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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1933

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates

The Athens Messenger and Herald at Athens details publisher Gordon K. Bush and managing editor Charles B. Harris. It lists journal affiliations, wire services, national reps, and advertising policies. Subscription rates are shown: 15 cents weekly by cart tier, yearly $4.50, six months $2.50, ten weeks $1.00, four weeks 50 cents, and one week 15 cents.

Frederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charles B. Harris Cartier Mar Im Ohio

Safe Christmas Fire Hazards Warned For Holidays

A cautionary piece lists three major Christmas accident hazards including fire from drying evergreen needles and unsafe tree decorations. It advises non flam mable decorations safe electric lights and timely removal of the tree. It also warns against sharp toys and dangerous playthings for children to prevent injuries.

CWA Cushion Proposed as a Long Term Plan

The Civil Works Administration program began as a spur of the moment effort and will likely continue into spring. Unemployment will persist, prompting calls for permanent or extended public works or unemployment insurance. The text argues for a planned CWA program rather than random ditch digging, with suggestions to make civil work a lasting device.

Civil Works Administration CWA Wrokers

Business Outlook Brightens Amid Mixed Economic Signals

Businessmen report improved confidence and selective gains across sectors. Steel output rises to meet fourth quarter contracts while auto makers face model delays. chain stores, power production, and domestic consumption show uneven trends as construction benefits from government aid. Treasury subscriptions spike while interest-rate views differ.

Ap Pence Wales

Forces Behind Our Money Policy

The article argues that monetary policy debates drift in a vacuum with scholars analyzing rigid gold standards versus flexible money. It notes that public unrest shaping the era is ignored and that the discussion remains an academic exercise detached from real-world pressures.

Dorothy Dix on Intelligent Wives and Morons

Dorothy Dix argues that many professional men marry evidently dull wives for social ease, then regret their choice as intelligence erodes harmony. She asserts intelligent men seek brains in wives yet often pick "Dumb Doras" for appearance and charm, creating a cycle of conflict and disappointment.

Miss DIX Dora Doras

Look to Your Comfort As You Get Older

Dr Morris Fishbein discusses aging comfort and safety. He notes longer life expectancies raise the number of elderly, who need warmth, proper sleep, and gentle environments. He warns against risky movements and highlights diminished senses, urging patience and respect for seniors.

I D R to Bear Down On Grain Markets

The Roosevelt era move toward tighter regulation of grain exchanges aims to curb speculator influence and curb delivery squeezes. The plan envisions limiting futures speculation to 2,000,000 bushels and granting the secretary power to adjust delivery rules in emergencies.

Washington, S. C Roosevelt Chicago AAA Wallace Byron P. Parry

No Parking Sign Questioned by Local Business Owner

G W Davies of Athens addresses concern about a Monday and Tuesday No Parking sign placed before his business. He questions whether the action aimed to harm his trade and requests public clarification, signing as Charles F from Middleport with December 17 date.

Ohio Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis the Messenger G. W. Davies

Observations on Money and Social Inequality

Floyd Brown critiques wealth disparity and biased social honor in a letter from Kimberly dated December 17. He argues money does not buy happiness, wealth concentrates while poor grow poorer, and social seating privileges favor the wealthy or educated over caring sacrifice. He urges treating all humans with dignity regardless of money.

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Monetary reform union forms in Oakland headquarters

A coalition of eighty monetary reform groups created the Associated Groups for Economic Liberty in Oakland California. They approved a five point plan oriented to a government run monetary system ending the gold standard and supporting stable money and resource distribution.

Tat Farmers Union Pote & Peacefully Associated Groups For Economic Liberty 610 Sixteenth Street Oakland Calif Executive Committee Ideas Committee Committee For Action United States

Bridge Shower for Miss Bertine Burson Held by Friends

Miss Bertine Burson received a bridge shower hosted by Miss Betty Bailey Miss Pauline Danford Miss Louise Dana Miss Marian Ickes and Mr Lloyd Antie led the grand march at the Sigma Pi dance at the Men's Union Miss Margaret Devlin entertained for Mrs Fred Sapuling Marie Ginnan Mrs Clarence Sutton announces birth of daughter Margaret Snowden Mizpah Sunday School class members were guests of Mrs Allen Bishop and Mrs Frank Moore Nelsonville.

Bertine Burson Betty Bailey Pauline Danford Louise Dana Marian Ickes Lloyd Antie Sigma Pi Margaret Devlin Fred Sapuling Marie Ginnan Mrs Clarence Sutton Margaret Snowden Allen Bishop Frank Moore Nelsonville

Veterans encampment planned for Span ish War Vets and 1902 Filipino Resurrection

County lists 110 eligible men for the encampment. A recital at Ewing Hall featured solos by Misses Copeland Combs Cunningham Parfitt and pupils of Mrs Thompson while Miss Katharine Cuckier played second piano in the college orchestra under Professor J N Hizey. A grade school Christmas program included many named children. The article then critiques inflation and monetary policy, citing Senator Elmer Thomas and calls for a predicted mandatory inflation law if dollar devalues by less than 50 percent.

Ewing Hall Nelle Copeland Lucile Combs Mabel Cunningham Blanche Parfitt Mra. Thompson Miss Arpee Ineg Wilkes Geneva Reynolds Nora Terese Warner Katherine Cuckier J. N. Hizey Elmer Thomas Oklahoma Congressional Congress

About Your Children By Olive Roberts Barton

An essay urging parents to warn children about sledding dangers while recognizing warnings can fade with excitement. Emphasizes pointing out risks near tracks trees and poles, culverts, and the need to practice on small hills before tackling big slides. Ends noting the novice handler as the greatest danger and urging cautious guidance.

Tyke Johnny Jim Bill

He Aims High Horizontal Clues Puzzle Entry

A compact crossword style clue list features terms like balloon, deity, distant, and geographic hints. The puzzle references a soaring partner and celestial imagery with clues covering form, genus, and sacral interdictio, plus seas and fish eggs.

Heavu.s

Findlay Politician Juter H. Kinder Dies at 77

Findlay obituary notes Juter H. Kinder aged 77, longtime Democratic figure with five decades in party politics, died Sunday after several months battle with cancer.

The Stars Foresee A Year For Personal Bonds And Fate

A brief astrological note predicts a year of obstructions overcome by perseverance. It highlights friendships, social standing, and personal aims, noting notable personalities born on the day may show steady manners and sociability.

Christ And The Star Guidewise Men To Bethlehem

Fragmentary OCR notes describe the star guiding the Three Wise Men to Bethlehem where the Christ child lay in a manger. The text reflects nativity imagery and a scene centered on Jesus’s birth in Judea.

Bethlehem Jud

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