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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1934

Page

4

Association Members and Press Group Listings Note

A fragmented notice lists press associations and national representatives including the Associated Press and John W. Cullen Company with offices in Chicago New York and Detroit. It references advertising rates and obituary notices and thanks cards.

American Popeneper Bushers Association Ohio Uos Gareutation Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association Associated Press John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit

Quite Some Order in Need of National Planning

The piece argues for comprehensive national planning to curb wasteful use of resources and overlapped taxes. It condemns political self interest and urges planning that covers finance social order economics and politics with honesty and high public service ideals.

Ohio

Abandoned Mines Sealed in Southeast Ohio Waters

State and Federal agencies have sealed wastewater from over 1 200 abandoned mines across 14 counties in Southeastern Ohio as of August 1. The effort benefits public health and anglers, though long-term stream pollution remains a challenge and further conservation is needed.

Ohio

No Need To Worry About Weather For Next Winter

Weather musings from Southeastern Ohio note heavy foliage and possible cold spells ahead. The writer predicts extended cold weather but downplays alarm, suggesting Florida may be preferable to Ohio for parts of the winter if extremes occur.

Florida Ohio Mother

Mistaken Kindness Rules for Visitors to the Ill

The Rev. Howard E. Warner of Alexander Presbyterian Church on Albany Road calls for visitors to the sick to follow a set of rules. He notes that well meaning friends and relatives often hinder recovery by excessive sickroom visits and urges considerate conduct to aid the patient.

Howard E. Warner Alexander Presbyterian Church Albany Road

Behind the News: House Speakership Looms in Democratic Sparring

Washington report notes behind the scenes support for Sam Rayburn from Liberal New Dealers and others, but factional caution keeps a definite choice uncertain until the January caucus. Burns appears likely for speaker with Rayburn as floor leader, facing Bankhead and others, as insiders cite personal politics shaping leadership races.

Paul Mallon Washington White House Sam Rayburn House Congress Garner Jesse Jones Rfc House Democrats Rainey Burns Rayburn Bankhead Alabama Rainey-Burns

German election returns mocked by officials

Officials privately doubted the value of the German election returns noting Hitler would likely have won an honest count. They blamed Catholic center opposition on the murder of Catholic leaders as propaganda. Only Nazi officials ran polls and announced results, a system they believe beats Philadelphia’s Ware method.

Hitler Philadelphia

Fresh man Brain Trusters Work in Air-Cooled Offices

The new securities commission cannot move into the old ICC Building due to unfinished flooring, leaving both agencies effectively grounded. Mr Morgenthau's freshman team uses air-cooled offices with a detective to find ways to increase tax receipts without raising rates, armed with a large pile of statistics. Top officials’ offices are now air-cooled.

New Securities Commission ICC Morgenthau Brain Trusters

Visiting a Hospital Visit Etiquette From a Minister's Message

A church bulletin offers guidance on observing hospital patients and convalescents. It urges designating a single family member to receive reports, obtaining nurse or doctor permission, keeping visits brief and cheerful, and avoiding impatience. It also notes hospitals now aid recovery and highlights the need for visitors to be considerate.

George B. Shaw Warner

Belching Gas Causes Cigarette Explosion In Movie Theater

A man with long standing stomach ulcers belched as he lit a cigarette in a cinema, causing a flash that blew the cigarette from his lips. Investigations found hydrogen in gastric gas and three similar cases, with one patient later treated for gastric ulcer and symptom relief.

Morris Fishbein

About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton

The essay advocates a daily after‑school routine of washing and dressing for children to build self care and self respect. It argues against excuses tied to near bed time, notes benefits of small training gains, and recommends quiet pre‑supper activities to promote calm. It praises cleanliness as a nerve tonic for all ages.

Olive Roberts Barton Johnny

Notable quotes from leaders on policy and agriculture

President Stenio Vincent cites U.S. Haiti withdrawal as evidence of a generous neighbor policy. Gov. Alfalfa Bill Murray notes constitutional rights to act freely if not harming others. E A O Neal of the Farm Bureau praises crop reduction as farmer empowerment. Col. Leonard Ayres comments on cautious business sentiment shaping policy.

U. S Haiti Stenio Vincent AAA E. A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation

Early Lebanon Township and Olive Township History Highlights

The article records Lebanon Township’s early education and church beginnings with Daniel Beatty’s first school c1815, the 1844 postmaster J. J. White at Sterling Bottom, and Lock Chapel Methodist structure. It notes Olive Township settlers from 1788, Devil’s Hole at Shade River, and families including Coleman, Knapp, Reed, Coleman, Buffington, and many others.

Lebanon Township Meigs County Daniel Beatty Sterling Bottom Portland J. J. White Great Bend George Worth Jacob and Esau Lock Chapel Amsden Lebanon Wesley Browning Buffington Island Olive Township Shade River Devil's Hole Virginia Hocking River Scioto River Coleman Kimes Orange Township Samuel Coleman Joshua Knapp Marietta Olive Robert Collins Samuel Reed John Ray John Coleman John Williams Thomas Coleman Abraham Kimes Thomas Bardin William Whitehead William Buffington Williams Brothers Landons Wileys Oakleys Knowles Curtis Shields Robinson Fox Brothers Thomas Johnson Fellows Greens

Dinner Hostesses Celebrate With Mrs Martha Witt Visit

Mrs Ralph P Jennings and Mrs EB M Jennings hosted a dinner at The Colonial in honor of Mrs Martha D Witt of Hollywood California. Donna Sanders of Albany won a trip to the Ohio State Fair in the first year clothing contest with Ruth Thompson of Sharpsburg second and Minerva Downs of Albany third. Helen Mansfield of Canaanville won first in the fourth and fifth year clothing classes at the Athens County Fair. Mildred Bretz of Canaanville won first in the first year food class with Hazel Wilson taking first in the third year section. Walter Briley earned first in the sow litter contest for boys at the Fair.

Ralph P. Jennings Co. EB. M. Jennings the Colonial Martha D. Witt Hollywood Calif Donna Sanders Albany Ruth Thompson Sharpsburg Minerva Downs Albany Helen Mansfield Canaanville Athens County Fair Mildred Bretz Hazel Wilson Walter Briley

Suffrage and temperance talk at Grange picnic

Dr J A Rutledge spoke for suffrage and temperance at the Grange picnic held at Coolville Camp Grounds. Others listed include travel outings by DeMolet family, Higgins return from Kagawong, Alderman staying longer, Lansitter conducting a teacher institute, Porter family visit, and 16 year old Guy Secoy chosen as county corn test boy for a free trip to the State Fair. The new Methodist Episcopal Church at Stewart was dedicated.

J. A. Rutledge The Anti-Saloon League Grange Coolville Camp Grounds Guy Secoy Allen Secoy Athens County Columbus New Methodist Episcopal Church Stewart

The Great One by Henry Hart A character study of power.

Henry Hart's first novel The Great One traces Bayard Stuart, a wealthy Philadelphia heir, as he climbs politics seeking power. His rise unfolds through post Civil War America, exposing corruption and the brutal fall when a political boast collapses.

Henry Hart Bayard Stuart Bayard Boas Mr. Hart

Fiea Circus Adapts to New Regulations Under Blue Eagle

The piece notes that our organization now operates under a six day week and a seven hour day as part of new regulations. Prof Roy Heckler is referenced as a trained circus magnate guiding the change.

Believe It or Not London Ontario on the Thames

The feature notes London Ontario on the Thames River, a city of about sixty thousand between Toronto and Detroit, sharing its name with England's London. It chronicles unique local lore and contrasts with the famed English origin.

London Thames Ontario Toronto Detroit New World Thames River England

Boots and Russ Drift Through Latch Neck Romance

Boots, an eighteen-year-old social outsider in Larehneck, faces snubs from Sylvia Rivers and navigates friendships and flirtations with Russ Lund and others. A night at The Barn becomes a test of restraint as Boots weighs temptation, loneliness, and desire while companions drift between mock civility and risky choices.

Boots Raeburn Sylvia Rivers Larehneck New York Sylvia Boots Yacht Club Mrs. Waterman Hardy Whitmore Russ Lund

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Iso Realth Leonard P. Ayres Cleveland Economist Mrs Charlies Buckeye Lake J. M. Higgins Kagawong Georgian Bay W. N. Alderman F. C. Lansitter Ohio University Circleville Harvey Porter George Allen Hebbardsville Ralph Metcalf Marquette University Joe Holder Herman Kabakoff Cincinnati Antioch High School St. Louis Weill Russ Bis Post Road Singapore Port Said Shanghai Chile Martin Nile Possesit
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