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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1936
Page
4
Residents of Richland Avenue press the township trustees for water, fire hydrants, and police access as a path to joining the City of Athens. The column urges a planned incorporation proposal, outlining tax implications, service benefits, and the potential for improved city services and infrastructure.
Gallia Township trustees discuss how authority is moving away from voters and the dangers of overcentralization. They note home rule is retained when schools are centralized, but fear loss of jurisdiction over local affairs requires voter action. Trustees claim to understand changes and inform the public.
Belgium moves to arm as a neutral shield between France and Germany in the European crisis. The tiny force may fall to German and French tides, but national honor would endure if it tries to halt the invasion. Switzerland and Holland likely to follow with their own defense plans amid rising war fever.
Paul Mahon reports that in Iowa polls Landon’s lead fades as Henry Wallace gains influence. APRAC pamphlets and farm program lobbying shift farm belt sentiment. Federal co op critique grows amid unity calls, with the Co Operative League endorsing federal aid to consumer co-ops. Outcome after election remains undecided.
The article argues that the proposed three-nation money arrangement will not curb foreign exchange speculation. It notes a free London gold market, existing shipping practices, and daily fluctuations among the dollar, pound, and franc. The citizen speculator is unchanged, and Morgenthau’s publicity moves are praised as technically adept and theatrical.
A muddled item jumbles references to Roosevelt and a second World Series game, mentions possible lightning in connection with Ohio State football without a Minnesota schedule, and riffs on wood becoming food in Germany. It notes eight wrestlers joining a political speaking party as a symbolic future debt struggle.
Switzerland remained a neutral hub for spies while Belgiums neutrality added complexity to western Europe war movements. Germany celebrates France losing an ally as Paris plans to bolster border forts to blunt a German offensive. Across the Atlantic observers warn these shifts threaten global peace.
Poet writes of life as a page in a big book above. He asks if Jesus approves and urges living for the Master. The speaker recalls fear of judgment, peace in faith, and sacrifice at the altar. She trusts in a home beyond and asks prayers for God's children. Sharpsburg Ohio author Mrs Warren Hanson.
The Messenger notes political letters on party lines will be discarded during the November election to keep space for general views. It argues displacing steam plants with hydro power risks miner idleness, warns against centralized government, and questions expectations of paternal federal control. R. K. Russell, Pomeroy, Oct. 13.
James Caldwell born 1820 in Carthage Township Athens County lived many years in Rome Township. He married Harriet Branch of Meigs County. their daughter Margaret Ann married E D Merwin and they had sons Dr James Merwin and E C Merwin. F J Carpenter, 1844 birth Rome township, Civil War soldier in 129th Ohio. John E Cook, Civil War veteran from Rome Township, captured multiple times, fought in Atlanta campaign and Stone River, imprisoned, rescued by Southern girls, returned to duty and marched at Lincoln’s farewell. Esther Copeland, long-time Rome Township resident, widow of William Copeland born 1789 in Westmoreland County Pa, parents of eleven children with multiple Union soldiers and one son killed by accident. Copeland’s father served in War of 1812.
A compilation of contemporary quotes critiques on driving safety, politics, prohibition, religion, and law enforcement. Notable voices include Al Rodero, Lady Astor, Dr F Scott McBride, Dr James L McConaughy, Dr George B Cutten, Sandor Frankfort, and J Edgar Hoover.
A Meed household chaos follows their move to a dilapidated farm as Zeke hides a family table. Major Sam Meed uncovers the heirloom drop leaf table that survived the original dining room set relocation. The revelation deepens tensions over loss, memory, and pride among Kate Caroline Grandfather and the faithful servant Zeke.
The article outlines resuscitation using Schaefer prone pressure and other breathing aids. It explains inhalation apparatus delivering oxygen and carbon dioxide, masks, and machines that stimulate breathing, with cautions to avoid unsafe devices and to start artificial respiration immediately in suffocation cases. Immediate removal to fresh air is stressed to save lives.
Ten years ago Athens Hi-Y Club featured discussion leader Guy Wanless. A new bulletin board went up in front of Hunter Street Lutheran Church, Logan. Birthday party for Mrs. Charles Daugherty Chauncey. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Probst and Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Stewart. A DAR marker was placed on Edith Sargeant Zerkle's grave by the Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter. Mrs. Tom Davis and Sarah Jones hosted Mrs. Edgar Ervin of Columbus. guests included the Probst and Stewart couples. Mrs. Arza Brooks received a surprise party at her Millfield home.
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