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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1932

Page

4

Newspaper Associations and Wire Reportings in Ohio

A listing of industry groups and news services including American Newspaper Publishers Association Associated Ohio Dailies Audit Bureau of Circulations Inland Daily Press Association and United Press Associations telegraph wire report. The note reflects cooperative media surveillance and circulation auditing in Ohio.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio List Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association United Press Associations

SAVE THESE CHILDREN FINDING ON SPECIAL NEEDS IN SCHOOLS

The White House Conference on Child Health and Protection reports 5,630,900 U S. school children need special attention. About 3,000,000 have impaired hearing, one million have defective speech, another million have weak hearts, 300,000 are crippled, and 14,000 are blind. Providing care now saves costs later.

White House United States

We Must Rearrange Sooon

Readers warn of looming unemployment as industry shifts, with middle aged workers displaced by younger staff. The piece argues for industrial rearrangement to prevent dole-like outcomes, noting the English dole as a cautionary example and urging proactive measures to support workers facing job loss.

England

Leader Training Emphasized for Civil Life in 1932 Camps

The article argues that about 80 000 youths have applied to 1932 Citizens Military Training Camps and warns that Congress may cut camps. It states voluntary military training builds leadership and discipline, compares it with Boy Scout training, and claims such training prepares men for executive roles in peacetime.

Bark Heard Round the World Inspires Radio Lab Test

In Schenectady New York a dog named Short barked during a test of an around the world radio circuit. His bark traveled through the system and emerged from a loudspeaker a fraction of a second later, unaltered.

Short Schenectady N. Y

A Thought for Today From a Jeaf Verse

A brief devotional line quotes Isaiah 64 6 noting all deeds and intentions fade before divine judgment. The reflection invites humility and contemplation of human frailty.

Blood donors rise as volunteers aid New York hospitals

In New York City an expanding pool of donors has grown from jobless men recruited from streets and passing tests. Tom Kane, a former sailor dubbed king of corpuscles, has 150 trans fusions and often refuses fees. Kane once aided a 13 year old girl and later met Caruso. He witnessed events with Bernhardt and Valentino and was involved when Jack Legs Diamond was shot. He and others remain anonymous in sealed cases.

New York King of Corpuscles Tom Kane Manhattan Kane Caruso Bernhardt Valentino Jack ‘Legs Diamond America

Information Bureau answers curious questions for readers

Readers send questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington to receive free replies by mail. Topics include medical queries avoided, and answers cover history travel weather and demographic figures with details on Sir Richard Burton grave facts and library restorations.

Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, DC Mecca Richard Burton Somaliland Central Africa Burton Library of Louvain Germany France Japan C. W B. C Jimmu M. A Daniel C. Dakeman Hiram Cronk California Florida

Truth and Poetry on Statesmen and the Political Rise

The poem mocks politicians who claim burden and duty yet chase glory and the next nomination. It contrasts weary officials content with office against those who pursue attention, suggesting ambition resurfaces when a party convention nears. It ends pondering why national service lags before election fever.

Public Forum Letters and Ohio Authors Mentioned

A Messenger public forum note outlines letter writing rules and praises Ohio authors. It lists writers connected to Ohioana Library, invites donations to the Chubb Library, and cites local organizers Mrs. Rathburn and Miss Adams with dates and counties. A letter from D R Reading of Athens discusses coal wages, local mining economics, and buying coal from home mines.

the Messenger Ohio United States Athens Hocking Valley D. R. Reading

Books Are Wanted for Ohio Authors Drive

The Athens County Ohioana Library committee seeks donated books by Ohio authors for the state collection. Donations from any district are welcome and will be marked with donors’ names. Noted authors linked include Howells Whitlock Beveridge Stowe Grant Bierce and Dawes among others.

Athens County Ohioana Library Ohio Ohioana Stage Committee Ohio State Library Clarence Darrow Louis Bromfield Strickland Gillilan Dorothy Heyward Jim Tully Lowell Thomas George Amos Dorsey Myron T. Herrick Sunset Cox Whitelaw Reid Newton D. Baker Theodore E. Burton Washington Gladden Archie Bell George Washington Crile Joseph Warren Keifer Henry Turner Bailey James B. Foraker Ulysses S. Grant Emerson Fite Irving Babbitt Ambrose Bierce Henry Howe Delia Salter Bacon Martha Finley Elsie Books Harriet Beecher Stowe John Bennett State Library Chase Donald Orden Stewart Charles B. Dawes Whiting Williams Albert Bushnell Hart Frederick Ridgely Torrence Thomas Boyd

The Congressional Record Costs and Gabble In Congress

A Messenger special notes the high cost and bloated content of the Congressional Record at $58 per page. It critiques members for filler speeches and inserts, highlighting Pat Man Texas Kelly Illinois Frear Wisconsin and leaders Harrison and Watson for excessive gabble and parliamentary excess.

Washington Congressional Congress Senate House Patman Texas Kelly Illinois Frear Wisconsin Pat Harrison Jim Watson Indiana Pat Watson Sunny Jim

Booklet on Care of the Feet Promoted by The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger offers a booklet titled Care of the Feet arguing that most foot ailments stem from ignorance and neglect. It notes many Americans suffer foot trouble and urges readers to read the booklet to improve general health through proper foot care and to send in the coupon.

Athens Messenger

Request for Foot Care Booklet Seeks Mailing Details

Information Bureau notices enclosing six cents or stamps for a booklet titled CARE OF THE FEET. The writer supplies name street city and requests the booklet by mail from Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC.

Colin

Hypnotist Mink de Ronda Casequoted Scene Continues

Fragment from Page notes a famous hypnotist Mink de Ronda and a claim she will be buried alive in sand. The text suggests a sensational stunt or dramatic plot line as part of a broader feature.

Mink de Ronda

Psychology of dreams draws crowds as occult groups advertise

The United Sodge of Theosophists invites readers to hear about the psychology of dreams while Zenor, a 19 year old marvel, preaches and lectures in a trance. Other trance activities fail to deter regular Protestant and Catholic churches, which continue their campaigns. Five occult churches advertise alongside these events.

United Sodge of Theosophists Zenor Marvel

Tuberculosis in Children May Exist UnSuspected

Roy. 8 Copeland urges vigilance as tuberculosis can strike children silently. X rays and skin tests detect cases parents may miss, with transmission from household contacts common. Healthy living, good breathing, sun, and nutrition help prevent infection. symptoms can be subtle and require thorough exams beyond the chest.

Medical Q and A on Ankylosis Arthritis and health questions

Ankylosis is joint stiffness often from infection. may be permanent but not dangerous and heat helps. Arthritis is rheumatism from an underlying infection, stubborn to treat. seek doctor guidance. Night mouth dryness may be due to hyperacidity. adjust diet. A 17 year old girl 5 ft 7 in should weigh about 132 pounds. lemon juice can irritate chafed skin. vinegar does not make hair grow on the face.

Nancyo

Question on Remedy for Varicose Veins

A reader asks what corrects varicose veins and is advised to send a self addressed stamped envelope for full particulars and recipe. The item reflects a period brisk inquiry and response in a health column.

Anna S. Q

Klan raid disrupts Sharpsburg church service

A masked group in Ku Klux Klan garb entered a Sharpsburg church, marched to the pulpit, and delivered an Easter greeting envelope with a $10 bill to the pastor. The incident is reported alongside local civic events and business changes in the area.

Sharpsburg, Pa

German Russian Alliance Provokes French Tensions

Report notes a German Russian alliance aimed at affronting France. France may withdraw from the Genoa meeting, signaling possible shifts in European diplomacy.

France Genoa

Council abandons West Union Street paving project

The city council votes to drop paving between High Street and the B. and O. Railroad crossing due to high anticipated costs.

West Union Street High Street B. and O

Bryson to Speak at Marietta Red Cross Conference

C. H. Bryson, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, will be among speakers at a regional Red Cross conference held in Marietta.

Carmi A. Thompson Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Forum C. H. Bryson Chamber of Commerce Red Cross Marietta

Goldsberry Returns From Detroit In Hupmobile Roadster

F. E. Goldsberry came back from Detroit driving a newly purchased Hupmobile roadster.

F. E. Goldsberry Detroit

Public Forum Warns of Mulberry Street Fence Risk

A citizen letter by J. C. Hewitt urges a fence at the west end of Mulberry Street to prevent a horse fleeing an automobile or train and plunging over a precipice, highlighting safety concerns for the community.

Mulberry Street J. C. Hewitt

Woman in Politics Fights for Voice in Public Expenditures

A quote urges recognizing women's success in business and professional life and questions why women lack a say in tax spending, noting women pay taxes like men but have no vote on how funds are used.

Ohio University Trustees Appointments

Newly appointed Ohio University trustees include E R Lash Sr of Athens Charles Langenberg of Washington County and P M MecCullinin of Perry County.

Ohio University E. R. Lash Sr Athens Charles Langenberg Washington County P. M. MecCullinin Perry County

Hints for Parents On Safe Car Travel With Babies

Advice for young couples on traveling with infants in cars urges leaving babies at home when possible but acknowledges trips to see relatives. It recommends keeping babies in secured baskets or hammocks, avoiding driving with a child on the knee, stopping for feeds, lowering speed, shielding from cold wind, preventing engine fumes, and never leaving an active baby unattended in a vehicle.

Jim Algernon Clementina

Truth Is Mighty as It Bends History Toward Justice

A concise reflection asserts truth’s power to shape history and moral progress, praising honesty as a force that elevates societies and counters falsehoods. It emphasizes steadfast commitment to factual integrity amid shifting narratives.

Darrow Plans Defense in Hawaiian Case

Clarence Darrow outlines his plan as Lieutenant Massie admits he fired the weapon that killed Kahahawai. Darrow pleads insanity tied to the brutal assault on Massie’s young wife. The defense seeks a jury with more Caucasians while noting Orientals’ attitudes toward killing a man for a woman.

Clarence Darrow Massie Kahahawai Darrow

Rioting and Looting Hit New Zealand Amid Unrest

Reports say rioting and looting spread across New Zealand with unemployment concerns and an ultra radical government. Two churches are feared burned in the unrest.

New Zealand

Unemployed committees blamed for church shutdowns and Russia links

The text argues that churches could bear responsibility for unemployment and likens Spanish church destruction to Russia. It suggests sending unemployed committees to work in Russia as a way to reduce support for Russian-like conditions locally.

Spain Russia

Stalin and Trotzky Quiet Peace Talks Report Denied

Reports claim Stalin and Trotzky made peace but these denials surface. Trotzky may return to Moscow from exile in Turkey, with commentary suggesting his safety abroad compared to Russia.

Stalin Iron Man Trotzky Moscow Turkey Russia

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