Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. info and rates
The Athens Messenger prints weekdays with a Sunday edition. Publisher Gordon K. Bush. General Manager Charles H. Harris. rates: by carrier 1.00 per week. mail $4.50 yearly in specified counties. other zones vary.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press National Representatives
John W. Cullen Company
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Gallia
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New Athens Coach Champions Community Athletic Program
The new Athletic Director plans a citywide rehabilitation of Athens educational facilities, expanding indoor and outdoor venues and offering broad participatory programs. He emphasizes community involvement beyond football and basketball, aiming to turn the school system into a regional standout in Southern Ohio.
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Lackey
Athens
Ohio
Strikes Cost Money in Automotive Industry Downturn
The article notes that last year’s auto industry strike cost workers about 176 dollars in wages for a 40 hour week, with a 5 cent raise not enough to offset losses, and warns that a new strike would similarly hurt workers, buyers, and communities through reduced spending, relief costs, and lower sales.
Portrait of the Nation as Small Town Virtues
A descriptive Big Town article extols the small town man as an American ideal. He is an individualist who values work, thrift, honest dealing, blunt honesty in civic life, graft intolerance, and prudent local governance. He aims to educate children and live simply for national harmony.
Saber rattling and the call for peace in the economy
A White House spokesman urges business and labor to stop saber rattling and warns against price hikes. The piece argues that business wants peace and recovery, while most independents oppose radical labor leaders and favor moderate prices and cautious restraint from all sides.
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White House
No further progress despite many failed attempts
The speaker concedes that many tasks cannot be done after repeated trials and failures. They acknowledge frustration but emphasize persistence amid continued effort.
Dewey and Hoover Clash Over Federal Power and Housing
In Washington With Clapper notes two Republican speeches. Dewey criticizes New York's housing neglect and argues for state action to curb federal overreach. Hoover repeats familiar anti Roosevelt lines and opposes federal relief, urging reliance on local groups to handle aid.
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Hoover
al Smith
Liberty League
Roosevelt
Dewey
Lehman
New York State
New York
America
Washington
Community Chest
The
Red Cross
Roosevelt Compared to Dictatorship Critics Sinned by Republicans
The piece argues Republicans overstate Roosevelt’s danger and asserts Roosevelt has pursued a reconstruction plan others would not attempt. It notes Hoover’s view after Europe trip that Roosevelt is far from a dictator and suggests Dewey backers fear Hoover campaigning in New York.
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Europe
Hitler
Goering
Dewey
New York State
Two Price System Faces Questions In Washington
Washington debates a proposed two price system to move farm surpluses to poor families at low prices. Officials weigh subsidies and distribution challenges while noting cotton and wheat pose major hurdles.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Hugh
Wallace
New York
Public Forum Letters Welcome Signatures for Contributions
Readers are invited to submit signed letters to the Public Forum on current events. Writers must include their signature with the contribution and keep letters short to allow multiple submissions each day.
The Poor Fish and the New Deal Salmon
G H Chalfant of Coolville writes a critique of the Grand Coulee and Bonneville dams, the Economy Act, and New Deal policies. He argues the projects waste taxpayer money, burden ex servicemen on relief, and mislead migrants, calling for a square deal and warning voters against Democratic support.
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the Messenger
The
Messenger
Chillicothe Scioto Gazette
Grand Coulee
Columbia River
Roosevelt
Congress
Great Pyramid
Egypt
Philadelphia
Seattle
Los Angeles
Bonneville
Kansas
Dakotas
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Mr. Roosevelt
Utopia
Franklin D. Culkin
New York
Northwest
U. S
Henry Earle Riggs
American Society of Civil Engineers
Washington
Tucker
New Deal
G. H. Chalfant
Coolville, R. D
October gold in nature and harvest colors
The column invites reader verses with name and address deadlines. The poem celebrates October beauty with golden leaves, grain, pumpkins, and nuts, set in Rutland Ohio. An item notes bogus two dollar bills found by bank clerks in New Glasgow, N.S., described as excellent counterfeits.
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Messenger
New Glasgow
United States
Athens camp becomes parking lot for OU football games
Ten years ago a local Athens tourist camp was converted into a parking area for University of Oklahoma football games. Mrs. F W Cone was elected vice president of the Ohio Federation of Child Conservation Leagues. Betty Lou Wyckoff celebrated her fourth birthday at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Wyckoff. Gertrude Pritchard won first prize at the Kings Daughters Class meeting hosted by Miss Thelma Lahew.
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Athens
O. U
F. W. Cone
Ohio Federation of Child Conservation Leagues
Betty Lou Wyckoff
Mrs
Clarence Wyckoff
Gertrude Pritchard
Kings Daughters
Thelma Lahew
Athens County over the top in Fourth Liberty Bond drive
Twenty years ago Athens County exceeded its Fourth Liberty Bond quota of 1 137 000 by at least 50 000. Chauncey led with 19 350 in bonds. Troop One Girl Scouts surpassed targets with members selling varied bonds including Marie Jewett 3 150, Madge Wyatt 2 150, Dorothy Kircher 1 450, Mary Helen Dailey 2 800, Lucile Hunter 950, Marian Bush 950. Marie Swaim captained Troop One. Louise M. Price aided YWCA services in Washington and has ties to Lockland Girl Scout work. Troop Two, directed by Maria Grover, sold 37 450 in bonds. top sellers Ruth Foster 8 200, Doris Henry 34 500, Louise Angell 5 200, Mary Peoples 1 900, Angella Woods 2 150, Helen Peoples 1 550, Eleanor Phillips 1 200, Mary Lawhead 1 150.
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Athens County
A. C. Law
Chauncey
Girl Scouts
Marie Jewett
Madge Wyatt
Dorothy Kircher
Dorothy Slutz
Mary Helen Dailey
Lucile Hunter
Marian Bush
Marie Swaim
Troop Two Girl Scouts
Maria Grover
Ruth Foster
Doris Henry
Louise Angell
Mary Peoples
Angella Woods
Helen Peoples
Eleanor Phillips
Mary Lawhead
Cancer Prevention Advice Health Hints and Diet
The article urges cancer prevention through avoiding chronic irritation, dental care to prevent tongue and mouth cancer, watching moles and ulcers, and avoiding hot foods. It stresses protective work exposure, and annual exams after 40 for those with family cancer history, with emphasis on medical diagnosis and cautions against unproven treatments. It cites Dr Francis Carter Wood on early treatment and consulting physicians promptly.
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Francis Carter Wood
Toledo Sends Export Manager on 7000 Mile Trade Tour
As part of National Foreign Trade Week the city dispatched export manager Joseph H. Bradley, representing several Toledo firms, on a 7000 mile air journey to the West Indies and Central America. There are 112 Toledo firms engaged in export business.
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Toledo
Joseph H. Bradley
West Indies
Central America
Murder on the Millbay stairs sparks chase
Reporter detective Robert Tait pursues a tip about the Sudden Dombey murder. He follows a caller to a ruined raincoat factory, where a driver is wounded and a dim stairway leads to danger as Tait prepares to investigate further.
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Myrna Dombey
Robert Tait
Anne Lester
Myrna
Dannie Feeley
Ludden Dombey
Tait
Leonard Macy
Macy
Harris Rogers
Bob Tait
Dombey
Feeley
We the Women Question Social Etiquette Demands
A reflective piece argues women should speak up about personal comfort and control over social expectations. It questions etiquette dictates on hosting guests, dress, courtesy, and social obligations, urging firmer boundaries and self expression in domestic and public settings.
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