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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
4
An American observer reports Moscow’s 230000 daily customers at the city’s largest department store, yet boots coats and pants are sold out in common sizes. The government blames retailer manufacturer relations for shortages, arguing private initiative keeps inventories responsive and customer needs met, unlike Soviet planning.
A organized drive begins in Glouster, Nelsonville, and Athens to fund expansion of the Boy Scout movement. Local leaders describe Scouting as educational, wholesome, religiously broad, and patriotic, building character, leadership, and citizenship for Athens County youths.
A terse note describes Ulae as fairly safe for now with no clear path for league action to sever Italy's balconies. The fragment signals a period of stability amidst a contentious public dispute.
Treasury seeks to lift silver value while amassing stock, aiming for 1.29 dollars and one third of gold. Congress authority guides policy, though inflationists hoped faster buys. Borah targets Hoover, Roosevelt trip notes hint at Illinois politics and Horner sidelined at Notre Dame visit.
The text suggests Kelly and Nash would back a candidate against their own party governor in a future primary. It notes Farley’s national group denying involvement in Illinois Democratic affairs while quietly aligning with the Kelly Nash faction, implying behind the scenes deals.
The text notes an upcoming Congress session will probe the American Liberty League and its backers. It also references Haile Selassie receiving guidance on war efforts and various quips about war and actors, with a tone of satirical commentary.
An editorial writer argues men hunt to be near the earth and flowers while noting many hunters dwell there. It mentions extensive furs in tropical Brazil and suggests the responsible party once served as an American book saygaman.
Miss Anne Simmerman of Gallipolis describes the German Ridge settlement history focusing on language shift from German to English, schooling in two languages, and a 65 year old German Lutheran church with a notable bell once rung from a tower taller before a partial top removal. The church and cemetery sites were donated by Frederick Klages, reflecting Mother Country design.
A long Public Forum letter from Millfield voices strong opinions on immigration, aliens in labor, and safety incidents. It references Irvin Cobb, vigilantes, the Morro Castle fire, and charged commentary on foreigners, seamen, and labor conditions.
After her parents die Dana Westbrook comes from abroad to live with her grandmother and clashes with half sister Nancy Wallace. Dana falls for Dr Scott Stanley, a young physician, while Nancy and Paula Long resent the match. Paula contemplates pills and jealousy as Dana and Scott wed, triggering a tangle of rival affections and hidden motives.
At the Athens East Side School Christmas bazaar and entertainment Wen zel Burke Fred Lee Helwig Raymond Latham James Overmeyer Jane Gill Helen Jones Grace Story Virginia Hoover Mabel Frost Clarice Shafer Hazel Neutzling Alice Robinson Carol Ruston Ann Beasley Mary McCune Joe Gill Don Rowland Edward Wise and Mrs Earl W Gardner led activities with PTA president Mrs Gardner. Thomas Collins elected post commander James K Rochester Post 140 G A R Logan. Zeath Hammon John Bagley John Krinn James Allen Dan Canfield also elected. Grace Phillips formerly Grace Duckworth of Gloucester owned a valuable Japanese tapestry given to her by a Japanese sailor. Mrs Phillips worked in Cincinnati internal revenue offices.
Poem by Leda Sams from Athens R D about disabled veterans bearing scars from war. It pleads for remembrance and aid for wounded soldiers, urging national sacrifice to brighten their lives and prevent further sorrow as Columbia and its veterans are honored.
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