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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1935
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Ting Co publishes daily weekday editions in the afternoon with a large Sunday morning edition. Gordon K. Bush serves as publisher with Charles H. Harris as managing editor.
A critique argues WPA spending is inefficient and short sighted, noting direct employment favors material fabrication, the five billion dollar program misallocates funds, and the continued CWA odor haunts modernization efforts. It warns such plans fail to create lasting wealth and may increase unemployment.
The piece mocks Japanese insistence on explanations over an emperor pictured with notable figures like Huey Long and J. P. Morgan. It notes diplomats calmed the incident while American policy kept publication in check, suggesting growing Nipponese confidence and future global friction.
The piece contrasts dull daily routines with vivid outdoor scenes of streams, pine forests, and distant streets. It paints a tranquil, sunlit countryside mood amid a city scene with passing cars and unfamiliar license plates.
The article reveals President Roosevelt privately addressing Democratic disarray in several states. It notes invites to McAdoo and Talmadge, concerns over Ohio Iowa and Louisiana, and planned coast traversal by southern route with stops to boost Roosevelt Garner and Robinson in Arkansas and Uvalde Texas.
The director of the mint reportedly rejected Morgenthau's idea for new fractional coins. Objections cited mechanical hurdles and the need for a new minting system. Hearings were avoided to prevent banker concerns and because the bill was vaguely drafted granting Treasury powers beyond coinage needs.
The Labor Secretary Perkins is called the most publicity shy cabinet member. Despite Democratic push, three attempts to glean her life details were rejected by her secretary. Roosevelt’s oil message signals states may push production control via private pacts, met with industry skepticism.
The passage warns against risky habits during trips and vacations. It cautions about sun exposure, drinking from unknown sources, swimming after meals, contaminated food, and overdoing activity. It notes that even good food or unfamiliar schedules can trigger illness and that two weeks of strain may leave a traveler less fit.
A cyclone near Meigs County causes widespread destruction. Widow McComas is found dead about 200 feet from her home and Lizzie McComas, nine, is severely injured away from residence. Numerous farms, depots, stores, and rail lines suffer major damage including washed tracks and collapsed buildings. Debris and missing mail hint at broader regional impact with reports tying the event to storms in southern Ohio and central areas.
Ten years ago Mayor L A Koons sought re election in the August primaries. A large gathering of more than 28 Churches of Christ members from Airline Beech Grove Chauncey Glouster Greens Run Hooper Ridge Millfield New Marshfield Trimble Taylor Ridge Carbon Hill Bishopville Shawnee Hemlock and Nelsonville met for fellowship dinner to support Hiram College endowment. Emma Stout hosted a dinner for Daisy Parr. E D Cooley son Junior visited Columbus.
A column urges readers to examine their own role in democracy. It argues real danger comes from complacent citizens rather than external enemies. It asks if readers voted, discussed candidates, checked records, and opposed or supported officials based on merit.
A readers column features verse about a changing town society. The piece contrasts a sleepy locale with new billboards, a talkie theater, a high school replacing the old schoolhouse, and shifting social life including campus co-eds and graft concerns. The author signs as John Potter from Glouster Ohio.
Yesterday’s cartoon notes a Red Cross fundraiser in World War II style drives. Mark Dunkerson of Fontanelle Iowa donated a rooster sold for 11757.50 after 2730 bids. A Storm Lake goose fetched 4500 while William H Purdy of Greenpoint NYC is highlighted as an early national walking champion.
Jo Darien breaks her engagement with Bret Paul over his objection to her taking a hostess job at Crest Lake Inn, a resort owned by Douglas Marsh. At Crest Lake the pair navigate complex social pressure as Marsh probes Jo about her loyalty to film star Fragonet, with tensions rising amid romantic rivalries and a near drowning on the lake.
A collection of brief quotes from Mrs. Homer B. Cummings, Upton Sinclair, Senator Daniel O. Hastings, Edward Johnson, and Queen Marie of reflecting views on party life election risks liberal courage artistic creation and toil.
Dr Morris Fishbein warns summer brings higher risk of motor vehicle accidents upper leg fractures knee injuries and cuts from glass. Swimming, biting insects, contaminated water, sun exposure and dehydration pose dangers along with fever colds and pneumonia from outdoor activities.
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