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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1936

Page

4

Rumor Swirls Around Al Smith Speech And Republican Leaders

In Boston reports claim Al Smith will sharpen his Liberty League speech and burn Roosevelt bridges. Massachusetts Republicans may stay unpledged with Ted Clark’s New England plan stalled by Clark’s death, leaving no clear leadership amid anti New Deal sentiment.

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Coolidge Remains Talkative Amid Resignation Context

A retired assistant treasury secretary Coolidge is described as talkative, with peers noting no strong New Deal criticism. The resignation stemmed from policy disputes over spending, not a single incident, and was delayed by Roosevelt. The piece hints at forthcoming political developments including Curley, Al Smith, and a Republican candidate.

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District Tales of Long Ago

C H Harrie recounts the Ohio frontier era from early settlers and woodsmen to fort guard duties. He notes Indian raids pressured by fortarmament efforts at Fort Harmar and Fort Pitt, escalating to 250 armed men by 1792 and peace by 1795.

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Old Violin and Blizzard Verse Submissions

Poets corner features readers contributions with names and addresses. Annie McIntyre Barto e from Nelsonville Ohio echoes a broken violin’s memory and dancing, while Marion Welch from Rutland Ohio seeks shelter from a storm and inner flaws.

Annie McIntyre Bartoe Nelsonville Ohio

Family name dispute over Romine lineage clarified

Bart Romine of Rutland Rural Delivery 1 writes to The Messenger to maintain the family name Romine. He recounts his father Elias Romine’s settlement in Meigs County in 1885, Civil War service by six sons and a son-in-law, and a 72 person reunion. He asserts the Romaine variant is incorrect and vows burial under Romine.

the Messenger Elias Romine Rutland Township Meigs County Romine Romaine Bart Romine Rutland, R. D. 1

Fox hunter thanks editor for fair view in Ohio piece

Tracy Whaley of Pomeroy writes to praise a Mes senger editorial on fox hunting in Ohio. He says papers unfairly condemn the red fox and urges hunters to thank the editor. He includes a clipping for Red Ranger at Rushville Missouri and offers a hunt with staff.

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PTA leaders elected for East Side Council

Mrs. E R Walker was elected delegate to join Mrs. E T Hayes, PTA Council president, and Miss Bertha Bridgeman as principal. Grace Hawk returned from a visit to her brother in Columbia Ave. List notes social events and a rabies Pasteur treatment for the Vermantin family after a dog bite. University string quartet members and performers are listed.

E. R. Walker E. T. Hayes East Side Bertha Bridgeman PTA Grace Hawk Greenfield Mrs A. R. Hawk Columbia, Ave Walter Vermantin Louise George Vermantin Glouster

Yacht Island Escape Sparks Fleet of Ambitions

Julia Craig, secretary to George Woodford, eyes a nightclub singing career amid a yacht party set on Evergreen Island. Woodford, owner of the island, courts Julia while others, including dancer Cintra Lee and Mrs. Joseph, watch and plot. Julia grapples with power, desire, and danger as she faces a glamorous, potentially coercive invitation.

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Health and Diet Advice for Nursing and Weaning

Guidance on when to wean a baby 8 to 10 months and how to introduce foods including milk juice and liver. cautions on vitamin D and water. safety with milk, juice, and fats. notes on artificial feeding, cleanliness, and vitamin preservation. mentions summer milk safety and a Washington battle note and a Simonds reference.

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