The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. Guide
Page four of The Athens Messenger details publisher Gordon K. Bush and editor Charles H. Harris. It lists memberships with press associations and agencies, notes national representatives, and gives subscription rates for carrier and mail in multiple Ohio counties. It also notes publication schedule and post office classification.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Europe braces as Hitler seizes Czechia and eyes further gains
The article notes Hitler's eastward advance and dismemberment of Czechoslovakia. It observes rising English and French military confidence, possible future conspiracies from Central Europe, and a belief that dictatorial bluff may outlast war.
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Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Europe
England
France
Germany
Italy
Near East
Mussolini
Munich
Another Notable Birthday of the Girl Scouts
On their twenty seventh anniversary Girl Scouts are praised for teaching girls practical skills and civic values while stressing inquiry and independence. Communities seek more volunteers and support to keep programs fresh and accessible to all regions.
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Girl Scout Organization
Juliette Low
Savannah
Georgia
Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler
New York column argues fame distorts writers morals and manners. It notes writers resist conventional politeness, feud with business people, and seek publicity through salons and autograph seekers abroad and at home.
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Westbrook Pegler
Spoils and the Dole Clash Over Government Jobs
An Ohio editorial argues that the spoils system and calls to cut government expenses are intertwined. It asserts Bricker administration seeks economy, warns against claiming all Republicans deserve state payroll jobs, and urges relief costs to be cut to protect national solvency. It cautions against expanding dependence on government aid.
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Bricker
Ohio
Columbus
Washington
Bruce Catton Analyzes Washington Coal Price Fixing
Bruce Catton surveys the National Bituminous Coal Commission as it prepares to set national coal prices. He notes the complexity of cost calculations from 11 000 mines across 22 districts, the need for public hearings, and the aim to keep the industry profitable while ensuring fair regional competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Bituminous Coal Commission
United States
Commission
Coal Act Reformers Push for Amendments as Hearings Begin
About 37 major coal producers formed the Committee for the Amendment of the Coal Act seeking removal of the price fixing clause and a shift to voluntary marketing. Hearings on district cost schedules proceed with final hearings around March 15 and price promulgation likely within months. Railroads brace for higher coal costs as forecasts show a 12 cent per ton rise, affecting their 90 million ton purchase in a tough year.
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Committee For
Washington
The
Coal Commission
Congress
Commission
Fairy Princess and Sir Knight Reignite Old Ties
Emily discovers Eric Kane once knew her in St Louis and the pair recall a ballroom meeting where she played the Fairy Princess to his Sir Knight. Alan, torn between hospital duties and social duties, plans to visit after an urgent appendectomy. Emily fears their marriage will drift into separate worlds as a long unopened letter arrives from St Louis.
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Emily
Eric Kane
St. Louis
Eric
Rosalind
Walt
Kane
Sir Knight
Alan
Sumner
Dr. Farrell
Farrell
Darlin
William Peterson
Garden of the Shah at Chauncey-Dover High
Chauncey-Dover High School students staged The Garden of the Shah with leads Paulina Nye Neil Tippett Alice Dew Mary Lee Savage Audrian Simpkins Leland Southerton Carroll Tippett and Dee Daugherty. A $50 octagon gold piece was found at Pomeroy Courthouse debris. architect Charles Dow admitted planting it for fun. Representative S K Mardis debated the Bible Bill in the Ohio legislature. The highway director announced no more white crosses would be placed at deadly corners, saying some locations looked like a cemetery and hinder safe driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey-Dover High School
Paulina Nye
Neil Tippett
Alice Dew
Mary Lee Savage
Audrian Simpkins
Leland Southerton
Carroll Tippett
Dee Daugherty
Pomeroy
Charles Dow
Wealth and travel facts from early American Q and A
The text notes George Washington as one of the era's wealthiest individuals owning 70 000 acres in Virginia and 40 000 in the near west with an estate valued above five million dollars in modern terms. It also presents questions and answers on aerodynamics, Hudson River navigation to Albany, a travel literature bibliography, and U S river steamers in transoceanic service.
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George Washington
Virginia
Near-West
Congress
Hudson River
Albany
N. Y
Hudson
Edward G. Cox
University of Washington
Seattle
Wash
Twenty Years Ago and Aftermath at Camp Sherman
Ray Sherman, recently discharged from Camp Sherman after overseas duty, is noted among others Herbert Kelley and John Hunley who also faced discharge. Esther Class of the Christian Church met Mrs. W. W. Lee. Social Literary Club elected officers including Mrs. Moler Peters Kerr Roach and Woodworth. Congressman Foster joined Rivers and Harbors Committee. Alice Betts hosted the Narcissus Patrol with guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sherman
Camp Sherman
Herbert Kelley
John Hunley
Esther
The
Christian Church
W. W. Lee
University Terrace
W. E. Moler
W. E. Peters
M. M. Kerr
Clarence Roach
Robert Woodworth
W. E. McVey
C. T. Moore
Tom Cotton
Ralph P. Jennings
Messenger Service Bureau Notice
A brief reader instruction states that questions should be sent with a three cent stamp to The Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 13th St Washington, D C. It declines providing legal or medical advice or conducting extended research.
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Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
Messenger's Service Bureau
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Blood group matching and fertility in married couples
A reader asks whether blood group types three and four must match for children. The doctor explains agglutination and Wassermann test basics, notes that fertility is not strictly tied to groups, and warns syphilis control matters for pregnancy. Blood classifications help in paternity and transfusion compatibility, but do not determine fertility.
Food Relief Commodities Distributed in Chauncey
A Chauncey relief event issued Federal commodities to 262 people including direct relief and old age pensioners. The delivery from the City Building totaled 1310 pounds wheat flour 890 pounds corn meal 384 pounds wheat cereals and 179 pounds rice coordinated by Mayor W D Hines Marshal Lawrence Reeves Clarence Mullins and Rover Trustees Harvey Courtney and William Smart.
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Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Marshal Lawrence Reeves
Clarence Mullins
Rover
Harvey Courtney
William Smart
Chauncey Personal And Social Mention
Chauncey notes report Mrs Vint Cunningham returning from Columbus after visiting relatives. Holt S Courtney has recovered from illness. Elmer Bingman and his wife of Athens were guests of her parents to attend a musical at the Church of Christ. Samuel Mayles from Barberton attended his mother-in-law's funeral. Glen Gardner spent a Saturday in Columbus. Mrs Daniel Fulton will host the Martha Bible Class at Millfield Church of Christ Friday night.
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Chauncey
Delilah Tippie
Glen Gardner
Columbus
Daniel Fulton
Martha Bible
Millfield
Baby Daughter Dies in Chauncey
Chauncey infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wade died Saturday at home. Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 a.m. by W. W. Warren. Burial followed in Hilltop Cemetery. Survivors include the parents grandparents Zack Wade and Albert Perry, great grandparents George Lennigar and Roger Flashty.
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Chauncey
Roselina
Lloyd Wade
W. W. Warren
Hilltop Cemetery
Zack Wade
Happy Hollow
Albert Perry
George Lennigar
Roger Flashty
Cambridge
Ohio
Move Into New Chauncey Home After Sale and Improvements
CHAUNCEY Mrs Charles Shafer and Mr and Mrs Shafer have moved into their new home on Main Street Chauncey after selling their Beau mont property from C A Schoonover. They added a new room improved extensively and built a garage. UNDERGOES OPERATION CHAUNCEY Mrs Mae McGinley Schleigh Columbus formerly of this vicinity and niece of Mrs L L Sweazy Chauncey underwent a goiter operation in Grant Hospital Columbus. Her condition was reported favorable. she is also a niece of George Lennigar Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Charles Shafer
Beaumont
Main St
C. A. Schoonover
Mae McGinley Schleigh
Columbus
L. L. Sweazy
Grant Hospital
Schleigh
George Lennigar
Morristown Church Union Class Attendees Listed
Members of the Morristown Church who attended the Union Class meeting at Lathrop on Sunday include Mr. and Mrs. George Adkins Dorothy McKinney Elaine McKinney Ersel Bullock Geraldine Mullins Francis Hiles and Lewis Adkins.
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Chauncey
Morristown
Lathrop
George Adkins
Dorothy McKinney
Elaine McKinney
Ersel Bullock
Geraldine Mullins
Francis Hiles
Lewis Adkins
Revival Services At Morristown Holiness Church
Revival meetings are in progress at the Morristown Holiness Church under pastor Rev. B. C. Browning. Services begin nightly at seven with special music. Rev. Call from Gallipolis Ferry was the weekend guest and preached Sunday night.
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Chauncey
Morristown
B. C. Browning
Call
Gallipolis Ferry
Returns to Work After Injury at Mine
Chauncey A. L. Preston of Chauncey suffered cuts and bruises when struck by a machine on W. Main St. He is back at work at the Ponasoe mine after a few days’ confinement.
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Chauncey
A. L. Preston
W. Main St
Ponasoe
Public Forum letter on Ohio coal bill and political change
Benedict B. Backley of Glouster writes that the Ohio coal bill should pass despite a defeated candidate who backed change. He recalls early 1939 rallies, optimism, and a March rout, urging continued fight for Burn Ohio Coal Bill.
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the Messenger
Route
Dover Township
Ohio
Morris Harvey
Athens County
Ohio Coal
Capitol
Benedict B. Backley
D. Glouster
Chauncey-Dover High Announces Fourth Six Weeks Honor Roll
Chauncey-Dover High School lists students on the fourth six weeks honor roll. Seniors Betty Jane Courtney Elaine McKinney Velma Horvach Ellen Blackford Irene Ross Roger Gould. juniors Richard McCafferty Olive West. sophomores Norma Jansen Frances Evener Irene Riley. freshmen Jacquelyn Sanders Ruth Lester Lois Ann Shafer Mary Civille Lois Simpson Henrietta Heffken Dorothy Wilson.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Betty Jane Courtney
Elaine McKinney
Velma Horvach
Ellen Blackford
Irene Ross
Roger Gould
Richard McCafferty
Olive West
Norma Jansen
Frances Evener
Irene Riley
Jacquelyn Sanders
Ruth Lester
Lois Ann Shafer
Mary Civille
Lois Simpson
Henrietta Heffken
Dorothy Wilson
Chauncey Mrs L L Sweazy Hosts Dinner Guests
Mrs L L Sweazy of Chauncey entertained guests Sunday at her W Main Street home. Attendees included Mrs Annie Crum and Mrs Boone Hutchinson of Athens, Mr and Mrs Leo Martin and son Bobby of Chauncey, and Mr and Mrs Walter Sweazy with daughters Jo and Mary of Doanville.
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Chauncey
L. L. Sweazy
W. Main St
Annie Crum
Boone Hutchinson
Athens
Leo Martin
Bobby
Walter Sweazy
Mary
Doanville
Advice at 103 Lorain Street
Jacob Noble of Cleveland marks 103 years with counsel to live long, urging a easy lifestyle, self care, and avoiding burnout. The note sits as a local column item noting his centenarian birthday.
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Lorain
Jacob Noble
Cleveland
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Athens Sessenger
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press
Paris
London
Bruce Catton
Doc
Tom Horner
NEA Service, Inc
Alan Warren
Emily Warren
Merrimac
Mella’s
Mr. Maddox
S. K. Mardis
I. M. Foster
Rivers and Harbors
House
Alice Betts
Narcissus Patrol
Girl Scouts
Virginia Dalton
Helen Brown
Frances Lee
Elizabeth James
Erma Betts
Margaret Snow
Jennie Graham
Dorothy Dailey
Helen Woodard
DR. Morris Fishbein
George Clark
Chauncey City
the Public Forum
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