Athens Messenger and Herald Publishing Details
The Athens Messenger published weekdays except Saturday with a Sunday morning edition by Athens press group. It lists publishers Gordon K Bush and Frederick W Bush, editor Charles H Harris, and a circulation of 106,000 across five counties. It notes association memberships and subscription rates for Ohio residents.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K Bush
Charles H Harris
No Sul
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Logan-Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Remembering the Nation’s Soldier Dead Across Wars
The passage honors Revolutionary War, Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War I soldiers, urging annual memorial observances. It recalls Gettysburg, Washington, Lincoln, Patrick Henry, and John McCrae, linking graves and legacies to national memory and Bicentennial reflections.
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Spain
Retirement of Meigs County Ragman C A Hartley Remains Optimistic
C A Hartley veteran Meigs County newspaperman retires from active service after fifty years of chronicling life in the Ohio River district. He looks forward with interest rather than regret, noting the past is a background for present work and the future holds continued ties to the people he served.
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G. A. Hartley
Meigs County
Pomeroy Bend
C. A. Hartley
Ohio River
Hartley
Thought for Today Quote From Luke on Children
A brief religious excerpt recalls Jesus inviting children and stating the kingdom of God belongs to them. The passage emphasizes welcome and faith, reflecting on humble obedience and spiritual receptivity.
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Jesus
God
New York Gossip Bits From May Front Pages
Notes on Peggy Hopkine Joyce and other city figures seed this column. Shaw’s latest flop and theater ads draw laughs, while fashion and leisure trends shift toward gray flannel golf wear. Tourist tips highlight Riverside Church’s 400-foot carillon observatory and a punchy gin rickey program from Los Angeles.
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New York
Riverside Church
Hudson
Los Angeles
Questions and Answers from the Athens Messenger Bureau
Readable Q and A column shows the Athens Messenger Information Bureau offering free answers on any subject except legal medical or financial advice. It lists contributors and sample queries about Lindberghs tour associates, Caruso radio broadcasting, Prohibition in the Philippines, electricity in theaters, Soviet literature, wedding customs, and heights of Washington and Lincoln.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskly
Washington, D.C
Messenger
The Owl and the Poet’s View of Birds
A verse excerpt portrays a hard living mother owl blamed by smaller birds. The speaker laments social scorn and peril while defending maternal care for her young amidst hostile neighbors and predatory threats. The piece frames birds in a harsh, moral fable about loyalty and survival.
Cartoon explainer links McGovern boxing feats and mythic island tale
The piece recalls Terry McGovern winning bantamweight, featherweight, and lightweight titles between 1899 and 1900, then veers to a dramatic legend of Tokaboko Island and mass martyrdom. It ends with a note on the upcoming sale price of a flower.
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Palmer
England
Hartford
Conn
George Dixon
New York
Frank Erne
McGovern
Tokaboko
Pappenburg
Japan
Public Forum Letters on River Pollution and War Time Memories
A pair of reader letters discuss river pollution and waste disposal along streams and the need for modern solutions and conservation. A second message recalls a mother’s wartime sacrifices and hardships, including family losses, early bridge crossings, and daily costs in the 1860s.
Word Booklet Hereia A concise guide to correct speech and writing
Offers readers a concise guide to correct speech and writing in English. It covers mispronounced words misspelled terms and misused phrases with clear, brief explanations for all readers. Collect a copy for six cents or eight stamps for return handling.
Favors House Mothers In Fraternity Houses
Athens Citizen urges installation of house mothers in all fraternity and sorority houses in Athens. The writer compares with colleges where house mothers improve behavior, maintain property, and foster a home atmosphere. Aimed at teaching polite conduct, hosting visitors, and presenting gentlemenly manners to neighbors. May 21, 1932.
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Athens
Mother then and now
Editor notes Mother's Day reflections recalling a 1836 marriage and a family of 12, with ten sons and two daughters. The writer contrasts past and present childrearing, describing self-sufficient rural life, sheep raising, flax, home weaving, and a faithful mother who guided all tasks.
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the Messenger
Abe
Block-Aid System aids the unemployed described by Straus
Jesse Strauss urges radio support for New Yorks Block-Aid System of relief. The Block-Aid divides city blocks into units to care for those in need, each within its own boundaries. Straus notes that the poor often give more to others in need than the wealthy can imagine.
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Big City
Albertina Rasch
Mary and
Kathleen Vanney
Atlanta
Melva Cornell
Santa Barbara
Vida McLain
Portland
Ove
Virginia Bethel
Yakima
Valere Huff
San Francisco
Cat and
Dorothy Lane
Amsterdam
WN. C
Liza Guigen
Richmond
Jesse
Straus
New York
Mr. Straus
Speakeasies Grow Into Real Business In New York
Statistics show New York speakeasies replacing saloons with three speakeasies per old saloon now a real business. They pay six million dollars yearly in rent for basement access and employ 213 million dollars in wages.
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New York
One thing may be said for the old fashioned saloon
The passage contrasts the old fashioned saloon with speakeasies, noting that the former drew few young respectable women while the latter attract many, suggesting that breaking the law holds a certain appeal for some Americans.
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New York
Doctor robbed as companion vanishes on lonely highway
An elderly New England physician and a young woman were stopped by armed men who beat the doctor robbed him and abducted the woman. Police have found neither the car nor the highwaymen nor the missing young lady. The physician admits he knows little about her.
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New England
Athens News Highlights From Local Events
Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R visited Nelsonville for a regular meeting hosted by Mrs J M Hyde. Dr Daniel McGurk new First M E Church pastor to speak on What Must Business do to be Saved at Chamber luncheon. Ohio Building Association League expects fall business boom while coal strikes and farmers finances hinder county gains. Logan's Gerhard Chutes spoke on Athens High platform with audience predicting a bright future in cartooning. A Homer pigeon followed W B Bentz from Alfred to Guysville then Athens, ending up at his home. Athens Opera House speaker urged street cleanup good lights and railroad access plus an Athens M C A building with local brick. Germany cited as industrial success using German-made products. Alpha Gamma Delta sorority active members surprised alumnae at Mrs Foster home with a beauty glass dish.
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Daniel McGurk
M. EB
Chamber of Commerce
Opera House
Athens
Germany
Woolley Renominated by Republicans for Prosecuting Attorney
John J. Woolley was renominated by the Republican party for the office of prosecuting attorney by a very large majority, signaling strong party support and confidence in his leadership.
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John J. Woolley
Memberships Rise at Commercial Club as Deadline Near
Up to 1 o'clock today 335 memberships were enrolled at the Commercial Club. A number of good citizens are still out for reasons known to themselves but expect to enroll later.
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Commercial Club
Dish-Washing Blues and a Daughter’s Burden
A nurse-like confidant recalls a family where a girl Nettie refuses traditional home duties to seek office work and independence. The tale rails against gendered expectations as Nettie battles fatigue while parents clash over future roles and finances. The piece frames dishwashing as a nationwide moral issue and urges guidance.
Nonstate Delegates Power in Democratic Convention
A few thousand nonstate residents in Alaska DC Hawaii the Philippines Puerto Rico Canal Zone Virgin Islands and more carry six delegates each or two from the District. Their votes equal a major state’s influence and could sway the presidential nomination. Roosevelt aims to corral these 38 votes as preconvention contests heat up.
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Rodney Dutcher Messenger
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District of Columbia
Hawaii
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Canal Zone
Virgin Island
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
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Texas
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Guam
Samoa
Houston
al Smith
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Smith
Police warning after risky encounter in lonely area
Police advise caution following a report involving a young woman and a man in a secluded place. They warn against offering a ride or letting her light a cigarette as a safety precaution and urge the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
First cracks in empire as dominions seek independence
De Valera and Albert 8. Van Hees push against oath of allegiance to the King in Ireland and South Africa. Historians may note this as a crack in the British Empire, risking a shift from a strong commonwealth to weaker, scattered realms.
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de Valera
Dai
South Africa
Albert
van Hees
Oxford
Britain
Australia
House Lawmaker Relatives on Payroll Questioned
Washington inquiry finds at least 100 House members employ family on the public payroll as secretaries or in other roles. Some relatives allegedly receive salaries without real work, prompting calls for reform amid an era of frugal government spending.
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Washington
House of Representatives
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