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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1936
Page
4
Athens Messenger established 1826 by Bush Publisher with coverage from 1896 to 1928. The paper published one afternoon edition daily except Saturday and a Sunday morning edition by The Athens Messenger and World Printing 600.
The piece foresees budget battles between hard budget balancers and humanitarian relief supporters as the Roosevelt administration seeks funds for WPA and unemployment aid. It notes rising treasury receipts, broader economic activity, and a likely liberal stance toward the unemployed, with decisive cuts possible to relief programs.
A holiday period brings a high toll of deaths and injuries on crowded highways and in fires, with alcohol use and excess cited as factors. The piece calls for a national awakening to curb reckless behavior on roadways and during celebrations.
Professor Walter Barnes of New York University told a Boston teachers council that a sweet disorder in speech using slang is permissible and desirable. A vigorous, lively language benefits from occasional slang while remaining clear, he argued, and speech should stay free rather than overly proper.
A Detroit man faces a divorce suit alleging he beat his wife, with the plaintiff citing grounds of cruelty and household strife in the action launched this week.
Washington analysts say world political tensions and labor disputes loom largest over 1937. War risks would derail forecasts. current strikes in plate glass and maritime shipping cut production and threaten auto parts and steel, but excluding these dangers, the year could show notable improvement.
The article notes cautious January restraint from Washington but expects stronger momentum in February and March. It links higher wholesale prices since mid November to rising profit prospects, ambition, and expansion, with December price gains running around 83 to 83.7 percent of 1926 and forecasts 90 percent for February and March.
The piece notes rising worry among New Deal economists about a potential 1937 boom. It points to measures like Morgenthau gold buying, higher reserve requirements, and possible further increases as signs of efforts to curb a surge in demand and prices rather than stock market gains alone.
The piece argues Congress will resume bargaining with the executive, noting current off season independence. It recounts Chester Davis pressuring a Democratic Senator for AAA amendments, only to be reminded the senator’s son works for the AAA and deserves a raise. It predicts a price level boom.
The article rejects claims of conflict between Secretary Wallace and Professor Tugwell over tenancy policy. It notes Wallace’s December 16 testimony to the agricultural committee arguing $160 million a year is needed to hold tenancy constant, opposing Tugwellites who urged $50 million annually for tenant land purchases. The piece mentions a revised tenant program emerging from Senator Bankhead’s measure with draft plans for $50–100 million yearly for five to ten years.
Mussolini honors 95 provincial mothers with 5000 lire and a 1000 lire life policy. Other mothers share in the pride of pleasing Il Duce. Some wonder if his best gift would be world peace to spare Italy's babies from war.
Burlingham in Bedford Township midway between Athens and Pomeroy with about seventy residents. Pioneers faced isolation, scarcity of goods, and heavy forest work. coal mining began in 1856 and a large modern mine now operates on G. T. Henderson’s farm. The town’s first log cabins gave way to modern homes with electricity as progress arrived. Bedford’s first store run by Burlingame stood behind Clark Stanear t’s residence. today Burlingham hosts a general store and gas station run by TM. H. Burson. Once three saloons existed. a wagon shop and fulling mill were built nearby, and a flat-boat launched on Shade River to the Ohio. A wool-carding mill was added to the Burlingham steam mill in 1874. (Continued Tomorrow)
A compilation of two quotes: Albert Einstein on success arising from neighborly support and Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia praising imperfect happiness over oppressive perfection in Europe. The remarks juxtapose personal merit with political critique.
May 1930s era remark by Big Ten commissioner John L. Griffith warns that if colleges openly began paying players, the sports would not endure long, reflecting a stance against compensation to athletes in the era.
Judge Jonah B. Geldstein of Brooklyn denounces wealth as an admission ticket to justice, asserting equal treatment before the law regardless of funds. He stresses financial power should not influence judicial outcomes or access.
Gossip about the king's private life draws attention as King Leo pold of Belgium is rumored to be contemplating marriage. The claim centers on personal plans rather than official affairs, reflecting palace intrigue and public curiosity.
Chewelah Washington city council passes an ordinance requiring all youths to be off the streets at 8 PM. The curfew aims to curb after dark vandalism following complaints to officials.
The Earth revolves around the Sun in 365 days 5 hours 48 minutes and 48 seconds, completing one orbit per year.
The royal nuptials promise a smooth union as Holland prepares for a high profile ceremony. Officials and palace sources emphasize a celebratory yet restrained approach reflecting national tradition.
A thief stole a truckload of explosives in Washington DC. Police have found neither hide nor hair of him to date.
Two poems by Barbara Hankison from Nelsonville Ohio present seasonal verse. The first laments waning love under mistletoe and fading year while the second calls bells to ring out grief and welcome 1937 amid holiday imagery.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that enlarged inflamed adenoids from lymphoid tissue behind the nose can cause breathing difficulty chronic cough and frequent ear problems. Repeated infections may leave adenoids permanently enlarged, leading to mouth breathing and possible hearing disturbances in children.
W. T. Wood of Cleveland hunted on a farm south of Lodi and bagged two white birds identified as silver pheasants, a species usually seen only in exhibits.
The minute spore of ferns is barely visible yet millions are released by the plant. Despite this prolific release, only a small fraction survive to grow into new plants, illustrating the high attrition in fern reproduction.
At the De Forest hacienda Thunder Mesa a Christmas party ends with Pearl Sam de Forest dead, a knife in his throat. Pearl Pierre, eldest brother, has his brother's body moved to the chapel, then vanishes as the group gathers for funeral rites. Broken Shield the Indian servant watches the scene.
Ramon and Angelique flee as Pearl Sam’s missing arm is found in the ashes. They suspect Pearl Pierre murdered his brother and burned evidence while a wary Indian guard stands watch. Tante Josephine rages at smoke from the mesa as tension climbs on Thunder Mesa.
Miss Irene Watkins of Decatur visited her parents at 151 East State Street. Heirmer McAfee was chosen master councilor of the local De Molay Chapter, succeeding John Edwards. Other officers include Glen Vore senator councilor John Sigley scribe and John Edwards treasurer. Preston Foster, 11, of Glouster survived a dangerous carbon monoxide incident in a closed truck cab.
Twenty years ago Mrs. Herrold Prof. T N Hoover and Miss Rose spoke at the Pallas Club meeting at Mrs Friday s home. Emma Hixon and two nieces Helen and Hazel Morris visited Mr and Mrs John Hixon with Miss Margaret Rosser. Nelsonvil hosted by Mrs Edw Schiess Wayland Evans returned from a week in Lronton. Miss Louise Edwards went to Columbus to visit sisters Mrs J H Wing and Mrs G Kessinger. Mr and Mrs A E Faltloon traveled to Des Moines for a visit with daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs J F Stevens.
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