Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. Publication Details
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929 with editions weekdays except Saturday and a large Sunday morning issue. Gordon K. Bush is publisher and general manager, Charles H. Harris is managing editor, and it is a member of several press associations. Subscription rates and service areas are provided including county coverage and mailing options.
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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
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Propaganda in Germany Under Nazi Press Control
The piece argues Hitler exaggerates self sufficiency while Germans lack food and essential wartime materials. It says Nazi propaganda tempts patriotic Germans into war, notes censorship, and claims foreign and domestic reporting is filtered to support the regime. It references the Czech plight and anticipated support for war.
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Hitler
Germany
der Fuehrer
Backfire Politics and Purges Stir Washington Mood
A reflective column critiques political purges and communist fears in Washington. It argues both major parties exploit fear to distract the public, notes rising relief rolls and debt, and warns against allowing minor issues to divert national focus.
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Washington
George Washington
From Sea to Sea Letters Recall Athens County Exiles
A public forum piece reflects on Athens County natives who moved west to the Far West after the Civil War. It notes how generations dispersed from Meigs Hocking and Gallia counties followed the free land trek toward the setting sun. Graves and kinship faded as descendants scattered across the nation while visits to ancestral sites became rare.
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Public Forum
Athens County
Athens
War scare in Europe seen as red herring in politics
After reflection on political sleights and candidate accusations, the Europe war scare appears to be a deliberate distraction, a Red Herring rather than a real threat driving public fear.
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Europe
Too many crooks spoil the soup in Hines trial
Friends of the defendant consider the prosecution’s witnesses in the New York Hines case and quote the old saying that too many crooks spoil the soup as they seek comfort.
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New York
Statesmen under fire for favors and debate in foreign waters
Critics warn that current leaders grasp for influence abroad while facing scrutiny at home. The discourse highlights ongoing debates over foreign policy, ethics, and accountability as nations navigate international relations and domestic expectations.
Lady Nudist Cites Wardrobe Woe for National Convention
A lady nudist laments she cannot attend the upcoming national convention due to lacking suitable clothing. The remark highlights satirical or social commentary on dress norms within public events.
Westbrook Pegler on Smith and the South race
The column discusses Cotton Ed Smith and his use of a bloody shirt in Southern politics, the Democratic split between Roosevelt New Dealers and regional conservatives, and the staged influence of African American voters in the North and South. It also mocks Communist gestures and Huey Long style political manipulation in Louisiana.
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New York
Cotton Ed Smith
South Carolina
South
United States Senate
Smith
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Deep South
North
Senator Smith
Mr. Smith
Earl Browder
Browder
Huey Long
Baton Rouge
Huey
Ellender
New Deal
Louisiana
Roosevelt Faces Tough Battles in Seaboard Primaries
The piece argues Roosevelt, though popular, struggles against entrenched machines in South Carolina Georgia and Maryland. It claims federal patronage fuels these machines and questions his ability to control a national political machine. The author says Roosevelt rides a wave of opinion but lacks thorough follow through and detail.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Seaboard
South Carolina
Georgia
Maryland
Byrnes Behind Cotton Ed Smith Victory in South Carolina
The passage argues Senator Byrnes wielded real power in South Carolina politics, steering the state machine to back Cotton Ed Smith over Roosevelt's candidate Johnston. It contends Byrnes and Smith controlled federal patronage, sidelining Roosevelt and crafting a paymaster network through local circles to secure votes. It portrays the scene as a brutal, cutthroat political machine operation.
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South Carolina
Jimmy Byrnes
Senate
Cotton Ed Smith
Roosevelt
Johnston
Brown
Byrnes
Smith
Internal Revenue
Senator Byrnes
Ed Smith
Lodge Brothers
Church
Roosevelt foe Lawrence Camp in Georgia campaign
An administration friend in Georgia criticizes Lawrence Camp as Roosevelt’s preferred challenger to Senator George. He says Camp lacks leadership and facilities to mobilize strength, while George and Talmadge are experienced and well funded. He questions FDR’s strategy and why he pressed George then pulled back.
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Georgia
Lawrence Camp
Roosevelt
Senator George
Roosevelt Speeches Mark Push for Change in Primaries
The report notes Roosevelt delivering forceful lines and strong statements as the primary season unfolds. It contrasts political rhetoric with outcomes, echoing Will Hays that events are shaped by effort rather than miracles in campaigns.
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Roosevelt
Will Hays
Harding
Linda Gordon Defies Doubts in Racehorse Assignment
Linda Gordon agrees to cover a feature on Man o' War at Faraway Farms after a telegram from Moss offers a lucrative writing job. She settles plans to stay, sharpen her reporting, and push Uncle Sandy to prepare Golden Toy for a fall race as she gathers the tale of Man o' War and his legendary progeny through Will Harbutt's recollections.
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Linda
Norman
Han
Sis’ Callie Tompkins
Colt
Sandy
Callie Tompkins
Sandy Gordon
Callie
Miss Gordon
Bruce
Faraway Farms
Horse Stop
Moss
New York
Uncle Sandy
M UN
Brown Donald
Golden Toy
Downs
Lexington
Samuel Riddle
Will Harbutt
Will
Belmont
Crusader
American Flag
War Admiral
Old Red
Chillun
Genie
Scapa Flow
Mars
Clyde van Deusen
Edith Cavell
Bateau
Man O' War
Red
Aqueduct
Monte Hill
Monte
Pappy Remin
Pappy
Linda Gordon Sparks Rivalry Over a Thoroughbred
Linda Gordon leaves Manhattan to return to Blue Grass country where racing passion heats up. Bruce Radford, a newspaperman, would sacrifice all for Linda while Uncle Sandy and Monte Hill pursue the same prize. Linda learns through Sandy’s notes how devoted Bruce is, then finds he has already left home on a long journey.
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Linda Gordon
Manhattan
Blue Grass
Bruce Radford
Linda
Sandy
Monte Hill
Sandy Gordon
Summer cooling tips from Dr. Morris Fishbein
The article discusses practical methods for cooling homes without expensive air conditioning. Suggestions include insulation, awnings, night air through open windows, attic exhaust fans, and weather stripping to reduce leakage. Kitchens need local ventilation and portable electric heaters can safely provide targeted warmth for vulnerable individuals.
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Morris Fishbein
C. C. Yaglou
School of Public Health
Harvard University
Civil War Veteran Honored at Glenn Family Reunion
Ten years ago Jacob Glenn, Civil War veteran, was honored during the Glenn family reunion at Factory Church The Plains. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roy Shirley returning from Cleveland Akron Detroit and Canada. Maude Lee Dorsey and Mariel Dorsey left for Alliance to teach. Charles G O Bleness F M Hutchinson and Ralph Super drove to White Sulphur Springs for golf as Ells Lodge planned a Charity Fall Festival at the Athens County Fairgrounds.
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Jacob Glenn
Glenn
Factory Church
the Plains
Roy Shirley
Cleveland
Akron
Detroit
Canada
Charles G. O’bleness
F. M. Hutchinson
Ralph Super
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Ells Lodge
Athens County Fairgrounds
Iyokohi Camp Fire Girls Host Labor Day Picnic
Twenty years ago the Iyokohi Camp Fire Girls in Nelsonville held a Labor Day picnic at Mills Falls near Logan. Mr and Mrs William hosted a chicken dinner and family reunion. A surprise party honored Mrs Gladys Marmon on her birthday. Mrs C W Lawrence hosted the WCTU meeting. Sergeant Finley S Pidcock, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Pidcock, was wounded in the Marne Drive.
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Nelsonville
Mills Falls
Logan
Mrs. William
Gladys Marmon
Finley S. Pidcock
Samuel Pidcock
Hill No. 10
Hocking
Marne Drive
The Real New York Woman as She Moves Through Town
A reader reframes the image of the New York woman after a year of city transit. She wears a plain black suit with flowers, gloves and a hat, works in a cubbyhole, buys clothes on lunch, and avoids nightlife, choosing realism over glamour while upholding higher morals than her small town counterpart.
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New Yorker
New York
Fifth Avenue
Podunk
North Family 38th Reunion Held in Chauncey at North Home
Labor Day gathering at Mrs Nell North McConaha home featured lawn dining ice cream cake and group photos. Guests included Lydia Harris Carl Harris Harry and Pat Harris Marjorie Brooks Akron Jess Wayman Dayton David Waymer Zanesville Mary Davis Columbus H A Chapman Columbia Center Louis Quinn Sharpsburg Charles Davis Sugar Creek Melissa Waymer Dora Waymer Joy Myrtle Pidcock Glouster Nola Lock Garfield Nicholson Betty Green Barbara McHenry Oval Sweeney Jack Sweeney Neil Sweeney David Tittle Clifford Smith Harvey Nye John McConaha and other Chauncey residents.
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Chauncey
North
Nell North McConaha
High St
George Harvey Nye
Lydia Harris
Carl Harris
Harry
Pat
Marjorie Brooks
Akron
Jess Wayman
Dayton
David Waymer
Zanesville
Mary
Clifford Smith
Harvey Nye
John McConaha
York Grange Hosts Trimble Group in Grange Meeting
Trimble Grange No. 1830 held its regular meeting at Trimble Grange Hall with York Grange in attendance. York Grange exemplified the First and Second Degrees on two candidates and a social hour followed with ice cream and cake.
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Chauncey
Trimble Grange No
Trimble Grange Hall
York Grange
Trimble Grange
Athens County
Pomona Grange
Celebrate Birthday of Pocahontas Circle Members
Members of Mazon Council No. 93 Pocahontas Millfield celebrated the September birthday after the council meeting. They visited Mrs. Maggie White’s home where prizes went to Ruby Simpson Clara Theisen Jennie Cole and Maggie White. Mrs. White marked her birthday anniversary. Social Committee served refreshments to 18 members.
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Chauncey
Mazon Council No. 93
Degree of
Pocahontas
Millfield
Maggie White
Ruby Simpson
Clara Theisen
Jennie Cole
Mrs. White
Alice Theisen
Jessie Fulton
Chauncey Socials Host Family Reunion Attendees
Chauncey residents hosted extended relatives from Belpre Athens Gallipolis and other towns for the Daugherty Watson family reunion at Old Man's Cave. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott and Mrs. Sadie Barrows plus numerous visiting families and a Sunday stop at Hill Cemetery in Middleport.
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Chauncey
Charles Daugherty
Charles Scott
Belpre
Daugherty-Watson
Old Man’s Cave
Daugherty
Sadie Barrows
Torch
Henry Osborne
Carrie Miller
June
David
the Plains
Dorothy Conkey
Betty
Athens
Dane Osborne
Florence Ann
E. L. Bingman
Vere Ridge
Mildred Ryan
Gallipolis
George Williamson
Jo Ann
George Jr
Williamson
Isabel Bradfield
Middleport
the Hill Cemetery
S. P. Tinklepaugh
John Longstaff
Burns Barker
Buds of Promise
Millfield
Margaret Simpkins
May Howard
Chadwell Hill
Samuel Lahugh
Columbus
Ray Rorick
Lower Plains
Brown Shaffer Family Reunion At Athens Fairgrounds
Eighteenth annual Brown-Shaffer reunion held at the Athens Fairgrounds. Carmi Shaffer presided over a brief meeting after a picnic. Edith Brown as president and other officers listed. One birth, three marriages and three deaths recorded. Lorenzo Shaffer led attendance with 23 present. Reunion slated for the same site in 1939.
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Carmi Shaffer
W. H. H. Brown
Archer Brown
Gordon
Arthur Brown
Harold Brown
Janet Channell
Leo Kinsel
Charles Shannon
Charles Tribe
Arthur Vore
Arthur Hunter
Lucille Huner
Wilda Hunter
Edwin McLeod
Jane Gladding
Lorenzo Shaffer
David Later
Leota
Harold
Margaret
William Carpenter
William Kline
Hazel Barron
Bobby
Fred Foss
Rowena
Jack
Lonnie
Bob
Fred, Jr
Marlene
Deloris Mender
Dow H
Cannon
Nellie Belle
Glenn, Dow, Jr
Marion
Marda
Mildred Johnson
Adams Breeze reunion attendees gather in Lancaster
Mr and Mrs Willliam Adams of Beaumont oversee Labor Day dinner guests including Demps King and son Demps Jr Akron Cloyd Deer and daughter Elenore siblings Jack Adams Bryan Mildred Jones Thomas Griffith Hollister Gus Peterson Alliance Mary Riggs Columbus all relatives visiting for Adams Breeze reunion held Sunday at Rising Park Lancaster
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Chauncey
Willliam Adams
Beaumont
Demps King
Demps
Cloyd Deer
Elenore
David Jones
Akron
Gus Peterson
Alliance
Mary Riggs
Columbus
Jack Adams
Bryan
Mildred
Joe Adams
Thomas Griffith
Hollister
Mr. Adams
Rising Park
Lancaster
Vinton Social Notes Recap Local Visits and Weddings
Social news from Vinton highlights Joe Neal and Doris Love visiting Columbus and Gallipolis, with Doris returning home. The Welker and Metcalf wedding takes place at Chad Welker's home. Various families—Love, Gerlach, Troth, Ward, Neal, and others—spend weekends and Sundays visiting in Vinton and nearby towns.
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Donald Love
Roy Grover
Esther Welker
David Metcalf
Chad Welker
Will Troth
Mae Norman
Elizabeth
Emet Ward
Ray Troth
Columbus
Neva Benjamin
Evan
Gladys Lloyd
Mary Troth
Jeff Neal
Gallipolis
John Love
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Westbrook Pegler
By Westbrook Pegler
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Charles B. Parmer
Chapter
Maude Lee Dorsey
Mariel Dorsey
C. W. Lawrence
A. O Sloane
Ruth Millett
George Clark
North Family
Geo. Harvey Nye
Trimble Group
Chauncey Socials
Brown-Shaffer
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