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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1932
Page
8
The paper notes a nationwide mood of candid self analysis and calls for practical action. It argues Washington’s words lack impact unless followed by concrete measures. It highlights unemployment, rising small businesses, and farmers adapting to tax and price pressures as signs of cautious recovery.
In New York a brief notice at Show Place announces Renaldo the former chef to the King of Spain supervising kitchen duties here. He proclaims “Always steak sandwiches” and jokes about turning out courtly dishes as Broadway's late night appetite fluctuates. Nearby, Sud Street hosts the veteran street artist famed for selling prints and gum as the wandering performer becomes an artist’s model. A young sandwich vendor advertising “Real Country Cooking” signals a shift from champagne and gastronomy to downhome fare.
The Athens Messenger Information Bureau offers free answers to any question not involving crime medical or financial advice. Questions cover science history and everyday facts with quick replies from Director Frederic J Baskin. Answers reference sources like Library of Congress Pasteur and Bureau of Standards explaining limits of knowledge and ongoing research.
The piece muses on Shakespearean insight into morons rulers and envy driven plots. It notes how public figures and celebrity-like grandees attract scrutiny while ordinary folk utter grand lines. A dated Thought for Today cites charity as a shield for sin.
The Messenger notes that public forum letters received without signatures or proof of authorship cannot be published. Writers may remain unnamed, with the editor reserving the right to verify names. Opinions in this column reflect contributors views, not the newspaper's.
M H Moolittle of Carbondale Ohio praises Athens County women backrowing letters to the editor. He cites Lillian Edgerton and other sensible contributors from Amesville Bartlett Coalville and Hockingport and calls for more forum letters. He also defends public etiquette and criticizes prohibition on public smoking in restaurants.
A column argues the universe is self winding and eternal, citing Jeans Edington and Barnett Tolman, and notes space expansion with telescopes. it critiques public brutality, Russia oil output, and a reader proposal to buy back government bonds with currency, questioning interest payments.
Fianna Fáil led by Eamon de Valera gains ground in the Irish Free State general election with about two thirds of seats reported. The anti British party appears set to push a measure abolishing the oath of allegiance to the King. Cosgrave's government trails by about 14 seats, with Independents and Labour affecting the balance.
A Washington Information Bureau booklet presents the 31 female executives of the United States and the women who have presided at the White House. It includes 62 pictures and sketches of their careers and a concise history of the presidency and progression of the country. Read and use the coupon.
Information Bureau in Washington DC requests ten cents in coin or stamps to obtain a copy of the booklet Presidents and Their Wives. The notice provides address Nam e Street City for the request.
Founders Day banquet members and about two hundred Ohio University alumni gathered in Athens for the Alumni Memorial Auditorium approval. Liz Martzolff chaired the alumni committee while James Uiman and two county mayors were named to projects roles by Governor Davis.
The article discusses President Hoover's success in shaping a liberal five to four majority on the Supreme Court through three appointments, highlighting Justices Hughes Cardozo Brandeis Roberts and Stone. It notes initial opposition to Hughes and Parker and praises Cardozo as central to the majority, with liberals and conservatives both accepting the lineup.
The piece questions a mother’s role beyond feeding and cleaning, urging friendship and imagination in children. It suggests mothers balance care with companionship through shared activities and storytelling. It includes sample dialogues and prompts to involve boys and girls in daily decisions and fun.
A Lent devotional urges readers to heed Christ's knock at the door. It warns that spiritual apathy blocks the Light and calls for awakening the inner faith through sudden jolts or recollection. It asks for faithful, continual prayer to welcome Christ back when He returns.
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