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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1933

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Advertisement and Publication Details

The Athens Messenger established 1896 publishes weekly on Fridays with a 100000 population reach across Athens Ohio area. Editorial staff include Gordon K Bush publisher and Charles H Harris managing editor. Subscription rates list 4.50 per year by mail in Ohio and 15 cents weekly by carrier.

Frederick W. Bush Publsher Athens Sabsseger & Henaid Printing Co Gordon K Bush Pi Biianer Charles H. Harris Ohio

Public Co-operation Sought to Maximize Federal Highway Funds

The Ohio highway program faces tighter funds due to tax diversions and new federal labor rules. Officials urge public and agency cooperation to place relief workers and heavy hand labor on the 1933 plan, selecting needy men through relief boards with precise, military-like efficiency to avoid start-up delays.

Ohio Ohio Highway Department

Farmers urge less government price control and support thrift

The piece argues that farmers can right their course without federal price fixing or subsidies. It criticizes government loans and price planning, urges tax relief and low interest rates, and praises thrifty farmers who avoid speculative crops and unnecessary government aid.

Uncle Sam

Labor and Recovery Under the National Industrial Plan

A report argues that NIRA plus state efforts added 120 000 workers in Pennsylvania while a coal strike idled 100 000, highlighting the clash between recovery aims and labor capital hostility. It notes workers’ pressure for higher wages and shorter hours, and government backing for labor share.

Pennsylvania

Tact in Domestic Life and Family Diplomacy

Dorothy Dix argues tact is rare at home and often missing in dealing with spouses and children. She notes how strangers practice politeness while families harshly critique, suggesting lack of tact fuels divorces and rebellion, and that diplomacy from loved ones is sorely needed.

Local Residents Attend Events and Visits Across Ohio

Guysville resident Charles Copeland returned from Chicago with Prof. Clifford Glazier. Nola and Louise Christy visit in Parkersburg, Kenneth Christy and Vern Starkey. Starkeys host over weekend. Cutler Burton and Martindale in for livestock. Ladies' Aid Society of M E Church hosts social. Parkersburg visitors Mrs. L D Robinson and Ina Coleman. Columbus visitors Mr. and Mrs. Burt Kiehl visit daughter Mrs. Beulah Smith. Christy family travels to Marion to visit relatives. Watson Minerd works at Smith Filling Station. Arbaughs move to Tuppers Plains. undertaker plans move. Mrs. Nelle Newman visits sister Mrs. Mayme Ashcraft. George Tedrow returns from Worlds Fair. Inman in Athens. Ed Grant of Akron accompanies wife and children home after two weeks with Riffees. plan Akron trip.

Vern Starkey Akron George F. Starkey Cutler Burton Mr. Martindale Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church L. D. Robinson Parkersburg W. Va Ina Coleman Janice Athens Burt Kiehl Columbus Beulah Smith C. C. Christy Everet Ada Graham Louise Christy Marion Watson Minerd Smith John Arbaugh Tuppers Plains Arbaugh Guy Secoy Ray Bean Canaanville J. H. Riffee Riffees

Local Social Notes From Huntington Area and Nearby Towns

Community members Marion Wndy and Mrs. Marshal Dc Charles Marshal of ton W Va attended gatherings in shared company. Families including Kern Alkire and Mrs Ray Bowen visited relatives in Ross Halliday and Huntington. A marriage occurred near Pomeroy with local residents present as they mark a Union.

Miya Marion Marshal Charles Marshal Ton W. Va Arles Miller Ray Annie Bowen Eva Bowen Waygon Ross Halliday Huntington

That Tired Feeling May Be Serious

Dr Morris Fishbein explains that a tired feeling signals possible fatigue from infections poor hygiene or long work and rest is the only certain relief He notes symptoms such as yawning drowsiness eye closing and forgetfulness and warns against overeating as a fatigue treatment rest and proper nutrition are advised

Journal of the American Medical Association Hygeia Health Magazine D. A. Laird

Real NRA Scraps Highlight Labor Board Clash

President Green clashed with Hillman backed Amalgamated as U G W accused of scab tactics in a bitter AFL fight. Green threatened to resign from the Labor Advisory Board before being mollified by John Lewis. Inflation sentiment grows as Smith pushes Roosevelt for action. Tydings junket to the Philippines postponed amid secrecy. Steel chiefs await NRA Chief Counsel Richberg with a photographer rep provided.

Labor Advisory Board A. F United Garment Workers Sidney Hillman Amalgamated Clothing Workers Amalgamated Hillman Green A. F. of L John Lewis Philippines Tydings Maryland Territories and Insular Affairs Committee Senate North Carolina Reynolds Robinson Indiana STEEL William A. Irnwin U. S. Steel NRA Don Richberg Richberg

Increased buying power this fall may better the condition of the farmer

W. B. Lawrence remodeled his home on College. Sergeant Carl Meighen of Company L 166th Infantry at Camp Perry shown displaying marksmanship. Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Mercer went to Otto New York. Mr. and Mrs. Don Swaim and Don Grones traveled to Detroit to visit Ritz Orchestra members from Ohio University.

Mr. A Mrs. B Carl Meighen One Hundred and Sixty-Sixth Infantry Camp Perry Don Swaim Don Grones Detroit Michigan Ritz Orchestra Ohio University

Miss Hazel Pennybaker Leaves for Cincinnati Visit

A city brief notes Miss Hazel Pennybaker, guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Fenzel, departed for her home in Cincinnati. Water from local mines has polluted the Hocking River below Sugar Creek, killing thousands of fish and drawing health-board attention.

Hazel Pennybaker George Fenzel Cincinnati Hocking Sugar Creek Board of Health

Catching Up The Porch Game Among Fast Running Children

Two parents watch children play tag on the porch. Greta and Dan race ahead while Peter, once slowed by illness, struggles but grows in skill and confidence as he keeps catching others. The group senses a growing, unspoken influence guiding kindness and fair play.

Maria Olive Roberts Barton Peter Greta Dan Pete

Sailors wear wide trousers for deck work

The passage notes sailors roll trousers above the knees when cleaning decks or landing in shallow water. It also remarks on forest disease chestnut blight as the most virulent foe recorded, and mentions the absence of sub treasuries with Federal Reserve banks assuming those roles.

United States Federal Reserve Banks

Almost a Bird

The puzzle lists clues for a horizontal and vertical crossword style grid. The pictured man recently completed a solo flight. The grid includes references to places, objects, and descriptors such as a goddess of peace and a folding bed.

Napoleon

4-H Club Meets at New Marshfield Aug 16

The New Marshfield 4-H Club met August 16 at the Home Economics Building with 25 members and 3 visitors present. A new president and reporter were elected. A program committee Ermal Hunter and Reba Tom was appointed for August 30. After the meeting games were played and refreshments served. Local residents and visitors are noted attending various events and trips, including World’s Fair attendance in Chicago and relatives visiting from several towns.

Ermal Hunter Reba Tom O. M. Davidson Sabina Everett H. V. McLucas Lewisburg Eva Wert Baker Bar! Davis Parkersburg W. Va I. V. Minear Martha Warren Kingston Vira McAfee Gordia Chesser Springfield

Autumn church meeting and family notices reach across towns

An all day meeting drew a large crowd as Norris will preach on Aug 27 before service. Hermon and Meigs host events from Sept 5 to Sept 10. The Meyers reunion plans an afternoon program with My taking part. Vivian Stanear visited, Ida St. Clair stays days with her uncle in Darwin. G E Coen assists Harvey Coen in Gallipolis while the Aldeay daughter Donna J. attends church in Orange Soil.

Norris Serence Hermon Meigs J. P Weatherby Meyers Poaternoon Vivian Stanear Ida St. Clair Darwin G. E. Coen Harvey Coen Insonville Gallipolis Mrs. Aldeay Donna J Orange Wing

Notable nativity signs warn of intrigue and treachery

The passage notes planetary influences on the day bringing signs of intrigue enmity and secret mergers. It cautions alertness for those with birthdays tied to years and mentions possible ties to large secret societies. It also warns of fraudulent or morbid pressures and urges careful training for a lively child. Debut power is highlighted.

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Athens: Messenger Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Audit Bureau of Circulaurees Associated Ohio Dailies Inians Daily Press Ansoci Tions United National Representatives Jonn R. Ouilep Michigan Ave Chicago Fifth Ave Oe Motors American Newspaper Publishers Association Labor and Recovery Dorothy Dix Henry Ripley Guysville Charles Copeland Prof Clifford Glazier Nola Kenneth Christy Herman Andy Freeman Gosden Charles Correll Bernard Kelley North Bennington Teeweewe DR. Morris Fishbein Green and Real Nra Congress Rodney Dutcher Washington, D. C Perkins W. B. Lawrence College Street Teachers’ Institute For the Agricultural Sections Carpenter Will Cable West Virginia East State Street Joe Hibbard Philadelphia Notre Dame de Paris Eve N Topeka Kansas Harold Denis Hesman Johnson New Marshfield Mrs. Mercer Williams New York Catherine Elinore Wilson Genevieve
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