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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1935
Page
4
Notice lists rates for national representatives and companies in Chicago New York and Detroit. It mentions obituary and card of thanks options with nominal charges and that items are entered at the Athens Post Office as second class matter.
Merle Thorpe argues Washington is expanding regulation and centralized rule, eroding individual liberty. He cites rising federal payrolls, more auditors, and numerous codes struck down by the Supreme Court, warning of a drift toward expert planning and reduced democratic self-government.
The article argues Europe and other nations have lived beyond income, piling up debt. It notes Italy’s prewar billions, Ethiopia’s inability to pay, and Britain and France funding new wars with heavy taxes while the U.S. bears much of the Great War liability. It questions when spenders will be forced to balance the books.
The remark praises troops for bringing civilization to Africa, noting the colonial effort as ongoing and decisive. The speaker emphasizes the need for soldiers to carry civilization forward to the soil of Africa.
A lighthearted remark suggests Italians could cope with meatless diets by adopting American habits, namely studying U.S. meat prices and pretending to be Americans to gauge costs.
Poughkeepsie coverage notes likely Republican gains in New York State Legislature as voters face a national shift away from the New Deal. The piece highlights Roosevelt administration funding in Dutchess County including sewerage, factory refurbishment, and school and infirmary expansions amid the mayoral campaign.
The White House anticipates a surge of Italian orders in the US once League of Nations sanctions take effect. Roosevelt signals to curb belligerent trade, though he cannot block it legally. He aims to pressure firms via RFC, subsidies, and contracts, while Hull offers vague responses on concrete steps.
The Commerce Secretary two stepped into a White House conference with the President and two business advisory councilors. He spoke of making the council more effective during this key administrative period amid new laws. A second hand remark hints at Al Smith fearing a Roosevelt re election while no action is reported. Polo horse throws film actor.
A Cleveland woman reports she felt her bed shake during an earthquake and feared a man hid beneath it, prompting a police call. In other headlines a famed marksman shoots at film stars for pay, Italy enforces war rations, and a warning against excess spaghetti rations echoes.
Poets' Corner invites verses from Messenger readers bearing the same second address. This poem speaks of roaming to a hollow hillside with a companion, reflecting on sunset, summer light, and distant memory. Annie McIntyre Bartor of Nelsonville Ohio signs with the Mill Street address.
Health Hints by Dr Morris Fishbein discusses cancer myths and the five year test rule for cures. He notes most deaths occur after age 40, sarcoma affects younger people, and civilization links to higher rates. Early detection and treatment can control the disease.
The article traces Meigs County geology and resource history. It notes gaps in high coal seams in SE Ohio, describes the Pomeroy Seam near Rutland and Scipio Township, mentions limestone in Salem and Columbia, and records oil and gas discoveries around Coalport and Thomas Fork. It highlights earlier drilling for salt and later oil and coal production becoming valuable.
The Tigers defeated Nelsonville on a muddy field to annex the championship. Dr. E. B. Bryan returns from New York City after eye surgery and visits son Julian Bryan of Pelham Manor and daughter Mrs. Chester Sater of Ridgewood. New Deborah Class officers are listed at the First Christian Church with Mrs. Bingman as president and Mrs. Meighen as vice president. Lois Mariner hosts a Halloween party for friends.
The Greek Parliament passed a vote of lack of confidence in the Zaimis cabinet and the premier and his advisers resigned at once. Germany announced the capture of Usitze an important railroad terminal town in northwestern Serbia. Higley Study Circle met at the home of Mrs. T N Hoover. Mrs A M Lewis gave a paper on Natural History. J R Harvey called to Columbus by illness of his sister in law Mrs Jennie Harvey widow of Henry Harveywho was in business in Athens 20 years ago.
In a tangle of romance and crime Jean Dunn torn between Sandy Harkins and Bobby Wallace learns Sandy was wounded in a shooting and must visit Midlothian to deliver papers. A bank robbery linked to her father’s bank intensifies the peril as Jean grapples with loyalty, love, and danger.
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