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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
4
The reflection on Memorial Day expands beyond soldiers to honor fathers mothers children friends unknown to the world yet dear to families. It urges recognizing everyday heroism and lifelong service as part of national patriotism and community loyalty, noting America's freedoms come at a cost paid in blood and hardship.
An editorial warns drivers about right of way and traffic rules to reduce crashes. It explains the distinction between main and secondary highways, the right of way at intersections, and stresses yielding to others when unsure to improve safety and longevity of both life and vehicle.
The article argues that unanimity is rare among justices amid complex modern law. It cites Chief Justice Hughes on varying minds and the infinite complexity of interpretation. It also contrasts married life with nerves and notes Black Legion members facing dire consequences if they try to leave.
Fragmentary note claims horses can sleep upright like elephants and other creatures and mentions dads with couple week eldering.
Washington report argues Townsend's California primary impact was minimal and did not alter outcomes. Roosevelt led with 769000, Epic 101000, Townsend 59000. Townsendites blame unfairness while insiders predict legal delays and shrinking fundraising. GOP hints at Lowden Landon prospects and party power plays.
A collage of notes recalls ten years past with Gift Evans city auditor sailing to England for a visit, speeches at Athens High School, and Mrs J A Miller visiting Miami relatives alongside others attending weddings and gatherings in Charleston and Huntington.
Among the first settlers of southeastern Ohio, notable names from American history emerge. The piece highlights pioneers who fought in the Revolution, built settlements, and shaped the young state, tracing their moral influence on communities and the New England Puritan lineage they carried into the Midwest. It lists figures such as Rufus Putnam, Admiral A Whipple, James Varnum, and others, underscoring how their lives reflect enduring values and the early West’s formation. The narrative argues these leaders infused orderly habits into the region, contrasting them with cruder offspring of later migrations.
Poet section prints verses from readers including Molly Robison Crain Glouster R F D and Leda Sams. The pieces praise national service and grief of a fallen brother, contrasting a uniform of blue with a dead hero buried away from battlefields where Northern banners wave.
Dr Morris Fishbein details home baby formula hygiene and preparation. He urges sterilization of bottles nipples and vessels, individual small bottles for portions, extra bottle for 24 hours, and careful handling and temperature testing to avoid contamination and bottle breakage. He notes modern nipple designs aim to reduce air intake and advises feeding duration mirrors natural nursing.
A collection of quotes reflects on youth disorderly world views, evolving slang, and criticisms of the penal system. It includes remarks from Homer P. Rainey and Helen Wills Moody, plus a note on a test case involving four brothers who challenged NRA rules and public appearances.
FRAZIER HUNT reports Governor Alf Landon faced a wide array of questions from writers and observers in Topeka. Landon says he won’t give snap judgments on issues like budget balance, relief design, unemployment, currency, and anti trust reform, insisting he wants fair, final answers after thorough consideration.
Gail Everett prize winner seeks work in New York where she enters service at Madame Lizette shop. She clashes with Lucille Travers and faces schemes by Natalie Preston and Derek Hargreaves while Mark Chapman returns home to Arizona after a car wreck and finds aid from Jed at Hoskeer’s shack as he confronts the Travers plot over Rancho Angelo.
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