The Athens Messenger Establishment Details 1896 1929
The Athens Messenger published weekdays except Saturday with eight Sunday editions by The Athens Messenger & Berald Printing Co. Gordon K. Bush as publisher and GM, Charlies H. Harris as managing editor. Memberships include UP, Audit Bureau, and Ohio associations. Subscription rates listed by counties and periods.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Berald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charlies H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press
Sewage Disposal Imperative for Southeastern Ohio Towns
Communities face costly need for modern waste treatment as streams show growing contamination from mine drainage and municipal discharge. Health experts warn solving sewage issues requires revamped systems, potential federal aid, and long term funding. Local landowners protest stream pollution while towns seek legal and technical solutions.
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Athens
Ohio
O'Daniel's Circus Campaign Gains Notable Attention
A Texan gubernatorial candidate dubbed a joke by observers uses swing music and a pension promise to appeal to voters. The piece critiques the campaign as circus like while noting the growing national debt and political theatrics.
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Texas
O’daniel
O'Daniel
Consolidation Seen Cutting 23,000 U.S. Tax Districts
The National Association of Assessing Officers cites progress in reducing the 23,000 tax assessment districts nationwide through consolidation. Minnesota eliminated over 70 small township districts with valuations under 50,000, Washington wiped out 73 districts, and New York Maine and Vermont expanded districts to reduce numbers. Over 20,000 districts lack full-time assessors, leading to poorer appraisals. The piece argues many local units date from a horse and buggy era and should be merged to cut government costs.
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United States
National Association of Assessing Officers
Minnesota
Washington
New York
Maine
Vermont
Noisy World Tensions: Trends and Oddities
A survey of headlines notes rising warfare headlines and global tension. It mentions a magnetic hair-pin invention and a shift among impoverished nobles toward fortune telling as odd societal curiosities.
Roosevelt third-term question rises amid polls and pleas
In Washington Raymond Clapper reports that Roosevelt faces mounting pressure to seek a third term as polls show his strong national hold. A Pueblo Colorado appeal from 4,000 steel workers signals broad backing, while the writer contrasts Coolidge's restraint and leadership with the ongoing speculation on Roosevelt's future.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gallup
Fortune
Pueblo
Colo
Colorado
Coolidge
White House
T. R
Roosevelt Might Refuse to Run Again
The speaker expresses uncertainty about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans for 1940 and believes Roosevelt may decline to seek another term. The remark reflects skepticism about political leadership and fear of being fooled by politicians, shaping a wary view of democracy and public figures.
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Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Roosevelt urged to declare stance on third term
As fall elections near, Democrats press Roosevelt to state his presidential intentions. Indiana backs Paul McNutt, Mississippi backs Pat Harrison, and many favored sons seek endorsements. A clear renunciation could boost public confidence by dispelling fears of a dictatorial bid.
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Roosevelt
Indiana
Paul McNutt
Mississippi
Pat Harrison
Congress
Republicans target early 1940 convention after Democrats
Washington report notes GOP leaders weighing a plan to hold their 1940 national convention two weeks after the Democrats. The move aims to attract anti-New Deal Democrats if Roosevelt seeks a third term, with Senator Burton K. Wheeler named as a possible VP or ticket head.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Noble named to Civil Aeronautics Authority balance of party and industry
Edward J. Noble, a New York advertising executive and Life Savers chairman, is appointed as one of the two Republican members of the five man Civil Aeronautics Authority. A former candy maker turned aviation enthusiast, Noble backs Roosevelt and brings business experience to aviation regulation with planned expansion of oversight and potential promotion to a larger New Deal role.
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Civil Aeronautics Authority
Roosevelt
Edward J. Noble
New York
Noble
New York City
Life Savers Corporation
Candy Corporation
Thousand Islands
Roosevelt appeals Kentucky voters for Barkley Senate bid
The piece notes Roosevelt urging Kentucky voters to back Alben Barkley over Gov. Chandler, arguing Barkley’s long Senate service makes him more valuable, a move seen as potentially backfiring against purging veteran Democrats from Congress.
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Roosevelt
Kentucky
Alben Barkley
Chandler
Congress
Healing springs and mineral waters in the United States
The article surveys the appeal of healing springs and mineral waters, noting historical use abroad and the diverse chemical traits of waters. It outlines three water cure categories and contrasts cold plunge shocks with modern warm baths for fever and mental calming effects.
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United States
Public Forum Letter From Millfield Miner Voices Relief and Loyalties
Michael Dudash of Millfield Ohio writes to The Messenger urging balanced relief aid and critiquing a fellow miner who shifts from union to Progressive views. He praises the American Legion, questions who deserves a living from government, and urges readers to show patriotism by contributing their share.
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the Messenger
U.M.W
Athens
American Legion
Legion
Michael Dudash
Millfield
Ohio
Stars Say For Saturday July 16
The article outlines major astrological prospects for Saturday July 16 with emphasis on growth in private and business life. It notes expanding influence, elation, ambition, and philanthropy guiding actions and suggests a year of venture for those with a birthday. A child born then may show magnanimous aims and potential public esteem.
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Tran, an ambitious student nurse, earns the coveted cap but struggles with emotions around Dr. Bob Benchley while head surgeon Dr. Stephen Sargent watches closely. Benchley pressures Tran about her future as she vows a tougher path, while Beula Tagg and Miss Armstrong observe the capping and the social tensions intensify.
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Tran Dearborn
Bhburse
Bob Benchley
Stephen Sargent
Sargent
Dr. Sargent
Miss Armstrong
Tran
Miss Miller
Dr. Benchley
Beula
Bob
Saint Vincent
Miss Philbin
Griselda
Sarge
Miller
Inferne
Poet's Corner Verse from Messenger Readers
A reader verse conveys gratitude for friendship and shared paths with Vera Breeves of Lindsey Ohio. The poem speaks of enduring ties, memories, and kindness. It notes that memorial style verses are not suited for the column and asks contributors to include name and address.
Mrs Heilman to Return to Columbus After Stay
Mrs. John Heilman has spent two days at the home of her niece Mrs. J A Fuller 39 E Carpenter St and will return Saturday to her home in Columbus.
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John Heilman
J. A. Fubler
E. Carpenter St
Columbus
Amy Allen Hostess Ties Trio In Quiet Family Event
Miss Amy Allen of Ohio University library staff hosts her mother Mrs Homer Allen and sisters Miss Mary Allen of Troy and Mrs Roger Steffan with daughter Pamelia in New York City. Mr Steffan serves as assistant vice president of the National City Bank in New York City.
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Amy Allen
Ohio University Library Staff
Homer Allen
Mary Allen
Troy
Roger Steffan
Pamelia
New York City
Steffan
National City Bank of
Newport couple hosts Friday guests
Mr. and Mrs. John Gist and their daughter Miss Jean Gist were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. W. Green in Newport.
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John Gist
Jean Gist
J. E. W. Green
Newport
Federal Reserve Chief George DeCamp Visites City
Mr. George DeCamp head of the Federal Reserve bank Cleveland and Mrs Decamp are end of the week house guests of Mr and Mrs W H McKee at 44 University Ter race.
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George DeCamp
Federal Reserve Bank
Cleveland
Williams Visit Harris Sister in Summit Station
Mr and Mrs John Williams of Summit Station are visiting the latter's sister Mrs C H Harris at 122 East State Street.
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John Williams
Summit Station
C. H. Harris
State St
Athens Merchants Decide to Run Cash-Only Trade
Twenty years ago the Athens Retail Merchants Association voted to switch to strictly cash transactions in all future business.
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Athens Retail Merchants Association
Athens County to Draft Men for July Camp Leave
The local draft board decides to muster every eligible man for July 23 induction to leave for camp in July.
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Athens County
Jones Family Motor Trip After Visit to Mrs Carpenter
Mr. L. F. Jones drove to Glouster this evening to bring home Mrs. Jones and their two children who had been visiting her mother Mrs. Joseph Carpenter for a week.
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L. F. Jones
Glouster
Norrises Welcome Daughter Mabel Louise
Mr and Mrs Ray Norris Grosvenor Sr are credited as the proud parents of a daughter named Mabel Louise born on Sunday.
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Ray Norris, Grosvenor Sr
Mabel Louise
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