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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1936

Page

4

Advertising and subscription rates listed for Athens Post Office

National representatives John W Cullen Company presents advertising rates for home and foreign offices with a nominal obituary card charge. Subscription rates follow: by carrier 15 cents weekly. by mail in Ohio four weeks 60 cents, ten weeks $1.00, six months $2.50, one year $4.50. Postage matter noted under act of 1918.

John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Athens Ohio

Westward Hope for Eastern Leadership Emerges

An editorial reflection notes a shift: a saner West has curbed radicalism and produced leaders fit for national politics. Post Civil War changes, industry and finance reshaped thought, reducing frontier bravado. East and West mingle more, provincialism fades, and consolidation of political thought grows on the horizon.

East Alleghenies West Mississippi Wheelers Norrises

Faces Covered in Feudal Times Echo Modern Threats

The piece argues that secretive, hooded groups like the Black Legion and Klan operated in past eras and would fade when restrained by society but persist today. It warns that such masked bands, led by unscrupulous speakers, will appear and fail unless law and order prevail, keeping individuals from taking justice into their own hands.

Black Legion of Detroit Ku Klux Klan Black Legion

Ohio relief program clash to shape coming state year

The legislature and governor clash over a permanent relief program for Ohio with elections near. Officials warn piecemeal funding from multiple funds fails long term and a broad tax levy may be needed as federal aid wanes. Counties vary in relief pressure while voters must confront hidden costs in tax bills.

Ohio

Unclear OCR fragment hints at local figures and politics

Fragmentary notes mention a Matawan New Jersey man coughing up something years ago, a Chicago passage, Henry Ford predicting farm grown auto materials, visible parts in fields from the highway, Joan Blondel with a surprised look, and voters who elected Zioncheck.

Matawan N. J Chicago Henry Ford Joan Blondel

Secretary Ickes fires wood expert at PWA

Republicans claim remaining would be experts. Dora wonders about a coal refund after the cancellation of Guiley's order. The report notes the firing by Secretary Ickes and ongoing questions about refunds and policy.

Ickes PWA Dora

United States and Britain move toward informal naval alliance

The article describes a growing unofficial U SBritish naval accord formed through shared interests and confidences. It notes cooperation since Far East needs sparked it, hardened by the London Naval Conference, and highlights plans for new destroyers and submarines while noting treaty limits and potential escalator or scrapping options.

Far East Pacific Europe London United States Norman Davis Admiral Stanley Britain Japan Congress

Secret calls hint at aiding California kidnapper

A British ambassador Sir Ronald Lindsay reportedly made frequent calls to the U S State Department, supposedly to save Alexander Mackay, jailed for kidnapping a sheriff in a California jail break. Lindsay sought a new trial but did not succeed.

Sir Ronald Lindsay State Department Sir Ronald Alexander Mackay California White House

British indecision on Mussolini sparks fear and plans

The British weigh how to curb Mussolini amid Europe’s autocrats. They fear Il Duce more than Hitler and consider a Mediterranean defensive alliance of small powers with grievances against him.

Mussolini Europe Hitler Mediterranean Il Duce

West Side PTA hears Mrs Carruthers speak

Ten years ago Mrs. George EB Carruthers spoke at a West Side PTA meeting. The report lists Athens residents and guests traveling to Columbus for a nearby event, including Prof. George Starr Lasher and Dean Irma E Voigt among others.

George EB. Carruthers The West Side Pta Athens Columbus Maton Talley George Starr Lasher Victor Whitehouse FD Foresth F. X. Rauch C C. Robinson T. W. Craig L. V. Brown Dean Irma E. Voigt Anna BE. White Mra Margaret Benedict Mayme Johnston Eva Lamon

Athenian Art Cooking Club Hosts Porch Party

The Athenian Art Cooking Club hosted a porch party at the home of Mr and Mrs H D Henry to honor Mr and Mrs E C Logan on their departure to make their home in Cleveland.

Athenian Art Cooking Club Mra H. D. Henry E. C. Logan Cleveland

P Bets Pid Sorority Reception at Miss Bertha Brown Home

Sorority social hosted at Miss Bertha Brown’s residence with guests Miss Catherine Silvas Mrs J P Woot Jr and several assist­ing hosts listed. Merril Atkinson and son Merril left for Za leski for the day. Guests included Mr and Mrs C Schloss Mr and Mrs Ben Stalder Lucile Stalder Mrs Julius Fisher and Mrs Margaret Rosser. Day arrived home from a months ota in Welanderdale Filia.

C Schloss Ben Stalder Lucile Julius Fisher Margaret Rosser Nelsonville Ota Welanderdalea Filia

Public Forum on Wallace AAA payments and idle labor

In a signed letter Editor G D Ridenour argues that partial AAA benefit figures show farm curtailment cost consumers and suggests redirecting funds to employ idle workers. He cites $3,851,137 worth of farm products kept off market and estimates 1,283,712 six hour days could have funded 3,000 workers at 50 cents per hour.

the Messenger Wallace AAA Agriculture Department PWA

District Tales of Long Ago

Eli Cushman Crippen born in Athens village in 1814 was postmaster under Lincoln and married Kate Whipple. His son Henry C. was a mail agent, Carrie married Rev. Silas Pruden, Celia married Rev. David Morgan, and Eli belonged to the Universalist Church at Rutland. Judge Ebenezer Currier, born in Rhode Island, aided settlers with debt forgiveness and served as Ohio University treasurer and state legislator. Captain Joseph M. Dana, 1822 birth, long clerk of courts, Civil War militia officer, attorney, Athens mayor, and Ohio University trustee, died 1881.

Lincoln Eli Crippen Athens Kate Whipple Henry C M. and C Carrie Silas Pruden Celia David Morgan Universalist Rutland Meigs County Ebenezer Currier Athens Village Rhode Island Exeter Lewis Cass Ohio University Ohio House Senate Athens County Olive Crippen Ohio Joseph M. Dana Joseph Dana Dana John Perkins Ann Colwell Third Ohio Infantry General Grosvenor

Nursing Tips From Dr Morris Fishbein Health Hints

A nursing mother should feed from one breast if milk is ample to reduce infection risk, but use both breasts when milk is low to stimulate flow. Shorten single breast sessions to about 10 minutes. with both breasts, six minutes may suffice. Maintain a regular feeding schedule and manage air swallowed during nursing by keeping the baby semi erect and patting the back to belch.

Borah Answers Ten Questions on Budget Relief and Economy

Senator Borah answers the ten questions on budget balance relief unemployment currency and related policy. He favors balancing the budget without tax hikes, federal relief with greater state administration, old age pensions, no permanent unemployment, a managed currency, a shorter work week, preserving states powers, strict anti trust enforcement, no farm production cuts, reciprocal trade treaties with Senate approval, and support for the Utilities Holding Act.

Frazier Hunt Borah America Senate Old Lion Lone Wolfe Old Guard London Cleveland

Supreme Court voids Guffey Coal Control Act mandate

The Supreme Court yesterday ordered its mandate invalidating the Guffey Coal Control Act issued immediately.

Washington U.P Supreme Court

Gail Everett Finds Work in New York Fashion Shop

Gail Everett, Larne prize winner, travels from MISS CRANSTON's school to New York with a letter from Larne. In town she meets artist DEREK HARGREAVES who advises Madame Lizette's, where Gail lands a job after the previous designer departs. She encounters wealthy DICK SEARLES and postpones a date as the shop awaits sketches.

Gail Everett Larne New York Gail Miss Cranston Madame Lizette Hollywood Dick Searles Rosemary Searles Madame Linetis

Gail Sees Dreams Shattered Then Dances On

Gail, a 19 year old aspiring fashion model, endures a setback at Madame’s shop as instructions clash with youthful designs. After a tense morning she finds cheer in a dinner date with Derek Hargreaves, believing success may still come.

Gail Madame's Madame Miss Carolie Rosemary Derek Derek Hargreaves Chile

Poet Colum Verse Contributed by Messenst Readers

Poets corner prints verses contributed by readers. names and addresses appear with pieces. The robin poem describes spring, birds, and kindness to birds. contributor Anna Lee Brown Sollister Obie signs the piece with location.

Messenst Colum Robin Anna Lee Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul Mallon Harry M. Roach Zanesville F. G. Flegal C. T. Crippen Marjorie Bartels Richard HL. Atkinson Merril Zaleski Public G. D. Ridenour Eli Cushman Crippen Amos Crippen DR. Morris Fishbein NEA Service Athens Messenger Utilities Holding Company Act Utilities Holding Act William E. Borah George Clark Mother Daddy Jean Serwight NEA
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