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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1935
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Baldnling Co publishes weekday editions with Sunday mornings. Publisher Gordon K Bush and Editor Charles H. Harris list memberships and services. Subscriptions: by carrier 15 cents weekly. by mail Ohio rates 4.50 yearly, 2.50 half year, 1.00 ten weeks, 50 cents four weeks, 15 cents weekly.
The nation rejects a second Roosevelt term as belief in his leadership erodes. Critics blame his New Deal approach for dependency, rising dissent, and distrust among governors and legislators, while economic improvement begins despite ongoing political volatility.
The obituary honors John Halliday Cline highlighting a lifelong record of constructive business and civic work in Southern Ohio. From boyhood he pursued ambition and creation, with energy and vision driving his efforts to improve the community.
Paul Mallon analyzes the Roosevelt era spending up to May 31 1935 detailing regular expenses emergency relief and defense costs. He notes interest on debt and war related outlays exceed one fifth of total expenditure and discusses potential changes to bank reform and monetary policy standoff.
The piece outlines sharp disagreements among major powers. It notes Soviet aims for a Baltic navy parity with Britain, France backing Soviet demands, Mussolini planning to seize Ethiopia in October, and potential Axis collaboration against Austria and Baltic states. It also mentions Britain and the League of Nations, Eden, and domestic U.S. debt resentments.
In Western business circles the Cline name stood for service and progress. A Middleport drug store pioneer expanded into several states and helped develop the dairying industry. Known for civic leadership, he gave freely to uplift neighbors and associates, leaving a memory of sterling worth and public spirit.
Readers encouraged to submit signed letters to the Public Forum column. Writers should keep contributions brief to fit multiple items per day.
A letter to The Messenger rails at taxes and "constitutional rights" while mocking judges. It quotes historical figures and narrates debates from Lancaster in 1828 on railroads, then critiques amendments, big business ties, and the idea of amending or overthrowing government. W. KITTLE, Millfield, July 6.
Rathburn family from Granby Conn to Leading Creek Meigs County 1803 built a home. Early Methodist ministers preached there and John Kent served as a county minister. The Rathburns were leading citizens. Mrs Rathburn died aged 99. Many descendants held public roles in Meigs and Gallia counties.
A collection of remarks from Sir Robert Borden, Dr. Clara Lipemann, Huey Long, Max Baer, Marvey Harrison, and I G Moorhead on public engagement, social attitudes, military leadership, liberty, and adapting institutions to modern times.
In The Athens Messenger a new serial Sun-Tan shows Jo Darien, 19, torn between a $10 weekly bookkeeper job and a $300 monthly hostess post at Crest Lake Inn. Her fiancé Bret Paul objects, suspecting jealousy toward Crest Lake owner Douglas Marsh, threatening their engagement.
Messenger readers contribute verses urging loyalty to Christ, country, and neighbors while urging fairness and self restraint. The toned piece promotes the Golden Rule and helping the down on their feet, ending with the contributor ADDIE DODRIDGE of Pomeroy R. D. No 2.
An optimistic star forecast predicts an extremely lively day with large opportunities for progress and prosperity. It notes secrecy or intrigue in advancing plans, with leaders ready to support worthy projects and personal life gaining prestige.
Fifteen hundred attended the chautauqua showing So This Is London. Social events included Dr and Mrs O C Bird hosting a dinner for President Elmer Burritt Bryan of Ohio University with guests such as Dean and Mrs Thomas C McCracken and others. A July 4 parade occurred. twenty five people faced traffic violations at Mayor L A Koons's behest.
Dr Morris discusses diet during pregnancy and childbirth noting vitamins A D E calcium iron and phosphorus are important. He cites barley meat beans lentils oils eggs yolks milk and fruits as beneficial foods and warns about calcium deficiency and childbirth complications.
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