Worries and Resolve Shape The New Year Outlook
A reflective piece urges self reliance and calm in facing economic strain from 1900 era WPA-like aid, urging readers to focus on controllable problems. It cites Governor Bricker, miners, and community efforts as examples while calling for personal responsibility and collective perseverance.
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University
Bricker
Car Valley
WPA
Washington
Macy
Athecs
Hocking Alley
Max
Share-the-road campaign debate in the streets of Athens
A discussion on drafting a share-the-road code in Athens cites drivers' rude behavior and traffic congestion. The piece compares local driving annoyances to national campaigns by oil companies, arguing for courteous driving rather than legal restrictions.
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Gereed
Marrow
Bury
Court Street
Athens
George
Those Famous Pacts and Europe’s Shadowed Promises
A reflection on wartime treaties between Italy and France and the era’s shifting alliances. The piece recalls Italy entering World War I with Germany, later aligning with the Allies, Mussolini’s rise, and US troop involvement to bolster morale. It notes lingering European tensions and Canada’s stance on repeated European settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
France
Germany
Mediterranean
United States
Mussolini
Europe
United States Notes Renewal with Germany Sealed
The U S and Germany exchange a final note with renewed assurances of high consideration. The renewal comes just in time as the policy risked lapse, signaling careful diplomacy and ongoing negotiations.
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U. & State Department
Germany
Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler mocks New Deal critics
A raspy column disputes that Americans support Communists or Soviet atrocities and defends anti Soviet policy. Pegler argues that some Republicans and progressives exaggerate Soviet crimes to attack President Roosevelt and the New Deal, while warning against appeasing enemies and praising American resolve.
Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene
Bruce Catton analyzes naval leadership in Washington, focusing on Admiral William D. Leahy and Admiral Ernest J. King. The piece highlights Admirals Stark and others, describing roles in naval operations, staffing, and wartime organization shaping the fleet’s effectiveness.
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Bruce Catton
Washington
Pennsylvanian mulls laws on words and near offenses
An unnamed Pennsylvanian seeks to ban saying kids and to curb approaching strangers with a casual Hey, got a match. A purse on the sidewalk may arrive in April with conditions attached. A dental professor notes a growing distrust in medicine amid such quips and bravado.
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Ted
Health Hints on Diet and Heart Health
Health hints discuss diet and weight loss, linking obesity to heart disease. The piece mentions exercise, blood pressure, and the impact of weight on arteries and kidney function, warning of stressed heart and potential health risks.
Violets Remembered In A Mother's Day Poem
Poetical reminiscence titled The Violets Mist Be Blooming Co expresses a speaker’s tribute to a mother. Imagery of spring violets, birds, and warm sun contrasts with loss as the speaker recalls a loving mother and a family home now changed. Mary Wahl is named.
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Earth
Mary Wahl
Gas well work near BouTom farm in Vinten County
In a fragmentary report from the area around BouTom farm in Vinten County, workers were seen on a gas well project while residents like James Bartow noted activity. A letter from Bersex Prete Frenk EO Weemh Eunice Secemey and mentions of units tied to New York and Camp Mer reflect a wartime or military context.
Community Notes From Guysville and Rome this Week
Cobemibas visited Foster Bean residence with Mr and Mrs Foster. Brooks and Middiepoct Ye e and George Cheacer were Athens business visitors. Ed Norris hosted guests at the Kimcade home. Mrs Charlies Rarim of Athens Fri at Brickles residence. P G Chapman attended general near Spencer West Virginia. Recent figures show the rate has risen by 50 percent since 157 percent.
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Som. Cobemibas
Amd
Foster Bean
C L. Brooks
Soo
George Cheacer
Athens
Thersiz
Ed Norris
Cofurtes & Gent
Amg
C . Kimcade
Charlies Rarim
Mrs Doc Horner Serial Story Vision of a Quiet Hospital
Emily Warren witnesses the birth scene on the hospital floors as Alan Warren and Dr Farrell guide delivery. Emily recalls her own role in the early life of Alan and feels the thrill of new life while a sudden fainting spell interrupts the moment. The chapter ends with Emily saved from collapse as the staff tend to the newborn and the exhausted mother Angela.
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Alan Warren
Coantrs
Emily Warren
Alse
Eric Kane
DR Farrell
Alaz
Mitte
Murees
Emily
Alan
Sum Doctor
Billy Bower
Sum Porch
Farrel
Angela
Billy
Bower
Farrell
Alam
Wien
Maree
Ess
Shoverne
Emi
God
Ome
Inspection of Athens Commandery by Knights Templar
Knights Templar Commandery No 15 held their annual inspection Thursday evening at the Masonic Temple with Thomas E. Gilson presiding. Right Eminent Sir H Pauch of Columbus inspected the degree work and awarded the local commandery a very high rating for their activities over the past year. The event was p.m. by the Eastern Star ladies.
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Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Thomas E. Gilson
H Pauch
Columbus
Eastern Star
Quiz Q&A on history and trivia from 1930s source
A series of Q and A items covers topics from wood shrinkage patterns to university colors. It includes figures on population shares in the Virgin Islands, airline passenger totals for the prior year, and questions about Panama Railroad ownership, among other factoids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of North Carolina
General Motors
Virgin Islands
United States
Questions Answered by The Messengers Service Bureau
A notice from The Messengers Service Bureau in Washington addresses readers seeking questions or information. It states that medical or legal advice cannot be provided and directs inquiries to the bureau at 1815 St. S2, Washington, D.C. The text emphasizes proper addressing and the service’s role in answering questions.
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Messengers Service Bureau of
Washington
St. S2
Washdington
A. C. Tre
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