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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1934

Page

4

Obituary Card of Thanks From Athens Messenger Members

A note from The Athens Messenger lists associations including the American Newspaper Publishers Association and the Associated Press. It acknowledges membership and notes national representatives and advertising rate details.

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The Bloody Years and Apathy in the World’s Dictatorships

A Southeastern Ohio reader considers the Red Terror in Russia and mass killings under Hitler and Fascism as a critique of socialism and dictatorship. The piece argues Americans overlook foreign bloodshed while debating social reforms, urging readers to study these reports thoughtfully.

Germany Communist Russia Soviet Union Hitler Ohio

Ohio coal sales boost state economy and Christmas hope

Conservative estimates place Ohio 24 coal counties spending over thirty million dollars in the last year as increased mining activity and buying power ripple through the state. If Ohioans buy more locally, sales could exceed fifty million, aiding miners and keeping families hopeful.

Ohio Santa Claus

Bonus push shadows veterans need for postwar relief

President Roosevelt and the Senate press a swift path to a veteran bonus while economic profits from wartime production loom in the background. For years lawmakers cited reasons against payment, yet ex servicemen hold firm as industrial profits and revenues spark the moral debate over rewarding service.

Roosevelt United States Senate Congress the Treasury Federal Treasury

Cohesion Lacking in New Deal Advisers Says Reporter

Washington dispatch says lack of unity among Roosevelt advisers slows prep for January message to Congress. Multiple cabinet officers pursue own plans, leading to rival reports, reorganizational talk, and friction that hinders quick decisions.

Washington Roosevelt Congress White House

Roosevelt's Reading Habit Shapes New Deal Team

The president reads all papers and expects two weekly written reports from each of the 34 National Emergency Council members. Cabinet officers now convene at White House sessions, and Miss Lehand screens daily press items for the president. General Farley gains influence while ex-chief Eugene Black’s death is noted in Washington.

White House Mr. Roosevelt Miss Lehand New Deal General Farley Eugene Black Federal Reserve Washington Andy Gump Uncle Bim

Unclear Mercenary Claim Meets Historic Bonus Demand

A fragmented item notes an accusation of mercenary behavior regarding a cash demand of about a thousand dollars. The passage argues the demand is natural under the circumstances, though possibly unjustified, reflecting tension over compensation expectations.

To Make the Farm Attractive by Electrification Plan

David E. Lilienthal argues that urban migration drains farms and proposes a broad-gauge electrification program to revitalize rural life. He notes fewer than 10 percent of American farms have electricity and urges adopting the miners and operators’ plan to the President to make rural life easier and more appealing.

David E. Lilienthal Power Authority

December 21 Coldest Shortest Day In 102 Percent

Ten years ago this date marked the coldest and shortest day of the year. The Coolidge Administration withdrew support from the Underwood Bill ending the government's Muscle Shoals project. Do F Ridgley, Logan, led the Kiwanis Christmas meeting with carol entertainment by a quartet and Mrs C G Sheppard hosted a bridge club with high scores to Mrs L P Rice.

Coolidge Do. F. Ridgiey Logan Logan Kiwanis Club 8. C. Clark Ruth Brooke C. 8. Bright M. M. Cherrington C. G. Sheppard L. P. Rice

Foutch's Bakery to Stay Open Christmas Eve

Twenty years ago an advertisement stated Foutch's Bakery on South Court Street would remain open on Christmas Eve. Hal Foster Jr announced he would again give Ath ens children candy and oranges. Ohio University enrollment exceeded 1000, a notable rise from the prior year.

Foutch's Bakery South Court Street Hal Foster, Jr The Children of Athens

Pioneering Families of Athens County and Rome Township

History sketch details Daniel B. Stewart and partners who built mills, stores, and a woolen factory across Guysville Rutland Coolville and Athens East Mill. It covers Alexander Stedman architect judge, Amos Miller sheriff trustee, Captain Hopson Beebe Revolutionary War veteran, Thomas Welch lineage, Peter Grosvenor Civil War service, and the Stewart lineage including a 14 child father and a son who became Iowa superintendent of common schools.

Daniel B. Stewart Daniel Stewart Rome Township Athena County Guysville Rutland Meigs County Coolville Athens County Athens East Mill Hocking Alexander Stedman Vermont Common Pleas Court Comfort Crippen Amos Miller Abel Miller Ohio University Miller Seminary Hopson Beebe Rome Thomas Welch John Welch Peter Grosvenor Connecticut Washington Warren Thomas Grosvenor Leonard Jewett Federal Creek New Jersey William Stewart Iowa

About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton

Sleep may bind up care but it takes longer than resting the arm. Sensitive high strung children require solid slumber and often are hard to rise. Fatigue shows in attitude with hanging shoulders and poor color. doctors advise ten hours sleep plus afternoon rest, then further evaluation if needed.

Olive Roberts Barton Lasy Peter Ann Tony Oscar Jim Foster Dan Walters Eric Oleson Eric Kendall

Public Forum Letter on Beer Quality and Reform

In a letter to The Messenger, CHAS. Davis of Middleport condemns post repeal beer as low quality and potentially unhealthy. He cites dozens of brands, warns of Bright's disease risk, and urges liquor reform alongside economic reforms, noting German families in Pomeroy who brew good beer.

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Health Hints And Diet Charlatans And Cancer Cures Exposed

Health authorities warn that no serum drug or approach has cured cancer. Early diagnosis and careful use of surgery with radium and X ray remain the mainstay. Many promoters push caustic pastes injections and radium teas, but five year trials show little if any real benefit.

American Association For the Control of Cancer Tto American Medical Association

Lovable by Mary Raying begins modern drama in Florida

Ann Hollister breaks an engagement over drink issues and marries Peter Kendall the same night in a whirlwind Florida escape. Their happiness twists as Valeria Bennett schemes to drive a wedge, while Kendall factory unrest tests Peter's resolve. Ann sees Peter confront mob pressure, choosing courage over fear.

Ann Hollister Tony Mickle Peter Kendall Valeria Bennett Ann Peter Florida Kendall Millicent Valeria Pater

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