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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary text mentions a council and an advertisement in a Moroccan or francophone context. The readable items indicate a local notice or public posting, with names or places obscured and no clear event date or outcome. The fragmentary language limits precise reconstruction but suggests civic or municipal notices.
At Skyland Virginia the national conference on state parks overheard a clash over stone monuments carved in mountains. Gutzon Borglum defended such memorials as part of natural beauty while Tom Wallace of The Louisville Times condemned them as outrageous and inappropriate.
Anson Hubert Smith, longtime editor of a small-town Arizona paper, died after 53 years at the helm. He championed Colorado River development and earned Hoover’s praise as “the father of Boulder Dam,” seeing his idea become a monumental engineering project. His influence shows one man can shape national affairs.
The author praises CCC projects in Southeastern Ohio, noting many farmlands were degraded by erosion. Although benefits may not be immediately visible, ongoing tree planting and soil retention will protect future land value and reduce relief needs as wages support families.
A New Yorker Samuel Rosenfeld, aiming to defend a married woman, killed an innocent visitor in Atlanta, claiming to follow southern chivalry. He now faces murder charges. The piece notes that true southern chivalry should target the right man and protect helpless womanhood.
Dr. Donald A. Laird of Colgate University warns heavy meals divert blood to digestion. He says brain response slows and accuracy drops up to fourfold after noon, making afternoon work less effective. Morning study is advised.
Boxer Joe Louis vows not to shave until he loses his heavyweight title. The remark underlines his confidence amid era of wary champions and public attention.
A Milwaukee physician argues doctors are born gamblers. He notes patients take calculated risks with treatment choices and often mirror their doctors cautious optimism.
Washington reports General Wood of Sears Roebuck left the Roosevelt relief allotment board after two months. The agency, once praised, is described as a yes-board for the President and Hopkins, allocating little beyond chairs and a table.
The article notes that many board members feel exasperated and wish to follow General Wood into retirement. Meetings to allot millions of dollars are brief, often 20 to 25 minutes, with pre prepared project lists by the Works Administration. The President calls meetings, reads the list, and the board approves with little debate as the President cues support and the ayes win.
Board members from the American Bankers Association and city officials face pressure as allotments are rescinded after three meetings. Democratic lawmakers pursue donors tied to railroad and meat interests, including James A. McDonough and F. H. Prince, with no refunds from the national committee.
James Monroe Johnson, newly confirmed commerce secretary, tells staff to push ideas during policy formation and to stop opposing once a policy is adopted. He asserts continued dissent will be treated as insubordination, drawing cheers from his team and drawing a parallel to Roosevelt era practices.
Officials claim the bill clears up gold bond issues before adjournment while critics say it masks broader aims. About 120 million in gold bonds no longer accumulate interest, including 100 million of liberties issued between 1934 and 1935, with holders potentially seeking full gold value. The measure intends to render such forfeiture plans ineffective.
Secretary Perkins confronted General Johnson by phone over plans to raid her department. She learned her aide McGrady would aid Johnson only after reading about it in papers. The dispute ended with Perkins allowing McGrady to select some labor assistants for Johnson.
Research notes that Roman meals lasted three to five hours inspiring jokes about today’s service. The bakery strike in Cleveland raises bread supply worries while Marie Antoinette’s cake remark is cited as a historic analogy and a single person remains employed full time.
E McDonald of Athens asks readers who killed settlers at the Big Bottom site in winter 1790 and why. The note recalls the 1790 massacre of Marietta colonists at the Muskingum River blockhouse and invites local memories and facts.
Leonard Tucker of Athens argues that some clerks use unfair practices in pricing and card schemes while a few chain stores offer protections misapplied to limit charges. He depicts a penny price fight as symbolic of a larger struggle between worldly commerce and Christian righteousness. He ends with a plea for Christ’s rule on earth. June 28.
Elderly Mr. BE V. Wolf of Lower Plains shares district memories from its youth. Tales center on John Wetzel and his sons, famous Indian fighters, including Martin who escaped captivity, and Lewis and Jacob who outwitted pursuers after river crossing. Wetzel rifle crack ends turkey call lure.
Dr Morris Fishbein notes bending the floor touch exercise common to daily routines can cause back strain in older adults. Improper seating, inadequate glasses, bed springs, and mattress issues also contribute. He advises proper seating, pillows, mattress support, muscle tone, and treating constipation for relief.
An 1892 feature recalls Alexis Clermont, aged mail carrier from 1832 to 1836, who trekked 240 miles on foot from Chicago to Green Bay, averaging eight miles daily. In his 80th year he wore the buckskin suit of his pioneer days.
Victor Strykhurst learns Katharine has married weeks ago to a riding instructor now living quietly with him in the desert. Violet Gill and Isabel reflect on past and present loves as Katharine’s marriage sends town gossip into high gear while Bertine and Lida debate fate and reputation.
Fragmentary remarks discuss youth employment and President Roosevelt. The garbled text references a country club, a Chicago University president, and concern over dangerous actions, but key facts and context are missing.
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