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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1932

Page

4

Newspaper Associations and Wire Report Credits Mentioned

The Athens Messenger cites multiple press associations and wire services including the American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Severe List Audi Bureau of Circulations Associated Press Daily Press Association and United Press.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audi Bureau of Circulations Associated Chio Sailles Talend Daily Press Association The United Press Associations

New Thoughts on Education and the One Room School

The author argues for modernizing education to match mechanization, transportation, and global communication. Old one room schools fade as new systems rise, demanding broader, forward looking thinking and elimination of outdated ideas to keep pace with civilization. The piece stresses opportunity for children if society adopts these changes.

HESE

Conscience on Ohio stream closures to restore fishing

A statewide plan closes many small streams for two years to boost fish stocks. The Conservation Division will heavily stock closed areas while open lakes remain unaffected. Officials argue the measure, though strict, is needed after years of illegal fishing and pollution. A call for a conservation conscience echoes through Ohio fishermen.

Ohio Ohio Lakes Columbus Conservation Division of Ohio Department of Health

Public calls for reform show limited effect over years

The piece urges readers to pause and act on public matters but notes appeals in the past decade have failed to curb rising public expenditures. It reflects on collective public recklessness and the costs borne by individuals, urging renewed responsibility.

George M Cohan Straddles Old Broadway and Modern Scene

New York report portrays George M Cohan distant from current Broadway mobs. He prefers quiet life in Jersey and Central Park views, seldom attends theater openings, and reads plays with critical eye. He frequents a neighborhood cinema and the Friars Club, planning a future Coburn production with Henry Phillips.

Cohan Central Pork Jersey New York Broadway Tetley Cohen Friars’ Club Henry Phillips George M. Cohan

Central American federation and stamp vending machines

In 1825 the five Central American states united as a federation with a US style constitution, dissolving by 1839 and fully by 1841. Joseph J. Schermack invented and refined automatic postage stamp dispensing machines for shops.

Arlee Avai Uns Department Sandrel Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J.askin Washington DD C. QQ Central Americ

Truth n Poetry and the politics of the age

The piece contrasts Shakespearean drama with modern playwrights and laments public apathy toward government. It argues actions speak louder than words, critiques tax spending and crowding of government, and urges readers to engage with representatives rather than seek favors. The taxpayers are framed as the bosses but inertia remains a problem.

Brutus Cassius Caesar Congress

A Thought for Today by Emerson

A brief quotation attributes a moral insight saying right is more beautiful than private affection and aligns with universal wisdom, reflecting on ethical life in a concise, reflective line.

Ralph Walde Emerson

Family La Tarque tale of Frankish land grants and lineage

An old explanation recalls Pepin the Short's conquest and land grants to followers, noting the Laargue family remained on their farm for 1180 years as confirmed by 1928 Toulouse sources. It recounts W H L Green voting six times for Lincoln in 1864 and his Tacoma address, followed by a brief teaser on a small law enforcement officer.

Pepin the Short Welfre Toulouse Hiasolfiers Suil Charlemagne Vepin Laargue la Farque University of Toulouse Lincoln W. HL. Green Abraham George B. MecClellan Gereen North Highth Street Tacoma Washington

China War Tales and US Economic Debate Reflected in Forum

Letters depict China firefight scenes and Japanese aims alongside U S worry over gold release and inflation fears. Discussion covers Webster Garner, Alfred E. Smith, Roosevelt politics, Tammany Hall tensions, and an Oklahoma Indian’s land legacy claim.

Desperate Job Seeker Seeks Farm Work In County Office

In a county agent's office a man seeks a farm position near a Johnson contact to support his wife and children. He offers to work 19 hours daily and prefers living on or near the farm. The editor notes the man's hopeful attitude despite hardship and urges locals to help.

Tha Messenger Ife Johnson Mr. Johnson

Everybody's Coin Book Offered by Athens Messenger

Demand for the booklet is high and a new issue is promoted by The Athens Messenger. Readers are urged to order promptly as the first edition is nearly exhausted. The flyer notes coin collecting can be profitable and enjoyable, and offers both Everybody's Coin Book and Everybody's Stamp Book together by enclosing six cents per copy.

Athens Messenger Everybody's Stamp Book Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Everybody's Coin Book

Rumors and Digs on Tammany and Melon Cabinet Gifts

A loose collection of Washington chatter touches Tammany Hall figures and John Curry while singling out Andrew Mellon. It notes Melon’s private auto, gas, and chauffeured driving, plus Christmas gifts to treasury staff, and a large late drive contribution to a unemployment relief effort.

Washlaglua Anere Tammany Congress New York al Smith John F. Curry Curry Tammany Hall Andrew W. Mellon Treasury Treasury Department Metlon

Fragmentary discussion of West Indies governance and economy

The passage notes tensions over financial management in the West Indies, comparing a population split between half self-governing and half British-administered. It mentions fine docks and brick buildings on both sides, with decay on the native side and outsourcing of work to British managers.

Tiana Froude West Indies Haiti Govden Thesa Fellnto

Coolville correspondent named for The Messenger

A. B. Saunders of Coolville was selected as The Messenger correspondent for his town, the first Coolville representative in years. The piece also notes social events, local restrictions on sidewalks, jazz remarks by Rev Stickney Grant, and a history of fires on Court Street, plus mentions a large Atlanta auto show with KT McKinstry and Everett Burchfield showing Firestone- Columbus and Whiting cars.

Garner White House Alfred E. Smith North Dakota A. B. Saunders Coolville Messenger Atlanta

American claims against Germany stand to be paid

Twenty years ago in Washington on February 13, American claims totaling 400 million dollars for losses of life and property at sea from German submarine attacks will be protected to the last dollar. The debt must be paid.

Washington Germany

Democrats Likely to Maintain House Control Despite Death Toll

Washington report notes the Democrats face potential losses from vacancies but are expected to keep a solid majority in the House. Special elections may fill seats with Democrats, limiting Republican gains and avoiding a chaotic reorganization.

Quin Mississippi House

Children Need Playhouses and Yards for Freedom to Grow

The author argues children, including girls, need private spaces like a playroom or shed to explore and imagine. A log playhouse with desks and blackboards illustrates affordable, creative refuge, urging families to plan. spring is near and such spaces foster health, open minds, and independence.

Belinda Lady Anne Dolores Celeste Bnys Courtihy South Africa

Daily Lenten Devotion Opens with Seven Hundred Thousand Cash Question

A Lent devotion series begins in The Messenger under the title Daily Lenten Devotion. Rev. Dwight J. Bradley of Newton Center Mass leads the non sectarian program sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches. The first reading presents The Lie Was the Light of Men with a prayer invoking Christ as the light that dispels darkness and guides faithful living for Lent.

Messenger Dwight J. Bradley First Parish Newton Center Mass Federal Council of Churches America God Christ Aarithus

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