Athens Messenger and Herald Publishing Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co publishes weekday editions with a Sunday morning issue. Gordon K. Bush is Publisher and GM, Charles H. Harris Managing Editor, with association memberships and advertising policies noted. Subscription rates listed for carrier and mail in Ohio.
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Constitution Oath and the Rule of Law in Crisis
The piece argues against changing constitutional rules during stress, urging adherence to the long tested framework. It contrasts a football team’s demand for new rules with the presidency swearing to preserve defend and defend the Constitution, warning that disregarding constitutional limits risks repeating history.
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Undesirables and the Lindbergh Case In Immigration Debate
A heated editorial argues that undesirables and illegal aliens threaten the nation, urging mass deportations and stricter political protections. It cites the Lindbergh case and claims Ellis Island is crowded with foreigners en route to Europe while urging federal operatives to purge aliens.
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Behind The News: Politics, Primaries, and Payoffs Drive Congress
Washington dispatch notes the opening of the new Congress is dominated by political calculations. Leaders push the bonus and neutrality lines to court voters, while factions split with the White House over methods. The looming Morgan Senate maneuver adds to tensions as the session begins.
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Congressman recants support for Townsend Plan amid heated district push
A Mid West Republican congressman had publicly backed the Townsend Plan but faced a flood of constituent letters after a Michigan special election. He now denies being truly for the plan, saying he supported it only to move it to the Senate for thorough discussion. More such pressure is anticipated.
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Townsend poll of Congress stirs late responses
Congress members rush to answer Doctor Townsend's poll as threats and abuse mail drop into their desks. A senator fled home, then returned to make a public statement amid the Townsend storm. California's Lea at Chico on Dec 12 delivers a measured analysis influencing the public mood.
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Bankhead Farm Tenant Bill Faces House Delays
The Bankhead billion dollar farm tenant measure, favored by many southern congressmen, stalled in the House after Senator Bankhead fell ill. With his return to work, prospects improve as support from the Huey Long and Talmadge factions influences the bill’s fate.
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Republicans Plan Strong Economy Message in House
Republican Leader Snell talks up the economy to his small group as Republicans prepare to push a strong economy stance in the House. Vice President Garner stays optimistic and handles the session for the President while maintaining ties with nominal leaders.
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Buck Deer Rescued Drifts Back Dripping After Whisky Revival
After a drowning rescue a Michigan buck deer was revived with whisky and bounded away in a happy spree. The animal reportedly returned the next day dripping. A question arises if naming a New York bridge Triborough serves as propaganda for an Idaho senator.
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Opponents of ID cards oppose a universal system here
Sentimentalists who must carry identification cards globally resist such a system locally, voicing opposition as part of a broader awakening about individual freedom and privacy.
Public forum reader seeks copies of old Ladies Repository 1867
In the Messenger public forum a reader recalls a partially damaged Ladies Repository from Sept. 1867. It includes a biography of Schuyler Colfax, an Antioch Syria letter from 44 A D, and Cork Ireland capital punishment from January 15 1731. The writer asks readers if they own this book or earlier editions.
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The Ghost at Seaxine and Other District Tales
A haunted ride with Potts and a crazed mare ends when a blinding flash and a forest crash occur. John Corrigan travels from Ireland to join his brother in Malta while tales of Jenkins Creek haunt the settlement and a spectral warning follows a boy’s Sabbath-gambling cautionary ballad. AQUILLAS HYSELL R. D. 1, Middleport, Ohio.
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If I Can Help A Lost Soul To God’s Throne
Poets' Corner verse submission from Mrs Charles Holdcroft of Chesterhill Ohio R D No 2 urges living a life of service On May 1 seize the chance to aid others and guide troubled hearts toward Jesus The poem emphasizes sharing grace and wisdom and pointing souls to God's home through acts of kindness and faith.
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Findlay School Term Hinges on Levy Vote
Findlay schools face a shortened term as Christmas break extends once more and only a three mill tax vote on January 21 can restore activity. Officials say funds cover just two of five remaining months and all basketball games end after January 4 if the levy fails.
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August Hike Dream Sees Mistaken Morning Start
In August the narrator plans a 14 mile trek at daybreak seeking cool morning hours. After brief rest he rises to find candle lights and mistakes it for morning in a fragment marked To Be Continued.
Dana Westbrook and Scott Stanley begin troubled marriage
Dana Westbrook marries Dr. Scott Stanley against Mrs. Willard Cameron. Jealousies flare as Paula Long and Ronald Moore pursue love triangles. Six months after Dana seeks divorce whileRonnie travels. a fishing trip with Nancy reveals past ties to Ronnie and the old family home, stirring memories and new tensions.
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Romantic Tangles and a Missing Homecoming in a Small Town
Ronnie feels aggrieved as Dana deserts for Cyril Lancaster, Paula implies trouble, and Dana's divorce from Scott colors suspicions. Ronnie hurries to town for news and a hoped for homecoming while Nancy teases his return and the town an undercurrent of gossip surrounds the couples.
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Community Notes From Glouster And Athens Township
Fred Heck was elected president of the Glouster Board of Public Affairs and J. W. Yaw was reelected clerk. Miss Shouhee Arpee of Ohio University returned home from college recess with her brother P. T. Arpee in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. George Banks arrived home from Philadelphia after visiting the latter’s grandmother Mrs. Catherine Lisberger. The Women’s Relief Corps elected officers: president Mrs. Mary Fryburger senior vice president Mrs. Effie Finsterwald junior vice president Mrs. Elizabeth Milar treasurer Mrs. Lulu Cross secretary Mrs. Eva Dalton. Twenty years ago O. F. Ashworth was elected president of the Athens Township Board of Trustees, T. W. Gold headed the township health board, Floyd Parker was township clerk. The township education board elected Joseph Evans president, H. A. Tipton vice president, clerk Pearly Gaskill. Mrs. C. W. Gross was in Cleveland visiting United States Immigration Inspector Joseph Francis. Mrs. L. H. Smith hosted a thimble party with many attendees including Mrs. W. E. Moler and others.
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Cleveland
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United States Inspector of Immigration
Water intake guidelines from Dr Morris F health column
The article advises a daily water intake of at least six glasses plus water from food. It suggests one glass between meals and one upon rising and before bed. Cool water is preferred but not ice cold, and avoid contaminated drinking glasses. paper cups and drinking fountains are common in public places.
Water filtration and tasting issues in plumbing notes
A fragmented discussion describes how to structure a drink from a faucet using nozzles to prevent contact with the stream. It mentions tasteless water, air bubbles altering perception, and contamination risks from vegetable matter affecting odor and safety.
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