Athens Messenger Family of Staunch Newspaper Pioneers
The Athens Messenger records its long history and key figures from 1825 onward, noting publishers Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K Bush, manager Charles H Harris, and editor roles. It lists professional affiliations including the Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulation, with advertising and obituary notice mentions.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & G CO
Gordon K Bush
Charles H Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Ohio Dailies
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
John W Cullen Company
New York
Start Here Cooperation Aims At Ohio Dam Projects
Farmers and others should cooperate with the FERA to build small dams in this Ohio district to raise water levels, conserve moisture, and provide stock water. Native materials are urged, with CCC already constructing similar structures. The effort targets erosion, loss of tillable soil, and flood prevention to safeguard future farmland and pasturage.
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FERA
Ohio
CCC
Fishermen Seek Clarity on Ohio Conservation Funding
Athens anglers return from a weeklong fishing trip frustrated by scarce stock and rising costs. They urge clearer state reporting on how conservation funds are used and whether increased license fees are needed to stock streams and meet growing demand.
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Ohio
Ohio Conservation Department
Feet in the trough fuels campaign fights over relief
The piece argues federal relief dominates the 1930s campaign, with drought and crop loss depressing farmers and jobs. It claims relief outpaces work, fuels political advantage for officeholders, and prompts widespread spending while bonding funds run dry.
No One Knows Roosevelt’s Big Plan From White House Talks
Washington reports that President Roosevelt has privately met about 60 business leaders in six weeks, staying tight lipped about the aims. Analysts suspect a broad plan to stabilize money policy and possibly devalue silver alongside gold, with an October 24 Banking Association speech and a looming Congress message as key milestones.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
American Banking Association
Congress
Elk Fork Church Fire and Local Halloween Events
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Elk Fork Church near McArthur after a leaf bonfire at George Putnam's home drew the fire department and a large crowd. The same issue notes Halloween parties, sorority pledges, Marietta High beating Athens 7 to 6, and a fuel economy record car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Elk Fork
Mc.Arthur
George Putnam
West
Carpenter Street
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Roosevelt to press bankers on Romania policy at White House
Article notes the president will speak privately to convention leaders at the White House about Europe and Romania. It cites King Carol’s fragile position, Queen Helen, and Dowager Queen Marie seeking Britain’s aid, with tensions echoed in Romania’s political drama.
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Continental Hall
White House
Roosevelt
Romania
Carol
Alexander
Helen
Marie
London
George
Final Defeat of a Disease Vaccine Nears Completion
Scientists at the Pasteur Institute have perfected a yellow fever vaccine. Reed and Noguchi risked their lives in the epic campaign. American researchers Andrew Watson Sellards and Hans Theiler from Harvard Medical School played prominent roles in vaccine development.
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Pasteur Institute
Reed
Noguchi
Andrew Watson Sellards
Hans Theiler
Harvard Medical School
About Your Children About Your Children
Olive Roberts Barton advises on child eating habits stressing balanced meals and careful food combinations. She cites research on orange juice with milk, notes idiosyncrasies with certain foods, and suggests gradual dietary variety, boiling or baking over frying, and avoiding excessive starch.
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Frederic H. Bartlett
Why We Resigned From Athens County Infirmary Welfare
Rev. V Ahlbrand of Chauncey explains in a letter to The Messenger why he and Mrs. Ahlbrand left their welfare work at the Athens County Infirmary. He cites health issues and pressure from Mr. Daugherty plus claims of abuse and friction from residents. He says he remains interested in the old, helpless folks despite stepping back.
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the Messenger
Ahlbrand
Athens County Infirmary
Daugherty
V. Ahlbrand
Chauncey
Hard Lines and Water in Athens Softener Debate
In Athens the author laments how hard water reddens women hands and questions the city council’s stance on a water softener project. The letter, dated October 14, voices concern that voters may reject the softener plan and mocks the impact of hard water on female appeal.
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the Messenger
Sinus Infections in Children Need Careful Attention
Dr. Morris Fishbein notes sinus infections in children are common and can stem from bad colds. Diagnosis via X ray helps reveal cloudiness. treatment includes suction to remove secretions and nasal medications. Home care includes syringes and a faucet device for suction, bland nasal oil, rest, and a diet rich in vegetables. In severe cases vaccines may be used to boost resistance.
New Frontier: Wallace Urges Pioneering Across Nation
Secretary Wallace argues the New Deal is a first step toward a new national task as America must become pioneers again. He calls for a balance among farmer worker capitalist and consumer, reorienting attitudes while reviewing AAA history and the need to adjust trade and tariffs to restore agricultural exports. Also notes 33 percent of British merchant ships are foreign crew and 43,403 East Indians aboard.
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Henry A. Wallace
AAA
Wallace
The Strangest Accident on the Great Lakes
Yesterday's cartoon details a June 6 1982 incident as the speed boat Miss Redemption collided with the Coast Guard vessel CG 8000 at over 40 mph. The impact cut the CG in half but caused no fatalities despite severe damage to both craft.
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Great Lakes
Coast Guard
Criminologist Sid Griff Probes Cathay Case in Riverview
The detective Sidney Griff pursues leads in the Cathay murder mystery. He contacts Dr. Cooper and Attorney Fisher while visiting the Cathay mansion and encounters Carl Racine of the police bureau as a potential informant.
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Dan Bleeker
The
Blade
Charles Morden
Sidney Griff
Morden
Frank B. Cathay
Cathay
Mary Briggs
Griff
Riverview
Riverview Chronicle
Charles Fisher
Oess
Fisher
P. C. Cooper
Doctor Cooper
Mr. Griff
Cathays
Medical Board
Doctor Amstead
Cathay Mansion
Racine
Carl Racine
Mrs. Cathay
Grif
Ffeur
Sidney Grif
Fragmentary quotes on diplomacy and fortune from scholars
A jumble of quoted remarks about Washington, Japan, and Soviet figures plus a policy critique. It mixes a Soviet quote from Yakhontoff, a professor’s note on ME publication, and a philosopher’s aside about money and fortune.
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Washington
Japan
A. Yakhontoff
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