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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1930
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions post office second class matter and subscription rates with illegible terms and scattered phrases. No clear events or names for a fuller summary.
A thoughtful proposal argues Athens should add municipal garbage disposal and water softening funded by users. The piece notes growth from students and visitors, urges public sentiment and women’s advocacy to drive reforms, and compares costs to daily expenses while stressing benefits to health and civic image.
A writer argues jaywalking laws are hard to enforce and traffic rules protect both motorists and pedestrians. He says small towns cannot appoint enough officers for constant enforcement and urges common sense and patience over strict policing.
Obituary honors Mrs. S. N. Hobson who died at 93, noting her lifelong civic leadership in Athens and Southeastern Ohio. A Quaker by birth, she spoke for women’s rights and suffrage, shaping local and state affairs with independent thought and plain living.
The subject rose as a suffragist and driven club founder in Athens, shaping women’s civic activity. Her long life reflected keen mind and clear civic thought, a philosopher who believed in bold, pioneering spirit and personal resolve in every fight.
Sunday afternoon events at Memorial Auditorium in Ohio University promise rich musical fare for residents across Logan Nelsonville Glouster the Pomeroy Bend and wider circulation. The symphony orchestra comprises nearly sixty Ohio students under trained conductors delivering symphonic works and other programs throughout the year.
The trio De Sylva Henderson and Brown rise from Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood power. They earned about 120000 for Sunny Side Up and now secure contracts totaling around 160000 per film plus expenses. Their roots span Yale and Buffalo to New York’s music scene, with Jolson’s backing propelling their hits.
A brief note on musicians whose songs drive high sales of records and radio plugs with large annual totals while highlights and shows push their reach.
Answers cover Boxing Day gifts for postmen and errands, minute steak details, the Huang Ho river nickname, Hawaii tourism spending and visitor stats, the Appian Way durability, Japanese cherry blossom timings in Washington, and the Chief Justice vote order in Supreme Court decisions.
A health column by Dr. Frank McCoy discusses poisonous foods anciently feared like hemlock and ergotism, plus modern risks from mushrooms, spoiled shellfish, and canned goods. It offers safety steps and dietary tips, then answers reader questions on teeth grinding, knee deformities, and malt with cod liver oil.
Albuquerque Journal front page reports a deputy shot dead during a dry raid at a house. Other items mention Oklahoma liquor case closures, patrons bringing liquor to cases risking arrest, a Pittsburgh judge and fourteen others acquitted of prohibition charges, and large indictments in St. Louis under Jones Law dry offenses. A headline notes a Negro unaware of prohibition law.
Readers tease further public attention as discussions surface on resolving the country’s whisky issue and shifting focus to other concerns. Commentaries urge a decisive approach and broader policy action.
The article presents a reader question about low blood pressure. It outlines potential causes such as dehydration and medications, common symptoms like dizziness and fainting, and general guidance on evaluation and treatment by a medical professional.
A critic argues that organized crime operates like a studied system. He asserts students should develop practical hand skills, noting men with strong intellects like Voltaire and Milton might not benefit from trades, deeming such learning scarce.
Mr Ford aims to modify his resolution to dedicate the rest of his life to educational undertakings. The plan includes producing tractors of the caterpillar type with powerful track traction and full enclosure to protect from dust.
The article argues Henry Ford should accelerate aviation efforts by completing a 500 passenger airliner and a pursuit plane capable of 500 miles per hour, stating these achievements would finish his most important work. It emphasizes his past service and the need to advance the project.
Henry Ford proposes spending 100 million dollars to build schools aimed at teaching students to fit into adult life by age eighteen. He argues crime and racketeering stem from schools failing to prepare youth for the world and views racketeering as a revolt against the current ineffective education system.
A brief note asserts that schools at present are improved compared with earlier times, indicating progress in education since past decades.
Experts say teaching trades accelerates large scale manufacturing capable of serving hundreds of millions. Skilled workers enable rapid production, innovation, and job creation across economies, supporting major infrastructure projects and technology deployment worldwide.
The Bok Award of $10 000 goes to Connie Mack for remarkable service to Philadelphia. Mack rejuvenated the Athletics Baseball Team earning the American League pennant and World Series glory.
The passage reflects on how Philadelphians spent the year, noting public interest in awards for clever feats and intellectual pursuits. It highlights a contrast between entertainment for children and broader civic or intellectual achievements in the city.
George Kaler has signed and returned his contract with the Columbus team of the American Association and will report for spring practice after completing his duties at Ohio University.
The busiest period of the college social season continues as Gamma Alpha Theta prepares a formal at the Athenian Club following recent festivities by three national women's fraternities.
The Higley Study Circle met with Mrs. Amelia Higley on Wednesday afternoon at North Congress Street to discuss the topic Natural Resources of Ohio.
Mrs. Chester Baird of Zanesville has been the Rossi home guest for several days and returned home yesterday after the visit with Mr and Mrs A C Rossi.
Ten years ago alumni upper-classmen and guests totaling 175 attended a dinner at the Masonic Temple during Founders Day exercises at Ohio University.
Prof. C. L. Martzolff was scheduled to speak at the mid week Chamber of Commerce lunch but distinguished Founders Day visitors shifted the hour to hear former students.
Harold EX Moody welcomed his cousins Myron and Foster Sayre Trimble for a weekend gathering. This small family visit highlighted cousinly reunion and informal social hours.
Akron resident Mr Marshal Linscott arrived Tuesday evening to spend a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs M N Linscott on Richland Avenue.
Washington report profiles Senator Freddie Hale of Maine as Naval Affairs Committee chairman and colorful figure in the London naval talks. It notes his boxing and fishing hobbies, Alibi Club membership, family ties to Zachariah Chandler, and role in the 15 cruiser bill and the William B. Shearer probe.
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