The Athens Messenger Publishing Co Information Page
Publisher details for The Athens Messenger 1896 to 1929 include Frederick Ever, Gord K Busblisher, and Cheex H Hars. It notes associations with American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press and Audit Bureau. Subscription rates listed for Ohio and outside Ohio with daily and Sunday copies. Entered at Athens Post Office as Second-Class Matter under Act of 1914.
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Athens
Suse
Frederick Ever
the Messenger Publishing CO
Gord K. Busblisher
Gen. Mgr. Cheex H. Hars
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United States
Time for unity in war effort and near east focus
Editorial argues the United Nations face long war ahead with multiple fronts from the Near East to potential Pacific threats. It rebukes complacency and proclaims even allies falter and must unite, warning that past failures in France England and the Philippines demand seriousness and resolve as US forces mobilize globally.
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Near East
United Nations
United States
British Empire
Nazi Party of Germany
American Congress
Pacific
Philippines
Singapore
France
Pearl Harbor
Australia
Siberia
England
Ohio rains bring relief for drought‑stricken farms
Ohio farmers face uneven rain storms that hinder crops while the water table slowly rises. The restoration of wells springs and creeks promises better field work days and supports regional industry, with geologists urging storage of rainfall for future use. Citizens gasp at past inaction as wells run dry.
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Ohio
Sound Theory on Supreme Court Split Decisions
The article argues Supreme Court splits cannot be cured by changing justices. It notes nine seasoned judges will often disagree on moot points and recalls the view that courts are not super legislative bodies. It cites conservative and liberal labels tied to Roosevelt appointees as reflecting a sound concept.
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Supreme Court
Jehovah's Witnesses
Roosevelt
Save Tin Campaign Expands Across 36 Metro Areas
The tin salvaging effort extends coast to coast from Canada to the Gulf, aiming to collect 250000 tons annually by utilizing existing facilities. New York alone delivered over 3000 tons in under three months, yielding 30 tons of tin and substantial scrap steel.
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Canada
Gulf
New York
Hoover and Republicans urge United States to follow through after war
Raymond Clapper discusses reviews of Hoover’s book The Problems of Lasting Peace and argues the nation must maintain a national, postwar effort beyond the war. He cites support from Wall Street Journal and New York Times, urging unity and proactive international engagement to prevent a relapse into isolation. He notes figures like Hoover Willkie Stassen and Senator Ball backing collaboration to avert a third war.
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Washington
Hoover
Wall Street Journal
New York Times
Wallace
America
Hitler
Society of Nations
League of Nations
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
United States
Wendell Willkie
Stassen
Austin
Vermont
Joseph Ball
Minnesota
Republican National Committee
War Production Board chief to face Truman committee probe
Peter Edson notes WPB chairman Donald Nelson will testify before Senators before June end on six months in office, with a formal report likely dull and executive-session background. The row centers on dollar-a-year men like Philip Reed at GE and the government’s handling of conversions and metal shortages.
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War Production Board
Donald M. Nelson
Truman
House Appropriations Committee
Nelson
Truman Committee
WPB
Philip D. Reed
General Electric Company
Bureau of Industry
Reed
Bible Principles and Liberty in Sayings for Freedom
A quotation set contrasts Horace Greeley and Mary Baker Eddy on liberty and the Bible. It argues Bible principles ground human freedom, while literal law without spirit corrupts, needing divine freedom and light.
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Horace Greeley
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Corning Social Notes Highlights Local Club and Visits
A busy Corning schedule features a Women's Christian Temperance Union meeting on June 25 at 7 30 PM at Mrs C W Young's home. Numerous community movements include births hospital runs and many social visits across Columbus New Concord Gallipolis and surrounding areas.
Sunbeam Chorus Practice Set At United Brethren Church
Announcement from the United Brethren Church says Sunbeam Chorus practice will be Friday at four o clock at the church. Parents are urged to send daughters. Mrs. Helen Shonkwiler asks all boys and girls to attend Wednesday night prayer service.
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United Brethren Church
Sunbeam Chorus
Helen Shonkwiler
Young People's Prayer Group
Couple visits patient at White Cross Hospital
George Vanhorn visited his wife at White Cross Hospital in Columbus where she underwent an operation last Monday. He reports she is getting along nicely and cards may be sent to Room 241. Clarence Stought and his sons Jerry and Keith of Columbus visited here Sunday. His mother, Mrs. Fred Stought, returned to her home.
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Columbus
Jerry
Louise Marshall
Ben Matthis
Derbkc Brandt
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Alice Mae Fenneken
Toledo
Charles
Willard Baird
John Baird
Raymond Baird
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Ralph Hardy
A. Heckman
Los Angeles
Calif
Billa Ramsey
New Concord
Church of Christ
Muskingum College
Arthur Little
Logan
Clara Wilson
Frank Thomas
Isabelle Thomas
Clarence Thomas
Russell Faires
Hemlock
James Dunlap
Amesville
Berry Hickman
T. A. Hickman
Nelsonville
John Gaitten
George Fenneken Sr
Helen Shonkwiler
Doris
Portsmouth
Ruthann
Mary Jane Davey
Rodger Mason
William Gladden
Charleston
W. Va
G. E. Tucker
E. C Hardin
Barlow
Fred Eickel
Akron
Charles Martin
Newark
Bert Roberts
Fred Barnett
John Rocks
A. R. McKinney
Middleport
Dewey Beaver
Beaver
Grant Hospital
Jesse Guest
Church of God
Anderson
Indiana
Amelia Mason
Congo
St Francis Hospital
Frank Woods
Wanda
Shawnee
Wilbur Swartz
Grace Hoffman
Hobson
George Vanhorn
White Cross Hospital
Clarence Stought
Keith
Fred Stought
Syracuse
Joe Quisenberry
James Matthews
Powell
Curtis Gilmore
Poweroy
David Cucxir
George
Canto
Dat Cuckler
George Henter
Helen Underhill
Mary Kar
George William Rea
George Rea
Thurssey
Parkersburg
Marjorie Moore
van Johnson
Henry Zeer
Wood Engle
Thomas
Rat
Herbert Zeiher
Fan
J. C. Hallam
S . W. Kingsland
Pomeroy
Athens and Nelsonville area social notes span bands trips and events
News items list a Nelsonville High School concert under Ward Hamm and a Beverages’ band plans. Athens residents return from a ten day motor trip through Indiana Illinois Missouri and Kansas. Athens National Bank picnic guests include Ralph Palmer daughter Rosemary Terrell Shrout Gibson and others. Will Rogers quip quoted regarding armament. Mrs Sayre travels to Chautauqua for federation meeting. Carriers head to Cincinnati on business. Constance Talmadge stars in Polly of the Follies at the Majestic Athens. Rev McGurk and reception attendees noted. Athens Poultry Co reports 1200 to 14000 egg capacity in 1922 and day old chicks shipped Vermont to Florida.
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Athens National Bank
Albert Young
New Marshfield Road
Ralph Palmer
Rosemary
O. A. Terrell
E. D. Shrout
Clyde Gibson
Dolph Guest
Harry Cunningham
Edna Gladden
Garnet Wallace
Thelma Palmer
Flossie Young
Fred Sands
Edward Moran
Athens Poultry Company
Vermont
Florida
Hunter Dent and Red Ballard secure a civil end
Hunter Dent confronts the Ghibarto brothers with Sheriff Anderson’s help and captures them after a bank messenger shooting Then Ballard praises Dent and promises a salary raise and seed grain He reconciles with Red planning a country road wedding at Squire Doolittle’s house with two licenses to wed and a vow that one will be used.
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Hunter Dent
Red Ballard
Red
Hunter
Anderson
Ghibarto Twins
Miami
Ghibarto
Sheriff Anderson
Junior Ballard
Ghibarros
Junior
Neu of
Bond
Squire Doolittle
Judge
Bella Ballard
Miss Red
Sam
Mrs. Doolittle
Alf
Syracuse Notes: Local residents share visits and family news
Syracuse residents report weekend family visits and personal notes. Corporal Joe Quisenberry returned from Wisconsin to spend time with his parents. Messages arrive from Australia about Theron Franklin. Various residents plan gatherings and attend church and community events.
Poets Corner Theme War and Vigil on Night Fronts
Fragmentary verse lines reference watching stars and a vigil on the battle front. It mentions a calm sea and mysterious aliens, with lines about our boy possibly passing that way and a wartime mood. The text then shifts to a Columbus Ohio note and infant feeding estimates, with scattered numbers and names.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Uie
Tin
Raymond Clapper
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Phil Reed
Corning Social Notes
T. F. Hawkins
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Sherwood Rebekah Lodge
Lena Fenneken
Ruth Latta
Corning Personals
Nelsonville High School
Ward W. Hamm
Mrs. C. B. Beverage
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Will Rogers
E. D. Sayre
Chautauqua
N. Y
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ray Graham
Emory McGrath
Dallas Radcliff
Cincinnati
Constance Talmadge
Polly of the Follies
the Majestic
Daniel McGurk
First Methodist Church
By Galbraith
Harry Harrison Kroll
Strickland Ballard
Ballard
Dent
Bella
Squire Dool Little
Doolittle
NEA Service Ine
Squire
Syracuse News
Poet's Corner
Mein
Laura B Foster
Columbus, Ohio
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