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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1936
Page
6
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co publishes every weekday afternoon with a large Sunday maritime edition and a weekly schedule. The notice focuses on regular publication cadence and the special Sunday edition.
The piece contrasts uncensored American journalism with the censored English press over the Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson affair. It argues that transparency protects reputations, noting American coverage allowed readers to decide for themselves while English cover-ups heightened rumor and discontent. It cites Roosevelt children as an American example of open reporting versus hush-hush scandal.
A commentary argues federal control over hours and wages has failed and questions new moves toward union driven measures like CIO style organizing. It predicts limited effective action, with emphasis on voluntary compliance and evolving public conscience shaping future enforcement.
A harsh opinion piece condemns the Chicago elevated crash that killed ten and injured fifty eight. It argues political favoritism, unsafe wood coaches, and lax construction ethics threaten public safety on urban transit systems in Chicago and New York.
Washington columnist Paul Mallon notes a major defect in the business picture as the expected construction boom remains stalled. Public and private spending lag, with total industrial output at 109 percent but building at about 55 percent, keeping unemployment tied to the sector. Residential construction edges up, while factory and commercial activity lag behind prior year levels.
The passage suggests continued demand for housing as government surveys indicate shortages. It notes ample credit, wage gains, and price increases aligning with building costs, forecasting a slow steady improvement. Signals of higher factory and commercial demand appear, with rayon running at capacity and steel expansion anticipated.
Figures show monthly contract awards in millions since spring: April 130, May 122, June 116, July 141, August 122, September 119, October 125. All building material lines rose from September to October with industry employment up 12 percent and payrolls up 5 percent.
A government chart using 1923 25 as base shows mixed signals on business conditions with autos and rail earnings expected to rise next year. Production remains strong overall except lumber due to a Pacific Coast strike. Canada’s post depression recovery tops the U S. Meanwhile Santa Cruz bans barking dogs amid enforcement concerns.
The excerpt debates public risk taking amid aging transport systems. It questions whether past incidents like the excursion steamer overturn in Chicago twenty years ago prompted genuine improvements in water transport laws and overall safety standards.
The editor prints a signed Public Forum letter by Guy S. Thompson of Columbus Ohio praising hunting and detailing a day afield. The writer recalls fieldwork with hounds chasing rabbits, the crowd, shots fired, and a later reflection on remorse for killing a defenseless animal. He urges respect for farmers and their lands.
Ten years ago news items report Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry’s new southern colonial home nearing completion. Other items note visits from Welk family, Poston and Betts students returning to Columbus, and Masons electing Dr. Bremm as high priest with officers installed.
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs A E Falloon hosted Mr and Mrs F A Forest from Rutland. Mr and Mrs W W McVay visited Sidney as guests of their son Superintendent Herbert R McVay and family. Mrs A W Smith and daughter Faye of Loveland stayed with Mr and Mrs A E Algeo. Mr and Mrs John Westenhaver of Logan returned from visiting Mr and Mrs J R Elder in Athens. Dr E I Stanley purchased the home of S D Webb in Albany.
Defines wages as all remuneration for employment including noncash value but excluding more than 3000 dollars per employer per calendar year. Employment covers any service in the United States by an employee for an employer with several exemptions. Self employment and non US work are not counted. Credits may accumulate from multiple jobs and in kind housing. It explains how to handle changing jobs and ongoing benefit accounts after January 1 1957.
Marcia Canfield, betrothed to Frank Kendrick who vanished amid debts, faces intrigue as holdups unfold with Tony Stellicci and Carlo, while Bruce McDougall arrives as a new resident and Dorothy Osborn renovates a home. A storm and plane crash strand travelers, leading to further tensions and a planned dramatic reveal.
On a January Saturday two locals in Bobbs Neck, Dorothy Osborn and Marcia Canfield, weigh their material environment. Dorothy, frustrated by poverty, surveys the Osborns living room and dining room, noting the modest home and tight finances that shape their daily life.
A collection of controversial lines includes Rev Malkow on church efficiency twenty per cent and fifty per cent, Mrs Cooke urging public recognition of female confidences, and liquor ad cautions. Henry Bruckmann warns against Santa Claus imagery to deter youth drinking. Dr Henry Co Link quips on physical prowess over intellect. Marie Belloc Lowndes labels nearly everyone a potential criminal.
This piece chronicles Glouster's school system from Miss Bagley's 1822 log schoolhouse to modern brick buildings. It notes the genesis of the district's schools, town incorporation in 1888, first high school in 1889, and first graduating class in 1890 under Joseph Francis, with successive superintendents Hooper Henderson and Bryson guiding growth through 1922.
The eye reflects general health, with bright clear eyes signaling good health and illness causing dull eyelids and sluggish movements. Eye color is heredity influenced, and vision issues can reveal conditions from anemia to kidney or nervous system disease, with brain issues sometimes first shown by vision changes.
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