The Athens Messenger Establishes Publisher and Scope
The Athens Messenger announces Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1666 and onward, with Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager. Charles H. Harris serves as managing editor. The paper covers 100000 residents across five Ohio counties and surrounding communities, members of several press associations, and is entered as Second-Class Matter at the Athens Post Office. Subscriptions are listed.
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Prederick W. Bush
Turday
Athens Messenger & Herald IG CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Ohio
Athens
Nelsonville
Louster
Logan-Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Gallipolis
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit
Muresu
Associated Ohio Dailies
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Credi
Orchids to the Living for Shelby Doctor’s Kind Service
In Shelby Michigan a community honored Dr William L Griffin 75 by presenting flowers and praise while he still lives. Over 46 years he helped bring about 3500 births and hosted 52 fostered children in his home as he maintained rounds despite a 1902 injury. The tribute shows local gratitude without awaiting a funeral.
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Shelby
Mich
William L. Griffin
Doctor Griffin
Critique of Independent Radio Coverage After Chicago Yards Fire
The Chicago Daily News rebukes independent radio reporting of the stockyards fire calling it hysterical and inaccurate. It argues radio news lacks discipline and warns independents may become a public policy issue if unchecked, urging responsible authentic coverage in a democracy.
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Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Daily News
Washington
Arrival of Five Wecies Stuns Humble Home
In a small dwelling, five Wecies arrive on the same day, bringing surprise and joy to a modest family. Neighbors marvel at the event as the household welcomes the unexpected quintet.
Hidden force guiding Republicans at Chicago reunion
The piece centers on Charles D. Hilles of New York, an obscure yet influential figure who orchestrates party direction through a widespread letter campaign. His quiet network with national committeemen and committeewomen positions him at the center of party strategy without public spotlight.
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Washington
Chicago
Mr. Hoover
Saunders
Ogden Mills
Charles D.hilles
New York
Hilles
Whasis
Pacific Coast
Whatsit
New England
Whosis
National
Mr. Hilles
Hilles Plays Silent Kingmaker in National Committee Race
Party insiders uncover George Hilles guiding the selection by denying support to several aspirants. He has no declared candidate, but his correspondence shows he opposes about half a dozen hopefuls, aiming for the party's best interests without personal bias.
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National Committee
Saunders
Hilles
Mr. Hilles
Readers discuss Hilles selection for money and sense
The column notes readers think Mr. Hilles would favor West Virginia commit teeman Hallanan or Henry Fletcher of Pennsylvania for the role. Both meet money and common sense criteria but lack publicity value. Three dark horses from Illinois Nebraska and Missouri are rumored.
Vandenberg Seen As Rising GOP Candidate In 1936
The article notes Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan as a leading Republican figure likely to run in 1936. Described as a sharp campaigner who appeals across liberal and conservative wings, he is presented as a prominent younger voice challenging Hoover-era policies.
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Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Hoover
Senate
Couzens
Republican national chairmanship troubles and tribute to Dies
Discussion on finding a new Republican national chairman mentions potential turnover when the presidential nominee takes charge. The article notes praise for 33 year old Representative Dies of Jasper Texas for a long testimony on silver before the Ways and Means Committee. Treadway and Chairman Doughton laud Dies as exemplary. An eminent Washington columnist jokes the NRA had a Darrow escape.
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Jasper
Texas
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treadway
Doughton
Washington News
NRA
Large Canadian families shock nation with many children
The piece notes ten children under seven in one Canadian family and mentions other large families of eight to twelve children. It recalls a Meigs County household with 17 children and observes many relatives come from large families, shaping resilience and hardship in rearing.
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Canada
Meigs County
United States
It Seems to Me By Heywood Broun
Broun reflects on Wells and Stevenson depictions of fear and courage. He argues Wells creates a hero who loses excitement by becoming superman while Stevenson finds value in cowardly risk through a tragic club. The piece weighs fear as a driving force in life choices.
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H. G. Wells
Mr. Wells
Stevenson
I Got Gassed in Toledo and Survived a Real Story
The narrator recalls a grim Toledo experience from wartime service. He describes travel as a normed habit for Americans and contrasts it with his own brutal memory. He recounts being arrested during a roundup, facing bayonets and gas, while noting friends doubted the plant claim.
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Toledo
Timbuctoo
Indianapolis
Congress
Night of Fire and Bayonets Shocks A Toledo Outpost
A columnist recounts being captured by guards during a mob scene as a fire rages and gas fills the air. He recalls guards shouting at him and a bayonet aimed at his abdomen while he quips about being a newspaper man and a columnist. The scene mirrors a tense Harvard–Princeton football game in mood.
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Ohio
Lucey
Toledo News-Bee
A Certain Lack of Harmony
An account describes tensions and mistrust among soldiers and civilians amid a convoy, noting rancor and bruising words before and after a frisking at the plant. The narrator recalls smoothing tensions, while acknowledging dislike for brick throwing and name calling.
Health driving tips by Dr Morris Fishbein
Dr Morris Fishbein warns vacations by car harm health due to long driving, sun glare, insects, and poor diet. He advises mosquito nets, first aid kits, spades to bury waste and extinguish fires, and lists contents and uses for a practical roadside kit.
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United States
Keeping up with the Joneses in American life
Olive Roberts Barton laments the pressure of social rivalry as households compare riches and comforts from baths to yellow shoes. She argues jealousy harms health and happiness, urges retrenchment, and calls for contentment with simple living over status symbols.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Joneses
O'Dowd
Gar
Pike
I faced danger at Hale Lake and fear of police action
The narrator recalls a tense encounter with a domineering captain during a cross examination and contemplates legal risk after considering hitting an officer. He has spent a terrifying week far from Hale Lake fishing for bullheads and wonders what is happening in Chicago.
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Hale Lake
Chicarn
Cartoon Explained Faith Unto Death In New Zealand Birds
Yesterday's cartoon portrays Huia Birds of New Zealand as inseparable mates with male and female roles. It notes their interdependence, with the male breaking bark for grubs and the female probing for grubs, and claims the pair would starve if one dies. The tailfeathers symbolize mourning and the image links to the Phe nan the Hula motif. Tomorrow's panel hints at Wool-less Sheep.
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New Zealand
Phe Nan
Second Chance Doctrine in The Messenger Letter
Public Forum Editor discusses whether humanity has a second chance through Christ. It argues all die in Adam yet Christ dies once for all so each Adamic progeny gets a fair trial, questioning backslider and heathen trials and emphasizing no additional sacrifice exists beyond Christ. Athens, May 31. Fit.
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Adam
Eve
Eden
Jesus Christ
Christ
Early Athens County Agricultural Society Forms and Fairs
The Athens County Agricultural Society began as an 1828 effort to promote farming and household economy with prizes for merit. It held Southern Ohio’s first agricultural fair in October following its May organizing meeting, with A. G. Brown as first secretary and Ziba Lindley as president in 1829.
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Ohio
Athens County
Athens County Agricultural I ‘Aty
A. G. Brown
Athens Mirror
Brown
Fair Board
Ziba Lindley
Christopher Wolf
Samuel McKee
Abel Glazier
James Dickey
Joshua Hopkinson
Frank Caldwell
John Johnson
Justus Reynolds
H. Alderman
Daniel Stewart
William Barrows
Joseph Hewitt
James Knight
B. Pruden
Isaac Barker
Absalom Boyles
Athens families gather for church and school events
Ten years ago guests at Mr Wood and Mrs Wood’s home came from Sharpsville and others, as the Young People’s Class hosted a car outing at the East Hill school. A new church bell was added at Carpenter Church. An incident near Morris Avenue involved a dog and a rabies warning, with local families present for a church picnic chaperoned by Professor Copeland.
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Mrs. E. W
Tel
Carpenter
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