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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
4
National Representatives Conn W. Cullen Company, Chicago New York Detroit announce advertising rates on application at home or foreign offices. Nominal charge for obituary card of thanks etc. Office as second class matter under act of 1918 Athens Post Office.
The piece argues that both parties share the burden of mounting debt as deficits grow and taxes may rise. It cites forecasts of continued deficits, promises of no new taxes, and calls for budget restraint while warning that the masses will resist higher bills.
A new survey on the 1935 railroad industry reports no passenger deaths in the first eleven months, freight traffic at 310 billion net ton miles, and a 2,903 percent rise in passenger miles over 1934. Net operating income was the highest since 1931, though Class I net income remained 1.9 percent of investment as costs climbed.
The piece notes university campaigns urging safer driving among teens and young adults, highlighting Yale's student pledge to drive at moderate speeds, stop for signs, and avoid risky passes. It cites broader concerns about unemployment figures, building activity, and optimistic hopes that driving campaigns can reduce auto accidents.
Paul Mallon discusses a 103 percent December industrial production figure from the Federal Reserve Board. He explains the number reflects a 3 percent rise over the average Decembers of 1923 to 1925 due to shifted production seasons in autos, steel, glass, and textiles, not a true sustained normal level.
A line notes that 1935 industrial output reached 90 percent of the 1923 24 25 averages, marking four years of recovery from the 1932 low of 64 percent. Experts expect continued gains but anticipate a slowdown as auto production declines impact steel glass and related sectors with December gains likely to reverse in the coming months.
Late February 1795 near Brennerhasset Island Jonas Davis from Massachusetts is killed by a hunting party of Indians and an adopted Negro. Four Little Hocking men pursue the murderers from Gallipolis toward Symmes Creek, facing about 40 attackers before retreating. The chase crosses Raccoon Creek and ends with Gallipolis aid. the pursuit spans nearly 100 miles and marks one of the region’s longest frontier chases.
Poets' Corner invites poems with name and address. Night falls in vivid imagery from Dorothy Kuntz of Pomeroy Ohio. Pomeroy Bend Friends evokes river light and friendship from Annie McIntyre BartO of Nelsonville Ohio.
A coroner's inquest in Fort Wayne heard evidence that frosted windows of an old sedan may have contributed to a grade crossing accident in which eleven members of the Marion McBride family were killed near Grabill last Friday.
Report notes the United States hosts more than 60 distinct mosquito species across various habitats. Authorities highlight diversity in Aedes and Culex groups and potential public health implications.
CHAS F. DAVIS argues in January's column that Sweden's monetary strategy, abandoning gold in 1931 and pursuing stable money, spurred recovery and employment while Italy and Germany clung to gold standard policies leading to shortages, war drives, and unemployment. He criticizes Mussolini and calls for broader monetary debate.
The article lists inaugural events in Hocking County including the first marriage Thomas O Neil and Nancy Lee on May 4 1818 the first census in 1799 with twenty two residents the first county commissioners meeting on April 25 1818 the first probate court in 1852 the first white child Rebecca Pence the arrival of Christian Westenhaver in 1798 the first tavern keeper Mullenhour and the first brick house built by Abraham Bitcher in 1852 later used as the county courthouse.
Julia Craig, a secretary to George Woodford, agrees to sing for Tony Latta on his gambling ship after a tense meeting at the municipal wharf. She accepts $40 a week including room, risks aboard the fast water taxi to the ship, and faces uncertainty about life at sea while Cintra Lee and Amy Sanders influence her decision.
Dr Morris explains that infant malnutrition stems from insufficient intake or poor absorption. Poor nutrition weakens immunity, increases infection risk, and can become life threatening if weight gain stops.
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