Athens Messenger and GERALD Printing biweekly Athens paper
The Athens Messenger features publisher Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and Charles Garris as managing editor. It serves Nelsonville GuLlo ter, Logan Pomeroy Middleport and surrounding five counties in Southeastern Ohio with a weekly edition on weekdays and a large Sunday morning issue. It is listed by national and state press bodies and carries obituary and display rates with advertising options.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Gerald
Gordon K Bush
Mer Charles @ Garris
30 Hour Week Sparks Congressional Debate in NRA Conference
The debate over a 30 hour week vs a 36 hour plan pits NRA internal opposition against a congressional push. Economists warn shorter hours risk higher prices and reduced output, while advocates promise job creation. Firms with small plants fear debt risk and reduced demand as unemployment numbers loom.
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NRA
Congress
United States
Florence Allen trailblazer in Ohio law and federal bench
Florence Allen, first woman on a state supreme court and a pioneer in Ohio law, built a multi decade career as musician editor attorney and judge. She championed women’s suffrage and consistently pursued constitutional democracy while earning a reputation for legal rigor and trailblazing achievements.
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Florence Allen
Ohio
Supreme Court
Miss Allen
Dems accused of staging put up attack on Fess
In Washington on March 7 the piece claims Democratic leaders planned a trap for Republican Senator Fess. They allegedly baited him with questions about the New Deal, then released favorable clippings from Ohio and Indiana newspapers to show broader support. The method supposedly uses a national clipping service to feed pro New Deal coverage daily.
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Washington
Fess
Robinson
Indiana Robinson
Jim Byrnes
Arthur Robinson
Ohio
Byrnes
Cleveland
Akron
Youngstown
Canton
Toledo
Dayton
Congressional Record
Indiana
Louis Howe
It Seems To Me: Miami Vacation Letters From A Writer
A columnist in Miami reports health improvement and plans a vacation. He jokes about journalism from Miami and notes the Miami Herald editorial praising God and Job as sources of consolation and spiritual goods during hardship.
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Miami
The
Miami Herald
God
Hosea
Job
Miami Greeley
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Adam
Health tips for colds and rhinitis prevention
The article describes rhinitis as the early stage of a cold and advises sweating therapies such as hot baths and hot drinks with baking soda or sodium citrate. It recommends nasal protection with menthol sprays, careful nose blowing to protect the ears, dietary measures including cod liver oil, and maintaining high vitality to reduce frequent colds.
About Your Children By Olive Roberts Barton
The piece describes shy children who fear strangers and real life, retreating into dream worlds where they rule and feel powerful. It notes such fantasies can hinder schoolwork yet may fuel artistic talent. Encouragement through engaging interests and steady daily duties is advised, with patience to uncover underlying causes.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Roosevelt rule on criticism of administration sparks debate
On the day Fess exposed his head, Roosevelt outlined a rule that criticism must be paired with a better proposal. Some liberals objected to that condition, while insiders note conservatives drive the pushback and liberals’ criticisms have largely gone unanswered.
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Fess
Roosevelt
General Johnsons letter writers spark NRA clash
An irritated letter writer warned the National Rifle Association to stop using NRA initials and an Eagle on its stationery. The NRA replied it has used the initials and an Eagle since 1878, promising not to sue if General Johnson stays silent. The exchange hints at political maneuvering over stock market legislation.
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General Johnson
Amart Nraer
National Rifle Association
NRA
Track betting memoir and personal win at the races
The narrator recalls wagering on Feudal Lord and Southard, notes a driving finish, and reports a $7.15 take after a $2 stake. He credits Providence and The Miami Herald for luck and reflects on how writing for the paper interferes with pre racing analysis.
Corner Tabulation Shows Revival in American Industry
National City Bank of New York reports on 810 corporations across 37 groups. In 1932 these firms posted a $46 million deficit and 40 percent profits. in 1933 they earned $440 million with 62 percent profit. The data suggest a real, substantial recovery and imply the corner act has already taken effect.
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National City Bank of New York
Vacation craving colors a sportswriter’s column plan
The narrator expresses a wish for a vacation delaying story ideas. He weighs March 17 as a possible cutoff, dismisses a Bimini bonefish jaunt, and notes dinner with Tommy Loughran yields no column value. He recalls Carnera’s garlic breath in a bout with Loughran as no printable tale.
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Bimini
Tommy Loughran
Loughran
Carnera
Wonders of Benton Township and Queer Creek region
A historical note on Benton Township and Queer Creek in Hocking County detailing rugged terrain, ravines, and sandstone formations. It notes past silver reports, heavy tourist visits, and notable falls such as Cedar Falls and Black Jack. Mentions Wyandot Indian occupation of the area.
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Benton Township
Queer Creek
Hocking County
Ohio
Cuyahoga River
Hocking River
Cedar Falls
Black Jack
Benton
Bloomingville and early Benton Township highlights
The Bloomingville area in Benton Township traces back to settler families including Christian Eby, George Starkey, and Moses Dolsen. John Chilcote laid out the village land, with Samuel and Christian Eby as early merchants and Herschel Sanford as first postmaster at Rock House Post Office. The first sermon by Rev. David Dutcher and the first mill on Queer Creek mark early community development.
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Ash Cave
Hocking County
Christian Eby
Bloomingville
Queer Creek
George Starkey
Moses Dolsen
Benton
John Chilcote
Samuel
Herschel Sanford
Rock House
David Dutcher
Eby
Public forum letters challenge Trinity and scripture use
Leonard Tucker argues against Mr Grace and the Trinity with a dense scriptural critique. He asserts Jesus redeemed the Adamic right to life and supports a mediatorial earthly reign, challenging conventional theology and calling for clarity on divine ordination and gospel claims. Athens, March 6.
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the Messenger
Grace
Leonard Tucker
Jesus
Adam
Earth
Messiah
Calvary
Early Mail Route Reminiscences From Ohio and Indiana
In October 1843 Eli Johnson traveled from Sturgis Prairie Michigan to Athens County on foot. He recalled an old Indian trail and a village east of Sunday Creek where locals fed horses, sharing corn with nearby Indians who gathered around while he tethered his horse.
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the Messenger
Eli Johnson
Sturgis Prairie
Mich
Athens County
Indiana
Marietta
Chillicothe
Hocking River
Sunday Creek
G. W. Brown
Bake Oven rock on Sand Ridge figures in old mail route tale
An elderly storyteller recalls a route along Sand Ridge near the John farm and the Bake Oven rock beside the public road. He mentions carrying mail as a young man, placing the scene around 1705 era and Chauncey as a dated signer.
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Sand Ridge
Water softener dispute spurs civic concern in Athens letters
Mrs Robert P Town of Athens reports that Lancaster claims water plant damage affected perennial crops in 1933-4. Three houses filed claims against the city. City solicitor and Promoters discussed the matter after councilmen visited the shore plant. The issue, dubbed a water fiasco, prompts debates on suing the city or letting it pass.
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the Messenger
Lancaster
Robert P Town
Ten Years Ago in The Messenger Highlights
Supreme court ruling affects borrowing to meet expenses and educational aid after tax levy. Mine disaster in Gate Utah with 175 killed reported. University beats Ohio with Wright scoring in overtime. Notable wedding: Miss Beasley wed Mr Zanesville, daughter of MP Beasley.
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Supreme Court
Gate, Utah
Miss 088
Beasley
Frank J. Beasley
Richard Zanesville
Twenty Years Ago Pitcher George Kaler Joins Athens Team
The item notes pitcher George Kaler of Athens Ga signing with the Nap team of the American League after leaving the Federal and American Leagues. It mentions figures and possible legal actions involving Carpenter of the Carpenters, M B Twiss of Home Company and Pearl G Mobier of Albany with references to Overlands and electric equipment. Funeral services were held for Harry Smith and an infant at Canaanville Church. Cincinnati cattle market quotes $10 to $10.25 and hog market for prime heavy class referenced.
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George Kaler
Athen
Athens
Fese
Ae Carpenter
The
Carpenters
M. B. Twiss
Home Company
Pearl G. Mobier
Albany
New Overlands
Harry Smith
Devel
Canaanville
Will
Canaanville Church
Cincinnati
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