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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1934

Page

4

Ohio newspaper trade association notices and rates

The item lists members and affiliations of the Ohio newspaper scene including the American Newspaper Publishers Association Inland Daily Press Association and Associated Press. mentions national representatives and advertising rate inquiries plus obituary card notices.

American Newspaper Pubishers Association Ohio Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Lally Press Association Associated Press National Jonn W Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit

Time machine of imagination through centuries of crisis

The piece compares today’s economic anxieties with past depressions, citing St Augustine, an 1832 French physician, a 1857 American editor, and a 1886 US official. It argues that future historians may judge our fears as quaint, urging perspective on current hardships.

H. G. Wells Times United States

Huey Long Foe Warns of Unrest and Planning Hope

The National Planning Board urges long range planning to avoid violent explosions as Huey Long supporters rise amid unrest and distrust. It notes Huey’s rise in Louisiana and his 1936 presidential bid as a warning, and calls for capable leaders to replace dreamers and steer society toward stability.

Huey National Planning Board Louisiana

Father Faces Duty After Son Kills Patrolman

An 18 year old St. Paul youth involved in a hold up fight with police killed a patrolman and fled home wounded. His father chose to call a doctor parish priest and police, letting the law take its course. He says it was the only decent thing to do and hopes no other father must face it.

St. Paul Ann Georgia City Library

Harassing the Blondes in News Coverage

The writer argues there is excessive focus on blondes in Hollywood news. The piece notes a shift from redheads to blondes as the spotlight increases. It claims fair-haired individuals deserve relief after a long period of emphasis on other hair colors.

Hollywood

One Man Show Hangs Over New Deal Says insider

A Washington insider arguing the New Deal falters not for policy but for administration says the president relies on a few trusted allies and that many New Dealers lack vision. The column notes belt-and-suspenders tactics against bucket shops led by Big Tim Callahan and discusses Senate races, Roosevelt travel, and looming battles with utilities.

Washington New York Boston Baltimore Big Tim Callahan Yale Sec Callahan Garner Warm Springs Secret Service Murphy FDIC Fox Treasury Morgenthau

Public attention shifts from blondes to broad human stories

A newspaper voice decries headlines that fixate on blondes, arguing that character matters more than hair color. The piece notes readers often back public figures while lawyers claim ongoing pursuit of Samuel Insull, reflecting broader media taste for sensational traits.

Local health nurses elect new officers in Gallia County

Mrs. Pearl Hatfield of Gallia County was chosen president at a district meeting of county health nurses. Miss Bliss of Athens was named secretary and Alma Van Pelt of Gallia County also secretary. Secretary Weeks urged higher appropriations for the Army and Navy.

Pearl Hatfield Gallia County Miss Bliss Athens Alma van Pelt Weeks Army Navy

Early Athens Town Development Under Ohio University Trustees

Ohio University trustees acted before 1805 to establish Athens as a university town. They ordered a lot sale for November 5 with Rufus Putnam and Samuel Carpenter laying out 27 house lots and 27 outlets. Purchasers included John Havner and Silas Bingham among others. A second sale occurred November 25, 1806. Dams were authorized on the Hocking River at Athens in 1805, with navigational rules and a $5 fine for obstruction. The Gregory Mill became Stewart's Mill, and the Herrold Mill was built by Silas Bingham.

Ohio University Athens University Rufus Putnam Samuel Carpenter Athens City John Havner William McNichol Silas Alvin Bingham Sylvanus Ames Jarrett Jones Moses Hewitt Eliphaz Perkins John Simonton John Johnson Henry Bartlett Canadry Lowry Daniel Mulford John Wilkins William Dorr Joel Abbot Ebenezer Currier William Skinner Leonard Jewett John Walker Gregory Stewart's East Athens Herrold West Athens Silas Bingham Joseph Herrold

About Your Children About Your Children

Olive Roberts Barton cautions against underestimating germs and the spread of illness. She argues for continued isolation of sick children, proper hygiene, and avoiding risky contact to prevent influenza and other contagious diseases. The piece emphasizes caution despite evolving theories about germ transmission.

Health Hints On Blood Pressure And Rest

Fifteen percent of middle aged people have high blood pressure and 26 percent of deaths after age 50 are due to it. Normal pressure ranges 90 to 140 systolic and 70 to 90 diastolic. Causes include heart disease exophthalmic goiter kidney inflammation and hardened arteries. Rest and reduced worry aid control. diet has limited effect. Merle Thorpe and Harold Ickes cited. advice stresses balance between activity and rest.

Public Forum letter on crime, crowds and outdoor ownership

A reader laments mass violence while arguing Americans are poorly civilized and claim outdoors as theirs. The writer contrasts Europe’s density with U S sparsity and cites warning signs in Roanoke and a Harrisburg child killing case. Athens, Nov 24.

Athens Saxony Netherlands Belgium Emerson Roanoke Virginia Harrisburg Co. W. Super

Love and Mystery at Kendallwood Library

Ann Hollister moves through debt ridden family troubles and a new library job. A chance encounter with Peter Kendall's grandson leads to a branch agreement and hints of romance with Tony Mickle while rumors swirl about wealth and status. The tale follows social tensions and budding affection amid a small town library switch.

Ann Hollister Ann Sarah Kent Tony Mickle Sarah Tony Peter Kendall Kendallwood Harvard Beaux Arts Peter Valeria Bennett

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