Local Subscription Rates and Railway Postal Ad Rates
The Athens newspaper outlines subscription costs by carrier or mail across counties, listing prices for one year four dollars and monthly terms, plus ten weeks and yearly options. It notes obituary and card notices incur nominal charges and cites national and regional newspaper associations and the Associated Press licensing for republication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Clevelan
Ent
Athens Post
Scawerk
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Merorgan
Vinton
Washington
Watch the Near East and Asia Map Redrawn by Axis Powers
A column warns that Japan with Germany and Italy may redraw Asia and Africa, pulling the United States into broader conflict. It cites potential alliances, embargo tightening, and shifting power near the Pacific, with the Near East also looming as a trouble spot for U.S. interests.
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Orient
Japan
Germany
Italy
United States
Far East
Great Britain
Britain
Rome
Africa
Asia
Pacific
India
Australia
New Zealand
Indo-China
East Indies
Tokyo
Philippines
Singapore
Near East
Concealing Will Fail Hidebound Powers Face European Hunger This Winter
A wartime warning notes totalitarian regimes will restrict news of European and Asian privation this winter. It describes starvation, disease, and shortages spreading from France and Italy to the Balkans and England, predicting poor reports from the Old World for American readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
France
Hitler
Italy
Balkan States
Mussolini
England
Japan
China
Indo-China
America
French Form Letters and the Return of Postcard Messages
The piece notes a vogue for busy person postcards with multiple choice messages. It cites a news item about printed postcard correspondence being reopened between occupied and unoccupied France under the Vichy regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Fuehrer
Heil Hitler
Heil Laval
Sound Apples Regardless of Size Standards in Draft
Lieut-Col. Charles B. Pruitt says five feet four inch army height rules won’t apply to conscripts. He predicts more leniency in height and weight for selectees, arguing modern war needs sturdy men able to endure outdoor life and marches. The apple metaphor likens recruits to Grade A apples kept for storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Pruitt
Selective Service Committee
Regular Army
Colonel Pruitt
There Is Something Smelly in the War Department
In Washington a clash over policy and personnel stirs tensions at the War Department. Harry Woodring is replaced by Harry Stimson amid clashes on defense strategy, with Louis Johnson and Judge Patterson reshaping mobilization efforts and draft administration. The episode highlights interwar U.S. defense tensions and management hurdles.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Harry Woodring
Harry Morgenthau
Harry
Harry Stimson
England
Defense prep delays and upheaval in wartime leadership
The passage condemns delays in appointing a draft administrator and shifts control from Secretary Stimson and Patterson to a new under secretary. It accuses the secretary of failing to lead national defense work and predicts a controversial, credit-seeking reshuffle as the nation mobilizes.
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Washington observers discuss the food stamp plan as a remedy for hunger and the farm problem. Officials estimate the program costs about 100 million dollars this year and argue expanded buying power could restore export markets worth billions for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
United States
Food stamp plan expands to reach millions
FSCC figures show the program operates in 134 communities serving about 3 million people now and will grow to 200 cities serving 5 million. Only those eligible for public relief can join initially, with estimates suggesting up to 15 million would be needed to cover all relief families nationwide.
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FSCC
Shawnee
Okla
Public Forum letter urges WPA funds and war preparation
John Southard of Jacksonville writes to urge Congress members and Senators to secure WPA funds for districts in need, supply old army clothes for WPA workers, and pressure for military road projects. He recalls a Washington trip in August, thanks Athens area donors, and supports rapid war readiness and a declaration against Japan, Germany, and possibly Italy.
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the Messenger
T. A. Jenkins
Earl Lewis
Robert Secrest
Robert Taft
Vice Donahey
Zanesville
WPA
Washington
Guysville
Congressman Jenkins
Athens
Chauncey
Jacksonville
Nelsonville
John Owens
U.M.W. of A
Joe French
Christ
Japan
Germany
Italy
John Southard
Eman ciation Day celebration drawings dominate local event news
Six hundred attended the Eman ciation Day celebration on the American Legion grounds in Glouster. Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Bright of Logan marked their 50th wedding anniversary. Frances Haning of Albany and Robert Reading of Jerseyville tied for first in a letter writing contest judged by Congressman Thomas A Jenkins. Registrar F B Dilley of Ohio University stated enrollment would reach 2500.
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American Legion
Glouster
Peter W. Bright
Logan
Frances Haning
Hoyt Haning
Albany
Robert Reading
Jerseyville
Thomas A. Jenkins
F. B. Dilley
Ohio University
Pleasant Valley Social Hosts Dinner Guests
Pleasant Valley rounds up guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brooks on Sunday. Attendees include Harold Jones of Chauncey Pearl Wood Cora Brooks Albany Pearl Howard Brooks Harold Powers Sonny Millican Theodore Mora and four children Ella Wood James Wood Ivan Cook Clara Buck Arthur Goodin.
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Pleasant Valley
Edward Brooks
Harold Jones
Chauncey
Pearl Wood
Cora Brooks
Albany
Pearl Howard Brooks
Harold Powers
Sonny Millican
Theodore Mora
Ella Wood
James Wood
Ivan Cook
Clara Buck
Arthur Goodin
Charles McCauley
Frank Pugh
Ostrander
What America Means to Me
A reflective essay by a lifelong American on citizenship and identity. The author recalls born-in-USA status, explores pride, unease, and the need to reaffirm belief in a democratic nation. The piece urges unity, faith, and perseverance to sustain the American way of life amid unrest and doubt.
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United States
Europe
Cassandra
Bradford Social and Brief Personal Notes
Bradford Social and Brief Personal Notes report Sunday gatherings across multiple families including Ebersbach Might Lambert Kay lor Buck Forrest Hysell and Rainey. The column notes guests visiting relatives in Pome roy Tuppers Plains Rutland Bradbury Canal Winchester and West Rutland with a birth announced for a daughter born Sept 21.
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Willard Ebersbach
Joyce Ann
Pomeroy
Clarence Might
Charles Lambert
J. E. Kaylor
Tuppers Plains
Sam Smith
Charles Buck
Nancy Might
West Rutland
Frank Buck
Homer Forrest
Rue Forrest
Rutland
Verna Hysell
Holdship Archer
Bradbury
Lydia Hysell
William Rainey
Donna Jean
Canal Winchester
Charles Burt
Rioting Tensions Loom In Smithson Factory Story
Sue Mary, a stenographer, wrestles with love and social turmoil as a labor riot hits the Smithson plant. Joe, her suitor, fears for her safety while Vera and Nick steer the Youth Progress group amid rumors, gossip, and mounting pressure.
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Sue Mary Jefferson
Joe Stefanski
Sue Mary
Nick Alexander
Vera
Oliver
Joe
Smithson
Youth Progress Group
Noon Editions
Hockingport Church Forms Woman's Division of Christian Service
Social notes report visits from Eral Dickerson and Miss White of Coraopolis. Sardis residents J W Rush and F M Medley with others visited. families enjoyed outings at Portland and Buffington State Park. Geneva Dean entertained. Miss Ora Randolph named president of the new women's division. officer installation set for Sunday at 9:30 AM.
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Hockingport
Eral Dickerson
Miss White
Coraopolis
McLaren
J. W. Rush
Sardis
F. M. Medley
Brady Winland
Cecil Rockhold
William Smeeks Jr
James Randolph
Portland
Buffington State Park
H. C. Cowdery
Earl Cowdery
Ladies Guild
Racine Social And Personal Highlights
Miss Jean Sellers, ill with pneumonia, is recovering. Kyle Stump of Zanesville spent the weekend with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Harry Roush, and returned with his wife and daughter Sandra. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Daniels and Ruth visited Mr. Daniels’ parents in Pomeroy. Lafe Wilcoxen’s wife left Saturday for Steubenville. Belmont and Belpre Circle members visited Racine Circle. Mason Spencer of the tow boat Vesta visited with his wife and family. Pomeroy Cement Block Company repaired the Racine High School roof. Kenneth Wolfe and family from Albany, NY, stayed with Chester Simpson’s family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis purchased the Fannie Drummond property on Third Street and will move from Velma Feiger’s near Theobald Gas Station. Mrs. Henry Bentz hosted the Booster Class of Racine Baptist Church. plans were made for serving lunch at the county council PTA meeting in October. A potluck lunch honored Bertha Sayre, Chester Simpson, Walter Cleland, Vera Beegle, Graetta Simpson, Ted Hilldare, Mason Spencer, Paul Theiss, T. T. Shelton, Vera Watterson, Hugh Daniels, Homer Sayre, Glen Simpson, Bert Banks, Lurlyne Edmonds, Martin Gandee, and Kyle Stump of Zanesville. Guests included Mrs. Philip Pickens of Atlanta and Mrs. Clara Roush.
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Racine
Jean Sellers
Daisy Sellers
Kyle Stump
Zanesville
Harry Roush
Sandra
Hugh Daniels
Ruth
Daniels
George Daniels
Pomeroy
Lafe Wilcoxen
Jennie Humes
Steubenville
Stella
Belmont
W. Va
Florence
Belpre
R. D
John Circle
Eleanor Louise
Garrett
Sullivan Circle
R. D. Mason Spencer
Vesta
Pomeroy Cement Block Company
Racine High School
Kenneth Wolfe
Albany
N. Y
Wolfe
Chester Simpson
Charles Davis
Fannie Drummond
Third Street
Lewis Sayre
Velma Feiger
Theobald
Henry Bentz
Graetta Simpson
Ted Hilldare
Mason Spencer
Paul Theiss
T. T. Shelton
Vera Watterson
Homer Sayre
Glen Simpson
Bert Banks
Lurlyne Edmonds
Martin Gandee
Philip Pickens
Atlanta
Georgia
Clara Roush
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Hugh Johnson
America Daily
Louis Johnson
Stimson
Mr. Johnson
Judge Patterson
National Defense
Gullion
Hershey
The
Defense Commission
Department of Agriculture
the Public Forum
Sim” Barich
Happy” Nye
Athens High
Mackie
Joe Turner
Thor Olson
O. U
Sam Sorrell, Jr
L. W. Richardson
Chesterhill
Jake Sherman
New England
Faith Baldwin
Bradford
Bradford—Bible School
By Galbraith
M. Reg
U.S. Pat
NEA Service
ING
Kitty
Babs
Natalie
Nick
Society Sheet
Madonna
Ross Clark
Alo
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