The Sunday Stressenger Publication Details
The Athens paper lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929 with Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager Charles H. Harris as managing editor. It notes memberships in multiple press associations and agencies, distribution by carrier or mail, and subscription rates.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press National Representatives
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Banka
Ohio
Roosevelt Court Reorganization Bill Backed by Weak Premise
The piece argues President Roosevelt lacks a solid basis for court reform claiming broad public demand for packing the Supreme Court. It traces political pledges from 1932 to 1937, noting public opinion polls show little support for judiciary reform and that lawmakers would resist such a measure. It labels the bill poisonous to the federal system and calls the argument a stubborn error.
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Roosevelt
Supreme Court
al Smith
White House
Washington
American Institute of Public Opinion
Alben
Barkley
Kentucky
Age of Violence Fails to Deter American Nonviolence
The piece argues that global conflicts rise as reason yields to force, with Europe in turmoil and Russia Germany and Italy showing aggression while the United States maintains nonviolent norms. It warns civilization may be collapsing yet notes America remains committed to peaceful pathways despite widespread unrest.
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Europe
Spain
Russia
Germany
Italy
Americas
Roosevelt letter pressures Congress on Supreme Court plan
President Roosevelt issues a public letter to Senator Barkley urging passage of a Supreme Court reorganization bill or similar measure. The timing clashes with Senator Robinson's funeral, provoking debate over political leverage during mourning.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Barkley
Congress
Supreme Court
Senate
White House
Senate-chamber
Robinson
Joe Robinson
Little Rock
Pretext Over Truce in Senate Fight on Court Bill
The public message to Senator Barkley was a panic move by the Administration to avert a stampede in the Senate. Opponents feared the Court Bill would return to committee and be buried, while Roosevelt aimed to stop Democratic defections protesting the issue.
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Senator Barkley
Senate
Barkley
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Dictation Raises Three-Horse Governance Debate
The piece argues Congress must pass legislation as Roosevelt urges, while noting the President should lead and persuade rather than dictate. It stresses elected officials share responsibility to voters and criticizes perceived overstepping in executive leadership.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Executive
Behind the Scene Washington Prompts Roosevelts New Deal Push
In Washington the New Deal cements a targeted push to renominate Democratic senators who opposed Roosevelt on the court and other issues. Republicans plan to nominate rivals in several states if administration and labor forces lose primaries or conventions in 1938. The expected realignment could yield a major party split, with 1940 poised to bring further conservative and progressive clashes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Farley
Labor
Roosevelt Faction Moves Against Hague Machine
New Jersey sees early signs of a clash as Senator William H. Smithers allied with labor to challenge Frank Hague’s Democratic machine. Elmer H. Wene to oppose Senator Harry Moore in the Democratic gubernatorial primary amid Hague opposition and wage hour resistance by Mary Norton and other anti Court allies.
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New Jersey
William H. Smithers
Roosevelt
Frank Hague
Elmer H. Wene
Harry Moore
Ross Hague
Moore
Mary Norton
House Labor Committee
Hague
Fight for Judiciary Seats Shapes 1937 Senate Dueling Pitches
Senator Alva Adama of Colorado battles combined administration and labor factions as Labor's Non-Partisan League pledges funds for a strong challenger. White House signals Missouri's Senator Bennett Champ Clark is finished, while Judge Charles Hay gains labor backing as a pro Roosevelt candidate. Nevada's Pat McCarran warns of the party machine, and Key Pittman leads the Democratic challenge amid Hearst support.
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Alva Adama
Colorado
Adams
White House
Bennett Champ Clark
Missouri
Charles Hay
Pat McCarran
Nevada
William Randolph Hearst
Pat
Key Pittman
NEA Service, Inc
Confidence in Democracy as Our Defense
A civic plea emphasizes democracy and equality, arguing that trust in democratic processes safeguards liberty. It asserts majority rule, peaceful persuasion, and open debate reflect the inherent decency of humanity and the hope that people will choose just, rational governance.
Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses risks of weight loss methods. Dinitrophenol thyroid extracts starvation and one sided diets are warned against. A balanced diet with varied foods and medical supervision for the milk cure are advised. Regular bowel activity is stressed to avoid harm from laxatives.
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Morris Fishbein
United States
Panacea in a Wife’s Circling Arm
A lover’s simple claim speaks to enduring daily worries. The poem frames a wife’s embrace as a remedy for heartache, valuing intimate care as the only cure. The tone suggests timeless consolation through companionship and homeward solace.
Parrot Color Variation Tied to Feather Structure
In Logan Ohio reports note that among certain parrot species males are green and females red though pigment is identical. The color difference arises from feather structure affecting light reflection.
Glouster’s Rise from Village to City of the Magic District
Glouster grew rapidly after being laid out by William Bowkley in 1886 and nicknamed the Magic City. It was incorporated as a village in March 1888 with M. K. Atkinson as mayor and David Cook as marshal, followed by a series of mayors including J. W. Jones and Hugh Gormley. The town established waterworks in 1898 and a municipal electric plant in 1910, later switching power supply to the Hocking Power Company in 1917.
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Sedalia
Trimble
Glouster
William Bowkley
Sunday Creek
M. K. Atkinson
David Cook
J. W. Jones
Jones
Ohio
Columbus
Hugh Gormley
Gormley
L. C. Curfman
T. J. Wyatt
Charles F. Wallace
William Williams
S. A. Park
Hocking Power Company
Amesville Couple Honored by Community on Golden Wedding
Amesville neighbors and the Amesville Methodist Church honored Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Boileau on their golden wedding anniversary July 14. The couple arrived to a brass band cue, were seated at a gold and white table, and received an electric lamp and a cane as gifts. A potluck supper followed before reminiscences and singing in the auditorium.
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Amesville
Isle
F. L. Thomas
J. M. Howard
Campus frolic led by Olson Gould and Vermillion
Mrs. Thor Olson Miss Martha Gould and Mr. Monroe Vermillion headed a campus frolic while Miss Marianna Bing sang. Mrs. Guy Fierce of Pomeroy hosted a chicken dinner for Maytag salesmen. Country Club calendar card party winners included Mrs. Oscar Bingman, Mrs. P. L. Shannon of Athens, Harry Kelley, and Dr. Nathan Hill of Nelsonville.
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Thor Olson
Martha Gould
Monroe Vermillion
Marianna Bing
Guy Fierce
Pomeroy
Maytag
Country Club
Oscar Bingman
P. L. Shannon
Athens
Harry Kelley
Nathan Hill
Nelsonville
Miss Helen Peoples Visits Sister in Dayton
Miss Helen Peoples was in Dayton visiting her sister Miss Mary Peoples during a short stay likely in her hometown.
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Helen Peoples
Dayton
Mary Peoples
Gorham and Cady Return to Athens After Zanesville Visit
Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Gorham and Mrs. Ferry Cady returned to Athens following a visit in Zanesville.
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G. D. Gorham
Ferry Cady
Athens
Zanesville
World War registration list from Ward 4 Athens County
The Messenger publishes names submitted by the Athens County Election Board of men who registered on Registration Day and were chosen for service in World War II from Ward 4 Precinct 1 Nelsonville. The list includes Carl Mender Earl Mender John Henry Osman Alva Eugene Patton Eugene Patton and others such as Fay Anderson Pettitt Bernard Powell and Ar thur Weekly among thirty plus registrants.
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Athens County Election Board
Precinct 1
Nelsonville
Carl Mender
Earl Mender
John Henry Osman
Alva Eugene Patton
Eugene Patton
William Franklin Patton
Charles Gibson Perry
Thomas Perry
Carl Phillip Pettitt
Fay Anderson Pettitt
Bernard Powell
Alva Milton Post
Lawrence Poston
Clarence Edgar Patton
Frank Edwards Reynolds
Walter Riley
Mark Robinson
Evert Thomas Robinson
David Washington Roberts, Jr
Howard Ross
Garrett E. Selby
James Quincey Shaw
Walter Leonard Sines
Harry M. Lines
William Simsonton
Joseph Wesley Stanley
Clarence Stage
Henry Harrison Steen
William Stewart
Edward Spray
Charles Frederick Spray
William Albert Spaulding
William McKinley Snodgrass
Harry Thomas
Flavius Tigne
Quotes on Peace and Isolation from International Figures
Alfred E. Smith notes near unanimity at a Dublin political meeting and laments lack of peace progress. Arthur Guinness argues Britain remains the sole useful ally for Europe and Germany. R L Buell of the Foreign Policy Association contends U S non intervention would shift Spain war balance toward isolation and end it sooner. An English captain jokes the Great Lakes resemble seas.
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United States
R. L. Buell
Foreign Policy Association
Astor voices concerns on anti German sentiment in U.S.
Lady Nancy Astor remarks on anti German feeling during a United States visit. She warns privately that rising sentiment could lead to serious difficulties.
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Lady Nancy Astor
United States
Rise of Nazis linked to Versailles treaty inequities
Dr. Frank King, president of the University of New ar, asserts that Nazi rise is tied to Germanys unequal treatment under the Versailles Treaty and the postwar era.
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Germany
Frank Kingpresident
University of Newar
The Story Thus Far Hartley at Heart
Carol Clayton returns to wealth and debt as she bets on horses to pay her late father’s 76000 pound racing debt. Her partner Duke B seeks profit through Hartley while Carol falls for him. Duke aims to recoup losses at California and Kentucky tracks while Carol schemes to keep Hartley away.
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Carol Clayton
Hartley eSieen
Duke B
Bookmaer
Duke
Artley
Hartley
California
Carol
New York
Carel
Kentucky
Derby Day Gamble Ends In Tragedy And Twist
In a Kentucky Derby snapshot, Television wins as Dixie Gordon rides to the lead after Blackamoor stumbles. Carol faces a life choice tied to $76,000 and a potential marriage to Hartley while Duke questions love and loyalty amid a grim aftermath.
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Blackamoor
Carol
Duke
Tip O’brien
Brookdale
Hartley Madison
Hartley
Kelly
Dixie Gordon
Hibiscus
Parader
Gordon
Television
Clai
Arranar
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp
Acciden
Tip
Jim Clayton
Fee
Bank of England
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Logan, Ohio
Alfred E. Smith
Dublin
Ireland
Euope
Britain
Arthur Guinness
British Chamber of Commerce
Lakes
H. E. Frogbrook
Great Lakes
Chapter
Hartlep
George Clark
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