The Athens Messenger Page Four Notice Summary
The Athens Messenger details its 1625 founding, weekly publication schedule, and staff including Publisher Frederick W. Bush and Managing Editor Charles H. Harris. It lists circulation affiliations and advertising info, plus subscription rates by carrier and mail across multiple Ohio counties.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Banka
Athens Fost
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinson
Washington
Economic outlook and industrial activity in 1938
The report shows a cautious uptick in factory and mining output from May through September 1938, led by iron and steel and textiles. Expectations point to continued but uneven gains, with automotive demand likely boosting steel use. Abroad, trade slows amid wartime anxieties, while crops and public works support domestic activity. Despite the upturn, the year remains one of the most severe depressions since 1932.
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Gays Colonel
Ayers
Cleveland Trust Co
Europe
Orient
Foreign policy shift signals end of isolation era
The piece argues that US policy has evolved from isolation toward world engagement under Hull and the President. It notes Americans support moral influence to keep peace, while some favor full isolation and others seek deeper involvement. Public sentiment shapes policy amid tensions with Japan and Britain.
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Hull
America
Canada
United States
Japan
China
England
BONE CRUSHER RIDES ICE CREAM WRESTLING WAVE
A quirky wrestling craze hits the ring with splashy stunts as promoters push Sundae wrestling. Joe Reno and Roughhouse Ross clash in Minneapolis amid a flood of ice cream as spectacle fuels the sport's commercial push. Glee over sensational branding and caricature figures signals a bold era for wrestling spectacle.
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United States
Joe Reno
Roughhouse Ross
Minneapolis
Butch the Crusher
Tramp Terwilliger
Gyp the Blaster
Pierre
Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler contrasts Maryland campaign figures and national leaders through portraits of conservative and radical types emphasizing attire, manners, and perceived simplicity. He notes politicians like Tydings Lewis Hoover Dawes Darrow Bryan and Huey Long, suggesting vanity in resembling the common man. He cites a Dayton trial image where Bryan won a home town decision.
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New York
Tydings
Maryland
David J. Lewis
Herbert Hoover
Charles G. Dawes
Clarence Darrow
Dayton
Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
David Lloyd George
Spieler
Coral Gabies
Fla
Congress
Labor Movement
Huey Long
Lewis
Behind the Scenes In Washington
FTC seeks restraint on matrimonial scams as a Grayslake man agrees to stop claiming guaranteed love within three months. The column also notes New England opposition to socialized medicine and observations on federal buildings, finance, and Foreign Service life in Washington with quirky vignettes.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Grayslake
Ill
Brunet
Health Hints on Tonsil Removal Methods and Effects
Dr Morris Fishbein notes removing chronically inflamed tonsils and adenoids improves general health, reduces sore throats and nasal chest disturbances, lowers infectious disease risk, and aids sleep. Traditional surgical removal, electric coagulation, and newer X-ray or radium methods are discussed with pros and cons.
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Morris Fishbeln
Not So Sweet Poet Sees Tyrant Threat in Dark Day
Charles E. Sellars of Gloucester Ohio writes in a somber voice about a tyrant pressuring a nation to surrender or fight. He laments leaders failing to stand firm as war looms and citizens fear for safety, home, and peace under threat of armored tyranny.
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Charles E. Sellars
Glouster
Ohio
Ten Years Ago at Ohio University staff addition and sports notes
Dutch Trautwein joined the Ohio University staff after graduating in 1920 and assisting at Wittenberg. Head Coach Bill Herbert dislocated a vertebra in a summer fall and later had an appendix operation. The item also recalls fall hats, waistlines, and a straight silhouette. Ten years prior, students heard about the S A T C housing plans, plus local want ads and mentions of Israel Putnam’s France battle with Marines. Headlines note Loyalty Day airplanes scheduled for Athens on Sept 26.
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Trautwein
Wittenburg
Ohio University
Godfrey
Wittenburg College
Bill” Herbert
We the Women Go to London with Written Permission
A South Australian wife authorizes her husband to “back horses and enjoy life” in London, granting him freedom to mingle with other women as a playful challenge to male clubbing and bar culture. The piece satirically contrasts masculine pride with wife empowerment and hints at broader gender shifts.
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Johnny
South Australia
London
Beetles Disrupt Fishing In Wilmington Area
In New Castle County waters farmers and fishermen report an unusual pest problem as Japanese beetles fall into ponds and streams. Local anglers say fish are eating the beetles and ignoring bait, signaling a shift in fishing behavior.
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Wilmington
New Castle County
Mrs Nakles narrows 3000 mile trip to near home crash
CHICKASHA Okla seven more blocks and Mrs A C Nakles would be home without a mishap from a 3000 mile automobile trip. Her car collided with another machine as she neared her residence on her return from Buffalo New York. Sir George Grierson has reduced 1179 languages and 554 dialects of India to writing.
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Chickasha
Okla
A. C. Nakles
Buffalo
N. Y
Sir George Grierson
India
Hit Run Love Chapter 1 in a Stenographer’s Daydream
In a Chicago traffic court Patricia McGraw, a court stenographer, juggles cases with vivid memories of a budding romance with Larry Kent. As she notes testimonies and watches a blond defendant speak, her thoughts drift from the docket to a life with Larry, the man who brings color to her structured world. Their first meeting after Christmas sparked a crush that could redefine her orderly routine and future home life.
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Patricia McGraw
Pat
Larry Kent
Larry
Michael Kelly
Herman Lewoski
Timothy O'Shea
The
Journal, Bee and Gazette
Tom Sweeney
Teo
Bill
Joe
Big Dennis McGraw
Judge Kelly
Paramount Auto
Mr. Abbot
What the Stars Say For Friday September 16
A contradictory read from ruling sidereal operations hints at progress and removal of old obstructions. Secretive transactions may require shrewd handling while the mind stays capable of navigating menacing situations. Birthdays hint at a year shaped by clever grasp of intrigue and cooperation with old friends. A child may seek unusual study paths guided by elders. The prehistoric winged lizard had a kite shaped tail rudder.
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