Athens Messenger and Herald printing info and rates
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co notes publication details and affiliations. Publisher Gordon K Bush and Managing Editor Charles H Harris oversee weekday editions. Subscription rates list one year $4.50 and other periods, with local carrier at 5 cents a week.
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Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
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Voters neglect judiciary even as fiscal claims loom
The essay critiques a Democratic rally remarks in Ohio and Athens noting sensational claims about a budget surplus and judicial ballots. It argues voters ignore judicial elections and that later explanations may appease but cannot fix voter indifference toward the judiciary and the finances discussed.
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Davey
Ohio
Justice of the Peace
State Supreme Court
Athens
Backyards Rebound After Severe Winter Garden Losses
Backyard gardeners restart after a harsh winter with heavy losses to annuals shrubs and front porches filled with noise have driven people to reclaim and renew the home garden. The home flower garden remains a valued American institution despite setbacks and the push for new planting plans.
Michigan governor ends patronage to hire by merit in prisons
Gov. Frank D. Fitzgerald orders a statewide prison system reorganization to replace patronage with merit based civil service hires. He cites a survey showing past appointments favored the elderly crippled or mentally subnormal and vows to uproot the patronage machine across Michigan institutions.
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Michigan
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Perfect Shave Promise From Mellon Institute
A Mellon Institute report credits three years of research with a breakthrough in razor design. Scientists explain how blade geometry affects the hair stump and skin injuries, leading to a razor of improved shaving quality. The finding marks a potential resolution to a long-standing pursuit in grooming.
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Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rumor Factories Draw Congressional Scrutiny
A congressional committee considers probing data on rumor mills that spread malicious whispers for money. Two outfits allegedly front legitimate businesses while circulating forged stories about deaths of notable opponents of the New Deal. The SEC also targets a firm for pay-to-pump stock rumors.
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Washington
Congressional
Justice Department
Ritchie
James M. Beck
Roosevelt
Securities and Exchange Commission
Logan pitches Kentucky for the New Deal in record speech
Senator Logan argues in the Congressional Record that Kentucky benefited from the New Deal with 227 million dollars in federal funds. He itemizes a list including AAA 20 million, CCC 23 million, direct relief 36 million, CWA 9 million, and PWA 30 million among others.
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Senator Logan
Kentucky
Senate
Logan
Political Frictions and 1937 Campaign Scandals Highlighted
The New Dealers oppose the Van Nuys Bill on employer influence and a counter move to curb Federal meddling. Wheeler strains for an upper tier seat at opening baseball, while the Philippines and Manila relations loom. Veterans and universal draft face House hurdles as Roosevelt appears in reels, and prominent Democrats eye roles in Edward VIII’s coronation with Farley fund contributions in mind.
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van Nuys
House Judiciary Committee
Wheeler
Philippine Commonwealth
United States
Washington
Manila
Senate
House
American Legion
Roosevelt
Edward VIII
Farley
Iowa coeds bar knitwear in dining hall dining rule
A college bans wearing knitted garments in the dining hall to prevent accidental swallowing or entanglement with spaghetti said to resemble a scarf. The rule aims to avoid hazards during meals.
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Iowa
Walnut shell uses and seaside sand ban noted
The fragment notes diverse uses for walnut shells and doubts profits from the army game. Santa Cruz pledges to prosecute beach sand raiders while the public is urged to avoid wasteful habits. It jokes about treaties and gains from a perfect shave.
Public Forum Letter Critiques medical and financial practices
Signed by Guy E Shoemaker of Cheshire April 17, the writer argues doctors profit through life insurance tied to group policies, banks are insured to risk long term loans, and urges insuring homeowners of means to support construction and prevent foreclosures, favoring travel over foreclosures.
Health Hints On Exercise For Expectant Mothers
Guidance on safe exercise during pregnancy favors walking and moderate activity. It suggests avoiding fatigue, wearing flat supportive shoes, and adapting routines to weather and prior fitness, with deep breathing for oxygen and caution against high intensity sports.
Belpre Settlers Erect Farm ers Castle Against Indian Threats
In early 1791 Belpre and nearby districts fearing Indian attacks built Farmers Castle a fortified garrison of 13 palisaded blockhouses amid the Little Kanawha three miles from Blennerhassett Island. Captain Jonathan Devol led the project sheltering about 30 families and crafting mills boats and a cedar barge for military and daily needs along the Ohio River.
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Belpre
Athens County
Big Bottom
Jonathan Devol
Little Kanawha
Blennerhassett Island
Devol
Ohio River
Swift Current
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
Squire Greene
Rufus Putnam
Quotation Excerpts on Social Roles and Rights
A collection of historical quotes discussing gender claims about bullfighting careers for women, social welfare critique, presidential interpretation, children’s friendships, and property rights. Notable voices include Portia Portal H. L. Lurie Harold L. Ickes Marie Belloc Lowndes and Chancellor R B C Howell.
Health guidance for expectant mothers on activity and travel
The guidance advises light activity such as back riding and gentle dancing, avoids strenuous exertion, and cautions against crowded rooms. Pregnant women who drive may continue early on but should stop driving later and limit travel, while rough roads should be avoided.
Daughter Revealed as Jac Hillyer’s Long Lost Heiress
Toby learns she is Jay T. Hillyer’s daughter after detectives uncover legal papers and a broken marriage tale. Hillyer explains Mary Fern Ryan was her mother, Mary Fern Hillyer after a name change, and gives Toby a christening record.
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Toby
Hillyer Soap Company
Jackson Heights
Gen
Mary
Mary Fern
Hillyer
Aunt Gen
Jay Hillyer
Jay T. Hillyer
Tobias
Jay
Safety Week Proclaimed by Athens County Automobile Club
Athens County Automobile Club designated April 25 to May 1 as Safety Week. Community notices include Mrs. Z. E. Cross hosting the Middleport Thimble Club. Declamation contest participants at Simpson M. E. Church Pomeroy include Everett Reeves and others. The Plains honors Mrs. Roy Gabriel for her birthday. N. A. C. Club meets at Mildred Durst’s in Middleport. Charles L. Bardin returns from Florida visiting the Cullums in Norwich.
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Athens County Automobile Club
Simpson M. E. Church
Pomeroy
Everett Reeves
Edgar Reeves
Malcolm Hartley
Lawrence Weed
Mildred Joachim
Edson Roush
Helen Gabriel
the Plains
Roy Gabriel
Elks Minstrels and Wartime News Highlight Local Remarks
J Clyde Edmundson chaired the Elks Minstrels featuring Frank McVay Dr Scott Allen and a slate of performers who sang and performed pieces including Caroline Old Bill Bailey and Dixie songs while Charles Demolet and others presented acts. President Wilson announced an ultimatum to Germany over submarine warfare as a prelude to possible diplomatic rupture.
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J. Clyde Edmundson
Elks Minstrels
Frank McVay
Dr. Scott Allen
Francis Frebualt
Heber Gahm
Darrel Sams
Charlies DeMolet
Alex M. Moore
Gordon Silcott
Joe Henry
T. Watson Craig
Caroline
Charles Demolet
Bill Bailey
Clarence Roach
America
Charles Schaeffler
Harry Beckley
Darren Sams
Charles Richardson
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Dixie
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Back To The Farm Call For Land And Local Relief
Poet’s Corner letters urge buying land while prices are low to grow food and reduce dependence on federal aid The piece critiques so called relief and money lending by government and big financiers urging a shift to farming at Athens Ohio with references to Sammy and national relief efforts The tone favors self sufficiency and warns against urban dependence and high interest.
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