The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
Page four notes publisher history and staff at The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co in Athens Ohio. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail across counties, plus advertising offices in Chicago New York Detroit and mentions obituary and thanks notices pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Frederick W Bush
Ernoon
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. B
Charles HB. Harris
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Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Vinton
Washinges
A Nations
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Board of Thanks
After-thought on Pork Barrel Spending in Tax Bill
An editorial argues against non-defense pork barrelling tied to a new taxation bill. It denounces government financing of private industry and defense materiel, warns of rising national debt, and calls for a solvent postwar government.
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House
Senate
Congress
Uncle Sam
Fire Prevention Week A Nation War Against Fire
The nation marks Fire Prevention Week with a presidential proclamation urging citizens to curb fire losses during wartime. Fire hinders defense by wasting time resources and safety, and lessons from past weeks must be remembered to keep every day focused on fire prevention.
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United States
Shakespeare in Camp at Fort Sheridan Surprises Readers
The Sheridan camp paper reports that soldiers, a cross section of America, favor Shakespeare over sensational stories. They read him not by force but because he is good stuff, showing classics still popular in Army life.
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Fort Sheridan
Massacre Monthly
William Shakespeare
Sheridan
New Army
America
Shakespeare
Civilian defense measures urged as a duty of peace
The piece argues that civil defense, blackouts and fire precautions must be taken seriously. It cites a 1933 British committee noting air attack risk exists even in peacetime and cannot be improvised. Britain might have benefited by heeding the warning in 1938.
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Britain
Persistent Asking Drives Desired Outcome
Repeated requests are presented as the key method to obtain something. The message emphasizes continuing to ask until the goal is reached, reflecting a strategy of persistence over luck or chance.
Hitler tests America as war loom grows in Atlantic
Raymond Clapper argues Hitler seeks to gauge U S willingness to enter World War II by submarine and Iceland patrol actions. He notes Britain’s bombing impact, Vichy troubles, and Russia war strain while urging firm U S resolve to keep lend lease and Iceland routes and Vladivostok supply lines intact amid rising Nazi pressure.
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London
Hitler
America
United States
Berlin
Iceland
Germany
North Atlantic
Russia
Britain
Vichy France
Vladivostok
Roosevelt
Lindbergh
Public Forum Letter Guidelines
Readers may submit signed letters on current events. Contributors should keep pieces brief to allow multiple letters per day. Signatures must appear with the contribution.
Flowers to Living Editor Praises Athens Motorist Appeal
Pearley Gaskill of Athens expresses gratitude for a full page appeal to motorists on behalf of school children. He notes the aggressive local newspaper and urges readers to patronize supporting firms to help prevent injuries or deaths. He signs from Athens dated September 7.
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the Messenger
Athens
Washington Scene review of defense contracts and WPA programs
Peter Edson critiques defense prime contracts led by General Motors, noting sub contracting to small manufacturers while auto production falls. He cites a private priorities board case and reports on double pay by intelligence informants. He also notes WPA projects, praising gains but flagging the America Eats writers book as a curious venture.
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Washington
General Motors
Naval
Col
John Thomason
Marines
R. Townsend
Army
U. S
Navy
WPA
America
Rotary
Straitsville Club Events and Visit Notes
Straitsville social round up includes a miscellaneous shower for Elaine Nixon at Sam and Mrs. Nixon home, Nell Davis from Columbus visits, and a birthday dinner for Mrs. James Campbell. Various local residents hosting or visiting relatives from Ohio and Illinois. a child sustains a broken arm in Wadsworth.
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New Straitsville
Friendly Chatter Club
Sam Nixon
Elaine Nixon
California
Nadine Davis
Columbus
Wesley Campbell
Gore
James Campbell
Bess Reynolds
Robert Blankenship
Henry Clark
Akron
Harry Stobbs
Albert Hite
Oroville
Jack Hartman
Illinois
Sam Hartman
J. T. Hartman
Woodbine Rebekah Lodge
Neal Nelson
Joan of
Anna Mae White
Wayne
Sue Webb
Margaret Edwards
Donna Edwards
Wadsworth
Summer Dusk Poem by Anna Lee Brown
A poem titled Summer Dusk describes the day's heat fading as evening cools, with sunset turning clouds gold and hills blue. Night approaches as whippoorwills call and crickets sing, noting the first star’s appearance and the coming darkness. Anna Lee Brown, 13, from Columbus, Ohio, signs the piece.
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Anna Lee Brown
South Terrace
Columbus, O
Hollister
Ohio
Quartz Products sale confirmed in Columbus court
The Quartz Products Corporation sale in Jackson was confirmed in the United States District Court at Columbus Friday to John E. Mc Kelvy of Pittsburg. The plant makes silica brick and trustee attorney was Oral Daugherty with W. J. Jones of Mc Arthur.
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McArthur
Quartz Products Corporation
Jackson
United States District Court
Columbus
John E. McKelvy
Pittsburg
Oral Daugherty
Nelsonville
W. J. Jones
Darrell Dupler
Carol
Mitchell
Fanwood
New Jersey
Andy Adelmann
H. J. Swaim
O. S. Cox
Wyman Wallar
Dayton
Carl Wallar
Margaret Swaim
States
Earl Timms
Earl Brenning
Harry George
Joyce Ann
Lancaster
Arthur George
Alice McCuskey
Vinton County
John Will
David
Thomas Sharp
Bride From the Sky Mystery Brings Judy and Phil Into Action
Judy Allen, associate magazine editor, searches for Sandy Ammerman after his disappearance on a test flight from New York to the West Coast. She enlists attorney Philip Rogers to charter a plane, while Sara handles notes and office duties as Judy awaits news. Sandy is reportedly alive with campers in Colorado, prompting Judy to race toward a rescue with Phil, who hopes to win her.
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Judy Allen
Sandy Ammerman
New York
West Coast
Judy
Philip Rogers
Phil
Sandy
Skyways Incorporated
Judy Honey
Sara
Sara Fuller
Miss Allen
Judy Darling
Colorado
San
Chesterhill Store Robbery Updates and Local Notices
Chesterhill store was robbed with $10 or more taken and fingerprints collected. Local residents and relatives, including Francis Smith and Wayne Woodward, left recent for Cleveland for naval entrance exams after passing in Zanesville. Community notes list visits, moves, and nearby travels of residents and families.
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Chesterhill
John Huffman
Francis Smith
H. L. Smith
Wayne Woodward
Edith Woodward
George Woodward
Navy
Cleveland
Zanesville
Smith
Woodward
Mona Eward
Good Samaritan Hospital
May Bennett
East Bloom
Edward Lawrence
Lillie
Ella Hiatt
Southern Pines
N. C
Wilfred Hill
Athens
Chloe Harris
Hill
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Ruth Bowman
Chicago
Nannie Bowman
Frank Calendine
Emma Shook
Dewey F. Stone
Eva Worthington
Calendines
J. A. Brett
J. W. Brown
Henderson
Hattie Kennard
Howell, Mich
Melissa Thomas
Amesville
Thelma Parks
Pulaski
J. B. Goddard
William Goddard
Blue Lake Social Notes Highlights Local Moves and Illness
Mrs. John Shaw, long ill, underwent goiter surgery and is mother to 12 daughters and a son. Many families relocate to Springfield reducing local enrollment. Several residents relocate to Columbus and Luzone Arizona. Albert Sprouse’s car overturned on Rocky Fork with no injuries. The Townhouse remains a sparsely staffed multiuse building for school church services and elections.
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Blue Lake
John Shaw
Omar
Dude Beaver
Columbus
Robert Evans
Delbert Boster
Gallipolis
William Thievener
Albert Sprouse
Rocky Fork
Sprouse
William Heins
Luzone, Ariz
Springfield
Chase Circle Holds September Meeting and Social
The Chase Circle of Ruth met at Bernice Graham's home on Thursday September 4. A potluck dinner followed with members and visitors. A short business session then featured district school by Emma Robinson and contests with prizes to Mabel Carbaugh and Emma Robinson. A stork shower honored Gedna Martin. Members planned next meeting at Julia Graham's home and urged each to bring a personal photo for a contest.
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Emma Robinson
Mabel Carbaugh
Gedna Martin
Julia Graham
Branch Woodyard
Bliss Woodyard
Ruth Woodyard
Harold Ator
Albany
Maynard Coates
Wooster
Labor Day
Glen Woodyard
R. L. Brown
New Marshfield
Earl Martin
McGrath
Union
Lawrence Burton
Clarice
T. W. Kelley
Beryl Ann
Akron
Ohio
Tracy Coon
Emer Welch
Toledo
Billy Haning
Newark
Owens Illinois Glass Co
Artis Robinson
Paul Robinson
Lee Lynch
Rolland Lynch
C. W. Lynch
Athens
Paul Armstrong
Laurelville, O
W. T. Martin
Vesta Robinson
Eugene Stanley
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American Newspaper Publishers Select
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Association
Associated Press
Athens Post Office
England
Raymond Clapper
the Public Forum
Pearley Gaskill
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Straitsville Club
Poet's Corner
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BY Helen Welshimer
NEA Service, Inc
By Galbraith
NEA Service
G. U.S. Pat
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Blue Lake Social
Chase Circle
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