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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1937
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces advertising rates on application at Home or Foreign offices. The notice lists obituary and card of banks services with nominal charges. National representatives include John W. Cullen Company of Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland.
A partly told tale from India describes a monkey entering a Bangalore cinema and watching the film like a quiet patron. The piece ponders what movie drew the creature, how it reacted to trailers, and the possible future impact on jungle life and even institutions.
Opinion reflects on past American aid to France during World War I. The piece argues that continued lending to France is unlikely and questions French credit worthiness. It notes veterans and public sentiment would resist further American loans and that the Johnson Act would not fully stop private support if public desire persisted.
The article recalls the A L Burt publishing house sale and its impact on American youth through adventure authors like G A Henry Horatio Alger Jr James Otis and Harry Castleman. It credits Burt with shaping many boys' early reading and instilling values, sealing a lasting legacy.
Analysis notes that President Roosevelt and Attorney General Cummings attack split Supreme Court decisions as undesirable. The piece discusses potential court shifts, impacts of adding judges, and how lower courts might decide constitutional questions. It includes anecdotes about justices and political commentary on consistency in public service.
General Goering tells Germany to economize on oils and fats. He warns that failure to do so could make it necessary to render General Goering, underscoring food priority measures during wartime.
A man in India says ghosts lifted him from his bed and threw him out a hotel window, a claim linked to strong spirits. A Missouri man still wears a 1906 purchased pair of pants praised as splendid though unsafe for sitting.
Washington season column argues the A F of L needs vigorous churn and new leadership as the CIO gains ground. It credits Mr. Lewis with driving a reform wave while old guard clings to past perks and warns a bottom up referendum could redefine craft representation.
Ten years ago Nelsonville High School held its Cicero Class banquet at the American Legion Hall with chaperons Mrs. Joe Davis Mrs. Walter Whitlatch Mrs. Mary Kessinger and Mrs. Page Morris. Mrs. Clinton Carr visited relatives in Cleveland while Mrs. Stacey Sharp hosted a bridge group.
Mrs As WEVi o The Standard Bearers gathered at Miss Mary Poston Park Place for devotional exercises led by Miss Ference Carr. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. W B James and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Littler. Logan. The Flam group met at Miss Stahl s studio with Bryson Slutz on the committee.
Biographical sketches of Nelsonville era figures include John F. Camp a former superintendent and Civil War veteran from Alexander Township Athens County Alfred H. Carnes longtime Nelsonville merchant born in Loudoun County Virginia Gideon Leonard Cooley born in Massachusetts coal miner turned merchant Charles Covert miner in Buchtel born in West Virginia and Confederate veteran George W. Devore Ohio University educated superintendent and Nelsonville resident James Dew owner of the Dew House in 1878 with family roots in Maryland and the Zane lineage
A verse depicting a speaker drawn to a calm pool for rest but urged to move on by family calls. He fears the future yet seeks solace in faith and prayer, finding courage in God's word. The piece shifts from longing for peace to resolve to continue life's battles through belief.
Poem about March winds and awakening spring with catkins and greenery. Then a verse on perseverance urging grit and a positive mindset. Ends with a signature line from Amesville and a mention of Rosa Ball, age 11.
In a New York stage of romance Daphne Brett, a young advertising exec, schemes to launch sister Jennifer’s career even as Larry Smith, an architect, promises to wait for Daphne. Jennifer dates Tuck Ainsley, Daphne’s rival, and Daphne confronts a midnight plot as Tuck plans to marry Jennifer. The scene centers on Daphne’s manipulation, jealousy, and loyalties as love and family collide.
Daphne schemes to speed Jennifer and Tuck into marriage while Jennifer and Tuck pursue a secret elopement plan. Daphne pressures, Jennifer remains wary, and suspicions grow as a glamorous night out ends in tense confrontation and a looming showdown.
The article explains rabies origins in Latin and outlines hydrophobia fears and common myths. It notes transmission through saliva after a bite, symptom onset 14 to 90 days, and escalating signs including restlessness, choking sensations, and spasms of swallowing and breathing muscles.
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