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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
4
A reflective piece extols the virtue of citizens who “find time” for public service and family. It lauds a life of civic commitment from Sundayschool teaching to officeholding, and compares national unity efforts in Denmark to potential local unity in Ohio. It cautions against scattered efforts and advocates cohesive community action.
A historical note on the Apple Blossom Festival in the Pomeroy Bend region for 1930. It highlights regional promotion, the Shenandoah Valley comparison, and mentions notable figures like Robinson as examples in publicity efforts.
The article praises the festival’s growing fame and impact on the region. It argues the event will attract motorists and boost pride, farms, homes, and citizens, calling for continued careful planning and emulation by nearby hill country districts.
A New Orleans storage room fire resulted from a portable wiring setup by an untrained “handy man.” Poorly attached connections ignited contents, underscoring risk of DIY electrical work. The National Board of Fire Underwriters cites 1928 losses at $18.6 million. Use National Electrical Code standards and authorized electricians to reduce fire risk and fatalities.
Messenger reports that the claque paid applause persists in a diminished form. It moved upstairs and now consists of a small, disciplined group of palm clappers. The practice once drew high pay and organized teams, but critics say the racket waned and prices fell. still some honest applaud ers concede it wasn't a bad season for cheer leaders.
A national policy debate centers on whether this country should own its largest submarine fleet, backed by its strongest fighting fleet to claim global maritime dominance. The discussion weighs strategic reach, alliance commitments, and budget implications amid ongoing naval modernization.
Gates W. McGarrah named head and Pierre Quesney named general manager of the international world bank. McGarrah, praised as a top U S financier, and Quesney, a 35 year old French financier, bring acute financial intelligence after a global conflict. France holds a billion dollars in gold credited in this country.
The Coca Cola Company reports product sales in 76 foreign countries with Montreal consumption exceeding Miami. Q&A covers Panama Canal dirt use for Gatun Dam and a causeway, Baumes Law provisions including life imprisonment for a fourth conviction, and vocabulary growth in children. It also notes a vacuum bag method, US jurists on the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Ghent's early settlement, AT&T as a large private firm, and multi colored fireworks appearing in the late 19th century.
Frederic J. Haskin reports that the 1929 crops were worth 12.5 billion dollars, with farm families supplementing cash with kitchen gardens and livestock. Potato yields drove prices up despite a smaller crop, while cotton and wheat fell short of last year. The piece argues farmers often fail to curb plantings, and notes regional concentration of potato value in Aroostook County Maine.
Andrew Jackson expresses interest in a major bank project, with speculation on his continued engagement. The note hints at anticipation of a bank’s emergence and Jim’s informed stance on financial matters.
The article praises President Hoover for warning against excess in Congress. It likens his language to a line from David Warfield in a theater scene with Lillian Russell, noting a supper invitation and a quip about not overindulging since it costs nothing.
A critique argues that spending by Congress harms the nation when it overreaches by taking too much income to fund tax exempt securities. It claims prosperity declines if the public is induced to favor tax advantages over productive investment and employment.
Noted poet Robert Bridges, laureate of England, has died at age eighty five. His writings reflect the theme of living by hope as a sustaining force through life from start to end.
Bishop Maxon travels from the South to New York to visit his son, a college student jailed in a liquor linked killing. He condemns liquor yet says he is not preaching prohibition, urging sobriety as the sober truth about alcohol.
The report notes prohibition reduced alcohol use by 62 percent versus old days, bootlegging caused trouble, and under government control drinking fell 42 percent with no bootleg crime. Both wets and drys claim victory in the report.
A compact excerpt notes misused phrases and common errors. It defines infallible as not capable of erring and cites a sample: His teaching inspires an infallible trust. The text promotes daily vocabulary growth through mastering one word.
Washington reports detail Illinois Senate contest between James Hamilton Lewis and Ruth Hanna McCormick. The piece highlights Ruth’s strategic campaigning, her clash with Jim Ham, and the long political history including McCormick’s revenge on Deneen, and Ham’s past as a Washington congressman and Chicago official.
The cities listed for trackless trolley service are Salt Lake City New Orleans Baltimore Rochester and Philadelphia. The rubber tired cars use two trolleys mounted at the roof apex on each side. The famous singer Gigli is pronounced Gee lee with a soft g as in gentle.
Darrell Haney was bound over to Common Pleas Court after pleading not guilty to reckless driving and guilty to operating without a license. He paid $25 and costs and posted a $200 bond before Magistrate Carl N. Porter. Haney was arrested by County Traffic Officer Wilson Ator. Andy Pavlick, of Modoc area, pleaded guilty to liquor possession and was fined $100 and costs by Magistrate Porter, and was released upon arranging payment. Pavlick was arrested Friday night by Constable Joe Jonas.
The Rev. Walter L. Whallon of Central Presbyterian Church Zanesville delivered the final address in a Men's Club series at Athens Presbyterian Church Friday. John Hancock High School students staged the musical The Gypsy Rover Friday at Ohio University Auditorium Ewing Hall to a large audience.
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