letters on current events. Writers must include their signature, which appears with the contribution. Keep letters concise to fit more than one per day.
Unbeliever's Creed Letter Advocates Bible Over Creeds
Leonard Tucker of Athens criticizes Mr Miles in The Messenger for slur on Russellites and favoring Bible over church creeds. He argues church publishing houses influence creeds and urges alignment with Pauline writings, citing Romans and Ezekiel against inherent immortal souls. He demands repudiation of church creeds and private interpretations.
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the Messenger
Miles
Paul
Rutherfordians
Leonard Tucker
Athens
Hold Fought Funeral At Albany Route 1
Floyd Fought 68 died Wednesday in University Hospital Columbus after an operation. Survived by three children and nine grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Townhouse Church with Reverend Ballenger. burial Hebbardsville. Out-of-town mourners listed. Townhouse Cemetery cleanup planned.
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Albany
Floyd Fought
University Hospital
Columbus
Pearley West
Earl Baughman
Richard Fought
Athens
Townhouse Church
Ballenger
Hebbardsville
Edd Robinett
Port Clinton
Will Wilson
W. H. Knowlton
Will Bobo
Canal Winchester
William Stout
Elizabeth
W. Va
Abe Stout
Newark
Ebeon Billaspe
Trimble John Hope
Harry Jacoby
Phil Briley
Earl Dailey
H. A. Reeder
Horace Reeder
Fin Gillogly
S. R. Crossen
Loey Black
Loveland
Arthur Black
Detroit
Naomi Wyatt
Chillicothe
Lloyd Knowlton
Harryn Tewksbury
Cliff Ross
Betty Dinsmore
Mary Robinett
Ten Years Ago Today and Twenty Years Ago Items
A look back recalls ten years ago with local figures like Mr C C Millikan and professors fishing in Cheat River West Virginia while Dr T A Copeland moves to 63 Morris Ave and trips to Michigan. Twenty years ago notes include Robert Hess at Scioto News Gazette Athens visits and battlefield losses as Yankees and French battle centers with high casualties.
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C. C. Millikan
Allen R. Kresge
O. E. McClure
Clarence C. Robinson
West Virginia
Cheat River
Robert Hess
Scioto News Gazette
Chillicothe
Athens
Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet
Dr Morris Fishbein explains pool hygiene and infection risks from swimming pools. Contamination from typhoid dysentery and ringworm is discussed along with preventive measures such as personal towels footbaths and proper disinfection practices to curb disease spread. The text notes venereal disease germs pose relatively little pool risk.
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Morris Fishbein
Ireland Church Group Celebrates Anniversary
COOLVILLE The union service of the Centenary Coolville and Ireland Congregational Churches and Sunday Schools honored the Ireland Church’s fiftieth dedication anniversary. About two hundred attended the day including former pastors and charter members as Rev D G Holman led services and greetings were read by Mrs Ray Clark.
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Coolville
Ireland
D. G. Holman
Holman
Ray C. Gardner
Ireland Church
Ray Clark
Gardner
Broadwell Ladies Aid Set To Meet Thursday
Broadwell articles note a 2 PM Thursday meeting in the church basement. The piece lists numerous social visits and family happenings around Broadwell including birthdays and visits with neighbors, with several names and towns named.
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Broadwell Ladies Aid
Broadwell
Ladies Aid
Straitsville News Notes Update of Local Life and Visits
New Straitsville notes community updates with visits and travel. Residents include Mrs Icel Ball and daughter Margaret visiting Michigan. Crooksville visitors James and Charles Charles with Edward. birth announced for George and wife. several relatives and friends from Zanesville Columbus and Logan gather, funerals for Eva Richert Jenkins, and local theater manager Wayne Bagley appointed. hospital treatments referenced.
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New Straitsville
Icel Ball
Margaret
Michigan
Norman
James Charles
Edward
Crooksville
Charles
Alexander
George Wilson
Lester Bradds
Bowerseville
Samuel Cummins
Zanesville
Robert Wilson
Hayse Moore
Logan
Clyde Little
Rebekah Lodge
Ebbie Jonas
J. S. Wilson
Eliza Neal
Alice Deavers
Agnes Wilson
Lottie Jewitt
Jessie Orndorf
Margaret Jenks
Bea Dishon
Myrtle Wallace
Josie Stubbs
Mabel Stoltz
Ella Leake
Carrie Chappalear
Charles Giffin
Columbus
Giffin
John Jenkins
Eva Richert
J. Richart
Jenkins
White Cross Hospital
Mildred
Rodger Lloyd
Evan
Mona Mae
Cleveland
Clarence Grandy
Novella Whitmer
Wayne Lowry
Wayne Bagley
Delyn Theater
Christine Wion
Herman Wion
St .Francis Hospital
Golden Wedding Celebration for Dell and Dell McCormick
Mr and Mrs Dell McCormick celebrated their golden anniversary at their Rutland farm with close relatives and friends. The 50 year marriage date was July 15, 1888, and the noon dinner featured gold and white decor, a white cake with a miniature bride and groom, and gladiolus. An afternoon reception hosted over a hundred guests offered ice cream and cake. The couple’s children and grandchildren attended, and gifts included gold fishing rods. The McCormicks previously lived in several towns and now reside on the Abel Chase farm, with deeds signed by Presidents Van Buren and Jackson.
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Rutland
Dell McCormick
McCormick Farm
Bernard Higley
Columbus
Eve Welsh
Jack
Roger Welsh
Athens
Charles Holt
Geretie French
Mrs. McCormick
Carrie Stansbury
Holt
Ola Wilson
Naomi Chase
McCormicks
McCormick Home
Middleport
Abel Chase
Chase
van Buren
Jackson
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Morris Ave
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A. E. Whaley
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H. O. Shirley
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Fred McKay
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Dr. C. D. Higgins
Carey
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W. G. Danford
Trimble
Lydia Danford
Marne
Ireland Church Group
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Albert Ogg
Frank Parsons
Leonard Ogg
Delia Cummings
Wayne
Simon
Ruth White
William Cummings
Orville Harkins
Lisle White
Westland
William Young
Russell Thomas
S. W. Williams
Clara
Junction City
Frank James
Lola Miller
Ray James
Otis James
George Smith
Geraldine Parsons
Marietta
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Evaline
Keith Brill
Herbert Pyle
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