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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1936

Page

4

National Representatives Rates and Subscription Details

The notice lists John W Cullen Company Chicago New York as national representatives. Detroit advertising rates apply for home or foreign offices. Subscription rates are shown: carrier 1 cent weekly. mail Ohio rates one year four dollars fifty cents, six months, two dollars fifty nine. ten weeks one dollar ninety. four weeks fifty cents. one week one cent.

Ndrional John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Athens Ohio

One Reason for Cranks The CCC Conservation Demands Action

The writer argues for expanding CCC camps and foresters in Southeastern Ohio after the Hocking River rose ten feet during a heavy rainfall. They contend conservation efforts are long overdue, noting floods damage crops and land and praising CCC and foresters for recent gains while urging civic leaders to unite to expand long term protection.

CCC Hocking Forestry Ohio Cranks

Newspapers to Rescue Modern Adverts Aid Western Growers

The article argues that retail aided newspaper advertising can quickly absorb a surplus of unbought western peaches and stabilize markets. It highlights the American distribution system as a powerful, reliable channel where retailers and newspapers relay essential facts to the public, helping producers avoid financial ruin.

Pacific Coast

Tax Delinquency and Public Funds Across States

Data from the state tax commission shows Ohio counties could operate for years if they collected all delinquent taxes, totaling in the millions. The piece links tax refusal to a broader national trend of citizens expecting government gifts, noting Huey Long era spending and widespread public financing from federal aid.

State Tax Commission Ohio United States Huey Long Huey Longs

Marietta Remembers Pioneer Anniversary Tradition

The neighboring city of Marietta marks its one hundred forty eighth anniversary. On April 7 1788 pioneers landed at the junction of the Ohio and Oskingum Rivers. Descendants of first settlers in Washington County sustain the memory and traditions through an active pioneer association.

Marietta Northwest Territory Ohio Oskingum Washington County

Tax reform hints from Morgenthau and colleagues

Washington reports show Treasury Secretary Morgenthau recovering from grippe as House tax hearings wrap. Roosevelt and Morgenthau outline a corporate tax plan aimed at targeting excess profits, with exemptions to allow debt retirement and surplus buildup without broad tax hikes. Senate action expected to match insiders’ promises, though skeptics may wait for final language.

Washington Treasury Morgenthau Grippe Georgia House Committee Senate

Proposed corporate tax reform shifts burden to individuals

Internal Revenue Commissioner Helvering testified the plan would be equivalent to a flat 25 1 2 percent tax on corporations, masking a transfer to individuals. The current average corporate rate, including the capital stock tax, sits at 16.4 percent, making the proposed rise exceed Britain’s 22 4 12 percent rate, after its own cut from 25 percent.

Internal Revenue Helvering Great Britain

Unusual hearings precede tax bill with no concrete plan

The piece notes that no tax bill was considered under more unusual circumstances as generals fled, an author of the original scheme Oliphant avoided the load, and Colonel Helvering carried the burden before the House Committee. Hearings occurred before a bill was written, leaving witnesses unaware of exact talk.

Congress Roosevelt Morgenthau Oliphant and Helvering McLeod Oliphant House Committee

Borah Mulls Delegates in New York Bid Falls Short

Old guardsmen say Borah would have won delegates if not for opposing the party machine in New York. The Black Committee has enemies in the House for past actions. The $10,000 special counsel grant barely passed the Rules Committee. Moritz of Pittsburgh fields a challenge, backing Townsend Plan. Rumor swirls over a Lowden keynote, but Republicans deny interest.

Borah New York State House House Rules Committee Douglin Moritz Pittsburgh National Union For Social Justice Townsend Lowden

Marietta’s Pioneer Heritage Shaped Early Ohio Settlement

The article recalls Marietta as the launching point for the Northwest Territory's early settlers who moved into Washington Athens Hocking Gallia and Meigs Counties. It notes a planned 150th anniversary celebration in Marietta two years later and credits the city with sustaining pioneer traditions and national recognition.

Marietta Washington County Athens County Hocking County Gallia Meigs Counties Ohio Northwest Territory

Public Forum Letter Defends Jenkins Candidacy

The Messenger faces reader letters on the misheading and an omission from a prior Public Forum. A writer apologizes to Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins and requests publication of this clarification, stating the Forum was not intended to injure his re election bid and was in response to a prior column by William Jenkins of Coolville Ohio.

the Messenger Public Forum Mne The Messenger Congressman Jenkins Thomas A. Jenkins Congress William Jenkins Coolville Ohio

Poets Corner and Gethsemane Verses from Messenger Readers

Messenger readers contribute verses bearing name and address. A poem by Mrs. Chas Holdcrofts of Chesterhill Ohio urges kindness and hopeful deeds for the soul, while Mrs. Mary Wahl of Gloucester Ohio writes on Gethsemane and Olives Mountain, praising the risen Christ and prayerful submission.

Messenger Olives Mount Lord Mary Wahl Glouster Ohio

Quotes on liberty humor and education debates

The passage presents remarks on liberty, politics, and education. It contrasts views from GF. Rockefeller Foundation’s ex-president, Dr. John T. Tildsley of New York schools, and Constance Bkinner on what pupils should gain from schooling and readers judging by content rather than author reputation.

GF. Vincent Rockefeller Foundation Jonn T. Tildsley New York Constance Bkinner

District Tales of Long Ago Continued From Yesterday

A historical snapshot of Gallia Academy noting its chartered status a large fund strong buildings and staff. Officials include Judge Simeon Nash president and Edwin A Cooley principal with a list of trustees and local church leaders. The scene mentions daily packet lines serving Gallipolis and county officers.

Gallia Academy Simeon Nash Reuben Aleshire Franklin Care John Hutsinpiller Lewis Newsom Francis LeClerccq Edwin A. Cooley Nellie Cooley Alice Dwinnel Monasseur Paul Henking James Vanden Robert Black John C. Vanden William G. Fuller Henry R. Bell John T. Halliday H. J. Caldwell Walter Mitchell Presbyterian Church A. Davis Methodist Episcopal Church I. T. Miller M. E. Church EF. Gribbel Protestant Episcopal Church R. Brere Universalist Church Baptist Colored Baptist Colored Methodist Episcopal Daily Packet Lines Gallipolis Ohio Great Kanawha Cincinnati Wheeling Pittsburgh Charleston

Clean-up week starts in Pomeroy as Shakespeare Club begins

Ten years ago in Pomeroy members of the Shakespeare Club inaugurated a city clean-up week while Letart Potato Growers Club formed by County Farm Agent George B Kreitler. Other notes mention Twilight Baseball League planning opener with Sugar Bowls and teachers Miriam Watkins and Golda Ashworth visiting Athens.

Shakespeare Club Pomeroy Letart Potato Growers Club George B. Kreitler Letart Miriam Watkins Golda Ashworth Schools of Alliance Athens

Model Toby Ryan in Ad Campaign Work and Dining Out

Toby Ryan 19, a commercial model living with fellow model Harriet Holm, joins Hillyer Soap shoots through Duryea and meets Jay Hillyer. Harriet plans to marry Clyde Sabin while Toby navigates dates, flirtations, and party outings with Clyde and Tom Garside as publicity for her rising modeling career.

Toby Ryan Harriet Holm Atwin Toby Tim Jamieson Tim Harriet Clyde Sabin Clyde Bill Brandt Bill Hillyer Jay Hillyer Duryea Hillyer Soap Company New York Sally Model League Tom Garside Garside Virginia

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Health Hints And Diet By Dr Morris Fishbein

The article discusses proper vegetable cooking to preserve nutrients, noting rapid boiling, cooking with skins, and using cooking water in sauces. It highlights vitamins A B C sensitivity to heat and oxygen, and suggests cooking methods for various vegetables to retain flavor and nutrition. It also mentions corn, potatoes, and salads benefiting from added fats and dressings.

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Paul Mallon the Public Forum Poet’s Corner Chas. Holdcroft Chesterhill, O R. D Gethsemane Christ of God Father God Henry Kent Joseph Hunt J. H. Evans James Gartner Richard Blazer Twilight Baseball League Nelsonville Gleaners Christian Church Mary Helen Lee Grosvenor St J. O. Farich Tda M. Devore Lynn Haven Fla Mra Henry Bechtel Hyperion Club Frank Tedrow J. I. Pritchard H. Ila Heck J. W. Wood N. Hill E R. Hike Julius Fischer T. E. Wells Robert Jackson P. W. Hickman L. J. Eberle David Evana Vita Devore Flo Hutchins Elizabeth Inman Frances Scott Hotel Berry Athena A. FE. Algeo Ernest John Cross W. W. Kelley George Clark BY Laura Lou Brookman Nga Settee Ing Knight In Shining Armor Sabig Sabin Sa«bin Dar Iro Begin Office Ane Nove Lot Kho Elerti Port Verei Nigh Coal Hse DR. Morris Fishbein Bureau of Home Economics
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