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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1935

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates

The Athens Messenger established 1876, published weekday afternoons with a morning edition. Publisher W. Bush, Gen. Manager, Charles H. Harris editor, various press associations listed. Subscription rates shown: 1 year $4.50, 6 months $2.50, 10 weeks $1.00, 1 week ide?

Athens Messenger W. Bush Athens Messenger & Rald Printing O. Gordon K Bush Charles H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Ohio Dailies Iniana Daily Press Associaton Associated Press John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Athens

No Other Solution to Slow Drivers on Ohio Highways

State Highway Patrol urges faster flow under certain conditions to reduce slow driving and traffic jams. Editors note dangers arise when slower motorists disrupt fiow and impede others on busy roads. Traffic safety officials say speed should match conditions if vehicles are in safe driving order.

State Highway Patrol Ohio

Face the Music

The piece argues hit ship drivers fleeing after accidents face conscience and legal consequences. It stresses the duty to stop aid the injured and report the incident before continuing, warning that failing to do so invites liability and justice.

Whose Wealth Now? Debunking 2 to 3 Percent Control Claims

A discussion questions popular wealth figures by citing 1932 bank deposits postal savings and building loan assets totaling about 55 million people and 55 billion dollars. It argues most wealth is widely owned and the idea that 2 to 5 percent hold 70 to 90 percent is false, urging individuals to work hard rather than rely on political redistributions.

Huey Long Clubs Townsend Plan Jesus United States Huey Long Santa Claus

Albany Men to Form Singing Chorus Soon

Albany residents are urged to form a male chorus to improve local music. The writer argues male voices in harmony surpass loud radio tunes and compares a chorus favorably with overproduced public performances.

Albany

Japan warns China amid eastern front tensions

A Japanese warning accuses China of treachery and anti-Japanese agitation that complicates the eastern front. It cites alleged treaty violations and terrorism as factors paving the way for a new Japanese army drive after China seized a rich province and sent military expeditions.

Japan China

NRA Dismantling Likely to Affect Industries Differently

A confidential New Deal study for officials finds seven industries may be harmed, four or five benefited, and most largely unmoved by NRA scrapping. It notes price fixing and wage standards varied by sector with minimal overall impact on utilities, motion pictures, theater, or heavily regulated areas.

Washington NRA New Deal

Industries Tied to NRA Benefited or Harmed

The text lists industries with varying NRA impacts: cotton textiles, bituminous coal, liquor, fertilizer, copper, glass containers face adverse effects due to advertised NRA ties and weak organization, while office equipment, railroad equipment, retail, utilities, and possibly railroads expect benefits from lower costs and market expansion. a retail markdown is anticipated in a slack season to boost long term sales.

NRA

NRA Codes Diverge by Industry and Compliance

The text notes 557 codes signed and 200 supplements affecting about 20 million people, with manufacturing most covered yet over half affected work in localized retail, restaurants, hotels, laundries, and construction. It cites unclear compliance and mentions the Supreme Court Building costing ten million dollars and a single outside sign reading No Skating, erected after the NRA decision.

NRA Supreme Court

Washington Prospers as New Deal Lifts Tourism and Relief

Smithsonian notes tourist traffic in Washington up about 30 percent from last year with 2.4 million visitors last year and near 3 million expected this year. A 100000 Shriners group is in town. Building permits rise despite housing shortage with five month totals of 757000, 833000, 1668000, 1365000, 2611000. Bank clearings for five months reach 436 million, up from 350 million last year. Relief caseloads show little change, with 22726 on relief in April last year and 22344 this April.

Washington Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Shriners

German Dictionary Drops Appendicitis for Blinddarmentzuendung

The new German dictionary replaces appendicitis with blinddarmentzuendung, labeling a person who has undergone surgery as a menace. The note observes that detours are sometimes necessary to keep on the main road and hints at lessons from such misdirections.

World says a trap will fail without an inviting path

A speaker urges persistence in drawing people to any plan or offer. Merely maintaining a compelling trap does not guarantee attention. consistent outreach and accessible steps are essential to attract interest and engagement.

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District Tales of Long Ago

The Episcopal parish in Athens traces its origins to 1907 with services first held at Vlad Music Hall and university buildings. The present red brick church was erected in 1917 after land was bought in 1913, and Bishop Boyd Vincent officiated at its dedication alongside 25 clergy. The Woman's Guild formed in 1908 and became a branch of the National Council in 1911, with early leaders named. Clergymen include A W Buckland, A J Wilder, Wilfrid Stires, C B Plummer, A H Marshall, Brinley Abme, E B L B Plelow, and current rector L W Clarke. assistant ministers included D W Cox and Chaplain Winter. The Church School was reorganized in 1930 under Reverend Pellow, with Miss Margaret Abel as superintendent. Executive Committee members are listed.

Athens Vlad Music Hall First Presbyterian Church Boyd Vincent Con McKenzie Hocking Valley A. W. Buckland Woman's Guild Women's Auxiliary National Council EB. F. Black Dean Stickney Susie P. Benley L. V. Brown Amy Allen Linnie Wright A. J. Wilder Wilfrid Stires C B. Plummer A. H. Marshall Brinley EB. L. B. Plelow L. W Clarke D. W. Cox Winter U.S. Army Church School Roger Connor Pielow Margaret Abel John R. Johnston H. H. Peckham W. H. Herbert Dwight Rutherford Wayne Henderson BE. E. Shafer

quotation collage on youth and duty from famous figures

A collection of quotations from Dr Nicholas Murray Butler Herbert Hoover Ogden Mills Arline Judge Rear Admiral Evans Philippe Vernier and Maj General Leach. The snippets discuss youth mindset frontiers of progress national pastimes and conscience versus law with reflections on military history and civic duty.

Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University G. BE. Leach Ilinois National

Public Forum Letters Question Debts and Salaries

A reader in Greenville cites the Ohio State Journal and a Washington paper noting high New Deal salaries. The letter laments the national debt rising at thirteen thousand dollars a minute and questions Roosevelt's budget for veterans. Co. W. Super. Athens, June 7.

Joseph B. Eastman Victor Boatner Roosevelt F. D Co. W. Super Athens

Ohio University President Resigns After Four-Year Term

Dr. Elmer Burritt Bryan announced his resignation as president of Ohio University ending a four year term. He said he will retire to devote time to lecturing and writing. The campus community learned of his departure as Southeastern Ohio Kiwanis convention decorates Athens stores.

Athens Kiwanis Club Southeastern Ohio Elmer Burritt Bryan Ohio University Bryan

Athens High School Graduation and Music Recital Highlights

Twenty years ago Dr. C S S McDougal presented diplomas at Athens High School commencement. Music pupils performed at Music Hall with Genevieve Thurlow, Grace Richardson, Edith Black, Frances Webster, Frances Chandler, Kathryn Duckler, Ruth Davis, George Rambo in piano. Augusta Goddard, Arthur Cameron, Elizabeth Garber, Mary Chandler, Vashti Pletcher in voice. Margaret Merwin played a violin solo. Mildred Scott went to Columbus to visit sister Nelle Scott. Cora Batley left Training School for Lily Chapel vacation. Mr and Mrs A B Roe and Elaine prepared a three week East trip. Also a note clarifying wind vanes as wind direction indicators.

Music Hall Genevieve Thurlow Grace Richardson Edith Black Frances Webster Frances Chandler Kathryn Duckler Ruth Davis George Rambo Augusta Goddard Arthur Cameron Elizabeth Garber Mary Chandler Vashti Pletcher Margaret Merwin

Teetotaler origin from Richard Turner noted

Yesterday's cartoon explains the term teetotaler tracing its origin to Richard Turner a 18th 19th century Preston Lancashire plasterer and abstention advocate. It discusses how the word was coined at a meeting promoting abstinence from alcohol.

Richard Turner Preston Lancashire England

Love and mystery twist in Katharine and Michaels union

Katharine Strykhurst learns of Michael Heatheroe s sudden departure after their discreet marriage. She seeks Violet Meiser s counsel as she hides worry over a possible scandal and seeks to uncover the truth behind Michaels disappearance and her strained family dynamics.

Katharine Strykhurst Michael Heatheroe Katherine Bertine Toe Parker John Kaye Michael Katharine Sally Moon Ireland New York Hereall Ly Moon Sally Tips Violet Meiser Violet Sybil Violet Merser Mrs. Merser

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Paul Mallon District Tales of H. Harris Herbert Hoover Ogden Mills Arline Judge 8. K. Evans Philippe Vernier France the Public Forum Louise Busckburn Sheltering Arms Hospital Elizabeth Conklin Europe 8. C. Lummis Columbus The Junior Music Club Mary Ellen Bibbee Robert Bingman Maurice Cornwell Webster Dalton Dorothy Holcombe Martha Foster William Cooper Charlies Evans Mechanicsburg George Bernard Shaw London Mildred Scott Nelle Scott Mias Cora Batley Lily Chapel Mrs A. B. Roe Elaine East George Clark Max Carey Pittsburgh Pirates Mithridates the Pontus Turner Summer Sweethed Mabel McElliott Cooke Victor Nora Willis Nora Ellen Leonard Willis Han Thore
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