Athens Messenger Page Four Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger announces its 1825 lineage with publishers and editors listed. It notes weekday publication, a Sunday edition, and membership in national press associations. Subscription rates are provided for carrier and mail, with regional zones and durations.
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Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Republicans Need State Wins To Build 1940 Machine
Washington columnist Raymond Clapper argues GOP gains hinge on statehouse wins, not just Congress. He notes Indiana’s lack of a governor complicates 1940 plans, while Democrats hold most governors. Dewey in Albany and James in Pennsylvania loom as key tests for 1940 strategy.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Indiana
Charles Halleck
Paul McNutt
Townsend
United States
Minnesota
Benson
Wisconsin
Phil LaFollette
Dewey
Albany
New York
James
Pennsylvania
General Hugh S. Johnson warns against independent merchants losing ground
Johnson addressed independent merchants in Cleveland urging defense of small business amid rising private wealth power. He warned that large corporations resemble collectivist states, endangering democracy and the independence of the middle class, urging support for industrial democracy and the independent merchant.
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Hugh S. Johnson
Cleveland
United States
Hitler
America
Dark Outlook on Civilization by Joad in The Living Age
British philosopher Joad laments a paradox of progress saying peace and plenty exist yet humanity risks self destruction. He argues science grants power beyond wisdom and warns that human nature remains the ultimate unmastered enemy while machines replace daily work and genuine human activity.
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Joad
Washington economic notes hint housing lead recovery
Economists say strong housing activity helps recovery with 400000 dwellings possible next year. Savings levels, vacancy rates, and building costs influence prospects as Legislator Dies presses for immigration files and Bridges case scrutiny amid a Washington probe.
A Vision of Futurist Exhaustion and Noise
The passage warns that future life will be filled with ceaseless noise and gadgetry as technology crowds out genuine thought. It predicts a deluge of sensational news and devices that numb the public, leaving people unable to find relief from boredom or meaning.
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Tony
Murder to Music chapter outlines a swing band crisis
Robert Tait assumes management of The Swingateers after Lud Dombey's death. He negotiates with recording firm president Montgomery to avoid legal trouble over bootleg records. Feeley and Tait pursue Weeks and seek to keep Myrna Dombey protected while unifying the band to continue performances.
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Myrna Dombey
Robert Tait
Anne Lester
Myrna
Dannie Feeley
Ludden Dombey
Feeley
Tait
Dombey
Bob Tait
Donnie Feeley
Phonograph
Lud Dombey
Pombey
Mr. Montgomery
Swingateers Corporation
Harris Rogers
Pacific Plaza
Montgomery
Swingateers
Stephens
Lud
Torchy
Gates
Borah on monopoly and public patronage in Glouster
In a Glouster letter GEORGE S. THOMPSON argues that government action is not required to break monopolies, praising Senator Borah while urging residents to withhold patronage to defeat a local cinema combine. He warns monopolies exploit necessities and predicts the Glouster theater merger will bring experience rather than profit.
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the Messenger
United States
Idaho
William E. Borah
Borah
Glouster
George
Thompson Glouster
Understanding Cancer Fears and Prevention in Modern Medicine
The article notes that fear of cancer persists but cancer is often preventable and treatable. It discusses causes such as constitutional tendency and chronic irritation, rejects diet as a cancer source, and explains hormones and vitamins relate to cancer chemistry but are not yet helpful for prevention.
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New York
Stork and Dr Walker Deliveries Stir Local News
Ten years ago the stork and Dr Walker delivered babies at multiple local homes including the Stewarts in Brush Fork Junction and the Herny family in Carbon Hill as well as visits to Almasky and Campbell in Buchtel. George Nye led OU Cane Rush while the Needle Club held a Halloween party at 67 W Washington St. The Sands returned from a motor trip to Barberton as Roosevelt was formally notified of his New York gubernatorial nomination.
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Carl Porter
Washington St
Lodi surpasses Liberty Bond goal by $10,000 in 1940 drive
W B Carpenter reported Lodi exceeded its Liberty Bond allotment with $40,000 subscribed on a $30,000 target. The article lists men seeking enlistment in the motor transport corps and notes a gold medal for butter at the National Dairy Show won by Homer B. Gall. It also mentions visitors from Nelsonville to Camp Sherman and a patriotic program at Amesville.
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W. B. Carpenter
Lodi
Hugh Mulligan
Liberty Bonds
Homer B. Gall
Athens State Hospital
Pleasant Valley Social and Personal Notes
Mr. E A Dixon spent last week with his brother H A Dixon near Downington. Albert Bolin moves to Stotts farm near Athens. Mrs Emma Inman visits children in Cleveland Ohio. Claude Westfall and Athens guests with Pearl Wood. Ladies Aid met Oct 6 at Anna Bolin with ten members and five visitors. Next meeting at Bessie Pugh Nov 3. Attended Albany School Fair. John Carsey building an addition to his house. Mack Haney in Middleport visiting sister Louie Woodyard. Harold Jones Chauncey visited by Wood and Brooks. Edward Pugh and Harrisonville School Fair attendees. Sunday dinner guests included A C Stratton, Athens. Fred Walburn. D Walburn. Felix Dorsey. Ella Wood.
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Pleasant Valley
E. A. Dixon
H. A. Dixon
Downington
Albert Bolin
Athens
Stotts Farm
Emma Inman
Cleveland
Ohio
Claude Westfall
Pearl Wood
Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Society
Anna Bolin
Kate Wood
Bessie Pugh
Albany
John Carsey
Mack" Haney
Middleport
Louie Woodyard
Rear Wood
Sade Brooks
Harold Jones
Chauncey
Edward Pugh
Harrisonville
Edward Brooks
A. C. Stratton
Fred Walburn
D. Walburn
Felix Dorsey
Ella Wood
Gallipolis Social Notes Farewell Tea and Local Visits
Mrs. Fannie Bell hosted a farewell missionary tea for the Presbyterian Church Ladies' Bible Class retiring from active membership. Pre School Mothers Club met at Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips with Dr Raymon Allison speaking on child teeth care. Visitors Carl Uhrig and daughter Lottie Uhrig Welch stopped by Mrs Bess Perry. H P Halley began bus trip to southern cities. A W Kerns visiting daughter in Williamson West Virginia.
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Gallipolis
Fannie Bell
Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Phillips
Virginia Bane
Raymon T. Allison
Carl Uhrig
Cincinnati
Lottie Uhrig Welch
Salt Lake City
Utah
Bess Perry
Wiener roast at Willey’s Grove hosted by Betty Pitchford
A lively gathering of young people enjoyed a wiener roast at Willey’s Grove on Thursday night organized by Betty Pitchford. Dr and Mrs L C Bean returned from Lancaster Pa with their son Lewis Jr who studies there. Mrs Blanche France traveled to Cleveland for a week with her brother Earl Pritchett. Mrs Robert Ruddell returned to Columbus after visiting relatives here. Mrs Margaret D Carter society editor of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune is on a week’s vacation with relatives in McArthur and Cincinnati. Mrs Harry R Hurn attended Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R meeting at Athens Country Club Saturday afternoon.
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Willey’s Grove
Betty Pitchford
L. C. Bean
Lancaster
Lewis, Jr
Blanche France
Cleveland
Earl Pritchett
Robert Ruddell
Columbus
Margaret D. Carter
Gallipolis
Providence Sunday School hosts wiener roast gathering
Seventy two members of Providence Sunday School in Harrison Township met Friday evening for a wiener roast with games before and after lunch. Dr and Mrs H B Thomas and son Jimmie return from a two week western visit, mainly Iowa City. Miss Garnet Whiting pauses duties at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics to visit a brother in Charleston.
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Providence Sunday School
Harrison Township
H. B. Thomas
Jimmie
West
Iowa City
Iowa
Garnet Whiting
Ohio Hospital
Charleston
We the Women Change Marriage Traditions Among Youth
The piece argues that today’s young people marry with fewer trappings than a decade ago. It cites plain rings, minimal furniture, and shared potluck life, noting women’s courage in prioritizing marriage over material conventions and urging men to value partnership over status.
Dinner Guests Include Several Local Residents
Mr and Mrs George Champer hosted guests Friday with Mr and Mrs Maynard Wilson of Covington Kentucky Mr and Mrs Dan Wood and daughter Doris of Patriot Mr and Mrs Carl Oliver and son Edwin of Kananga Mr and Mrs Foster Champer and children and Mr and Mrs William Mayberry of Gallipolis.
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George Champer
Maynard Wilson
Covington, Ky
Dan Wood
Doris
Patriot
Carl Oliver
Edwin
Kananga
Foster Champer
William Mayberry
Gallipolis
Philomathean Club Hosts Mrs Bean and Guest Morgan
Mrs Leo C Bean hosted the Philomathean Club gathering on Thursday evening. Welcome guest Mrs Ever ett Morgan of Marion, a former member, attended as Miss Anne Bradbury presented a review of A Southerner Discovers the South.
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Leo C. Bean
Philomathean Club
Everett Morgan
Marion
Anne Bradbury
Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Verne Ervin Brown
Mrs Heart Brown and Miss Martha Albright hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday night for the newly married Verne Ervin Brown and his wife. A large number of friends attended to offer gifts and well wishes during social hours and refreshments.
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Heart Brown
Martha Albright
Verne Ervin Brown
Relatives Visit Oberlin College Day Attends Oberlin
Mr and Mrs C W Booth and daughter Janet spent the weekend with Mrs Booths brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Allen Bailey of Oberlin and attended high school day at Oberlin College. Mr and Mrs E L Nea hosted their nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Price Mullineaux of Clark Lake Michigan.
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C. W. Booth
Janet
Birth Announcement for Janet Lorene Rife
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rife announce the birth of daughter Janet Lorene on October 9. She is the great granddaughter of 84 year old Mrs. Apoline Durst of Cheshire Township.
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Walter Rife
Janet Lorene
Apoline Durst
Cheshire Township
Entertain Club Hosts Social Afternoon at Home
Mrs John S Robinson and Mrs Sam White were joint hostesses to the Coterie Club Thursday afternoon at the former's home. After a social time, refreshments were served. The club will be entertained at an all day meeting at the home of Mrs Joe Miller near Rodney Oct 27. Mrs Henry Eversole, Mrs William Ballard, Misses Ruby Hedges, Bea and Anne Nuldoon, all of Columbus, were weekend guests of Miss Anne Bradbury.
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John S. Robinson
Sam White
Joe Miller
Rodney
Henry Eversole
Willliam Ballard
Ruby Hedges
Bea
Anne Nuldoon
Columbus
Anne Bradbury
October 19 Horoscope Forecast Advocates Quiet Intrigue
The Stars Say for Wednesday October 19 a fairly active day awaits with feminine influence prominent in business or domestic well being. Secrecy or secret understandings may aid progress, and a birthday child may be versatile, active, and gifted with social and intellectual talents for a happy career.
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