This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists memberships with multiple press associations and national representatives. Advertising rates available on request, with obituary and card of thanks charged nominally. Subscription prices shown include carrier 15 cents a week and various mail options.
The article argues coal use has plunged from over 600 million tons to about 300 thousand, forcing layoffs as gas, oil, diesel, and electricity replace coal. It urges operators miners and businesses to unite in a large coordinated effort to revive demand and protect communities dependent on coal.
Kentucky officials push a $14 million ten year program to create a rehabilitation centered prison system. The plan classifies inmates as dangerous less dangerous and tractable and seeks separate wards and productive work for eligible prisoners. The project aims to replace the current universities of crime with a new approach.
The article contrasts past rural commencement days with modern school productions and car travel, noting a shift from horse and wagon to motorized events. It recalls closing of Mann Ridge and Graham Chapel schools, praising Mary’s daughter on stage and her mother’s pride as evidence of education’s evolution over two decades. Some older residents resist, but progress seems clear.
A New York society of gourmets requires absolute silence during dinners, not just the brief pause when the waiter presents the check.
A Cambridge man’s tale blends odd humor with sharp quips about marriage and age. A Mexican presidency joke links to a famous public figure. An explorer in Tibet searches for a mountain, while a camera joke nods to old days and a daughter’s suitor.
A humorous note discusses how drivers grow older as they debate whether a woman ahead is signaling a turn or merely wearing a new diamond. The line plays on urban misreadings of signals and style.
Washington observers note a settling of the relief funding battle in favor of Hopkins with Jesse Jones emerging as the key power. Jones now directs all PWA financing by selling municipal bonds, shifting control away from Ickes. Roosevelt’s aim to soothe the New Deal inner circle drives the reshuffle.
The article hints at Mr. Jones's plan to extend influence over Mr. Hopkins after the new relief bill passes. It suggests gradual expansion without fanfare, aiming to boost Jones's reputation for solid business judgment and present a stronger front than the other two figures.
Analysts note Ickes and five other cabinet members appear unperturbed as election chatter hints at a backstage SRO of New Dealers promoting a cabinet exodus for campaign effect. Politicians see a cabinet weak spot, with house-cleaning promised after the election to blunt anticipated opposition.
Tall Senator Ashurst asked a passing clerk for information in the House Chamber. The clerk sent him to another desk where he found the information, unaware the helpful clerk was Representative Andy Somers of Brooklyn who had briefly sat at a vacant desk.
Officials recognize a new tax matter has drawn little public notice as the source remains undisclosed. Authorities say the issue may not advance, though some congressional insiders insist the bill could fail in conference.
The article notes Mr. Hoover's formal renunciation attracted little attention locally, with reporters failing to obtain comments from most Republican senators. Few Congressmen were invited to his Maryland fishing council, though Senator Hastings is identified as among the few invited lawmakers.
The United Mine Workers Journal wrist cartoon hints at a Next Roosevelt Administration by crossing out the NRA on a board. Britain unveils a naval rifle capable of piercing 12 inch armor. A Chicago trial reveals a fiancé named Blanche Wojciechowska. A town senator mocks Americans living on dog food after a bridge luncheon. German critics ordered to sleep before reviews and cannot count the night.
William Church of Rutland and his sons figure in Meigs County history with millwright work and a fatal 1866 boiler explosion. Randall Stivers, born in New Jersey, moved his family to Ohio in 1816 and held public offices. his descendants spread to California and the West with teachers in Chester and Pomeroy.
Miss Mary Kircher and Mr. Harold Ross were crowned May queen and king at Athens High School. Grand march led by junior class president Dow Roush and Helen Roush. Programs by Mary Farrell and Walter Cornwell. Most graceful dancers contest won by Ralph Dupler and Pauline Jones. Mrs. Evan J. Jones and Mrs. Down S. Grones captured prizes in a bridge game. Mrs. F. W. Bush returned from a western trip with visits in La Jollia Los Angeles Salt Lake City.
Mrs H T Lee and her daughter Mrs Farr Marquis visited in Fredericktown with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Laird Dean Frances Lee.
Twenty years ago Dr. and Mrs. P. F. E. Hixson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Rawlings in Rutland, sharing an unnamed social visit.
Mrs Covington Westlake and her son Arnold of Youngstown returned home after a visit with Prof and Mrs T N Hoover.
Mrs. H G Householder and Mrs. W H Brooks host guests while Dana Connett, Guy Brown, and John Davis visit Parkersburg. A Home Missionary Society delegate from Racine attends a Nelsonville convention. The column includes a wartime poetry verse urging readers to buy a red poppy to honor soldiers, noting there were about 4722000 saloons when the 18th amendment took effect.
Gail Everett, winner of the Larne prize and Miss Cranston’s alumna, travels to New York seeking work. At Madame Lizette’s studio Miss Carolie and an artist Derek Hargreaves praise Gail’s sketches and arrange an advertising lead, while Madame Lizette presses Gail’s identity and past as she weighs the hire. Gail earns a hopeful foothold on Fifth Avenue amid wary reactions.
A historical health column explains breast milk production after birth, colostrum benefits, and mature milk composition. It notes milk volume rises to about a pint in the first week and can reach a quart daily by six months. It discusses factors affecting milk quantity, such as nursing frequency, cow colostrum comparisons, and possible effects of tea coffee tobacco and alcohol in small amounts. It emphasizes antibodies and minerals in colostrum and minor diet influences on milk fat and protein.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.