Ohio Newspaper Rates And Postal Notice Summary
Advertisement shows association affiliations and press service membership. It lists advertising rates and obituary notice charges, plus subscription prices by carrier and mail in Ohio. It notes Athens Post Office second class matter under the 1918 act and details weekly and six month rates.
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United Press
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Ohio
Rooseveltian shift reshapes Athens County courthouse politics
The Athens County political scene shifts after a landslide, bringing Rooseveltian officials to power. The change challenges long held Republican dominance and sets the new administration to prove efficiency in county services from roads to courts. The era of a one party stronghold may be ending as new leaders promise better public service.
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Athens County
Rooseveltian
Party
Few Souls Are Calm
A scientist warns that modern life and machines compress lifetimes and raise stress. He notes urban and rural changes from porch lessons to centralized schools and rising blood pressure, saying few calm souls remain as middle age arrives with strains on workers and fishermen alike.
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Grange
Mine sealing progress aids landowners in SE Ohio districts
Landowners report notable progress sealing more than 13 000 old mine openings in the mining districts and surrounding counties. Yet over 10 000 openings remain, with heavy water flows still threatening watercourses, crops, and livestock. Public awareness grows that action is essential to prevent massive damages and loss.
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Ohio
Cabinet rumors and resignations shadow Roosevelt second term
Washington columnist Paul Mahon discusses how cabinet resignation rumors stem from partisan suspicions and media repetition. He notes a planned gradual reorganization over two years, driven by retirements, with little impact on Roosevelt's policy direction.
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Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Miss Perkins Extends Lease On House For One Year
Mrs. Perkins renews the lease on her home for another year while Mrs. Woodring purchases a new aubusson rug to complement parlor furnishings. Mr. Morgenthau expresses no desire to be ambassador anywhere. Mr. Roper wishes retirement but will stay if the President requests him to remain.
Farley Credited With Near-Perfect Election Prediction
The text recalls Chairman Farley’s exceptional prediction accuracy in election results, surpassing the President and other leaders. It notes an old Democrat voting pattern in Virginia aligning with Roosevelt and praises Farley’s organization, while acknowledging historians may debate his status as the greatest national chairman.
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Hurja
Farley
Virginia
Roosevelt
al Smith
Mark Hanna
Rumor of Republican State Senator Victory In Pennsylvania Town
Reports claim a Republican won a state senate seat in a coal region town of Pennsylvania though Democratic headquarters see no clear cause. Observers credit Congressman Tinkham’s organization and a Europe trip before election, noting he traveled to vote upon return and won easily.
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Pennsylvania
Tinkham
Boston Republican
Europe
New York
Not-Granted Rights Spur Hope for Better Future
The speaker insists that conceding basic rights was our fault but asserts taking action proves promise for tomorrow and a more just path ahead.
Seeing in the Dark and the German Inventions
The piece notes German reports of infrared ray devices enabling night vision and comments on censorship. It argues such inventions could aid humanity and peace if people were kept informed about true conditions and progress worldwide.
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Germany
Eye Ulcers Risk Permanent Blindness From Infections
Eye ulcers are among the most dangerous infections, especially when caused by pneumococcus gonococcus or syphilis. Early treatment prevents perforation and scarring, while systemic health and hygiene influence eye outcomes.
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Morris Fishbein
Wassermann
Notable quotes on crime and society from leaders and editors
A compilation of remarks by J. Edgar Hoover S M Jorgenson J E Freeman Wilfred J Funk and Miriam B Skirball offering views on crime hunting in America statecraft religion commercial travel and reading choices The notes juxtapose law enforcement philosophy with cultural and political opinions from the era
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G-men
J. Edgar Hoover
District Tales of Long Ago from a Town Clock
Nelsonville readers recall fifty years of local history as seen from the central school tower clock. The patient timekeeper offers two words tick and tock while a writer imagines what the clock would say about presidents, riots, parades, and the town’s changing fortunes.
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C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville
Tock
Prizes Awarded for Athens High School Room Decor
The Messenger notes awards for room decorating at Athens High School. First prize went to junior girls in Room 303 led by Eva Lamon, second to Room 306 under Marie Jewett, and third to Room 302 with Helen Leech. Junior department prizes went to Room 14 under Alva Hateh, Room 1 under Cora Bailey, and Room 12 under Mrs. Howard Warner.
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Athens High School
Eva Lamon
Marie Jewett
Helen Leech
Alva Hateh
Cora Bailey
Howard Warner
Dolly Gist
Dean T. C. McCracken
Hal M. Words
Athens Social Roundup Twenty Years Ago
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs Carl Mansfield hosted a Halloween party for their sons Richard and Fred May Mrs Elizabeth Kern traveled to Cincinnati as guest of Mr and Mrs George DeCamp At a Chamber of Commerce luncheon plans were discussed to merge Athens charitable services into the Central Council of Federated Charities A stock company performed Fair and Warmer at the Athens Opera House Miss Iva Eddy bookkeeper at Ohio State University spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs B F Eddy
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Mrs
Carl Mansfield
Richard and
Fred May
Elizabeth Kern
Cincinnati
George DeCamp
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Central Council of Federated Charities
Iva Eddy
Ohio State University
B. F. Eddy
Caroline Meed Sings to Save a Family Honor
Caroline Meed overcomes nerves to sing at the Foster anniversary. Kate, Major Meed, and family celebrate the performance while Major suffers sunstroke and receives care from Jeff Howard and Dr Grace. The story follows recovery and the bond of a proud, resilient family.
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Kate
Cassie Drew
Cassie
Wordsworth
Caroline
Major
Althy
Zeke
Foster
Stephen Collins Foster
Kentucky
Federal Hill
Major Meed
Susannah
Jeanie
Caroline Meed
Carl Neilson
Meeds
Abthy
Sam
Jeff Howard
Jeff
Grace
Meed Meadows
Torch Voters Go Republican
Torch precinct tallies show Roosevelt 46 London 87 in presidential votes. Bricker 95 and Jenkins 93 led for governor and representative to Congress. Local notes recount a marriage in St Marys W Va and a Republican caravan visit. Church services and social events are listed alongside local employment changes and a Gutenberg factoid.
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Roosevelt
London
Bricker
Thomas Jenkins
Congress
Troy Township
Coolville
Sarah Barrows
R. E. Goodwin
Fern Dye
Thomas Miller
Jess Smith
Clifford Dixon
Dorothy Russell
Denver Day
St. Marys
W. Va
Clarksburg
Day
Ona Russell
N. Q. Day
Oaks
Rex Anderson
Akron
Blair Anderson
Baptist Church
Murdock
Rockland
Belpre
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio News Paper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Paul Mahon
They
Say
S. M. Jorgenson
Utah Fish and Game Board
J. E. Freeman
Episcopal
Washington, D. C
Digest
Wilfred J. Funk
Literary Digest
Miriam B. Skirball
Dietitian
Spain
Jose Iturbi
W. B. Johnson
the Messenger
Columbus
Gerald Nelson
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Florence Hawkins
Wellston
William H. Logan
Athens Opera House
George Clark
By Rachel Mack
Torch
Johann Gutenberg
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