Athens Messenger page four header and masthead
The fragment shows the Athens Messenger masthead with publication details. It lists publishers editors and associations including American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau Circulation and Associated Press rights. It also notes printing by Herald Printing Co and a postal matter designation under the 1918 act.
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Batadi
Prederick W. Bush
Petuaner
Athens Messenger
Herald Printing CO
Don K
Mer. Guaries K
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau
Ohio Newspaper Association
Dairy Press Association
Subscription rates listed for Athens counties
Rates shown for one year four dollars fifty cents, six months two dollars fifty cents, ten weeks one dollar with extra postage to other zones by request. Counties named include Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Vinton and Washington.
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Idea Werk
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Ree
Vinton
Washington
They Hang Separately in France and Aftermath for Americans
The piece reflects on French industry and labor unions refusing to unite during a crisis, citing the Comite des Forges and the Confédération Générale du Travail. It argues their self interest led to a weakened republic, with citizens urged to draw lessons for America about staying united.
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Comite Des Forges
France
Confederation Generale du Travaile
Republic
Learning and training for new servicemen across youth ranks
The article notes many youths enlisting in army navy air corps show resolve to gain valuable skills. Parents report limited schooling yet optimism for home defense training. Service can provide discipline, modern trades, and a path from wanderer to productive worker benefiting national defense.
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Army
Navy
Air Corps
Laying Aside the Sword in War Culture and Policy
The War Department ends the saber and its instruction noting swords are a nuisance for killing. The piece mocks poetic symbolism and comic depictions of war and questions replacing war imagery with plowshares or direct weapons in discourse about Europe and Asia.
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War Department
Europe
Asia
Skywatchers Mobilizing for Air Defense Volunteers Form 650 Observation Posts
The Air Force plans rapid response against aerial invasion with 10,000 American Legion observers in New England and New York to man 650 observation posts four miles apart. Each post has a telephone and will form a nationwide network to spot planes. The Skywatchers Brigade will be ready in January and become a permanent unit, showing civilian service options alongside active duty.
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New England
New York
American Legion
Skywatchers
Arged
Willkie’s Future Path Beset by Public Role Choices
In Raymond Clapper’s Comment on News, Willkie’s popularity as a public voice is praised but warned against private career moves that could undermine leadership. Possible roles include Wall Street, law firm leadership, or college president, with a potential move west of the Hudson to align with broader national thought.
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Washington
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Wall Street
New York
Congress
Ohio
Thomas E. Dewey
al Smith
Hudson River
Franklin Roosevelt
The
Hudson
Middle West
Blaine
Marie
Cissy
Charles
Washington, D. C
Need for nationally minded lawmakers beyond pressure groups
The speaker argues that Congress lacks independent thinkers like Willkie. He says lawmakers are often bent by local interests and sectional pressure, forcing anti Argentine beef stances. He urges more nationally focused men who can study and contribute ideas free of rapid political pressures.
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Congress
Willkie
Wallace as Latin America envoy reshapes New Deal diplomacy
Bruce Catton argues Henry Wallace will become the New Deal's chief goodwill emissary to Latin America, focusing on trade and cultural ties, aided by his farm expertise and Spanish language. The piece also notes Admiral Leahy may return to Washington and possibly take Knox’s Navy post.
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Washington
Henry Wallace
Mexico
FDR
Manuel Avila Camacho
Wallace
Latin America
U. S. Senate
Senate
U. S
South America
America
Europe
Sam
William D. Leahy
U. S. Navy
Leahy
Puerto Rico
Frank Knox
Navy
Simple Rules Drive Business Success
Observing straightforward, obvious guidelines often yields better results than clever schemes. Consistency and practical discipline underpin durable growth, not flashiness or rare insights.
Man’s worth cited in odd list of possessions
A humorous note suggests a man with a million dollars may actually own only a single front collar button, highlighting how perceived wealth contrasts with simple personal items.
Cat Causes Speculative Losses Blame Game Pitches In
A cryptic note from a market observer hints that owners face losses and shift blame for speculative bets. The remark closes with a resigned tone about accountability and cash flow.
Wilkesville News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Illness
Community notes report visits by Mrs. Francis Cobb and family in Charleston, a funeral at Ewington for Mrs. Carl McMillan, a marriage between Frances Foley and Jack Walters, and meals served at public sales and institute events. Local doctors face illness, a heart attack affecting Jake Butcher, and a cold snap with a 10 degree rise follows a first snowfall.
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Wilkesville
Francis Cobb
Charleston
W. Va
Cobb
Ewington
Carl McMillan
Frances Foley
Stephen Foley
Jack Walters
Bidwell
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Emmett Graham
Sarah Hamer
Carey Strong
William
Columbus
Blanche Davis
Lottie Kruskamp
Belle Lindley
Stockport
D. E. Wood
G. S. Cahoon
Jake Butcher
Farmer's Institute
C. A. Steel
Springfield
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Edith Newsom
Ralph Wiseman
Alice Peters
Ann Edmundson
Baltimore
L. C. Calvin
Det Davis
Calvin
The Public Getting in Some Fast Flying Forum
Comments on current events are welcomed in this column. They must be signed by the writer and the signature appears with the contribution. Letters should be short so more than one may be used each day.
We need horse sense in troubled times says The Messenger
The Messenger editorial of November 12 calls for clear thinking with four words We need horse sense. The writer agrees with the piece and questions the idea that confused people are emotional, suggesting emotional people are the confused ones. Charles Kettering is cited on finding trouble and answer.
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the Messenger
Intelligensia
Animal Kingdom
Charles Kettering
General Motors Research
Unity on New Deal Reflections in Public Forum
Lawrence Cottrill of Nelsonville writes in Public Forum praising Roosevelt and urging bipartisan cooperation. He argues Roosevelt preserves freedom and opposes dictatorship while noting Willkie's stance, urging focus on future welfare and unity. Dated November 16.
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the Messenger
Larson
Willkie
Roosevelt
Hitler
Germany
White House
America
Lawrence Cottrill
Nelsonville
Memories of Olive-Orange High
Poet’s Corner invites readers to share verses with name and address. Laura Lenz of Athens Ohio signs a nostalgic poem recalling Olive-Orange High School days, the school bus, and the joy of learning, hoping to return someday.
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Olive-Orange High
Racine Social And Personal Highlights
Racine society notes show visits across towns including Minersville Washington Newark Columbus Apple Grove Morenice Robey Huntington Little Hocking Coolville and Columbus with many families hosting reunions, trips, and guest days. Notables include Mr and Mrs Hugh Daniels Ruth, Gordon Cowdry, Harry Cross, Nellie Smart, Claude Roy, Ivan Roush, Warner Romine, Alta Woods, Gomer Lewis, and Sidney Fadely among others.
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Racine
Hugh Daniels
Ruth
Daniels
Will Thomas
Minersville
Joe Beegle
Shirley
Gordon Cowdry
Washington, D. H
Tom Pickens
Pickens
Harry Cross
Newark
Nellie Smart
Howard Miles
Charlies Miles
Columbus
Charles Miles
Russell Apgar
Morenice
Mich
Eliza Apgar
Crit Bradford
George Roy
Robey
Ivan Roush
Claude Roy
Warner Romine
Huntington District
Little Hocking
Harry Brownell
Julie Ann
Dorothy Norri
Gloria Jean
Dorine Louise
Alta Woods
Apple Grove
Gomer Lewis
Masonic Temple
Sidney Fadely
Coolville
Farmers Institute
Fadely
Lois Cecil
Middleport
Allen Brown
Brown
John Philson
Uprooting to a New Mexico Ranch Awakens Thomas Bailey
Thomas A Bailey wakes in the New Mexico dawn and decides to move west to start anew with Miss Ronica Bailey. He plans ranch life, riding, and bringing her out, while a Mexican cook Fabian notes the view and toast to a healthier spirit. The telegrams trace Ronica’s day from Cloudtop to Camden, landing finally at The Silver Slipper.
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Mr. Thomas A. Bailey
Fabian
Mr. Bailey
New Mexico
Texas
Chihuahua
Arizona
Thomas A. Bailey
New York
Ronnie
Ronica Bailey
Cloudtop Ranger Station
Pueblo
New York City
Miss Bailey
Camden
Andre Girardeau
Monsieur Girardeau
Andre
West Point
Ronica
Daddy
Pueblo U Dream Sparks East Coast Romance
Ronnie Bailey faces a life change as she learns she will transfer to Pueblo University in New Mexico, a ranch village college nicknamed Dade College. Andre Girardeau, a restless war refugee, accompanies her through the plan while a midnight escape at the Bailey mansion hints at secrets in the latest chapter of the serial.
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Andre
Broadway
Ronnie
Andre Girardeau
Ronnie Bailey
Vassar
Pueblo U
Deemy Aiken
Sue Travers
New Mexico
Dade College
York
Daddy
Park Ave
Bailey Mansion
Hockingport Women Host Chicken and Chili Supper
Hockingport Women’s Christian Service Association held a chicken and chili supper at the community cabin attracting full attendance amid weather. Local guests included Mr. and Mrs. E W White and families. visitors from Columbus, Marietta, Parkersburg, Springfield, and Charleston joined residents for weekend visits.
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Hockingport
Hockingport Women’s Christian Service Association
Clark Sample
Columbus
E. W. White
G. M. Parker and Sons
Bobby and
Billy
Mary Messenger
Felix Calabrese
Richard
Springfield
June Medley
Charleston
Raymond Randolph
James
Delaware
Randolph
James Randolph
Rutland Social And Personal Highlights
Mrs. Edith Bean and Mrs. Bertha Rathburn returned from Columbus after visiting relatives. Mrs. Frank Reinhart hosted a Mary Jane Coffee Shop dinner in Middleport with guests including Mrs. Ethel Chapman and others. The Young Peoples Class and Women’s Division of Christian Service held meetings with refreshments and gifts.
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Scott Cananday
Frank Reinhart
Division of
Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
J. P. Miller
Bradbury
Christian Churches
Rathburn
Della Phillips
Marcus Roush
Tom Porter
Lucille Bradford Smith
Bernice Winn
Reva Mills
Eastern Star Lodge
Harrisonville
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