Athens Messenger Page Four Public Notice Rates and Masthead
The Athens Messenger presents its masthead with publishers Gordon K Bush Frederick W Bush and editor Charles H Harris. It lists memberships and circulation practices and notes subscription rates by carrier at 6 per week and mail options across counties. Obituary and card of thanks services are mentioned with nominal charges.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & ID Printing Co
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Associated Presse
Joan W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Ihe
Gallia
Hocking
McMorgan
Vinton
Washington
Exercising Our Divine Rights and Public Disorder
The piece questions American self image as a level headed democracy while noting recent Willkie campaign incidents. It condemns attacks on speakers and candidates as a vile public display amid debate and peaceful contest.
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Willkie
Hopeful yet wary on new coal minimum price plan
In the coal region residents and miners react to Roosevelt administration efforts for minimum coal prices. Critics warn demand has dwindled due to substitutes and power projects. They argue the plan cannot revive a decade of decline and call for public education on coal use and jobs.
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Little Socialistic Group
Roosevelt
New Deal Party
Washington
Washington’s population rise amid expanding federal bureaucracy
In 1930 Washington D C would rank 41st in population among states, now 87th, yet the capital grows as federal activity swells. The piece argues that new commissions and central power erode states rights, swelling Washington’s population and bureaucrats, with salaries paid by the government.
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District of Columbia
Washington, D. C
Jefferson
United States
War basis for industry in America debated by Hugh Johnson
Hugh Johnson criticizes vague calls to put American industry on a war basis and argues for strong, expert leadership rather than bureaucratic control. He warns against slave-like constraints and praises decisive supervision like Hitler’s by assigning clear responsibility and accountability.
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New York City
France
England
Simon
Charlie Schwab
Charlie
Ballyhoo
Hitler
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Washington faces a likely fall push to feed starving Europe but the Roosevelt administration opposes it. Officials argue we should address domestic hunger first and build U S strength before aiding Europe, a line echoed by Milo Perkins and tied to Hoover campaign plans. Perkins argues 15 million Americans are underfed and boosting farm output is key.
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Washington
U. S
Europe
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
Minneapolis
Milo Perkins
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Perkins
Henry Wallace
Willkie
Agriculture Department
Wallace
State Department views British South America trade as nonproblematic
The department brushes off British trade presence in South America amid potential competition with U S exports. It highlights new Brazil Argentina talks and a capital-backed Brazil steel plan as steps toward higher intra regional trade, noting current inter South American sales at about eight percent and a hoped for rise to twenty percent.
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State Department
South America
U. S
Brazil
Argentina
U. S. State Department
Population Growth and Democracy in Washington
The passage urges taxpayers to recognize how rapid population increase in Washington impacts democracy and American traditions. It reflects concerns about governance, representation, and the responsibilities that come with a growing urban electorate.
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Washington
What America Means to Me by Florence D. Ferber
A reflective essay argues Americans are “joiners” who belong to many groups yet neglect the United States as a guiding club. It warns that hostility toward immigrants and foreigners risks fueling Nazism or Communism, urging welcoming refugees to belong and contribute.
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America
United States of America
Hitler
Stalin
United States
Germany
Italy
Albert Eirstein
Paul Robeson
Thomas Mann
Jascha Heifetz
Carl Schurz
Lindbergh
the Messenger
Forum
Ohio
G. L. Humphrey. Carpenter
Sand Run Personal And Brief Social Notes
Mr and Mrs Oliver Blake of Gore visited Mr and Mrs Eugene Blake Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Bob Kehman of the Y visited the Blakes this week. Ivan Dawley found in his garden a radish more than a foot long. A shower was given Saturday night for Mr and Mrs George Shiltz at the home of his parents. A birthday dinner was served at the home of Mrs J H Wolfe Sunday for her mother visiting from New Straitsville. Mrs Guy Beal and children and Mrs Howdyshell of Carbon Hill attended church Monday night.
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Oliver Blake
Gore
Eugene Blake
Bob Kehman
Blakes
Ivan Dawley
George Shiltz
J. H. Wolfe
New Straitsville
Guy Beal
Howdyshell
Carbon Hill
Tonight's office drama and a dangerous plot unfolds
Sue Mary, a stenographer, faces fear as Vera and Nick scheme to seize Clark papers. Joe lies unconscious after a factory fight while Sue Mary fears exposure and questions whether to warn Governor Miller’s team amid war strain and political pressure.
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Sue Mary Jefferson
Joe Stefanski
Sue Mary
Nick Alexander
Youth Progress
Vera
Oliver
Clark
Nick
Joe
Nelsonville Junior Senior High elects 12 graders
In Nelsonville, the school named its 12 grade officers with Floyd Denny seventh Margaret Howe eighth Ralph Windle ninth Bob Wend tenth Bob Hall eleventh and Frank Shay twelfth. Howard Cline Albany and W H McKee Athens joined in Columbus to golf at the Columbus Country Club. Dr T A McCracken spoke at the Athens County Teachers Institute. Birthdays were celebrated for Mrs George Hartley and Mrs Elbert Sams at the Hartley home.
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Nelsonville Junior-Senior High School
Floyd Denny
Margaret Howe
Ralph Windle
Bob Wend
Bob Hall
Frank Shay
Howard Cline
Albany
W. H. McKee
Athens
Columbus
Columbus Country Club
George Hartley
Elbert Sams
Hartley
Miss Melba Harwick Hosts Athens Dinner Party
Miss Melba Harwick entertained Miss Marie Josten Miss Regina Gross and Miss Clara Cropper of Portsmouth for a dinner. Dr. and Mrs P E Hixon and son Edward and Mr and Mrs L W Kelley visited Logan to spend the day with Mrs Maria Pierce. Mr and Mrs Fred Kiltau hosted a dinner for Mrs Eda Kiltau's birthday with Mr and Mrs Charles Weber Hazel Hul dah Russell and L K Louks in attendance. First Methodist Church Sunday School drew 528 attendees with Copeland Martzolff and other classes noted.
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Melba Harwick
Athens
Marie Josten
Regina Gross
Clara Cropper
Portsmouth
P. E. Hixon
Edward
L. W. Kelley
Logan
Maria Pierce
Fred Kiltau
Eda Kiltau
Charles Weber
Hazel
Huldah Russell
L. K. Louks
Columbus
First Methodist Church Sunday School
Prof. Copeland
Martzolff
Bean
Hatch
iMr. Thomas
Poet’s Corney Verses Readers Invite Name and Address
Messenger column invites readers to submit verses bearing name and address. The sample piece praises Britannia, laments loss, and calls for hope, liberty, and Canadian homeward refuge with a signoff from LE DA SAMS.
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Messenger
High Flames Surge From Sun Surface, Scientist Says
California scientist reports flames leap from the sun’s surface at about 20 000 miles per minute and often rise to heights near 1 000 000 miles in intense solar activity.
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California
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Hugh Johnson
America Daily
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
Fdona Ferber
Britain
By Galbraith
Marguerite Gahagan
NEA
Babs Fleming
Babs
Jim
Kittye
Natalie
Kitty
Ross Clark
Ross
Miss Grant
Ross Clar
Miller
T. A. McCracken
Athens County Teachers Institute
Corney
Brittania
Brittannia
Liberty
Paradise
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