Wise Athens Messenger established 1828 edition details
The Athens Messenger notes its founding in 1828 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1606 to 1828, printed weekday afternoons except Saturdays and weekday mornings. It lists Gore K. Bush as publisher and general manager, Hartia as managing editor, and membership in major press associations. Subscription rates and circulation details are provided along with national representatives and advertising notes.
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Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bush
Rue
Sspnopr Publishing
Gore K. Bush
Mer Cusarese
Hartia
Press Freedom in Peril Under New Deal Judicial Trend
David Lawrence warns that a New Deal majority on the Supreme Court favors administrative absolutism and licenses, threatening press and radio freedom. He urges constitutional amendments to bar government control of media contents and protect free expression against federal overreach. He argues for added protections to the First Amendment and cites radio licensing as a risk.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Congress
New Deal
United States
America
Associated Press
Liquor mishandling hurts Ohio’s status and fiscal standing
Ohio’s liquor control system is denounced as a chronic failure that has eroded public trust and revenue. Critics compare it to federal price controls, noting mismanagement, hoarding excuses, and inconsistent supply leading to high prices, rationing, and store closures. The piece laments the state’s reputation and impact on citizens.
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Ohio
Liquor Control Department
Fume
State Office
Office of Price Administration
Washington
John W. Bricker
State Department
Roosevelt
Anything May Happen In The 1944 Presidential Election
The article argues that 11 million service members and many young women will impact the 1944 vote through absentee ballots. With no precedent for this circumstance, the woman voter could become decisive. It notes the 1940 turnout around 50 million, possibly rising to 55 million, while armed forces may shift trends.
Noise Abatement Week Highlights Sleep Needs During War
The piece urges respect for night and day sleep as War production hinges on rest. It notes workers around the clock and private businesses facing longer, nerve wracking hours. It calls for quieter nights to enable healthful sleep for families and workers throughout the war period.
Corning High School Commencement Exercises Recap
Corning High School held its commencement in the school auditorium on May 25 at 8 pm. The program included a band, invocations, choruses, salutatory and valedictory remarks, an address by Dr. E F Lewis, and the presentation of diplomas and scholastic awards.
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Ohio State University
Columbus
P. G. Gannett
Corning Schools
James Miller
Board of Education
S. J. Benedict
Corning
G. E. Tucker
Eugene Pierce
Mona June Wright
Jean Post
Jack Mindigo
Francis
Public Forum letter asks prayers for rain in Ohio
The Messenger asks churchgoers in Ohio to pray to Our Father in Heaven for restraint of rain and for growing weather at once. Signed by George Luther from Jacksonville dated May 25.
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Ohio
George Luther Jacksonville
News Your Dad Read: Tracks Removed and Local Updates
News notes street car track removal on Fulton St south end. Reforestatian Army Company 505 camp setup in Hocking County under Capt. Lamar Weaver. Civil War Monument upgrades at Pomeroy. Nelsonville senior high play cast list. Political headlines hint at 1924 party split. Rhur battle death toll and injuries reported. Piano endurance record attempt by J W Waterbury in Newcastle PA. Athens High School diplomas list with numerous graduates.
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W. H. Bartoe
Nelsonville
Fulton St
Company 505
Reforestatian Army
Hocking County
Lamar Weaver
Quigley Sends Mother’s Day Greeting From Australia
Mrs. Laura Quigley received a cablegram last week from her son John Quigley who is somewhere in Australia sending warm Mothers Day greetings.
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Laura Quigley
John Quigley
Australia
May Day Procession at St Bernard Church Sunday Night
The annual May Day procession at St Bernard Catholic Church starts at 8 o clock Sunday. It begins at the school and ends at the church with a crowning of the Virgin Mary. Graduation exercises follow with graduates in black robes and caps, marching in the procession.
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St. Bernard Catholic
St. Bernard Parochial
Anthony Tague
Rosalee Martin
Patricia Fail
Edmund Nash
Walter Seimer
Eugene Bannivich
King Gustav Shines In Crisis Through Sweden’s War Stance
In Stockholm, 85 year old King Gustav demonstrated decisive influence during a wartime standoff. He publicly supported letting a German division pass through Sweden to aid Finland, taking responsibility and steering the nation without tripping neutrality. The move calmed fears of Russian aggression and showcased the king’s political power.
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Stockholm
Gustav
Sweden
Per Albin Hansson
Social Democratic Party
Social Democrats
Finland
Russia
Memorial Day Services By American Legion Post Planned
Memorial Day events will be held Sunday by the American Legion Post with flags and flowers placed on graves. Members meet at the hall at 8 30 am then depart at 9 for ceremonies at Dew Cemetery Hatfieldtown Rendville St Bernard Church Millertown Monroe with grave flags at Chapel Hill and Beach Grove but no service due to gas rationing.
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American Legion Post
Hall
Dew Cemetery
Hatfieldtown
Rendville
St. Bernard Catholic Church
Millertown
Monroe
Chapel Hill Cemetery
Beach Grove
Legionnaires
Plane Bonding Battle Ends In A Desperate Jump
Beth Carter and Brit tighten bonds on the captors and plan a split from the crashing plane. Beth straps into a parachute, makes a final jump toward the island as danger looms, while Brit pilots toward safety and an uncertain rescue.
Vinton Social And Personal Highlights
Pfc Philip Edmins ton of Camp Holabird Baltimore spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Clayte Edmins ton. Miss Anna Mae Evans hosted the Gallipolis BPW Club at her home. Dr Ella Lupton spoke on life as a pioneer woman in her profession. Mrs Anna Evans hosted the young women's class of the Methodist Sunday School in honor of girls leaving the community Betty Jean Mary Nell George Lena Mae Paisley Freda Piper Edith Dodrill. Others present included Anna Painter Mildred Angles Marie Osler Peggy Ward Anne Clark and several area residents. Mrs James McCormick Wilkesville visited her sister Mrs C C Wilcox. Mrs William Smith of Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs E E Smith at their daughter Earnest Piper’s home. Rev Harley Boulton Rutland will preach at the Baptist Church Sunday May 30. Sunday School 9 am May 30 at Vinton Memorial Cemetery program by churches. A service flag with 28 stars for armed forces members who attended Sunday School to be dedicated next Sunday morning at the Methodist. Mr and Mrs Harland Woodruff Columbus purchased Clyde Eagle farm. Mrs Bessie Dodril and her children move to Richwood to be with daughter Katherine. Funeral held Monday for Eva Leonard Wood widow of Thurman Wood Eastern Star assisted. burial at Memorial Cemetery.
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Betty
Jean
Mary Nell George
Lena Mae Paisley
Freda Piper
Edith Dodrill
Anna Painter
Mildred Angles
Marie Osler
Peggy Ward
Anne Clark
Mary Walker
James L. Clark
Verna George
Cline Gerlach
Mae Evans
Everett George
James McCormick
Wilkesville
C. C. Wilcox
William Smith
Columbus
E. E. Smith
Earnest Piper
Vinton Memorial Cemetery
Methodist
Harland Woodruff
Clyde Eagle Farm
Bessie Dodril
Richwood
Katherine
Eva Leonard Wood
Thurman Wood
Vinton Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Ceme
Ja forces threaten Chungking as Yangtze work intensifies
War Today reports intensified Japanese operations near Ichang on the Yangtze and potential drive toward Chungking the Chinese capital. Officials in Chungking say China is prepared though the strategic Yangtze Gorge region and Ichang’s position offer strong defenses amid fears of lost provinces and vital agricultural resources.
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Ichang
Yangtze
Chungkin
Chiang Kale Shek
Chungking
Chiang
Hunan
Szechwan
Yangtze Gorges
Questions and Answers from a historic quiz section
A selection of Q and A items covering impeachment history joinery versus carpentry aircraft wing aspect ratio rogue's march and global elevation first US postmaster general Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Osgood, plus a note on the Russian Navy in the war with the Black Sea fleet near Novorossiysk.
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Novorossisk
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Corning Social Notes
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George Pruden
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