The Athens Messenger Newspaper Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger established 1825 published weekdays except Saturday with a Sunday edition. Located in Athens Ohio serving five counties with national and regional press affiliations and various obituary and advertising policies. Subscription rates include one year by mail four fifty and by carrier fifteen cents per week.
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Frederick Bush
Athens Messenger
Werald Printing Co
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Ohio
Athens
Nelsonveglous Logan
Omeroy
Middleport-Coolin
Gallipolis
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Col James P Barney Sees Price of Depression in Corps Recruits
Col James P Barney of the US Army says two weeks of training is insufficient for the first Fort Knox Conservation Corps recruits. He notes underfed, undernourished youths need a month to build strength and adapt before assignment to projects. The remark highlights health costs of extreme poverty and the Depression era.
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James P. Barney
United States Army
Conservation Corps
Fort Knox
Barney
Guard Against Forest Fires in Southeastern Ohio
The spring rains delayed farm work and caused road damage but prevented forest fires that regularly bruise Athens County and nearby areas. Fires often start from brush burning or broom sedge clearing and spread into young growth, drawing many farmers into firefighting efforts. The damage to young trees has been substantial, stressing conservation as the region preserves its expanding young forests for future value.
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Athens County
Ohio
Elm Planting on East State Street in Athens Delights Community
Athens residents praise a rapid tree planting along East State Street from the Children’s Home to the Airport. Over 140 American elms were planted at no cost under the leadership of C. M. Gill, W. W. Wiggin, and J. J. Crumley with county and state aid and relief labor.
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Athens
Athens Better Homes and Grounds
C. M. Gill
Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Wiggin
Ohio University Department of Agriculture
J. J. Crumley
Messrs
Gill, Wiggin, and Crumley
Better Homes Committee
Too Good To Be Licked A Beer Holiday Moral Boosts 1933 Mood
The piece argues that legal beer brings relief amid 1933 New Deal efforts and bank turmoil. It credits beer with lifting morale while noting slow benefits of giant public works and reform programs, and ends asserting Americans retain humor and resolve during financial strain.
Dear Miss Dix on choosing between love and career
Dorothy Dix advises a reader to wait on marriage when finances and personal goals clash, arguing a wise choice depends on the man and the woman’s setup. She notes many modern women value independence and careers, and offers guidance on weighing love against financial security and household needs.
Explanations of Yesterdays Cartoons Majestic Handkerchief History
The piece traces pocket handkerchiefs from 3000 years of ancient Egypt to their rise in France under Queen Marie Antoinette. It notes a privilege of the rich and a sixteenth century royal ban on commoners carrying them. Tomorrow previews Upside Down Birds.
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Germany
Marie Antoinette
France
Masonic Club Dance Honors Dominant Night at Students Union
The Masonic Club held a dance at the Students Union with a grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Royer. A best dancers prize was won by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hansen of Columbus visiting Mr. and Mrs. SM. Haffey. Carl Beasley was elected club president to replace retiring Fred McKay. Athens reps at Kiwanis charter in New Lexington included Prof. T. N. Hoover M. M. Kerr Carl Neff and C. T Moore.
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Masonic Club
Students Union
R. C. Royer
J. W. Hansen
Columbus
SM. Haffey
Carl Beasley
Fred McKay
Athens
Kiwanis Club
New Lexington
Prof
T. N. Hoover
M. M. Kerr
Carl Neff
C. T Moore
Four New Fords Arrive in Athens From Local Agent
Four new Ford cars reach Athens delivered by local agent George W. Hopkins. Touring cars go to Lou Pickering, John McCarty, and W. s&s Southerton. a roadster goes to Frank R. Murphe. A Deutsche Verein reception hosted by Prof and Mrs Emil Doernenburg draws faculty, students, and townspeople at the YWCA rooms. A string quartet performs as Al Ringling visits Athens with Ringling Brothers Circus, arriving from Chicago and briefed in town before moving to Clarkburg.
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Athens
George W. Hopkins
Lou Pickering
John McCarty
W. S&s
Emil Doernenburg
Deutsche Verein
F Acuity
Don Grones
Mostyn Jones
Ted Alford
Jay Hoodler
Roads Across District Demand Heavy Spring Repairs
The district and state highways require extensive rebuilding after a harsh winter with freezes and thaws. Flooded routes broke apart, ditches clogged, stone washed into fields, and thousands of potholes to fill. Repair costs run into thousands of dollars across local and state networks.
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Ohio
Care of Mental Cases Proves Heavy Burden on Civilization
Dr. Morris Fishbein notes mental disease as a major societal burden with 1951 New York state costs exceeding 130 million dollars. He discusses organic versus functional mental disorders, preventive focus in youth, heredity control, and the impact of economic stress on morale and mental health.
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Morris Fishbein
New York
Horatio M. Pollock
Neurologic Institute of New York
A Child Weighs Words as Illness Becomes Fear
A mother, fearing illness for Billy, voices alarms and prescribes rest and soups. The boy, pressured to prove sickness, gradually adopts the sick role, while anxious family signals amplify his distress until a doctor is sought.
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Grandma
Billy
Bill
Mrs Roosevelt Leads Public Role Yet Stays Within Sphere
Washington commentary notes Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt as the most active presidential wife yet keeps her focus on domestic and women’s issues. She lectures on public affairs from a nonpolitical stance, discusses family and employment policy, and publicizes frugal White House menus.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Rodney Dutcher
Washington, D. C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Anna Dall
T. R
Alice Longworth
Theodore
White House
Eleanor Roosevelt
Executive
Flora Ross
Cornell University
Gasoline taxes in 1932 states bring in over two hundred million
Items of interest report that during the first half of 1932 gasoline taxes in the states exceeded 246 million dollars. England notes 2000 women among 42,000 doctors. Advice says use cold water and ammonia to clean matting, not soap.
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England
Faithful Salt Lake Bishop Struck by Theft at Home
Bishop H Beckstead, renowned for leaving doors unlocked, faced a theft when someone broke into his desk during a church visit, stealing about 200 dollars. The report also notes various unrelated items about whales, furniture care, and England’s beer consumption.
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Salt Lake City
H. Beckstead
League of Nations Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A mixed set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues relating to League of Nations terms and general vocabulary. Includes geographic, governmental, and common word entries with hints like sea between Italy and Jugoslavia and headquarters of the League.
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Italy
Jugoslavia
Grange Responds to County Extension Controversy in Messenger
Merwin Deputy Master for Athens writes in the Public Forum defending the county extension service. He notes petitions circulated locally showed about 125 names, not 1100, and says many signers were misinformed or later offered to retract. He describes meeting attendance issues, accessibility problems, and urges supporters to seek fair treatment and full discussion before cutting the service.
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the Messenger
Messenger
Grange
Smith-Hughes
County Extension Service
Flood Discussion Draws Athens Boosters
Athens Rotary hosts an evening on flood prevention with speakers from Ohio University students and local groups. Vague notes mention Hotel Berry and T. W. Craig among attendees as part of the community gathering.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens Rotary
Ohio University
Berry
T. W. Craig
Ciup Cc
Births Report From Cutler and Nearby
In Cutler April 1 W S Secoy announce birth of a son on April 13 weighing ten pounds Mr and Mrs Biffle announce birth of a son Clyde Secoy Delber Margaret Goddard Ruth Freda Gould Wynong a junior at Bartlett High School Mrs Emma Godday of Williamstown Mr and Mrs W and Mrs Alfred are parents of a son from Coolville Mr and Mrs Rogen Mrs James Carruthers Louise Place and guests of Mr and Mrs Sarah Lukens Kenneth child of Marietta was a guest of Mr and Mrs Kennedy spent last weekend with their daughter Mrs Dow
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Sarah Lukens
Kenneth Child
Marietta Wer
Mr. and
Mrenedy
Mrs
Dow
Pupils to Appear in School Concert at New Marshfield
NEW MARSHFIELD The New Marshfield Association will meet Thursday night at eight o clock when pupils from first through sixth grades will present a Rhythm Band and two skits. Students Joanne Graham, Billy Mulpas, and Elsie Billy will perform a solo and numbers by the boys as part of the program.
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New Marshfield
New Marshfield Association
Joanne Graham
Billy Sing
Elsie Billy Mulpas
Ladies Aid P. Church
W.C
H. Efaw
Eva Francis Nichols
Fred Hoodlet Haught
Mamie Efaw Ross
A. G. Dunning
and Collins
Luse Cincinnati
Wat
Athen
Nora Frank and
Knowlton
Rome Mace
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