Athens Messenger and Advertising Co. publication details
The Athens Messenger announces publisher Frederick W. Bush from 1998 to 1999 with Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager and Charlies H. Harris as managing editor. It lists associations, AP rights, circulation audits, and advertising offices. Subscription rates for various counties are provided and details about post office classification are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Aldinting CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr. Charlies H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Insane Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Must Not Be Forgotten in June of 1939
In 1939 the U S army had 187 886 men in active service and now over 200 000 are stationed at outlying bases worldwide. The piece urges keeping these soldiers connected with home via newspapers letters gifts and broadcasts as overseas garrisons grow.
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United States
Kodiak Island
Guam
Greenland
Guiana
Britain
Burma
Falkland Islands
Washington
President Roosevelt
England
Mr. Roosevelt
Germany
Laval
Berlin
Japan
Free Press and World Peace in a Postwar Era
A leading newspaper figure argues that free press is essential to a new world peace if the Allies prevail. The piece recalls postwar censorship in Europe, contrasts American openness with European secrecy, and warns that victory over totalitarian regimes but loss of press freedom would hinder true peace and informed citizenship.
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Europe
Hitler
Resurfacing West Union Street Brings Relief to Athens Drivers
The summer resurfacing of West Union Street from the fairground gates to the city’s west entrance is praised as good news for the many motor vehicle owners who endure jagged edges. The piece notes past funding delays and credits Athens city administration for obtaining state aid to fix the road, implying motorists save on maintenance costs from smoother pavement.
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West Union Street
Athens City
Athens
Raymond Clapper Reflects on Looming War and Wartime Realities
In a wartime reflection, Raymond Clapper contemplates a nation on the brink of conflict. He foresees a shift to war footing, economic strains, and personal sacrifices in daily life as America edges toward involvement.
A Reverie on America Fades as Darkness Looms
A reflective piece recalls Americans' hard work and rising security, contrasting past dignity with looming threat. It speaks of poverty and hope, the belief in rising by labor, and cautions that a distant danger grows toward the nation, ending the optimistic reverie.
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America
Vitamins Chart Promises War Victory Through Nutrition
Peter Edson reviews the National Nutrition Conference for Defense and a forthcoming chart detailing calories proteins calcium iron and vitamins A and D for seven life classes. He notes the complex data must be translated into practical guidance and highlights behind the scenes research and committee work led by M. L. Wilson Dr. Wilder and Dr. Lydia J. Roberts with quotes from Senator George D. Aiken.
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Washington
National Research Council
M. L. Wilson
Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Russell M. Wilder
Mayo Clinic
Wilder
Lydia J. Roberts
University of Chicago Department of Home Economics
County notes include dog warden confirmed and road funds unused
Perry County commissioners unanimously retained John George Stafford as permanent county dog warden. WPA supervisor William A. Dickson reports $80,000 in federal funds idle, prompting potential sponsorship of parts of the blanket road project. Somerset buys reservoir site and rights of way, with parcels totaling about 47 acres for $2,726. Additional legal actions include a damage settlement over a fatality, executor appointment, multiple marriage licenses, and numerous real estate transfers in nearby townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
John George Stafford
Rehoboth
William A. Dickson
WPA
Dickson
Somerset
Levi Wolfe
John King
Albert Flautt
Benton Snider
William V. Rusier
Stanley Holmes
Albert Newton
Elizabeth Bennett Anderson
Evan Bennett
B. L. Sherman
John Dugan
C. Merrell Chalfant
Glenford
Mary F. Chalfant
Walter Begley
Kathleen Huston
New Straitsville
Carl Trunkle
Helen Podolinsky
Moxahala
Victor Roush
Potter East Liverpool
Genevieve Kuhn
Potter
Crooksville
Harold West
Farmer
Dessie Lucille Crist
Home Owners Loan Corp
S. W. Shahan
W. S. Potters
Corning
Wm. Hermen Sr
Village of Corning
Inez D. Roberts
Isaiah C. Roberts
Russell D. Smith
Junction City
Junction City Banking Co
Nellie Spangler
Gilbert B. Spangler
Levi Crisis
Thornville
Harry W. Spangler
James A
Katherine B. Larimer
Calvin
Mildred E. Nicholds
R. E
John Bushue
Reading Township
Robert R
Camilla S. Hoops
Clayton Township
Gilbert
Anna Kokensparger
D. L
Sidney M. Hutchison
Minnie A. Daily
Sidney Hutchison
Feigleys
Mayme D. Feigley
Graduation Day in Memorial Auditorium Honors 500 Area Students
Five hundred Athens County eighth grade students received diplomas at commencement exercises in Memorial Auditorium. Dr. B O Skinner president of Wilmington College gave the graduation address. A dinner bridge at Athens Country Club honored Mrs M M Konarski of Akron as house guest. Harold and Carroll LeFavor of Glouster performed a double piano recital in Music Hall Auditorium.
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Athens County
Memorial Auditorium
B. O. Skinner
Wilmington College
Robert F. Cuyler
Athens Country Club
M. M. Konarski
Akron
Harold
Carroll LeFavor
Glouster
Music Hall
Local High Schools Report Yearly Events and Chamber Dinner
Twenty years ago Miss Greta Lash returned from Marietta where she saw the high school play Billited directed by Miss Hettie Murdock. Athens High School held a Tardy Day with juniors and freshmen winning and picnicked with seniors and sophomores. The Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner meeting to elect officers.
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Greta Lash
Marietta
Hettie Murdock
Athens High School
Chamber of Commerce
Albany Grange Meeting and Local News Roundup
Albany Grange met last Saturday with readings from the McGuffey readers and refreshments for about 90 members. Local residents, visitors, and community notices include hospitality for Elmo Scott, church and school updates, home loss acknowledgment, a new beauty shop, and city residents attending hospital care and family visits.
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Albany
Albany Grange
McGuffey
Elmo Scott
Defiance
Sam Scott
Lester Breweiser
Ethel Ralph
Athens
Richard White
Gallipolis
Mary Daugherty
Harvey Chesser
Mineral
Arthur Stewart
Sydney Everson
Louis Campbell
Will Cline
Ethel Leadinghaus
Railroad Street
Albany Methodist Sunday School
Loree Barnes
E. H. Lasch
Arthur Enlow
Frances Cline
Will Gillogly
Lucille Wingett
Vivian Burdette
Earl Baughman
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Baughman
Maxine Radcliffe
Dayton
Frank Radcliffe
War era publisher quotes urge sustainment of book production
Geoffrey Faber and Donald M. Nelson reflect on wartime publishing. Faber stresses preserving civilization through continued books, while Nelson concedes pessimism yet remains cautiously confident about wartime production and morale.
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Geoffrey Faber
London
Fraternity Clash Escalates at Cardman Barn Meeting
Dr. Lad threatens to expel the group as Paula and Tony warn League members about approaching fraternity counterprotest. Tony exposes political scheming by Uncle Barney and Kilo Sherwood denies direct blame while urging the crowd to stay, Paula confronts Kilo about Chris's jail trouble and a hidden scarf truth.
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Dr. Lad
Paula
Tony
League
Jenks
Lad
Kilo
Mr. Beale
Uncle Barney
Kile
Cardman
Dr. van Horn
Big Barney Sherwood
van Horn
Tony Bale
Tony Beale
Paulie
Chris
Local families gather for visits and events in Basil and nearby
Point Rock residents Mr and Mrs Woth Harder and son Dellas visited Mrs Jemma Harder and sister Mrs Harry Peters. The Peters home hosted visitors from Athens State Hospital. A monument was placed Sunday at Mrs Nora Morris Wortman’s grave in Castor Cemetery. Gerald Collins moved to Toledo for work. Alumni banquet and dance at Columbia drew a large crowd. Dyesville church members served. The Turners sold their farm to Mr and Mrs Young of West Virginia and plan a sale May 31. Wayne Chase spoke at the AAA meeting in Columbia grange hall. Columbus trip followed deaths of Worley L Merritt. former residents Mr and Mrs W B Martin and Emerson Bigony were there.
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Point Rock
Adriene Holcomb
Dana Nelson
Chester Steward
Dayton
Columbia
Dyesville
J. A. Turner
Owen Kennedy
Pomeroy
Young
West Virginia
Turners
W. M. Morris
G. L. Morris
Aurora
Ind
Orlan Sams
Athens
George Radekin
Wayne Chase
Columbia Grange Hall
J. M. Bolton
Orient
Howard Bolton
L. D. Cottrill
Neva
Joe Rife
D. W. Morris
Walter Beckley
W. B. Martin
Emerson Bigony
Columbus
Worley L. Merritt
Local Notes on Huntington Residents and Visits
Mrs Grace Deere of Huntington spent Saturday with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs John Potter after attending the death of her daughter Margaret Orndorff. Don Mohney and Chas Gears are in Cleveland for Pat Campe. Mrs John Wooten returns from Cincinnati after a two week visit. Leila Potter, employed in Murray City, spent the weekend at home.
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Grace Deere
Huntington
W. Va
John Potter
Deere
Margaret Orndorff
Don Mohney
Chas
Cleveland
Pat Campe
Muskingum River
John Wooten
Cincinnati
Leila Potter
Murray
City
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