The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger established 1825 lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher and notes publication schedule and circulation details. Subscription rates are provided for carrier and mail in Athens and surrounding counties with tiered pricing and zones. National representatives and advertising policies are outlined.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens
Isc & Week
Gallia
Mocking
Meigs
Morgan
Att
Washington
John W. Callen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
New Deal Plant Plans Seen Threatening Private Business
Economists warn postwar government projects, including widespread state plants and TVAs, could socialize the economy, tax private business out of existence, and create a New Order where government provides all in the age of postwar peace.
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Washington
Atlantic
Frank Washington
Young ideas and age in philosophy and science
The New York Times notes that while many thinkers write deep insights by ages 35 to 39, there are exceptions such as Locke who began work at 38 and finished at 58. It cites Einstein Bohr Heisenberg Dirac Pauli Fermi as late teens to early twenties prodigies and quotes George Sarton on genius as youth in maturity, with field differences in maturation.
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American Psychological Association
Harvey C. Lehman
Ohio University
Lehman
John Locke
Einstein
Bohr
Heisenberg
Dirac
Pauli
Fermi
George Sarton
New York Times
Locustlike Nazi plunder across conquered lands detailed
The account describes Nazi exploitation as locusts stripping countries bare. Potatoes, houses, and even fixtures are taken and shipped to Germany. Private gardens are enumerated and confiscated before ripening, all paid in devalued funny money. The piece asserts the world was warned.
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Germany
We Passed Up Many Opportunities to Lose Money
A reflective note expresses gratitude for avoiding financial losses by turning down numerous tempting deals. It emphasizes prudent choices and wary spending habits without naming specific opportunities.
Defense production delays and labor strains in wartime
Raymond Clapper comments on defense effort limits noting 40.3 hour average work weeks, machine-tool capacity shortfalls, and shortages from planning chaos. He cites strikes and hours as barriers, plus the push to include wage controls amid rising defense production challenges. England’s no-strike law shown as imperfect support.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
House Banking and Currency Committee
France
Germany
Henderson
Clyde
England
Congressional
Government mediated labor pact urged to avert strikes
The text argues that a no strike agreement between leaders and management, backed by government, would prevent strikes. It suggests government mediation could unite labor and management to craft such an accord, noting the issue is serious and worth attempting despite expected challenges.
Liberty ship launch marks start of U S emergency building
Peter Edson surveys wartime shipping losses and the gap to be filled by new tonnage and requisitioned tonnage. He notes August losses around 310000 gross tons, compares peak losses, and cites 700 coastal and 500 foreign U S ships as current merchant fleet, with potential to offset only a fraction of British and allied losses.
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Washington
Maritime Commission
Grecian
Crete
United States
U. S
After the persecutions he now tries to make you believe
A compact quote attributed to Queen Wilhelmina about enemy persecutions and Hitler era references. Mentions Germany being the first invaded, and Gerhardt Seger as a former Reichstag member. Notes a boss worrying over trifles.
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Russia
Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
Germany
Hitler
Gerhardt Seger
Reichstag
Public Forum Letters Welcome and Signed
Readers may submit brief signed letters on current events. Contributions should be concise to fit multiple in each day. Signature must appear with the letter to identify the author.
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Messenger
Propaganda Backwash Aims To Explain German Plans
Letter from Frances Maxwell in Athens Sept 26 blames English propaganda for suffering humanity in Washington. She argues Hitler aims to crush English imperialism to ease German peasantry, criticizes English officials for financing relief to Britain, and questions American generosity amid wartime rules.
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the Messenger
Washington
Hitler
America
Britain
Frances Maxwell Athens
Auxiliary of Wilkesville Is Entertained
Mrs. Anna Blore hosted the American Legion Auxiliary meeting with twenty-two members present and a potluck supper. Officer installation by district president R S Williams is set for Oct. 9 at the auxiliary hall.
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E. G. Nelson
William MacGarvey
Wellston
Hollis DeVault
Cleveland
John de- Vault
Alva
Arthur Parsons
William McHaffey
Columbus
McHaffey
Cora
White Cross Hospital
Katie Strong
Paul Kunz
J. B. Strong
Mary Helen McCormick
Dorothy Sayre
Augusta Lanning
Wilma Johnson
Huntington
Jessie McElroy
D. E. Wood
Harrison Holcomb
Vinton
Blair Might
Wilkesville
Frugal plan proposed to erase all debts by proclamation
Edna Harpold of Chester Ohio argues in a poem that the nation’s debt problem could be solved by a presidential proclamation wiping out all public and private debts and refusing future loans, to end financial strain and defense costs.
Moody Meditation on Housework and Glamour in 1900s Advice
A reader from Glouster Ohio laments the clash of labor and feminine glamour in a verse asking how to keep beauty while doing farm chores and domestic toil. She invites advice from magazine readers on maintaining powder and poise amid sweat and work.
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V. A. Trace
Glouster
Ohio
Students embark on new schools and study
Ten years ago Tom and Ellen Biddle, children of Dr D H Biddle, left for Staunton Military Academy and the Columbus School for Girls to begin senior year studies. The article also notes pledges at C M C and a university fellowship for Belford Nelson at NYU.
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Tom
Ellen Biddle
D. H. Biddle
Staunton
Staunton Military Academy
Ellen
Columbus
Columbus School For Girls
Belford Nelson
Alex Nelson
Elmwood Place
New York University
Nelson
N.Y.U
Local Social Notes and Club Developments in Athens
Miss Margaret Merwin began violin studies at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music while Miss Sarah Neff wed Ural Westfall on August 31. The Athens Kiwanis charter banquet drew 56 couples with Congressman Foster speaking. New Athens Country Club directors include Bush Cline Wells Rossi Zenner, as contractor Kircher proceeds on a $22,000 clubhouse.
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Margaret Merwin
J. T. Merwin
The
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Violin
Sarah E. Neff
Derby
Ural V. Westfall
Ohio University
Athens
Kiwanis
Masonic Temple
I. M. Foster
Athens Country Club
F. W. Bush
J. H. Cline
A. B. Wells
A. C. Rossi
Henry Zenner
Charles P. Kircher
Bride from the Sky Chapter XIX police stay with Judy
Judy lies in a dim cell awaiting court as a police matron remarks on her dress and lace. She recalls Phil and Sandy and contemplates love, danger, and memory while a visitor arrives in the night in this cliffhanger from the SERIAL STORY BRIDE FROM THE SKY.
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Judy
Phil
Philip
Allen
Perry County Court Notes in New Lexington
Judge A. S. McGonagle revokes Willis Ross license for one year after guilty plea to driving drunk. $25 fee waived. Licensed vendors listed. Basil Pyle jailed for non support. Mrs. Margaret Craig and Mrs. Emma Horn answer abandonment charges. Eight new cars bought in Perry County this month. Will of Emme L Hearing with codicils outlined. McVeigh estate appraised at $6,477.90 with real estate $4,770. Road funds grow by motor vehicle fees. Florence Edna Brown seeks divorce on cruelty. John L. Brown marriage date given. Mayme German cited. Joseph Baldwin divorce from Mary M. Baldwin granted. Vera V. Cotterman seeks divorce from Carol F. Cotterman. denial by husband. Clara McGhee vs William C. McGhee slated for hearing. Mil dred P. Dillinger vs Carl E. Dillinger uncontested. New marriages: Russell Smith and Marguerite Trusell. Real estate transfers in Junction City and nearby townships. Deeds recorded for Nutter, Fortney, Hull, and McElroy transfers.
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Koenig
Korner
New Lexington
W. A. Wilson Co
Thornville
Frank Rapp
Crooksville
N. A. Berry
Clyde Wilson
Basil Pyle
May Grand Jury
Clair Butts
McGonagle
Margaret Craig
Marion
Butts
Emma Horn
Perry County
Emme
Jane Hane
E. M. Berry
Jennie Lindbed
Lizzie Koontz
Deerfield Township
Morgan County
James Oscar Hearing
Merritt Hopkins
Ernest Hene
Seth Thomas
J. O. Hearing
Amanda Devney
Abram G. McVeigh
Jackson Township
Florence Edna Brown
John L. Brown
Common Pleas Court
Roseville
Moter
Mayme Marie German
Vera V. Cotterman
Carol F. Cotterman
Clara McGhee
William C. McGhee
Mildred P. Dillinger
Carl E. Dillinger
Russell A ‘Smith
Zanesvilley J
Marguerite Trusell
Potter
Irvin Bennett Molder Helper
New Straitsville
Clara Simeral
Shawnee
Junction City Banking Co
Orris Curry
Junction City
Wolfes
Junctionity
Rosemary
P. P. Nutter
Carl Franklin
Nixons
Maxville
John H
Ida Fortney
W. B
Ruth Paxton
Clayton Township
R. W
Myrtle E. Hull
Hazel Fawcett
Burkey
Winters
Irene McElroy
Laura A. Stalter
Somerset
Harry J. Stalter
Veteran Employee To Quit Orchard Work After 36 Years
George Burberry of Logan Cold Storage steps down after 36 years overseeing Tipton orchard apples. He suffered a heart attack in summer and has not worked since. Frank Lanning now runs storage as picking begins. Sam Paillett leases the Tipton orchards from H. R. Tipton, now in the East. Several thousand bushels of apples pass through the local storage annually.
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Logan
George Burberry
Tipton
Frank Lanning
S. Walnut St
Sam Paillett
H. R. Tipton
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