Subscription rates and staff notes from The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger lists renewal prices by carrier and mail for Athens and surrounding counties. It also names publishers Gordon K. Bush and Prederick W. Bush, with Charles H. Harris as managing editor, and notes association memberships and offices.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Athenian Call To Support Community Chest Drive
An editorial urges Athens residents to donate to the Community Welfare Association annual drive. It compares fundraising needs to athletic spending and stresses supporting welfare agencies aiding the underprivileged, noting past successes and the ongoing test of the community each year.
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Athens
Community Welfare Association
Ohio University
Slow Up Day Nearing on Ohio Route 40
Authorities plan to post reflectorized 30 mile per hour safe speed signs along the National Highway through Ohio and on nearby roads to curb reckless driving. Engineers surveyed all curves to identify locations. critics note signs cannot deter all wild drivers or those under the influence. law offers no speed limit beyond common sense in many areas.
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Ohio
No. 40
Out of Sacks as Package Goods Gain in Stores
A nostalgic look at the shift from paper sacks to bulk and packaged goods in retail. Text notes that households once judged by sack buying now embrace transparent packaging as freshness and visibility drive consumer trust while men increasingly notice the change in kitchen thrift.
Printing press sparks church and state clash in the 16th century
The passage notes church opposition to the printing art as it spread, with dignitaries alarmed by free opinion and state measures repressing it. It also mentions travelers in the tropics drawing cool water from phytocrene lianas, or vegetable springs.
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Tropics
Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler
Pegler critiques Harold Ickes and the New Deal, warning against intolerance of the well doer and hatred toward opponents. He argues capable, patriotic alternatives exist and cautions against Nazi Fascist ideals, urging reliance on the American system and democratic governance.
Lovers Aweigh Serial Drama Ends Not With Us
Judy Alcott confronts a lie about Dwight Campbell, a navy career man, and discovers his intended marriage is to Marvel Hastings while Jack Hanley suspects the truth. Dwight reveals the engagement is to a non Navy girl, leaving Judy shaken aboard a battleship as tension mounts.
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Dwight Campbell
Jack Hanley
Marvel Hastings
Shanghai
Norfolk
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Judy
Beck
J.g
Ward Fenning
Navy
Jack
Bud Judy Alcott
Behind the Scenes In Washington
Analysis of business leaders' campaign roles during the 1930s election and how industry figures like Alfred P. Sloane C. E. Groesbeck William Knudsen and Henry Ford interacted with the New Deal. The piece notes shifts toward conciliation and raises questions about the future stance of big business. Senator George W Norris is quoted on Lincoln and responses in the era.
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Washington
Alfred P. Sloane
General Motors
Sloane
C. E. Groesbeck
Electric Bond & Share Company
William Knudsen
Henry Ford
John Hamilton
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Lincoln
The
United States
Norris
Myers Cooper speaks in Athens as candidates vie in Ohio
Republican governor hopeful Myers Y. Cooper spoke in Athens while honors at Nelsonville Junior High and Senior High included students Jeanette Bartels Mercedes Keeton Mary Jane Jewett Marie Dewhurst Margaret Bettemeyre Elizabeth Evans Arlene Betts Anna Lash Naomi Lehman Phyllis Robson and Maxine Hall Ruth MacDonald Louise Hanning Mildred Bussey Arvilla Landis Catherine Wolfe Margaret Scott Gertrude Wend Lois Linscott Clyde Maffin Margaret Penn. Prof Scott Willits and wife joined a Chicago concert. Lucile Westfall honored at a birthday party with Mr and Mrs W G Westfall and guests Dorothy Osborne Pauline Fierce, Nell Weber, Lillian Kittle, Delores Phelps, Nola Spencer, Mary Brooks, Jessie Miller and Eileen Frost.
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Nelsonville
Jeanette Bartels
Mercedes Keeton
Mary Jane Jewett
Marie Dewhurst
Margaret Bettemeyre
Elizabeth Evans
Arelene Betts
Anna Lash
Naomi Lehman
Phyllis Robson
Maxine Hall
Ruth MacDonald
Louise Hanning
Mildred Bussey
Arvilla Landis
Catherine Wolfe
Margaret Scott
Gertrude Wend
Lois Linscott
Clyde Maffin
Margaret Penn
Lucile Westfall
W. G. Westfall
Dorothy Osborne
Pauline Fierce
Nell Weber
Lillian Kittle
Delores Phelps
Nola Spencer
Mary Brooks
Jessie Miller
Leo Frost
Eileen
Paris War End Bulletin Attributed Armistice Signoff
A Paris bulletin dated Nov 7 declared World War II ended with allies and Germany signing an armistice at 11 am and hostilities to cease at 2 pm, a false report of the armistice. In Athens crowds celebrated on courthouse steps with local officials and a rally planned for the evening. A 13 year old boy, Myron Parker, was injured in an auto crash, needing ten stitches. Captain Rhys D Evans, son of Prof and Mrs D J Evans, was convalescing in New York from flu.
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France
Germany
Sedan
Athens
Plaut
S.A.T.C
Geoffrey Morgan
I. M. Foster
Sayre
Supt. Morgan
Ellis
Myron Parker
William Parker
Fisher Station
Hibbard Hill
Rhys D. Evans
New York
D. J Evans
Diet During Pregnancy Emphasizes Protein Iron And Vitamin Needs
Health columnist notes a pregnant mother typically gains about 14 percent in weight and should focus on high biologic value proteins from milk and meat, adequate calcium and phosphorus, iron with vitamin C for absorption, iodine, and vitamins A B1 C and D. A balanced diet includes milk, greens, yellow vegetables, fresh fruit, and moderate meat. avoid overreliance on refined cereals and sugar.
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Morris Fishbein
Letter defending Republican rally attendance from Jacksonville official
The editor prints a reader response signed by J. L. Baird a Central Committeeman in the Jacksonville precinct and county committee. He explains night work prevented attending the Republican Rally on Nov 6 and confirms continued support for the Republican Party.
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Daughters of the Year November Painted Lady Verse
Poet reader verses in memory of November and Cleopatra referenced. The piece describes a painted lady with veil, red lips, and a gale of temper, set against Indian summer imagery. Reader listed as Bessiem Gorslene of Athens Ohio mentions skin infection warning about handling daffodil bulbs.
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Bessiem
Gorslene
Athens
Ohio
Chauncey Dover Seniors Prepare Comedy High Pressure Homer
Chauncey-Dover High School seniors rehearse the three act comedy High Pressure Homer under Ruth Fiske. The play features Roger Gould George Keish Julia Johnson Ellen Blackford Edith Rogers Amy Jo Sanders Irene Ross Betty Jane Dickerson Jack Smith Warren Hale Junior Mingus and Betty Courtney with performance date to be announced.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Homer
Ruth Fiske
Roger Gould
George Keish
Julia Johnson
Ellen Blackford
Edith Rogers
Amy Jo Sanders
Irene Ross
Betty Jane Dickerson
Jack Smith
Warren Hale
Junior Mingus
Betty Courtney
Mrs Harvey Hosts Past Chiefs Club in Chauncey
Mrs Noah S Harvey entertained the Past Chiefs Club of Athenian Temple at her Ellis Ave Chauncey home with sister Mrs Ira Cunningham assisting Verna Marquis led the meeting and announced contest prizewinners Ruth Smith Ola Atkins Lela Cross and Marquis Ola Atkins received a mystery package December meeting will feature a Christmas exchange and party on December 9 at Verna Marquis home Hostesses served apple pie ice cream and coffee Attending members listed with several guests including Frances Harvey and Mary Helen Harvey.
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Chauncey
Noah S. Harvey
Ellis Ave
Chiefs Club
Athenian Temple
Ira Cunningham
Verna Marquis
Ruth Smith
Ola Atkins
Lela Cross
Hannah Mills
Lelia Cross
Bessie Cooley
Margaret McHarg
Thelma Linscott
Lizzie Collins
Clara Wallace
Lillian Sweeney
Lizzie Canter
Bessie Cunningham
Lizzie Harvey
Betty Dickerson
Mary Helen Sweeney
Frances Harvey
Mary Helen Harvey
Hold Reunion Plans Set After Hollister Gathering
Hollister hosts report the first Seiler reunion held at the Ralph Deem home with potluck and cafeteria style meals. The outdoor event is planned for the second Sunday in September with many Deem Seiler and related families listed as attendees.
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Hollister
Seiler
Ralph Deem
Billy
Beverly
Bonnie Jean
Ray Deem
Janet
L. V. Pinney
Dan
Elenor
Son
Niles
Columbus
Niles Rice
East Canton
Naomi Mullins Weds Max Jansen in Greenup Ky
Naomi Ruth Mullins, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mullins of Chauncey, married Max Jansen of Jacksonville in a Greenup Kentucky ceremony officiated by Rev Hayes. Attendants were Alex Dosie of Jacksonville. Sunday visitors included Roy Mullins family Anna Mae Mullins and Wilma Jean Mullins.
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Chauncey
James Mullins
Naomi Ruth
Max Jansen
William Jansen
Jacksonville
Greenup
Rev
Hayes
Alex Dosie
Roy Mullins
Bill
Leroy
Anna Marie
Athens
Anna Mae Mullins
Naomi Mullins
John Mullins
Wilma Jean
Birth of Emmett Dowler's son announced in Chauncey
Parents announce the birth of an eight and a half pound son at their Chauncey home on Thursday November 3. The baby is a grandson of Mr and Mrs George Lennigar of Jacobs Ave.
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Chauncey
Emmett Dowler
George Lennigar
Jacobs Ave
Condition Improves for Mrs Gabriel in Lower Plains
Condition of Mrs George Gabriel Jr who had been seriously ill at her home in Lower Plains is improved. Relatives who went with Mrs Gabriel Sunday include Mrs Lizzie Barber Mildred Barber Beatrice Barber and Mr and Mrs Harry Barber and daughter Eileen of Nelsonville Mrs S S Shaw New Marshfield Road and Floyd Barber Athens.
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Chauncey
George Gabriel, Jr
Lower Plains
Gabriel
Lizzie Barber
Mildred Barber
Beatrice Barber
Harry Barber
Eileen
Nelsonville
S. S. Shaw
New Marshfield Road
Floyd Barber
Athens
Chauncey Personal And Social Mention
Edward Courtney, seriously ill at her home in Chauncey, is reported unimproved. Several visitors and relatives from Chauncey, Lower Plains, Nelsonville, East Liverpool, Athens, Logan, Coshocton and Adelphi are noted in family and social visits.
Mrs L Le Sweazy Hosts Guests At Main Street Home
Mrs L Le Sweazy entertained Sunday at her Main Street home with guests from Columbus and Doanville including Howard Sweazy Paul Edward Sweazy and their families. Also present were Mr and Mrs Charles Sweazy Harry Herman Lewis Sweazy from Pontiac and Miss Jennie Powers New Straitsville.
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Chauncey
Syracuse News Briefs Roundup Reports Local Happenings
Syracuse items note multiple residents updating homes and remodeling projects including Shingle work on Frank Stowe and Mrs Janie Wood painting. Property changes involve Lewis, C Y Bridgeman, and Christian Baer renovations. Church activities at Asbury M E and Pomeroy Baptist plus temperance talks and a Dec Christmas party.
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