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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles B. Harris
Neutrality in labor disputes risks national chaos and reform
The piece argues that Washington must intervene in the labor capital clashes sparked by the Wagner Act. It warns neutrality could threaten public welfare, urges a sane middle course, and contemplates a national labor law to ensure peaceful production and accountability for both sides. It references Monroe vigilante actions as warning signs.
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White House
America
Washington
Monroe
Mich
Father's Day Gains Ground in Popularity and Tradition
The article traces Father's Day from its 1910 Spokane origin to its current rise as a mainstream holiday on the third Sunday in June. It notes early misfires, later commercial backing for cards and tobacco, and the enduring value of a stable home life over public tributes. Plus a final, unrelated remark about Nazi Germany.
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Father
Spokane
Face the Facts Brutal Truths From a Hard Year
A stark briefing outlines harsh realities of the past year with blunt assessments of economic strain, social tensions, and policy failures. Officials warn about persistent challenges and the need for decisive reforms to restore stability and public trust.
Washington notes on wages farms and politics in 1930s tone
A Washington column surveys farm labor versus farmer income, noting Grange opposition to wage bills, radio debates with Senator Wheeler, and politics of stamp collecting debates sparked by Postmaster General Farley. It questions administration labor blame and foresees presidential talk as frost eases.
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Congress
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Montana
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Johnson Sees Steel Board May Fail Conciliator
Washington column praises Muddom Secretary Perkins while criticizing the steel board plan. It argues the President favors labor, the negotiations center on a writing and signing requirement, and suggests a statute to compel written agreements instead.
Russia Opens Twenty Two New Theaters Nationwide
Russia unveils plans for 22 new theaters expanding cultural venues. Officials say the expansion aims to boost regional arts access and showcase contemporary performances across multiple cities.
Public Forum Letter on Liquor Trade Sparks Concern
REV. V. AHLBRAND of Millfield argues in a signed letter that current saloons masquerade as restaurants and bring minors into alcohol-fueled chaos. He warns that without curbing the vicious minority, decent beer drinkers fail to restrain them and patriotic citizens may force action.
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the Messenger
Rev. V. Ahlbrand
Millfield
Ten Years Ago News Highlights from Colum bus
Miss Mildred Leighty hosted by friends in Columbus as Mr. George Stuart of Crooksville attended the Torch dinner in Athens after graduating from Ohio University. The Thirty fourth annual convention of the Per County Council of Religious Education was at Corning with speakers and officers elected. Children’s Day exercises in Nelsonville churches featured recitations by a long list of local youngsters.
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Mildred Leighty
Richland Ave
Columbus
George Stuart
Crooksville
Athens
Ohio University
Per County Council of Religious Ucation
Corning
A. D. Fowler
Charles H. Barrow
J. M. Casby
John H. Wickershon
Maxwell Hall
J. G. Spears
Winifred Fitzwater
Eliza Murray
Groves Whitmer
William Bird
M. E. Leckrone
Nora Shellhammer
Paul Gordon
Nelsonville
Jimmy Knight
Jeannette Kinney
Donald McCreary
Shirley Knight
Mary K. Sharp
Margaret Bland
Velmar Bartoe
Marjorie Blair
Virginia Duncan
Jeannette Cranmer
Mary Jane Jewett
Sammy Howe
War Cabinet Formed At Court House Mass Meeting
Citizens at the Court House organized a war cabinet to consolidate wartime efforts. Plans included forming a home guard and promoting crop planting. E C Woodworth urged bean planting noting beans at 17 dollars a bushel. Professor Martzolff praised patriotism claiming German blood but 100 percent American. J D Brown urged bond sales. Rev B D Evans spoke on religious patriotism. Farmerettes pictured in New York State. Miss Derre Moore returned from Miss Madeira's School in Washington. Mr and Mrs George R Walker hosted the aunt Mrs Sarah McDonald of Pasadena California. Sanford Bates criticized county jails as degraded institutions.
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Court House
E. C. Woodworth
Martzolff
J. D. Brown
Rev
B. D. Evans
District Tales of Long Ago
Gallipolis history recalls the First Presbyterian Church as the first religious society in town meeting in 1811 at the Court House. Dr. Jonas Safford led the initial gatherings and the first Lord's Supper was observed that year with nine attendees from local families. By 1815 Rev. W R Gould became pastor as other denominations formed and the Presbyterian Church marked its centennial in 1915.
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Harry R. Hurn
Gallipolis
First Presbyterian Church Congregation
Jonas Safford
Lindley
Athens
Edward W. Tupper
Gleason
Mary
Thomas Rodgers
John Rodgers
Nathaniel Gates
Steenbergen
James Beck
Lewis Newsom
Safford
William Morrison
Bush
David Reese
Samuel Reese
Elijah Knight
Brewster Higley
Michael Koontz
Luther Shepard
John Atkinson
W. R. Gould
Presbyterian Church
Moonlight in June by Eleanor Sewell
Poetic verse describes a tranquil June night after rain. Green hills haze with mist and parfum fills the dusky lane as night birds call. Moonlight bathes the valley and garden walls, roses, lilies, and dew glisten, pondering where you are.
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Eleanor Sewell
Quotes on danger and politics from historical figures
The passage features two quotes highlighting distrust in relationships and political conflict. Wilbert E. Longfellow cites danger in romantic trust related to a raft rescue. Lady Astor comments on coping with a Communist in the House of Commons amid Russian mining women questions.
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Russia
Lady Astor
House of Commons
Co-Ed Wi chapters unfold with theft scandal at Elton
Coral Crandall and David Armstrong face a turning point as Donna Allen’s lies collide with Coral and David’s testimony. Professor Maxwell supports them while Professor Bendorff challenges the couple. President Norton summons all to hear the truth and the revelation of Coral and David’s marriage motive.
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Coral Crandall
Heroine
Elton College
David Armstrong
Elton
Coral
Donna Allen
Hoyt Marquis
David
Professor Maxwell
Donna
Betty
Professor Bendorff
Maxwell
Miss Crandall
Bendorff
Norton
Geni
Miss Allen
President Norton
Professor Armstrong
Miss Cr
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