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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1936
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co announces weekday afternoon issues except Saturday with Sunday edition. Notes on publisher, editors, associations, and advertising rates appear, including post office handling and subscription prices in Ohio.
Business Week argues excessive taxes shrink growth and raise costs, citing Britain’s high car taxes and low horsepower limits, while the U S faces similar strains on industry and employment from heavy taxation and tax spending.
Hollywood casting chaos ends with a 13 year old chosen to play Huck Finn as hundreds of hopefuls audition for the ragged barefoot hero. The decision fuels debates on gender roles and youth in American storytelling.
A region in western Norway was struck by a rockslide that sent millions of tons of debris into a lake and triggered a massive wave. The disaster devastated shore farm lands, killing and injuring residents and leaving communities in mourning.
Local letters from four counties reveal how residents travel across states Canada and Florida to find people with tips on dining in New York sights in the Carolinas and corn yields in Nebraska. The column notes growing trailer production and interest in regional travel, fairs, and familiar places across Meigs, Hocking, and surrounding counties.
Washington report outlines President Roosevelts six to ten planned speeches, aims to win big with a large popular vote, and the strategic shifts in the campaign. It notes anxiety in Democratic circles, the New Deal teams pushing for reform efforts, and Cookes rise as a key adviser amid TVA and REA discussions.
John T. Flynn reports in The Athens Messenger that overall costs rose 20 percent since 1933, with food up 40 percent and rents up about 20 percent. Clothing rose about 19 percent, while clothing costs have recently fallen. Meat prices show steep increases. examples from 1933 to 1936 show substantial gains.
Dr Morris Fishbein cautions that summer play with air guns slingshots and small rifles can injure eyes and may require surgical removal of foreign material. Firework explosions risk skin and eye injuries with possible tetanus antitoxin and cosmetic scarring. prompt care reduces lasting damage.
In 1794 Indians attacked near Blennerhasset Island, killing and scalping Mrs Armstrong and two younger children while abducting eight year old Jeremiah, ten year old John, and fourteen year old Elizabeth. Husbands and Mixner pursued after hearing rifle fire as raiders hunted the abandoned Armstrong cabin. (To Be Continued.)
Prof. and Mrs. Homer Cherrington plan a Cambridge sojourn as he pursues a Doctor's degree at Harvard. In Logan, the A.E.W. Club met at Mrs. Frank Dean's home and Earnest Campbell, a route seven mail carrier, shot a six foot snake hindering around a squirrel near Rocky Point. A Main Street lot in Logan changed hands, and a social shower was hosted for Miss Ellen Riley. The high bridge score record was noted by Mrs. EB Sharp and Mrs. Fred Johnson.
Twenty years ago Mac Bethel traveled to Akron to join Geotrich Company's efficiency department. U C D Sewing Club met at Mrs Addison Fryberger's home. Johnn Selby of Marion visited Mr and Mrs Joseph Selby in Athens. Prof Evan J Jones announced the birth of a daughter Treesday Sept 25. Senator Atlee Pomerene spoke from the Athens Court House steps. Seventh convention of the Knights of Pythias in Perry County met at Corning. Mr and Mrs M Gill and their daughter Jane visited relatives in McArthur.
Kay confronts Ted after a Christmas reunion aboard a giant flying ship. He defends his trans Pacific plans and discipline, while Kay longs for shared gaiety and a less regimented life, feeling her role as wife and partner slipping away. The couple clash over balance between duty, romance, and freedom.
Kay Dunn, a pretty air stewardess, falls for Ted Graham a veteran pilot. Ted values his job and adopted son Dickie over romance, but Kay persuades him to marry. They honeymoon on a flight to the Orient, then Ted’s long absences leave Kay lonely at home during Christmas. Ted’s invention work keeps him away amid party outings.
A nostalgic verse recalls a mother’s word meaning the world to the speaker. The lines express lasting memory despite nineteen years with silence and absent voice. The note labels Elva Coulson Miia Ob KR DL.
Quotes from Dr. Rufus B. Von Kiehnamid and Alfred E. Smith warn against withdrawal and chaos without engagement. The Rev H C Robbins condemns gossip and propaganda in politics. A Kansas City man faces charges after cruelty to animals is reported.
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