The Athens Messenger Historical Publishing Details
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co publishes weekdays with a Sunday edition. It lists publishers editors and associations and notes subscription rates by carrier and mail across multiple Ohio counties and zones.
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Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles G Garris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gellia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgen
Vinton
Washington
Cures That Create A Discourse On New Session Goals
The president opens a new Congress session urging limited government, valuing individual enterprise, and trimming regulation. He warns against overreach, calls for sensible conservation spending, and contrasts reform with centralized control while urging a trouble‑shooter approach over dictatorial power.
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Washington
America
Too Many Misfits Flare in Youth Vocational Shift
The piece argues that many high school students prefer hands on trades over white collar careers. It notes public concerns about a skilled labor shortage amid unemployment in the middle class and praises vocational education as a practical solution. It contrasts income and security of machinists and farmers with the ambitions of penniless professionals.
Traffic Tortoises in City Congestion Slow Speed Limits
The article notes that despite modern car speeds, urban traffic caps average city driving to about 20 mph due to congestion. It argues high performance cars offer little benefit when trails of heavy traffic keep speeds down to a modest pace.
Raymond Clapper In Europe
London column argues the British Conservative approach offers a practical model for American Republicans. It praises reforms including social insurance expansion and coal nationalization plans as stabilizing measures that avoid ideological labels while improving industry efficiency.
Roosevelt Eyes Half Billion to Take Public Utilities
Roosevelt weighs a plan to condemn holding company stock to seize control of public utilities for about 500 million dollars. The idea would let the government run electric power, but requires Congress approval and faces strong business opposition amid New Deal reforms.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Andrew Jackson
Bank of the United States
Nicholas Biddle
Jackson
Marquis James
Traffic relief urged by Harvard expert on auto demand
Harvard's Dr Miller McClintock suggests five or six million new auto buyers would enter the market if city and small town traffic congestion is relieved. He notes that reducing congestion would certainly lessen the disastrous toll of fatal accidents and address a pressing national problem.
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Harvard
Miller McClintock
How to accept compliments graciously across cultures
The piece argues for accepting praise with simple sincerity and warmth. It contrasts evasive replies, self deprecation, and swapping greetings with the value of a genuine, unforced response like "I’m glad you liked it." The author cites everyday examples and a respectful nod to a Southern Black cook’s cheerful honesty.
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Polly Parrot
Peora
Black Peora
NEA Service Inc
Education is the world's great business says Dr. Sias
Dr. A B Sias of Ohio University in an Athens Rotary Club address declares education the world’s great business. Right of way markers are set along Richland Ave by state crews. Aileen Rauch, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rauch, broadcasts from WFM Nashville singing several numbers. Maurice Haddox is elected to coach Athens High School Bulldogs for next year’s baseball season.
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A. B. Sias
Ohio University
College of Education
Athens
Richland Ave
Aileen Rauch
Frank Rauch
WFM
Nashville
Tenn
Maurice Haddox
Local officers form Athens County fuel committee
A five member committee including A B Roe and W A Craft was named to control the Athens County fuel administration. The Red Cross War Council asks women to knit faster. Organized Labor today votes to enter politics for the first time. Over 40 Presbyterian Men's Club members gathered for a church dinner prepared by the men under Prof. T N Hoover.
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A. B. Roe
Joseph F. Leopold
F. S. Roach
A. L. Pritchard
W. A. Craft
Athens County
Red Cross War Council
Organized Labor Today
The
Presbyterian Church
Prof
T. N. Hoover
Thanksgiving Verse Gifts From Messenger Readers
Poet's Corner features verses with names and addresses from readers. This selection includes ANNA LEE BROWN from Hollister Ohio and ELEANOR SEWELL, with memories of family, home, and Thanksgiving themes. The pieces express gratitude, childhood memories, and nostalgia for past holidays.
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Anna Lee Brown
Hollister
Ohio
Prince of Peace Declamation Contest At Harrisonville
Snowville report notes attendees from here at the Prince of Peace declamation contest in Harrisonville Sunday. Community updates include visits, home renovations, church events, and local improvements. An oyster supper at Snowville Church on Saturday night to raise funds for repairs is announced.
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Snowville
Harrisonville
Sadie Hooper
Wendell Hooper
Lee Byerly
W. F. Green
Athens
Return to New York: Alan Jeffry Faces Jill Wentworth Past
Alan Jeffry revisits New York as an acclaimed artist after six months away. A dealer reveals Jill Wentworth faced scandal over her fiancé and her father's death, with Jill choosing hardship over a wealthy match. Patty worries Jill overworking to cope with the past.
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Alan
New York
America
Rockefeller Center
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Seville
Jill
Milo Montanne
Miss Wentworth
Jeffry
Jill Finds Love At Breakfast In Morning Reveal
Patty discovers Jill in a man's arms at the breakfast table. Jill introduces Alan Jeffry, and Adrian’s happiness follows as Jill admits she didn’t find him he found her. The scene closes with Jill radiant beside Alan and the couple embracing.
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Jill Wentworth
Young Montanne
Alan
Jeffry
Mr. Wentworth
67Th Street
Milo
Mr. Fenwick
Jack
Sylvia
Jill
Patty
Barry
Alan Jeffry
Shingles Causes and Treatments Across Age Groups
Dr Morris Fishbein explains shingles or herpes zoster as a nervous and skin disease marked by grouped blisters along nerves. It often follows lowered resistance from overwork or illness, with neuralgic pain preceding lesions. Treatment emphasizes rest, nerve relief, and sometimes X rays or ultraviolet therapy to prevent recurrences.
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Europe
By Raymond Clapper
London
Republican Party
England
Labor Party
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Poet's Corner
Messenger
Eleanor Sewell
King Winter
George Clark
Zation
Barry Wentworth
Jack Wentworth
Sylvia Sutton
BY Mary Raymond
DR. Morris Fishbein
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