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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1932

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates

The Athens Messenger printed weekday afternoons with a morning edition, serving Athens and surrounding counties in Ohio. It lists publishers, editors, and offices and provides subscription rates by carrier and mail, noting second class matter status and postal details.

Frederick W Bush Athens Messenger & Bald Printing CO Gordon K Bueh Puchiener Mgr Charles G Garris Ohio Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville GALLI Polis

Private giving replaces plate offerings at Bedford Church

The Bedford Congregational Church in Michigan will stop passing the plate for Sunday offerings. Rector August E. Johansen says contributions will be made privately, easing embarrassment for parishioners facing financial strain. He urges more affluent members to contribute as needs rise.

August E. Johansen Bedford Mich.) Congregational Church Johansen

National Thrift Week Set January Seventeen to Twenty Three

National Thrift Week will run January 17 to 23 under the National Thrift Committee of New York with support from the American Bankers Association the Chamber of Commerce of the United States the Boy Scouts of America and the Camp Fire Girls. The drive urges intelligent personal finance management as a priority in the current era.

National Thrift Committee of New York American Bankers’ Association Chamber of Commerce of the United States Boy Scouts of America Camp Fire

Mother Nature and the beer bill hearings

The article mocks fringe supporters at Washington hearings on a beer bill. A New York congressman's claim that beer is four to five times as nourishing as milk is highlighted as astonishing. The writer questions the premise and ridicules the comparison.

Theodore Roosevelt Washington New York

Pennies or Dollars in Government Economy

Opinion warns that small salary cuts fail to curb deep government costs. Frills and new offices inflate expenses despite calls to trims. Ties taxpayer burden to bloated services, urging restraint beyond penny-pinching.

Debunking Washington Lie Sparks Moral Debate

The article argues against revisiting revered figures like George Washington, citing A and Salley’s claim that Washington told a lie to save a life at Fort Necessity. It contends that probing heroic memory offers little value and distracts from the model of truthfulness Washington has provided to generations of American youth.

A & Salley South Carolina Historical Association George Washington Mr. Salley Washington Virginia Fort Necessity Pennsylvania de Villiers Mr. Sailey

Childless marriages and the value of parenting, Dorothy Dix

Dorothy Dix argues that happiness in marriage hinges on individual wishes about children. Some couples are content without offspring, adopting when life is childless. others fear poverty or heredity issues, and many families see shifted dynamics where attention to the child can strain marriage rather to deepen it.

Dorothy DIX

About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton

An essay argues that the adventurous, driven child often succeeds in life, while the perfect child may lack spunk. It favors tactful guidance over coercion, keeping the spirited child busy with beneficial activities and partnering with them rather than policing them.

Olive Roberts Barton Lok

Poll on Smoking Cars Sparks Debate Among Lackawanna Commuters

The Lackawanna Railroad asks New York metropolitan area commuters for views on smoking policies in trains. Varying past customs show one smoking car may be insufficient as more passengers, including women, want to smoke and some may demand a non smoking section. The outcome may influence other railroads watching the results closely.

Lackawanna Railroad New York Metropolitan Area Lackawanna

DELAWARE'S LENIENT LAWS SHAPE BIG BUSINESS HOME BASE

A cartoon notes Delaware corporate law favors management and many firms maintain a nominal Delaware home office while meeting elsewhere. It cites filing in the Industrial Trust Building lobby in Wilmington as a common arrangement. Tomorrow's feature titled A Crank That Is Not a Crank.

State of Delaware United States New York Chicago Industrial Trust Building Wilmington

Beauty Lotions Are Centuries Old

The article surveys ancient cosmetics from Greece and Egypt, noting hair dyes and beauty recipes from millennia past. It mentions Cleopatra and Roman practices, Galen's cold cream formula, and today’s array of creams sold in small boxes at about two dollars.

Charlies Lerner Egypt Cleopatra Martial Galen

Dance Delights for Local Notables at Dalton Academy

Ten years ago today Miss Gertrude Walker and Miss Grace McKee hosted a dance at Dalton Academy with chaperons Mr. and Mrs. Wilson H. McKee leading the grand march. Guests included Maurice De Court of Cleveland and Edward Banks couple at 37 Franklin Avenue, plus Mary Smith Biermann of Columbus visiting James E. Smith at 238 East State Street and Phi Delta Theta's formal at the Armory.

Gertrude Walker Grace McKee Dalton Academy Wilson H. McKee Maurice de Court Cleveland Edward Banks Franklin Avenue George R. Biermann Mary Smith Columbus James E. Smith East State Street Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Armory T. W. Craig Blaine R. Goldsberry Harry Beckley

Visitors bring holiday greetings from far regions

Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Twiss of Saskatchewan visited son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Twiss. Mrs. Louise Leete of Washington came to the Grosvenor home for holidays. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wood and children spent Christmas in Lancaster with the Scanian family. Mr. Arthur L. Moler of Cleveland arrived to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moler.

Edward L. Twiss Saskatchewan Canada M. E. Twiss Louise Leete Washington C. H. Grosvenor Arthur L. Moler Cleveland W. E Moler

July 4 Beer Slogan Emerges From Prohibition Debate

Rodney Dutcher analyzes the House beer vote as a watershed for repeal efforts. The 225 to 164 margin for 4 percent beer faces potential hurdles in the Senate, the White House, and the Supreme Court, with Roosevelt's call for a special session looming as a decisive factor.

House Congress Diays Ita Jack Garner Garner Jack

Presidential Question Horizontal 101 Puzzle Clues

Clues cover a mix of geography anatomy weights and word definitions with references to Alexander Zaimis Greece and general terms. The list includes multiple choice style prompts for countries weights and various vocabulary items across two columns labeled HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL.

Christmas travel greetings noted in local columns

Twenty years ago today Mrs. E. C. Woodworth and two daughters were visiting relatives in Columbus over Christmas. Treasurer and Mrs. M. P. Totman returned from a holiday visit in Broadwell. Mrs. James Jones and daughter Josephine visited relatives in New Straitsville. Dr D. Scott Allen returned from Chillicothe where he spent Christmas Day with his mother.

E. C. Woodworth Columbus M. P. Totman Broadwell James Jones Josephine New Straitaville D. Scott Allen Chillicothe

Glorifying Yourself Through Eye Care Tips

The article advises daily eye cleansing and rest to maintain composure and appearance. It suggests using eye cups with thoracic solution, eye packs with herbal mixtures, and hot then cold applications to relax the eyes. Regular short rests during the day are recommended to reduce strain and improve wellbeing.

Ford Leads in Passenger Car Sales Since 1927

Ford passenger car sales led all makes from January 1927 through October 1932, according to Ford Motor Company data. Ford totaled 4 001.36 thousand units versus 5 705.827 thousand for the nearest rival, with Ford's overall share at 26.4 percent. October sales reached 20 419 units, 32.3 percent of total.

Ford Ford Motor Company F. J. Beasley Uni States

State Civil Service Tests Planned Across State

The state civil service commission announces annual examinations for highway positions including superintendents, laborers in charge, assistant engineers, inspectors, and bridge inspectors. Testing runs Jan 11 to 2 in major cities. details available in a free bulletin by request from the State Civil Service Commission in Columbus.

State Civil Service Commission Bulletin of the Commission Columbus

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