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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1934

Page

4

3 Executive and Judiciary What You Should Know About the Constitution

An overview of the U S Constitution paragraphs Article Two to Article Six. It explains presidential election methods, powers of the president as commander and treaty maker, the Supreme Court and federal courts, and the supremacy clause. It notes equal rights among states, fugitive slave return, state admitting new states, and ratification by nine states. Next: The Bill of Rights.

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The Town Bully and Government in Business

A op-ed style critique argues that government involvement in business drains private enterprise, raises taxes, and bankrupts nations. It asserts politicians are the government and urges keeping government out of business to preserve jobs and incomes for citizens.

Grandmother of the Russian Revolution Dies Near Prague

Katharina Breschko Breschkowskaya known as grandmother of the Russian revolution dies in a Czech village near Prague. Blind and deaf at about 90, she spent over 50 years in czarist prisons for anti autocracy activities. Her life spanned tsarist oppression to the revolution’s triumph.

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Roosevelt Support Dropped in Private Poll Says Rumor

Washington report notes a confidential sample poll by a national magazine showing Roosevelt's share falling from 61 percent to about 50 percent on a 10 000 vote recheck. The vote remains private and analysts doubt the results justify a full new poll. Also, rumors place Frank Belgrano of California as a likely next national commander, seen as nonpartisan in practice.

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Administration debates a two-step tweak to Federal Reserve Act

Wall Street hears rumors of a Democratic backed plan for a Central Bank but officials doubt it. Treasury insiders favor two Fed reforms a veto over governors and an open market committee to control credit without a new central bank.

Wall Street Morgenthau Brain Trusters Congress Treasury Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve System

The Ghost of Czarism and Russia's Revolution

The text reflects on how Russia's 1917 revolution replaced czarist rule with Communism, sidelining loyal opponents and reshaping the national order. It notes the czar’s death, exile of nobles, and the unpredictable, often destructive force of initiating a revolution.

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Safety Drive Expands in Ohio With Schools and Legion

A statewide safety education program for road hazards returns with the State Highway Patrol, local officials, the American Legion, parents and service clubs. It emphasizes school speeches to reach youths, aiming to influence drivers through children, with nearly half a million people reached last year. Continuous, unified effort draws new agencies to build safety consciousness among motorists.

State Highway Patrol American Legion Ohio

Twentieth annual Pomeroy Baptist Association session in Albany

The event opened with an introductory sermon by Rev. R. W. Pierce. County records show cigaret taxes totaling 5 525.07 dollars. Rev. C. M. Bond served as advisory secretary for the Ohio University Y M C A. Mrs Lindley V Sprague of Chauncey vacationed in Detroit Washington and Niagara Falls. Edward Vernon and wife visited Washington New York and Niagara Falls. Frances Foster hosted a bridge party for her guest Martha Waring of Washington.

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Teaching certificates awarded to six individuals

Teaching certificates were awarded Mary Cotter, Mary Phillips, Carrie Shingler, F. J. Christman, A. E Christman and Henry H. Norris. Four patients at Athens State Hospital were asphyxiated by poisonous gas while silaging in a new metal silo. Charlies E. Witt, son of Mrs. C. E. Witt, leaves to enter Staunton Military Academy. Mrs. Henry Hatch and Frances return from a trip to Cleveland Niagara Falls and Lorain. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Moore host a dinner for M. D. Hughes leaving for Cambridge Mass to attend Harvard University.

Mary Cotter Mary Phillips Carrie Shingler F. J. Christman A. E Christman Henry H. Norris Athens State Hospital Charlies E. Witt C. E. Witt Staunton Military Academy Henry Hatch Frances Cleveland Niagara Falls Loraine

Growth of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

The article traces the rise of orthopedic surgery from harness maker roots to modern reconstructive techniques. It notes ambulation and immobilization through casts, re education with swimming pools, and the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation as a model of state of the art rehabilitation led by a presidential participant.

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Fireclaims seven Lunsford family members in 1878 Carbon Hill tragedy

In February 1878 a fatal fire in Carbon Hill Ward Township Hocking County claimed seven Lunsford lives as father and six children perished after the mother fled with the youngest. The father died in a second story rescue attempt. Survivors were two family members and the remains were buried in Carbon Hill. The passage also notes early Ward Township settlers including O D Jackson, J H Javinson, John Lyons, and J B Shaw with War of 1812 service and local pioneer ties.

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Public critique of religious showmen and radio preachers

John P. Scott of Pomeroy criticizes zealots like Albert Teeester and Reverend Cadle for preying on emotions and money. He notes televangelists and radio evangelists amassing wealth while families suffer, highlighting the need for discernment despite widespread religious appeal.

About Your Children: Clarifying Words for Parents

Olive Roberts Barton argues parents should explain school vocabulary to children to build understanding beyond rote exams. She recalls learning words like grazing and commerce with help from her father while noting explorers and administrations were not clearly defined in lessons.

Olive Roberts Barton Simon Dad Thomas Carolinas Cartier and Magellan Cabots Washington

Burns Joins Barons Aids Relief Pitching In 1982

Denny Burns signed with the Birmingham Barons in 1982 to relieve strained starters. In his May 12 debut he beat Memphis 7 6 after facing two batters. Two days later he pitched two games in a double header against Little Rock, totaling nine batters faced and earning wins.

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Boots Delays Marriage as Russ's Death Echoes

Boots Raeburn, eloped years earlier with Russ Lund, awaits legal and emotional closure after his motorboat death. She debates marrying Edward Van Seiver, a wealthy suitor, while confronting past loves, family worries, and living with her motherly guardian, Mrs. Raeburn, as the story tracks money, status, and romance in a New York setting.

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