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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1935

Page

4

Roosevelt-Davey Club forms in Athens County politics

The Roosevelt-Davey Club is born in Athens County with Harve A. Lines and Dr. C. G. Dew involved as early figures. The new group absorbs the Donahey-Davey Club, aims to elect Democrats, and signals potential clashes with Democratic boss Dan A. Bardin amid rival factionalism and upcoming primaries.

Athens County Roosevelt-Davey Club Harve A. Lines C. G. Dew Donahey-Davey Club Dan A. Rardin Rardin Donahey-Davey Boys Mr. Bardin Bardin County Central Committee Athens Harry L. Hopkins Washington, D. C Hopkins Roosevelt-Davey Davey Mr. Roosevelt

Worthy Cause Seals to Aid Crippled Children in Ohio

Four million tiny multicolored Easter Seals go on sale April 1 in Ohio to benefit crippled children. The fundraiser supports wheelchairs braces and homebound youngsters, funding care and education programs for handicapped kids and expanding statewide services. The effort seeks significant increases in donations for the humanitarian work.

Ohio

Ownership or Safety in Athens County Pedestrian Dilemma

An editorial argues that a recent common pleas court ruling shifts responsibility to pedestrians. It contends pedestrians, including youths and the elderly, should not sue drivers after being struck and laments walkers who step into traffic with a red light.

Athens Common Pleas Court Athens County

The News Behind the News on 1935 Industry Outlook

Washington analysis challenges the view that only steel and durable goods drive the economy. It cites private government data showing gains in employment and retail activity, with steel decline offset by improvements in textiles, tobacco, leather, and other sectors.

Paul Mallon Washington Wall Street

Rise in employment despite falling production

The discussion notes that employment and payrolls cover many small industries beyond the major sectors like steel and autos. It argues that manufacturing exists outside the big industries, explaining why payrolls can rise even as overall production declines.

Demand Drives Coal Loadings Amid Strike Fears and Easter Outlook

Car loadings rise as demand for bituminous coal grows and some buyers stock up fearing a wage strike due to a pending agreement. Authorities do not expect a strike. Easter arrives later this year and store sales show early Faster buying, while New Deal stimulus has not loosened the building sector.

Ownership theory blamed as cause of highway crashes

The article argues that viewing pedestrians as owners of the road leads to negligence claims in lawsuits. It suggests that when motorists slide on wet highways causing crashes, established pedestrian negligence could undermine liability, potentially reducing lawsuits.

Molers Return from Winter in Los Angeles

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moler are home from a winter stay in Los Angeles. Weborah Class of the First Christian Church hosted a 6 oclock dinner for their husbands and families. Geoffrey F. Morgan arrived in Athens to deliver the Athens High School dedicatory address and is staying with Dr. and Mrs. J. 8. Basom.

Mrs. W. E. Moler Los Angeles Calif The First Christian Church Geoffrey F. Morgan Athens Athens High School J. 8. Basom West State Street

Luncheon Guests Include Ohio Wesleyan Dean

Professor and Mrs W H Cooper hosted a luncheon with Professor Robert I Fulton dean of the School of Oratory at Ohio Wesleyan University. Mary L Bailey of New Orleans inspecting Chi Omega's local chapter. J D Smith from Carbondale visited and returned home. Mrs George A Coe hosted her mother Mrs W H Williams of Jerseyville.

W. H. Cooper Robert I. Fulton School of Oratory Ohio Wesleyan University Mias Mary L. Bailey New Orleans Chi Omega George A. Coe W. H. Williams Jerseyville

Spanking advised for teen daughters running the streets

Olive Roberts Barton argues parental firm stance is needed for troubled teens. She advocates spanking as a corrective tool, warns against excessive softness, and urges balanced authority with love and guidance to curb risky after school behavior.

Quotations on Holidays Duty and Responsibility

Excerpts present varied views from George Bernard Shaw Stepin Fetchit J P Kennedy and Rhoda Fox Graves on holidays mood self reliance and household duties. The quotes reflect opinions on leadership courage and domestic expectations.

Public Forum letter backs Governor Davey on relief system

WM. H. Tracy of Glouster endorses Governor Davey and calls for a statewide investigation into Ohio relief funding. He accuses relief recipients of avoiding work, urges support for the governor, and offers to testify with witnesses from Athens County. March 2.

Davey Ohio Athens County Hopkins Athens

Dust storms and health hazards from respirable dust

Health guidance notes that brief dust storms pose little health danger, while long term exposure in dusty workplaces can irritate lungs. Soluble dusts are washed out, but non dissolving dusts collect in the lungs. Skin contamination warrants extra bathing to reduce infection risk. Reports of pneumonia linked to dust storms are considered unlikely. The author ends with a personal remark about dogs from Isabel McHie of Hammond Indiana.

Middle West

Poisonous Manioc Roots and Brazilian Casareep Explained

Yesterday's cartoon explains the manioc root's toxic juice and how Brazilians remove the poison by heating and boiling to make casareep sauce. It notes the root is dried and processed into flour for Brazilian cakes and commerce tapioca.

Millicent Grieves Hides After Murder at Empty House

Millicent Grieves, secretary to George Drimgold, finds him dead in his office and flees to a hotel with a false name. Jarvis Happ helps her, transforming her appearance, while a mysterious woman in black ermine and Millicent's fear drive her to a tense chase and a perilous night near the deceased chauffeur Harry Felding.

Millicent Graves George Drimgold Jarvis Happ Millicent Happ Norman Happ Robert Caise Ermine Harry Felding

Millicent's Hidden Night Vigil in the House Corridor

Millicent hides in a garage and slips into her home as a tense night unfolds. She wonders if the car's driver saw her and later discovers a changed suitcase, prompting worries about who has accessed her room. The scene hints at a larger mystery amid fatigue and fear.

Millicent Aten

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