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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1936

Page

4

Obscure Trade Directory Fragments From Historic Newspaper

Fragmentary OCR lists associations and billing details for press groups in unclear form. Mentions American Newspaper Publishers Association, Audit Bureau of Circulation, Daily Press Association, and National Representatives like John W Duiles Company with Chicago and New York. Advertising rates and obituary charges are noted along with Athens Post references and scattered monetary figures such as one year costs and weekly rates.

American Newstaner Publishers Asociation Otto Select Audit Bureau of Corculation Associated Gnic Dailien Niend Daily Press Association THE United Presb John W Duiles Company Chicago New York Detroi Poreien Backa Ruterec Athens Post Yencanmanng Matin Onio

Business support for Landon in the campaign

Business leaders nationwide back Landon with broad support except in the Solid South where sympathy persists. The platform shifts toward decentralization and private enterprise while partially preserving New Deal elements, signaling a contest between anti New Deal policies and ongoing regulatory measures.

Landon Solid South Cleveland Supreme Court Busi London Roosevelt Business Week

New Athens Liquor Hours Spark Nighttime Disturbance Debate

The council decision to allow midnight liquor sales, with mayor and police responsible for order, raises concern for liquor sellers. Patrons often linger in streets and near homes after closing, causing noise and public discomfort. Vendors are urged to alert police about disturbances to avoid driving voters toward local option.

Athens

Migration echoes in Alf Landon story from Pennsylvania to Kansas

Southeastern Ohio readers learn the Landon family tale mirrors their own pioneer heritage. The piece emphasizes humble origins, earned wealth, and the hard life of western settlers who followed the lure of opportunity, crossing rivers and vast plains toward the West.

Alf Landon Pennsylvania Ohio Kansas Great River Pacific Coast Landon Mississippi

Quote on crime and vigilance by J Edgar Hoover

A long quotation by J Edgar Hoover asserts that crime has moved from hidden places to everyday life and neighbors, claiming that crime thrives beside readers and even engages in ordinary activities with families. It emphasizes constant vigilance against crime.

J. Edgar Hoover G-men

Man's fashion show idea for offices sparks critique

Charles Atlas suggests monthly office fashion shows to shake up American businessmen, arguing such events would curb lethargy by showcasing discipline and physique. The remark targets vanity and prompts debate over practicality in corporate culture.

Charles Atlas

Roosevelt Era Two-Thirds Rule Battle Seen As Civil

Paul Mallon reports from Philadelphia on the Democratic convention scene. Farley backs the two-thirds rule in public but privately signals doubts. southern leaders shift from fierce opposition to cautious acceptance amid Roosevelt era dynamics and shifting party power.

Philadelphia Chicago Farley Jim Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt South

Slow movers blamed for traffic hazards by Detroit police chief

Heinrich Pickert, Detroit police commissioner, says slow vehicles force drivers to weave and dodge, creating increased road danger comparable to speeding.

Heinrich Pickert Detroit

Grand opera is as dead as a dodo bird

Jerome Kern, noted composer, reportedly remarked that grand opera has become obsolete, reflecting a broader shift toward popular musical styles and streamlined stage works in his era.

Jerome Kern

Vacant Chair Poem Rewritten for Messenger Aes

An archive poem adapted for The Messenger recounts a bereaved child asking a father about a newer stepmother. The stanzaary piece centers on a blind child awaiting comfort and recalling a mother’s memory. It references Mrs Fozer at 1102 Chestnut St and includes a dedication to Mr. Fozer and Floyd Brown of Kimberly.

Fozer Chestnut St Nelsony Messenger Floyd Brown Kimberly

Quaint House Spells Home to Me in Logan Ohio

A nostalgic poem by Louise T Huffman from Logan Ohio reflects a simple cottage filled with cherished items. The speaker cherishes a firelit mantel, a family dog, an old clock, a vase from a friend, and a wall portrait by a loved one, concluding that the quaint house spells home.

Louise T, Huffman Logan

Prayer for Protection in Tempest Led by Leda Sams

A devotional plea rises amid storm imagery. The speaker petitions divine protection against overwhelming forces and asks for swift mercy and peace at Thy Throne. The dedication credits Leda Sams as author.

Leda Sams

Psychologists study horse that died after fright

In Dunnigan California an eight year old girl riding a horse she cared for fell off the animal then the horse took several steps before collapsing dead experts wonder if a horse can die from fright in this case the event prompted inquiry into equine stress responses.

District Tales of Long Ago at Dutch Mary’s Pavilion

A historical sketch recalls the Corning area’s early mining camp era and the notorious Dutch Mary saloon and dance hall perched on a steep hillside. Descriptions capture its isolated setting, debauched festivities, curious visitors, and comparisons to Hell's Kitchen, with a promise of continuation tomorrow.

Corning Mary Corning Roundhouse New York Hell's Kitchen

Ten Years Ago in Middleport Pomeroy and Athens

News notes from ten years ago show Mr C L Jordan and family in Middleport and Pomeroy on business, Edward Arpee returning from Chicago to visit relatives, Pollyanna Class honors six Athens High School graduates, Lillian Landis hosting a party, and several local journeys and visits among families including the Mansards and the Cottons.

C. L. Jordan The Christian Church Athens High School Lillian Landis Mabel Clendenin Louise Beck Pauline Fierce Thelma Bean Edith Pierre Thelma Morrison

Social Guests Visit At Atlantic City Area

Mr and Mrs Phil Rochester of Logan were guests of Byron Wolfe en route to Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs J B Newhall of Columbus were hosted by the late r's parents W A Mills. Misses Frances McCormick Mary Poston Garnet Beverage Elizabeth Hope and Frances Hatch with Mrs Henry Hatch and Margaret Sullivan returned from a week at the Hatch cottage near Frost.

Phil Rochester, Logan Byron F. Wolfe Atlantic City J. B. Newhall Columbus W. A. Mills Frances McCormick Mary Poston Garnet Beverage Elizabeth Hope Frances Hatch Henry Hatch Margaret Sullivan Hatch Cottage Frost

Runaway Bride in Paris Sparks Love Triangle

In 1936 a bride to be, Marcia, flees a cheating fiancé, Bob, after he confesses love for a bridesmaid Sylvia. Marcia sails alone and meets engineer Phil while Camilla faces Bob and a possible marriage with Camilla’s own rival, as romantic entanglements unfold in Paris.

Marcia Ningham Bob Haskell Sylvia Marica Phillip Kirkby Phil Paris Camilla Howe Camilla Beth Count von Wormstadt Camila Bob Jimmy

Health Hints And Diet Exercise For Babies And Muscles

Dr Morris Fishbein outlines early infant exercise to build tone and strength. He describes four routines to develop arm leg and abdominal muscles, plus a half hour of unrestricted kicking after bath to promote overall fitness and lung work.

Morris Fishbein

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