Athens Messeng er Publication Details 1896 1925
The Athens Messenger details include publication hours weekdays with Sunday editions, staff roles for Bush and Borris, and editorial management. It lists circulation plans, subscription rates by carrier and mail, regional distinctions for Ohio and out-of-state readers, and notices about advertising rates and services. It also references Associated Press affiliation, post office classification, and representative offices in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Pubisher
SHE Messenger Publishing CO
Sordon EK Bush
Charles B. Borris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Associated Press
Athens
John W Cullen Company
Chicaxo
New York
Columbus
Cleveland
President Truman Urges Bipartisan Recovery Plan
The President’s message to Congress calls for labor and industry to unite to smooth post war reconversion. He warns of early shortages and joblessness, urges policies to bridge gaps, protect farmers, and promote higher wages, while stressing prudent planning and minimal politics for national recovery.
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Congress
Truman
Europe
Return of Congress Faces Postwar Economic Pressures
The article warns that Congress and the next elections will shape postwar policy, urging removal of deterrents to business while noting limits. It cites private hiring, inflation risks, lingering debt, and tension between labor and consumer interests as controls loosen. It stresses cautious reconversion and warns against tax and profit extraction harming recovery.
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Congress
Washington
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Brief History of World Conflict Echoes Simple Truth
A concise historical aside argues that Germany Italy and Japan cannot defeat the United States Great Britain and Russia. It frames Christianity as guiding nations toward truth and justice and aligns law with the divine. The piece ends urging personal conviction amid uncertain public voices.
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Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Russia
MacArthur to Punish Japanese War Criminals Says Dispatch
The piece argues General MacArthur will apply justice to Japanese military personnel involved in cruelty toward prisoners. It notes punishment could include death for severe abuses, urges cautious occupation of Japan, and contrasts official propaganda with the truth about wartime actions and Allied aims.
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Washington
MacArthur
United States
Japan
Department of State
America
New Council of American Business Formed in Washington
A liberal minded business group named the New Council of American Business debuts in Washington with Clarence Avildsen of Chicago as president and 70 percent owner of Republic Drill and Cool. The group aims to offer a liberal alternative to the Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, while denying political activity. Central figures include Mortis Rosenthal Thurman Arnold and Howard J. McMurray, who will lead executive roles. the effort traces back to Democratic business coalitions during the Roosevelt era and previous campaigns for Wallace and the Commerce post.
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Washington
Council of American Business
Clarence Avildsen
Chicago
Republic Drill and Cool Corporation
Avildsen
United States Chamber of Commerce
Nationa Association of Manufacturers
Avaldsen
Roosevelt
C. I
Benny Wallace
Wallace
Mortis
Rosenthal
Stein Hall
New York
Old Board of Economic Welfare
Milo Perkins
Henry Wallace
Thurman Arnold
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Howard J. McMurray
Milwaukee
Athens Area Churches Set Sunday Services and Events
A dense listing of area church schedules covers Sunday school at 9:30 to 10:45 across multiple congregations including Central Ave Methodist and Church of Christ. Sermons feature topics such as The Anointed and The Meaning of Discipleship with pastors like Jerald Pirkey Fred E. Jachs and others. Wednesday prayer meetings, youth activities, and special services are noted for Albany, Frost Centennial, Amesville, Coolville, New England, and surrounding communities.
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Jesson
Jerald R. Pirkey
Christ
Wayne M. France
Central Ave. Methodist Church School
Sce
C. E. Heit
Bartha Jo Kinsel
John Fee
Esther
W. W. Connett
Dana Barnhill
Women's Council
Clarence Heft
C. R. Cline
Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School
E. C. Kenney
Asbury Methodist
W. M. George
Nelgonville
Albany Baptist Bible School
Young People’s Open Forum
E. C. Potters
Harold F. Kellogg
Martzolti
Dry Weather Drought Threatens Mason County Crops
POINT PLEASANT Mason County reports a five week drought has ruined late beans corn tomatoes and pastures across rural areas. A good rain fell in some sections last Saturday night offering limited relief while farmers ferry water from streams for livestock as they recall 1944 drought experience.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Public Forum letters trimmed for space limits
The Messenger acknowledges space constraints and prints letters selectively. Betty Powell and Mrs. Lottie Justis of Pomeroy express views on peace, divine guidance, and the New Deal, noting pride in nominees and support for balanced reporting.
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the Messenger
Betty Powell
The
Messenger
Lottie Justis
Pomeroy
No Democrat Party Left Says Letter Writer
A reader from Coolville argues the Democrat Party has merged with communists led by Sidney Hillman and Earl Browder. He blames F D R for the NRA and Johnson crackdown, laments race riots and unrest, and opposes another Roosevelt presidency while noting Elliott Roosevelt as a potential candidate for money.
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the Messenger
Sidney Hillman
Earl Browder
N.R.A
Johnson
Roosevelt
F.D.R
Elliott Roosevelt
Elliott
Roy M. Gordon
Coolvittle
Gallia Farm Home Burglary Reported Near Rio Grande
Thieves entered the Varney home near the Adamsville Bridge on State Route 35, two miles this side of Rio Grande, Monday night. Mrs Bertha Varney Rawson said silverware and other valuables were taken after a rear door was smashed. Drawers were emptied and rooms left in disarray. she had been away visiting relatives.
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Gallipolis
Varney
Adamsville Bridge
Rio Grande
Bertha Varney Rawsot
Harry Clendenin
Rawson
Brock Returns To Thayer As Baby dies in hospital room
Dr Lacey bursts in angry over delayed call as Brock races to Thayer’s bedside. Thayer, grievously ill, senses a shifting future while Brock confronts himself. In a quiet moment, Thayer sees Brock and her child as the world changes for the young lovers.
Court Ruling Filed In Gallia Action
A Gallipolis court entry announced an Aug. 29 opinion in the Hedge Bush case against Lambert Bush and Merch I Clark. The common pleas court ordered the Lambert Clark partnership dissolved and directed Lambert Bush to pay $128.43 to each plaintiff except Clyde Bush. The narrative details the trial’s emotional toll and the judge’s harsh remarks toward Corinne Kittridge and Clark, with Clark dismissed as a defendant.
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Gallipolis
Maggie
James
Clyde
Elsie Bush
Lambert Bush
Merch I. Clark
Common Pleas Court
Lambert
Clark
Corinne Kittridge
Clyde Bush
Brock
Thayer
M. T
Hildreth
Corinne
Yank Admiral Foresees War With Japan Anew
Vice Admiral John S. McCain argues Japanese generals are not defeated and will demand heavy fighting later. He notes Japan is physically beaten, though morale endures, as Premier Hayashi-Kuni concedes losses and exhaustion. The article suggests Allies now can avoid renewed conflict in near or distant futures.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
John S. McCain
U. S
Nippon
Japan
Hayashi-Kuni
Tokyo
Asia
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National Dispatch
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H. W. Beecher
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Christian Science
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Presbyterian Church
Fred E. Jachs
First Church OF God
Church OF Christ
Danville
Albany Methodist
Townhouse Methodist
Snowville
Temple Methodist Worship
Pearl Chapel
Methodist
Church OF Good Shepherd
George Sixbey
St. Luke's Church
Marietta
Pilgrim Holiness
Addie Riley
Church OF Nazarene
Nice’s Park
Rediown Free Methodist Sunday School
Young People’s Meeting
Leroy Hiett
FROST
Sereet
Pelgrim Holiness East Cas
Marshfield
Luhrig
Amesville Presbyterian Fairplay Chapel
Ireland
Congregational Sunday School
Memnorship
Coolville
NEW England Presbyterian
Alexander Presbyterian Bible School
H. T. Hout
Ohio University
Christian Endeavor
Murray City
Earl Appieman
Logan
Monet
Edna Dickerson
Harry Dickerson
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Gallia Farm
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Dr. Lacey
Gallia
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