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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1936
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists publication details and staff roles with advertising and circulation affiliations. It notes subscription rates and obituary charges in a partial, damaged text fragment from the newspaper masthead.
The piece argues Edward contemplates leaving the Church of England after attacks by the Archbishop of Canterbury. It compares church influence to political power, noting historic strain, tithes, and public unrest. It cautions against opportunism and suggests people swing between rule and freedom amid global tension.
The article notes Japan’s growing hold on China's territories and Manchuria, Korea’s status, and other acquisitions that strengthen Japan against Russia. It argues that while readers see only scattered battles, these moves silently reshape maps, alliances, and world power amid rising Communism and Fascism.
In a midwestern city a long standing relief paradox puzzles authorities as WPA workers protest layoffs while some well paid colleagues keep jobs and spend on cars rings and furs. Administrator Hopkins vows to dismiss anyone with another income source to curb fraud and speed relief relief.
New York post office officials report letters addressed to Mr. Claus at the North Pole show children saying prayers, earning A grades, and obeying parents. The letters counter critics who claim youth decline.
In Washington, Interior Secretary Ickes faces internal liberal resistance over the Duke power case delay. A confidential memo by PWA lawyers urged him to attack the court, now revised to target power companies. National Labor Board actions signal practical routes around court reform, while Southern Democrats hedge on constitutional amendments. The National Consumers League supports a constitutional amendment, backed by Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt and Prof. Felix Frankfurter.
Attorneys fear Washington state minimum wage law for women may be struck as unconstitutional citing Adkins. The suit by a chambermaid seeks the wage gap, while hotel work argues for state regulation. A cabinet member predicts few resignations, joking it would take a team of horses to move them.
Chemists in the agriculture department drafted a pamphlet on wines to pair with foods but it was quietly shelved when Agriculture Secretary Wallace pocketed it. Lawmakers seek to calm Attorney General Cummings toward J Edgar Hoover, while Toner of Washington State quips about court opinions.
About 80,000 children enrolled in astronomy courses in Los Angeles may bring autograph books to note stars during sessions.
A friend plans to display a car cut in half after noting auto shows feature such exhibits. Various curiosities appear in the news with quirky phrasing about China’s Chiang, Hoover, egg production, and a dust storm geography class in Montana.
Poet's Corner features a child authored verse about Christmas stockings and Santa Claus. The piece from Hollister Ohio is signed by eight year old Anna Lee Brown.
A Christmas prayer thanks God for Jesus coming as a child and asks comfort for shut ins in illness or institutions. It asks for near grace, cheer, and healing of mind and body, praying the Redeemer be born anew in hearts this season. Read by Mrs. Coralind McFarland, Syracuse.
Gallia teachers to receive a mimeographed edition edited by the Works Progress Administration. The edition highlights county history from 1770 to milestones like Gallipolis incorporation in 1804, notable figures, and local landmarks. insights include Addison setups, Hannan Trace, and Our House visits by Jenny Lind and Lafayette.
IRVIN NANNA from Nelsonville signs a public forum letter recalling a Christmas hymn titled Nativity. The writer reflects on biblical prophecy, the birth in Bethlehem, and the nativity scene with Mary Joseph and the baby Jesus, urging readers to share the good news of salvation.
Teachers in Chauncey schools led the Christmas program with Mrs. Fannie King, Mrs. Fannie Rickets, Miss Emma Smart, and Miss Isabelle Smart. New church members at Plains Methodist included Ruth Darnell and others. Logan Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed Mrs. Willard Spranke as Worthy Matron and other officers. Scopes Trial era pictures appeared in Tennessee papers showing Bryan and Darrow. Millfield Christian Church committee for the Christmas tree included Mrs. H. O. McDaniel and others.
Mrs BE Morrison and son Joseph leave for two weeks in New York City. Austin Wood a Morgantown law student visits for Christmas with his parents J P Wood. Russell Finsterwald a Syracuse law student and Nelle Finsterwald a Byesville teacher visit their parents. Geoffrey F Morgan and nine Athens High School boys depart for New York City for holidays.
Bob Graham, a salesman stranded by a desert snowstorm in New Mexico, arrives at Thunder Mesa hacienda where Ramon Vasquez and Angelique Abeyta invite him to a festive Christmas party. Betty Welch captivates Ramon while Angelique eyes danger as Professor Shaw notes tense rivalries among Pearl John De Forest and his brothers Tante Josephine, Pearl Sam, and Pearl Pierre.
The scene unfolds as guests drift away while an uneasy mood lingers at Pearl John and her family party. Bob, Betty, and friends rally to revive the gaiety, revealing gifts from a lavish tree as stormy weather and elder coldness dampen the mood.
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