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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1936

Page

4

The Athens Messenger and Herald Ad Rates and Publication Details

The Athens Messenger and Herald announces weekday afternoon publication with a Sunday morning edition. It lists publisher Gordon and Bush, editor Charles H Garris, and affiliations with professional newspaper groups. Subscription rates shown include 84.50 yearly, 15 cents weekly, with partial rates for six and ten week periods.

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Judge Rowland on Taxpayer Burden and Court Costs

A column praises Judge O F Rowland for explaining how court delays and transferring minor cases to higher courts raise costs for taxpayers. It argues legislative action is needed to curb waste, urging public demand while noting voters rarely scrutinize rising taxes and the public’s tolerance for government expense.

O. F. Rowland Rowland Santa Claus

Judge Harley Whitcraft Passes, Honored Jurist of Hocking County

The death of Judge Harley Whitcraft removes a jurist who filled the Hocking County bench with credit to his district and the legal profession. He was a good citizen whose life reflected fearless honesty and hard work, widely honored beyond the Hocking Valley. His home community and county will regret his passing and the loss of his future service.

Harley Whitcraft Hocking County Judge Whitcraft Hocking Valley Ohio

Danger Hours for Drivers Hint at Seasonal Risk

The piece warns that between 5 and 8 p m during October through December the danger to drivers and pedestrians rises as dusk thickens traffic. It urges careful driving as thousands rush home, and suggests reflecting on family to avoid risky behavior during this period.

Detroit primary incident prompts voting reflections

Relatives of a Detroit man sought an absentee ballot after he had been hurt in an auto accident. They explained he wanted to vote but were too late to secure an absentee ballot, highlighting ongoing concern over citizen turnout and participation in elections.

Detroit Michigan

European tariff shifts misread as millennial shift

In Washington, Paul Mallon argues Europe’s devaluation and a 15 percent tariff cut may not lower French prices. He calculates that after devaluation a US dollar watch costs more in France, leaving tariff protection effectively higher and negating any immediate trade revival.

Paul Mallon Washington Europe Paris U. S France United States

French devaluation sparks world price concerns and neutral talks

The piece argues French devaluation may curb domestic prices while risking future price rises and warns U S moves toward a Western Hemisphere neutrality pact resemble League of Nations ideas. It notes varied drafts for a consultative commission of foreign ministers and unclear meeting rules.

U. S Latin America League of Nations Europe United States Commission of Nations

Behind the New Deal Guard: Reserve Fund Idea Dropped

The article reports that early brain trust planners opposed a large reserve fund for Social Security and that the President may have shifted on it since signing the act. It suggests an overhaul of the program next year regardless of leadership.

Louse Talk and Winter Plans in a Queer Column

A medical column notes a taboo word pediculus may be needed in patient talks. A Wisconsin man delays winter sleep to November 1 unless election speeches distract him. A columnist hints few hear about the Spanish bull amid war dispatches. Young men leaving home face risks in this trailer era of caution.

Wisconsin

Voter Returns After Injury to Cast Ballot

The injured voter returned with one arm in a cast and a bandaged head, hobbling but insisting on casting his vote. He arrived after being turned away earlier, signaling determination to participate in the election.

Public Forum letter on farming and pork prices

The Public Forum column carries a signed letter from E. E. McGee of Nelsonville dated September 29. McGee recounts reading Mr Reeves's letter and notes how rising costs and PWA aid influence farming decisions and willingness to sell out.

the Messenger Mr. Reeves PWA

City imposes 1000 dollar weekly license on seers

North Sacramento authorities require fortune tellers and crystal gazers to obtain a weekly license costing 1000 dollars. The action aims to regulate occult services within the city. The measure targets practitioners operating in the city limits and affects potential clients seeking divination.

Sacramento Cal U.P

Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet

Dr Morris Fishbein discusses dangers of sedatives narcotics and anesthetics kept in home medicine chests. He warns potent drugs require physician prescription and proper storage. opium morphine codeine bromides barbiturates and pyramidon derivatives are cited with cautions for safety and regulation. He urges separation of insulin syringe kits and disposal of anesthetics after use.

Morris Fishbein

So They Say on College Topics and Nutrition

Dr. R B Ogilby of Trinity College cautions that athletics girls and religion dominate bull sessions and a man must touch reality when his personality is formed. Dr Clifford Barborka of Northwestern Medical School asserts national nutritional conditions and vigor have deteriorated due to only about 10 percent consuming good sufficient foods.

R. B. Ogilby Trinity College Hartford Conn Clifford Barborka Northwestern University Medical School

Flying Mariner Returns to Island After Storm

Kay and Ted berth the Mariner at the jungle island. Illah, who hunted for the gyropilot secrets, is thwarted as Ted reveals he and the crew triangulated signals to locate their position. Illah is jailed as Ted tends the passengers and meningitis patients receive care.

Flying Mariner Kay Ted Mariner Illah French Frigate Shoals Wake Island Honolulu Pacific Ocean U.S Mississippi Silah Iilah

Kay's Courage and Ted's Routine Flight Home

On a Pacific island layover, Kay stays to aid the sick while Ted pilots the Mariner toward Guam and the Philippines. After a storm, they face separation, yearning for a life back in Ship Harbor with Dickie as Kay resolves to balance human needs with technology.

Tims Ted Kay Guam Midway Manila Dickie Ship Harbor Philippines

East Shade Social and Personal News Briefs

East Shade notices show Earl Shields leaving for Marion after a two week stay with aunt Mrs Arthur Watson and others. Sunday visits include Chester Caldwell with sister Mrs Sophia Caldwell and Gordon Caldwell with Reverend and Mrs Riggs at Success. Wilber Shields and Mary Johnston of Marion visited Arthur Watson. Hubert Winyard of Akron visits Osborns. Ermyl Cheadle Athens stayed with Ernest Cheadle. Herman Satterfield of Parkersburg recently visited Leo Watson.

East Shade Earl Shields Marion Arthur Watson Jake Koehler Chester Sophia Caldwell Gordon Caldwell Success Riggs Wilber Shields Mary Johnston Hubert Winyard Akron Charles Osborn Ermyl Cheadle Athens Earnest Cheadle Herman Satterfield Parkersburg Leo Watson

Pheasants Flourish in Salt Lake Canyon Mountains

Chinese Ringneck pheasants introduced in 1881 thrive in the mountain canyons above Salt Lake City. The population has grown to thousands, far surpassing the original stock of fifty birds.

Salt Lake City

Shadows Poem by Thelma Pyle From Athena Ohio

Poet's Corner notice invites readers to contribute verses bearing name and address. The provided poem Shadows describes a sunset fading to night with imagery of lovers and guiding light. Signed by Thelma Pyle, 14 Columbia Ave, Athena Ohio.

Thelma Pyle Columbia, Ave. Athena Ohio

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