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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
4
The Athens Messenger is described as established in 1828 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher 1996 to 1929. It notes weekday afternoon publication with a Sunday morning edition, and lists staff, associations, and advertising offices.
A brief devotional note cites Colossians 3 13 urging forgiveness as Christ forgave. Bailey adds the idea that those who forgive most shall be forgiven most to encourage mercy.
A regional survey notes a rabbit surge in Southeastern Ohio with rising road deaths and pest concerns. It also discusses Soviet co operative farming, government owned wheat farms, American aid, and potential global trade impacts on U S producers and markets.
A column discusses the Red scare’s congressional probes and Russia’s antagonism, then shifts to a Rotarian essay about fathers helping sons start in life. A business leader’s letter praises giving his son a summer newspaper job and urges careful supervision and support to launch his career.
Gilbert Swan reports on Ethel Barrymore's planned Broadway appearance and misdated Cleveland opening lines. Warner Brothers withdraws funds from Broadway shows, halting several musical productions. Paul Whiteman draws crowds at Hollywood Gardens while Lynn Farnell says Whoopee will boost Eddie Cantor as a film star.
A teacher flew in to give one of his pupils a solid lesson, continuing coverage from Page One. The remark highlights the coach’s dedication to education and mentorship.
Mayor Walker heads the biggest and wealthiest city in the world, directing policy and growth efforts amid global attention and municipal challenges. The description emphasizes status and leadership without specifics on actions or dates.
A group of about 100 prominent citizens met privately on graft and bribery concerns. The mayor pushes action, warning that even 100,000 elites cannot curb bootlegging and allied trades that reap larger yearly incomes than the U.S. government.
Revelations on New York corruption allege a judge paid 200000 for his bench seat, a sum vastly exceeding the 14 year term’s possible salary. The report suggests another party provided the funds and influence in the purchase.
Washington August survey shows only six states ban marriages by domicile. Ages for marriage with parental consent range from 12 for girls to 21 for both parties. Gretna Greens arise as young couples cross borders to wed. States differ on age, with warm climates not predicting maturity levels. National League of Women Voters study urges awareness of laws affecting daughters.
Sense suggests a boss criminal, aided by a judge, could reclaim $200000 with interest. The passage reflects a troubling view of American civilization and governance in 1930, during Prohibition and bootlegging.
A British paper cites Stalin planning for power loss and storing about 29 million pounds outside Russia. The piece notes past leaders feared downfall and links wealth abroad to rising conservatism, while acknowledging the claim may be uncertain.
Three Nova Scotia sailors stagger ashore after eight hours in the surf to aid a distressed crew aboard the schooner Francis T. They offered no Nausicaa sightings yet sought hot drinks at the Police Station and thanked locals for assistance.
New York police report a four way shooting linked to a gambling slot racket. Joseph Silverman, 25, was shot early Tuesday. Martin Fishbaum, at a restaurant, refused an order to join the group and was killed after attempting to leave.
A historical report notes a victim who did not resist when assailants declared their aim. The account emphasizes the victim’s lack of resistance as the crime proceeded, with authorities outlining the sequence leading to the fatal act.
Harry Harris was wounded in a shooting at Villa Joe's restaurant and survived briefly to reach the hospital. He laughed when asked who fired, saying the matter would be taken care of, and authorities expect he will die while the shooter also faces a fatal outcome.
The obituary notes Thomas B Slick dies and leaves an estate of 19 million dollars amid reflections on wealth. A quote compares giants Rockefeller and Carnegie to a gypsy when considering wealth.
A travel note describes the Kyans of Bar Ram Sarawak as a warlike people famed for their beauty customs. It mentions elongated women’s earlobes as a noted feature and frames the tribe with exotifying stereotypes common in old travel writing.
Emil Velazco played 1024 distinct organ compositions on WOR Newark New Jersey over six months twenty four broadcasts per week totaling thirty minutes daily five days weekly. He averaged eight pieces per program and never repeated a composition. Tomorrow: Immune to Poison.
Bob Wood youngest son of Judge and Mrs J M Wood is appointed to coach the Ohio University football team succeeding George Kaler who moves to a Cleveland ball team.
Editor laments publishers face higher prices after the war as bad paper quality and rising costs force many to publish imperfectly. He notes producers accept unfavorable terms and that editors personally feel the strain more than readers.
Considerable interest has been shown in the mammoth subscription contest sponsored by The Messenger offering ladies of Athens County a chance to win a free tour of Europe.
Athens fruit growers met in the Courthouse to discuss fruit growing and elect officers. W. P. Elliott was elected president, Herb Dowler secretary, and Henry Sims treasurer.
Secretary Bryson of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and James Ginnan traveled back from Columbus after spending two weeks attending Public Utilities Commission hearings on freight rate questions.
Don Grones returned from Culver Military School in Indiana after summer session. He played piccolo in the school band and was awarded four medals for activities.
The Spaulding family has chosen September 6 for their annual reunion to be held at the Fairgrounds.
The Athens County Duroc Jer sey Swine Breeders Association held its annual meeting there last week.
A humorous verse piece by James J. Montague contrasts love for pie with regional foods in Europe and America. It laments marginal meals while praising daily pie, then shifts to brief quips on economics and a magistrate bench.
A National Information Bureau column answers readers on Labor Day origins, alien money take over in 1917, dogwood blossom colors, Wabasha River fish stocking, yeoman qualifications, Tennyson’s Blow, Canada apple crop, Mrs Surratt’s age, fish hearing, and yellow fever doctors in Cuba.
Government announcements reveal moose visiting national parks for safe vacations while frost action harms soils. Dairy milk transport expands milk shed radii. alfalfa dominates Western states. eggs prompt culling of low producers. New York marriages total 121,535. divorces 5,161. Congress funded 50 million for highways, creating 4,000 jobs on federal aid projects.
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