Obituary and subscription ad rates in Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger masthead notes publication details and memberships. Obituary and card notices are accepted for a nominal charge, with subscription rates listed as six dollars per year and other variations, catering to Athens and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick W. Bush
Aguas
Justsco
Bush
Leames H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Isis
Gallia
Hocking
Iue Es
Washington
Tolerant Washington and the drive to war
A critical column argues the New Deal gains public favor only with less rush to war. It accuses the administration of tolerating subversives, foreign agents, and labor groups inside the U S defense effort while warning that rushing to war could empower dictators and lead to internal sabotage and a war dictatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Administration
NLRB
Mr. Dies
Britain
China
Secret Service
Ship of State
Labor Peace Vital in Post Election Labor Action
The piece argues for post election labor peace between major groups as unions face public opinion. It notes John L. Lewis may retire if Roosevelt wins and discusses potential successors and the need for a trusted labor cabinet figure to unite union and non union workers amid defense plant demands and profit sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Great
CIO
Phillip Murray
Aflcio
Willkie
War trade reshaping US exports amid wartime parallels
The piece notes how wartime export growth has tied US trade to arms and related goods. It cites 42 percent of exports tied to war material at war start and points to diversifying recipients beyond Britain, including Latin American nations, Russia, and Japan. It compares to 1914 1917 but warns against exact parallels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Commerce
Britain
Russia
Japan
Profit Bluntness Draws Stamp Deal Details
A stamp collector recounts a Ecuadorian dealer prospectus promising a 10 cent surcharge for every U S dollar of stamps ordered. The note emphasizes candor and the dealer’s insistence on added costs.
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U. S
We Want Willkie in a united strong America
The piece attacks President Roosevelt for misrepresenting defense, blaming Republicans while asserting 1933 recovery act funds mostly misused, and argues for Willkie. It contrasts Churchill's trust and unity with Roosevelt's alleged deceit and lack of leadership, urging readers to support Willkie for truth and resolve.
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New York City
Madison Square Garden
Hitler
Germany
France
England
Congress
Navy
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Army
Willkie
Churchill
Mr. Roosevelt
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Bruce Catton analyzes the 1940 presidential race shifting sentiment in the middle west as Willkie gains ground. Ohio leans toward Willkie while Cleveland and Akron areas back Roosevelt. Indiana splits 50 50. Michigan unclear though Detroit and Flint support Roosevelt. Senate race mirrors the presidential contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Alleghenies
Mississippi
Ohio
Willkie
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Youngstown-Akron
Bricker
Davey
Burton
Senate
Indiana
Paul McNutt
Sherman Minton
Raymond E. Willis
Michigan
Detroit
Flint
John L. Lewis
Loren Dickinson
Simple Candor and Fair Profit in Daily Deals
A brief from a newspaper style column extols plain honesty in business. It argues fair profit reflects service value with no hidden costs and urges straightforwardness in everyday transactions.
Public Forum Letters on political coercion and trust
The writer objects to labor leadership for misusing funds to support campaigns and coercive power. They urge resignation if misconduct continues and stress that Americans retain the right to form independent opinions and responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
United States
Moses
Jehovah
Lewis
Cutler Church School Elects New Officers
Cutler Centenary Sunday School elected officers led by Superintendent Co F Law and secretary Louise Place. Services Sunday set for 9 30 with Sunday School at 10 30. Reported local visits include relatives from Cincinnati Marietta and Iowa and a large gathering for the Cutler Mission Church dedication last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lysle Basim
R. C. Vincent
Sam Wilcoxen
Virginia Place
J. V. Leyda
Ida McAfee
J. A. Carothers
Harold Gage
Cincinnati
W. C. Gage
Arthur French and Son
Nitro
W. Va
Ford French
Rota Remely
George Root
Scott Reynolds
Rota
Marietta
Vernis Bond
Barlow
Iowa
Kansas
Lysle
Hu Basim
Dove Hale
Chesterhill
Earl Place
Garnet Goddard
Clifford Goddard
Milliard Foster
Little Hocking
E. A. McKain
Danville
Eva Lander
Akron
Martin Rowan
Esmond Welch
Raymond Metcalf
Columbus
Cutler Mission Church
Lewis speaks for Lewis claims in miners union clash
John Ponn of Local 202 denounces John L. Lewis and his allies as self serving and autocratic. He cites expulsions and alleged coercion, praises Roosevelt and the New Deal, and calls for an honest election of miners officials to repudiate Lewis and his supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
John L. Lewis
Willkie
Lewis
Charley McCarthies
Roosevelt
John Brophy
Brophy
C.I.U
Patrick Hurley
Denny
Kathryn
Royal House of Labor
John Ponn
U.M.W
Social Notes From Hemlock and Surrounding Towns
Hemlock notes record visits and family gatherings including Dr. James L. Hupp and family Columbus. Jennie Hupp Bellefontaine. Nina Davis Congo School. Rebecca family events. local attendance at a Republican rally in Jackson. and an upcoming Central School carnival on Saturday November 2.
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W. C. Tharp
C. Mann
Columbus
Mann
Helen Allen
Oscar Allen
Ravenna
John Kehl
Willis Brock
Claude Denny
New Lexington
Central School
The
Methodist Church
Alissa Berry
Somerset
Murder Chases Clues Through Jungle as Barkes Pleads Innocence
Sidney and Plowman close in on Henry Barkes the chauffeur after Barkes hides a dog and a bundle in a jungle tree. Barkes recalls his storm alibi and a green sedan tied to Langdon’s case while Murphy and Togi’s actions loom in a tense midnight stakeout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Adam
Togi
Langdon
Braitwood
Henry Barkes
Adam Langdon
Barkes
Plowman
Murphy
Mr. Braitwood
Mr. Langdon
Marta
Goant
Final Plans Announced For Red Cross Drive
Gallipolis set plans for the annual Red Cross membership roll call starting Monday Nov 11 with lists of volunteers nearly complete. A doughnut and coffee breakfast at the Presbyterian Church will open the campaign at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Red Cross
The
Presbyterian Church
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Athens Messenger
Labor Peace Vital
Hugh Johnson
America Daily
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
Middle Western
Middle West
Sterne
Publius Syrus
the Public Forum
A. L. Snedden
Athens, R. D
Cutler Church School
Hemlock
New York Jungle
BY Wray Wade Severn
NEA Service, Inc
By Galbraith
Red Cross Drive
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