The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co
The Athens Messenger established 1825 publishes weekdays afternoon edition and a large Sunday issue. Gordon K. Bush is publisher and general manager with Charles H. Barris as managing editor. Subscription rates listed for carriers and mail across multiple Ohio counties.
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Athens stHlessenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Barris
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
Good Points and Shortcomings of Ohio Driver's License Law
The 1936 Ohio Driver's License Law aimed to cut accidents by requiring examinations for applicants reading signs, color recognition, and traffic knowledge. It reports 915 revocations and 3737 suspensions by August, plus 31,660 traffic convictions, with 2.5 million registrations in year one. The system seeks identification benefits and enforcement improvements, but concerns remain about police capacity to detect incompetence and the law's overall effectiveness.
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Ohio
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Bureau
State Highway Patrol
Why Not Now A Call To Make Time For Life’s Later Years
A reflective essay urges immediate action to enjoy life before aging reduces capabilities. It laments overworked adults and busy families who postpone travel and leisure, noting resorts attract mostly the elderly or homesick relatives. It warns years slip by and opportunities fade, leaving only regret.
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Joneses
New Precision Device Sparks Debate Over WPA Labor
The piece notes a sharp new device that could replace many labor tasks and mocks critics who accuse WPA workers of shirking. It argues against calling a spade a shovel and suggests technology could alter political labor dynamics.
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WPA
Hull and Roosevelt Push New Foreign Policy Ahead of Speech
Secretary of State Cordell Hull rolled out a proactive foreign policy plan in September speeches signaling support for international order. The piece notes Roosevelt’s stronger stance and questions double standards in policy toward Europe and the Far East. Trade data show Japan's growing share of U S exports, with potential embargo implications and industry reactions.
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Cordell Hull
Roosevelt
Chicago
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Hull
New York
Boston
China
Spain
Europe
Far East
Johnson warns on economic strangulation of Japan and risk of war
Hugh Johnson argues against cutting Japan off from cotton and silk, urging careful study of whether embargoes would stop Japan. He cites Japan's reliance on petroleum and rubber, notes potential for total war, and recalls 1918 US wartime conservation as proof of resilience. He warns economic strangulation could trigger war and questions its effectiveness.
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Japan
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Brooks Emery
Germany
India
Japan’s War Aid Claim Meets Domestic Charity Snag
A New York advertiser offers 25 for return of lost dental work, urging that charity begin at home while Japan frames its war in humanitarian aid to China.
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Japan
China
New York
What Running Away With Margit Reveals
A fragmentary line hints at a dramatic pursuit or separation involving Margit. The clipped text offers no clear actors, setting, or date, leaving the incident’s scope and resolution undefined in the accessible material.
Charlie Jones and Ella Bly in a Trailerscape Affair
Charlie reveals his chaotic schemes as Irene Agnew Margit Keough and Keough swirl through Madison Avenue intrigues. Ella Bly challenges him while they share a lunch in a trailer and plot future lessons as a new chapter begins.
Agnews Family Turmoil Draws in a Notorious Con Artist
Margit Agnew travels to Lake George to rescue her sister from Charlie Jones, an artist and tramp. A disguised detective butler monitors Charlie while a Scotland Yard cable brands him a confidence man. Fake telegrams lure Irene Waldo and Felice back to New York as Keough prepares a solo capture.
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Evelyn
Charlie
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Reno
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Irene
Keough
Margit
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Embryo
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Karlie
Ilotine
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Agnews
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Charlie Jones
Scotland Yard
Felice
Fate Intervenes as Driverless Car Hits Man in Cleveland
Lloyd Brown Jr. aged 26 died when his driverless vehicle struck him after he stepped out to argue with another motorist following a traffic mishap. In Palestine the Muslim population is about 760,000 while Jews number roughly 175,000.
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Cleveland
Lloyd Brown, Jr
Palestine
Record recalls blacksmiths and world lake facts
Cleveland blacksmith John Glatch recalls 18 years ago shoeing 220 horses in 36 hours with a helper. He notes he once shod 52 horses in a single day. He also mentions Lake Chad as the world’s largest lake at 50 000 square miles.
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Record
Cleveland
John Glatch
Glatch
Lake Chad
Hay Fever Linked to Plant Pollen Protein Sensitivity
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses hay fever origins noting it is caused by sensitivity to pollen protein. He cites Blackley experiments with over 100 pollens showing symptoms arise only in susceptible individuals and that heredity plays a role. He explains transfer of hypersensitivity via blood transfusion illustrating immune basis.
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Blackley
Poet Verse Sent In By Messenger Readers
Verse in this column must include name and address. Memorial style pieces not suited here. The excerpt recalls music of the sea and a flute, mourning a lost voice and autumn wind, ending with attribution to LE DA SAMS.
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Messenger
District Tales of Long Ago By Harry R Hurn
James Mullineaux of Gallipolis rose to prominence as an early 1850s architect and builder. He designed public buildings including Gallipolis city hall and supervised the Vinton County Courthouse project at McArthurstown begun in 1854 and completed in 1857. The courthouse bell, desk, and a family planing mill legacy with his sons survived into later generations.
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Harry R. Hurn
Gallipolis
James Mullineaux
City
American Legion
Vinton County Court House
McArthurstown
Andrew Rop
Mullineaux
McArthur
Vinton County
Sheriff's Office
Alexander Allen
Cedar Street
James
John
Joseph
Ten Years Ago Dinner Guests and Local News
A retrospective list of guests includes Mrs. Phena Greenup Lo Beach Cal T L Young and daughter Helen Chester W Was Mr and Mrs Matt Throckmorton Albany Mr and Mrs C H Slaughter Miss Evaline Young Miss Clara Perry Delegates went to Warr for a state PTA meeting led by Mrs C W Fink Mrs Evan Jones Mrs W A Matheny Mr Dc Bird and Mrs Thor Olson Lewis Gatchel Jr injured from a grapevine swing Dr H T Phillips visited New Orleans Donald Betts and family stayed with their parents in Athens J T Townsend led teachers meeting in Ellis Hall Miss Shannon The Plains spoke on Language in the First Grade Miss Clara Blume Blackburn School spoke on Reading in the First Grade Athens Albany football game lineups and officials E E Aumiller returned from a three week trip to Pittsburgh Philadelphia Hartford Boston New York and Cleveland.
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Dallas Goodin
Chauncey
Phena Greenup
Lo Beach
Cal
T. L. Young
Helen
Chester
Matt Throckmorton
Albany
C. H. Slaughter
Evaline Young
Clara Perry
Warr
Parent-Teacher Association
C. W. Fink
Evan Jones
W. A. Matheny
Dc. Bird
Thor Olson
Athens Township
Luhrig
J. T. Townsend
Mardis
Ellis Hall
Shannon
the Plains
Clara Blume
Blackburn School
E. E. Aumiller
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Hartford
Conn
Boston
New York
Cleveland
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Prince James
Ane Feough
Pacific
DR. Morris Fishbein
Poet's Corner
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Graves
Leda Sams
Lewis Gatchel, Jr
Lewis Gatchel, Glouster
Dr. H. T. Phillips
New Orleans
Donald Betts
Indianapolis
F. C. Betts
Morris Ave
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Pickard
Baker
Young
Edrich
Wilson
Foraker
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Bean
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P. McVey
Fought
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Throckmartin
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George Clark
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