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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1936
Page
4
Obituary notice offered with a nominal charge and card of thanks. The Athens newspaper lists subscription rates: one year 4.50, six months 2.50, ten weeks 1.00, four weeks 0.50, with weekly carrier and mail options in Ohio. © 1918 act and standard newspaper associations referenced.
A group of Tennessee Valley area electric utilities seeks court relief to restrain TVA expansion amid a constitutional challenge. The petition argues federal power support distorts competition, misleads consumers, and taxes private investors while TVA uses water power.
The article explains mine sealing cuts air flow into old workings, preventing sulphur water and stream pollution. Engineers cite experiments in Pennsylvania and elsewhere showing water remains fresh and pure when air contact stops. It notes bleak scenes at sealing sites and the danger of abandoned coal mines to water life.
The piece argues that the American Way, led by Governor Alf Landon, is the cure for unemployment and economic ills. It emphasizes working for higher wages, distrust of centralized power, and preserving liberty, urging support for state and local governance over distant federal control.
In this column Paul Mallon compares Hitler's naval bluff to Britain's wary stance and notes the German show of force while Spain crisis plays out. It then examines Soviet interrogation methods, recounting how confessions are engineered through threats and promises, with implications for international diplomacy.
Shigeru Kawagoe, Japanese ambassador to China, invites General Sung Chep Yuan of the Hopei Chahar Political Council to seek Japan's financial and technical help to exploit North China resources. The envoy broadcasts the general's apparent agreement, noting China faces coercive options under Japanese occupation.
Rickshaw men were turned down by Mayor LaGuardia on a proposal for a race from New York to Asbury Park. New York scientists have developed a transparent model of a human being. Bedford Indiana sees an early winter as moss forms on trees, a result of old political jokes making the rounds.
The article recalls a man who spun 80 thrilling yarns to chill bloods, Germany drifting liberal, American boys not jailed for smuggling marks at the Olympics, and fathers advocating self governed households where each man chooses for himself.
Gallia County settlers petitioned for Meigs Township and formed Harrison in 1816. Early residents include Frederick Bickel, Benjamin Williams, William Littleton, John Roadarmour, Vernon Northup. first settlement in 1806. first child Hannah Dewitt. George Waugh built the first grist mill in 1845. Cornelius built the first sawmill in 1855 on Big Bull Skin. Reverend John Strait preached from 1831, organizing Baptists in 1833. Mad Ann Bailey once lived there. descendants remain.
Poet Mary Margaret Eckels invites Nelsonville residents to the first Sunday in September for the Connett Home-Coming. The event features a shared meal, a full day program, and a message of peace happiness and love from the minister. All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy.
A collection of historical sayings includes London churchman Dr. W. R. Inge opposing a British led alliance with America, former U S ambassador James W. Gerard denouncing nonvoters as traitors, and barber John Brookman reflecting on a dying man’s beard.
The Public Forum invites signed letters and inquiries on current events. Marion Welch of Rutland Ohio asks Editor Messenger for the name and author of a poem excerpt claiming it as part or all of The Gospel of Labor.
The article explains the rise of electrical hearing devices and stresses the need for medical evaluation before selecting a device. It notes that some devices fail or harm hearing if misused, urges public education to reduce stigma, and compares the testing process to eyewear fitting. It also contrasts non electrical aids like ear trumpets with small portable amplifiers and warns against non specialist sales. It ends with a cost comparison between daily schooling and prisoner maintenance.
Molly faces captivity with Brent and Louis in a woodroom as Winnie’s betrayal frees a chance at escape. Brent disarms Louis during a tense poker game and binds him while Molly guards with a pistol. Black returns and orders Molly to go with them as the Milford girl’s motives unfold.
Ten years ago in Logan area social notes include Mrs. Fred Heine hosting Embroidery Club dinner with numerous members and guests. A conference of twenty seven Christian churches met in Logan with Rev Scott Mossman presiding. Adcock family reunion held at Rising Park, Lancaster. E S McCune elected Republican County Central Committee chair. Auto wreck damaged the Schrappe vehicle at Enterprise.
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