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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1936

Page

4

Relief Policy Critique From 1930s WPA Debates

The piece denounces federal relief rules under the WPA, criticizing 1935 36 policies and a June 2 order prioritizing relief certified workers. It pleads for action and accountability to aid the suffering and defend American principles amid Democratic administration policies.

WPA Washington Takien Congregaman Thomas A. Jenkins Hopking Worka Progress Administration Treasury United States Yong -Drontan Tribune

Chance To Be Heard by YM Sportsmen on Conservation

YM sportsmen urge stronger fish and game focus if farmers want clean streams for livestock and more water in wells. Meigs Mecking Galha and Albers Counties host active groups ready to recall officials. Athens County hosts several sportsmen eager to act. Strong organizations push for saving streams and forests. early plans stress watershed protection and public involvement.

Athens Meigs Mecking Galha Albers Meigsalee Athens County Unie

Fragmented OCR raises veterans memorialization debate

The text appears as a garbled OCR excerpt discussing veterans needs and memorials, suggesting a campaign or public meeting context. It references cemeteries, feed lines, and civic figures, indicating a political or community discussion about veteran-related issues and memorial planning.

Italo German Austria Pact Seen as Step Toward Peace

Paul Mallon argues the Austro German accord signals a diplomatic shift with Mussolini and Hitler aligning against Britain and France. The piece warns Czechoslovakia stands to be absorbed as Austria embraces German influence, reshaping European power dynamics.

Paul Mallon Washington Germany Austria Europe Mussolini Hitler Italy Britain Czechoslovakia

Spy Case Diplomatic Chill Follows Quiet Expulsions

The article argues international law favors quietly returning foreign spies to their countries to avoid incidents. It cites two recent cases where the real spy vanished, noting immigration ships them out after intelligence confirms suspicions. It mentions Japanese press reaction to a U S spy case and public worry over national security.

Public Forum Letters on Work and Morality

In a reader letter Blanche Christy from Pomeroy argues that harvest and conning seasons end, warns of national corruption, and insists on earning a living by work. She urges mothers to teach children to work and for every child to learn common labor at home.

Garden Seed Woes From a Drafted County Agent Tale

A narrator recalls a failed gardening season after taking advice from a county agent. Seed mixtures and high power store seeds were planted, but rain, heat, and neglect left sprouts dried and parched. The tale ends with plans to better schedule weather and vegetables next year and jokes about his wife handling the unplanted beds.

Dave Tee Steve Mie

So They Say Evers Mation War Fear Grows In Telegram

Katherine Leman reports from American metropolitan beacon noting increasing fear of war. Dr William Be Deed cautions Germany trains pose a threat while citizens discuss set targets for red snipers and isolation in a tense political climate.

Amd Urry William BE Deéd Antassadert Germany

Higgins family hears word from Europe aboard Carmania

Dr and Mrs J M Higgins learn their daughter Mrs Fred C Langenburg and Elizabeth are sailing to Europe on the S S Carmania. A B Pickering and daughter Mary Margaret visit Huntington W Va to see son J T Pickering. Athena County Fair Board officials Dalley and Biddle attend State Fair meeting in Columbia. Ralph Super sends word from Europe aboard U S Tuscania to brother Frank Super. F Dudley Harris of Columbus named athletic coach at Nelsonville High School.

J. M. Higgins Fred C. Langenburg Elizabeth S. S. Carmania Europe Pickering Mary Margaret J. T. Pickering Huntington W. Va Dalley Albany Athena County Fair Board Frank Biddle Columbia State Fair Organization Ralph Super U. S Frank Super W. Union St F. Dudley Harris Columbus Nelsonville High School

Inventor and fires mark Athens County to Atlanta tale

W. Mesgrave, a former Athens County man now in Atlanta with the Western Union Telegraph Company, devised a patented street car device. The Ladies Aid Society held a picnic at Mrs. C. H. Boudinot’s home near Millfield. Mildred and Reula Jennings and Rachael Powell visited Columbus. A fire on the third floor rear of the Preston Building caused smoke in the Dalton Dancing Academy, noticed by Roy F. Shirley, with firemen arriving promptly before major damage.

W. %. Mesgrave Athens County Western Union Telegraph Company Atlanta Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church C. H. Boudinot Millfield Preston Dalton Roy F. Shirley

District Tales of Long Ago Continued

A case of murder and robbery centers on Terrel who confessed to killing a family of three. The State relied on circumstantial evidence while Terrel claimed innocence before his execution. He died in Oli State Penitentiary and his body was guarded at Gore depot amid a crowd claiming to verify the coffin.

Terre Bill Terrel Terrel Oli Gere Gore Depot

Fragmented Verse Reflections On Delay And Understanding

A fragmentary poem speaks to unanswered prayers and the contrast between those who seem to find peace and those who suffer. The speaker questions why loved ones suffer while others prosper and ponders divine timing and understanding. The piece names Odra MecFarland Syracese and references religious imagery.

So Much fr Love by NARD JONES 106 NEA Secure hi CHAPTER

Helena Derrik a young city woman in a sporting goods shop rises from a dawn swim to a new path in her career. She faces a flirtatious, tense romance with Peter Hemerriem while navigating Miss Landes and the sportswear department as a career pivot. She befriends Sandra Leigh, a socialite daughter, in a town shaping up through retail and leisure.

Helena Derrik Helena Regan Helenia Peter Hendergot Peter Deeks Peter Hemérriem Evleen Ben Fereewong Ewenss See Seeenet Miss Landes Herenia Miss Little Hefrig Meivig’s Maletam Heivig Landes Tom Sree Miss Lames Momday The Pelviews Werk Eeiers Oeweiter Heteigs Bert Cotter Oman Sandra Leigh Leigh Sandy Crest Mountain Lodge Sandra

Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet

Health guidance on adenoids and tonsils focusing on infection risks and dental arch impact. Discusses symptoms breathing through mouth ear infections and facial changes from adenoids. Advises surgical removal after age 2 or 3 when symptoms persist and notes growth considerations and age-related surgery timing.

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