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the Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
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Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington Counties
The Isolated Advantage in Risk and Artistry
The writer argues that indifference to money boosts creative risk taking in publishing, sports, and gambling. Those with financial security avoid desperation and perform better, while those who must win may fail under pressure. A liberal safety margin helps endure bad luck and sustain nerve.
What became of bootlegging after repeal in 1938
The piece notes that federal agents seized about half as many stills and a third as many arrests as in 1930, despite repeal. It argues repeal did not end bootlegging or the lawless income stream for specialists, who adapt and persist, learning slowly to evade taxes.
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Federal
Internal Revenue Bureau
Washington
Berle cautions on monopoly myths in economic inquiry
Assistant Secretary of State Berle argues that early 19th century small towns were monopo lies, with prices largely noncompetitive until mass retailers arose. He warns wiping out large firms won t end monopoly and cautions against crude attacks on size, noting political missteps and the rogue analogy of a robber in Oregon.
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Berle
National Economic Committee
Conductor Calls Concertina Greatest Instrument
A witty remark from an orchestra conductor extols the concertina as the greatest instrument. A quip about it being “accordion” to perspective follows. Meanwhile Who's Who grows by 2,545 names, though final hat sizes remain undetermined.
Beach girl mirrors swimsuit ad amid jewelers’ convention
A playful scene contrasts a beachgoer resembling an advertisement with a looming jewelers’ convention this winter. The piece contrasts fashion, music and frontier life themes while noting Europe as a backdrop.
Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler
New York columnist argues Representative Dies should not form a nationwide league to defend Americanism against Fascism and Communism. He warns such a body could become a coercive force, notes Italian Fascists and German Nazis operate here, and cites Nazi Bund and Italian press influence as evidence of internal threats to American liberties.
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New York
Martin Dies
Great League
United States
Dies
House Committee On UN
Committee of Congress
Mussolini
Hitler
Cianfarra
New York Times
Rome
Behind the Scenes In Washington
Washington reports the National Economic Committee quietly widening its probe into the business system. By subpoenaing corporate books and records and coordinating with agencies like the SEC, it builds a factual platform that could spur broad reforms beyond Senator O Mahoney’s federal incorporation plan. Aimed at monopolies, the inquiry now covers unused patents, insurance responses, and proxy control mechanics. The hearings may wait until after the November elections.
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Washington
National Economic Committee
O'Mahoney
Suboenaing
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
U S Tops World in Labor Disputes in 1937
International Labor Office figures show 10,267 strikes and lockouts across 19 countries, affecting 4,223,994 workers with 50,755,454 days lost. The United States led with 4,740 disputes involving 1,860,621 workers and 28,424,857 working days lost, followed by Poland and Great Britain.
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America
International Labor Office
United States
Poland
Great Britain
Congress Faces Packed Schedule of Renewal Extensions
A forthcoming session will be crowded with extension bills to prevent expiration of emergency measures due next spring. The stabilization fund power to alter the dollar’s gold weight RFC Hot Oil law FHA debentures neutrality law and annual appropriations all require continuation. Even with a more independent Congress, activity may be limited by this slate.
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Congress
Stabilization Fund
RFC
California Boy Invents Self-Acting Alarm Clock
A California youth reportedly created an alarm clock that switches itself off, starts the radio, and toasts breakfast bread, though it remains to be seen if it will actually go to work.
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California
Where a Man Goes to Escape the Tourist Invasion
A brisk inquiry into havens for solitude as tourists flood popular South Sea destinations. The piece weighs options for quiet retreats, noting locales and practicalities for a getaway undisturbed by crowds.
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South Sea Islands
Love and Lies Complicate a Small Town Trial
Patricia McGraw faces a moral crucible as Larry Kent pleads for help to soften his criminal charge after a fatal hit and run. Tom Sweeney presses for a fair outcome while Pat wrestles with love, honor, and looming courtroom peril amid town rumors and personal loyalties.
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Patricia McGraw
Larry Kent
Tom Sweeney
Larry
Church
Sweeney
Pat
Honor
Tom
Ten Years Ago in New York Magazine Sales Guest
Clifford Moriarity spent a week in New York as guest of a publishing house for banner sales of a magazine to help pay college expenses. He is the son of Mrs. Agnes Moriarity. Mrs. JD Bennett Amesville received a telegram from son Edward Bennett Palm Beach reporting his family safe after the hurricane.
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Clifford Moriarity
New York
Moriarity
Agnes Moriarity
JD. Bennett
Amesville
Edward Bennett
Palm Beach
Local War News Briefs From Athens Area
Lieutenant Clark Williams visits Athens on a 24 hour furlough en route from Fort Sheridan to Johnson City to join the Personnel Adjutant School. Lieutenant Curt C. Goddard, Ohio University graduate, was wounded in France and hospitalized. A handbag with 150 dollars in cash and stamps was lost and later recovered by Mrs. Lucy Fitch in Glouster. Gov. Cox and Ohio University President Ellis spoke at the Masonic Temple as Camp Sherman Band performed and Geoffrey F. Morgan led group singing. Rev. F. M. Evans offered prayer as Mr. and Mrs. William Canter of Canonsburg received news from their son Homer C. Canter, A Troop, Sixth Cavalry, AEF.
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Clark Williams
S. M. Williams
S. Congress St
Athens
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Johnson City
Tenn
Williams
Personnels Adjutant School
Lucy Fitch
Morgan County
Glouster
Gov. James, Cox
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Masonic Temple
Camp Sherman
Geoffrey F. Morgan
F. M. Evans
Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet by Dr Morris Fishbein
Ringworm of the feet or athlete's foot is common and highly contagious. It can live in stockings shoes pool floors and clothing thus reinfection is a risk even after clearing skin. Formaldehyde vapors can destroy the fungus on fabrics but may irritate some people and proper precautions are needed. Wear rubber slippers at pools and showers and ensure feet are treated with pool desinfectants while avoiding ineffective home remedies. Severe cases require expert medical care.
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Syria
WE the Women Public Etiquette and Selfishness
A brief essay on public behavior explores how self Consciousness fuels both overbearing and timid conduct. It argues selfishness drives rude acts on buses crowds and stores and even in theaters and elevators. It highlights manners like lipstick testing, holding hats, and smoking in confined spaces as examples of self indulgent behavior.
Flying boats preferred for England to Australia service
A successful flying boat service operates between England and Australia. The journey takes nine days and passenger bookings show a preference for flying boats over land planes, reflecting demand for this mode of travel.
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Sydney
England
Australia
Chauncey Church to Honor Rev Robert Lawrence
A reception for Rev. Robert Lawrence, recently returned to the Chauncey M E Church Circuit, is planned for Wednesday at 7 pm. Initially announced to Bartlett, he was kept in Chauncey after a petition to Dr Jones, the presiding elder. All members and friends are invited with light refreshments and a short program.
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Chauncey — A
Robert Lawrence
M. E
Chauncey M. E
Lawrence
Bartlett
Jones
Chauncey Church
Esther Class Meets At Harvey Home
Esther Class of the M. E. Church held its regular meeting at Mrs. Noah S. Harvey’s home on Ellis Ave. Class president chaired. Devotions by Frances Harvey. Next meeting with Mrs. Ruth Bridgewater. Prize awards to Helen Nicholson Winnie Skinner and Frances Harvey. Guest Mrs. Bess Cunningham. Refreshments served. Members present: Lucille Grandstaff Winnie Skinner Helen Nicholson Lena Cunningham Frances Harvey Lizzie Harvey.
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Chauncey
Esther
M. E. Church
Noah S. Harvey
Ellis Ave
Lucille Grandstaff
Frances Harvey
Ruth Bridgewater
Helen Nicholson
Winnie Skinner
Bess Cunningham
Lena Cunningham
Lizzie Harvey
Buchtel Social And Personal Notables and Local News
Buchtel social notes detail visits and illness, including Mrs Mildred Rus sell Ohlinger undergoing cataracts, Mrs Frank Collins in Wellsburg after a brother-in-law’s death, and relatives in Cleveland. Birth announced for Sept 18 son Jimmy to Mr and Mrs Thomas Wallace Jr with grandparents Mrs Thomas Wallace Sr and Mr and Mrs Ed Smathers. School enrollment listed for grades and band plans with Mr Aspenwall. teachers’ meetings and truancy efforts noted.
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Cleveland
Joe Schenz
Carl Wend
Nels
George Schenz
Nettie Wend
Connett
Buchtel
Anna Gray
Althea Whitemore
Chloe Rife
Mary King
Elsie Bookman
Aspenwall
Glen Hanes
Floyd McCune
Howard Kinneer Columbus
Gladys Kinneer
Westerville
Kenneth Kinneer
Gladys
Norma Worthington
Dolorees Wagner
Columbus
Bliss Business Colege
Arthur Evans
Elwood Barstow
Bernice Bookman
Polly Sohn
Findlay
Thomas Wallace, Jr
W. Va
Jimmy
Thomas Wallace, Sr
Ed Smathers
Chauncey Personal And Social Mention
Chauncey residents and relatives are noted visiting family in nearby towns. Hazel Lewis and Ruth Leffler spent time with Chauncey parents Charles and unknown Leffler. Clifford Shafer from Columbus visited his Chauncey family over the weekend.
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Chauncey
Hazel Lewis
Ruth Leffler
Charles Leffler
Clifford Shafer
Columbus
Carl Shafer
Mound St
George Wilson
Athens
Ida Hill
Eleanor Sharick
Lucille Sanders
Bertha Sanders
Millfield
Max Wilson
Petoskey
Mich
Evan Morgan Sr
the Plains
Daniel Fulton
Robin Carroll
Trimble CHAUNCEY Church Plans Dual Homecomings
The Trimble Church of Christ announces annual homecomings at Chauncey on Sunday October 2 and again October 9. Pastor Rev Gile bert Courtney says committees on programs and invitations have been named, with many former members and residents expected to attend both events.
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Chauncey
Trimble
Ladies Aid Society to Meet for All Day Session
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church will hold an all day session at the church on Thursday. Forenoon quilting, a pot-luck dinner, and a 1 PM business meeting are planned.
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Chauncey — Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Will Meet Tonight Chauncey Chorus Rehearsal
All County Grange Chorus gathers for a rehearsal tonight at 8 o clock in the Athens Grange hall. Directed by Christine Brown Chauncey leads the session.
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Chauncey
All County Grange Chorus
Athens Grange Hall
Christine Brown
Alfred Social And Personal Alfred Social
Alfred-Raymond Hopkins of near Charleston spent the weekend here with brother Murf ray Hopkins and family. Several local visits are noted including Will Carr and Jewell Carr families in Hocking port and Huntington. Mrs W L Shumway hospitalized for observation with cataracts. Planes spot sardines near Coos Bay to guide pilchard fleet. pilots scout from air and radio locations to boats.
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Alfred—Raymond Hopkins
Charleston
Murfray Hopkins
Will Carr
Jewell Carr
Hockingport
Cris Gaul
Sumner
Warren Bentz
Will Bentz
Huntington
W. L. Shumway
Columbus Hospital
Shumway
Junior McGinnis
F. C. McGinnis
Guy Midkiff
Orlandidkiff
Elmer Houdershelt
Point Rock
Stella Watkins
Pacific Ocean
Coos Bay
Pilchard
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Audit Bureau of Circulation
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John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Detroit
Athens Post Office
Oregon
Jewelers
Europe
Fair
Westbrook Pegler
By Westbrook Pegler
Duce
Moscow
WPA
Aubrey Williams
Workers’ Alliance
By Willis Thornton
O'’Mahoney
Marguerite Gahagan
NEA Service. Ing
McGraw
Dearest
Joe
Capital
Tony’s
Dottie Barnes
Young Women’s Missionary Circle of the Christian Church
M. E. Chatley
Doris Giesecke
Velma Staneart
Dolores Phelps
Harvey Householder
Newhall
Calif
Curt C. Goddard, Bartlett
France
William Canter
Canaonville
Homer C. Canter
Sixth Cavalry
American Expeditionary Forces
DR. Morris Fishbein
Ruth Millett
George Clark
Harvey
Alfred
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