Athens Messenger history and publication details
The Athens Messenger, established 1825, published weekdays with a Sunday morning edition. It lists offices, publishers, editors, and geographic reach across Southeastern Ohio including Nelsonville, Logan, Pomeroy, and surrounding communities with subscription rates and advertising practices.
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Frederick W Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald
Gordon K Bush
Mgr
Charles H. Harris
Ohio
Aper
Almens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Logan Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Gallipolis
Business Outlook: Dollar gyrations and price shifts unfold
The piece traces global and domestic economic movements with the dollar fluctuating then Europe selling dollars for sterling. It notes partial success in the gold experiment, uncertainty lowering business activity, rising prices, weak government bonds, steel holding, consumer spending pockets, motor buying, public works gains, rail purchases, manufacturing employment slowing, civil works gaining importance, department store demand softening, cold weather boosting electricity use, car sales sliding, holiday currency effects, and wartime trade signals amid remarks on Russia and Secretary Wallace.
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Europe
Sterling
Litvinov
Roosevelt
Russia
Wallace
Community Chest plea urges continued donations for Athens County
A local editorial argues that Athens County must not reduce Community Chest contributions. It warns that welfare agencies like the Salvation Army Red Cross and YMCA rely on gifts to fund shelter food and child welfare. The piece stresses the distinction between relief and humanitarian service and urges sustained support despite claims of recovery.
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Athens County
Wefare
Salvation Army
Red Cross
University
Political realignments blur party lines and voter loyalties
The piece argues the line between Republicans and Democrats has faded as independent voting rises. It notes tariff policy shifts and expanding federal power under Democrats, contrasting Jeffersonian states’ rights with current party actions, and voices uncertainty about future party structures.
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Jefferson
Editor Profiles Courage Amid Bombing and Strife
An editor named Wiese pias faced a bombing after a lengthy crusade against his Guy's Underworld. The article places editors who risk danger among the honored subscribers’ servants, highlighting integrity and courage as essential editor traits.
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Was
Wiese Pias
Guy's
Bes
Dear Miss Dix on a mother’s duty to a indebted daughter
Dorothy Dix advises a mother to refuse funds to a married daughter whose husband is in trouble and to protect her own finances. She warns that daughters may abandon aging parents after extracting money and urges maintaining independence to avoid losing home and dignity.
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Miss DIX
School air voucher totals and club events reported
State school air vouchers totaling 64571 were received by County Superintendent H R McVay. The Glouster School Board received 6943. A cottage prayer meeting was held with Mrs Lucy Hoodlett and Mrs J Biddle visiting. Members of the Social Literary Club led the program at Mrs Robert Woodworths home. Doctor Bryan spoke at the Kiwanis Fathers and Sons banquet at the Presbyterian Church.
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H. R. McVay
Glouster
Lucy Hoodlett
Nelsonville
Robert L. Woodworth
Doctor Bryan
Fathers and Sons
Kiwanis Club
Presbyterian Church
Athens County notes appoints deputy tax commissioner and county actions
Fred M. Beckler is named deputy state tax commissioner of Athens County. Dr. E B Morrison leads preparations for Athens County Good Roads Day. A river breach at Herrold Mill prompts a double shift to prevent flood damage. Glouster plans for Ohio Poultry Association meetings. The Ohio University Choral Society debuts under Dr. A D Thompson. England funds cadet training at Woolwich and Dartmouth. A Mansfield man is praised for integrity and duty to town.
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Fred M. Beckler
Athens County
Explaination of Yesterdays Cartoon The Moon Paradox
The moon reflects sunlight, not its own light. When half visible its light is one ninth of full moon due to surface angles. The western face reflects more yet is obscured at half illumination. A selenium cell helped establish the ratio. Tomorrow The Knockout In Absence.
Mouth Soreness Requires Attention and Care
Mouth infections affect gums tongue and cheek lining and may be minor or serious if tied to systemic illness. Antiseptics often fail in severe cases. treat underlying hygiene, eruptions, or poisoning from mercury bismuth or phosphorus with professional care and mouth cleansing.
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Journal of the
American Medical Association
Hygeia
Health Magazine
Lawrence Curtis
Two Sisters Contrast: Dreamer of Art and Party Planner
The piece contrasts Helen the quiet aspiring artist with Mary a lively party facilitator. Helen pursues painting but lacks energy and direction, while Mary turns social energy into a livelihood by hosting parties for others. Their mother favored Helen for thoughtfulness, yet Mary carves her own path despite family misgivings.
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Mary
Helen
Welles Skids for Envoy in Cuba Crisis and New Deal Conventions
Washington notes intensify over Ambassador Sumner Welles and Cuba as Roosevelt faces questions on recognition of the Machado regime. Commentary flags possible Welles withdrawal, while concerns over Congress and the TVA loom. New Deal promotes Washington as a convention hub with many gatherings planned.
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Washington, D. C
Havana
Sumner Welles
Grau
Roosevelt
Welles
Warm Springs
Machado
State Department
W. D. L. Robinson
David Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Senator Bachmann
Tennessee
Morgan
TVA
Robinson
Duke Public Utility Family
Washington
Realism and Work Ethic Shape a Dreamer’s Path
A reflection on how discipline and practical effort convert dreams into progress. The narrator contrasts Helen and Mary, noting a mother’s belief life favors the chosen, and warns the dreamer’s self ruin without a sturdy work habit. It also cites quinine demand, malaria patients, and limited global supply.
Man of the Day in a Civil War Era Puzzle
A fragmented crossword style clue set lists prompts for a historical figure, including Civil War president, geographic hints, and simple words. It references symbols like cymbals and crystal gazer while weaving in dates and locations, suggesting a themed feature on a notable leader and related terms.
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U. S
Bird's Prison
Constellation
Letter on Prohibition and repeal in Athens arena
The author reflects on Prohibition and repeal, noting mixed public opinion and enforcement dependence on officers. He recalls education’s role in shaping attitudes, condemns hard liquor sales, and questions funding schools through liquor taxes while sharing personal experiences with drinking and driving threats. He ends with ambivalence about repeal and a call for responsible enforcement.
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NRA
Abandon Hope for As Seared San Jose Abduction Case
In San Jose a grim update on the Brooke Hart kidnapping notes authorities believe the body has not been found. Sheriff Thurmond and attorneys discuss the case amid threats and legal constraints while the search remains unfocused and uncertain.
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San Jose
Calif
Brooke L. Hart
Alex J. Hart
Sherif
Thomas H. Thurmond
M. Holmes
Hart
Thurmond
Francisco
Shade Institute Opens With Community Events Thursday
Shade Institute begins Thursday with an evening program featuring Earl Cowen and a community singing. Monahan discusses experiences and has a talk on Some Help Sail as part of the opening night. Friday sessions include lectures on The New Deal and The Homemakers Marketing by Monahan and Johnson.
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Earl Cowen
Field
Mr. Monahes
Lord
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Gureau
Associated Ohio Dailies
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press Associations
Joan We W Cullennae
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Fifth Ave
Slee Motors
Detroit
Athens Post Office
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West
Postcas
Eure
Dorothy Dix
Cinto
John
Biddle
John Moler
Carpenter Street
E. B. Morrison
Hocking
Herrold Mill
Ohio Poultry Association
Ohio University Choral Society
A. D. Thompson
England
Royal Military Academy
Woolwich
Royal Naval College
Dartmouth
Scotland
Berve
Ike
Mansfield
Believe
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Esperia
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Strombol
Sunari
Nazare
Damascus
The
DR. Morris Fishbein
Olive Roberts Barton
Envoy Welles
By Rodney Dutcher
Cuba
Treasury
Mme. Litvinoff
Litvinoffs
Atlantic Ocean
Litvinoff
Congress
Ivil Works Administration
White House
Man of the
Holiday
South America
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the Messenger
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