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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1936
Page
14
A New Yorker reportedly aimed to recruit 800,000 armed men to fight alleged Jewish and Communist influence. The piece emphasizes that such high-pressure, strong-arm outfits are unAmerican and cannot succeed in the United States.
A witty column notes changing phrases as debunking spreads. It cites Zion National Park cuckoos flocking to greet cars and feed on insects. The Biological Survey is quoted on cuckoos laying eggs in others nests and forcing hosts to raise their young.
A long obituary honors a Nelsonville woman whose life blended hospitality and humor. The tribute notes how a friendly disposition earns respect and how social life has grown more casual, while praising the value of warmth, humor, and understanding in a good neighbor and friend.
The piece notes dictators spread war talk while democracies like England and France seek a peaceable path. It highlights Italy and Germany aiding rebels and Russia threatening conflict, contrasting public sentiment with rulers' orders and the burden on ordinary people.
The late Emma C McVay of Athens embodied pioneer ideals through years of public service and community betterment. She lived richly by battling for causes she believed would enrich the town and inspire others to persist in their convictions.
A New Yorker with modest means saved for a dinner date but faced extra charges at a nightclub. He refused to pay the “extras” and walked out. The piece notes meek behavior and calls for reform in restaurant practices.
Washington commentary mocks Mr Morgenthau's money policy as a tentative gold standard. It argues France and Britain align with devaluation, while Italy Germany and Japan shape uncertain outcomes. The piece welcomes no clear progress and suggests campaign finance overreach.
The A F L and leaders like Dubinsky Zaritsky and John L Lewis push for peace yet refuse to concede. Inside negotiations promise battles over control as committees delay, with CIO exclusion and looming convention strife. Political bets hinge on state gains, not race for overall control.
Readable text notes Germans eat candy from coal tar and mentions coal as potential fudge. It suggests a harsher rule against the other type and a joke about a radio sound effect for elephants in the jungle.
An Atlanta woman who slept for a month is recuperating with no relapse expected. Her husband vows not to discuss his golf prowess and the story notes the odd crooner radio joke about crooners and a farmer with a radio plow in a corn field.
The speaker laments public tolerance of petty excesses from vendors and officials. He argues for vocal protest to change overpriced services, poor previews, and mistreatment in daily life, urging collective action to curb exploitation.
In a signed letter from Middleport dated October 12, Charles F. Davis argues that Douglas Social Credit fails and endorses Silvio Gesell and a free economy, backed by Irving Fisher and others. The piece cites Keynes praising Gesell and provides contact for the American Free Economy League at 2840 Valentine Ave, Bronx, NY.
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses health risks from benzene and gasoline fumes in homes and workplaces. Symptoms include headache dizziness fatigue and blood impact with cold weather raising risk. Prevention includes open air work when poisoning suspected and medical care with rest fresh air sun and blood-building foods.
Athens Messenger items recount local events in 1882 including M and C Railroad sale, Christmas Night church fair at City Hall, repairs on S Main St, Shafler’s purchase near Masonic Temple, death of William Bingman near Coolville, burglar case against James Burke, railroad promoters meeting in Columbus, wandering printer Immortal J N Free, tax payers urged to pay early, rabbits in Rome Township, death of Nelson H Van Vorhes who once published The Messenger, Bell and Ryan buy a Main Street grocery near Athena Theater, Standard Coal and Iron Company seeking $25 million in Hocking Valley properties.
A reader supplied devotional verse praising the Lord and citing Psalm imagery. The piece references Calvary, green pastures, still waters, and the Lord's guidance. Signed Cc. Cantwell, it carries a personal religious message suitable for the column.
A lyrical description of a whimsical autumn trees ball with Miss Maple Miss Gum Tree Miss Willow Miss Oak Miss Ash Tree and other trees in gowns, music by the Whip-Poor-Will, moonlit gold light, crickets singing, and a closing wink from Mr Buckeye. Annie McIntyre of Barstoe Nelsonville Ohio signs the piece.
A reflective poem on learning to be content in all life stages through faith, ending with a prayer to God. It contrasts earthly struggles with heavenly hope and ends with a note from Mrs Chas Holdcroft of Chesterhill Ohio. The text closes with an aside about New York City’s Grand Central Terminal roof being sheet copper and over 25 years old.
Kate Meed and Caroline leave a grand Kentucky farm to start anew at a dilapidated home with Major Meed and two servants. Jeff Howard forecloses, Kate clashes with him, and the sisters plan a stark, practical relocation while facing a grim, secretive upstairs.
A roundup of memories from ten years back includes 156 descendants at an Israel Linscott reunion in Athens County with George J. Linscott elected president, baby show winners in Logan, apple orchard yields near Albany Wilkesville Road, and local gatherings from Athens to Columbus with parish and family events.
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