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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1934
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists membership in national and regional press associations and advertising terms. It outlines subscription rates by carrier and by mail with varying durations and a nominal obituary notice charge.
The piece argues for a strong national education program to bridge the gap between youth and adults, curb radicalism, and secure a stable society. It warns that college graduates risk disillusionment, radical tendencies, and dependence on government, urging higher education funding and disciplined youth to master conditions and achieve self reliance.
J Edgar Hoover warns at a national crime conference that crooks rely on political allies and must be obliterated. He says eradication of gangs like Dillinger requires continuous cooperation among all law enforcement arms and political pressure to end.
The Committee on Economic Security reforms a health insurance scheme to allow Americans to prepay doctors and hospitals for medical care. With leaders of the AMA and American College of Surgeons, the plan seeks a system benefiting citizens and physicians, ensuring access to care even in hard times and guaranteeing physicians' fees.
Richard Washburn Child argues only two sources create jobs and payrolls: government and industry. He says government can provide work by nationalizing all businesses or by borrowing and raising taxes to employ idle people, warning of inevitable consequences.
Washington dispatch outlines a threefold program from New Deal planners: establish a permanent national planning board coordinated with state boards, authorize a 10 year public works program up to 5 billion dollars annually, and approve a land retirement plan. The piece notes non radical aims, contrasts with Soviet five year plans, and reports on AAA prompts for crop control and drought effects on markets. It also covers relief costs, a women’s status study for Mrs. Roosevelt, and personnel notes on Lieu tennant Commander A. D. Clark and Louis Howe.
The text argues against communistic ideas claiming workers become state tools and governments collapse when credit dries up. It asserts future work and livelihoods depend on American enterprise, improved with renewed vigor, not government guarantees.
The iron safe of the Moter Feed and Poultry Co. on Factory Street was stolen. County Health Commissioner W. G. Rhoten reported to the city county health board. Logan Community Federation plans a Christmas Eve sing on the Public Square. YWCA girls of Ohio University hosted Christmas events for 500 children in Athens and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Val Davis travel to Cincinnati to visit their daughter Mrs. M. F. Brown and plan January trips to Jacksonville and St. Petersburg.
Twenty years ago dedication plans were made for the new Christian Church auditorium on Sunday December 27 1914. Mr and Mrs Henry OBleness hosted the former's sister Mrs Smith of Parkersburg as guest. Mrs R C Shirley spent the weekend with her parents in Stewart. Mrs E R Lash hosted the Art and Thimble Club annual Christmas party. Piano pupils of Mrs T A Cotton to appear in a pupil recital included Fath Henry Alice Phillips Dorothy Slutz Frances Hatch Katherine Coe Grace Webb Eula Allen Helen Williams and Louise Gamper.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that ligaments can relax causing organs to drop including kidneys and spleen. In 667 cases 584 were women and the right kidney most often drops. Relief often comes from abdominal supports though some require surgery.
The Public Forum prints a Christmas eve verse where a dreaming man recalls Santa Claus and the toys delivered in his childhood. Santa reassures him that the spirit of giving endures, urging trust in the legend that many gifts came from him. Dated Nelsonville December 15.
The writer suggests printing winning numbers for the Pot of Gold drawing in Athens with readers outside the city and county in mind. He notes holiday greetings to The Messenger and mentions the two week posting period at the Courthouse before the second drawing.
Olive Roberts Barton explores possible hidden causes of a 17 month old’s restlessness and sleepless nights. She suggests factors such as overactivity, excessive noise, warmth, damp clothing, overfeeding, and family routines while urging medical check up to find a definite reason. The column also notes how environment and parental behavior can impact a child’s sleep.
The article traces early land purchases and surveys in Huntington Township Gallia County. It notes 1832 Leafyenia district and 1852 Ewington layout, with 1866 salt spring discovery during oil excitement that year and a medical water lore. It also mentions two local churches established 1851 and 1870 by Rev Z Haning.
Yesterday cartoon describes German acrobat Max Rein hardt balancing on his head. He jumps backward between five pedestals with only his head touching surfaces, making four head balance jumps in a row. Tomorrow features The Strand Trick.
Ann Hollister breaks her engagement with Tony Mickle amid Peter Kendall's rebound marriage to her rival Valeria Bennett. Valeria's schemes strain Ann and Peter while Tony calls, stirring jealousy and questions of trust as Ann faces a birthday twilight of loyalties.
A fragmented note references government moves and a NIRB chairman figure. It mentions John D. Rockefeller and a sense of providence, suggesting dissatisfaction with the action and personal recollection of a benefactor.
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