Newspaper Classified Rates Notice and Local Post Details
Local rate card lists subscription prices for Athens and nearby counties with six month, ten week, and one week options. The notice includes carrier and mail rates and offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland for obituary and card of thanks services.
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John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
iSc
Gallia
Hocking
On Ree
Vinton
Washington
A Promise to Keep and the 1940 Campaign Peace Pledge
The piece argues voters backed a candidate who promised no war entry, noting peace rhetoric helped reelect him. It asserts no basic foreign policy difference existed between candidates, but stresses the nation will defend itself while seeking to avoid war, with leaders pledged to preparedness.
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United States
Roosevelt
Willkie
Hatch Act mishaps show holes in clean elections
The Hatch Act is criticized as full of knotholes with loopholes that let officeholders and parties shape elections through volunteer donations and spending. The piece argues for public awareness and guidance to improve election cleanliness, while noting investigators found no clear misconduct.
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White House
New Phase of Home Defense Urges City Action
City officials hear calls for mass firefighting readiness after bombing lessons from London and Liverpool. Training for Americans, ground crews, and reinforced water gas and electric lines are urged, with bonds and long term funding needed to protect centers and debris clearance capabilities.
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London
Liverpool
Absent-minded guest leaves half full cigarette pack
A guest at a social gathering inadvertently leaves a half-empty cigarette pack behind, a detail noted by hosts as an unusual, potentially noteworthy incident.
Prosperity and theater critique mingle with quotes
A quip about prosperity never reaching 100 percent until shoppers accept cheaper goods is paired with a critique of theater centralization and a nod to Eva Le Gallienne. The fragment juxtaposes consumer pressure, performing arts, and a cited actress.
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Eva le Gallienne
Shipping aid to Britain prompts neutrality act debate
Washington discusses broadening support for Britain beyond arms to merchant shipping. Public pressure could push repeal of Neutrality Act limits as Britain faces rising losses and seeks U.S. shipbuilding, registry shifts, and expanded merchant tonnage.
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Washington
Britain
Axis
England
Germany
United States
America
Rockefeller Aims for Real Latin American Ties in U S Policy
Bruce Catton discusses Nelson Rockefeller and the U S push for cultural and commercial ties with Latin America. Rockefeller stresses honest propaganda, language exchange, and coordinated efforts across Commerce Agriculture State and Export-Import Bank to win Latin trust and permanence in trade and culture.
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Washington
Nelson Rockefeller
U. S
National Defense Commission
Latin America
Young Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Commerce Department
South America
United States
State Department
Public Forum letter praises Gaskill for backing unity
Frank Butts of Gloucester writes in support of Pearley Gaskill and his switch to backing Franklin D. Roosevelt. He urges cooperation and unity, cites scripture, and calls for prayers for leaders to ensure peace and prosperity amid global tensions and war concerns.
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Pearley Gaskill
Gaskill
Wendell Walkie
Franklin D. Roosevelt
USA
Frank Butts
Glouster
New Deal viewed as essential reform in 1933 era
Lloyd E Patton argues the New Deal grew from severe 1933 conditions and reflected public wishes. He contends reforms should be improved not abolished and credits the CCC as nearly indispensable to U S welfare.
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Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
United States
Hocking County Fox Hunters Hold Beach Show and Trials
The Hocking County Fox Hunters Association staged a beach show and field trials at Grotto Grounds with winners in multiple classes including Homer Lent Nelson ville Brownie Carsner Orbiston Ghould Mowry Logan Walter Arnold Gore George L Wright Logan and Mrs Ethel Wright Logan A flag for Glouster High School was presented by the Mary Swett Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans. A nuptial mass for Miss Anna Smith and Mr James Josten was held at St Pauls Church Athens.
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Hocking County Fox Hunters Association
Grotto Grounds
Homer Lent
Nelsonville
Brownie Carsner
Orbiston
Ghould Mowry
Logan
Walter Arnold
Gore
George L. Wright
Ethel Wright
Glouster High School
Mary Swett
The
Daughters of Union Veterans
Anna Smith
James Josten
St. Paul's Church
Athens
Ohio Denison Gridiron Visit Noted In Granville
Clarence Roach attended the Ohio Denison football game in Granville. Dr H T Lee of Athens and a 1882 Cincinnati Medical College graduate joined a Cincinnati reunion. Ladies Aid Society at Millfield M E Church met at Mrs James Sams home to knot comforts. the Sams have been married over fifty years. President Woodrow Wilson prepared his final message to Congress.
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Clarence Roach
Granville
H. T. Lee
Athens
Cincinnati Medical College
Cincinnati
Ladies Aid Society of
Millfield M. E
James Sams
Knot, Comforts
Sams
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Tobacco Grading and Stripping Demonstrations Planned
Two tobacco grading and stripping demonstrations are scheduled for Monday. The first at 9 a.m. at Elmer Holcomb's farm in Harrison Township and the second at 1 30 p.m. at Perry Townhouse. Notices have been mailed to all known county tobacco growers.
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Gallipolis
Elmer Holcomb
Harrison Township
Perry Townhouse
Vinton County Court Notes Highlight Local Transfers and Arrest
McArthur man William Ray Lewis paid a ten dollar fine plus costs after pleading guilty to driving with fictitious plates. Real estate transfers include Lydia Criss to Harold and Minta Rainey in Zaleski village, and Floyd Ray to Tom Barber in Harrison Township. Armistice Day closings noted. two divorce petitions filed. election official reports show Dundas levy passed and county levies failed. Draft board expands volunteers from four to six with staged mailings and rapid classification underway.
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Mcarthur
William Ray Lewis
Pleasant
W. E. Collins
Lewis
K. L. Galbreath
Earl Stuck
Hazel Martin
Lydia Criss
Harold
Minta Rainey
Zaleski Village
Floyd Ray
Tom Barber
Harrison Township
Edward
Margery C. Kibler
Margery Ann Kibler
Eagle Township
Vinton County
Zaleski
Marvin
George McKibben
Draft Board
Walter Gray
Bessie Gray
Jean Silcott
James E. Silcott
Dundas
Smith
Marshfield Social Notes and Community Events
New Marshfield hosts a Wiener roast for the Willing Workers Sunday School class with attendees including Lucille Lowsey Martha Mace Virginia Kennard and several others. Garden Club meets at Mrs F G Hoodlet with Ada Kennedy in charge and plans a Christmas program and gift exchange. Community members travel visit and property changes noted. several residents listed as visitors or buyers of local properties.
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New Marshfield
John Pierce
Willing Workers
Lucille Lowsey
Martha Mace
Virginia Kennard
Dorothy Brown
Jane Dinsmore
Donna Lee Beveridge
Helen
Esther Mae
Grace Lucille Dicken
Ruth Haught
Charles Dicken
Raymond David
Merl Houson
Drue
Charley
Ralph
Minnie Ann Pierce
Missouri Ferguson
Pleasant City
Order of Eastern Star
W. Tewksbury
Medina
John Cline
Ruth Lewis
Nelsonville
Paul Elliott
Cleveland
W. H. Elliott
A. S. Davis
Newark
Ed Phillips
Columbus
Mary Phillips
H. W. Whitlatch
M. Williams
Fred Six
Steinmeyer
Joseph Estep
Breathless hills and common beauty in Laura Foster verse
A brief poem notes breathless beauty in hills with purple weeds and shale banks. It contrasts nature’s friendly lure with pursuit of easier, worldly things, as the speaker laments weariness with society. The piece concludes with a signature Laura B. Foster.
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Mullen
Laura B, Foster
Bravest Boy Foils Bank Bandit in Store Standoff
Bill mentors, Buck, and board members face a streetwise raid at Peskin and Skelton drug store. A masked bandit robs the till as Bill tackles him, aided by Drowsy Peters. Police and gratitude follow as Skelton acknowledges Bill’s bravery and plans a tomorrow meeting.
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Peskin
Helen
Buck
Bill
Skelton
Bullethead Peskin
Dot Skelton
Bullethead
J. Conrad
Dot
Julius Peskin
Bull
J. Conrad Skelton
Peters
Helen Welch
Julius
Straitsville Social Notes and Local Updates
Miss eBtty Gill won the Prince of Peace contest at the New Straitsville Methodist Church. The Armistice Day celebration featured a band, colors, and an original poem read by Barbara Otstot. New Straitsville basketball beat Central from Hemlock 26 23 and will play at McLaney Friday. Several residents moved, traveled, or visited hospitals, with multiple social notes and upcoming events in the town.
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New Straitsville
eBtty Gill
New Straitsville Methodist
Barbara Otstot
Edgar Albaugh
Gill
American Legion
Clara Ross Fletcher
Robert Byler
Fred Blankenship
Elmer Patton
Old Straitsville
Dora Blankenship
Mary Ashbaugh
George Ashbaugh
New Lexington
Grant Hospital
Perry Francis Donaldson
Logan
Charles
Frank Donaldson
Sue Webb
Columbus
Cress Webb
William Smith
Jack Horton
Della Hoy
James McGrady
Clarence Hoy
Mary Ruth
Herman Pargaon
Shawnee
H. H. Wilbur
Mt. Vernon
Woodbine Rebekah Lodge
Corning
Murray City
South Perry
Weese's Baby and Local Social Notes in Syracuse
Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Weese a 9% pound son on Armistice Day named Jack Allen. Mrs. Allen Underhill of Columbus visited her mother Mrs. N. J. Karr and sister Miss Marcia Karr. WCTU to hold potluck and talk at Syracuse Methodist Tuesday Nov 26. D. of A. Lodge donated a flag at PTA meeting. William Houdashelt remodeling his new home from Vaughan estate. Mrs. Margaret Houdashelt of Minersville visiting. George Henderson in Danville. Loyal Helper election dinner raised about $20. Mrs. Harry Borham guest of sister in Middleport. George Shiveler Jr. wintering with aunt in Pomeroy and school there. Mrs. Ben Quisenberry and son Roger visiting relatives and parents. Mrs. Harry Jones learns son Vernon on Great Lakes military furlough soon. Mrs. Frank Will hosts party for mother Mrs. Margaret Bennett leaving for Jessop Ga. Miss Eleanor Karr visits from Wyoming, C. Dec 4 Christmas gift exchange planned by Women’s Society of Christian Service at Syracuse Methodist Church.
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Syracuse
C. B. Weese
Jack Allen
Allen Underhill
Columbus
N. J. Karr
Marcia Karr
W.C.T.U
Syracuse, Methodist Church
D. of A. Lodge
PTA
William Houdashelt
Vaughan
Margaret Houdashelt
Minersville
George Henderson
Danville
Harry Borham
Worley Howell
Middleport
George Shiveler Jr
Pomeroy
Dana Hysell
Ben Quisenberry
Roger
Athens
Christian Baer
Harry Jones
Vernon
Great Lakes
Frank Will
Margaret Bennett
Jessop
Eleanor Karr
Wyoming
Irving Karr
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Syracuse Methodist Church
Farm numbers rise while average farm size falls since 1860
The United States has more than tripled its farm count since 1860 while average farm size steadily decreased. This reflects a shift toward smaller, more numerous holdings as agricultural practices and land use evolved.
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United States
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