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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1934

Page

4

Obituary Card Of Thanks Listing Names And Notices

A fragment from the Athens Messenger notes obituary card of thanks and Associated press style listings. Mentions members of the publishers association and national representatives with advertising rate notes and offices in Chicago New York and Detroit.

Memorican News , Publishers Association Ohio Galect Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Associated National John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit

New Year Resolutions Critique Self Tolerance Over Reform

The piece argues against strict self denial after Christmas and New Year. It notes resolutions stem from post holiday excess and headaches, urging readers to tolerate themselves for a week or two. It cautions against continual self interrogation and ambitious vows.

Public calls to cut relief burden face rising opposition

The piece argues President and advisers seek to ease the relief load, urging states and local communities to shoulder more of the burden. It claims many employables would be weeded out and warns against federal overreach, advocating local scrutiny and targeted cuts to relief roles.

Democrat Ieal

War in Gran Chaco Fights Prove Grim Toll

A survey of the Bolivia Paraguay clash in the Gran Chaco shows the conflict is brutal with about 40,000 soldiers killed and 25,000 Bolivians among the toll. The familiar comic opéra imagery gives way to stark casualties.

Latin America Bolivia Paraguay Gran Chaco

Economic Barometer Shows Upturn Into Spring

Industry activity rose to 86 percent of normal last spring, fell to about 76, then expected to reach 90 percent next spring. Economists credit supply and demand trends, not New Deal actions, with the improvement. Wages and employment edged higher, department store sales recovered, steel capacity at 37 percent, and housing permits rose 19 percent from a year earlier.

Paul Mallon Washington Roosevelt Housing Relief Agency

War Speaks in Grim Terms as Casualties Mount

The piece likens casualties to a grim scale comparing Paraguay and opposing forces, noting the stark realness of modern conflict. It also reports quirky items from various fields including a Cleveland expert suing in New York, coeds at a Midwest university, and a distant nebula discovery.

Cleveland New York

Townsend and Watkins families host Christmas visits

Ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Townsend and daughter Helen visited friends in Youngstown with Enid Townsend. Miss Miriam Watkins spent Christmas with her mother Mrs. Thomas Watkins while teaching in Alliance. Mac Bethel of Cleveland visited his parents Judge and Mrs. A. B. Bethel. Herbert Cox of Corning joined Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Jordan for the holidays. Plans were announced for Congressman I M Foster to become federal judge for the Southern District of Ohio.

H. H. Townsend Helen Youngstown C. D. Hibbard Enid Townsend Miriam Watkins Alliance Thomas Watkins Mac Bethel Cleveland A. 8. Bethel I. M. Foster Ohio

Community Notes From McArthur and Columbus

Twenty years ago miss Ethel Burson visited miss Ethel Howe in McArthur while mr Harold Copeland studied at Starling Medical College in Columbus. Supper for mrs Sallie K Elhott in Columbus hosted by mr W F McKee. Officers elected for the order of eastern star new marshfield include emma wilson george holder louise holdren nellie hoodler josephine walker delpha sturgill frances ines lizzie davis clara mckibben rosa ferguson nancy collins julian barron emma brewer fannie burt elizabeth pierce elia burt.

Order of Eastern Star New Marshfield Emma Wilson George Holdier Louise Holdren Nellie Hoodler Josephine Walker Delpha Sturgill Frances Ines Lizzie Davis Clara McKibben Rosa Ferguson Nancy Collins Julian Barron Emma Brewer Fannie Burt Elizabeth Pierce Elia Burt

Diet Advice For Athletes By Dr Morris Fishbein

The article dispels myths about specialized foods boosting performance. It stresses balanced meals with proteins carbohydrates fats and vitamins, adequate liquids, and easy digestion. It warns against overfeeding, raw meat, or restricting fluids and notes smoking and alcohol have limited impact on athletic success.

The Public Forum Rants on Taxes and Rural Schools

A writer laments sales tax and government spending, recalling rural schoolhouses and the shift to costly new buildings. He questions labor laws, governor’s spend, and federal funds, warning of regimentation and economic hardship for farmers amid rising prices and taxes. The letter closes with regional concern from Sharpsburg Ohio.

the Messenger Dad Institute NRA

Israfel A Thoughtful Poe Biography Reviewed

A revised one volume edition of Israfel by Hervey Allen, a detailed portrait of Edgar Allan Poe, surveys his Richmond youth, West Point and poverty. The author links Poe’s fragile health to his genius, arguing the life explains his literary ache and enduring American influence.

Anthony Adverse Hervey Allen Serafel Edgar Allan Poe Poe Richmond West Point Allen

Leper colony on Culion forms a town with own money

The United States maintains a leper colony on Culion island in the western Philippines. About 5500 lepers are settled there under the U S Public Health Service. They form a regular municipality with their own money and are cared for by sisters of charity and a Jesuit father.

United States Culion The Cubon U. S. Public Health Service Sisters of Charity

Lovable Ends Engagement for Freeing Her Heart

Ann Hollister ends her engagement to Tony Mickle and agrees to marry Peter Kendall after a complicated entanglement with Valeria Bennett. Ann babysits for Mrs. Tracy's children in Florida where Allan Vincent, a troubled artist, explains his past and ambitions while Ann grows closer to him and to the kids.

Ann Hollister Tony Mickle Peter Kendall Valeria Bennett Ann Tony Peter Valeria Chance Florida Aon Tracy Duckies Sonny Sissy Mrs. Tracy Allan Vincent Allan France England Liberty Hall

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