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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1936

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates

The Athens Messenger lists publishing terms from 1896 to 1928 with weekly editions on weekdays and a large Sunday edition. It notes GORDON K. BUSH as publisher and general manager, C. H. Garrs as managing editor, and membership in multiple newspaper associations. Advertising rates available on request, obituaries at nominal charge, and subscription rates set for carrier and mail in Ohio.

Athens Messenger W E Bush

Nonpartisan call to save Ohio wildlife by Bricker slate

Ohio sportsmen form the Ohio Bricker Conservation Committee to back the Republican governor candidate Bricker for better game and fish restoration. They urge a nonpartisan, independent governing board and funding directed to propagation and habitat, not salaries or politics. The piece argues current spending and politics hinder wildlife restoration and calls for reform across parties.

Ohio Ohio Bricker Conservation Committee Bricker Conservation Committee Ohio Conservation Division Columbus

Critics hold Roosevelt era air policy responsible for pilots' deaths

The author argues the present administration must answer to the public for 12 pilot deaths and for harming the U S air transport system. Accuses Commerce and The National Airways under a Republican administration of collusion, penny pinching and misdirected air navigation funds. Calls for accountability to the Army Air Corps and public over failed air mail policy and Copeland report.

Department of Commerce National Airways Court of Claims Air Navigation Division Actuarial Society of America Air Mail Copeland Roosevelt Baker Commission Congress Army Air Corps

Lucky Babies and National Pride Across Nations

A provocative column contrasts birth rates and national sentiment, noting Americans crave multiple-birth attention or dramatic medical stories to draw notice. It contrasts with Russia Italy and Germany where every newborn is a source of shared joy and national celebration.

America Russia Italy Germany

The News Behind The News by Paul Mallon

In Washington the Yangtze crisis tests British interests in China and foreshadows Anglo American policy. London seeks pressure on Japan while Hull and Roosevelt steer a more independent Far East stance. Morgenthau’s pound rescue divides Britain and the US amid whispers of naval accords.

Paul Mallon Washington Yangtze River Valley Britain China Manchuria Stimson London Foreign Office Shanghai Yangtze Hull Japan Far East Roosevelt T. R Asia Pacific Atlantic Europe Morgenthau

Silver policy shifts noted in Pittman tour and Mexican coin return

Senator Pittman, with the migratory bird commission, signals renewed silver policy momentum. Mexico restores silver coins to pre 1935 fineness, hinting at stabilizing silver value and possible Latin American monetary market expansion ahead of the Pan American conference.

Silver Key Pittman Migratory Bird Commission Mexico Latin America

Navy Pays Tribute To World War Leader Admiral Sims

The last tribute by the Navy to Admiral Sims honored his rank with full honors though officials from other departments were not invited. A War Department representative attended in uniform, while other departments declined, fueling rumors of past strictures from Sims. The Navy said such arrangements are uncommon and they were unsure of proper protocol.

Sims War Department Navy

Farm policy stirred by unseen adviser at Treasury era

When Agriculture Secretary Wallace and his top aide were away, policy questions were directed to Chester Davis once with the Federal Reserve Board. Davis, a former board member who departed months ago, has played an active role in recent farm policy developments. He uses the Fed as his base while shaping agricultural direction.

Wallace Department Federal Reserve

Fortune tellers predict Roosevelt or Landon win

Nation's clairvoyants forecast a Roosevelt or Landon victory in the election, and a Yankees or Giants triumph in the series, yet the piece remains a speculative gift from divination rather than certainty.

Roosevelt Landon

Asturian Gag Line Parodies Radio News Style

A new rapid commentary gag riffs on the line You talk about your trouble in the Asturias. The quip mimics the brisk radio announcer cadence and adds a regional twist to a familiar format.

Asturias

Lipstick a Health Menace

A brief note claims lipstick poses a health menace amid concerns about youth personal crisis trends among the younger generation.

Birth Reports Rewarded By Dictator For New Citizens

The dictator smiles at birth reports and rewards mothers for raising children. In contrast, in Russia Italy and Germany the regime directs education and later mobilizes citizens to work or fight, with leaders shaping from youth to front lines.

Russia Italy Germany

Public Forum Letters Debate Roosevelt Welfare Views

Co M Blake of Reedsville laments high taxes and unemployment while praising Hoover era pensions and meat prices. He accuses Roosevelt of starving promise and mismanaged relief programs, claiming crops are discouraged and famine could follow a re election.

the Messenger Roosevelt Hoover Blake Co. M. Blake

Local Industry Buys 6000 Radio Cabinets for New York Firm

Owen Manufacturing of Logan booked a large order for 6 000 radio cabinets from a New York company. An oil well on the William Bowlby lease near Webb Summit Logan yields daily gas of 300 000 feet. Social notes mention Athens guests at The Plains and honors at Ohio University Alpha Delta Pi events.

Owen Manufacturing Company Logan New York William Bowlby Webb Summit A. C. Gubitz Ohio University Alpha Delta Pi

Twenty Years Ago Hostess and Guests at Tuesday Club

The article notes Prof. and Mrs. C. L. Martzolff hosting the Tuesday club. Mae Poston returned from a five month trip through the west. Attendees included Mrs. George Fenzel and others at the Hocking County Fair. The Lastro Auto Supply Company lists numerous founders and officers. Contractor Fred Burke completed wrecking the stand pipe at Central School and the structure was to be moved to N Hill.

C. L. Martzolff Fred Burke N. Hill

District Tales of Long Ago Continued

A historical account of Zane’s Trace and the Mingo Trail from Wheeling Creek to the Licking River, detailing Tarhe’s Wyandotte camp, Nancy Zane, and the 1797 marriage of William McCulloch to Tarhe’s granddaughter. It traces bounty land surveys, the births of Lancaster and Chillicothe areas, and Kenton’s 1787 raid, ending with the note that the story continues.

Zane Nancy Zane Isaac Zane Myeerah Tarhe William McCullouch Hock-Hocking Standing Stone Todd Lexington Ohio River Maysville Paint Creek Aberdeen Kentucky Ohio Upper Sandusky

Notable quotes on religion, crime, health, and beauty

A collection of remarks from leaders and public figures on religion and social change, crime prevention, self-improvement, and athletes. Notable voices include Secretary Daniel C. Roper, President W. M. Lewis, George White, Warden H. L. Jackson, and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brewer.

Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper Mary Elizabeth Brewer London England

Mah Jong on Boats Banned in Shanghai Region

About 200 boatmen on the Chinhwai River petitioned authorities to permit playing Mah Jong aboard their boats. The request was denied, curbing the outdoor gaming on water.

Mah Jong Shanghai U.R Chinhwai

Catholic Church Gains 212136 Members in 1935 United States

In 1935 the Roman Catholic Church in the United States added 212,136 members, reaching a total of 20,735,130 adherents nationwide. The gain reflects ongoing growth within the American Catholic community during the period.

United States America

Gyropilot theft and storm endanger ship crew in Honolulu

Ted and Kay uncover Illah's bid to steal the gyropilot plans as she menaces the crew with a pistol. Amid a fierce storm, Illah orders the cockpit raid while the radio officer attempts a rescue by contacting Wake Island. Ted and Kay affirm their love and brace for danger.

Ted Kay Honolulu Jack Slade Illah Lilah Mac Tilah Wake Island Midway Islah

Pain relievers and cautions on common medicines

Health Hints and Diet by Dr Morris Fishbein notes that many family chest pain remedies resemble patent medicines and warns against acetylsalicylic acid and pyramidon risks. It explains causes of toothache earache neuritis and rheumatic pain and stresses treating underlying issues rather than masking symptoms.

Morris Fishbein

Also Mentioned on This Page

ATHENS MESSENGER @ HERALD INTING CO Gordon K Bush Mer. Charlies H Garrs American Newspaper Pubishers Associa Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation Associa Ohio Dailiea Inland Daily Press Association THE United Press the Public Forum Reedsville J. L. Pickering Mildred Totman Doris Giesecke Virginia Larimer Athens Plains A. F. Reeves W. D. Reeves E. M. Blower Glouster Kiwanis Club Church of Christ Mae Poston George Fenzel J. R. Lostro L. L. Diessle R. L. Woodworth Hocking County Fair Lastro Auto Supply Company Ara Butcher L. A. Spencer H. M. Woods Ed Walburn Miss Marie Carr David Taylor Elmer Ashworth Paul Dornell Harry Simms Charles Mapes Elmer Goldsberry Clyde Mansfield Harry Graham H. E. Hawk Everett Burt J. F. Lastro M. P. Totman J. R. Lastro F. Dix Preston They Say W. M. Lewis Lafayette College Easton, Pa George White H. L. Jackson Southern Michigan State Prison George Clark Dergioek US. P
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