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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1933
Page
4
The notice lists advertising networks and bureaus linked to major publishers. It provides representative addresses in Chicago New York and Detroit and notes obituary and card of thanks charges. Rates show 15 cents weekly by carrier and annual and half year mail options with varying prices.
A Miami University president compares today to ancient Rome's decline, noting widespread hunger and circus entertainment. He warns against neglecting self denial, service, and art while acknowledging a strong, serious public drive to address real problems.
A call to average citizens to oppose bootleggers by buying liquor legally under repeal law. It argues taxes fund government, reduces crime profits, and shifts power away from crooked politicians and hoodlums. The text frames repeal as a test of public respect for law and the liquor trade’s social costs.
A speaker at the New York State Federation of Women’s Clubs warned against the Tugwell Bill, arguing the Department of Agriculture should not gain sweeping powers to write and enforce laws. He contrasted existing statutes with the proposed act, cautioned about political control and potential confiscation, and urged reliance on current Food and Drug laws rather than expansive new powers.
Dorothy Dix argues a father's bequest to train his son's future wife in cooking and housekeeping proves the key to marriage success. She contends a clean, well-managed home steadies moods, sustains health, and shapes fortune, noting men neglect domestic fit at their peril and that nourishment drives optimism and stability.
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Churches in Athens pause much activity for Ohio University Thanksgiving break. Sermons focus on faith in God and evangelistic faith, with services at the Methodist Christian and Presbyterian churches led by Rev. Courter, Rev. Downs, and Rev. Wilcox. Choirs perform Mendelssohn and Nevin pieces. youth rallies, class meetings, and a bazaar follow across denominations.
The Rev Theophil Mehl leads at First Presbyterian and Peace Evangelical with The Lord Is at Hand. The Church of Christ hosts Fred I Gardner on His Last Message. Christian Church evening theme Jesus Care for the Individual. Triangles meet at 6 o'clock and pastor preaches at Minersville at 2 pm.
A boy named Scott defies his father for a quick outing in sleet. His mother aids a covert outing while worrying over wheezy coughs and nightly blame. The piece ends noting co operation between parents can be dangerous to endorse and hints at broader legislative intent.
First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis will hold the winter vesper service Sunday at 4 PM replacing the evening service with special music planned by organist Mrs. Harley Bovie. Rev W W Duff will preach The Inner Life in the morning.
The Athens Church of Christ Scientist held a well attended Thanksgiving service. Hymns, the Thanksgiving Proclamation, and scripture from 1 Chronicles and Psalms framed the lesson on Thanksgiving. A solo and testimonies praised healing progress and regeneration through Christian Science. The service closed with benediction from First Thessalonians.
Summit Grange No 1728 will host a benefit oyster supper at their hall on Saturday night December 2 in Marshfield. Proceeds go to support local community programs and Grange activities.
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