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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
4
Washington work relief programs face delays as five billion dollars are allocated. Officials say few relief rolls will be reduced this year, with many projects stalled by red tape. Critics warn of graft risk, while low cost public works may start first and linger longest.
Athens hosts an old-time ice cream benefit sociable tonight at Central School Campus for the Boy Scouts. The event recreates memories of past rural gatherings with a band concert and electric lights, while keeping the classic mood and community fundraising.
Deserves Attention Garden club work in Meigs County is receiving the attention it deserves. A number of women of the Pomeroy Bend are awakening the community to what can be done and what is being done in flower growing. Recent years have witnessed the development of the flower garden to a point away beyond the conception of those only mildly interested in this form of recreation. In every town in this district there are many gardens which contain the choicest flowers that are to be found. Garden club organization should be extended and flower shows and garden visiting days should be made a part of the community programs of the towns of Southeastern Ohio.
A columnist derides sweepstakes gambling noting the Irish Sweepstakes sold to nearly two and a half million Americans with only seven winners. The piece asserts odds of 350,000 to one and claims ticket buyers are not gamblers but suckers.
Washington columnist Paul Mallon debunks a Treasury holiday ledger maneuver that shifted funds from Post Office, TVA, HOLC, and FCA accounts into cash. The transfer inflated cash on hand from May 29 to May 31 by 327 million dollars, enhancing the Treasury’s note issue prospects. Critics question legality while praising ingenuity.
Observers say President Roosevelt uses his Hyde Park retreat for private conferences and reflection away from White House scrutiny. Reported focus includes the NRA situation and broader political strategy likely to reshape White House activity after his return.
Farm crowd near the administration hears that the AAA may adopt an export subsidy approach to farm relief by fall. Cotton, wheat, and lard are cited as initial targets for export surpluses. The ultimate plan—McNary Haugen or export debenture—remains uncertain as Congress debates AAA amendments. George Peek, foreign trade adviser, pushes for export controls though currently denied, with possible return to farm organization circles.
A week before its impact, Richberg’s resignation is linked to NRA resolution considerations by Senators. The move followed private agreement earlier, during Johnson’s departure, as the NRA undergoes a temporary reform. Inside, control of the liquor regulation authority sparks a power struggle between the Treasury and Joseph Choate’s administration. The Labor Department Building faces minor discomforts as officials improvise with chairs due to missing wall hooks. The top New Deal authority has offered Richberg a legal adviser post to the Communications Commission to lead the A T and T investigation.
A style note laments changing trends as high heels decline in popularity and women increasingly embrace low heels for everyday wear. The observation suggests a shift in footwear choices reflecting broader fashion movements.
A reflection on how humor and perception of life influence action. It asserts that humor is valuable yet invisible until courage drives an early start, distinguishing progress from stagnation.
The article recounts a baseball game between lawyers and printers framed as a court case. It accuses lawyers of dirty tactics including dust, distraction, and bluffing while praising the Printers for fair play and athletic skill. Spectators mock the lawyers and vow to repeat the match for Damron Chapel.
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The New York Central Railroad asks parents to keep boys away from tracks and right of way to prevent injuries and legal trouble. J. G. Thomas, Sergeant of Police, urges heart to heart talks about hazards and safer routes to activities like ball diamonds and swimming pools. June, Corning.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains trench mouth oracute gingivostomatitis spreading among postwar soldiers and the general public. The spiral germ causes bleeding gums ulcers bad breath and a gray membrane. transmission via kissing shared utensils fingers or careless dental offices is noted. Early signs are bleeding gums and odor. mild cases respond to dentistry antiseptics or cleaning, while severe cases may require special dental prep or injections. The article urges prompt treatment and dental or medical advice. Leaves of plants used as writing material are noted.
Michael Heatheroe awakens in a hospital after a traffic accident with blurred memory and a new life entangled in wealth. Katharine Strykherst marries him to escape detectives and confronts a tangle of inheritance, duty, and a looming test in New York and Whitbread & Forrest in Wall Street.
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