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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1936
Page
4
Fragmentary obituary notice details and postal rate information from a newspaper page. Mentions care of thanks and memorial items with costs, plus a reference to a publishing or courier rate schedule and a 4 percent fee. Abbreviated and unclear in places.
The text argues capital and labor are mutually dependent, not adversaries. It explains capital as tools and machinery enabling labor, citing a major auto company that allocates land, plants, machinery, and working capital per worker. It concludes America’s high living standard comes from more tools and productive capacity provided by capital.
In New Brunswick New Jersey a young man paces a highway corner with a sign Stop This Murdering and Drive Cautiously aided by boys to protest traffic deaths. The columnist sees this quirky act as a hopeful sign that public action can reduce auto fatalities and urges broader citizen involvement.
A columnist argues that propaganda attacks Christianity and that church vitality depends on member financial support. The piece warns that anti religious forces spend money to undermine church life and urges contributions from the community to sustain religious leadership.
Cities crack down as dented fenders fill streets and drivers struggle with curb parking. Traffic managers draw white lines while some drivers misjudge space causing frequent crashes and costly repairs as car makers adjust seating positions.
Washington notes that President Roosevelt offers no new campaign promises beyond crop insurance. The Detroit speech hints at unfinished programs and a cautious path for a potential second term. Analysts predict movement depends on Congress and the Supreme Court with limited promises ahead.
Advisers complain the President spoke beyond the draft text on the train to Detroit. Enthusiastic crowds along the campaign route allegedly influenced him and he appended several paragraphs during travel.
National Democratic Chairman Farley privately told friends which ministers he would drop if Roosevelt is re elected. He cited at least three names but cautioned his view may not reflect actual cabinet shifts as leadership remains unsettled.
A historical note describes Theodore Roosevelt sleeping in his private car near cornfields during campaign travels. He spent about six hours nightly in such settings to avoid long overnight train movement and minimize time with local politicians.
The White House secretariat may undergo a reorganization after the election. Eugene Leggett, chairman of the National Emergency Council and ex Detroit newspaper correspondent, has been breaking in a prospective press secretary on Roosevelt's recent trips. Stephen T. Early plans to retire January 1.
Surgeons operated on a baby who could not cry after the mother consented despite the father's pleas. The case raises questions about parental authority in medical decisions for minors.
A Bronx native actor who found success abroad fears returning home to cheering crowds. The oddly hopeful yet anxious sentiment captures a performer weighing local reception against personal safety and career momentum.
A fragment quotes a friend threatening violence if election results go against his man. It also mentions women who discuss appendectomies being cured by a gimmick involving a Quebec magician who was sawn in two.
A local report notes a head injury with swelling to twice normal size. The article does not specify the subject's gender or other identifying details.
The piece notes drivers with poor visibility cause multiple fender crashes and ongoing repairs. It contrasts past habits of borrowing umbrellas with current behavior of leaving after collisions. Police are appealed to in vain and umbrellas are the old analogy.
Poem reflects memories of youth along the Hocking River near Athens Ohio. The speaker recalls friends Mack Dick Harry Buss Wace Joe and other pals from school days. The verse longs for return to tranquil shores and hopes the river will flow forever.
A poem extols Ohio landscapes and citizens, praising wild birds, lotus blossoms, rivers, lakes, and patriotic morals. It celebrates residents as generous, loyal, and guiding lights in the state, mentioning Annie McIntyre Barto e from Nelsonville.
The note credits Pauline McFarland of Jacksonville Ohio performing a lively era medley. She belts classics like Moon Over Miami and It Happened in Old Monterey while threading in nostalgic lines about love and luck in a sing along format.
A lyric note from Vivian Johnson of Logan Ohio expresses enduring love beneath a single night star. She asks if her loved one sees the same star and hears her whispered declaration I love you. The piece ends with a quip about money and a Bette Davis quote.
The July 1583 account recounts Morgan’s raid through Meigs and Gallia counties. Eli Judd of Danville aids his Confederate sympathies by firing in Morgan’s honor while two horses are seized. Morgan’s force is later scattered at Buffington Island with skirmishes near Coal Hill and Cheshire. About 1,000 rebels reach Coal Hill before surrender.
Ten years ago Mrs. 8. S. Steenrod hosted a bridge party at the Lancaster Country Club while others hosted showers and gatherings for local families. Nelsonville and Chauncey figures attended PTA talks and church events as ripples of community life surfaced.
The passage contrasts public ignorance about police with calls for intelligent cooperation. It quotes August Vollmer on police reform and Dr. I Cutter on valuing graceful aging and medical attention for the elderly.
On a Blue Grass farm Kate Meed and sister Caroline hear tales of buried Meed silver once hidden by Civil War era lineage. Major Sam Meed, drinking and worn by loss, dismisses omens as superstition while jealousy toward Jeff Howard, who owns the land, deepens Kate's rage. The sisters confront a rumored treasure and a mounting family strife.
Health hints outline headaches caused by eye strain and other conditions. Proper glasses, regular eye exams, and avoiding sedatives are advised. Lightheadedness, fatigue, and irritability may accompany reflex headaches from systemic issues like anemia or brain infections.
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