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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1933
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Herald publishes details of staff and affiliations. It lists owners Gordon Bush and Pobusher, managing editor Charles Harris, and mentions circulation areas in southeastern Ohio. Subscription rates are given as 4.50 yearly by mail, with weekly and other options.
The essay wistfully recalls horseshoe pitching as a grand American pastime once central to picnics reunions and outings. It notes fading skill among old timers, with pockets of activity on the West Side near the hospital and at specific city streets, urging a new deal for the sport.
The Ohio Good Roads Federation proposes issuing ten year bonds funded by gasoline tax revenues to enable a large road building program estimated at 150 million dollars. They argue allocating school tax money from motor fuel funds to retire bonds could unlock federal grants and hasten construction while preserving labor efficiency.
The article argues for major reform of railroads to restore efficiency and provide cheaper service. It asserts that financiers overrode good business, many lines sit idle, and expensive duplications drain systems. It calls for a cleanhouse reform before any government help.
The quote attributed to Emerson stresses that punctuality shapes a person’s bearing and success. Being up with the hour conveys readiness and a calm, dignified presence across all affairs.
Dorothy Dix counsels that forgiving an unfaithful wife can preserve the family and protect the son. She argues many women forgive for children and stability, noting divorce often worsens outcomes and that reconciliation can lead to lasting happiness and a stronger home. She urges considering mercy over revenge.
Walter McGuire won the prize for most hens in one variety at the County Fair. Winners included Harrison Davis for White Wyandotes, Frank Farrel for White Leghorns, and Thor Olson for Silver Laced Wyandotes. Local birthdays, trips, school notes, and ads reflect a busy Athens community with health, education, and civic updates.
The Messenger notes remind contributors that unsigned letters are not considered and require name and address as proof of good faith. The column includes scattered references to local reunions, dinners, and visits across multiple towns, naming families and individuals in a metropolitan drift of social notes.
Editor notes press tallies across 15 states show repeal support from about 40 percent of qualified voters. Fall elections yielded 20,970,190 votes while repeal tallies total around eight million, implying roughly 30 percent of qualified electors drive the repeal outcome. New York State contributed 1,872,013 votes in the count.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains congenital dislocation of the hip is common in Europe and more frequent in women. Early treatment through closed manipulation can improve 50 to 75 percent of cases, especially when begun before age ten, reducing lifelong disability.
Patty in a tiny bathing suit fears the ocean as high tide and rough breakers threaten her. Her father carries her into the water ignoring her fear, and she is swept under but rescued on the beach. He laughs, promising she will not fear again, while her mother warns they should return home. Patty remains afraid of the sea.
Labor groups pressed for higher minimum wages and smaller wage differentials in the steel code while steel leaders led by Eugene Grace of Bethlehem Company conceded little. The broader dispute framed a larger fight over coal and national economic policy under Roosevelt’s NRA framework. This report also notes citizenship oath changes, Glass political feuding, Moley Hull tensions, Liberia intervention talk, and Hopkins salary cuts within New Deal relief efforts.
A compact reflection notes that pipe smokers resemble loafers and suggests good service is often available. It observes people talk less when they know little and comments on returning from a night out. It also notes many incompetent mistresses compared with mistresses who fail at service.
Athletic star in the picture is described as a top ranking player. Crossword style clues reference golf terms and related sports vocabulary across horizontal and vertical entries. The item frames a celebratory sports profile highlighting the subject’s standing and career context.
Lottridge The Lawrence Chapel Home Coming Sunday drew a large crowd with a Sunday School session and a testimony meeting led by Rev Curtis Knight. Ministers from several churches, a ministry group from Glouster, and numerous attendees from distant towns joined in songs readings and reminiscences throughout the afternoon.
Massillon man 50 father of eight dies at City Hospital after being shot in a crossfire during a gun battle. Police seek two suspects Morris of Cleveland and Kirkilis of Massillon, both wounded or at large as investigations continue in the city.
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