Athens Messenger and Herald Publication Details
The Athens Messenger and Herald lists its publishing history from 1826 with Frederick W Bush and later 1896 1928 as publisher. It notes daily weekday edition plus Sunday marine edition and ads offices in Athens with print and circulation affiliations including United Press and Inland Daily Press Association. Subscription rates shown: by mail Ohio one year 4.86 six months 2.50 four weeks 1.00.
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Frederick W Bush
Marine Editio Ihe
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Ca
Ohio
Ohio Government Costs Rise Sharply In 1935
An Ohio columnist notes government operation expenses jumped about four million dollars in 1935 versus 1934 with higher costs in education old age pensions and poor relief. He argues much of the rise comes from social welfare programs tied to federal funds and warns road maintenance failures will burden future budgets.
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Ohio
Muskingum Valley
State House
Potential Leaders Rise of American Women in Public Life
The American Association of University Women signals a trend toward greater feminine leadership. In six years 52,000 women have joined seeking civic leadership and good neighborliness, suggesting women are finding a key to national life while noting men may be doing as well.
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American Association of University Women
Scientific Justice and Regional Police Training
Cities send police to regional schools and Washington to study efficient crime fighting. The piece argues for scientific handling of crime across borders and cites the FBI as an example, urging more training and attendance by officers.
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Department of Justice
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fireworks Injuries Mark Fourth of July Toll
A study by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness finds nearly 7,000 fireworks injuries on the Fourth of July with at least 25 deaths and 539 serious eye injuries. New York led with 2,000 serious accidents. smaller states also reported high injury rates. The report urges safer observances.
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United States
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
New York
Voting trends show strong electorate interest this fall
The article notes growing public interest in voting amid talk of third party movements and coalitions. It cites Maine’s primary turnout surpassing 1932 unofficial totals and similar engagement in other states, arguing that ballot use is essential to good citizenship.
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Maine
Fragmentary Historic Notice in Odd Local Text
An OCR fragment hints at a local civic scene with a wife and husband, a heart attack mention, and references to Free State Republicans and hospitals. The garbled text suggests a mid century reporting style but lacks clear events, names, dates, or places to confirm specifics.
Democratic speakers omit key New Deal reforms in Philadelphia
Paul Mallon reports in Philadelphia that Farley Barkley and Robinson avoided Mention of major New Deal programs like Tennessee Valley Authority rural resettlement FHA Grand Coulee and Passamaquoddy while noting tax and other bills. Internal party divisions center on generalizing versus detailing platform strategy.
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Paul Mallon
Philadelphia
Messrs. Farley
Barkley and Robinson
Federal Housing Administration
Grand Coulee
Passamaquoddy
Florida Ship Canal
White House
Roosevelt Nomination Choices Raise Convention Questions
Observers wonder why President Roosevelt chose an unexceptional Judge Mack to nominate and why he reused old fashioned orators Senator Barkley and Senator Robinson. The president reportedly avoids nominations on Fridays and aims to balance luck and timing as Philadelphia business interests back the convention.
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Roosevelt
Judge Mack
Barkley and Robinson
Mack
Chicago
Barkley
Robinson
Idaho Delegates Plot Borah Switch to Democratic Ticket
A small Idaho group plans to lure Senator Borah from the Republicans by offering a Democratic senatorial nomination while he seeks re-election. The move would sideline Democratic Governor Ross, though top leaders doubt Borah would accept and fear it may fail.
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Idaho
Borah
Washington
Ross
London
Delegates Split Over New Deal At Convention
Delegates express sharp criticism of some New Deal features while showing mixed support for Roosevelt. Authorities fear an insurrection on issues like the two-thirds rule, but most delegates neither fully back nor entirely oppose everything Roosevelt seeks.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Three Senate Races Put White House On Edge
Three prominent senators face tense renomination battles at home. Jim Byrnes struggles in South Carolina with a close race and possible defeat. Pat Harrison contends in Mississippi while Robinson steadies Arkansas for renomination. White House aides say only a decisive win for any could avert an academic election season.
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Jim Byrnes
South Carolina
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Robinson
Arkansas
White House
Political Theatre at the Democratic Convention
Frank Walker signals uncertainty yet hints at a likely postmaster general appointment while gathered aides prune a major speech. Supporters pressure Senator Wagner to seek New York governorship as Lehman contemplates retirement and convention action unfolds amid protests and outside headlines.
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Frank Walker
Washington
Ghostman Michelson
Keynater Barkley
Republicans
Hoover
Liberty League
Supreme Court
Wagner
New York
Lehman
Father Coughlin
Roosevelt
Hall
Tennessee
Arkansas
Joe Robinson
District Tales of Long Ago Continued at Dutch Marys
In youth Maurice H. Donahue later a U S appeals judge worked as a Corning public school teacher and acted as postmaster briefly. A group sneaked into Dutch Marys to witness a rowdy scene with a bar fight, a gunshot to the ceiling, and crowds from diverse backgrounds, before escaping with difficulty.
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Maurice H. Donahue
United States District Court of Appeals
Corning
Ohio Central Coal Co
Donahue
Terpsichorean
British Isles
Continental Europe
Chapel Hill
Jake Stallsmith
Notable Quotes From College Presidents On Public Duty
Curated lines emphasize public engagement, world peace rooted in homes, and the danger of public indifference. Dr William M Lewis of Lafayette College warns that dictators self-destruct, while Dr John A W Haas of Muhlenberg College cautions against small minds. Mrs Alfred Watts links peace to home foundations.
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William M. Lewis
Lafayette College
John A. W. Haas
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pa
Alfred Watts
Triennal Conference of
Associated Country Women of the World
Real statesman versus politician quote by Dr Frederick B Robinson
A veteran university leader contrasts a real statesman with a politician. The statesman seeks enduring principles and character and the future, while the politician pursues mood transitory values and personal power.
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Frederick B. Robinson
City College
New York City
Health Hints And Diet for Growing Children
A physician author discusses selecting toys to match a child’s talents, warns against overindulgence, and stresses safety. He notes babies prefer wooden animals, warns about lead paint and sharp edges, and suggests age appropriate toys like kiddy cars and tricycles to foster motor activity and imagination.
Sunny Days Poem From Messenger Readers
BARBARA E. HANKISON Nelsonville Route No. 2 presents a verse about daisies larks bees and a happy child. The column notes readers may submit poems with name and address. The page also references a UW study linking vitamin A deficiency to kidney stones.
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Barbara E. Hankison
Nelsonville, C
Runaway Bride Faces Blackmail and Escape Plan
Marcia Cunningham learns of a love triangle as fiancé Bob Haskell confesses to another bridesmaid Sylvia. Marcia departs on a voyage, meets Phil Kirkby and Camilla Howe in Paris, and faces threats from Rosita and Pierre demanding 50,000 francs. She plans to resist with witnesses and aid from allies while internal tensions unfold among the group.
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Marcia
Ningham
Bob Haskell
Sylvia
Phillip Kirkby
Phil
Paris
Camilla Howe
Camilla
Bob
Rosita
Pierre
Gigelo
Frances
New York Papers
Camille
Miss Rosemary Farley Returns From Detroit Visit
Rosemary Farley and sister Helen Farley visited in Detroit for a week. Farley teaches in Niles schools. The group also includes Mrs. A N McKinney of Cleveland and Mrs. H D Francis of Steubenville visiting relatives Dr J M Higgins and Mr J W Higgins.
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Rosemary Farley
Detroit
Mich
Helen Farle
Miss Farley
Niles
A. N. McKinney
Cleveland
H. D. Francis
Steubenville
J. M. Higgins
J. W. Higgins
Twenty Years Ago At The Ohio Teachers Convention
A fragment lists visits and travel in Ohio twenty years ago. Mr and Mrs H A Gamperé and children from Columbus visited Mr and Mrs P B Lawrence. Mrs G R Warren of Vonage California attended a family gathering. Mrs H G Householder and others visited the Dav is family in Wellton. County Superintendents Root and Ner tson left for Cedar Point to attend a state teachers convention. Mr and Mrs Robert Lee White and infant Betty returned to Logan for a visit with Mr White’s parents.
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H. A. Gamperé
Columbus
P. B. Lawrence
Alex ™ Root
Ner
Cedar Point
Ohio
Robert Lee White
Betty Stew
Logan #8
Mr* White
Harvey M. Roach
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John W Cullen Company
Free State
DR. Morris Fishbein
Poet’s Corner
Messenger
University of Wisconsin
George Clark
J. E. Barker
Wooster
Walter Barker
A. A. Miller
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Ralph Uhl
Jimmy
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