Athens Messenger: Weekly Published Melange In Eastern Ohio
The Athens Messenger, a weekly paper serving Athens and surrounding communities, operates under publisher Garret and Gen Mer with Charles H. Gartta as managing editor. The notice references distribution across multiple counties and affirms second class status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prodevick
Bush
Pulser
Seturday
THE
Athens Messenger
ERALD
Gordon
Pudiaher
H. Gartta
Farmers urged to form coops to sell surplus crops
An Ohio rural letter argues abundant crops lead to waste without local markets. It urges cooperative selling, cannery options, fair prices to attract motorists, and publicity to create new markets for vegetables and other produce this season and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Debating Cars And Weather Shape Our Road Worries
The essay surveys Wickersham Commission calls for fewer laws and public frustration with weather and traffic. It notes debate over licensing, car access, and safety measures as needed to curb highway hazards and promote courtesy on the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham Commission
Tas
Wees
Akron Dirigible Akron Sparks American Imagination in August Crowds
In a sweltering August afternoon christening, about 150000 spectators witnessed the Akron dirigible, a lighter-than-air ship that stirs American imagination beyond traditional airplanes. The display underscored the crafts potential in naval aviation and public fascination with airship travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Naval Aviation Service
London Police Chief Deems 1930 Murders Troubling
The head of the London police criticizes the city’s murder rate in 1930 as disgraceful, noting a slight rise from the prior year. He emphasizes public safety concerns and the need for improved crime prevention measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Byng of Vimy
Why Empress Eugenie Hats Are All the Rage in New York
A New York writer traces the fashion fad of tilted Empress Eugenie hats to a mix of American idea spinning Parisian revival trends and a French shop buyer's influence. The piece links the hat craze to evolving femininity and hints it could temper militant feminism, while noting lingering questions about suffragettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empress Eugenia
New York
Paris
Eugenie Chapeaux
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan
Trivia Q A cram from a 1930s knowledge page
A quiz style set of questions and answers covers topics from The Mikado and The National Gallery to lightning color, nightclub dancing space, Madeira wine, and the Byrd Little America film. It notes The Mikado possible names, origin of the National Gallery, pink lightning concept, floor size for clubs, fortified Madeira, and Hollywood involvement in Byrd footage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titipu
British National Art Gallery
N. A
National Gallery
M.A. K
Little America
Hollywood
Motion Picture Company
Admiral Byrd
South Pole
Byrd
The Song of the Traffic In the Country Night
James J. Montague writes of urban noise intruding on sleep and rural calm. The speaker finds rest aboard trains and by the sea, yet clashes of gears and horns interrupt dreams, turning pursuit of quiet into a restless vigil at night.
Public safety concerns prompt Broader look at London crime
The piece notes Lord Byng worries about London crime with 10 incidents in 1929. It suggests he visit the United States to review New York and Chinese records where murders are higher, implying he would feel reassured about London after comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie
Lord Byng
London
United States
New York
China
A Thought For Today From Peale
A brief devotional note cites Peale 73 12 about ungodly people who prosper in the world and grow rich, offering a moral reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peale
Man Reads Braille By Tongue After Loss Of Arms
In 1906 Colorado worker William McPherson lost both arms and his sight in a dynamite accident. He learned to read Braille and Moontype with the tip of his tongue, tracing characters on his back and turning pages with his tongue. Interviewed in Kansas City he says he is happy and spiritually bright. The note credits Rev. Lauderdale of Lexington for prize-winning radio contest submission. Tomorrow: the frog color mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McPherson
Colorado
Mr. McPherson
East 71St. Street
Kansas City
Rev
D. T. Lauderdale
Lexington
Rev. Lauderdale
Diamonds and watches shift as jewelry markets suffer
The Washington Letter notes dent in diamond sales during the Depression while watches rise to about a third of jewelry sales by 1930. DeBeers controls supply, keeping prices steady. Costume jewelry stays strong, with belts and bangles remaining in demand as economic hardship reshapes spending patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Hatton Gardens
Booklet on Etiquette by The Athens Messenger
Modern Manners is a 32 page booklet outlining proper conduct with chapters on christenings to funerals It offers practical daily etiquette guidance and reduces embarrassment Readers can obtain copies from The Athens Messenger Washington Information Bureau for six cents plus postage by using the coupon.
Request for Modern Manners booklet with six cents
The Athena Messenger Information Bureau in Washington DC receives six cents in coin or stamps from an enquirer and promises a copy of the booklet on Modern Manners. The letter is directed by Frederic J. Haskin, Director, with a name provided for the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, DC. Co
Prohibition and crime swirl as New York confiscates bootleg operation
A New York City resident on New Jersey payroll is swept into a broader probe after a Michigan governor cites a brutal killing linked to bootleg poison known as white mule. Authorities seize a massive New York City liquor still yielding millions yearly, raising questions about mortgage claims on seized properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Her
New York City
New Jersey
Governor Targets Moonshine Resorts Near Michigan Cities
Governor Brucker warns of thousands of resorts just outside Michigan cities selling poisonous moonshine and raw alcohol liquors. He says they pander to youth, serve as rendezvous, and fuel crowded prisons and a rising crime wave across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucker
Michigan
Prohibition Tale Notes Governor's Remarks on Crimes
The governor contends that bootleg whisky and illicit resorts persist despite prohibition. He cites a case where four youths were trailed to a secluded parking spot, highlighting ongoing crime. He argues prohibition fails to empty prisons, even for earnest supporters.
Real Estate Woes Grow as City Seizes Bootleg Property
New Yorkers suffer from high taxes and city spending surpassing prewar federal outlays. The government can seize properties linked to bootlegging even without owners' knowledge of any law violations, worsening the housing distress.
Prophecy warns of war and Asian tensions cited
The piece discusses prophets predicting the next war and a clash over Asia, noting China angering Japan by killing Koreans and nationalist attitudes. It cautions against planning long bets on wheat, cotton, or other supplies despite perceived global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Japan
China
Pacific
Ireland reports serious religious quarrels
It is hard for the peace to find a safe roost anywhere as Ireland reports serious religious quarrels and tensions across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Old frame barn in Athens torn down after decades
In Athens on South College Street the old frame barn behind the E. R. Lash home, standing for fifty years, was torn down. Nearby, George R. Howard from Cincinnati spoke of ballooning over Lake Erie during a storm. The Hocking Valley coal outlook remained poor though lake trade stayed heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Lash
South College Street
George R. Howard
Cincinnati
St. Louis Aero Club
Athens
Lake Erie
Hocking Valley
West Virginia
Kentucky
Fordyce Administration Endorsed by Athens State Hospital Board
The administration of Dr. and Mrs. C. Fordyce at the Athens State Hospital was endorsed by the retiring board of trustees at the last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fordyce
Athens State Hospital
History of Athens County and Ohio University Explored
The Americana features Dr. C. W. Super's extensive history on Athens County and the founding and growth of Ohio University, including a detailed description of the City of Athens. The piece spans twenty pages in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Super
Athens County
Ohio University
Athens
The
Americana
The Conscience Fund Remains a Visible Treasury Oddity
Washington notes the Conscience Fund continues to accept anonymous gifts as repayments from those who cheated the government. Records show wide year to year totals, from a 1916 peak of 654923 dollars to recent sums tied to tax evaders and veterans, with quirky items like bulbs and razors also sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Uelal
Treasury
Sam
Coordination of eye hand and mind in child development
The article argues that early training of eye and muscle coordination through activities like sewing enhances finger control and quick response to verbal orders. It emphasizes practice builds ability, with long-term benefits for driving, engineering, and the arts, noting that modern ready made culture may erode such skills.
Tensions Rise as Orange Defiants Clash with Hibernians
In Armagh a train is torn up to prevent Catholics from reaching a gathering of the Ancient Order of Hibernians amid clashes with Protestant Orange men from the north. The Orangemen claim the Hibernians disrupted their celebration and seek revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Irish Free State
Order of Hibernians
Armagh
Orangemen
Hibernians
Vast Earth Abundance Yet Man Kills Over God
A speaker notes that a few can fit on Staten Island, Texas could feed all, and California Florida provide homes while Detroit supplies cars. He argues the world has ample resources to meet all needs, yet people kill each other over the unknowable nature of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island
New York
Texas
California
Florida
Detroit
The Washington Watcher on President Strickland Gillian
The article hails the president as a powerful leader who can tackle grand and small tasks with equal vigor. It compares his economic moratorium to retooling Germany’s banking, praises his master strokes, and notes critics and reporters’ nervous reactions to his bold moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Germany
Kipling
Comet
Joe Nutt
White House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acmens-Neloonville
Glouster
Logan-Pomeroy
Middlefure-Ouolville
Seishin Husit
Cure Publishers
Nore
ION
Obes
Gilbert Swan
America
57Th Street Belt
SY Frederic
Saskin
James J. Montague
Ripley
Tripoli
Mohammed
Rie
MR. A.A
Africa
Oscar
Wootin
Chicago
Walnut Grove
Elphos
King Peatures Syndicate
Lace
Moscow
Air
Frederic Haskin Washington
DeBeers Syndicate
Kimberley
South Africa
Washington Information Bureau
New York Title Company
Howard Figley
Fred Bougher
Athens County Infirmary
Mr. Bougher
F. L. Preston Company
Meigs Senate
Mason City
W. Va
Sant
Order of Moose
Esther Class
Christian Church
M. D. Hughes
Red Cross
Veterans’ Bureau
National Guard
Gettysburg National Cemetery
Library of Congress
Washington Wach
Strickland Gillian
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!