Memorial Day Reflections On Sacrifice And Peace Across Generations
A 1935 remembrance notes Memorial Day shifts from Civil War veterans to World War I survivors as the nation honors fallen heroes. It recalls General Logan’s 1868 observance and the quiet crosses and flags that symbolize sacrifice, faith, and enduring peace across battles from San Juan Hill to Flanders fields.
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States
Mexico
Flanders Fields
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Appomattox
San Juan Hill
Shiloh
Call to expose relief chiselers across communities
A call urges state relief investigators and citizens to identify people who avoid work and exploit government aid. It argues millions could be saved if fearless taxpayers reveal those who sell livestock and skip canning while drawing relief. The piece frames compassion for the truly needy and questions the moral duty of the able.
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Washington
Crossroads
Federal Commissary
Students in Work Study Earn Better Grades Says USC
A USC survey by vice president Dr. Frank C. Touton shows undergraduates earning their college expenses through Federal work study programs outperform peers funded by parents. The report notes higher classroom marks, stronger purpose, and more engagement among student workers.
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University of Southern California
Frank C. Touton
Adrift in the Postflight Quiet Hatred of Holidays?
After celebrating Byrd, a mass of everyday Americans confronts fatigue and gloom at home. The piece surveys widespread low mood, the longing for simple pleasures, and the social fatigue of public spectacle. It contrasts triumphal narratives with private weariness.
NRA Code Order Shows Move to Amend Fly Swatter Sector
Washington dispatch notes a recent NRA administrative order, Registry No. 1122-22, approving a code amendment. The order seeks deletion from Appendix Section 3 of Schedule A, affecting fly swatter manufacturing.
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Washington
NRA
Basic Code Authority
NRA fly swat order debated after Supreme Court ruling
The article discusses an impending June 5 hearing in Deputy Administrator H. Ferris White's office on amending price fixing and other features of the fly swatting code. It notes NRA officials, including White, faced criticism, the lengthy legal work, and private doubts about constitutionality and policy.
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H. Ferris White
NRA
White
Supreme Court
Unanimous court decision shocks New Dealers in labor ruling
The New Dealers are stunned by a sweeping Supreme Court decision on the NRA. At a National Labor Relations Board hearing chaired by Biddle, the mood turned grave as the ruling was revealed. Wyzanski wires news from Geneva while labor leaders watch for the high court’s reply. Josephine Roche and Edwin E. Witte emerge as top contenders for the new Social Security Board alongside other applicants in a tense intra-appointment fight.
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NRA
Supreme Court
National Labor Relations Board
Biddle
New Deal
Labor Department
Wyzanski
League of Nations
Geneva
Arizona
New York
Little
America
New Social Security Board
Josephine Roche
Treasury
Colorado
Edwin E. Witte
Wisconsin
Arkansas Nomination Swap for Mississippi River Commission
President withdraws William J. Gerry of Arkansas from the Mississippi River Commission and names Harry N. Phar of Arkansas instead after Sen. Robinson questionsArkansas favoritism. Dern and Robinson clash over theArkansas engineer with 30 years flood control experience takes the seat.
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William J. Gerry
Arkansas
Mississippi River Commission
Harry N. Phar
Arkansan
Dern
Senate
Robinson
Arkansans
District Tales of Long Ago by C. H. Harris
The graves of the French Five Hundred in Gallipolis and French Grant mark a enduring settlement. Gallipolis preserved its French character for a century while Ohio lawmakers did not name streets after its founders. The Public Square now a park, recalls comedies and tragedies of the early colonists and their loyal, hopeful lives.
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Gallipolis
Gauls
W. G. Sibley
Ioy
France
Ohio
Health Hints on Dental Care and Costs
Dr Morris Fishbein explains most people delay dental visits, many teeth decay before care, and costs vary widely by region. He notes only about a quarter receive regular dental care, while 75 percent spend little on dentistry. dentist-to-population ratios differ starkly across states.
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New York
Committee On
United States
New York City
Mississippi
California
American Legion Park Dedication and Local Socials in Glouster
The American Legion Park in Glouster was dedicated with Paul Tague of New Lexington delivering the presentation speech to the town and Mayor Park giving the acceptance. H A Rogers led the program as Post Commander with Mrs Fred Lee Tom hosting Child Conservation League guest night. Regina Gross and Robert King wed in a local ceremony.
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Glouster
Paul Tague
New Lexington
Park
H. A. Rogers
Fred Lee Tom
Child Conservation League
Women attend Shrine convention and house party
Mrs. W. B. Bentley left for Milwaukee for the Supreme Shrine convention. Mrs. John Preston, Mrs. T. L. Morgan, Mrs. Edward Schloss, Mrs. Dix Preston and Mrs. Bruce Wells were guests at a house party hosted by Mrs. Walter Brown. Jackson hosts activity while Belle Schloss visits Cincinnati. W. B. Lawrence begins remodeling on West Union Street for a wagon shop, Gretschens, and Fulwider Restaurant. Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae attendance noted with Helen Copeland and others.
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W. B. Bentley
Milwaukee
of the Supreme Shrine
John Preston
T. L. Morgan
Edward Schloss
Dix Preston
Bruce Wells
Walter Brown
Jackson
W. B. Lawrence
West Union Street
Elk Hotel
Roach Grocery
Lawrence Wagon and Buggy
Gretchen Brothers
Memories of the Golden Star Verse Remembering fallen heroes
Poets' Corner invites reader verses with name and address. The piece recalls wartime memories of the Golden Star, talks of troops, crosses, drums, and flags, and honors fallen soldiers with lines about dawns, flames, and a distant love. Athens Ohio contributor Ledaterwilliger Sams signs with R. D. 4.
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Walt
Ledaterwilliger Sams
Athens
R. D
Proper dental care cited as key to health
The article argues that closer alignment to ideal personal condition improves health. It notes many Americans neglect teeth care although U S dental care is generally superior to other countries.
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United States
World
Summer Sweeth BLGIN Here Today Katharine Meets Michael
Katharine Strykhurst, 20, befriends riding teacher Michael Heatheroe and resists an attraction as Zoe Parker and Gibbs Larkin clash with disapproving parents. Zoe's suicide threat leads Katharine and Dr John Kaye to intervene at a nightclub where tensions spill over. Zoe overdoses and Dr Kaye administers a treatment as chaos erupts.
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Blgin
Katharine Strykhurst
Michael Heatheroe
Zoe Parker
Gibbs Larkin
Zoe
Katharine
John Kaye
Skykhurst
Gibbs
Michael
Sally Moon
Sally
Dr. Kaye
Johnny
Katherine
John
Dr Kaye
Katharine Delivers Quiet News To Zoe Amid Turmoil
Zoe endures a painful heartbreak after learning her fiancé’s past and his seeming indifference. Katharine consoles and blames the older Gracia while Zoe laments a ruined future and pleads for help. Katharine refrains from judgment, noting mistakes are common and life must go on.
Public Forum Comments On Current Events
Editor notes invite signed short letters to the Messenger column from Athens County readers. A former resident argues that mining is slow but steadier than coal digging and promises guidance for those seeking work.
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Athens County
Neck of the Woods
Buat
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Granville
Mrs
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Pomeroy High School
Relston Russell
John Lutz
Nora D. Buchanan
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Robert G. Webster
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Adrienne Russell
Alien Chase
John W. Waddell
Pomeroy
Fourth Street
Edward Ebersbach
Lincoln Hill
Eath
Gabriel Richard
Detroit, Michigan
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Boston
Belle Schloss
Cincinnati
Alpha Gamma Delta
Helen Copeland
Grace Foster
Maude Walker
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Charlotte
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Poets’ Corner
Messenger
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Roanoke, Alabama
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