Welfare crisis looms in Athens County demands action
County experts warn welfare work will persist for years. Nurses and Red Cross urge rapid mobilization for cold season. Three times as many children miss school for clothing and food, while many walk long distances with little lunch. Immediate needs include warm meals, clothing, shoes, and volunteer workers to aid relief agencies.
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Red Cross
Salvation Army
Athens County
United Action
Mtedy
Uch
Our Passing Economic Freedom in the Nation
Merle Thorne argues in a Nation column that the United States remains away from paternalism though critics urge a larger social role. He asserts that government should not replace individual effort and must avoid overreaching into employment and daily life.
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Merle Thorne
Nation's Mess
Hich
Ewest
United States
Skouras Brothers Rise to Power in U S Theaters
From Greek shepherds to theater magnates, the Skouras brothers now control over 1000 film houses from New York to San Francisco. Their rise began in St Louis with a few theaters, followed by a big Omaha and St Louis expansion, later linking with Warner interests before asserting independent sway in the industry.
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America
New York
St. Louis
Broadway
Skouras Brothers
San Francisco
Roxy Theater
Paramount
William Fox
Nickelodeon
Charles Skouras
Jefferson
Spyros
Planters
George
Demetrius
Greece
Olympic
Charlies
Warner Brothers
Brothers
Warner Film
Warners
Fox
California
Old Ironsides timber origins and chamois questions
The Athens Messenger reports on whether Old Ironsides used Georgia timber from Savannah and Charleston and explains Joshua Humphreys design details. It also clarifies chamois leather origins and notes that all states require marriage licenses.
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Georgia
Joshua Humphreys
Carolina
Savannah
Charleston
South Carolina
Europe
The Mastodon and the Lesson of Hunger
A poem reflects on a mastodon’s hunger driven journey for foliage. It contrasts the creature’s persistent quest with human frailty, arguing that overindulgence or neglect leads to hardship. The verse moralizes about endurance and basic needs.
Government should limit itself to its proper duties
The speaker argues that economic laws are created by legislation not discovered by nature and that national progress comes from above. He urges rulers to confine powers to legitimate duties and let capital, commodities, and industry operate freely while the government maintains peace, protects property, and trims waste.
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Macaulay
Thought for Today on Endurance and Crown of Life
A devotional line cites James 1 12 urging blessed endurance under temptation. The verse promises the crown of life to those who persevere when tested.
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Jamog
EXPLANATION OF YESTERDAY'S CARTOON AND NOTES
A column highlights Tommy Dowler of Colgate with a season that set records including scoring in the first five minutes of eight of nine games. It also summarizes fuel efficiency on railroads, Orlemon Fujihara's prison history, and a note on ancient money and wedding rings. Tomorrow feature previews a real family of newspapermen.
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Tommy Dowler
Colgate
Dowler
W. A. Reid
Colgate University
New York
Los Angeles
Oahu
Orlemon
Fujihara
Honokaa
Hawaii
Hilo
Happy
Waimea
Drought and Flood Challenge Panama Canal Traffic
The December report from Washington notes the Panama Canal faced drought and flood extremes within a year. Traffic was briefly suspended by slides and heavy rainfall while engineers kept the locks open and dredges clearing slides to maintain passage for world shipping.
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Washington, D. C
United States Army
Panama Canal Organization
Panama Canal
United States
Washington
Lake of Gatun
Panama
Alhajuela
Gatun Lake
Christobal
Colon Marbor
Canal
Cana
How To Get Ahead Booklet From The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger promotes a 32 page booklet with expert guidance on managing income for all earnings levels. It promises simple, readable facts with tables charts budgets and account pages to help readers improve finances and life outcomes.
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Athens
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Bread and beer amid 1932 shortages and Nazi fears
The piece argues workers hope for bread ahead of 1932 as wheat stocks suffice and farmers promise ample supply. It notes desires for beer with bread and criticizes suppressive tactics as foolish. It warns Nazi and Fascist movements seek power, Nordic supremacy, and even sterilization.
Athens Life Highlights From Ten Years Ago
Elks cleared 1000 for charity by minstrel show. Stores kept open nights for last minute Christmas shoppers. Harrold Coe announced his engagement to Katharine Goff. Delta Tau Delta dinner at the Colonial. K of P initiation hosted by Logan Lodge. Athens hosted Education Week march with 1500 pupils. H. H. Rufus traveled 470 miles to deliver a message to Harding and Cannon. Traction cars expected in Athens by summer. Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs to meet in Athens. Southern Ohio Poultry Association winter show at Tillom Block. Miss Helen Mason and Clarence Swanson wed. Swanson a local news dealer. Social hours at Milton Twiss and B. Q. Skinner home. Local high school orchestra provided music.
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Athens Elks
Athens
Associa
Harrold Coe
Delta Tau Delta
The
Colonial
Katherine Goff
J. J. Goff
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Southern Ohio Poultry Association
Tillom Block
Happenings at the Capitol amid party discord
Washington political notes describe rising intra party rifts in both parties as Congress faces a split on leadership and policy. Democrats and Republicans grapple with naval, taxation, prohibition and tariff disputes while House leaders Tilson and Snell clash over floor control and Hoovers influence wanes.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
White House
Hale
Maine
Britten
Ilinois
Hoover
John Tilson
Connecticut
Bert Snell
New York
Curtis
Simeon Fess
Jim Watson
Brown
Robert H. Lucas
Smoot
Reed
Fess
Watson
Bingham
Hawley
Bacharach
Brookhart
Iowa
Rainey
Illinois
Robinson
Arkansas
Rfman Raskob
Winter coat ethics and wild fashion in a steam heated school
A columnist critiques over warm clothing in schools citing a mother who sews children into coats to save coal. He argues for sensible dress, warns against overheating classrooms, and notes related concerns from rail freight and gold standard debates in the era.
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Ellis Island
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Ohio
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Peon Ton
Sena
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Y Nathan
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Ripley
F. Haller
Bangor
Ars
N- Festures Syndicate, Inc
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Treland
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Athenian Lodge No. 104
K. of P
Logan Lodge
H. H. Rufus
Danville
Harding
Joe Cannon
Dangju
E. B. Young
Hocking-Sunday Creek Traction Company
John Burson
Jerseyville
Helen Mason
Clarence Swanson
F. M. Swinehart
Swanson
Milton Twiss
Q. Skinner
the Capitol
Rodney Dutcher
Messenger
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