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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1936
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Herald lists publishers and editors, announcing affiliations with major press associations and national representatives. It provides advertising rates, obituary notice charges, and subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery including weekly and annual options.
A Columbus man fined by a Logan magistrate for cutting Christmas trees from state forests in Hocking County sparks debate on public property rights. The article argues laws protect common resources like timber streams and wildlife from individual overreach and urges public understanding and enforcement.
The piece champions character over mere money metrics in credit, tracing Field’s postwar policy of trusting steady, honest customers and avoiding spendthrifts. It critiques modern credit agencies, warns that boom wealth can mask knavery, and extols integrity as essential to profitable business.
An opinion piece argues Cuba will soon be under a military dictatorship justified as advancing education. It warns of a lasting regime resembling Mussolini and Hitler, notes army officers teaching in schools, and predicts turmoil ahead as US aid fades. The writer cites a deposed republic hope and condemns the odds of change.
A newspaper item notes Joe Louis was hard to get along with when a recent acquaintance stayed with him only 26 seconds. It also mentions a dog that accepts little petting and acts as a nuisance in rare cases.
Washington analysts say the Federal Reserve Board sought to slow an coming boom by indirect means. They allege Secretary Morgenthau was used to announce the plan and that large banks favor early use of this tactic to curb lending.
A column blends quotations from Salvador De Madariaga and a Chinese proverb about happiness with playful notes on crowds as liquid, procrastination, and a jibe at the ex king praised by women for giving up a throne for love. The tone mixes aphorisms with light social commentary.
A compilation of holiday poems by Mrs. Millard Romind and Leda Sams plus Christmas Morning by Mrs. Vivian Pittman, reflecting on the Nativity, childlike verses, and Christmas memories set in Ohio and Union Furnace. The Paris hat fish bladder note appears as a light aside from Washington commentary.
An underground coal fire at New Straitsville resisted containment as flames spread beyond sealed entries. Despite expert help from Ohio and neighboring states, air cuts failed, smoke and heat hampered workers, and vast coal reserves burned for years. The piece notes a labyrinth of tunnels fueling the blaze.
Letters from Aquillas and Hysell urge Meigs County officials to fix muddy roads and provide sidewalks. The contributors complain about graders stripping grass, freezing thaw mounds, and neglect of their village while paying taxes. They request state highway crews visit the area to improve infrastructure. Dec 21.
A historical vignette recalls a humble Bethlehem dawn when the Christ Child was born, shepherds watched by night, and angels proclaimed the nativity, urging reverence for Christmas. Included are quotes from Margaret G. Thomas and comments about immigration and thought.
At the de Forest hacienda Thunder Mesa Pearl Sam de Forest dies with a knife in his throat during a Christmas party. Pearl Pierre asserts control while Bob, Betty, Ramon and other guests face isolation and a tense investigation amid a snowbound mesa.
In a tense drawing room scene Ramon Vasquez and Bob Graham speculate Pearl Pierre's hold on them and the girls. Pearl interrupts with calm claims that authorities will arrive soon, while Professor Shaw notes both de Forest brothers are relieved Pearl Sam is gone for different reasons.
A decade ago committee members Lloyd Evans G R Robinson Allard Hostetter and R W Parks organized the Nelsonville Rotarians Christmas party. Doris Henry guest in Madison Wis Miriam Watkins guest in Alliance. Mrs E C Bibbee high score. Ralph Parker led Athens County Christmas Seal sale. Community carol singing directed by C D Giauque.
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