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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1935
Page
4
A newspaper editorial argues the United States trails European nations in social security and urges quick passage of the Social Security Bill. It contrasts wage security, living standards, and class mobility with Europe, criticizing payroll taxes as a potential threat to a century and a half of U.S. industrial progress.
The Athens Presbyterian Church plans to retire Dr Abbott Y Wilcox next September after nearly thirty years of service admired by city churches the presbytery and many friends. He is noted for community minded leadership and strong ties to Athens residents Ohio University and surrounding countryside.
Education leaders warn schools are fire traps despite wealth of resources. With over 25 million pupils in varied buildings, improper doors, inadequate exits, and flammable storage risks threaten lives. Historical fires show the deadly cost to children in state black pages.
Washington officials who control billions face pressure to use funds as gifts rather than loans. The demand calls for complete donations from the fund to meet local needs, noting the PWA was created as government donation plus district tax subscription and highlighting extensive PWA activity.
Paul Mallon reports Washington expects a Senate authorized inquiry into Public Works Administration relief expenditures, a companion to the Couzens resolution. The move aims for a normal audit while signaling tighter controls on government news leaks and expenditures outside sessions.
A newspaper opinion notes Speaker Burns abandoned the Garner gag rule approach in favor of friendly guidance. Legislation sees unprecedented liberty as bills move with less obstruction. Observers say Burns’ soft method suits today’s House temperament and many new members benefiting from Democratic administration prestige.
The AFL faces a serious internal rift as big industrial unions led by United Mine Workers push for vertical unions by industry. They oppose the AFL policy of craft unions across industries. The Executive Council is faulted for issuing local charters only and denying national charters, even refusing an auto union local charter.
Southeastern Ohio communities debate funding paths as Athens upgrades waterworks and schools. Officials push for 100 percent grants, with some districts cancelling PWA loan contracts to pursue federal non repayable aid, arguing giveaways attract faster benefits while shunning loans.
The 1826 Ohio Gazetteer entry lists Addison and Adelphia in Gallia and Ross counties with small populations and shops. Athens, a county seat, sits on the Hockhocking River bend near Ohio University, with a brick college building and mills. Belpre, a post township in Washington County along the Ohio River, derives its name from belle prairie and was settled by New Englanders and Revolutionary War officers.
Book review recounts Eugene C. Allen taking a Dawson City newspaper to the Klondike during the 1898 gold rush. He started with $1.25, hauled a press by dog team, built a breezy paper, fought battles, made money, then failed trying an Arctic express service. A bizarre journalism chapter.
A quotation from Maurice Maschke asserts that effective politicians target voters emotions first, align with their thoughts, and articulate their desires to win support. The line emphasizes emotional resonance as a key tool in political strategy.
Joseph and Thomas Collins celebrate seventh birthdays while both serve as Civil War soldiers. Meigs County miners resume work on 1917 wages at Dark Hollow Mine. Mrs. Hubert Lancaster elected Nelsonville PTA president with officers named. Betty Hoyt McCoy distributed Colonial costume programs at a Sigma Pi event. Albany and Nelsonville guests attend a dinner for EB Person and Thelma Garber. Ohio University’s Dr. George Carruthers speaks at Albany High School commencement. 24 graduates noted.
May 7 1915 real estate transfers include: Thurston Matheny sells 2 acres to George W Cochran. James A Palmer sells a Union Street lot to John Gleason Jr. Mary E Dickens sells a lot to W H Wilkes valued at 1800 dollars. J D Cottrill Albany sells a lot to Samuele E Searls. Robert Jones Albany sells a lot to Charles H Townsend. Winnie Hooper sells 57 acres to Charles F McBee. Fred Shafer sells 26 acres to Charles F McBee. Clarence Liggett and Mary Reese depart for Delaware to attend the Ohio College Press Convention. The Lusitania sinks after a German torpedo off the Irish coast. 1400 passengers aboard including Alfred G Vanderbilt, Elbert Hubbard and Charles Frohman. A wireless message appeals for help. Later boats tow lifeboats to the Irish coast as British destroyers pursue the submarine. Mrs. Mary B Vore dies at 91 at her son Thomas Vore’s home in Guysville. Donations for the Ohio University Alumni Gateway come from Olive Robbins and others for Charlotte Kahler’s daughter.
A 1930s voice quotes Adolf Hitler and American figures on power, governance, and political strategy. The remarks critique reliance on armaments, urge Roosevelt to adopt a plan before 1936, and warn against expansive federal control and overbearing government action.
Yesterday's cartoon discusses Bagdad as Harun al Rashid's capital, the Tigris dividing old and new, and the Maude Bridge named for General Maude. It notes the Pontoon Bridge's Jonah crossing legend and reports a 1,600 year old beer unearthed at Alsey by a German archeologist in 1911.
Millicent and Sgt Mahoney orchestrate a surround on a third floor apartment to rescue Norman Happ. A key mix suggests Gentry entered through an outer door with a duplicate pass key. In a staged confrontation Millicent races to Norman as gunfire erupts and Gentry menaces with an automatic.
Fragmentary header suggests continuation of a Carlet solo piece from 1938 involving Dick Gentry and unspecified holding. Text is incomplete, unclear, and lacks full context or details of event or publication.
Readers express opinions on funding and building projects, urging mature debate and local involvement. The letters reference commissioners, road work, and the need to balance costs with community benefits across the Athens area.
Health guidance from Dr Morris Fishbein emphasizes regular bowel habits, aiming for a daily action after breakfast. It discusses atonic constipation, causes, and the role of proper hygiene and diet, including bulk from vegetables to aid regularity.
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