The Athens Messenger Advertising Rates and Circulation Info
The Athens Messenger lists publication details from 1896 to 1929. It notes weekday afternoon issues except Saturday with a large Sunday edition, publisher Gordon K Bush, and managing editor Charlies H Harris. Memberships include US press associations and national agencies. Subscription rates show 4.50 yearly and other options across counties.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr. Charlies H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press National
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Grabbing at Straws on Pensions and Taxes in Ohio
The piece critiques old age pensions and sales tax cuts in Ohio, noting past votes for pensions and tax relief, and warning that Townsend plans would require enforcement and funding. It argues many middle aged residents feel squeezed by living costs and that the ideas reflect desperation, not workable policy.
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Junior
Ohio
ERA OF THE DOLE Relocation of relief clients sparks re registration woes
Re registration of Ohio relief clients drops sharply with only a fraction of counties participating. The result is a near one quarter decline in dole recipients statewide, signaling possible abuse of the New Deal relief system and sparking calls for impartial probes into eligibility and chiseled aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hunger and prejudice linked by kitchen psychology
A review notes psychologists’ experiments suggesting hunger tempers prejudice and that housewives observe the effect. It argues appetite drives behavior, even to eating spinach and lettuce, and that hunger shapes political views, with broader implications as scientists seek explanations for social action.
British Explorers Seek Lost World Mountain
Three British explorers have started a journey to visit a mountain they call the lost world. Late European reports hint the mountain may have drawn nearer if they had waited a while, suggesting shifting possibilities at the site.
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Europe
European dietitian notes fat intake gaps and rising chewing
A dietitian says many Europeans do not eat enough fat yet chew it plentifully in daily life. A traffic expert reveals that one in five drivers often risks their own life, and the implication is that the other four risk others.
Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler
New York opinion piece argues war is a deeply personal burden for individuals. It notes Americans feel no direct duty to fight overseas but warns many young men, including Canadians, would face conscription if Britain and allies enter conflict with Germany. It emphasizes the grim, repetitive cycle of wars across centuries and questions if one war could settle disputes permanently.
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New York
Great Britain
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Germany
Hitler
British Empire
United States
England
Wales
Scotland
Moss
Lexington
Brown Donald
Merle
Callie
Downs
Linda
Louisville
Norman
Poverty Row
Tom Cartwright
Washington wage hour act faces mounting questions
Washington insiders warn administrator Elmer Andrews and deputy Paul Sifton face a flood of unresolved issues as the wage hour law nears its October 24 effective date. Questions loom on coverage, area of production, board value, and trade associations. Civil service hiring adds to the personnel hurdle while many employers threaten noncompliance and dual intrastate interstate operations emerge in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elmer F. Andrews
Paul F. Sifton
Congress
Andrews
Calvert Magruder
The
Labor Relations Board
Harvard Law School
Commerce Department
Civil Service
Down the Downs the Million Dollar Racing Dream
Linda Gordon battles money and ambition as she backs her colt Golden Toy. A forged trail of rivals, unsteady allies, and racing fever drives her toward control, with Uncle Sandy and Bruce Radford circling her fate amid market bets and coastal echoes.
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Linda Gordon
Manhattan
Blue Grass
Bruce Radford
Linda
Sandy
Monte Hill
Callie
Norman
Downs
Jack
Golden Toy
Jerry
Brown Donald
Bruce
Monte
Donald
Lexington
Berwyn
Merie
Louisville
Alexander Gordon
Births and greetings mark local notices this week
News Your Dad Read reports on the Sauer family welcoming Ann Elaine on September 10. Former The Messenger Watch Dog ad salesman Mack Sauer is cited. Dr. Charles William Super, ex president of Ohio University, turned 86 on September 12. Doris Herron returns to Corning High School faculty and Louise Daggett visits Briar Cliff National Girl Scout Camp. E. D. Cooley and Donald Cooley take a day trip to Canter’s Caves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Sauer
Ann Elaine
Mr. Sauer
the Messenger
Charles William Super
Ohio University
Twenty Years Ago A Letter From France And Local Events
Twenty years ago Jesse Davis received a letter from Frank LeRoy in France. The Red Cross sale and ice cream social at McDougal on Sept. 7 raised 52.85 for the local Red Cross. Geoffrey F Morgan and the Athens Board of Education planned night classes at Athens High School. Gym classes under Walter Porter were to be held at the Athens Armory. A draft limit of ages 19 to 37 was set by President Wilson. The ten Bingman children reconvened for a reunion at the family home in Troy Township.
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Athens
Sea Week
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Jesse Davis
Frank LeRoy
France
Red Cross
McDougal
Geoffrey F. Morgan
Athens Board of Education
Athens High School
Walter Porter
Athens Armory
Wilson
S. M. Bingman
Troy Township
Health Hints About Pimples and Blackheads for Youth
Practically every child develops blackheads and pimples due to oily skin glands possibly linked to diet and overall constitution. The text explains how comedones form, how pimples can stay shallow or become deep boils, and notes social fears and myths. It advocates studying physical traits to apply modern treatments for better appearance.
Chauncey Blue Devils Preseason Roles and Schedule
Chauncey Blue Devils train two weeks for Friday’s game with Murray City. Coach Guerra builds the backfield around Joe Stalder, with Palmer and Kattyon contesting tailback, Dick Lester at blocking back, and Keish backing on defense. The roster includes Day, Keasey, Border, Smith, Moody, Zemono, and others as tries for line positions. Schedule lists games from Sept. 16 through Nov. 11 at Chauncey and various opponents.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Blue Devils
Murray City
Guerra
Joe Stalder
Palmer
Kattyon
Posion
Dick Lester
Keish
Border
Denver
Bill Keasey
Porter
Bridgewater
Ley
Moody
Zimmer
McCafferty
Zemono
Jack Smith
Dickerson
Gould
Kosma
Leggs
Earich
Murray
Nelsonville
McArthur
Hamden
Buchtel
Rutland
the Plains
Chauncey-Clifford Smith and Evelyn Gaston wed in Chauncey
Chauncey Clifford Smith and Evelyn Gaston of Athens R D 4 were married Saturday morning in Chauncey with Mayor W D Hines officiating at his Converse Street home. Witnesses included Arthur Gaston of Athens R D 4 and Nell McConaha of Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Clifford Smith
Evelyn Gaston
Athens
R. D
W. D. Hines
Converse St
Arthur Gaston
Nell McConaha
Loyal Woman's Bible Class meets at Shafer home
Chauncey Church of Christ women hold Wednesday session at Mrs. John Shafer’s residence with Mrs. Carl Shafer conducting and Mrs. Florence Pendergrass presenting the lesson. Mrs. Thomas Hamilton and Mrs. Guy Brookins oversee the program.
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Chauncey — Loyal Woman's Bible Class
Church of Christ
John Shafer
Carl Shafer
Florence Pendergrass
Thomas Hamilton
Guy Brookins
Chauncey Hosts Weekend Guests from Zanesville and Pontiac
Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell of Chauncey entertained weekend guests at their Ellis Avenue home. Visitors included Mr and Mrs George Palmer of Zanesville and Mrs Anna Penn and Edward Handling of Pontiac. The Palmers and Mrs Carr are former Chauncey residents, and the women are daughters of the late Mr and Mrs Ira Fuller.
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Chauncey
Clarence Russell
Ellis Ave
George Palmer
Zanesville
Anna Penn
Edward Handling
Pontiac
Mick
Palmer
Carr
Ira Fuller
Meeting Notice for Thursday Bible Class Potluck
The Chauncey Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ schedules its September meeting and a potluck at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass on Ellis Avenue. The gathering shifts from Wednesday to Thursday night.
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Chauncey -- Friendship Bible Class
Church of Christ
Lloyd Pendergrass
Ellis Ave
Chauncey-Dover Schools Open With Large Enrollment
Chauncey-Dover schools report 1002 pupils enrolled at opening. Chauncey High School has 201. Chauncey grades total 378. East Millfield 119, West Millfield 95, Sugar Creek 121, Big Bailey 31, Sand Ridge 31, Morristown 26. An additional instructor is needed for English History and Science. applications accepted until Tuesday night. The board will meet at the high school Tuesday night.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
McClanahan
Chauncey High School
East Millfield
West Millfield
Sugar Creek
Big Bailey
Sand Ridge
Morristown
Chauncey-Dover Board of Education
Gallipolis Couple Wed in Court Street Ceremony
Mr. Thomas Mills and Miss Elsie Marie Houston united in marriage on Wednesday morning September 7 at Squire Fred Hanson’s Court Street home. Mills comes from the Mills trucking family. Houston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Houston of Athalia, previously worked in a local restaurant. They plan residence in the Donnally property on First Avenue. The edition lists wedding guests and local society notes including church events, nurse recognitions, travels, and community notices.
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Gallipolis
Thomas Mills
Elsie Marie Houston
Squire Fred Hanson
Court St
Mills
Ed. L. Mills
W. L. Houston
Athalia
Donnally
First Avenue
Court
Marriage of Irene Louise Erwin and Earl V. Cope
Mrs. Mary E. Erwin announces the marriage of her daughter Irene Louise of Cuya hoga Falls to Earl V. Cope of Akron. The ceremony occurred September 3 in Decatur Indiana. The bride is a local high school graduate who studied business in Columbus and worked in northern Ohio. They will live in Akron where Mr. Cope works at Fire stone Park Trust and Savings Bank.
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Mary E. Erwin
Irene Louise
Cuyahoga Falls
Earl V. Cope
Akron
Decatur
Ind
Columbus
Ohio
Cope
Firestone Park Trust and Savings Bank
Orrs Remarry in Quiet Thursday Ceremony
Mr John W Orr Jr of Columbus and Mrs Lillian Williams Orr of Crown City were remarried by Squire Fred Hanson on Wednesday evening. They are parents to seven year old Patty Lugene. A large gathering showered them with gifts at the bride’s parents home before the couple traveled to Columbus Thursday to establish their home.
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John W. Orr, Jr
Columbus
Lillian Williams Orr
Crown City
Squire Fred Hanson
Patty Lugene
Kent Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harry Kent celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday September 4 with a family dinner at their country home Dunmovin on the Vin ton Road. Gifts of silver and messages of congratulation arrived from friends unable to attend. Guests included Alva Kent and Bess Kent of Shadyside Esmund Russell Jessie Walker J B Walker Clyde Walker of Thurman and Jack Walker and children of Cora.
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Harry Kent
Dunmovin
Vinton Road
Alva Kent
Bess Kent
Shadyside
Esmund Russell
Jessie Walker
J. B. Walker
Clyde
Thurman
Jack Walker
Cora
Invitations Sent for Ruth Berry and Edward Gulley Wedding
Local friends have received invitations to the wedding of Miss Ruth Berry and Mr. Edward Gulley, both of Dayton. The ceremony will be at the Methodist Church in Dayton on September 23. Miss Berry is the daughter of Mrs. Everett Berry, formerly of this city, and she is a registered nurse.
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Ruth Berry
Edward Gulley
Dayton
Miss Berry
Everett Berry
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Ethel M. Young
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Gallia County
Rio Grande College
Thelma Fife
Daughters of America
Paul Healey
Baby
Xenia
Mr. Healey
Claude
Grant Wall
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H. J. Brown
St. Clairsville
Cadiz
W. Lewis Brown
Lynn
Bill
Hibbard Porter
Mercerville
Clarence Sheets
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Clouse
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G. G. Kincon
Ohio Hospital
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Pleasantville
Nora Echer
E. E. Hatfield
Methodist Sunday School
W. Scott Westerman
C. W. Booth
H. A. Cardwell
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Ben Eachus
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