The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. Info
Publisher Gordon K Bush and Gen Mgr Charles H Harris lead The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. as members of major newspaper associations. The paper, issued weekday afternoons with a Sunday edition, lists ad rates, obituaries, and subscription prices for several Ohio counties. It operates under the Athens Post Office designation.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Joan W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Duke's Freckles comic urges highway safety message
The Messenger praises Merrill Blosser for Freckles and His Friends a modern strip teaching road safety. A story shows two rivals driving after a late date nearly colliding with an oncoming truck illustrating the constant risk on roads. The piece notes young drivers are most dangerous and applauds the strip for promoting safer highways.
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Brooks
Merrill Blosser
Blosser
Freckles
Push for roadside market inspection gains support in Ohio
The article argues for widespread backing of roadside market inspections in Ohio. It notes decades of existing inspections for food dealers, highlights the need for quality and sanitation standards, and warns that some larger markets may mislead customers despite price expectations. It emphasizes dealers' obligation in the food business.
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Ohio
Moviegoing Persists Amid Spanish Civil War Turmoil
The article notes Spain endures civil war devastation yet cinema attendance remains high as patrons, despite personal losses and danger, continue to flock to theaters. It cites American film companies reporting steady patronage and enduring theater life amid chaos and violence.
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Spain
Carlyle
Science reshapes beef tenderness with heat and UV treatment
After three years at the Mellon Institute, a new process tenderizes all beef grades by heating beyond normal and using ultraviolet radiation to kill bacteria. The method promises a full grade rise in palatability and could reach 40 million dinner tables, provoking praise for science.
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Mellon Institute
Garner as Silent Centerpiece of 1940 Democratic Hopes
Westbrook Pegler portrays Senator Garner as a rising yet quiet force in national politics. He notes Garner’s conservative, anti extravagance stance and loyalty to the Roosevelt administration while avoiding openly seeking the nomination. The piece likens Garner to Coolidge, highlighting his experience as a country banker, legislative know how, and steady, orthodoxy driven campaign potential.
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Washington
Garner
Ivy League
Farley
Roosevelt
Cal" Coolidge
Lord Byron
Mr. Garner
Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene
Bruce Catton writes on how the U S Conciliation Service quietly guides industrial relations. It prevented 339 threatened strikes involving 230 000 workers and aided in about 2 300 disputes affecting nearly 1 500 000 workers with 90 percent satisfaction. The service operates with no authority but influence through public opinion, and its 50 conciliators work constantly to avert strikes.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Congress
U. S. Conciliation Service
Labor Department
Conciliation Service
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Halifax Street Confusion Prompts Local Mapping Effort
A Halifax street carries three names causing navigation issues for residents and visitors. City planners and the local mapping office discuss standardizing signage to reduce confusion and improve wayfinding across neighborhoods.
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Halifax
The
U. S
Card Sharps Banned on American Line Vessels
The article notes a New Deal at sea with regulations to banish card sharpers aboard American Line ships in the future, signaling tighter controls of gambling aboard transatlantic liners.
Andrew Mellon remembered for removing beef from beefsteak
The remark frames Andrew Mellon as a reformer who reduced the cost of living by trimming meat prices, contrasting him with the legacy of Alexander Hamilton and highlighting a nontraditional policy impact.
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Andrew Mellon
the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Damaged dam and desperate surgery in a floodlit shack
In a wrecked power plant area Alan directs urgent medical work on injured miners inside a lit office turned operating room. Emily battles fear and memory as Eric risks a fire by a teetering acetylene lamp above Alan during a tense near miss.
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Alan
Eric
Burke
Fric
Weber
Farrell
Grady
Kane
Farirell
Father Johnson
Baker
Ace
First U S President Declared Washington Not First?
The U S State Department issued an official opinion on May 9 1932 declaring George Washington the first President of the United States under the federal Constitution. The piece also covers public school teacher salaries, U S securities, Colosseum purpose, defense vs social security spending, Fair Labor Standards Act overtime, six mechanical powers, and surrealism.
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George Washington
U. S
U. S. State Department
United States of America
United States
Colosseum
Rome
Federation of Tax Administrators
Questions Answered by The Messenger Service Bureau
The notice invites readers to send questions to The Messenger Service Bureau at 1018 13th St Washington DC with eight three cent stamps for a reply. It states legal and medical advice cannot be provided and no extended research will be undertaken.
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Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
Messenger's Service Bureau
13Th St
Esther Wilson wins 4 H clothing club writing contest
Esther L Wilson a 4 H clothing club graduate entered a news writing story contest in the Bureau Farmers. Hiram Chase of Carpenter asked a caller about a piece of overalls left on a fence near the chicken house. B O Skinner Wilmington College president spoke at a Boy's Night event. Amy Weiher was elected Pallas Club president and plans were made for the Amesville Presbyterian Church hundredth annual meeting.
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Esther L. Wilson
4-H Club Clothing Club
Bureau Farmers
Hiram Chase
Carpenter
B. O. Skinner
Wilmington College
Athens
Men’s Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church
Amy Weiher
Pallas Club
Amesville Presbyterian Church
Scout Honors and Service Members Return Home
Scouts Gordon Bush and Harold Graham completed life saving tests for Eagle Scout prep in Parkersburg. Sgt Paul Frebault, director of the 50th Coast Artillery band, returned from France to Jacksonville to his mother Mrs. Paul Frebault Sr. Paul Frebault and Lt Francis Frebault served overseas. Hubert Frebault served seven months in aviation but did not go overseas. Annette Kellerman appeared in Queen of the Sea at the Majestic. Charlie Chaplin showed Shoulder Arms. Parlor Bedroom and Bath screened at Athens Opera House.
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Gordon Bush
Harold Graham
Parkersburg
Paul Frebault
50Th Coast Artillery Band
France
Jacksonville
Francis Frebault
Hubert Frebault
Health Hints on Glands and Thyroid Activity
The article explains how body glands regulate metabolism tissue growth and repair. It highlights the thyroid gland as key, noting effects of deficiency and excess, symptoms of hyperthyroidism and age related differences, and modern measurement and treatment options.
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Pituitary
Joseph C. Aub
Alimony Word Origin Traced to Latin Alimonia
The term alimony derives from the Latin alimonia meaning nourishment or sustenance. This linguistic note explains the source of a legal financial support term used in divorce and separation contexts.
Chauncey Leader Attends Board Meeting in Athens
Chauncey Miss May How ard a teacher in Chauncey Dover Schools and Sec tional Program Chairman of the Middle Grades for the Southern Ohio Education Association attended a Board of Directors and program chairmen meeting at the Women's Faculty Club in Athens. The session focused on planning the association convention program slated for October and ended with a luncheon at Howard Hall.
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Chauncey
May Howard
Chauncey- Dover
Southeastern Ohio Education Association
Association
Women's Faculty Club
Athens
Howard Hall
Family Group Honors Mrs. Phillips Birthday in Chauncey
A Chauncey gathering at Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips home celebrated her 101st birthday anniversary as a surprise with Grover Bean of Millfield sharing honors. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pyle, the Allen family, the Funk family, Vera Nixon, and others, with a buffet dinner and games in the afternoon.
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Chauncey
Elizabeth Phillips
Grover Bean
Millfield
Phillips
Charles Pyle
Geraldine Allen
Betty
Jo Ann
Jean
Lucille
William Funk, Jr
Genine
Patricia Sue
Marlene Ann
Vera Nixon
William Baxter
James Elliott
Mansfield
Ohio
Elmer Phillips
Social and Personal Gleanings From The Plains Area
Mrs. Carrie Channell hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Channell and family. The Plains residents visited Outville Ohio relatives while Don Nelson of Cuyahoga Falls stayed with his parents. The Plains group also visited Mrs Channell’s mother and Mrs Lew Jones. Mrs Grant Michael’s health shows slight improvement. Other locals including Gene Coon, Louise Tribe, Helen Nelson and Leta Mae traveled to Columbus for various engagements.
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Chauncey
Carrie Channell
the Plains
Glen Channell
Dale Channell
Mansfield
Irene Jackson
William Stalder
Dad
Wade Meadows
Outville
Ohio
Don Nelson
Cuyahoga Falls
L. D. Nelson
Orbiston
Helen Nelson
Leta Mae
The
Plains
Columbus
Revival services to continue at Morristown Holiness Church
Continue revival services led by Rev. B. C. Brown at the Morristown Holiness Church this week. Attendance was strong over the weekend and Sunday School drew 96 participants. Mrs. A. P. Nichols and daughters Melva and Merle of Huntington, West Virginia, will arrive to assist and stay through next Sunday.
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Chauncey
B. C. Browning
Morristown
Holiness Church
A. P. Nichols
Melva
Merle
Huntington
W. Va
Child Improving at Children's Hospital in Columbus
Chauncey, Ohio. Shirley Ruth Leffler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Leffler of Chauncey, is improving slowly at Children s Hospital Columbus. She was moved there last week for treatment and Sunday Walter Leffler and his father Charles Leffler Sr of Chauncey visited Shirley Ruth in Columbus.
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Chauncey
Shirley Ruth Leffler
Walter Leffler
Children’s Hospital, Columbus
Charles Leffler
Columbus
Shirley Ruth
Sportsmen Attend Show and Cleveland Hockey Game
Chauncey Dr. C N Sanders H O McDaniel Charles Sanders Andy Anderson Harold Morrison and John Blower attended a Sportsman Show in Columbus and then traveled to Cleveland for a hockey game.
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Chauncey
Dr. C. N. Sanders
H. O. McDaniel
Charles Sanders
Andy Anderson
Harold Morrison
John Blower
Columbus
Cleveland
Large Congregations Attend Revival Services at Trimble
Rev Fred Garner preached at Trimble Church of Christ revival with the sermon The Kingdom of God Is Within You. Progressive Class sang and the Gloucester Junior Choir planned Wednesday night performance. 128 attended Sunday School with a large men’s class. visitors came from Fernsdale, Gloucester, Jacksonville, Millerfield, Chauncey, Greens Run and Taylor Ridge.
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Chauncey
Fred Gardner
Trimble
Fernsdale
Glouster
Jacksonville
Millerfield
Greens Run
Taylor Ridge
Revival Continues at The Plains Naz arene Church
Revival services in The Plains Church of the Nazarene conducted by Elmer Spencer and Evan Edwards of Athens will continue each night this week. Rev Drell Goff serves as pastor of the Nazarene Church.
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Chauncey
Plains Church of the Nazarene
Elmer Spencer
Evan Edwards
Athens
Drell Goff
the Nazarene Church
Sayre Son Undergoes Mastoid Operation in Columbus
Chauncey Dean Sayre of Concord underwent a mastoid operation at White Cross Hospital Columbus last week. He was taken to the hospital by Dr. C. N. Sanders. His condition is much improved.
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Chauncey
Dean Sayre
Silas Sayre
Concord
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
C. N. Sanders
Bass Catcher at Millfield Lands 2 Pound Largemouth
Chauncey Duncan of Millfield reportedly caught a two pound bass while fishing Sunday at the reservoir.
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Chauncey
Dick Duncan
Millfield
Mrs Thomas Ruse Leaves Mercy Hospital Recovery
Mrs Thomas Ruse, who recently underwent an operation at Mercy Hospital in Columbus, has been returned to her home in Millfield.
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Hospital
Chauncey
Thomas Rusesell
Mercy Hospital
Columbus
Millfield
Long Bottom News Notes
J E Tors ence was called to Parkersburg for his sister Frances Quick ill in Camden-Clark Hospital. Mrs Esta Guillaum and Mr and Mrs Oscar visited care for Belle Whiteside. Everett Connolly moved his family in with Tom Coleman. Mrs Amanda Chambers left to visit Dana W Va relatives. Lulu Newlan moved to Ulysses Rose farm. Rev Henry Arnott visited relatives. Shade River reports anglers. Ruth Pryor ill with pneumonia in Belleville. Clyde Lawrence called to Pittsburgh to work as striker on steamer Victory.
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Long Bottom
J. E. Torsence
Parkersburg
Frances Quick
Camden-Clark Hospital
Esta Guillaum
Kansas City
Oscar
Akron
Belle Whiteside
Everett Connolly
Tom Coleman
Amanda Chambers
Dana
W. Va
Lulu Newlan
Ulysses Rose Farm
Henry Arnott
Belpre
Shade River
L. J. Myers
Belleville
Ruth Pryor
Clyde Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Victory
Eden Personal and Brief Social Notes
Eden notes record Eden Eldon Blake and family in Greenfield on business. Clinton Holesinger move from Will Warner farm to Charles Blake property. John Matheny moved from Indian Run to his wife’s Joppa property. Will Warner and Parkersburg guests visit Bert Shultz. William Daughtery moved to Will Warner farm. Sid Randolph ill. P. R. Randolph sold hogs to Mr. Clifton at Little Hocking. Full moon brings best herring catches with record yields in October’s second week.
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Eden
Eldon Blake
Greenfield
Clinton Holesinger
Will Warner
Charles Blake
John Matheny
Indian Run
Joppa
Parkersburg
Bert Shultz
William Daughtery
Sid Randolph
P. R. Randolph
Mr. Clifton
Little Hocking
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Inland Daily Press Association
United Press
Westbrook Pegler
Bruce Catton
Mr. Steelman
Athens Messenger
Mrs
Doc ' Ty
Tom Horner
CEA Service, Inc
Alan Warren
Emily Warren
Eric Kane
DR. Farrell
Emily
Gloria
Annette Kellerman
the Majestic
Charlie Chaplin
Opera House
DR. Morris Fishbein
Miss Howard
Mrs. Phillips
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