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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1935
Page
4
The Athens Messenger prints daily afternoons except Sunday with Gordon K Bush as publisher and general manager and Charles H Harris as managing editor.
An Ohio special session will tackle a projected 85 to 100 million dollars in new taxes to fund schools relief and old age pensions. Sales and liquid fuel taxes expire year end and local districts cannot shoulder the burden alone. Heavier local taxes and ongoing borrowing are urged as the only solution.
The piece denounces a PWA policy requiring federal relief funds to purchase imports from abroad if cheaper, arguing it would undercut American wages, reduce U S production, and send taxpayer money overseas, blaming bureaucratic shortsightedness and costly thinking.
A cabinet textile committee report due soon rejects miracle cures. An anonymous member cautions against hoping for hat tricks and urges steady, shared effort to improve the industry and address workers' concerns.
Washington observers dissect Ohio's political tilt as Governor Davey lands a claimed twenty million public works award, while Black Committee actions expand corporate powers. Rumors swirl of Hoover’s possible Republican bid and Roosevelt crosscurrents. Will Rogers’ death evokes mourning for humor in politics.
A senator coins the Whale Oil Tax Bill after an amendment repealed a three cent per pound sperm oil duty. The nickname lingers though the amendment may be struck down. the measure targets major whales of business and industry, with whale oil noted as greasy.
A presidential scion faces arrest for speeding, prompting talk that stricter enforcement would have occurred in earlier eras. The incident underlines ongoing concerns about accountability for high-profile figures.
A curious historical note claims Roman surgeons used grapefruits in cataract procedures and recalls a modern joke about a billiard ball rendering Stepin Fetchit unconscious, raising questions about how tests or records would prove such events.
A reminiscence by W F Gibbs recalls Albany Ohio history from the Underground Railroad to centennial pageants. The piece notes Gibbs childhood education, neighbors, local families, and the 1876 celebration, ending with Atwood Academy memories and a forthcoming conclusion.
Poets' Corner features verses signed by Mary Margaret Eckels Nelsonville Route 2 Ohio with August reflections on harvest time and autumn, plus a London style quip from Ethyle D Campbell. Also a quote from Elsa Maxwell about family and politeness.
The column honors Bill Lake of Minersville Ohio describing him as a gentleman and four square man who ran life’s race with a helpful hand. Signed by J E Lake it notes the desire for brief letters to fit daily use and offers comfort that he is repaid in a better place.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley E Nice hosted a birthday party to honor Mrs Isaac Nice on her 80th anniversary. Mariette Covert, son of BR M Covert, leaves California to visit grandparents D C Cornwell. Pauline Danford heads to Charleston WV to visit a Chi Omega sister. Ohio University journalism plan offers students daily practical newspaper experience under publisher F W Bush and Prof George Starr Lasher.
A mammoth surprise party was held for Mrs. Faye Turner at Ed and Mrs. Carpenter’s home near Canaanville. Attendees included numerous guests and local residents as part of a community celebration.
Cartoon caption recalls Mayor Bossy Gillis of Newburyport Massachusetts jailed for a minor offense years ago. He notes the jail he served in was later put up for sale and quips it was the toughest jail he ever faced. He vows he will avoid such confinement again.
Essan Tan breaks off engagement with Bret Paul over a Crest Lake Inn hostess job. Jo heads to Hollywood with Fragonet, faces poverty and constant rejection while trying to secure work. She writes to Lolita Montez for help as Fragonet’s plans falter and time runs short.
Jo Darien negotiates a cashier’s office request and contemplates leaving Peter Fragonet. She vows to stay strong in Hollywood while weighing Fragonet’s insistence and her own uncertain future. Her funds run low after paying a week’s rent at Wilshire Boulevard.
Doctor Morris Fishbein notes babies lose heat regulation agility vs adults and heat more easily. He urges daily baths, light clothing, careful feeding, cooling milk, and mosquito protection to prevent irritation and illness in hot weather.
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