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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
4
The Athens Messenger details publishers and editors, affiliations and wire services, with subscription rates listed for Ohio including one year four fifty dollars two fifty for ten weeks and six cents for four weeks. Also notes second class matter status and postal handling.
A brief dispatch from Harbin reports a Japanese troop train wreck blamed on Russian partisans. The piece argues wars often arise from long buildup, compares past conflicts, and urges early and strong peace efforts by great powers to avert a broader war in the Far East.
The piece urges Athens and Athens County clubs to imitate the D A R by marking birthplace sites like Grandmother Brown to attract visitors. It argues the cost is small compared to tourism gains and notes upcoming articles to spotlight local landmarks.
The article extols humane society workers for decades of humane deeds aiding animals and people. It notes shelters protect elderly animals, prevent homeless or vicious pets, and emphasize a kinder approach amid a general rise in humane concern.
Athens and Meigs Counties push to finish the state highway between Reedsville and Little Hocking this year. Meigs County approval extends State Route 248 by two and a half miles toward Hockingport along the Ohio River, nearly to the Athens County line, on a formerly impassable stretch.
A brief verse reads a man after his own heart from I Samuel 15 14 offering a moral reflection for readers with a simple devotional tone.
New York braces for congestion as Fifth Avenue parades choke deliveries. Gilbert Swan notes readers recall the avenue’s parade heritage from 1860s oil booms to royal visits, while merchants urge change to relieve traffic and keep commerce flowing.
The Athens Messenger Information Bureau answers reader queries at no cost on topics from etiquette to history. Examples include what a besom is, the Excellency title for Mussolini’s wife, the Lindbergh stamp, Thomas Hickey’s plot, and details on veteran certificates and wall color effects on lighting.
A humorous reflection on persistent golf struggles and changing fortunes. The speaker admits clumsy swing and costly habits while hoping for future mastery. He wonders if work may force him to give up golf to earn a living, yet keeps hopeful faith in a brighter golfing state.
The Messenger prints a unsigned opinion from Athens Ohio dated April 16 1932 urging residents to publicly present their town well and invest in local efforts. The writer argues prudent spending yields broad dividends for the community and school supporters.
A letter from Morris Dupler of Murray City on April 15 argues the open shop bankrupts operators, calls for restoring the miners union to protect workers and families, and warns of staying out of mines if not supported. It reflects tensions between union advocates and company men during labor disputes.
Editor urges Athens to use summer funds from motor and gas taxes to hire idle men for urban repairs and beautification. Proposes leveling brick streets, trimming corners, removing unnecessary trees, planting new ones, and a civic effort to boost morale and community spirit.
The Athens Messenger advertises the Official Road Map a larger map covering the United States with highways and touring areas. It includes state traffic law digests and a distance chart on the back and is available for fifteen cents plus postage.
Information Bureau circular by Frederic J. Haskin offers to send an official road map in exchange for five cents in coin or stamps. The form requests name street city state for delivery.
Governor Ely fired a Revolutionary War musket shot that traveled via shortwave to Holland, Java, Sydney, and back to Schenectady, illustrating electricity speeds and global reach. The piece notes the Interstate Commerce Commission urging federal highway traffic control, warning it could curb buses and trucks and affect railroad profits.
Farm posters announce Hagenbeck-Wallace circus coming April 26. Youngstown vets plan first annual reunion May 6. New York steel leads stock boom with shares near $100. Athens Humane Society promotes Be Kind to Animals Week April 24 to 30. Washington to send warship to aid Americans in Mexico region. State dairy probe finds cereal dyed meat products require labeling. Athens baseball, Glouster game scheduled. OU freshmen hold first social at Masonic Temple led by Bertha Buxton and Don McVay.
Sept. B. O. Skinner of this city was named a member of the executive committee for the newly organized national superintendents association.
The article urges patience with young stutterers and notes many cases improve naturally. It discusses psychological stages at ages three to five, imitation from others, and the harm of scolding. It recommends sleep, calm activities, and gentle guidance to reduce fear and encourage slow speech.
In Chicago in June the fight centers on vice presidential picks for Hoover and Roosevelt as delegates expect a run for running mates. Curtis appears likely to be renominated while younger figures like Hurley may be favored by some. Roosevelt may pick Barkley or White, with other northern or western names explored.
The author argues motor buses and trucking boost national prosperity and should not be crippled by regulation. Government support or improved railroad methods are needed to meet competition, not efforts to hinder automobile transportation which is as vital today as the steam locomotive a century ago. Also mentions Kansas City's one pound St. John baby progressing in incubator.
The passage notes early feeding for children with sugar water and milk, including a sugar spread on bread. It also quotes Vice President Curtis urging Daughters of the Revolution to demand alien criminals leave and defend neutrality, while criticizing outdated defense spending and advocating for modern air and sea power to deter other nations.
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