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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists advertising rates on application at home or foreign offices and notes obituary charges. Subscription options include carrier delivery at 15 cents a week, one year for $4.50, six months $2.50, ten weeks $1.06, four weeks 25 cents, and one week shown as ide.
The piece urges gradual development of social security measures through study rather than rushed laws driven by politics. It warns that quick acts based on taxes could cost billions, disrupt industry, and harm those needing aid, advocating cautious, data driven progress.
The piece compares American army air mail losses during wartime with other nations. It notes U S fliers suffer deaths but suggests American airmen compare favorably beside Royal Air Force casualties, including a Birmingham crash that killed three. It emphasizes the inherent dangers of military aviation and training adequacy debates.
The text notes a surprising rise in first rate music and more symphony orchestras across America after the stock market crash. It suggests economic hardship drives listeners to seek quality music and reports Pennsylvania alone now has nine symphony orchestras beyond major cities.
Paul Mallon reports from Washington on congressional expectations for the upcoming session. Key topics include World Court approval, soldier bonus passage, NRS reorganization, social reform measures such as old age pensions and unemployment insurance, and limits on new money or tariff legislation. A potential devaluation shift and automatic New Deal expiration are noted.
The NRA is investigating who organized a notable court test case against the association. Letters to NRA Headquarters from Congress members and others were nearly identical, suggesting influence by others. The defendant, a small manufacturer earning $2,500 yearly, reportedly had $17,000 in bank deposits. More details expected later.
Observers suggest a behind the scenes shift toward the New Deal may be driven by utility leaders recognizing a difficult path. Challenging TVA constitutionality in rhetoric differs from court action where trials are inevitable. The Baker Beck brief drew mixed constitutional praise and insiders note reluctance by parties to risk a test case.
The piece lists cities outside major metros in Philadelphia New York Florida Texas and Massachusetts and notes strong orchestras in Huron South Dakota Phoenix Arizona and Albuquerque New Mexico. It cites factors behind growth: low mood releasing musicians and nationwide music school efforts to raise taste, concluding the result is gain for the country.
Local observers warn the falls are unstable and rapid erosion pushes couples to wed quickly. Officials caution against delays as public safety and tourism concerns converge on the famed site.
A college graduate started the new gold rush in California, though the exact element of his education guiding him to the precious metal remains unclear.
Mrs Lena M Slattery traveled to Ocala Florida to spend winter with daughter Mrs Frank Logan. The Athena yearbook at Ohio University announced a popularity contest for men. Mrs Frank Johnson of Nelsonville hosted an old fashioned taffy pull. Mrs Retta Howe of Nelsonville hosted her Sunday School class. The Elks Minstrels began a three night run at the Ruble Theater in Logan.
E C Bibbee of the US Geological Survey returned from Richmond Indiana after months away. Mrs Elizabeth Kern hosted a tea at Hotel Berry honoring Mrs O B Sloane with numerous guests including Julia Friday and Rebecca Friday. Higley Study Circle gathered at Mrs C O Williamson with Amanda Kircher aged 76 passing at 36 East State Street. Carl Mansfield traveled to Columbus on business. Athens Lodge of Elks distributed Christmas baskets to 75 needy families.
Music critics praise Charles O Connell’s bulky survey of orchestral birth and growth. It offers composer bios, program notes, and curious facts from Haydn’s small ensembles to Wagner and Franck. Foreword by Leopold Stokowski, with suppressed commercial notes.
Dr Morris Fishbein warns hunters to beware tularemia or rabbit fever spread by wild rabbits. The disease can pass to humans through cuts or sores from handling rabbits or contaminated equipment. Wear gloves, wash hands, avoid contact with rabbitrisk tissue, and burn wrapping paper after dressing game. Seek medical attention for even small cuts or swelling.
The poet recalls a Christmas dream in Athens of whimsical Toyland filled with dolls wagons tricycles and books. A cheerful Santa guides the shopper through bright displays before the dream ends with morning realization. The piece closes with Mrs Ella F Vernon of Jacksonville signing the item on December 17.
Early settlers Guthries Cooks Bartons Castles and Hoyts arrived about 1818 1820 in Hoyt town Meigs County. Junia Castle Sr served as Bedford’s first mail carrier and township constable. The Methodist Episcopal church at Hoyttown later became a grange hall. Christians followed in 1846. William Cook was the first postmaster. Hemlock Grove name arose from Hemlock trees before the post office moved to Hoyttown.
The piece contrasts teen independence with early childhood dependence, arguing American parents cling to babies too long. It notes mothers shield children, teaching a dependent stance that breeds lifelong bitterness. It compares nurturing to morphia and suggests fostering self reliance early. It ends with a Sequoia tree size fact.
A May 11 1929 event on Norfolk Western features engine No 2051 driven by Engineer J R Smith pulling into Saeger West Virginia with 183 coal laden cars. The train stretched nearly two miles and weighed 17500 tons, with slack adding 185 feet during startup.
Peter Kendall and Valeria Bennett entangle in a costly affair while Eric Ole son faces job loss. Oscar and Millicent warn of tension as Kendall factory strife and family loyalties test Peter and Ann amid mounting pressure to marry or divorce.
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