Athena Messenger Ad Rates and Publication Details
The Athens Messenger prints weekday editions with a Sunday morning issue. Publisher Gordon K. Bush manages operations. Charlies H. Harris is editor. Rates listed include carrier 18 cents a week and annual subscriptions across multiple Ohio counties.
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Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bush
ATHENS MESSENGER @ HERALD PRINTING CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr. Charlies H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Relief financing shifts to Ohio cities with new tax votes
Ohio cities gain leverage to match state relief funds after a legislative shift reduces the required extra tax levy approval from 65 percent to a simple majority. Rural districts resisted but now urban areas can approve new taxes to fund relief and recreation programs, aligning with New Deal trends. The outcome of pending extra levy votes remains to be seen.
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Ohio
Columbus
Ohio valley flood control plans gain federal momentum
Residents across the Ohio Valley welcome Congress actions toward flood walls for major cities and giant reservoirs in tributary basins. The plan aims to reduce flood losses over the next decade while creating jobs, though debates over dams persist. Flood protection relies on reforestation, dams, and walls, acknowledging occasional major deluges.
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Ohio Valley
Congress
Ohio River
West Virginia Designates Route 50 as George Washington Highway
The West Virginia Legislature enacted a resolution to designate Route 50 as the George Washington Highway and to place markers. The move follows precedents like the Lincoln National Highway and the Old Trail Route, aiming to boost the route’s visibility and use across the state.
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West Virginia
Athens
United States
Lincoln
Atlantic
Pacific
Ohio
Spinach Tops Kids Picks In Chicago Lunch Survey
W C Washam, director of school lunchrooms in Chicago, surveyed 43 000 students to learn their tastes. Results show 18 000 liked spinach 14 000 were indifferent and 10 000 disliked it. The finding counters the broccoli joke and notes strong spinach appeal.
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W C. Washam
Chicago
Farley's Westward Political Swing Prepares 1939 Shakeup
Raymond Clapper outlines James A. Farley's 16 day tour through 13 states to mark Postal Day in San Francisco Exposition. The Democratic national chairman aims to gauge prospects for a 1940 nomination or a Roosevelt third term, meeting with many party leaders and projecting insights from extensive contacts.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Farley
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Seattle
New York
al Smith
Owen Young
Jim
Jim Farley
Farley and Roosevelt 1940 nomination prospects discussed
The text analyzes James Farley’s potential path to the 1940 nomination. It suggests Farley opposes a Roosevelt third term, would back a Roosevelt run if needed, and may seek an understanding with Roosevelt upon his return. It notes Farley will build support and seek a hint from Roosevelt on openness to his moving forward.
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Farley
Roosevelt
Coolidge
Bruce Catton Delivers Washington Industry Outlook
Washington groups debate Coast Guard control of the Light house Service in a potential 1945 military reorganization. Army leaders warn rapid plane production may outpace fleet needs while Capitol guide Harry Nash logs 40k hours guiding tours, noting tourists now hurry and Easter to fall mark busy season.
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Harry C. Nash
Capitol Building
Mr. Nash
Capitol
Capitol Guides
Congress
Maine WPA workers longest jobs reveal stark contrast
A WPA survey shows nationwide 16.7 percent stay three years or more, while Maine reports only 2.3 percent, the lowest in the country. New York tops at 38 percent for permanent WPA positions.
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Maine
New York
Keep America Out of Foreign Wars Week Declared
June 11 18 designated to keep the nation free of foreign wars. The notice predicts quiet on the world stage during the period. It notes new stars in Hollywood and remarks on primeval matter forming new astronomical figures.
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America
Hitler
Mussolini
Hollywood
Stocking Lengths and Prices Rise in Women’s Fashion
A short, witty note reports women’s stockings growing longer and pricier while humorous quip suggests wives wish men’s sex appeal would rise as well. The item highlights shifts in apparel costs and social banter.
Review for Reviews Huan and the Digest merger timeline
A reader’s Q and A covers the Review for Reviews series and its merger history with Literary Digest in 1937 1938, the transition to Time, and the eventual absorption of The Literary Digest. It also includes sample Qs about Bible authorship a National Guard WWI strength pensions railroad openings waterproofing basements temperance union addresses and WWI training centers.
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Literary Digest
Iterary Digest
Time
Luke
United States
National Guard
U. S
Congress
Garfield
Polk
Tyler
Lucia
Southern Pacific
Great Salt Lake
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Chicago Ave
Evanston
A. Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
Gerstner
Messenger Service Bureau Notice
A notice instructs readers to enclose a three cent stamp for reply on questions of fact to The Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington D C. It states legal and medical advice cannot be given and no extended research will be undertaken.
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Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
13Th St
Washington, D. C
iHealth Hints and Diet by Morris Fishbein
Experts say about half of U S children have spines not straight. The spine is 24 bones linked by ligaments with muscles. posture affects organs and aging reduces erectness. Orthopedic methods include jackets, casts, exercises, extension, and modern bone transplant procedures to brace or restore the spine. Early expert exams help restore normal conditions.
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Morris Fishbein
United States
Albany Rural Social Notes Highlights and Nearby Visits
Albany Rural notes share social visits at Weaver Chapel and townsfolk like the McComas, Elliott, Crossen, and Robinett families. Contents include weekend guests, convalescence, a stillborn birth, and local gatherings plus a curious World War era remark about Big Bertha’s moon range.
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Albany
R. D. No
Orr
Weaver Chapel
James McComas
Carpenter
Lee McComas
Middleport
Mary Robinett
Berton Elliott
Columbus
Lee Elliott
L. F. Miller
Fred Elliott
Grange
New Marshfield
Fernie Porter
Athens
Denver McVay
Marion Martin
Indiana
Floyd Mitchell
James Dickson
Chloe Crossen
Hattie West
Heppy Cross
James Dickson J
Jarrett Martin
Prattie
Pearley West
Eloise
Bell Fought
Richard Fought
Stanley McVay
Thomas Quick
Granville
Carroll Elliott
Tom Dixon
Wales Mill
Janice French mystery pulls Gazette editors into danger
The Falls New York Gazette staff chase a missing society girl Janice French amid a sleet battered city. Editor Tom Ladd and city editor Croswell push to fast track the story while Mary Franklin alerts to a shadowy figure and a police call ends abruptly.
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Mary Franklin
Society
Duke
Janice French
Mary
Lower
New York
New York Morning Gazette
Messenger
Tom Ladd
The
Gazette
Harvard
Orient
Lower Fifth Avenue
City Desk
Duke Martin
Ladd
Pete
Crossie
Padraic Croswell
Janice
Cressie
Tom
Martin
Fifth Avenue
Nick
Crassie
Rhinelander
Nick Hart
Musical Program Presented at Trimble Grade School
Pupils of Jimble Grade School directed by Luella Clifton presented an instrumental program Wednesday afternoon. Guests included parents and students. Performers ranged from clarinet and violin duets to piano solos and an orchestra with listed members.
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Trimble
Jimble
Luella Clifton
Dorothy Ann Johnson
Regina Earich
Eileen Morrison
Dorothy Sharp
Austin McCune
Weddell Grimm
Byron Skinner
Marcella, Johnson
Walter Anderson
Grace Ann Holmes
Mona Jean Antle
Lenora Shiffler
Chester Ray
Egina Barich
Weldon McClellan
Robert Morrison
Irene Miner
Poets Corner Verses and Letters From Readers
Poet entrants must include name and address. The column prints verses and reader letters such as Marguerite Steward of Logan Ohio urging mothers protection and Gladys Clouston of Carbon Hill Ohio sending a get well message to a sister with hopeful lines about walking in the rain.
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Messenger
Marguerite Steward
Logan
Ohio
Pearls for You Poem from Nellie Casey, Athens
A poem from Nellie Casey of Athens Ohio offers a rose and pearls. The speaker promises enduring pearls made from tears and dew as a parting gift.
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Gar den
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