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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1936

Page

4

Athens Lil Messenger Publication Details and Rates

The Athens Lil Messenger 1825 1896 1928 publisher details. print editions by Athens Messenger Herald Printing Co Gordon K Bush. Charles H Barris editor. Memberships with AP, Ohio Select, Audit Bureau. United Press representation. Advertising, obituary charges. postal status. subscription rates by carrier and mail including yearly and shorter terms.

Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K Bush Charlies H Barris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Obie Cullien Inland Daily Press Association United Press Ational John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Athens

Northwest Ordinance celebrated as foundation of the region

The Northwest Territory’s Ordinance of 1787 is hailed as a foundational charter akin to the Constitution. The State Journal highlights its six articles, including religious freedom trial by jury habeas corpus and no slavery, and notes Marietta as the first settlement driving its realization and future statehood for five states.

Northwest Territory Ohio State Journal State Journal United States Harrison the Elder Harrison Abraham Lincoln Ulysses S. Grant Rutherford B. Hayes James A. Garfield William McKinley William H. Taft Warren G. Harding Marietta

Foreshadowed Bicycle Tax Sparks Public Debate in Columbus

The column argues that Columbus bicycle taxes preview broader tax hikes aimed at all residents. It warns that levies shift from pockets to public costs, suggesting rising taxes will affect parents, property owners, and ordinary citizens as government expenses grow.

Columbus

Looking Back Ten Years At 1926 Television

The piece notes August 1926 events such as Gertrude Ederle swimming the English Channel the Hall Mills case and Warner Brothers first talkies. It cites Will Hays and a range of renowned musicians. It asks readers to infer television’s future from that distant past.

Gertrude Ederle Hall-Mills John Gilbert Warner Brothers Will Hays Philharmonic Orchestra Mischa Elman Efrem Zimbalist Martinelli Anna Case

Deserves Reward for Tenacious Izaak Walton League Project

The Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League has kept alive a plan to build a summer resort and fishing place. A dam would create a lake on a large well timbered farm soon, with access via adjacent state land. Funds are scarce but a few thousand dollars could finish the dam and frame a retreat for outdoors lovers.

Athens Izaak Walton League Rasely State of Ohio

Roosevelt cuts trip as crisis in Spain looms

Washington reports President Roosevelt halted his drought tour to address a dire Spanish crisis. State Secretary Hull planned further rest as officials weigh European tensions. Observers say Mussolini may not strike. diplomacy may overstate war risks.

Washington Roosevelt Spain Mr. Roosevelt Hull Virginia Ocean Hyde Park White House Pacific Atlantic Phillips Messrs

Roosevelt advisers hint at campaign motive for drought trip

An alarmed caller group heard a counsellor suggest a political campaign might be involved in the President’s drought visit. The piece notes advisers questioned the trip as unnecessary, while detailing arms exports to the Dutch East Indies and China, and the role of oil and British influence in the Far East.

Roosevelt Dutch East Indies Netherlands State Department Britain Shell Oil Company Far East New York San Francisco U. S Philippines China

Army Entry Rules Tighten Tests for Artillery

The selection criteria for military induction are becoming stricter with a focus on proving caliber, especially for artillery enlistment. Officials indicate tougher assessments aim to ensure recruits meet demanding service standards.

Campaign Year Reflections Stir Public Affairs

A reflective survey touches on prohibition efforts, dress of politics in Chicago, and shifts in safety and conservation trends. It notes drought region ballots, pedestrian protection linked to federal preserves, Balkan coups, and an eastern candy catalog. It mentions Italia fleet expansion and Primo Carnera potential enlistment.

District Tales of Long Ago Concluding Tomorrow

Indignant marching men urged Lord Dunmore to unleash the army against the Redmen after frontier murders along the Ohio River. General Andrew Lewis had won a victory at Point Pleasant, but the army was dismissed at Fort Gower and sent home through 300 miles of forest. Read the continued discussion as leaders drafted a declaration in October 1774 and rhymed it for easy memorization.

Lord Dunmore Ohio River Andrew Lewis Point Pleasant Fort Gower George Iiii Ohio Valley Old Northwest

Nelsonville W. C. T. U. Picnic Plans Update

Mrs A L Barker led devotions at the Nelsonville WCTU annual picnic. Plans were made to entertain LTL members led by Miss Redempa Sines at the September meeting. Marion Morrison and two children Arminta and Bobby visited relatives in Pomeroy. Dallas Briggs of Akron stayed with his mother Mrs Charles Briggs on W Union St.

A. L. Barker Nelsonville Redempa Sines Marion Morrison Arminta and Bobby Pomeroy Dallas Briggs Akron Mr. Briggs Charles Briggs W. Union St

Goddard Family Reunion Opens Athens Institute Attendance

Mrs Edison Cooley and two sons visit Columbus and Buckeye Lake joining Miss Beasie Cooley as the Goddard reunion begins at W R Goddard's country home. The Athens County Teachers Institute lists numerous attendees from Athens and Nelsonville including J W Grover and Ethel Anderson among others.

Edison Cooley Columbus Buckeye Lake Beasie Cooley Columbua Goddard W. R. Goddard Athens County Teachers’ Institute J. W. Grover J. H. Comstock Ethel Anderson Anna Shafer James L. Pickering Fred W. Jordan Bertine Everett Blanche Moler Mabel Leifheitz Jennie Price Fanny Mattison Elma White Claire Weiher Annastia Collins Mary Devlyn Brooks Shields Elmer Finsterwald Anna K. Price Harvey Cone Ida B. Devore Nellie Finsterwald Belle Schioss Ethel Gibbs R. Wright Gaynelle James Vivian Kelley Grace McKee Catherine Spencer Ella Murphy Elizabeth Murphy Maude Verity

Infantile paralysis treatment and prevention updates

Health columnist notes current infantile paralysis activity in the United States with rising cases in Alabama Tennessee Georgia and Mississippi. Discusses nasal spray research options under physician guidance serum therapy for early stages and the role of orthopedic specialists in reducing paralysis effects based on international and U S findings.

United States Alabama Tennessee Georgia Mississippi United States Public Health Service Denmark Ann Arbor Mich Chicago

Quotes On War Risk And Social Change From 20th Century Figures

A compilation of historical quotes spans topics from courage and risk to antiwar sentiment and gender equality. It includes remarks attributed to Adam and Eve era wisdom, King Edward VIII, Judge Graber, Welfare Commissioner Lee, and notes on rose taxonomy.

Golden Girl's Double Is Mystery in Missing Molly Saga

Brent Stuart learns Molly Milford, thought dead, may live in a look alike who appears in a note. A wild afternoon ends with a stranger delivering a cryptic message as police chase leads to a dangerous web of deception and ransom schemes.

Molly Milford Brent Stuart Molly Brent Wick Ross Nelson Ferguson Ferguson Whittaker Frenchy's Simpson Donna Milford Molly Darling Stuart Mr. Brent

Star fish on spot at Buzzards Bay plan

Mass scientists collect 10 000 star fish dye them blue and release them to study migration habits. Plaster is made from anthills natives in South Africa.

Buzzards Bay Mass U.P South Africa

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