Athens Messenger Publication Details and History
The Athens Messenger reports its establishment in 1826 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher 1896 to 1929 and notes publication every weekday afternoon except Saturday with a large Sunday morning edition. It is printed by Athens Messenger Herald Printing Co and includes staff and association memberships.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Merugnonn
Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Subscription Rates By Carrier For Athens And Nearby Counties
Rates listed for weekly and advance mail subscriptions in Athens, Calio, Hocking Vinton and Washington counties. One year four fifty, six months twelve fifty, ten weeks one dollar, extra postage applies. National reps John W. Cullen Company with offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland. Advertising rates on application. obituary and card of thanks incur nominal charges.
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Athens
Cailo
Hocking
Vinton
Washington
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
United to Survive The War's Call for National Unity
The piece argues internal divisions weaken nations. It cites China France and Britain as examples where invasion or oppression forged unity. It warns America faces a similar internal threat from centralization and partisan fights, urging resolve with the Allies to restore world harmony.
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China
France
America
Adolf Hitler
Borhood
Behind Cruelty Fear and Nazi Shootings Across Occupied Lands
The piece argues cruelty stems from fear, not strength, noting nearly 300 people were shot by Nazis or henchmen in occupied countries. Many victims faced no charges or trials, chosen at random as retaliation. Each execution spreads hatred and fear, shaping an anxious, endless cycle.
Americans Flee to Canada to Fight Hitler
A Canadian dispatch estimates 8,000 American citizens in the Canadian army with 10 percent of Royal Canadian Air Force crews believed to be Americans. The volunteers act on their own initiative, a testament that freedom has friends even abroad.
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Canada
Hitler
Europe
Fuehrer
England
Royal Canadian Air Force
Polite Pressure on War Supply Alliances
Mayor LaGuardia invokes a quiet pressure strategy urging allies to pool copper vanadium lead tungsten and tin with the United States while public figures like George Bernard Shaw are cited in a wartime morale tone. The passage stresses securing essential materials from Peru Bolivia Argentina Mexico and Brazil to deny the Axis access.
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United States
Peru
Bolivia
Argentina
Mexico
Brazil
Axis
Gallup shows Republicans split on Roosevelt policy issue
Raymond Clapper argues a Gallup poll finds 60 percent of Republicans favor backing the administration on foreign policy. He suggests Republicans gain by supporting it and attacking execution rather than opposing the policy, noting money and political risk in anti administration stances.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Congress
Lindbergh
Hitler
McNutt Faces Odd Backlash Over Margarine Policy
Peter Edson notes Governor McNutt now head of the Federal Security Agency endures political pressure as oleomargarine policy shifts trigger dairy industry backlash. He cites FDA actions raising fat and vitamin standards amid industry developments and public backlash during Washington watchdog scrutiny.
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Washington
Governor McNutt
Food and Drug Administration
McNutt
Federal Security Agency
Immigrant Voices and War Aid Reflections
Quotes from Alden Whitman, Mrs. Caroline R. Hill, and Paul V. McNutt frame American attitudes on immigration and relief amid global conflict. A sharp jab at surplus investment counselors contrasts with calls for unity and humility in facing a perilous world.
Public Forum letters welcome readers’ signed opinions
The Public Forum invites readers to submit comments on current events. Each letter must be signed with the writer’s name and signature appearing with the contribution. Letters should be concise to allow multiple items in the same issue.
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Messenger
Rankin Bill Threatens Public Waters say Izaak Walton League
The Mississippi representative Rankin introduced CA R Bill No. 5549 to create eight regional authorities to control and dam all public waters. Critics warn it would condemn rivers and lands, bar building permits, end public water rights, and divert water for hydro power and drainage. The Izaak Walton League urges conservation and opposes the bill as a national resource raid.
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the Messenger
Rankin
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Washington
Tennessee Valley
Arkansas Valley
Benner
National Defense
Izaak Walton League
Faith and waters clean up to a higher call
In a poet’s corner letter Francis P. Bundy and Emeline Coffman McArthur urge focus on spiritual salvation over shows and public works. Bundy supports water pollution prevention by the Izank Walton League and stresses living by the Word.
World War Tensions and Quake Reported Abroad
A Chinese official denounced Japan's war efforts while urging world opinion to affirm justice. An earthquake was felt in Athens. Mrs E B Young recalls Charleston quake memories. President Herbert Hoover faces rising demand for World War II veterans’ bonuses. Mr Lee S Roach began teaching science at Uhrichsville High School.
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Japan
China
Athens
E. State St
Charleston
S. C
Herbert Ver
Lee S. Roach
Uhrichsville High
Local officials clash with masked Klansmen in Cleveland
In Ohio, masked Ku Klux Klansmen clashed with Cleveland police and county authorities during ongoing tensions. Meanwhile an Athens County official and family spent a Sunday at the Ruths near Jerseyville, and film comedian Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle stood for trial in San Francisco with a jury nearing a decision on Virginia Rappe's murder.
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Cleveland
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
San Francisco
Hemlock Grove Sewing Club and Social Visits
Hemlock Grove notes show the Sewing Club meeting hosted by Mrs Richard Reed er and numerous social visits. Residents including Golda Heilman Allen Heilman Ziba Midkiff and others spent days with relatives, moved homes, and hosted weekend gatherings with extended families.
Bride From the Sky Chapter XX A jail tale of Judy Allen
Judy Allen awaits a court appearance after an escapade tied to her byline on Under Twenty. Sandy confesses fault for the scheme as Judy endures jail, a rat in the cell, and a looming municipal court case. Judy plans a phone call to her father as she faces judgment and possible extradition back to Phillip.
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Judy
Phil
Sandy
Phillip
Miss Mattie
Peter
Rotound
Judy Allen
Municipal Airport
Kanauga Social And Personal Highlights
Mrs Emma Comstock recovering under Mrs Prudence Fannin of Portsmouth. Mr and Mrs William Cheap and son Bobby of Ashland Ky visited Mrs Cheap's grandmother Mrs Comstock. Bessie Davis returned to Columbus after a visit. A W Pullins returned from Lancaster and Columbus. Lizzie Adams visited relatives in Pomeroy. Noah Summers of Gallipolis came for sister Moll ie Denney who will visit Gallipolis then Parkersburg. Norma Jean Raike patient at St Marys Hospital Huntington recovering. Zara Hornbuckle of Ironton visiting sister B D Raike. Wanda Raike visiting friends in Gallipolis. Walter Schoonover of Reed W Va spent week end with family. Lydia Raike and Thelma Schoonover in Huntington. Rev George Brooks and family of Waterloo visited Friday. Daisy Sanders of Columbus spent weekend with sister. Homer Comstock installing electric pump and home improvements. Eva Claire Swain ill and returned to school. Rev Harrold in Huntington attending conference.
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Kanauga
Emma Comstock
Prudence Fannin
Portsmouth
William Cheap
Bobby
Ashland
Noah Summers
Gallipolis
Mollie Denney
Parkersburg
Norma Jean Raike
St. Marys Hospital
Huntington
Zara Hornbuckle
Ironton
B. D. Raike
Wanda Raike
Walter Schoonover
Reed
W. Va
Lydia Raike
Thelma Schoonover
George Brooks
Waterloo
Daisy Sanders
Columbus
C. G. Houck
Homer Comstock
Eva Claire Swain
Rev
Harrold
Long Bottom Garden Club program and local notices
Long Bottom Riverside Garden Club met Wednesday evening with nine members and guests, discussing floral topics and contests. Lunch was served. next meeting set for October 15 with Mrs Betty Roush. Also updated local society and operator positions and several regional visits and injuries noted.
Sunspot Observed in 1939 Vast Compared to Earth
A sunspot noted in December 1939 covered about 3 900 million square miles, estimated at 16 times the Earth's surface area. The observation highlights the immense scale of solar activity recorded in that period.
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OPM
Ordnance
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Alden Whitman
Committee For the Protection of
Caroline R. Hill
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security Administrator
the Public Forum
Pork Barrel Staff
Poet's Corner
Jesus
Heavenly Choir
Joice
Francis P. Bundy
Izank Walton League of America
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Isaac P. Tucker
Athens County
Adria, Reid and
Harmon
Edson Ruth
Jerseyville
Hemlock Grove
Hemlock Grove — Sewing Club
Richard Reeder
Henry Euler
Edna Romine
Bert Romine
Gene Romine
Porter Midkiff
Ziba Midkiff
J. J. Will
Pearl Randolf
Homer Midkiff
Elba Bing
Ward Bing
James
Gene
Kenneth Romine
Charles Romine
R. V. Heilman
Golda
Betty Heilman
Bunker Hill
Grace
Gary Midkiff
Leo
Arthur Quivey
By Galbraith
Bride
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Long Bottom Garden Club
Long Bottom
Riverside Garden Club
Emet
Thurman Babcock
Ruth Hayes
Belpre
Betty Roush
Woman’s Society of the Methodist Church
Perry Curtis
Ruth Larkins
Earl Lawrence
East Liverpool
C. H. Lawrence
Lawrence
Georgia
V. A. Nanna
Moundsville
West Virginia
Bert German
Herbert Chambers
Middleport
A. H. Curtis
O. E. German
Betty
F. J. Hayes
Bobbie
Millard Brooks
Charles Rathburn
Inzie Curtis
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