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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1937

Page

4

Athens Ohio newspaper notice of rates and affiliations

Gordon K Bush publisher and Charlies H Harris editor list memberships with press associations and advertising policy. Subscription rates by carrier and mail published for Athens and surrounding counties with varied term prices and zones.

Gordon K. Bush Mgr. Charlies H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association National Representatives John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington

What Air Meet Means in a National Air Races Outlook

The piece argues the Cleveland event is more than speed trials. It highlights military displays, aviation progress, educational value, formation flying, and public spectacle at Cleveland Municipal Airport, stressing Americana pride over racing thrills. The Army Navy and Marines showcase aircraft, enabling insight into defense, transport, and innovation beyond mere speed.

Army Navy Marines Cleveland Washington, D. C America Russia France Japan

Labor Day in Hocking Valley Marks Union History

The Glouster celebration shows the national holiday still holds deep meaning in a district where miners fought for an American standard of living. The piece notes rival labor groups have confused the public and calls for clear support of unionism to maintain momentum.

Hocking Valley

Art war in Washington over two Capitol paintings spark debate

Sen Bennett Champ Clark questions Christy’s Capitol rotunda paintings Washington Resigning as Commander in Chief and Baptism of Pocahontas. He claims extra limbs appear in both works, a claim met with mixed opinions as guards and officials note possible artistic quirks. WPA marchers show orderly conduct and pride in projects while Elbert D. Thomas reflects on his former Japanese students and a contrast between China’s scholar-first culture and Japan’s soldier-first approach.

Washington National Capital Bennett Champ Clark Missouri Capitol Howard Chandler Christy Clark Senate Christy James Madison Charles Carroll Maryland China Elbert D. Thomas Utah Japan Thomas Tokio

Johnson Defends Foreign Policy In Turbulent Era

Hugh S. Johnson praises President and Secretary Hull for handling foreign relations amid global tensions. He argues for cautious use of neutrality laws, avoiding naval buildup, and resisting pacifist pressures while supporting safe withdrawal from Spain and China. He stresses the need for steady leadership to protect national interests.

Bethany Beach Del Hull Spain Asia China

Glouster Emphasizes Group Action and Better Americanism

The passage highlights a community urge to form a group with elected president and secretary and to begin with a collection. It notes Glouster’s celebration of a longstanding movement tied to industry and welcomed by employers seeking genuine interest and a spirit promoting better Americanism.

Glouster

Public Pool Debate Shapes Nelsonville Election

In Nelsonville a public pool becomes the hot issue as residents discuss location, cost, and feasibility. Letters argue whether the site chosen by the board of education is best and whether river water or city water is preferable. G D Ridenour signs this September 6 public forum contribution.

the Messenger Nelsonville Roosevelt John L. Lewis Far East Board of Education Hocking River Hocking Y.M.C.A State Board of Health of Pennsylvania G. D. Ridenour

Noted quotes mix from politicians and aviator

A compilation of notable remarks includes Senator La Follette on finding direction, Jacqueline Cochran rejecting a label, and Koki Hirota stating China should be governed by its own statesmen alongside a Japanese foreign policy line.

China Koki Hirota Japan

Plan Homecoming at Mt. Liberty Church

The Mt Liberty annual homecoming is set for Sunday September 19. Dinner will be served at Mt Liberty Church at noon with a large attendance expected.

Mt. Liberty

Local Social Notes From Canton And Nearby

Miss Reba Shafer returned home after a Canton vacation. James Stewart came back to Canton after two weeks with his mother Mrs. M. L. Stewart. Ann Rosser of Nelsonville visited her aunt Mrs. Edward Schloss. Mary Peoples of Dayton visited her mother Mrs. O. F. Peoples. Howard Johnson and sister Jennie Ewing returned from two weeks with relatives in Marion and Columbus. Mary Harwick was a guest in Columbus.

Reba Shafer Canton James Stewart M. L. Stewart Ann Rosser Nelsonville Edward Schloss Mary Peoples Dayton O. F. Peoples Howard Johnson Jennie Ewing Marion Columbus Mary Harwick

Brides and Prizes Highlight Newport KY Social and Fair

Mrs C L Jones hosted a Red Cross party with guests including Mrs Sam Seigle and Mrs L L Dies sie. Hazel Graham wed John Call at Newport Kentucky, with Call formerly a Wood and Wood stenographer. Fair prizes awarded to Hooper Stout and Buck for horses, with Radford and Harner among prize winners and teams led by Rossi Bobo and Radford.

C. L. Jones Red Cross Sam Seigle L. L. Diessie Harry McKinstry M. M. Kerr Hazel Graham John Call New Straitsville Newport, Ky Charles Hooper J. R. Stout B. W. Buck R. D. Radford Harry Hooper P. E. Harner P. F. McClanahan C. L. Bobo H. C. Hovey J. C. Harner A. C. Rossi W. W. Radford

Thyroid Function Its Broad Influence and disorders

The thyroid gland regulates chemical activity throughout the body and affects the nervous system sex functions and other glands. Deficiency causes myxedema and cretinism with dwarfing hair loss dry skin and mental and physical decline. overactivity brings rapid pulse excitability weight loss and exophthalmos. The thyroid interacts with pituitary adrenal and pancreatic systems and iodine deficiency links to goiter.

Madman Island Sequel in Yacht Adventure

Kay Dearborn and companions pursue danger after landing near a shadowy island. Grant Harper and Kay are believed captured by a madman, while Tom Forrest Mac Forrest and Priscilla Dunn trail a flickering light ashore and uncover a taunting note warning them to flee. The search party returns to the yacht as suspense deepens.

Kay Dearborn Melita Howard Kay Priscilla Dunn Forrest Brothers Grant Harper Grant Tom Forrest Priscilla Mac Melita Tom Mae Mistral Mac Forrest Arramore Island

District Tales of Long Ago

The 1841 Bank of Gallipolis collapse ended a vast fraud tied to a Credit System scheme run by Alexander Farrington and N K Scoville with E E Smith. They funded spurious notes, jailed for 20 years. the bank briefly reopened under L B Menager and J J Coombs, but public trust did not return. Snail shell-breaking crow behavior noted.

Gallipolis Bank of Gallipolis United States Alexander C. Farrington N. K. Scoville E. E. Smith Farrington Scoville Smith Madamoiselle Madelaine Ruby Sco Ville Ohio Penitentiary Fourth and State Sts Emory Bailey James Myers John M. Maddy Solomon Frost Third Grape Sts Bank of L. B. Menager J. J. Coombs

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