Athens Messenger Ad Rates and Associations Noted
The Athens Messenger lists affiliations with the American Newspaper Publishers Association and other press groups including Inland Daily Press Association with Associated Press membership. It notes national representatives by John W. Cullen Company and advertises rates on application for home or foreign offices and obituary cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau O
Associated
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Debate Over Federal Child Labor Amendment Sparks National Question
The piece argues a proposed constitutional child labor amendment would grant federal control over youth, risking government regimentation and undermining family influence. It cites the Supreme Court and contrasts past figures like Lincoln Roosevelt Edison Ford and Al Smith, warning of a shift toward government supervision and the loss of family autonomy.
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Supreme Court
Russia
America
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Edison
Ford
al Smith
Santa Claus
Socialistic Empires Threaten Ohio Coal Regions in Hydro Projects
The piece warns that federal hydro electric ventures risk wrecking Southeastern Ohio coal fields and local economies by diverting demand to government backed power. It argues coal generation remains cheaper and questions taxpayer subsidy for uncertain benefits, urging caution before dam and transmission investments.
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Ohio
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
America
AAA plan to revive Tugwell amendments faces rail from Byrd
Washington observers report Messrs. Davis and Wallace will push one non controversial AAA Act amendment at a time to win support from Virginia Senator Byrd and Virginia farmers including tobacco and potato growers. The plan aims to attach amendments to existing bills and avoid Tugwell branding. Meanwhile Hitler’s Saar move and Roosevelt’s cotton relief shift are referenced as broader political context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mallon Washington
AAA
Chester Davis
Tugwell
Rex
Davis
Wallace
Messrs
Virginia
Byrd
Aaa-Ers
Congress
Roosevelt
Bankhead
Senator Bankhead
Warm Springs
Athens County Fair Board Elects Officers and Directors
C D Dailey of Albany elected president of the Athens County Fair Board. Other officers include Frank Gifford Amesville James McClanahan Athens Frank Biddle Athens and four directors F R Murphey C A Daugherty L H Blackwood Athens and Dail ey. Harold Wise coaches Athens High 1924 25 basketball. practice sees seven veterans. Opening events include dancing open house at F R Beasley garage East Carpenter Street. Injuries reported in a Nelsonville area auto crash near Rockbridge involving Ralph Parks Orla Rider and Mrs Lew Rice.
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C. D. Dailey
Albany
Athens County Fair Board
Frank Gifford
Amesville
James McClanahan
Athens
Frank Biddle
F. R. Murphey
C. A. Daugherty
L. H. Blackwood
D. Dailey
Harold Wise
Athens High School
Carmichael
Pete McKinley
Edward Algeo
Frank Bonafield
Murphy
J. Algeo
F. R. Beasley
East Carpenter Street
Ralph Parks
Orla Rider
Lew Rice
Nelsonville
Rockbridge
Twenty Years Ago Southern Ohio Poultry Show Honors Deceased Members
The Southern Ohio Poultry Show at the Armory on West Washington Street paid tribute to nine memorialized members who died in the past year, led by L. M. Jewett and Elmer Angell. A reception at the Slattery home on South Court Street featured hostesses Mrs. Lena Slattery, Miss Emma Waite, Miss Cowden, and Miss McLeod with helpers listed. Social events included a two table bridge by Mrs. W. H. McKee and a Palo Club program with Don McVay solo and piano by Mrs. H. M. Thurlow, plus performances by Mrs. Merwin, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Elson, and Mrs. Worstell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington Street
Lena Slattery
Emma Waite
Miss Cowden
Miss McLeod
Slattery
South Court Street
Virginia Tilley
Dorothy Putnam
Helen Bay
Freda Yanit
Alice and
Eleanor Phillips
Don McVay
H. M. Thurlow
Pallas Club
Merwin
Henderson
Elson
Worstell
Public Forum Note from Messenger Readers
Readers sign letters before publication as required by The Messenger. The Editor notes contributions must carry a signature to appear in the weekend Public Forum section.
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Messenger
Arcana
Fifteenth Hundred Anniversary of Armenian Bible
The Fifteenth Hundredth Anniversary of the Armenian Bible translation will be celebrated in New York City next Sunday. A mass meeting at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine will include remarks by Dr. John Findlay of The New York Times. The Armenian Bible, rivaling the Latin Vulgate in age, is highlighted as the Queen of Versions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
New York City
Episcopal Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
John Findlay
New York Times
Venice
Elias Riggs
Athens
T. Arper
About Your Children: Toy development by age groups
Olive Roberts Barton explains in a toy bulletin how toy makers advise parents on age specific play. From ages 1 to 8, toys should build with simple, durable designs and counteract destructive tendencies. later ages emphasize pretend play, coordination, and reading skills.
Health Hints On Pneumonia And Prevention
Health note explains how pneumonia follows severe colds, stressing bed rest and care to reduce risk. It covers transmission mainly via sneezing or coughing, germ differences, and the need to limit contact with contagious individuals while stressing factors that lower resistance such as cold exposure fatigue and poor sleep.
Early Athens township elections and first schools detailed
The record recounts Athens Town ship officers elected in 1806 with Trustees and officials named. It notes the first school in 1501 on Higgins farm, the site of the town school east of the Presbyterian Church around 1806, the pre Civil War Union School System, an $8000 tax raised for a red brick school on the high school campus, a multi floor four room building, and the early supervision by Cyrus Grant and W H Scott among others.
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Jehiel Gregory
John Lowry
William Harper
John Hewitt
Robert Linzee
Joel Abbott
Daniel Mulford
Canada
Lowry
Uriah Tippee
John Corey
Chauncey Perkins
Robert Fulton
Alvin Bingham
Abel Mann
Robert Lowry
Phillips Starr
William Biggerstaff
Athens
John Goldthwaite
Higgins
Fisher Station
L. R. Jarvis
J. B. Paul
William Shaffer
Cyrus Grant
W. H. Scott
Ohio University
Ohio State University
United States Claims Antarctic Land Area After Byrd Expedition
The United States appears to hold title to about 200000 square miles of Antarctic land following Admiral Byrd's exploration. The piece notes the potential mineral wealth is uncertain and development may be impractical, but the notion of claiming new territory by discovery thrills.
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United States
Admiral Byrd
Antarctic
South Pole
Antarctica
Lloyd George Critiques Haig in War Memoirs Volume
Publication of David Lloyd George’s War Memoirs sparks renewed debate on the 1917 Passchendaele offensive. Lloyd George accuses Haig of deceiving the cabinet and harming British morale while reclaiming only mud and heavy losses.
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David Lloyd George
Marl Haig
France
Lloyd George
Passchendaele
Flanders
Earl Hale
Haig
Glimpse Behind World War I Fronts Reveals Hidden Loyalties
The excerpt notes Italy and Austria nearly made peace at the start of 1917 but were stymied by French statesmen. It offers a behind the scenes look that is both enlightening and alarming, highlighting the war's sensitive diplomatic tensions.
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Italy
Austria
Lovable Love Triangle Takes A Florida Honeymoon
Ann Hollister leaves behind her roommate Sarah Kent to marry Peter Kendall after a rocky romance with Tony Mickle. They move to a rustic Florida bungalow, meet a welcoming local family, and begin married life while memories of Tony and unresolved trust linger. Peter and Ann plan a quiet future as Valeria Bennet’s past and Tony’s betrayal haunt their bliss.
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Ann Hollister
Tony Mickle
Sarah Kent
Peter Kendall
Valeria Bennett
Valeria
Peter
Tony
Ann
Sarah
John MacDonald
Florida
Carol
Sam
Howdy
Kendall
Lena
Derec
Ida
Sara
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Saar
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L. M. Jewett
Otto Barth
J. F. Beckler
H. M. Webster
Bart Foley
C. V. Harris
J. M. Welch
Alex Nelson
Harry Stalder
A. E. Price
Carl Berry
Elmer Angell
W. H. McKee
the Public Forum
Little Read
Denver, Colorado
Sigep
Wlope
Epitaph
Boot Hill
Dodge City, Kansas
Boulder Church of the Salvation Army
Waterloo
Iowa
Werner Heymann
Hollywood
Olive Roberts Barton
DR. Morris Fishbein
Athens Township
John Hayner
U.S
By Mary Raym
Japan
Janet
Aes Smith
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