The Athens Messenger Page Four Notice Summary
The Athens Messenger details newspaper publishing staff and affiliations and notes obituary rates and republication rights. It lists publisher Frederick W. Bush and managing editor Charles H. Be Ware, with Associated Press ownership and national reps in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens ‘Y Hasthothern A Bald Printing Co
Gordon K. B
Mgr
Charles H. Be Warrie
American Newspaper Publishers
Ohio Select
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athena Post
Subscription rates by carrier and mail in several counties
Rates list for Athens Gallia Hocking Vinton and Washington counties with six months 2.50 ten weeks 1.00 and one week 15 cents plus 15 cents extra postage for other towns on application.
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Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Vinton
Washington
Day of Reckoning Nears as Civilian Suffering Prompts Global Alarm
Berlin and Rome warn of civilian deaths ahead while Britain cites 14 000 killed and 20 000 wounded from Nazi and Fascist bombing. Observers say civilian casualties could shape world policy more than battles, with London bearing four fifths of British losses. The propaganda war intensifies as Americans watch cautiously for truthful reporting.
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Berlin
Rome
England
China
Poland
Low Countries
France
London
Germany
Italy
Hitler
Mussolini
Europe
NO GIFTS TO BETHLEHEM DURING WAR MAIL LIMITS
The Post Office warns Christmas packages to abroad are limited to England France Scotland Ireland Spain and Portugal. Other Atlantic routes are doubtful or impossible and Europe remains darkened by war. Palestine is among closed lands including the Holy Land.
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Sam
England
France
Scotland
Ireland
Spain
Portugal
Atlantic
Europe
America
Palestine
Holy Land
Bethlehem
Campaign Buttons and Tin Reserves
The presidential campaign is over and buttons will become souvenirs or museum pieces while the government stores tin for defense. Republicans are credited with about 50,000,000 Willkie buttons and Democrats with 21,000,000 Roosevelt emblems, forming a scrap-metal symbol of partisan fusion for a united national effort.
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Roosevelt
Byrd Expedition Left Waiting as Congress Denies Funds
59 Byrd polar explorers remain on Little America ice awaiting transport home after Congress refused funds for the Byrd expedition citing war conditions. The piece urges careful study of exploration results before deciding on future support.
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Congress
Little America
United States
Congressional
Byrdmen
Unity Behind the New President Affirmed by Pershing
General Pershing states that the people will unite behind the new President, declaring it the American way and signaling broad support for the leadership transition.
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General Pershing
Friendship as a Trade Exchange Quote
A compact quotation reflects on friendship as a barter where one gives and receives in equal measure. Jascha Heifetz, renowned violin virtuoso, frames the social exchange in philosophical terms.
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Jascha Heifetz
Raymond Clapper Defends Political Debate and Democracy
Raymond Clapper argues that accepting the basic framework of U S institutions, Roosevelt and Willkie can debate details without endangering democracy. He says political differences are magnified and the nation can endure changes like new laws, noting the Constitution remains intact and the two party system strengthened.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Willkie
Grant
White House
Supreme Court
Justice McReynolds
Republican Party
Republic
Roosevelt and Willkie Share Framework Amid Subtle Differences
The piece notes Roosevelt and Willkie accept the same system framework yet differ in emphasis. It argues the rivals are closer than debate suggests, with Willkie adopting Roosevelt reforms and Roosevelt embracing the capitalist order Willkie champions. Differences are described as incidental to daily life.
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Roosevelt
Willkie
Nation can tolerate opposition voices in a healthy democracy
The speaker argues tolerance within the American framework, opposing violent ideologies while preserving free speech. He notes Roosevelt and Willkie share more in common than differing, believes unity and vigorous debate can coexist if citizens keep perspective.
Washington scene looks for new direction in farm policy
Bruce Catton analyzes how the election reshapes federal farm policy debates. He notes mixed signals from the Agriculture Department on AAA reform, with some officials favoring tougher controls and a direct payment approach to cut production, while others blame farmer sentiments and regional differences.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Midwest
Illinois
Ohio
Roosevelt
AAA
Agriculture Department
Department
Willkie
Wallace
New England
Maine
Congress
Safety in Harmony Shooters Endanger Town
A Public Forum letter from LEDA SAMS of Athens R. D. dated Nov. 11 laments random gunfire in Harmony Ohio. She notes oil drum damage from bullets, property loss, and risk to lives. She urges authorities to intervene to make the area safer.
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the Messenger
London
Harmony
Ohio
Harmony Way
Zaleski Personal Notices Highlight Local Moves and Matrimony
.zaleski personal items report residents visiting relatives in Zaleski and Columbus. Kenneth Potter returns to work on the B and O railroad. Joseph Anderson comes back from a CCC stint in Wyoming. The Reeves family buys the Daily property on First Street. Heaths move into the James McKibben home. Mrs. Minnie Jayjohn announces the marriage of her daughter Gladys to Paul G Hudson in Russell Kentucky on December 30 1939. The couple will reside in Columbus.Margaret Potter and Margaret Files visit in Columbus with John Potter's family over weekend.
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Zaleski
Albert James
Donald
Columbus
James
Velinus James
Cleire James
Kenneth Potter
Florida
Joseph Anderson
Wyoming
CCC
Raymond Reeves
First St
Dwight Heath
Ansel
James McKibben
C. E. Denny
Wilkesville
Minnie Jayjohn
Gladys
Paul G. Hudson
W. L. Hudson
Nelsonville
Russell, Ky
Hudson
Ohio University
Wooster College
Wooster
Ohio
State Welfare Department
Margaret Potter
Margaret Files
John Potter
One Hour in a Poet's Corner Dream at Athens Ohio
A poem reflecting a singular cherished hour that turns cold days to spring and lifts the world from care. Lines praise a comforting embrace and enduring dreams. NORAD and HESSON Athens Ohio appear as location tags.
Helen urges enlistment of the people for Buck’s hearing
Bill plans to ask the sports editor for help and contemplates mailing a letter. Buck stays quiet in his chair as the operation lingers. If he drives, calls on prospects, and sells cameras, the odds are against him.
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Helen
Buck
Bill
Carpenter Grange Elects Officers
Columbia Grange elected officers for the coming year led by Master Mary Dudgeon and overseer H T Trainer. The meeting noted judging duties by Howery at Prince of Peace Declamation in Rutland and Harrisonville contest judging. Several obituaries and local moves followed with residents visiting, hospital care, and travel updates.
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Carpenter
Columbia Grange
Mary Dudgeon
H. T. Trainer
H. E. Starkey
Keziah Dye
Leo Dudgeon
Eddie Lou Howery
J. L. Rawlings
W. I. Swett
Mendel Jordan
Ceres
Oma Starkey
Pomona
Nina Chase
Flora
Alta du
W. L. Slater
Dyesville
Millersport
R. S. Vale
Slater
F. R. Vale
Charles Zeigler
Columbus
Verda Stout
B. A. Howery
Cora Weyand
Ben
Grover Stout
Madge Jackson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Dorothy Morrison
Pomeroy
Thomas Brown
Clarence Bobo
Gretna
Louisiana
Blanche Carpenter
Perrysburg
Dan Farmer
Robert Curdy
Trimble
R. A. Wines
Vinton Social and Personal Notes Highlight Family Visits
A social at Mrs. Fanny Matthews home honored Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spires with gifts and refreshments. Visits included Harlan Woodruff and daughter from Columbus, Lizzie Burkle with Sarah Miller, and Frank Matthews of Columbus. A. S. Stevens died at home after illness. F. B. Ralph improves after seven weeks bedrest. Raymond Spires visited from Marion with his wife. many relatives mentioned in Vinton.
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Vinton
Raymond Spires
Esther Durkee
Will Quickel
Columbus
A. S. Stevens
Lizzie Burkle
Jackson
Sarah Miller
F. B. Ralph
Marion
Fanny Matthews
Frank Matthews
Buck Mentor Seeks West Coaching Job In Turbulent Meet
Buck Mentor proposes to coach West with his son Bill acting as his legs in a film aided presentation to the board. J. Conrad Skelton, Julius Peskin, and Jim Bansen attend as Buck argues that leadership and confidence, not past coaching, are needed for victory. The board will decide after further discussion.
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Hurly
Buck Mentor
Buck
Bill
West
Landis
Hurry
Mentor
Clarion
Helen Welch
J. Conrad Skelton
Skelton
Peskin
George
Jim Bansen
Julius Peskin
Bullethead
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the Athens Messenger
Associated Prees
Associated Press
Witspaper
Rein
Raymond Clapper
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
the Public Forum
Leda Sams
Athens R. D
Poet's Corner
Messenger
NORAD
Hesson
NEA Service
ING
Yrish Free State
Carpenter Grange
By Galbraith
Detective Agency
U.S. Pat
Chapter
Bill Mentor
the Clarion
Pat Hurly
Harry
Social Notes of
Cheshire
Charles Ely
Walter Ely
Proctorville
F. W. Butcher
Bennett Little
Everett Meeks
West Beford
Elaine Hawley
George Hawley
Loma Hern
Charleston
Virginia
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Elliot
Margaret Ralph
Ogden
Bertha Randall
Gallipolis
Billa Ely
Kermit Massie and
Emmett Ralsto
Ernest Kennedy
Middleport
W. J. Grapes
Madge
Hazel Swisher
Kenneth Knight
Millers
Beulah Musgrave
Ruth Martin
Forer
Milton Musgrave
Vaughn Scott
Kananga
Scott
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