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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1934
Page
4
The Athens Messenger notes its established history from 1826 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher and Gordon K Harris as editor. It lists affiliations and circulation bodies and provides subscription rates including 15 cents per week by carrier and annual rates.
In a Business Week interpretation, researchers urge a sober, business driven platform amid political year fog. They propose maintaining NRA self government, approving collective bargaining, minimum wage and hours, while ending support for inefficient labor leadership and permanent bureaucratic agencies. They emphasize partnership to back the New Deal toward recovery and stable employment.
A reflection on economic hesitation as households delay buying furniture and equipment, farmers hold savings, and contractors fear bids amid federal limits. The piece urges readers in Southern Ohio to press legislators, seek certainty, and pursue work to restore recovery.
Washington reports note a restless electorate and unusual insurgencies in 1932 style contests. Massachusetts saw James Roosevelt and Louis Howe quietly backing Bay State loyalty while James Curley upended the state convention to win the Democratic gubernatorial primary by over two to one.
The article notes limited comment from Brandeis through friends about his views on industrial cooperative movements tied to NRA policies. It contrasts Brandeis philosophy with his juristic stance and cites evolving diplomacy between Hull and Troyanovsky. It recalls NRA efforts and subsequent violence, and mentions a name change for a railroad group to reflect progressive diplomacy.
John Ponn of Glouster criticizes New Deal relief and project spending in a Messenger public forum letter. He argues some projects are wasteful while relief inequities deny aid to worthy residents, urging new investigation methods and better targeting of employment and relief.
A church survey in Athens directed by Dr. 8. K. Mardis of the First M. E. Church aims to gauge local views. Prof. George E. Carrothers leads the college men’s Bible Class at the same church as Friday events unfold.
Russ Finsterwald and McReynolds among injured on the O U football team during scrimmage. Practice field lists Ed Finsterwald Nixon Palmer Hart Hanley Ike Holsington Englehart Dale Jones McConnell Hendrickson McCreary Rogers Fuller Riley Shaffer Bush. President Wilson proclaims Peace Sunday October 4 nationwide. Mrs. Clinton Daugherty of Millfield oversees cradle roll at Christian Church Bible School. Lena Matson captains Reda and Edyth McDaniel captains Blues in Sunday School contest. Clyde Edmundson visits Newark on business. Grace McKee hosts a house party at Oak Lodge with Harriett Sprague Grace Walker Edith Roach Marian Walden Mary Fulton and chaperon Helen McKay.
Levi Stedman built the first grist mill on Shade River in Chester Township Meigs County. A dam, a log mill, and a later saw mill created regional commerce until Morgan raiders burned the mill and bridge. The Adams Mill by Jacob Coddery opened in 1918 near East Rhode Junction. A third mill on Shade’s West Branch faced floods and fires before 1857. The first Chester Township school appeared around 1809 near Middle Shade with early teachers Nathaniel Clark and Asa Grow. The first post office opened in 1812 at the Stedman mill, later followed by Keno and Bashan post offices.
A family reflects on Grandma Perkins’ chair and the sacred aura around it. The narrator notes how childhood rules shape later attitudes, arguing that small prohibitions foster thrift, restraint, and appreciation for everyday life, and that restraint keeps life flavorful.
Inflammation in the mouth signals possible serious trouble from hot foods tobacco or dental issues. Infants and children may run fevers. cleaning, cooling, and dental evaluation are advised. Mouthwashes help odor and comfort, while diets should supply vitamins and minerals to support healing.
A historical notice describes a beef joint suspended in a shop window for over 100 years continuously, becoming a local curiosity and landmark. The aging display reflects enduring tradition and the shop’s long standing presence in the community.
The piece recalls Homer’s puzzled fishermen joke about fleas as the unseen catch. It then notes a 1802 Vienna book by George Bendotes with 160 palindrome verses, author Ambrose Hieromona peres, implying a curious, short future column about a one man artist tomorrow.
Boots Balburn elopes with Russ Lund and learns the marriage is troubled. He dies in a motorboat crash, leaving Boots uncertain as she becomes involved with Denis Fenway while Edward Van Sciver plans a rapid marriage. A foggy Christmas night ends in an accident and a hospital stay.
A fragmented note discusses labor unrest with claims that workers quit due to intimidation. Mentions George as president of a cotton textile group and references Ford and Romer T-50M in a garbled context.
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