The Athens Messenger Editorial and Publication Details
The Athens Messenger published weekday afternoons with a late Sunday edition by The Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co. Gordon K. Bush is publisher and GM. Cher H. Harris is managing editor. Covers 100,000 people across five southeastern Ohio counties and multiple communities. member of major press associations.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Cher H. Harris
Ohio
Athens
Nelsonvilleglouste
Logan- Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Gallipolis
Revival of Miners League Baseball in Hocking Valley
The district union miners plan to field league baseball this summer, reviving a pastime once central to local sport. The effort highlights community health, sportmanship, and cooperation between workers and employers to boost youth participation and fan engagement.
It Can Be Told on Roads and Funds in Ohio
The Ohio road building program suffers from missing motor tax funds, delaying township to state projects and hurting employment. Counties in southeastern Ohio report reduced construction, while experts warn the lack of highway funding disrupts government functions and stalls much needed work.
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Ohio
Congress
Sane and Homely A look at local historic interest
History was made in this region and the district has an honorable record. The text recalls visits by George Washington and Daniel Boone, a king of France, soldiers, hunters, traders, and notable figures, highlighting local forefathers and events.
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New England
Northwest
George Washington
Daniel Boone
France
Inside Campaign to Defeat Wagner Labor Board and Home Mortgage Bills
Washington reports illustrate a coordinated inside campaign aimed at killing the Wagner Labor Board Bill and the Home Mortgage Bill. Two powerful lobbying efforts, by manufacturers and loan associations, seek to stall the measures until next session, with White House inputs and Harry Hopkins floated to oversee mortgage affairs. The resistance in Congress is sincere, though framed as prudent, while GOP leaders urge members to grab mortgage benefits if the bills pass.
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Washington
Congress
House
Roosevelt
White House
Sugar figures leak sparks AAA press clash
Newsmen gathered for a sugar allotment briefing learned the figures had leaked to sugar interests and reached Cuba, bypassing the planned press embargo. The breach, traced to an AAA source, sparked a private feud as reporters learned of the half hour lead.
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AAA
New York
Cuba
Roosevelt War Debt Message Praised by Republicans
Politicians privately admired Roosevelt's war debt message for its shrewd handling of a dangerous issue. Republicans in both Houses expressed approval, while privately criticizing his Gettysburg speech as unclear and political, possibly the worst he has made.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Radio regulation move blocked by privately opposed administration
The drive to amend the Communications Bill to require 25 percent radio time for education and religion fails to advance as the Administration privately opposes the plan, labeling it akin to censorship.
First Lady Mrs. Roosevelt reduced writing and travel
The First Lady has cut back writing and activities in the last month writing nothing new and making only one out of town trip. Vice President Garner remains highly influential in legislative backroom work and aided in the ousting of Professor Thorp.
Notable change as trails become highways across hills
Across our hills and through the low gaps were once Indian trails and the traces cut through the wilderness by men unaccustomed to the ax. Now they are great highways. There is a deal more interest in these things than many suspect. It is a healthy interest and bespeaks an awakening of our people to sand and homely things. When people realize that their home district is just as important in many respects as other states, a community feeling is engendered which can accomplish anything.
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America
Hocking
Sunday Creek
Manly
Miners’ League
It Seems to Me Chicago Western City Debate
The author argues Chicago remains Western despite its location, contrasting it with Miami and other cities. He notes how cinema, cuisine, and regional labels shape Western identity and suggests the frontier spirit shifted eastward, with Florida and Illinois embodying the West in modern terms.
Chicago's harsh climate and vast metropolis shine through
A narrator describes Chicago as the harshest climate and a sprawling, captivating city. He contrasts the temperature extremes with a personal journey through the metropolis, praising its architecture and muscular skyline while noting the Century of Progress fair. He mentions an old fur trapper helper and mocks tourists.
Chicago lacks the newspapers says writer
A satirical piece describes Chicago as a city with no newspapers of value and mocks local gazettes for ignoring outside news. It contrasts a Hollywood style display near the lakefront with a claim that Chicago lives in a self contained media bubble. The author notes Mayor threats to King George as an example of insular reporting.
Cavalcade and a Derby Highlight A Chicago Visit
An observer notes a visit to Washington Park to watch Cavalcade and the American Derby. The writer compares Chicago’s promise to the city’s culture and muses on living there if offered the chance, while revealing a lighthearted, reflective travel tone.
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Hall of Science
Art Museum
Washington Park
Chicago
Singing Wood
Unclear wartime debt letters and public health notes surface
The item notes Uncle Sam delaying war debt payments and hints at an apology. It reports poison mail in California with no deaths and comments on Detroit police chief cautioning officers to avoid gum chewing on duty, deeming it unbecoming.
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Sam
Detroit
Healthful vacation rules from Dr Morris Fishbein
Dr Morris Fishbein advises on vacations for nervous exhaustion and recovery. He cautions against sea voyages for melancholic or seasick individuals and emphasizes foresight, gentle exercise, good company, and access to pure water and food.
Sun Baths for Children Warn of Dangers and Graded Exposure
A motherly guide urges physician guidance on sun baths for children amid erratic spring weather. It advises gradual exposure, shielding, and staged clothing removal, noting pneumonia risk, hot day limits, and variations by age and skin type.
First Gallia County Courthouse Erected 1806 On Public Square
The initial Gallia County Courthouse was built on the Public Square in 1806 by Charles Mill for 1325 dollars. Commissioners paid Samuel Barlow a token one dollar for whiskey to bidders on the courthouse day. The contractor could dig and lay brick, and twenty dollars was reserved to fill holes. It was later razed and rebuilt on the north side of Locust Street between Front and Third. In November 1858 a one day court term saw the building burned by incendiaries who were caught and imprisoned, and the rebuilt structure again faced arson with the culprits imprisoned.
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Locust
Leap year rules and a headless life headline
In a 1900s era note the solar year lasts 365 days 5 hours 48 minutes 46 seconds with a leap year every four years except centenaries not divisible by 400. It mentions 1900 not a leap year and 2000 being one but a future 4000 year would have 365 days. Tomorrow: A Headless Life.
Public Forum weighs NRA goals and market balance
The column argues the nation has not agreed on what a planned economy should achieve. It notes contradictions in the Darrow report, debates over competition versus monopoly, and calls for a detailed, unbiased study. It warns that without a clear goal, disputes will persist and hinder NRA implementation.
Early Gallipolis Institutions Landmark Fire and Fraternal Beginnings
The first Masonic Lodge began in Gallipolis in 1810 with charter members including Edward White Tupper and William Jones. Blessing Post of the G A R organized in 1881. The Ceres Fire Company formed in 1843 led by Alexander Vance, with Dr Hebard as secretary, using a rotary pump. A new engine appeared around 1861 and by 1871 four steam engines operated, aiding courthouse and ware houses burned within a 30 day period due to arson.
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Gallipolis
Edward White Tupper
Andrew Lewis
Robert Safford
William Clendenin
Francis LeClercq
Nathaniel Gates
Lewis Summers
Robert Hereford
Robert McKee
Joseph McMullin
William Jones
Gallia
Alexander Vance
Hebard
Ceres
Community Club plants flowers in Nelsonville celebration
Ten years ago Flowers were planted on the Nelsonville project under the direction of Community Club. Mrs. Mary Grandma Cripper marked her ninety fourth birthday as John Hancock High School prepared a play with listed cast members. Teachers in Hunt schools returned home from studies at Columbia University. Athens County Livestock reports eighty five calves, the largest one day total.
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Nelsonville
Community Club
Mrs. Mary
Grandma
John Hancock High School
Athens County
Miss Bery Fishel Elected National AR Convention President
Miss Bery Fishel student at Obie was elected national president of the AR convention in Columbus. Piano pupils of Mrs William B part in a recital at her home Knox, Harold Wise, William Witt nings, Lillian Horn, Aber Moore, Pauline Dinger, Haze Bechler Edith Jorie McVay, Lelia Sherman and G erage. The College Women's Club of Al ised March 31 1913 opened active associate or affiliate mem graduates were asked to phone Mrs or Miss Amy Weiler High school teachers employed for school year were: 7 ¢ Marriott Blanche Moler Margaret Sullivan J H Comstock Nelle Pickering Mary Connett F M McKay Clara Helen McKay. Grade scho included Alice Shut Bertha B Townsend August Goddard J Margaret Davis Blanch Robinson Mams Mrs Elia Osbors principal 4 School Judd Stinchcomb prine Grade Schools Mary Ward. Mabel Leifheit and Nelle A
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Obie
Columbus
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Knox
Harold Wise
William Witt 'Nings
Lillian Horn
Aber Moore
Pauline Dinger
Haze! Bechler
Edith Jorie McVay
Lelia Sherman
Gerage
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Amy Weiler
Marriott Blanche Moler
Margaret Sullivan
J. H. Comstock
Nelle Pickering
Mary Connett
F M McKay
War is a racket echoed in a veteran’s bitter recollection
A fragmented reminiscence claims a 35 year habit of cynicism toward war and criticizes military and political leaders. It references Major General Smedley D. Butler and questions the American public’s reception of military power.
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Smedity D. Buth
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