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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1936
Page
8
In Scan Joce State College, Pegasus members reject an aspirant's manuscript titled King Solomon's Immortal Song of Solomon read by President Raymond Wallace. King Solomon's work is the focus of the rejection. The scene shows campus literary culture and authority in action.
The review highlights Charlie Chaplin in a modern factory setting with a berserk scene of feeding an automatic machine and a golf playing monkey wrench. Paulette Goddard appears as the leading lady with a skating bit amid the film's studied goofiness. It’s billed as Chaplin’s return to form after five years.
Betty Gibbs and Roderick tease Junior about a secret discovery on a mountain trip. Mrs Gibbs bans adults from attending a special dinner surprise while Junior and family anticipate a dramatic reveal. Dicky teases with a promise to share a joke before dinner.
On a mountain trip, Dicky tells a joke about Junior refusing to look at sights. Betty, Roderick, and Junior react with mixed feelings as Junior unexpectedly describes the trip. Katherine and I tease out bows and arrows to surprise the children at dinner.
The Plaines High School plans its annual Wieh seohew. to be published since 1922 by Senior Class members. Editor in chief Katherine Varnes. other editors named include Shirley Buffington, Charles Netoon, and Victor Meckle. Freshman and junior student lists and activities noted. A Seventh Grade vs Sixth Grade basketball game ended 7 to 4 in favor of seventh grade. Conference notes on Mrs. Ben Harrigan and a birthday party for Mrs. Margaret Adams.
An editorial urges caution before Ohio enacts unemployment compensation. It argues for thorough study and data on unemployment, and questions about federal payroll taxes, state control, costs, and potential consequences for workers and businesses.
Dirk finds a mysterious passenger, Mannie Jackson, who probes his motives and hints at underworld schemes. They discuss a glamorous actress Nora Lane traveling under a false name and plan a drink before dinner as the cruise mystery deepens.
Notice announces Frank McCann of Albany Ohio appointed Executrix of Mary McCann Blake deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated February 7, 1936. Probate Judge M Johnson of Athens County signs.
The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Case 16179 Effie Patrick plaintiff versus George Sommers et al defendants. On February 4 at 1 30 PM the sheriff will sell at the courthouse door Athens Ohio the real estate in York Township fraction 7 section 14 town 12 range 15 Ohio Company’s Purchase containing 41.15 acres more or less appraised value set by the county surveyor. Sale proceeds go to satisfy the order of sale in partition issued by the Common Pleas Court. Sheriff Charles Stratton. Attorneys Woolley Rowland. January 17 two thousand fifty.
The Federal Housing Administration announced a plan in which the Reconstruction Finance Corp will purchase insured mortgages to stimulate new home construction nationwide. This setup seeks to expand lending and accelerate housing supply through federal coordination.
Mexico City reports President Lazaro Cardenas prepared for a special session of Congress to push a measure reforming laws by extending further privileges to workers.
Cambridge note quotes Dr. William H. Robey approving moderation for alcohol tobacco tea or coffee to avoid heart disease. Rural free delivery vehicles travel about 406 588 800 miles yearly with an average of 38 miles per car daily.
Nelsonville council adopts ordinance to issue 9000 for paving and grading streets and alleys with annual interest tax outside ten mill limit. Bonds dated Dec 1 1935 bear 4 percent interest, mature 1937–1945, and funds go to sinking and interest payments.
A large London transport cam announces plans to retrofit its fleet of about 6,000 buses with diesel engines as placements become necessary. The statement cites organizational changes and upcoming equipment deployments to meet operational needs.
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