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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1936
Page
4
National Representatives John W Cullen Company lists offices in Chicago New York Detroit and Cleveland Advertising rates of application at Home or Foretan offices Nominal charge for obituary card of banks Entered at Athens Post Office as Second Class Matter under Act of 1909
Ohio officials meet in Columbus to discuss municipal finances and a fiscal lobby. The piece argues state and federal tax growth has crowded out local funding and calls for reduced government spending and elimination of waste to restore tax sanity.
A columnist describes a new taxi service where two drivers shuttle a drunk passenger and the car home after calling Central. The system, tested in several cities, could reduce drunken driving and casualty tolls nationwide.
Since 1933 economists warned revival must include durable goods. The fall gains center on railway equipment with rising locomotive and rail orders. Pullman announces two lightweight streamlined trains, 17 cars each, worth about 3 million dollars, suggesting solid, lasting prosperity.
The Social Security Board in Washington faces trouble confirming ages as workers give false ages to keep jobs. Now it also uncovers people using false names including ex convicts, actors, and businesswomen, complicating identity verification. Shakespeare’s line about names echoes in this administrative struggle.
Petty thefts have surged through Athens County and nearby areas with items taken from homes outbuildings filling stations and businesses. Police are puzzled and blame sometimes young boys who have been detected and punished, but many cases remain unexplained and unsolved.
Washington observers say the economy push will be modest with three large expense items Army and Navy relief and debt interest unlikely to shrink much. WPA funds run out January 20 and PWA funding stays at about 300 million, while calls for more business leaders may follow President Roosevelt’s return.
TVA leaders are divided over a proposed grid system amid ongoing talks with utility executives. David Lilienthal and Senator Norris oppose the plan while others acknowledge the agency will soon have more dams and power than markets can absorb. Congress contemplates a 70 retirement age for Supreme Court justices, a change Somers doubts will pass.
Congressmen press for final choice of senator Glass as chairman of either the Appropriations or Banking Committee. He remains Appropriations chair, the key post for access to funds. Wagner is set to lead Banking, a move joked to trigger banker heart failure.
In recent weeks Athens homes have been entered by youngsters, stores looted of small items, filling stations robbed for change, and rural farmers robbed of poultry, fruit, meat, and livestock. Officials urge locking homes and maintaining watch dogs in outlying districts.
National Youth Administration directors across 14 Midwest states report the wild boys and girls of the road have diminished as the economy improves. They credit better business conditions, CCC camps, and NYA efforts for reclaiming wandering youths, marking a hopeful sign of prosperity.
Poet notes gift of God in Bethlehem and urges sharing gifts to the poor. Delbert A Romine of Rutland Ohio signs. Then a poem about King Edward choosing love over crown, praising God and love, by Annie McIntyre Barto of Nelsonville Ohio.
A Christmas poem recounts Santa as a young man visiting Bethlehem after following a bright star. He finds the manger cradle of a newborn, shares gifts with Mary, and departs with joy, leaving an impression of caring on the infant’s family. ANNIE McINTYRE BARTOE, Nelsonville Ohio.
Joseph J. Lane a Civil War veteran from York Township was the first to enlist in Washington County Pennsylvania. He later moved to Perry and Athens Counties living in Buchtel and Nelsonville. Henry J. Ley born in Germany worked in iron mines at Buchtel after stints in Akron. Thomas M. Linton from Maryland came to Hocking Valley in 1848 and served in the 22nd Ohio and 18th Ohio regiments, marrying Emma Tedrow. Colonel Thomas P. Marshall a Nelsonville coal operator commanded Iowa troops and marched with Sherman to the sea. John P. McGill a Nelsonville merchant and former Union Army veteran worked later as chief telegrapher for the Hocking Valley Railroad.
Ten years ago the Logan to McArthur road was formally opened after seven miles of work linking Hocking and Vinton counties. The event coincided with a dinner in Middleport honoring Dr. W S Martin and Charlies A Fowler, and social activities included a Christmas program by the Women's Music Club with Constance McLeod presenting a paper.
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs Harry H Wharff of Guysville celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The C W E M of the Christian Church met at the home of Mrs C B Beverage on N Congress Street. A disastrous fire swept the Silas Dew Building housing the Home Furnishing Company on Court Street ruining a large stock of furniture. Dr L G Bean left for New York City to take a post graduate dentistry course. Lindsey V Sprague of Chauncey received a letter from English boy Robert Polgrrave describing war area conditions.
In a small town, Marcia Canfield and Helen Waddell explore a new shop plan while confronting restlessness about purpose. Tony Stellicci asks Marcia to help mail letters to his sick father, giving Marcia a concrete objective amid memories of Kendrick and recent town turmoil.
Dr Morris Fishbein outlines that over 3 million U S schoolchildren may have defective hearing and advocates regular screening using electrical tests plus ear nose and throat care. He discusses tinnitus causes including congestion infections and wax, noting most cases are self limited and some involve muscle spasms. aging and blood pressure may worsen symptoms.
Mrs J A Douth formerly of East Branch now of South Zanesville visited friends in Glouster and Morgan County last week. Protracted meetings at Spencer Ridge Corning Church of God and Millerstown continue. H C Weaver Millerstown butchered nine hogs eight months old that dressed 300 pounds. Frank Tippie of McLeish died after brief illness. burial at Beech Grove.
Opera star Rosa Ponselle wedding with Carle A. Jackson, son of Baltimore mayor Howard W. Jackson, after a decade seeking a romantic and sentimental husband. The ceremony took place on Sunday in New York.
A list of performers in a broadcasting showcase includes Ted Husing Doris Kerr Jack Fulton Helen Traubel Fred Astaire Gene Arnold and More. Musicians from Kemp Olsen White City and various orchestras present selections with varied acts and guest appearances.
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