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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

6

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Athens Messenger and Herald Remains Established in 1928

Public notice summarizes the Athens Messenger and Herald's masthead with publisher Gordon K Bush and editor Charles H Garria. It lists affiliations including American Newspaper Publishers Association and United Press, and provides advertising, obituary, and subscription details. Rates show 1 year by mail at $4.50 and weekly carrier 15 cents.

Gorden K Bush Charles H Garria American Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association Ohio

Six year presidency idea stirs Democratic national conventions

An enthusiast urged a constitutional amendment to limit the President to a six year term. The proposal, raised as Roosevelt nears renomination, risks tying the party to one leader and echoes fears of debt and social experiments. The writer argues the best defense is constitutional checks and the public’s commitment to democracy.

America Roosevelt Philadelphia Franklin D. Roosevelt Barkley Senator Barkley

Civil Service Gains Ground Amid Landon Endorsement

The merit system in public office is gaining traction with Gov. Alf Landon’s telegraphed endorsement at the GOP convention. Public opinion is shifting toward civil service, though entrenched politics and job-seeking alliances may slow full adoption.

Alf M. Landon

Sanctions on Italy over Ethiopia fail and loom over League

Late last year more than half a hundred nations imposed sanctions on Italy to halt the Ethiopia war but the effort failed as Mussolini pressed on. The League of Nations fears Italy may bolt, while observers doubt the world body’s efficacy. Economic barriers proved unable to stop Italian aggression, given the unequal warfare with Ethiopian forces.

Italy Ethiopia League League of Nations

Political Pressure Over Huey Long Case

The piece reports federal prosecutors pursuing income tax evasion cases against Huey Long allies, resulting in convictions and acquittals, then dismissal of indictments amid claims of weak cases and no politics. It notes perceived reprisals to secure New Deal support and warns that such moves echo totalitarian tactics.

Huey Long Roosevelt Washington Louisiana Long New Deal Long Machine Hitler Mussolini Free America

96-year-old Civil War veteran becomes a father

George Isaac Hughes of New Bern North Carolina aged 96, a Civil War veteran, recently welcomed a new child into his family. The unusual late fatherhood drew local attention as Hughes, noted for his long life, adds a new generation to his lineage.

George Isaac Hughes New Bern N. C

Little Red Cabin in Tennessee Poem and Flag of Our Union Verse

Poet's Corner features reader verses from Kenneth McFarland of Jacksonville Ohio and Leda Sams. The long poem laments leaving home for sin but motherly watch and a Tennessee cabin provide solace. A second poem honors the flag, calling for healing, peace, and steadfast patriotism.

Tennessee

Health Hints And Diet For Developing Good Posture

Simple exercises help babies develop good posture. Activities include deep breathing, arm stretches, and leg extensions, to be done daily in a warm, airy room. As children grow, maintain posture through home routines, outdoor sports, swimming, and adaptable clothing.

District Tales of Long Ago (Continued From Yesterday)

A past tale describes a perilous escape as Maurice vaults over beer boxes to reach safety down a hillside. Injuries include Maurice’s bleeding knees and a lost hat, while survivors joke about needing a new head. A local dive’s fate follows public criticism and a forthcoming article.

Maurice

News Your Dad Read From Ten Years Ago

Ten years ago the column notes Dr A Y Wilcox returning from Wooster after attending a Presbyterian Conference. Mr and Mrs W E Day of Fort Lauderdale Florida planned a summer stay at their Athens home. Prof and Mrs C M Copeland visited Cleveland with their sons Frank and Dean Copeland and families. Mr and Mrs Oscar Fulton and children motored to Ironton to visit Mrs Fulton and her children’s grandparents Dr and Mrs F D Campbell. Mrs O E Gateman and children from Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs James Ginnan.

A. Y. Wilcox Wooster W.E. Day Ft. Lauderdale, Fla Athens C. M. Copeland Cleveland Frank Copeland Dean Copeland Oscar Fulton Ironton O. E. Gateman Columbus James Ginnan Oak Grove Butler Safreed Elmer Patterson Jacksonville George Levering Len Lewis Nelsonville Arley Howard Glada Parson Lancaster Jessie Parson Amesville Simon Parson Ralph Wolfe Mr. Wolfe Nancy Wolfe Carbondale Charles Backus Frank Wolfe Ed Wolfe Vivian France Thelma Ely Mildred Carlin Custer Wend

Price and Price sisters join relatives in Columbus visit

Miss Rose Price and Miss Mattie Price travel to Columbus as guests of their brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Charles Price. Mr Arthur Logan goes to Cleveland to spend the summer with his parents Mr and Mrs E C Logan. Mr and Mrs John R Woods depart on an eastern trip to Atlantic City New York Philadelphia and Washington DC. Mr and Mrs C P Kircher Mr and Mrs L L Deissie and Mr and Mrs M M Kerr spend a few days at Buckeye Lake. Miss Ocie Chrisman returns from Madison Wisconsin to spend the summer with Prof and Mrs Oscar Chrisman.

Rose Price Mattie Price Columbus Charles Price Mr. Arthur Logan Cleveland Mrs E. C. Logan John R. Woods Atlantic City New York City Philadelphia Washington, D. C C. P. Kircher L. L. Deissie M. M. Kerr Buckeye Lake Ocie Chrisman Madison, Wis Prof Oscar Chrisman

Lemke's Campaign Manager Predicts Setback in 1938 Election

Washington national campaign manager Asher L. Burdick for Rep William Lemke Union Party acknowledged defeat in the November contest saying they won't win this year but will persist for 1940 and 1944. In California the Ranger service warns of a tin can menace as nearly 4 million visitors left cans in 18 parks.

Washington Asher L. Burdick William Lemke Union Party San Francisco Ranger Service California

Runaway Bride In Paris Entangles Partners And Frauds

On her wedding day Marcia Cunningham learns fiancé Bob Haskell loves another. Marcia travels to Paris and meets Camilla Howe while Bob and Phil Kirkby chase Rosita. Pierre demands fifty thousand francs with threats of public photos unless paid, dragging Marcia into danger as she seeks help from Phil and the police.

Marcia Cunningham Bob Haskell Sylvia Marcia Phillip Kirkby Phil Paris Camilla Howe Camilla Bob Count von Wormstadt Camila Rosita Zeni Monsieur Robert Pierre Robert Haskell Mademoiselle

Oak Grove Social And Personal Notes

Oak Grove notes list visits and weekend guests across the community. Families such as the Butlers Safreed and Patterson, the Levers, the Howards, the Parson families, the Wolfes, the Backuses, and others are seen hosting relatives and friends from Columbus Nelsonville Amesville Carbondale and nearby areas over the weekend.

Oak Grove

Rock Springs Brief Personal and Social

Rock Springs notes report religious service changes with Rev Myre Martin replacing Rev Bert OConnor. A Children’s Program is set for Sunday July 5. Local visits include John Hartung and Mrs Young with Mrs Lyda Carmat. Long Hollow news. Will Jenkinson and Jimmie of Columbus visiting Reed Jenkinson. the Burnside family in Flatwoods welcoming Frances. Donald Graves of Delport visiting Reed Jenkinson. Christy relatives visit. and a Pontiac trip by Mrs Gladys Thomas and two children. Additional notes mention L V Reuter hosting Mrs Hettie Reuter from Columbus and Sennett at Wolfpen. A brief animal fact cites crocodile lifespan around 18 years, tortoise over 100, elephant 156 to 100+ years.

Rock Springs Myre" Martin Athens Bert O'Connor John Hartung Young Lyda Carmat Long Hollow Will Jenkinson Jimmie Columbus Reed Jenkinson Dudley Burns L. V. Reuter Hettie Reuter Chef Sennett Wolfpen

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