Athens Messenger History and Publisher Details
The Athens Messenger dates back to 1825 with Frederics W. Bush as publisher 1896 to 1929. It notes editions on weekdays and a Sunday morning issue, affiliations with Associated Press and various press associations, plus subscription rates for carrier, mail, and rail in Ohio and beyond. The text lists offices, representatives, and world-wide service terms for obituary notices and notices of thanks.
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Athens Messenger
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Gordon K. Bush
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
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Ohio Newspaper Association
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Associated Presses
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Athens
Union Post Office
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Jona W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
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Growing pains in UN membership debate across eight applicants
The article argues for granting UN membership to all eight applicants to avoid wrangling. It notes Russia’s stance on immediate conflict, questions about expanding representation and independence, and whether non threatening states should be barred by power grudges. It suggests settling core issues now to guide future peace efforts.
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United Nations
Security Council
Sweden
Iceland
Afghanistan
Whem
Russia
Ukraine
New York
Texas
Eire
Portugal
Germany
Hitler
Albania
Balkans
The Choice Is Clear on Meat Price Controls and Black Markets
An editorial argues reimposition of price controls may revive black markets for meat and scarce goods. It urges consumer restraint over seeking illegitimate supply, warning prices will rise and the economy suffer unless legitimate outlets recover. It stresses public choice between going without and supporting lawful markets.
A Timely Warning Increases Pulling Power Ace Temptation
A brief item notes a timely warning that heightens the allure and pull of temptation on a public stage, hinting at social or moral pressures influencing behavior and choices in a crowded setting.
Freedom of speech in wage as labor board debate
Washington column discusses recent National Labor Relations Board decisions on free speech limits under the Wagner Act. It questions whether employers with "superior economic power" can be compelled to listen to union-related speeches during work hours and warns against defining temperate speech by labor authorities alone.
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Washegton
United States
Congress
Paul Herzog
National Labor Relativons Board
Labor Rel Uons Rdo
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Herzog
Mati Listion Res Emis
Devon Resi Cane Ronters & Ceavors
Clarx Brothers
Ferrar
Labor Board
Wal Labor Relations Board
Clark
Supreme Court
National Labor Relations
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Merger fight between Army Navy stalls in Washington
Peter Edson notes a quiet but tense war of nerves over merging the services into a single defense department. Truman’s orders prompt senators to introduce measures as factions rally for Navy or Air Force aims, with potential reshaping as Congress reconvenes.
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Douglas Larsey
Army
Navy
Imerger
Fam
Truman
Tan
Mary
Arta
Elbert Thomas
Avis
Militare and
Atval Affois
Thomas
Combatter
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Air Force
AAF
War Department
Trent Om
Department of National Defense
Air Forces
Jhance
Vinton County Veterans to Discuss Emergency Housing Plan
McArthur Ohio September meeting called by Vinton County commissioners to discuss a temporary emergency housing program for World War II veterans and their families. The plan uses federal $6 billion appropriated via the 86th General Assembly. funds will be distributed to counties upon application.
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Vinton Veterans
Qohin
Vinton County
John D. G
Don Ebright Atonday
Gil
L. W. Packer
McArthur Savings and Loarland R. B. Will
Vinton Couny National Bank
Lans
G. I
Claude Herrold
Treasurs
Land Transfers in Vinton County This Week
Vinton County records show numerous land transfers including Madison Township parcels totaling 73 acres, Elk Township lots, and in Zaleski several tracts. Transactions list buyers such as Mary Pe Jackson, Frank A Grate, John Hawi, and Beulakgel. dates range Sept 4 to Sept 8. prices include 150 dollars and 2 05 dollars with several parcels described by township and acreage.
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Frank
Rosa Burles
Tani McWrcans
Woo Simons
Shade Meek
Madison Township
John and
Marie Hawi Ta Tae
Beulakgel
Onze
Elk Township
A.C. Ansel
Helen Motihan
Zaleski
H. Thomas
Zed
Zaleki
Harley Rodgers
Eacles
Couple Dies Within 30 Hours In Dundas Home
Theodore Lopez was summoned to New Lexington by two parents. Within months apart, a man and wife died at a daughter's residence in Dundas. The husband B. 66 and wife 66 died of heart failure within 30 hours of each other. Survived by three sons Otto Clarence and others, a daughter Mrs Ainme Castor, and AL Burdhe. Burial at Tarr Farm cemetery.
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Zales
Theodore Lopez
New Lexington
Mim
Wilber Perry
Conin Dundas AL
Eriv
Alo
Irs
Bure
Perry
Gertrude
Card Kirkendall
Dundas
Otto
Clarence
Zaneville
Ntneat
Thige
Loner
Ainme Castor
Newton
AL Burdhe
Tarr Faryn Cemeter
New Industry Production Is Increased At Local Plants
Superintendent Clyde Enghit announced that several plants including the ser Yond Preserving, artitur, and Baker operations are now in full production. The creaseting plant is expanding output for highway department timber and posts, with two carloads of rented wood products expected when the plant reaches full operation.
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Ser Yond
Meidustry
Oseting
Imitas Iraini
Herber Milling
Creooine
Baker
Clyde Enghit
State Highway Department
Vinton Voters Weigh Court Plan On November Ballot
In MeArthur county voters will decide on a court plan after a recent hearing. Frank Ace Wasier stated 41 petitions are valid for the November ballot while 130 were rejected as invalid. The controversial issue faces the county as petitions are examined.
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Mearthur
Ereber
Vinton
Frank Ace Wasier
Co Valedge
Jude Acton
Sons
Work on New Addition Nearing Completion
McArthur update reports progress on a new subdivision with seven houses occupied on the north side. Carpenters Garry Clark and Lew Ogan advance with four south side homes and a new residence for Eber Vess under construction.
Scarlet Fever Case Listed In Report McArthur
Vinton County health report for July and August shows one scarlet fever case, four whooping cough, and four chickenpox cases. The document notes 235 field nursing visits, 60 infant care visits, 49 tuberculosis visits, 26 water samples, 20 unsupervised premises, 14 schools inspected, and 12 milk samples analyzed. June births and deaths: eight and ten. July: six births and five deaths. An article on Louis Pasteur is included.
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Wasserman
Tuiv
Louis Pasteur
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Esther Guild Hostess Arrangements For McArthur Social Evening
Lola Crow will host the Esther Guild at her home next Monday evening. Social notes list visits from Dayton families including Mr. and Mrs. David McFarland and son Jerry. Regulars and local residents attended gatherings and bridge club events with several Columbus shoppers also noted.
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Gerda Howell
Chistina Ogle
WAC
Vernon Montgomery
West Virginia
P. O. Frye
G. F. Wrightsel
Dunkle
Garry Clark
Vlel John
E. Ains
L. Sprague
Emma Foreman
Jack Kwatkosky
Local Divorces Filed in Vinton County Courthouse
Three divorce petitions were filed in Vinton County common pleas court this week: Fannie Perry versus Cecil Perry filed September 4. Velma Williams versus Seymour Williams filed September 6. Mertie McGinnis versus Walter McGinnis filed September 3. Bids for ballots in the November election were requested in McArthur. Gallipolis notes mention Canada as the third largest country by area, 3,693,189 square miles.
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McArthur
Common Pleas Court of
Vinton County
Fannie Perry
Cecil Perry
Velma Williams
Seymour Williams
Mertie McGinnis
Walter McEur
Donald Ponr
Ginnis
Mer
Leona
Wilkesville
Mearthur
Vinton
Waltz
Robinson
McArth
Pender
Canada
Hemisphere
Innisfail Years of Quiet Tensions and Lost Love
The narrative chronicles Colin Fitzgerald’s lingering struggle with drink, his sudden emotional bursts, and a crisis surrounding Miss Charlotte at Innisfail. Colin’s absence after a dramatic birthday episode, Mark’s quiet despair, and Ellen’s steady presence frame years of fragile peace and enduring longing as Charlotte remains isolated, her beauty masked by a perplexing blindness of mind.
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Innisfail
Father Gene
Colin
Charlotte
Ellen
Mrs. Fitegerald
Mark
Miss Charlotte
Net
Saint Gregory’s Hospital
Sitle
Academy
Fitzgerald
Public Offers Return of Stolen Goods From Ford
The Public Forum notes a Ford car near Hoodlets Corner had 10 pounds of sugar 2 pounds of lard 1 box of oats 3 bars of soap removed Saturday afternoon. The items, not paid for, were linked to Dan Smith. It urges the rightful return to A&P Store to avoid trouble. Fl Dan V. Smith Athens B.D. 2 Sept 10.
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Eshter
Dan Smith
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Dan V. Smith
Athens
B.D. 2
Vinton Vets Reclassified For Service
Vinton Countans who served under six months in the armed forces and aged 18 to 29 are reclassified for possible military service. Those with no overseas service have a good chance of being recalled. Married veterans who have become fathers should notify the local board and bring the child’s birth certificate to seek exemption.
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McArthur Vinton Countans
Armed Services
Everalls
Albany Social Roundup Notes Visitors and Local School Opening
Local families in Albany report visits from relatives across Ohio and West Virginia. The Albany school opened on September 3 with 375 students enrolled, alongside multiple weekend gatherings at the Ross and Knowlton households.
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Wayne Bumgardner
Ann
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James Stack
P. W. Michaels
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Ross
Edward Ross
Akron
Martha Knowlton
Margaret Whaley
N. F. Knowlton
Cecil Cooley
Alan Margaret
Ed Brooks
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