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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1935
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Rial Printing Co publishes on workdays with a Sunday morning edition. Gordon K Bush is publisher and general manager Charlie H Harris is managing editor. Subscriptions list carrier and mail rates including weekly and multi month plans.
A traffic expert argues for nationwide adoption of the Uniform Vehicles Code and Model Municipal Ordinance to eliminate code disparities between towns and states. He contends uniform laws would simplify driving, speed enforcement, and police operations, boosting highway safety.
The piece argues the United States has little to gain from war in Africa and much to lose. It criticizes neutrality laws, U S loans to Mussolini, and warns domestic affairs require attention. It notes Africa as a developing cotton export region and laments deteriorating foreign policy and trade.
The governor advocates expanding welfare facilities across Ohio to meet rising needs at university and Athens hospital for the mentally unfit and other state institutions. Delays strain future budgeting, and sustained funding over years with federal aid is urged to improve treatment and care for the state's unfortunates.
The piece rails at rising gambling in cross road stores with penny and nickel machines. It warns pennies flow to outsiders, draining local funds for imagined emergencies, and condemns nationwide reckless spending as a moral failing.
In Washington column by Rodney Dutcher, Miss Mary Bendelari is portrayed as the leading advocate for protecting industrial design copyrights. The piece outlines her background from a spinal injury to inventing woven shoes, building a Paris shop, losing it to design pirates, and arriving in D C as a persistent, unpaid lobbyist. It notes her bold methods and deep knowledge of design law, plus mentions her patents for an elastic-edge tablecloth and a rigid sheet.
Joe Tumulty, a longtime lawyer for Wilson and now in private practice, drew $33,500 last year from utility holding firms. A pamphlet titled Statement offers the Black committee full access to his files and invites investigators to examine every aspect of his life. He cites work before major federal departments and agencies and argues for cooperation over old lobbying methods while defending his conduct in the Wheeler Bill matter. The piece also notes political segue, Roosevelt prospects, and a critical view of Wall Street gambling and Washington influence.
Samuel B. Pruden arrived in Athens County in 1815 and built mills and furnaces in Harmony and Chauncey later serving as associate judge trustee of Ohio University county surveyor and state legislator. Neil Courtney, English wharfman turned American citizen, settled near Athens in 1806 and helped establish a road linking Sunday Creek to Coe's Mill. The Goodspeeds and Hastings Moore are noted for early Athens County settlements and public service including education and banking.
The message defends civil criticism of public officials and faults F E B Radcliffe for calling out local figures. The letter-writer revisits Jeffersonian democracy, constitutional principles, and Roosevelt-era policies while defending American citizenship and free speech amid a local dispute. Tobijima island movement noted by Japanese scientists.
Mrs Waldo Baird and sister Mrs Alice Jordan visited Darbyville to see her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs E A Secoy. MP Hughes and R A Patton returned from Sulphur Lick. Miss Lora Briggs came back from a ten day visit with George and Mrs Briggs Cheshire. Geraldine and Helen Burson returned from Toledo where they stayed with Mrs F W Denzy. Five Sans Souci initiates were guests at a tea hosted by Miss Dorothy Woodworth. Initiates named. German Foreign Office apologized for sinking the White Star liner Arabic and loss of two American lives. Martin Josten, of Detroit, was guest of his parents. East State Street Nelsonville schools opened with 1 451 enrollment. High school faculty listed. Arthur McPherson of Rapid Shoe Repairing Co left for vacation to Niagara Falls Buffalo and Detroit. Prof and Mrs F S Coultrap returned from Clifton Springs New York.
Yesterday's cartoon centers on a couple the Porters. Mr Porter carried baggage to the car in the side driveway of their home. Mrs Porter entered the car and found him dead.
Ruth Woodson a penniless 19 year old seeks shelter in a stone mansion with a blue door after being stranded in Worthville. Penny the housekeeper misidentifies Ruth as Elaine Chalmers while Ruth hides her true identity and grows closer to John McNeill, who she loves. A criminally insane escapee named John Smith heads toward Worthville, threatening Ruth and Penny.
Dr. Morris Fishbein notes lungs illnesses do not confer lasting immunity unlike scarlet fever or measles. He argues against pneumonia vaccination, emphasizes strengthening overall resistance through avoidance of harsh weather, nourishment rich in protein and vitamins A B C D, and not relying on cod liver oil.
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