Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger established 1825 outlines publishers Gordon K. Bush and Charlee M. Harris. It notes associations including the American Newspaper Publishers Association and Inland Daily Press Association. Subscription rates are listed as one year four dollars sixty cents, six months two dollars fifty, ten weeks one dollar, with weekly and county coverage details.
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Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bush
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Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr. Charlee MH. Harris
American Newspaper Publisherssociation
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Focal News
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Chicago
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Detroit
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Athens
Act of Isis
Gallia
Mocking
Meigs
Vinton
Washington
Halloween 1940 Athens Parents Organize Community Halloween
A volunteer group of Athens parents launches a 1940 Halloween program to provide engaging activities for children, deter property damage, and promote civic responsibility. The plan emphasizes parental and community involvement, education on citizens’ duties, and a hopeful annual, citywide celebration.
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Athens
George
Big Guns Are Loaded in Heated Campaign Debate
A biting critique notes propaganda across government bureaus and media during the campaign. It warns of regimentation of public thought and sensational air and press tactics aimed at swaying voters. The piece cites Samuel Butler and Mary Baker Eddy as added reflections.
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Willkie
Roosevelt
Samuel Butler
Roosevelt Fears War Build Up in Election Wind Talk
Hugh Johnson warns Washington rumors claim Roosevelt may spark entry into global war to boost re election. He argues such moves threaten free economy and democracy, risking millions of American lives and liberty, and criticizes Willkie opposition as politically driven. Johnson urges vigilance against a crafted crisis strategy.
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New York City
Washington
Germany
Britain
Hong Kong
Singapore
Roosevelt
Willkie
Mr. Willkie
Henry Wallace
America
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Bruce Catton discusses shifting U S policy toward Japan and potential U S Singapore naval base arrangements. He recalls Henry Stimson’s 1931 push for an Anglo American united front and British reactions, suggesting hidden negotiations shape current Washington thinking. The piece links wartime diplomacy to base access debates.
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Washington
Lord Lothian
London
Singapore
U. S
Japan
Foreign Office
Burma Road
United States
State Department
Far East
Manchuria
Henry Stimson
United Front
Stimson
Tokyo
District Building Activity Headlines Local Homes and Shops
Ray Russell of Millfield built a large porch. Mrs. C. Cowdery of Reedsville had a wash house rebuilt. B. M. Taylor of Rutland laid a chicken house on his farm. J. L. Cavanaugh of Zaleski had his store repaired. Mt. Hermon parsonage repapered and painted. Co. E Barrows of Coolville repapered his home. Cash Woods store in The Plains roofed by McAllister and Calhoun. Arthur Watson East Shade erected a new barn on his farm. George Sanborn carpentered a new bath room for George Biggs in Burlingham.
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Ray Russell
Millfield
Letter from Coolville criticizes wealth distribution and New Deal policy
Edward Campbell of Coolville voices concern over wealth concentration and government action in a letter to The Messenger. He cites Roosevelt, laments corporate power, and argues for redistribution while warning against totalitarian risk. the piece ends noting an editorial reflection on Lincoln.
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the Messenger
Abraham Lincoln
Republic
Mr. Larson
Portland
Tom Jenkins
Roosevelt
Edward Campbell Coolville
Wealth at My Door Poem by Messenger Reader
A reader contributions a verse about wealth not found in pots of gold but in family love. The speaker rejects chasing rainbow riches and revels in the treasures at home, including a loving family and daily acts of care. The poem contrasts imagined wealth with the real riches of children, spouse, and home.
Autumn Day in Chesterhill Ohio Edith M Patterson
A nostalgic verse piece describes a bright autumn day with waving treetops sunlit vines and a hazy wood as a note of recognition for Edith M Patterson of Chesterhill Ohio in a devotional tone.
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Edith M. Patterson
Chesterhill, O
Rally address and ballot suit involving Millfield chair man
Pearl Hill chaired a Republican rally addressed by Judge L G Worstell and Dr S K Mardis. Attorney Don R McGill of Nelsonville sued the Athens County Election Board for 5000 dollars to remove his name from the ballot. The board included Ira Andrews Elmer Jones W A Carpenter Cash Brewer Fred Bougher. McGill once commanded a French mortar battery at the Argonne earning the Croix de Guerre. Rauch's Luncheonette advertised sundaes and sandwiches. Rev E D Murch led the First Christian Church.
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Pearl Hill
Millfield
L. G. Worstell
S. K. Mardis
Don R. McGill
Nelsonville
Athens County Election Board
Ira Andrews
Elmer Jones
W. A. Carpenter
Cash Brewer
Fred Bougher
McGill
Argonne
Pennsville Social Notes Highlights Oct events
A series of Pennsville social items note births, visits, and gatherings. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Delbert Ahle on Oct 16 and a son to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Love on Oct 17. A birthday dinner for 88 year old Charles H. Davis was held. Towns Club meets Oct 24 with music and supper. Various visits and dinners are listed, plus a Pennsville high school carnival planned for Oct 25 featuring floor show minstrels melodrama and games.
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Pennsville
Delbert Ahle
Wilfred Love
C. V. Davis
Charles H. Davis
Davis
Pennsville Townsend Club
W. L. Mattox
Elwood Mercer
Elbert Wilson
Howard Wilson
Marietta
Eugene Hann
Rose Bailey
Cash Barkhurst
Will Barkhurst
Fred E. Williams
Stanley Dougan
San Jose
Cal
Frisen
Chicago
W. S. Dougan
Lulu Hiatt
Chesterhill
Clancy Newburn
Rex
C. S. Hiatt
Keith
Madelyn Hilaman
Dana V. Williams
Larry
Wayne Geddes
George MelInturf
Lawson Geddes
Todds
J. B. Butcher
Ashland
Jesse Embree
Harold Best
DeWitt Barkhurst
Pennsville High School
Calif
Howard Kennard
Newark
Orin Kennard
Tulsa
Okla
Jungle Shadow In Adam’s House Reveals Hidden Threat
Sidney and Marta explore a secret passage to a jungle chamber in Adam’s room. Marta faints as a shadowy intruder, possibly armed, evades pursuit. A state trooper and staff search the rambling house but find no trace, while clues like chloroform scent and footprints hint at a hidden danger.
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Sidney
Marta
Adam
Murphy
Braiwood
Togi
Henry Barkes
Mister Braitwood
Barkes
Plowman
Cheshire Personals Updates From Local Visitors
Local residents and visitors share weekend calls and visits across Gallia and Lawrence counties. Families including the Chamberlains of Adrian Michigan plan extended stays with relatives in Proctorville and Barlow. several others travel to Columbus Winfield and Huntington for family gatherings and birthday events. Cheshire High School prepares for a Friday football clash with Vinton in the season finale.
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Cheshire
W. E. Chamberlain
Adrian, Mich
Billa Ely
F. W. Butcher
Proctorville
Chamberlains
William Davis
Soh
Columbus
Kermit Massie
Hollis Whitt
Gallipolis
O. N. Roush
Jerry Rife
Bulaville
Wilbur Swisher
Corning
Stanley Ward
Clara Ward
James Rothgeb
Delmar Rothgeb
Huntington
Roma Hawkins
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E. D. Murch
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