Building to Save Roads in Southeastern Ohio
The piece argues for making permanent, modern roads in Southeastern Ohio, citing two large projects on the Pomeroy to Columbus route at Rockbridge and Enterprise. It warns past waste from temporary construction and stresses long term savings and economic benefit from better highways serving Athens County and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pomeroy- Columbus
Rockbridge
Enterprise
Athens
Athens County
Logan
Arbitration gains ground over costly court battles
An industry group forms an arbitration body to settle small claims quickly for modest fees. The system, now legally recognized in many states, lets disputants present their case to neutral experts and receive binding rulings, reducing courtroom backlogs and expense.
Alcatraz for Women A Bold Step in Reform and Deterrence
An editorial advocates a dedicated federal prison for women, arguing they are as vicious as male criminals and deserve confinement to limit their influence. It frames the plan as essential for redemption and public safety, urging public approval despite costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcatraz
War Waifs Uproot Spanish Children Amid Civil War
A wartime observer estimates over 900000 homeless children result from the Spanish civil war. The article notes the dire condition of war refugees lacking food and clothing, arguing such calamities overshadow the Texas school explosion with over 400 deaths.
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Texas
Interior design poetry sparks match with temperament
A whimsy notes that decorators urge homes to reflect the mistress of the house with color schemes like green for jealousy. A playful musing questions what if a British diplomat wore an orange tie at peace talks with Irish colleagues.
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The
American Institute of Decorators
Japan Reassesses Diplomatic Policy Toward United States
Reported shift suggests Japan will apologize first in dealings with the United States, followed by a potential use of force. The description frames the move as a readjustment in tone and strategy in early discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
U. S
Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidates Little TVA law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules the state's Little TVA framework unconstitutional, striking down the policy that aimed to emulate Tennessee Valley Authority scale and scope within Wisconsin governance. The decision curtails statewide energy and development ambitions tied to the program.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Nationalize the anthracite coal debate in Washington
Governor Earle of Pennsylvania plans to press federal ownership of the anthracite industry as a remedy for a ailing coal sector. Roosevelt may back federal action, while critics fear socialism or extremism. The piece skewers the polemics and labels used in the debate.
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Washington
Earle
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Congress
Governor Earle admires British coal unification plan
The piece compares Governor Earle to Britain’s Conservative move to nationalize coal deposits amid declining Pennsylvania anthracite output. It notes long advocacy, disputed pricing, and the shift to treating coal as a national resource, with miners turning to bootlegging as mines closed and private owners faced losses.
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Earle
Conservative Party
Pennsylvania
New York
Coal commission woes dampen federal anthracite plans
Governor Earle questions the Bituminous Coal Commission under the Guffey Act as it struggles with its duties. The persistent problems there suggest little hope for federal action to regulate anthracite coal.
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Earle
Bituminous Coal Commission
In Washington With Raymond Clapper on Spanish Volunteers
Washington reports thousands of Americans crossed the Atlantic to aid the Spanish republic. About 1200 join the Abraham Lincoln brigade and 1800 more assist the Loyalist effort in medical and support roles. More than 350 fighters have died and many wounded. Teruel fighting is cited with disputed broadcasts of Allied losses.
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Washington
State Department
Spain
Abraham Lincoln Brigade
Teruel
Quiepi de Llano
Seville
Ameri can volunteers tied to International Brigades mix with U S figures
The State Department deplores unneutral Americans as curiosity grows over who they are. Hans Amie, brother of Wisconsin Congressman Thomas Amlie, is among them. Haas, back after a year with the International Brigade, once commanded the Lincoln battalion at Quinto and Belchite, after being wounded twice and recently marrying American newspaperwoman Millie Bennett at brigade headquarters in Albacete.
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State Department
Hans Amie
Thomas R. Amlie
Wisconsin
Haas
International Brigade
Lincoln
Quinto
Belchite
Notable Americans in the Lincoln Brigade Fight in Spain
David McKelvy White, son of a former Ohio governor, returns to edit a Friends of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade magazine. Robert Merriman of Reno leads as chief of staff, with Philip Detro commanding officer of the battalion. Harry Hines, former editor of The Pilot, and Sam Levinger, son of a Cincinnati rabbi, are reported killed, along with another friend of Amlie, son of a former Los Angeles mayor.
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David McKelvy White
Ohio
Fraglish
Spain
Friends of
Abraham Lincoln Brigade
Robert Merriman
Reno
California University
Amlie
Merriman
Philip Detro
Texas
Germany
Japan
Harry Hines
New York
National Maritime Union
the Pilot
Sam Levinger
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Amlie Praises American Battalion’s Intellectual Make-up
Amlie says the American battalion merges lawyers editors writers professors poets and many graduates with seamen and miners. He notes about a quarter are Communists yet effective fighters and expresses mixed views on Communism and Spain.
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Amlie
Hoover
Roosevet
Spain
Public response on relief payments and work criteria
Charles Jennings of Athens criticizes the relief program in The Messenger letters. He argues 127 relief officers and $1.10 weekly pay per laborer are wasteful, urging relief be cut or wages raised to standard corporate levels to end pauperism and fund road projects with State and county funds. He asks readers to awaken to what he calls government misuse of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Re-decoration of Carnegie Library Adds Children Room
The old Carnegie Library is being redecorated and a children’s room is being furnished under librarian Miss Anne Keating’s supervision. Dorothy Duncan hosted a grandmother’s birthday party at 244 E State St house. Mr. and Mrs. C C Robinson travel to Fallon Nevada to visit son A L Robinson after 27 years apart, plan winter and summer on his two ranches.
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Carnegie
Anne Keating
Dorothy Duncan
E. State St
C. C. Robinson
Fallon
Nevada
A. L. Robinson
Birthday dinner honors Fred W. Kiltau at home
Mrs. Kiltau hosted a dinner at 18 N. High Street to celebrate Fred W. Kiltau's birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Cullums, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Studer, Mrs. Eda Kiltau, Mr. Guy H. Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. Kiltau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Kiltau
Eccles Family News at Home Before Camp Duty
Henry H. Eccles spent the afternoon with his mother Mrs T H Eccles and Miss Bertha McVay before heading to Camp Sheridan Montgomery Alabama as YMCA secretary. Charles M Eccles was due to arrive shortly for a brief visit with his mother before entering an aviation school.
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Henry H. Eccles
T. H. Eccles
Bertha McVay
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Alabama
YMCA
Charles M. Eccles
School of Aviation
Party at Margaret Merwin’s Home Honors Visiting Guests
A younger set hosted a gathering at Margaret Merwin’s home. The party celebrated Althea Miller of Pomeroy, guest of her aunt Mrs. Arthur Boyles, and Marie Breakman of Pomeroy visiting Edith Elder.
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Margaret Merwin
Althea Miller
Pomeroy
Arthur Boyles
Marie Breakman
Edith Elder
We, the Women feature by Ruth Millett on Society Page
The Society Page presents Ruth Millett's We the Women column today. It explores women’s roles and social topics in contemporary life with concise observations and commentary.
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Ruth Millett
Society
Pneumonia Risks Rise As Public Health Targets Curb
Dr Morris Fishbein outlines a national campaign against pneumonia led by the surgeon general and the Public Health Service with AMA participation. He notes improved hospital testing to identify germs and guide serum treatment. Symptoms include fever chills chest pain rusty sputum and breathing difficulty, with possible pleurisy and blue skin. Pneumonia may affect one or both lungs with varying lobes.
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Morris Fishbein
United States Public Health Service
American Medical Association
United States
Rock Springs Revival Opens at Methodist Church
A revival meeting led by Rev. Bert O Connor continues at Rock Springs Methodist Church with Rev. Copley of Rutland assisting. A County Home Demonstration event on hospitality projects was held at Mrs William Grueser’s home with 21 members and two visitors.
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Rock Springs
Methodist Church
Bert O'Connor
Copley
Rutland
Scott Folmer
Homer Radford
William Grueser
Anna James
Pittsburgh
E. V. Mercer
Michigan
Long Hollow
George Mora
Five Points
Walter Carman
Sara Burdette
Columbus
R. T. Burdette
Laurel Cliff
Hemlock Grove
Harrisonville
Grange
Richest Girl in the World Finds Love and Union
Constance Corby, the richest girl in the world, elopes with Bret Hardesty after a late night pursuit. They wed in a mountain town parlor with a plain justice of the peace as witness and vow to build a life together beyond wealth. Connie becomes Mrs. Breton Hardesty, pledging to face the future as one.
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Constance Corby
Bret Hardesty
Rodney Brandon
Connie
Katie Blyn
Bret
Katie Bryn
Paris
Mrs. Breton Hardesty
Uncle Tippy
Rodney
Bashan Social Notes Highlight Local Movements and Visits
Dr. George McCullough plans a Racine move and new office. Lester Hill relocates family to Baltimore Ohio. Edytha Stout visited parents for the weekend. Mrs. Pearl Bird assists with Mrs. Sam Long and newborn. Several families attended visits in Reedsville Portland and Long Bottom. Mr Sloter marked his 76th birthday with a gathering.
Funeral of Mrs. John Snedden Held at Union Church
Union Church attended funeral services for Mrs. John Snedden on Tuesday. Mrs. Elmer Gabriel is recovering from illness. Guests in the John Withers home included Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Withers and children of New Marshfield and Thomas Withers of Port Clinton. Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Will Willett and Mr Pearl Burley of Ashland, Ky., plus Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mason. Elma Beckler returned home after visiting Kimberly relatives. James Dailey of Salem attended the Snedden funeral. Rev Myron Martin will preach Sunday at 10 30 and a revival time will be announced.
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Union
John Snedden
Union Church
Elmer Gabriel
John Withers
Bernard Withers
New Marshfield
Thomas Withers
Port Clinton
Will Willett
Pearl Burley
Ashland
Arthur Mason
Robert Brown
Elma Beckler
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Bubddy
White House
George Clark
Waldo A. Stuyvesant
Adelaide Humphries
NEA Service, Inc
Hills
Eloise
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