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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1936
Page
4
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The piece notes dogs have become a big, costly industry in modern households. It cites daily feeding bills, vet care, collars and harnesses, canned food, and licenses, yet affirms the emotional value of dogs. It compares past and present practice and argues costs are justified by companionship and loyalty.
The state faces 5000 to 6000 youth cases annually costing nearly 1 million dollars. A proposed Michigan plan would unite churches, courts, schools, police, civic leaders and government in a cooperative drive to keep youth on track, with national interest and acknowledgment of the broad delinquency issue.
Washington report notes the 1930s House appears calm yet secretly riven by revolts against leadership. Burns and lieutenants curb caucus moves while members seek patronage and district perks. Outlook forecasts a Senate shift on taxes and retained windfall levies amid party unity aims.
Safety’s Three E’s plan from Milwaukee emphasizes Engineering Enforcement and Education to cut car deaths. Milwaukee reports 11.1 fatalities per 100000 versus national 28.5, with lights islands and street redesign, education efforts, and 90 percent traffic violation conviction rate. The nation turns to Milwaukee for guidance and the public is urged to cooperate.
An economist from the University of Wisconsin argues a farmer's life offers better food health wealth and welfare benefits than city living. He urges urban fathers to set a farm oriented example for their children and for the nation’s future. A Colorado boy was found after a dust storm.
The lobbying bills by Black and Smith appear dead due to conflicting positions. No lobbying legislation is expected this session. The housing act will be continued with no slum clearance or low cost housing. Wheeler promotes BASING POINT BILL for publicity. The FRAZIER LEMKE and inflationary legislation, the thirty hour week, and food and drugs measures are dying. The relief bill may reach 1.5 billion but form is uncertain. ANTI CHAIN STORE BILL likely to pass at adjournment.
The article notes the push to adjourn Congress blocked by leaders who killed a Maverick adjournment motion while favoring the tax and relief bills. While awaiting those, stray committee ideas clutter formal action and routine appropriation work lags. A possible recess for conventions looms, seen as politically dangerous by the administration.
A French scientist warns of a rapid apocalypse while playful lines ponder France paying its share and Europe debating cellophane wrapped goods in treaties. A medical expert promotes champagne for hiccups, and a rye dog the punchline question.
The statement links inflated promises with de flated performances and argues that the world needs a cure for loneliness while noting that good criticism spurs good work. It presents a compact reflection on accountability and motivation.
A reader blasts WPA workers, condemning the Brain Trusters and winter road work delays. The letter defends foremen bids, argues the emergency program misused funds, cites bird houses as campaign props, and criticizes weather rules and the flood impact.
The column includes a verse by Mrs Mary Wahl of Glouster Ohio about faded joy and renewed lilacs. It also features a note on how scholarships influence college hiring, plus a critical letter criticizing WPA wages and relief investigation practices, signed Coolvilla R. D. 2 March 31.
Miss Marie Jewett of Athens acted as toastmaster at the Alpha Gamma Delta banquet held at Hotel Berry ending the province convention. A reception followed at Mrs. C. M. Gill's home. Distinguished attendees included Mr. Edward W. Cullums Sr. of Charleston and Mr. Fred Hedges of Cincinnati. An interdenominational sunrise service was led by Dr. A. Y. Wilcox Rev. M. E. Chatley Dr. Daniel McGurk and Rev. W. W. Ludwig at the church.
Miss Mabel Coe traveled to Toledo to teach in public schools. Beatrice Pennell hosted Sunshine Class members. Beta Theta Pi auxiliary officers were elected with W. H. Herrold as president and others in roles. Mrs. Duncan Doughner visited relatives Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cotton. Mrs. O. W. Stout of Coolville visited her brothers Mr. C. W. Lawrence and Mr. H. S. Lawrence.
Toby Ryan a 19 year old commercial model meets Tim Jamieson and waits for his call while Harriet Holm stays nearby. She lands an on location magazine shoot with Marty Hiatt and art editor Dwight Frazier, traveling to Long Island for a boat scene with Dick Alper and Mrs Gregg.
Officials of the American Public Health Association urge greater use of fish in the American diet highlighting vitamins A D and B E found in flesh livers roe and oils. Iodine varies by species with clams scallops soft crabs and lobsters in different amounts. Nearly 90 percent of U S fish comes from Pacific and Atlantic waters. refrigeration is vital for interior markets. Salmon leads canned fish with 290 million pounds yearly. salt cod and smoked fish are Maine and Massachusetts and Maine California dominate sardine trade from France Portugal and Norway.
The health columnist explains thyroid removal reduces gland function and hyperthyroid symptoms may persist as the body readjusts. With medical tests a doctor can assess deficiency and prescribe treatments to restore balance if recovery takes longer than expected.
District Tales chronicles Mt. Hermon in Bern Township Athens County a site noted for beauty and history. It recalls William Bardin who settled in 1516 Betsy Anders Marietta wife, and early merchant Smith of Bartlett. It also notes Dickey Hill wells farm and George Selby of Portsmouth famed hunter who never missed a shot.
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