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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
6
Census and insurance figures show married men and women live longer and healthier lives than singles. The data suggest marriage promotes steadier routines, better sleep, meals, and recreation, plus shared concern for health and timely medical care.
Gov Frank D Fitzgerald supports public access to all state commission sessions. He urged that newspaper reporters be admitted as liaison observers, arguing government business must be conducted openly to keep the public informed and ensure good government.
Wisconsin prohibits heavy trucks on a broad list of highways during weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through September. The measure aims to ease congestion, fumes, and dust for private car owners long troubled by lumbering freight traffic and its nighttime noise.
Metropolitan Opera Company offers a popular priced season with sellouts, removing top hats and tail coats in favor of accessible pricing. The piece suggests American opera could be saved by such inclusive, no-frills presentations, arguing society has overstated opera as a social display.
Highway officials in several states including Ohio study toll bridge costs as toll roads fade. The piece notes the huge expense of inland water crossings and the burden on motorists who face recurring charges, often paid to private builders, prompting a push toward state purchase or free crossings.
Washington notes survey Borah may withdraw from Cleveland, with LandonRoosevelt opposition alignments and debates over coal wage and price controls. Roundups on court politics, tax board posts, and campaign publicity reflect intra party maneuvers and broader New Deal dynamics.
The speaker argues toll bridges burden motorists and that state takeover still means higher costs via taxes. He compares tolls and taxes, suggesting the public pays through the nose regardless, similar to federal taxes that operate continuously.
The article recalls notable 19th century Athens figures: Peter Finsterwald born 1843 in Ames Township who served as marshal and street commissioner, wounded in a Gallipolis gun battle. Dr. Adolphus Frame a Civil War captain who practiced medicine in Coolville and Athens. C D Gist an Anice post master from Muskingum County who fought in the Union Army. Elmer Golden who recruited 143 men for the 92nd Infantry and rose to major, later operating Athens hotels. William Golden sheriff and treasurer of Athens County, with son Columbus Golden the first Athens County resident killed in action in the Civil War.
Mrs C N Mackinnon and Mrs Cc C Robinson entertained with a bridge tea. Dean and Mrs E W Chubb were in Gambier with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William C Munds. Mr and Mrs F E Harshman hosted a party for daughter Jane on her sixth birthday with guests Mary Gibson Martha Jane Myers Martha James Betty Fulton Betty Finke Virginia Porter Jane Finsterwald Helen Baker Jeanette Cramner and Shirley Latham. Mrs Wilmer C Harris hosted Zeta Tau Alpha with patronesses as guests including Mrs TY E Ash Mrs George E Carrothers Mrs George McLaughlin Mrs John Patterson Mrs W A Matheny Mrs Anna White and Mrs Victor Whitehouse.
Mrs J E Funkhouser arrived in Athens from Chillicothe to visit her mother Mrs Alice Cline. Mr and Mrs Willis Faine of Akron returned home after a short vacation with Mr and Mrs C W Gross and others. Rev George J Owen attended a state Christian Church convention in Mt Vernon. Mr P G Moler returned from a business trip to Pittsburgh. A yellow cross marks Berlin drivers who are careless or cause frequent accidents.
Dr Morris Fishbein states that a nursing mother need not gorge on milk or beer to increase milk. A diet of 1500 to 2000 calories for mother plus 600 for the baby, totaling about 2500, plus regular nursing, keeps milk flowing. Include milk or substitutes, butter, eggs, two green vegetables and citrus for vitamin C. cod liver oil as advised. avoid unnecessary laxatives and medicines without a doctor.
Professor Clarence D. Laylin of Ohio State University law school told a Senate committee in Columbus that the Guffey decision makes it more probable that the unemployment insurance features of the Federal Social Security Act will be held unconstitutional.
Poem reveals weary souls and tragedy with a man who dies by his own hand and a woman driven to ruin by hunger and desire. It describes shared sorrow, a note pinned to a pillow, and a river search as shadows loom over lives.
A collection of quoted opinions from figures including Max Schmeling Benito Mussolini Herbert Hoover Grove Bowman and Florence Kahn. The remarks touch on winning in business tyranny American liberty teaching standards hairstyle and social norms. The snippets reflect wartime era rhetoric and public discourse.
Stars say this should be an important day with potential dealings with big business and authorities. Friends in power may back meritorious projects, and those born today may see an ambitious year with investments and influential ties. Notable nativity: A Conan Doyle.
A tense escape unfolds as Dicky plans a dawn departure from a farmhouse to elude watchers. They drive the coast road toward Sag Harbor then Riverhead, aiming to reach Marion before classes begin. Breakfast with Katie and quick call to Whitney Hall set up a safe arrival.
The road grader leveled Dapple Hollow Road recently. John Pullins works at Mac Pherson's Garage in Tuppers Plains. Mr and Mrs Alvin Cole and son visited Mr and Mrs A L Cole. Senior class activities drew local attendees in Tuppers Plains. George Willbarger visited Jack Pullins. Pullins unable to work several weeks due to a foot injury. Azien Keebaugh of Tuppers Plains visited Mrs Clive Keebaugh. Farmers face planting corn despite dry weather. Alvin Cole and Jesse Justice of Frost with Ralph Smith, Mary and Freda Cole visiting Guy Cole at Laurel Cliff. Guy Cole also out several days with ivy poisoning.
Albany reports Governor Herbert H. Lehman will not seek reelection despite requests from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to run again. The decision ends Lehman’s leadership term and shapes New York’s 1942 political landscape.
Chester Council Daughters of America met at the Masonic Hall and plans a memorial service for Fern Christy Sunday afternoon May 24. A stork shower for Mrs. C N Jones drew 25 attendees and many presents were given. Grace Eiselstein of New York City vacations with her parents Abe and Mrs. Eiselstein.
The Thess Highway Department undertakes a survey to learn artifacts concerning motor vehicle operation. It seeks information on yearly trace and gas consumption on city and state routes and trips outside the water.
Readable fragments show a note about costs and a vague reference to a person named Imanufa Pal and a possible open issue with a slip and a handbar. Details are unclear. no definite event or outcome can be confirmed from the surviving text.
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