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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1936
Page
4
National Representatives Joan W Cullen Company based in Chicago New York Detroit advertise rates on request at Home or Foreign offices Nomina charge for obituary card of thanks etc Reiered at Athens Post Office as a Second Class Matter under act of 1914.
Athens officials urge cooperation to clear traffic nuisances this year. Proposed rules aim to curb two hour parking on busy streets and curb double parking for deliveries. Plans call for brief in and out spots and use of outlying streets to ease congestion this townwide effort.
The article argues that river water seeping into Coshocton waterworks shows broader stream pollution problems nationwide. It warns contamination affects livestock and domestic use, calls for long term cleanup, and notes growing realization that waste cannot be dumped into flowing water without consequence.
In Southeastern Ohio districts schools closed for three weeks as feet of snow blocked roads. Neighbors aided the sick and aged through subzero weather while coal truck drivers and mail carriers worked tirelessly. The frontier spirit endures amid isolation and hardship.
A man was attacked by tigers during a Detroit circus event. Spectators and staff restrained the animals as emergency crews treated the injured person. Police opened an investigation into animal containment and circus safety protocols.
Washington reports France fears German participation in a London naval accord while Britain presses for a broader pact with Germany. Paris political maneuvering, Hitler Il Duce outreach, and Italian German Austrian pact chatter shape French public stance. Rush Holt critique of a West Virginia WPA director prompts partisan turmoil in Congress and WPA offices nationwide.
Upstate New York farm leaders who backed the Borah bandwagon have shifted seats in the Borah parade. They told close allies they doubt Idaho’s favorite can win the nomination and are seeking a credible second choice in whom they have confidence.
A political historian asserts it is historical fact that Ohio GOP bosses never lose in primaries. He claims leaders choose a candidate who will win nearly everywhere except a few delegates near Cleveland and notes most local Republicans expect Landon or Vandenberg as the nominee.
The record hints at a court martial tale buried in defense briefs about a 1932 company scheme to secure a War Department surplus goods contract. The group then pursued an amended contract, but details were never entered into the record or publicly discussed.
Congressman Palmisano, based in Baltimore, keeps 6 to 8 office hours daily and insists federal agencies will only be cut with Congress’s will. Secretary Ickes is quoted as saying agency reductions won’t occur in a campaign year, while the FCC row heats up but stays controlled. Also notes China and the silver standard via K. P. Chen’s World Trade article.
A Soviet female parachutist notes that in her jumps she has never seen any sign of a Divine Being and hints she may attempt a longer delay in future hops.
A Michigan man poured kerosene on his clothing and ignited it. A safer method noted is to hug the furnace for warmth.
The season approaches with a girl choosing between listening to guidance or wading through slush. This brief note hints at the changing expectations and practical hurdles awaiting students as winter ends.
A witty remark mocks politicians for overtalking soil conservation, implying they act as if unaware of practical land issues. The line critiques rhetoric over action in environmental policy debates.
Agnes Kincade of Athens R D 4 writes in the Public Forum asking how displaced workers not counted in WPA programs can feed and clothe their families. She urges readers to consider the plight of unemployed citizens in these times and questions the fairness and honesty of current aid.
Mildred Williams of New Plymouth Ohio questions church attendance among Christians and asks why older members deny Sunday evening activities. She notes two strong churches with no lights Sunday night and urges commitment to Sunday School by young people while criticizing delayed engagement and slackers.
In early Athens County settlers faced land seizures. Magisterial Alvin Bingham and Sheriff Silas Bingham arrested Menour, a French Canadian horse thief, after a night surround and entry into his loft hideout. Menour was taken to Marietta, convicted, and later killed by an Indian in Sandusky. The Binghams, natives of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary Army and helped forge law and order in Athens and Amesville.
Middleport residents awoke to a fire that levelled a grocery store perched atop Middleport Hill owned by Mrs Emma Owens. The town’s musical and social clubs reported events and officers including the Middleport Music Club program with Dorothy Humphrey Samuel Gaines and Charlotte Gaines, while Red Cross leadership saw Miss Irma Stanfield resign after four years as Athens County head. Local groups such as the I M N Club hosted gatherings at Mrs Jesse Finsterwald home with hospitality duties by Blanche and Dell Finsterwald. A George Washington spelling bee featured Mrs Val Davis as Martha and Mrs Ida Brown as George. Birthday festivities marked Mr Harry Graham’s 22nd celebration with guests including local families and neighbors.
Highy Study Circle met at Mrs A M Lewis home with Mrs D J Evans as leader. Miss Blanche Parfitt and Miss Lola Spies sang four duets with Edna Parker accompanying. Civic improvement talks were given by Mrs B N Hobson, Mrs Evans, Mrs Hewitt, Mrs Johnson, and Mrs Harvey. A surprise party for Virgil Snyder at 31 Central Ave drew Mildred Jennings Naoman Black Hazel Walker Lillian Bardin Marie Bardin Jannette James Elizabeth Nagle Hazel Colley Edna Black Bessie Dixon Lulu Chesser Florence King Blanche Maple Della Black Quinnie Jones Verrice Wolfe Alta Lynds Myrtle Snyder Mr and Mrs D L Jones Walter Musgrave Russell Maple Dean Headley
Norman Hillier jokes about headstands to promote scalp blood flow at the National Beauty Congress in New York City. George H. Dern criticizes religious prejudice as un-American. Gen. Hugh Johnson notes liberal attacks on the Supreme Court opposing federal power.
Jane Weston begins a three week ocean cruise after receiving a travel mag editors ticket. She meets Dirk Strom a penniless rescuer who joins Nora Lane a jewel carrying star under an assumed name. A detective warns of a jewel theft plot as passengers mingle amid a famous diamond heist and rackets aboard.
Jane repairs her image in a stateroom and walks into the Venetian Room where Tino’s flattery turns the bar scene glamorous. Dirk, Nora Lane, and Snowshoes observe as the Kokinor diamond remains a tense undercurrent beneath nightlife aboard the ship.
Messenger Readers submit a Poets Corner verse about feeding birds and welcoming spring. The piece recalls watching birds at a feeder, sharing stories of God’s care, and ends with Nelle Bell of Athens Ohio signing the poem.
Introduction of liver and stomach wall extracts into diet helps treat pernicious anemia. The outline emphasizes liver as a key item, with regular blood counts to monitor effects, and includes other iron rich foods and fruits.
The health note reviews cottage cheese composition per 100 grams with roughly 21 percent protein, 1 percent fat, 43 percent carbohydrate and high water content. It highlights good digestibility and protein in the form of casein, suitable for adults and children in normal condition.
A fragment lists dietary guidance including portions for vegetables like spinach and tomatoes, limits on fats and dairy, cautions on sugar, and suggestions on starches and beverages. It mentions daily allowances and emphasizes moderation in oils, dressings, and sweets.
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