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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1936

Page

4

More Should Have Heard Editorial on Mansfield Boy Sentence

The Mansfield News-Journal editorial reflects on the life term given to a Mansfield youth for slaying his girlfriend. It urges parental guidance and personal restraint, stressing that good conduct pays and that youth form character to prevent future crime and moral decline.

Charlies Wilson Mansfield Ohio Mansfield News-Journal Richland County Huston Judge Huston Ohio Penitentiary

Social Security Spending Revealed as Large Administrative Payroll

A criticism of the new Social Security Act outlines $47.8 million in first year administrative costs. The Social Security board would spend $23 million on salaries, $15.8 million on wage records, and $29 million on state unemployment grants. The piece argues funds will fuel government payroll expansion and boondoggling, rather than helping workers.

Roosevelt Congress Social Security Board

The Guffey coal decision and Supreme Court splits

Washington observers recount a 67 day battle over the coal act as the justices produced nine separate opinions. All agreed labor provisions were unconstitutional, yet on price fixing the majority shifted, producing a complex compromise that pleased few and frustrated New Deal supporters.

Washington Supreme Court Pennsylvania

Reasons for muted reaction to New Deal reversal

The piece argues three factors dampening response: broad expectation of the ruling, widespread legal doubt about the Guffey Act’s constitutionality, and coal policy not being a decisive national issue. It notes Roosevelt urged Congress to pass the act despite constitutional concerns.

Roosevelt Congress

John L Lewis Seeks Smooth Path Without Guffey Act

Insiders say John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers can likely manage well without the Guffey Act as he signs a new one year contract, signaling ongoing labor stability and continued leadership.

John L. Lewis

Garden Murder Case teased by neighbor rumor

A collection of disparate snippets notes a Canadian official’s claim about women, a rumored Garden Murder Case neighbor suspect, Tr Duce’s Ethiopia troops move, a garage man in Ohio finding a comet, a bill to a high-strung patron, and a crooner unfamiliar with a recent song title.

Ohio

Pension Funds Debate on Safeguards and Currency Devaluation

The text questions who will ensure that funds collected from employers and employees for pensions and unemployment compensation are protected from mismanagement, unsafe investments, and currency devaluation caused by government actions. It argues for oversight to prevent waste.

District Tales of Long Ago in Guyan Township

Guyan Township in Gallia County organized December 4 1826 with the first election held at John Swindler’s house. Early officials elected and mills and schools described including 1814 and 1827 voting, first child born to Jonas McCarty, and the evolution of mills, schools, and churches through the 19th century. Notable details include Civil War era migrations, early religious services, and a Free Will Baptist church established in 1805 near Darst.

Guyan Township Gallia County John Swindier Guyan Ohio Township Elijah Fowler John Swindler Samuel Halley Henry Swindler Guy Fry John Shuler Daniel Rathburn Charles Scott Phineas Matthews Benjamin Williams Joel Higley George Swisher D. Rathburn Jonas Catherine Circle) McCarty Benjamin Abram Durst Kate Rife Abram Roush Isaac Patridge Asa Bradbury Jenkins L. C. Guthrie Cheshire Kyger Cloud Wm. Athey David Tate J. D Coughnour Slaughter Francis Norwood Gravel Hill Cemetery Virginia Lindsay Hill Jones McCarty Paul Darst Eli Stedman Letart Darsts Kgger

Poet's Corner Verses from Messenger Readers

Readers contribute verses with name and address. The selections include These Things Stir My Heart by Bess V. Matchmore and Encouragement by Bess V. Mutchmore from Logan, Ohio, offered to soothe anxious minds with gentle reflections and kind words.

Messenger Bess V. Matchmore Bess V. Mutchmore Logan Ohio

Health Hints For Bathing Newborns By Dr Morris Fishbein

Dr Morris Fishbein outlines infant bathing guidelines from birth to one year. Begin with oil and cotton cleansing, avoid full baths during cold separation, warm room baths at 98F then reduce to 95F at six months and 90F after one year. Short soaks, thorough drying, salt in water for sensitive skin, and careful handling. wash creases, use oil on irritated areas, and optional powder.

Morris Fishbein

Revival Service Planned at Concord Church Near Millfield

Athens Salvation Army will conduct a revival at Concord Church two miles north of Millfield Wednesday night at 7 o'clock Adjutant and Mrs Walter Hinshaw will lead with singing and preaching Fewer than one fifth of British flag ships are over 20 years old

Athens Salvation Army Concord Church Millfield Walter Hinshaw

Linda's Return to Newsroom and Love Reclaims Her

Linda escapes Honey Harmon to seek real happiness in Newtown then returns to the Blade seeking a permanent post as Pete Gardiner offers a lasting place. She realizes her love for Gardiner and accepts his embrace, ending with a hopeful reunion and career move.

Linda Honey Harmon Honey Pete Newtown Hollywood Basil Thorne Pete Gardiner Honey Har Mon New York Peter Gardiner Holbein Gardiner Miss Harmon Grand Central Kansas City Freing Alwa

Canvases by Louise Stahl at Ohio University studio

A display titled Canvases by the foremost in America opened in the studio of Miss Louise Stahl at Ohio University Fine Arts. The piece highlights studio activities and a focus on regional art during a period of cultural events.

Foremost America Louise Stahl Ohio University Fine Arts

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