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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1935

Page

4

Name Magic Fades in Roosevelt Critique of Party Dependence

The piece argues that voting for individuals over parties has led to entanglement with leaders like Roosevelt and the New Deal. It criticizes overregulation, opportunism, and rising costs, calling for party-driven reform and accountability to restore stability and economy.

Hitler Mussolini Roosevelt Washington Hoover United States White House Columbus

Wall Street Bulls Digest Booming Cash from Public Money

Paul Mallon notes that public money floods Wall Street as brokers loans rise little while stock values jump. Cash purchases replace speculation, saving banks cut rates, and tax rules curb quick profits. Traders eye Federal Reserve caution on excess bank reserves with restrained action expected.

Paul Mallon New York Federal Reserve Board

Return of ex Mayor Walker and tax case fate

The piece describes former Mayor Jimmy Walker sending an emissary to Jim Farley about an income tax case. It suggests Walker may seek to stay out of politics despite whispers of a deal with Farley. The article frames internal party dynamics and possible implications for his public life.

Jimmy Walker Jim Farley Jimmy New York Farley Walker

Political peril surrounds Walker amid faltering support

A large group of Walker’s political allies has turned on him for non political reasons yet still esteem him personally. A homecoming demonstration was genuine. Jimmy's friends will provide limited business. Voting for public office remains doubtful and seemingly permanent while certain middle aged men remain alive.

Walker Jimmy

Silver Boys Skeptical Of British China Link On Silver

Local silverites doubt British pressure on China’s silver move and expect nationalization to dent treasury holdings. They warn smugglers may persist despite capital punishment. Analysts foresee political impact outweighing economic, with Far East events echoing broader front page concerns.

Japan China

Al Smith as Next Mayor of New York Rumors Swirl

Political chatter in New York centers on Al Smith potentially becoming mayor as Tammany Hall faces internal debate. LaGuardia appears finished in the current term, fusion leadership is in question, and insiders weigh Smith as the strongest reform candidate amid calls for change.

al Smith New York LaGuardia Tammany Smith

Political satire on noise, planes, and names in public life

The piece opines on New York noise concerns near Grant's Tomb and a shift from ponies to planes, notes a Shakespeare talkie yielding to another play, and muses on Notre Dame football and political power. It argues patience with new tactics, warns dictatorship as fleeting efficiency, and links political names to security.

Notre Dame

District Tales of Long Ago in Bedford Township Meigs County

John Newell came to Bedford Township Meigs County from New England in 1816. A tanner and shoemaker, he died in 1839 and his wife survived about 35 years. The Newell family produced several notable marriages and Civil War casualties, linking to Syracuse and Rutland through Dolly, Rebecca, Zelda, L H Bridgeman, Quartus Bridgeman, and others. Eli Stedman, born 1777 in Vermont, settled on Leading Creek and served as a Free Will Baptist preacher. his descendants married into Chester and Rutland families. Captain Jesse Hubbell, a War of 1812 veteran and Rutland magistrate, was born in Cooperstown in 1788 and died in 1874, leaving ties to the Larkin and Easterday families.

By . H. Harris John Newell Bedford Township Meigs County New England Newell Dolly Newell Benjamin Knight Chester Rebecca Newell Quartus Bridgeman Syracuse Sultana Vicksburg, Miss Zelda John Blair L. H. Bridgeman Artemesia Young Jessie McElroy Capt. C. McElroy Abner Stout Auralia Mr. Branch Bartlett Paine Rutland Elihu Stedman Eli Stedman Adaline Elliott Rev Madison Elliott Chester Academy Jesse Hubbell Rutland Township Cooperstown N. Y James Fenimore Cooper Captain Hubbell Nancy Smith Noah Smith Curtis Larkin John Easterday

Just Wonderin By The Winter Wind In Amesville

Poets' Corner reads a reader letter from Garnet Sedwick of Amesville Ohio asking about a loved one through a radio memory. The note invites responses in the Messenger Readers column and mentions listening to Ted Weems.

Messenger Ted Weems Garnet Sedwick Amesville Box 3

Quotations on Diets Radio and Oaths from Public Figures

A compilation of remarks from George Rector Lesslie Howard Representative James Wadsworth and William McAndrew. The passages cover dietary eras radio’s use for busy lives and opposition to a compulsory teachers oath. The quotes reflect concerns about taxation media and civic duties.

William McAndrew New York

Public Forum letter lauds delegation and revival event

The writer praises the November 2 delegation report and Rev Woodgeard of Logan as a livewire. Townsend residents received compensation and those absent missed the uplifting spiritual event. The piece urges Mr Woodgeard to return and notes the next meeting on Saturday night November 9 at Odd Fellows Hall in Nelsonville.

the Messenger Woodgeard Logan Townsend Christian Odd Fellows Hall R. H. McCray Nelsonville

Health Hints on Water Quality and Purification

The article discusses taste odor and purity of drinking water and how mineral content and chlorine affect flavor. It notes city testing by health departments, options for bottled table waters and home filtering services, and emphasizes regular filter cleaning for safe, odor free water.

Sailor Life Described By Hi Y Instructor

Allan V. Wiley Athens High School instructor in French and German spoke at the Hi Y meeting about his personal experiences as a sailor in commercial shipping. The program committee including Dick Kircher Bob Daggett and Bob Brookins was named to plan the year's events.

Allan V. Wiley Athens High School Dick Kircher Bob Daggett Bob Brookins

Tangled Bank Robbery Plot Reels In Federal Detectives

Federal agent Larry Glenn and partners corner Dr Jeckers in a staged apartment raid as they pursue bank robbers linked to bond schemes. Suspects Al Peters and Tony LaRocco attend the scene while Jeckers resists sharing details, and the team plans a downtown interview to extract information.

Jean Dunn Donald Montague Bobby Wallace Jean Golden Feather Sandy Harkins Sandy Bobby Lewis Larry Glenn Wingy Lewis Larry Lewises Doc Jeckers Matthews Gunderson al Peters Tony LaRocco LaRocco Peters Jeckers The

Doctor Jeckers Under Pressure In Investigations Office Clash

In a tense Division of Investigations scene, Larry confronts doctor Jeckers about treating a bullet wound victim and seeks identities, locations, and associates. Jeckers resists, boasting of long experience, while officials maneuver to isolate him, discuss his drug use, and plan further steps as the day ends.

Larry Glenn Matthews Larry Tony LaRocco Doc Jeckers Doc Division of Investigations Jeckers Gunderson

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Grant Prince of Wales Poets’ Corner George Rector Lesslie Howard Uis James W. Wadsworth George Clark Kelly the Public Forum Townsends DR. Morris Fishbein Hi-Y Duncan Elmo Patten Robert Bruce NEA Service, Inc Park Gan By Victor Kaufman
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