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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1936

Page

4

Obituary and Subscription Rates Listing

The notice lists staff roles including Gordon K. Bush as Publisher and Gender and Charles H Harris as Managing Editor. It notes associations and postal classifications, then provides subscription pricing: by carrier 15 cents a week. by mail in Ohio one year 4.50, six months 2.50, ten weeks 1.00, four weeks 0.50, one week 0.15.

Gordon K. Bush Charles H Harris John W. Cullen Chicago New York Detroit Athens

Brakes on World Trade Endanger Global Markets

The author argues that European and African tensions led by Hitler and Mussolini threaten world trade and profits. War danger, stalled money markets, and unstable peace impede a return to normal commerce, hurting U S workers and economies. Only an amicable settlement can restart trade and payrolls.

Hitler Rhineland Mussolini Africa Europe Germany Far East Japan Soviet Russia United States

Better Days Ahead After Lindbergh Kidnapping Crime Era Ends

The piece argues the Lindbergh murder ended hero worship of criminals and shifted public mood away from praising gangsters like Capone and Dillinger. It notes federal pursuits, and a long awakening to crime’s impact on families, predicting a healthier mindset ahead.

United States Hauptmanns Capones Dillingers Lindbergh New Jersey Dillingerers

Hollywood Challenge On Messages In Motion Pictures

When Will Hays warns of a line between films with a social message and those pushing propaganda he stresses the industrys social duty to the public. He says about 80 million Americans are touched by cinema and producers must craft programs with common sense and care.

Will Hays Hays

If the Manhattan Elevator Strike Continued

The note imagines a world where a prolonged Manhattan elevator strike would end the traditional no dogs rule, potentially allowing St Bernard dogs with brandy casks in apartments.

Manhattan St. Bernards

Washington cherry tree season raises ax-wielding fears

After the publicity the pitcher received from the dollar-hurling feat, it might be wise to beware of ax-wielders during the Washington cherry tree season.

Washington

Indian Merchant Offers Fabulous Reward for Sleep

An Indian merchant offers a large prize to anyone who can put him to sleep. He may pretend a medical issue like appendicitis and let nature take its course, suggesting a dramatic or risky ruse for the payout.

Inside Washington Signals About Flood Control and Campaign Tactics

Congress leaders dodge publicity on budget bills as Roosevelt plans limits on flood control funding and pork laden appropriations. Landon gains momentum amid a rumored nationwide mail driven organization dubbed The Chain Letter Campaign. Japanese maneuvers around Mongolia spark talk of future troop movements and a cautious view on imminent hostilities.

Washington Roosevelt White House Army

Secret pact links Tokio Berlin on war timing

Authorities hold a one sided arrangement: if Japan attacks Russia, Germany need not join immediately. if Germany acts, Japan will move at once. The understanding, considered highly important, suggests Japanese aggression wouldn’t trigger a world war right away, but German aggression would.

Tokio Berlin Russia Germany

Mussolini Involved in Austrian Conscription Move

The best informed say Mussolini influenced Austria’s conscription act to pressure Ethiopian sanctioning nations and to violate the Treaty of St Germain. Observers compare it to legal breaches by Hitler and foresee new treaties authorizing such violations, akin to the London naval treaty.

Rome Vienna Mussolini Austria

Government urges shorter hours for industry workers

The government calls for reduced work hours while night guards at Federal Prisons commonly toil up to 12 hours daily. In some locales guards work nine days out of ten and one prison reports seven days a week. Congress still employs page boys under 16 despite child labor concerns.

Congress

Psychology and Philosophy Dominate Congress Speeches

A congressional session trend sees the word psychology last year and philosophy this year used by speakers in both Houses. Stenographers note speeches begin with remarks on the psychology or philosophy of legislation, allowing speech without subject details.

Congress Priser

Dayton Doctor Advises Salt to Beat Heat

A Dayton physician urges salt intake to prevent heat prostration. He does not specify amounts but says a grain for every campaign statement should suffice.

Dayton

Smithsonian says age lengthens nose and broadens mouth

A Smithsonian authority notes aging changes facial features while suggesting no rival for legendary figures Durante or Joe F Brown, reflecting on lasting influence amid finite life.

Smithsonian Durante Joe F. Brown

Police seek thieves who stole 13 cannonballs in Connecticut

Police investigate a theft at a street corner in a Connecticut town where 13 cannonballs were stolen. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward as detectives pursue leads.

Connecticut

Letters Attack Leaders and Wonders of New Deal

The writer denounces political and industrial leaders for alleged lies about the New Deal, criticizing Alfred P. Sloan and General Motors while arguing unemployment, work hours, and class grievance. He contrasts GOP opposition with Roosevelt policy and warns of future hardships for the rich if recovery stalls.

Alfred P. Sloan General Motors Roosevelt Park Avenue Paris Willie Hearst Dupont Pdupants Wil

District Tales of Long Ago in Gallipolis Directory

A preserved 1871 Ohio River directory recounts Gallipolis post Civil War notes including population claims, city officials, and factory industry. It describes the 1700 French settlement misled by the Scioto Company, land purchases, county organization, and local infrastructure such as woolen mills and gas works.

Wiggins & Weavers Frank Woods Gallipolis Pittsburgh Cairo Lil Harve de Grace New World Scioto Company Alexandria France Ohio River Kanawha Kanawha River Chickamauga Raccoon Ohio Company Gallia County J. G. Damron L. J. Langley Charles Menager William Nash W. S. Newton Waddell, Blazer & Co Union Woolen

Fresh guy and fashion world collide in Toby’s entangled life

In a bustling social world Toby Ryan, a 19 year old commercial model, navigates flirtations with Tim Jamieson while her roommate Harriet Holm settles a marriage plan with Clyde Sabin. Toby faces a stalking moment, tests for a photo job, and dinner with Bill as their ambitions in advertising and buying drift toward uncertain futures.

Toby Ryan Harriet Holm Toby Tim Jamieson Tim Harriet Clyde Sabin Clyde Duryer's Bill Garbo Duryea

Quotes From Public Figures Sparked By War Era Debate

A selection of opinions from public figures includes W Thorne on Eden and Hitler marriage, Albert Napoles on prison reform, Lillian Mendel on a heart balm suit, Will Hays condemning vulgarity, and Toyohiko Kagawa urging spiritual wealth over wealth. The notes reflect diverse views amid wartime discourse.

Lillian Mendel

Circula Romanus Latin Club at Nelsonville High School

Read about activities at Nelsonville High School with members Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Nellie Dailey Thelma Mills Charlotte Acker Rebecca Sharp Mary Devol and others. Notes include Mrs Arthur Boyles recovering from surgery at Holzer Hospital and Helen Townsend visiting from Youngstown. J P Wood spoke at the Presbyterian Brotherhood on My Views on the Old Testament.

Circula Romanus Latin Club Nelsonville High School Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Nellie Dailey Thelma Mills Charlotte Acker Rebecca Sharp Mary Devol Margaret Vorhees Esther Healey Ralph Fleck Thelma McGiffen Helen Sharp Marceline Wallace Ethel Jones J. P. Wood Presbyterian Brotherhood

Athens to house state brick plant employing 5300 convicts

Announcement stated Athens will host a state brick plant with a 5300 convict workforce. Ohio University Girls Glee Club staged the operetta Wild Rose led by Helen McKay Helen Pickett Louise Cable Leora Shilling and others with Grosvenor McKee directing Violet Patterson at the piano and J Newman Hizey as concert master Clinton Biddle the sole male cast member. Mr and Mrs L F Jones plus daughters Pauline Elizabeth visited Glouster. Mrs F P Phillips hosted the Athenian Art Dooking Club and Mrs Tom Stewart of Nelsonville visited relatives in Logan.

Ohio University Girls Glee Club Helen McKay Helen Pickett Louise Cable Leora Shilling Frances Carr Grace Fults Mary Skinner Teresa Caruthers Nelle Herbert Adair Kesling Marzuela Richards Florence Perfect Helen Correll Clara Wiegel Mary Kerr Alta Cherrington Grosvenor McKee Violet Patterson Alexander 8. Thompson

Health Hints And Diet By Dr Morris Fishbein

Health Hints discusses canned vegetables safety and nutrition noting sterilization in cans and proper storage. It covers common canned items tomatoes corn and peas, drying of beans and peas, and new quick freezing methods for beans corn mushrooms peas and spinach. It also compares leaf vegetable proteins with beans and peas and mentions the soy bean’s complete protein.

How to safely squeeze a pimple to avoid infection

A pimple is a localized infection in the skin. To prevent spread apply an antiseptic over and around the lesion before squeezing and again after. Use sterilized gauze to blot out the pus as it is released to avoid spreading the material.

Vegetable nutrition and mineral content overview

The text discusses carbohydrate forms in vegetables, noting starch predominance and sugar levels in some, and explains that laxative effect relates to fiber. It emphasizes minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper as essential nutrients supplied by vegetables.

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