The Athens Messenger Publisher Details and Rates
Page header lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher 1896 to 1929 and Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager. Charles H. Harris is managing editor. The paper is a weekday issue with a large Sunday edition and is a member of multiple press associations. Subscription rates are shown for carrier and mail in several Ohio counties.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Afember
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
No Gold in Rainbows: Call for Balanced Budget Action
The Newhall Signal argues that rising taxes and government debt threaten jobs homes and savings. It urges public pressure to retrench reduce costs and push toward a balanced budget to avoid escalating levies and deficits.
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Newhall
California
Signal
United States
Education in flux leaves youths seeking a fixed aim
A group of Ohio youths told an educational gathering that high school failed to instill lasting values, leaving them with a sense of lost history and an unfinished job by schools. The piece argues education is always in motion, stress falls on certain groups, and taxpayers cannot fund highly specialized paths for every student. The author notes rapid world changes require flexible curriculums and personal drive after graduation.
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Ohio
United States
Let Him Live Gandhi Fast Protests Inspire Quiet World View
A reflective column praises Gandhi and his nonviolent resistance, noting how one man's hunger strike stirs millions, questions Western admiration of force, and suggests the world gains more by steadfast ideals than by brute power. It argues against starving Gandhi and implies leaders with unselfish aims can shape history.
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Gandhi
Whiffer
Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler on Germanys tobacco and liquor stand
Pegler argues Nazi Germany bans tobacco and alcohol for moral and economic reasons while noting the regime hides other motives. He compares this to American vices and wartime costs, warning that armament may prove a greater vice with long term consequences. He cites Hitler Mussolini and General Bullard and questions true national virtue.
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Washington
Hitler
Germany
Mussolini
Duce
Robert Lee Bullard
Catton surveys Washington on stockpiling vital materials
Washington notes a push in Congress to spend 100 million dollars over four years to stockpile essential materials the U S does not produce in sufficient quantities. The plan includes studies by the Bureau of Mines and Geological Survey and aims to map resources and spur domestic extraction with possible iodine example.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Senate
Andrew May
Kentucky
House
Secretaries of War and Navy
State
Treasury
Interior and Commerce Departments
America
Bureau of Mines
Geological Survey
Indiana Fan Breaks Leg After Cheerful Fall
During a basketball game a rabid Indiana fan toppled from his chair and sustained a broken leg. The incident sparked lighthearted commentary on Indiana passion and the potential for more serious injuries, such as a harmed vocal cord.
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Indiana
Grapefruit circuit nickname sparks citrus quips in spring
A witty jab about baseball's spring training league the grapefruit circuit contrasts lemons in lineups with Germany’s humor per Goebbels more broadly reflecting wartime tone and political ribbing.
Massachusetts Boss Debates Working Wives Policy
An employer weighs whether Massachusetts should permit working wives, arguing the policy reflects his prerogative and control over household roles. The unsettled issue centers on business influence versus social expectations for gender labor divisions.
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Massachusetts
Snowbound Doctor Returns A Stranger To Life
In a blizzard a country doctor saves a near-frozen stranger, Eric Kane, a federal dam project chief engineer. Kane survives with coaching from Dr. Farrell while Alan Warren wrestles with thanks and a possible career offer from Dr. Peterson.
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Alan Warren
Emily Warren
Alan
Eric Kane
DR. Farrell
Emily
Dr. Peterson
Olivia
Price's
Kane
Farrell
Random Q and A Trivia Set from 1930s
A collection of quiz style questions and answers covers absolute zero censorship crime costs film storm scenes in Suez filming locations animal terms for young female sheep and old age pension recipients in the United States as of November 1938. It cites Van der Haas and the University of Leyden and notes dramatic desert scenes near Hollywood Yuma and studio shoots.
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Vander Johannes de Haas
University of Leyden
United States
Law Enforcement Committee
The
American Bar Association
Suez
Hollywood
Yuma
Ariz
Hollywood Studios
A. Gimmers
U. S
Alaska
Hawaii
Public Forum Letters Encouraged for Current Events
The Public Forum invites signed letters on current events. Writers' signatures appear with the contribution. Please keep letters brief to allow multiple submissions each day.
Ohio Coal Trade Urged to Gain Equal Freight and Market Access
J A Farrell of Athens Ohio argues for government ownership of natural resources to aid Ohio coal producers. He cites foreign fuel competition high freight costs and calls for fair lake freight terms, better rates, and regulated resources to support miners and railroads. He references Heath S Clark and 1938 Mechanization findings on fuel substitutes and aggregate coal demand.
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Hocking Valley
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
National Coal Association
Heath S. Clarck
Mechanization
Messenger Service Bureau Notice
Copy of a public instruction from The Messenger's Service Bureau at Washington DC about addressing questions of fact to MES SENGER'S SERVICE BUREAU 1013 13th St Washington The Editor states legal and medical advice cannot be provided nor extensive research undertaken.
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Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Debunking myths on marking babies and hair growth
Health expert letters debunk rumors about marking unborn children and hair growth. A five month old baby may nod its head from fatigue or imitation, not from maternal stress or superstitions. No nervous link exists between mother and child.
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Sparta
Greece
Birthday of Dover Resident Celebrated with Surprise Party
In Chauncey Mrs Rohanna Cochran observed her 70th birthday Friday night at her W Main Street home. Friends gathered for quilting and a refreshment course was served by Wilma Kranyik and Sue Donaldson. Attendees included Mrs Leo Martin and son Bobby, Mrs Maggie Sweazy, Mrs Minnie Palmer, Mrs Percy Wood, Mrs Bessie Cunning ham, Mrs Lydia Spearry, Mrs Mary Dew, Mrs Lizzie Harvey, Mrs Charles Yeager, Susan Donaldson, Wilma Kranyik and Mrs Cochran.
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Chauncey
Rohanna Cochran
W. Main St
Wilma Kranyik
Sue Donaldson
Leo Martin
Bobby
Maggie Sweazy
Minnie Palmer
Percy Wood
Bessie Cunningham
Lydia Spearry
Mary Dew
Lizzie Harvey
Charles Yeager
Susan Donaldson
Cochran
Chauncey Personal And Social Mention
Chauncey residents report visits from Noah S Harvey and family to sister Lettie Buckley in Athens after her fall. Pauline Donaldson Amesville spent weekend in Chauncey visiting sister Susan Donaldson and Wilma Kranyik. Joe Hutch Haydenville visited Millfield at the Triplett home. Clifford Shafer Columbus-empl spent weekend with his Chafer parents. Alice Dew Reed Wheeling visits Chauncey mother Mary Dew in Jacobs Ave.
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Chauncey
Noah S. Harvey
Frances
Mary Helen
Athens
Lettie Buckley
Pauline Donaldson
Amesville
Susan Donaldson
Wilma Kranyik
Joe Hutch
Haydenville
Millfield
Arthur Triplett
Darrel Witham
Glouster
Stella Witham
Clifford Shafer
Columbus
Carl Shafer
Alice Dew Reed
Wheeling
Mary Dew
Jacobs Ave
Bridge Club Sees Twelve Attend in Greens Run Home
Mrs Myrtle Olbers hosted the Greens Run bridge club at Mrs Mary Davis home in Jacksonville. Three tables played with Lizzie Patton winning high score, Mary Davis second, Lena Safreed lowest. travel prize went to Davis. Next hostess is Mrs Lulu Curry.
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Chauncey
Myrtle Olbers
Mary Davis
Jacksonville
Lizzie Patton
Lena Saheed
Lulu Curry
Margaret Simpkins
Eileen Leake
Bess Sayre
Eleanor Sharick
Mona Scurlock
Lena Safreed
Helen Sanders
Bertha Sanders
Juanita Rapp
Pastor to Show Slides on Missionary Work in China
Rev. Robert Lawrence of the M. E. Church will screen picture slides at the church Wednesday at 8 p m about missionary work in China. The mid week prayer meeting precedes at 7 o'clock and the public is invited.
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Chauncey
Robert Lawrence
M. E. Church
China
Chauncey Dew Undergoes Appendectomy at Athens Hospital
Chauncey Dew son of Mrs Mary Dew of Jacobs Ave underwent an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens Friday. His condition is reported as favorable.
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Chauncey
Thomas Dew
Mary Dew
Jacobs Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Mrs Homer Tracy Hosts Weekend Guests
Mrs Homer Tracy entertained a weekend group from Columbus and Nelsonville including Mr and Mrs Thomas Tracy Mr and Mrs Robert Carpenter Mr and Mrs Lewis Tracy Clarence Tracy and Mr and Mrs Elsworth Tracy.
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Chauncey
Homer
Thomas Tracy
Robert Carpenter
Lewis Tracy
Clarence Tracy
Columbus
Elsworth Tracy
Nelsonville
Former Athens Albany native speaks at Shrine Club Luncheon
S. D. Webb, longtime Columbus resident, spent winter in Florida and served as after-dinner speaker at the Shrine Club Luncheon in Orlando on March 9. Attendees included Shriners from nearly every state. Orlando club president is Raymond F. Maguire, a prominent local businessman.
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Florida
Carpenter
S. D. Webb
Athens
Albany
Columbus
Shrine Club
Orlando
Shriners
Raymond F. Maguire
Rome Farm Youths Plan Activities
The Rome F F A Chapter met with 30 members present. The Pest Hunt ends March 15 with prizes of 2.00 for first 1.00 for second and 0.50 for third. The chapter sponsors a variety show at Rome High Thursday night March 16 featuring music dancing skits and monologues. Eight members attended a machine show in Athens on March 9. A spring project on livestock or crops is being discussed and the fifth annual banquet will be held early April.
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Stewart
Rome
Athens
Birthday Dinner Honors Millfield Granddaughter Helen Sanders
Mr. and Mrs. William Wemmer hosted a chicken dinner at their Millfield home Sunday for Helen Sanders on her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sanders and daughter Sandra Lu, Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Patton, David Morgan, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wemmer.
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Millfield
William Wemmer
Helen Sanders
Charles Sanders
Sandra Lu
Grover C. Patton
David Morgan
W. H. Wemmer
Chauncey Esther Class Party Moves to Tonight at Mrs Harvey’s
The Chauncey Esther Class of the M. E. Church will hold its party tonight at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Harvey on Ellis Avenue. The meeting was shifted from Wednesday night to this evening.
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Chauncey
Esther
M. E. Church
Lizzie Harvey
Ellis Ave
Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Benefit Party
The Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge hosts a benefit party at the K of P Hall tonight at 8 o clock. Proceeds support lodge activities and community efforts in Chauncey.
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Chauncey — Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge
Chauncey
K. of P. Hall
Local Scouts and Club News Highlight Residents
Janet Bing Kathleen Murphy Mary Margaret Kelley and Tessa Woolley appear as active Girl Scouts in the month. Mrs Neil D Thomas hosts the Lydia Lash Evans Club at 12 Maplewood Drive. Mildred Steward Carpenter wins first prize in a Southeastern Ohio Test Farm contest theme.
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Janet Bing
Kathleen Murphy
Mary Margaret Kelley
Tessa Woolley
Neil D. Thomas
Maplewood Drive
Lydia Lash Evans
Mildred Steward Carpenter
Southeastern Ohio Test Farm
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Price
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George Clark
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J. A. Farrell
Richland Ave
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Dover
Clara D. Thompson
Girls Glee Club
Anna May Fenzel
Elizabeth Earhart
Natalie Bryan
Frances Leonard
Louise Baughman
Marie Richter
Bertha Moore
Cladys Lantz
Ruth Sawyer
L. G. Worestell
F. W. Bush
M. E. Twiss
W. H. McKee
C. H. Welch
Jennie O’dell
Irma E. Voigt
Charles O’bleness
Prof. Simpson
Dewey Goddard
Harold Mardis
Shadyside
Helen Sharp
G. W. Shafer
Thearle Shafer
Hoboken
Gail Quest
Julia Porter
Sailor Boys
Earle Cuzzins
Pickaninny
Gladys Jones
Erma Comstock
Blanche Riley
Paul Hall
Edward Wise
Harold Wise
Angella Woods
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