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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1937

Page

4

Classified note on associations and rates at Athens post

A brief publishing notice lists affiliations and advertising terms. It details nominal obituary charges, second class mail status, and carrier and mail subscription rates across multiple Ohio counties with annual and short-term options.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio 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 Counties

Athens City bond issue support hinges on fire protection needs

Voters face bond proposals for fire protection equipment a city building and old improvement bonds. The issue is near final certification with county election board and could raise taxes about one dollar per thousand on real estate. Writers warn that without approved bonds city services and public protections may suffer and taxes remain low but service costs rise.

Athens City County Election Board Athens Athens County

Real Ohio boosters urge Southeastern travel tours

The Messenger suggests Chauncey hosts should guide visitors through Southeastern Ohio to showcase local attractions. Hosts could profit by developing a regional travel approach, promoting areas like Hocking County, Waterloo and Enderlin Forests, Mound Hill Cemetery, Letart Bottoms, Rim of the World ride, Natural Bridge, Eureka Dam, and other scenic sites as fall colors approach.

Messenger F. H. Staffingers Chauncey Ohio Southeastern Ohio Hocking County Waterloo Enderlin Mound Hill Gallipolis

Planned Flying Pays Off In Trans Atlantic Feasibility

After two months of trial flights over the North Atlantic four nations pooled data and resources to show trans Atlantic airlines are feasible. Coast to coast American air service is now 10 years old with over 120 million miles flown. Trans continental trip time dropped from 48 to 15 hours. The era of planned air progress is praised over stunt flying.

North Atlantic Bureau of Air Commerce Bureau Ballyhoo

Eye for eye justice in modern law and life

Boston police surgeons fought to save a wounded man so he could face trial as an accused slayer. The piece questions whether the law may authorize killing in defense or punishment and calls for mature civilization to resolve the paradox.

Boston

Behind the Washington Post Office a Giant of Public Service

The article argues the U S Post Office is the largest single communications establishment with 279,443 employees, 45,000 offices, and handling over 15 billion pieces of mail annually. It outlines its legal monopoly, history, and heavy deficits, noting free mail for government and the blind as substantial burdens.

Washington American Telephone and Telegraph Western Union Postal RCA U. S. Post Office A. T Postoffice Thomas Neale Franklin Congress

John Lewis strategy mirrors Huey Long and Coughlin, Johnson says

Hugh Johnson analyzes John Lewis as exploiting demagoguery lessons from Huey Long and Father Coughlin. He argues Lewis aims to rouse a militant minority to pressure the New Deal and advance the CIO, predicting continued fiery opposition.

Eye for an eye policy still holds little appeal today

The speaker argues that even at humanity’s early progress the concept of retributive justice offers minimal merit beyond its ease as a solution. The stance emphasizes caution against simplistic vengeance and suggests exploring more constructive approaches to conflict resolution.

District Tales of Long Ago Describes 1844 tax on Gallia lawyers and physicians

The Gallia County Commissioners' Journal of 1844 records an annual tax on active lawyers and physicians. Physicians outnumber lawyers two to one, with equal assessed sums but varying payments. The list names physicians and lawyers, all residing in Gallipolis, but there is no record of how the funds were used.

Gallipolis Gallia County John Nelson Lemuel Perry A. T. Holcomb Joseph Bradbury Edward S. Menager Simeon Nash Joseph T. Combs Alonzo Cushing Alexander Vance John F. Coy Alonzo D. Saunders O. C. Miller Lewis Price James W. Cherrington G. W. Alther W. N. Hudson

Thyroid extracts treat myxedema and influence weight

The article explains thyroid extracts' use in myxedema with rapid relief and notes potential weight changes after thyroid treatment. It warns that overweight from thyroid deficiency must be properly diagnosed and that inappropriate use can cause serious symptoms. It also mentions skin conditions pregnancy goiters and iodine role.

Morris Fishbein

Public Forum Letter Disputes Publication Private Opinion

Floyd Brown of Kimberly repudiates a prior Public Forum letter and explains the submitted school item was a news piece reflecting community sentiment in York Township Rural School District. He emphasizes fairness and presenting both sides, noting he does not attend school and has no children.

the Messenger Public Forum Floyd Brown York Township Buchtel Nelsonville

Labor Day Plans Noted By Local Union Workers

Committee workers under Oral Daugherty sub district president United Mine Workers plan a Labor Day celebration in Glouster. Miss Martha Maynard hosted two tables of banco. Guests included Ruth Cone Margaret Johnson Ann Evans and more. Athens Hamilton and others visited Coolville.

Oral Daugherty The United Mine Workers Glouster Martha Maynard Maplewood Drive Banco Ruth Cone Margaret Johnson Ann Evans Margaret Porter Virginia Coe Janet Bing Alma Robinson

Athens County Guards Receive Airedale Pup for Unit

Miss Helen Redman of Lancaster visited her aunt Mrs. W H Worthman. Rev Father Banahan led Athenians in presenting the Athens County unit of Guards with an Airedale pup raised by Lindley V Sprague of Chauncey. A photo on Page One shows wives and sweethearts bidding farewell to a troop train. Carl Wilson and the Basoms motor to Stockport. Mrs C M Shepherd of Columbus weekend guest of General and Mrs C H Grosvenor at University Terrace.

Helen Redman Lancaster W. H. Worthman Father Banahan Athens County Unit of Guards Lindley V. Sprague Chauncey C. M. Shepherd Columbus C. H. Grosvenor University Terrace

No Talks or Lectures While in England Says Coughlin

In England for health Father Coughlin states he will not broadcast or lecture during the visit. He explains he came to England not to give information or criticism. The remarks accompany other wartime era opinions from figures like Major General Smedley Butler on keeping soldiers home and avoiding foreign entanglements.

England Coughlin United States Smedley Butler

Island captor as mysterious host in locked room scene

Kay Dearborn and Grant Harper are taken to a hidden hall on the island by a paranoid captor. The man shows a lavish living room with air conditioning and a private power plant as they plot to delay and study their captor. They fear poison but resolve to turn the host’s hospitality to their advantage and signal the Mistral.

Kay Dearborn Melita Howard Kay Priscilla Dunn Forrest Brothers Grant Harper Grant Harper

Quartette To Sing at Wesleyan Sunday Rites

Wesleyan Methodist Church hosts a Sunday program starting with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by superintendent H W Bender. At 10 30 a m Rev E C Kenney preaches an evangelistic sermon as the Wesleyan mixed quartette sings. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Young People Society meets 7 30 p m Tuesday on Lessons from the First Epistle of John. Prayer and praise Thursday 7 30 p m led by C E Knight. Wesleyan prayer band meets Friday at 2 p m.

Wesleyan Methodist Church H. W. Bender E. Cc. Kenney Wesleyan Young People's Society C. E. Knight

Warner to Speak on Living Newspapers at Amesville Church

Sunday services at the Amesville Presbyterian Church begin with Bible school at 9 30 am led by C O Gibson. Rev Howard E Warner will discuss Living Newspapers during the morning and the evening service at 7 30 pm.

Warner Amesville Presbyterian Church C. O. Gibson Howard E. Warner New England Presbyterian Church O. O. Byron

Christian Science Lesson Topic and Bible Citations

The Athens Christian Science Church will read a lesson-sermon titled Substance this Sunday. The golden text proclaims Thine, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty. Included scriptures emphasize the Lord as a stronghold in trouble and the trust of the faithful, with passages from Nahum 1 7 and from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy noting spiritual understanding can renew the body.

Athens Christian Science Church Nahum Mary Baker Eddy

Ashes of Manna: Huff Preaches at Richland Ave Church

Rev. Ray Huff of Richland Ave M P Church will speak on Ashes of Manna this Sunday at 10 30 a m Sunday School starts 9 30 a m A mid week Bible Study and prayer service led by Mrs Edwards will be held Wednesday evening continuation of church activities

Ray Huff Richland Ave. M. P Manna Edwards

Mt Zion Baptist Church to convene all day meeting in Athens

Members of the Sunday School of Mt Zion Baptist Church in Athens join Meigs and Perry County schools for a full day at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Sunday School starts at 10 o clock with afternoon services at two.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Athens Meigs Perry Counties Athens County Fairgrounds

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United Press Real Ohio EYE For Eye Justice By Willis Thornton Hugh Johnson Hugh Johnson Bethany Beach Del John Lewis Labor Roosevelt Lewis Huey Long Father Coughlin Huey Senate White House Lemke Mr. Lemke Harry R. Horn George Clark Cope Soo Ey Nca Service Inc the Public Forum Kimberly Laura Bailey H. B. Robbins Hamilton Coolville E. E. Jacobs Elmer E. C. Woodworth Elizabeth Dorothy Faith Bacon Brother Morton Minsky Mesnrue “Ysis Ary Fitness Mac Tom Huff Gives Subject
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