The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger dates 1825 to 1929 with weekday editions and a 100000 population reach across five counties in Southeastern Ohio. It lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and staff, and notes affiliations with several press associations. Subscription rates show 15 cents weekly by carrier and yearly mail options.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & LD Fpting CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Ohio
Soil's New Deal Garden Promises Spring Freshness
The piece urges turning to garden work to lift spirits and shift national thought toward practicality. It notes green seed beds, potatoes planted after St Patrick’s Day, and the return of spring with sprouting growth and the backache of outdoor labor.
Decker tackles fear after quake with calm radio caution
Col. Charles W. Decker leading medical coordination in southern California warns against panicky, ill informed radio reports after the Friday night quake. He condemns sensational rumors of tidal waves and vast deaths and urges readers to trust newspapers for accurate accounts.
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Charles W. Decker
California
Hoe
Small town pride and the lure of city fame
Louis T. Stone, famed for Winsted nature tales, refused city jobs saying he was "just a small town man." He valued quiet life, open country, and leisure, illustrating why many choose small towns over metropolitan fame and fortune.
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Louis T. Stone
Winsted
Conn
Stone
Decline in Coal Use Expected as Oil and Gas Rise
Surveys project coal energy share dropping toward mid century while oil and gas climb sharply. U S energy demand grows per capita. coal's portion slides from historical highs as oil, gas and water power shape future mix.
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United States
Domestic science husbands may bring both hope and trouble
Dorothy Dix notes that many men enroll in night school domestic science classes to learn cooking sewing and baby care. She argues husbands who help at home could delight women and improve marriages but warns the new skill set may create pride and tension. She questions whether marriages will rise if men become self sufficient cooks and caregivers.
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North Woods
About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
The author notes Dorothy Canfield supports nurseries for very young children. She found toddlers, aged about a year and a half, thriving with trained nurses, regular meals, and naps. The key is children being allowed to live life with minimal direct maternal interference, leading to peaceful, contented behavior.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Dorothy Canfield
Tam
Wheat grains live about seven years says botanists
Botanists state the longest wheat grain life is around seven years, refuting the belief that ancient Egyptian tomb wheat sprouted when planted. Water striders move atop water despite heaviness, a mountain goat fits a six inch ledge, and a velvet scrap can polish silver, shoes, and furniture.
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Ancient
Egypt
Work Starts On Athens State Hospital Dairy Barn
Athens State Hospital begins construction of a new dairy barn with Charles P. Kir ner of this city contracted for the work. A tuberculosis cottage is also planned at the hospital. A pie social was held at Angel Ridge school with Miss Agatha Bridwell as teacher. Mrs W L Slutz and relatives travel to Cincinnati for college vacation.
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Athens State Hospital
Charles P. Kirner
Angel Ridge
Agatha Bridwell
W. L. Slutz
Raymond Slutz
Dorothy Slutz
Cincinnati
Slutz
Earl Slutz
Easter program at First Methodist Church highlights Crucifixion story
Twenty years ago the Winners Boys class at the First Methodist Church led by Mrs H R B Pierce presented a special Easter Sunday Sunday School program. Dean Copeland told the Crucifixion tale as spring arrived on March 21 the first day of spring brought the city into the season.
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First Methodist Church
H. Rb.’ Pierce
Dean Copeland
Storm ends bitter spell with damage in Athens County
Nastiest winter weather brought more cold days ahead. A storm caused damage across Athens County with an outbuilding uprooted on the A L Johnson place. Mr and Mrs P G Hibbard hosted guest George Pilcher of Memphis Tennessee during these events.
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Athens County
A. L. Johnson Place
P. G. Hibbard
George Pilcher
Memphis, Tenn
Curious Wildlife and Historic Notes Create Daily Tidbits
The piece notes sun bathing habits of woodland animals and records that 686 different items were found in crow stomachs. It also mentions John Paul Jones serving as an admiral in the Russian Navy after the American Revolution and that ninety statues in London’s Office of Works require six keepers.
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John Paul Jones
Office of Works
London
Class Entertained at Home in Guysville
Misses Christine and Margaret Pierce hosted M. E. Church Class No. 6 at sister Mrs. Ina Morehead home. Beulah Christy led the program with Alma Ashcraft's prep. After the program and meeting, St Patrick's Day refreshments were served.
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Guysville
Christine
Margaret Pierce
M. E. Church
Ina Morehead
Beulah Christy
Alma Ashcraft
Hazel
Helen Rodehaver
Clarice Cunningham
Beulah
Nola
Louise Christy
Janice Coleman
Frances Norris
Virgene Robinson
Ola Dailey
Faye Tucker
Lulu Willard
Walter Reitz
Bert Symons
Alta Pierce
Community Meeting At Faye Tucker Home
The next gathering will be at the home of Faye Tucker. Reverend Janice Coleman will plan the program.
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Mer Moreheag
Faye Tucker
Ped
Janice Coleman
Gtam
Junior High Plans Spring Frolic
Junior High students finalize plans for the annual Spring Frolic to be presented at the High School Auditorium in April. Eighth and ninth graders will contribute six skits with six leaders in charge, including Wilson, Mira Ethel, Samford, Bertha Albert, John Newcomb, and Miss Lucile. seventh graders will provide girls and boys skits.
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Stade
Whits
Wilson
Mira Ethe
Iris
Samford
Bertha Albert
John Newcomb
Miss Lucife
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