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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1933

Page

4

Athens Athenssiessenger Established 1825 and regional pub

The fragment outlines the Athens Messenger newspaper dating from 1825 with Frederick W Gusbh as publisher in 1896 to 1929. It notes weekly issues on Saturdays and lists publishing staff, editors, and circulation about 100,000 across five southeastern Ohio counties. Mentions regional coverage including Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis and surrounding communities. Subscription rates and postal details are included.

Frederick W Gusbh Acura Armen WestNotn & A Hematd Piaering Co Ordon Bush, Publismer Gen. Gasties Herris Menage Ohio Geograde Mocatien &S Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis

Red Lanterns or Sidewalks on Kansas Highways

A Kansas legislative committee weighs a bill to force pedestrians on country highways to carry red lanterns at night, but pedestrians remain exposed as drivers and road design pose dangers. The piece argues sidewalks or berms are a better solution, noting heavy highway traffic and the impracticality of lanterns while urging rural sidewalk development.

Kansas

Proper Balance For Longevity In A Fast Moving World

Medical experts warn that longer life from science often leads to unemployment and idleness for seniors. Rapid societal change, speedy transport, and warfare have altered industries and daily life, yet the goal remains to use discoveries to grant richer, fuller aging with better balance and purpose.

Japan defies League and seeks Manchuria expansion

The article argues Japan defies the League of Nations to gain Manchuria, citing historic patterns of expansion by imperial powers. It notes China’s awakening, internal conflict, and the belief that Western powers pursued similar conquests, leaving the Orient ripe for Japanese growth.

Far East Japan League of Nations China Manchuria England France Africa Germany Korea United States Orient

New Driver License Bills Stir Ohio Public Debate

A heated discussion over proposed Driver License bills in Ohio features two plans. One would issue licenses via sheriffs with small deputy and state fees, costing motorists about two million dollars in the next biennium. The other would have licenses issued by the Automobile Court Secretary, with deputy commissioners handling the process. The public worries about the future of Ohio and the nation as debates on licensing and vehicle safety continue.

Ohio State Treasury Roberts Automobile Gmy

Six-Letter Word Puzzle From a Crossword Grid

A word puzzle lists horizontal clues from 1 to 60 and vertical clues from 1 to 7. Readers match six-letter terms for each numbered position including Former Mural decoration General ter for mast and other mixed hints with missing letters and partial phrases.

Dorothy Dix on Young Couples and Parental Habits

Dorothy Dix argues that today’s young couples struggle to start life because they are products of their era and accustomed to comforts. She contrasts past frugal households with modern indulgences and explains why many marriages fail when income is insufficient.

Mj88 Dix

Doctor Bartlett on Overcoming Habits in Children

The piece quotes Dr Frederic H Bartlett on child habits arguing they are natural not bad and should be managed before they set. Punishment worsens outcomes, substitution of engaging activity helps curb thumb sucking and other habits, while gentle restraint and patience are key. Bladder control needs schedule and patience. seek medical advice for real physical issues.

Frederic H. Bartlett Doctor Bartlett

Believe It or Not which is correct

A puzzling query asks which variant of a quoted phrase is accurate. The user presents two phrases and seeks guidance on proper wording and punctuation.

Excerpted Cartoon Explains Young Hamilton’s Early Reforms

A brief explanation of Alexander Hamilton’s precocious childhood recalls a West Indies birth and a Jewish teacher in Nevis who inspired him to recite the Decalogue in Hebrew. Tomorrow promises a piece on the Forgotten Woman.

Alexander Hamilton Island of Nevis West Indies Alexander

Jobs Galore but None Are Ready For Secretary of Hoover

Washington believes the Roosevelt administration will fill tens of thousands of posts after March 4 while Hoover struggles to secure Senate confirmation for Walter H. Newton as a Federal district judge. The piece notes Republican Senate opposition and Democratic leverage in confirmations during a charged partisan period.

Hoover Rodney Dutcher Washington United States Herbert Hoover Roosevelt Senate Mr. Hoover Walter H. Newton Minnesota White House Newton Federal Court of Appeals Congress House Wilson

Violent Exercise Linked to Angina Pectoris Risk

Dr Morris Fishbein reports findings from Greene Fitzhugh and Burton Hamilton on angina pectoris showing violent or unaccustomed exertion can trigger attacks. In 100 fatal cases, distress followed heavy activity or prolonged fatigue, with workers under stress and economic strain at higher risk.

Morris Fishbein Greene Fitzhugh Burton E. Hamilton

Eight Room School Contract Awarded at The Plains

Charlies P Kircher won the bid for an eight room school building at The Plains among ten general construction bids. The Athens Gun Club opened its first shoot of the year with Marty Starr New Straitsville, Mr. Jones Athens State Hospital, and Mr. Clark Athens Electric Company notable in the results. H A Hatch left for a Dayton business trip while social events included Flam at Dalton Dancing Academy Washington Birthday party and a theater party for Oliver Twist honoring Mary Staider tenth birthday with Mary Frances Goldsberry Amy Elizabeth Morgan and other guests.

Charlies P. Kircher the Plains Athens H. G. Stalder Oliver Twist Mary Mary Frances Goldsberry Amy and Elizabeth Morgan Marcia Scott Virginia Dalton Gertrude Roe Ruth Jones Marian Coe Loretta Overmyer Alice Phillips Mary Staider

Ohio Vehicle Tax Proposal Draws Fire in Debate

The measure would add fractions of a dollar per vehicle for club and motor vehicle administration costs, totaling nearly 4 million dollars for the next fiscal period. Critics warn the tax harms low and middle income motorists and drains liquidity. The piece cites Mrs. Roosevelt on children's footwear and notes aging patterns differing by race.

Club Division of Ohio

Items of Interest Highlight Diverse Facts

Soap should not be used on white silk and must be dissolved in water before laundering. DeWitt Clinton high school in New York is the largest in America with enrollment over 10 000. Ninety percent of milk in American cities is pasteurized. China first cultivated cotton as a decorative plant for Buddhist ceremonies. One Chinese army requires thrift from soldiers with a ten percent monthly saving. Insulin is a diabetes remedy and tonic. About 80 percent of drinking water is treated with liquid chlorine. Ticks can live eight months without water and three years without food.

DeWitt Clinton High School For New York America

Five well learned states share quarter of BLD high schools

Illinois Missouri Ohio Pennsylvania and Texas together hold more than one fourth of the nations BLD high schools. Domestic allotment may be new to the former but is common for a wage earner supporting a wife six children and a paycheck.

Ilinois Missouri Ohio Pennsylvania Texas United States

Chauncey Students Observe Washington Birthday with Pageant

In Chauncey on Washington's Birthday seventh and eighth graders of the Blue and White Literary Society performed at the Lincoln Grade building. Pupils recited Washington quotes and sang patriotic songs including Star Spangled Banner and America for Me while pledging the flag.

Chauncey Blue and White Literary Society Gladys Pickering Fannie King Washington Lincoln America Columbia Assembly Junior Bridgewater Everett Ward Kathleen Phillips Lucille Clarey Patsy Carter

Chauncey hosts Tennchill home gathering guests

Chauncey February 23. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tennchill entertained guests Monday. Mrs. C L Arnold and son Gerald of Syracuse and Mrs. Robert Pichards and Miss Margaret Jones of Gallipolis attended.

Chauncey Lawrence Tennchill C. L. Arnold Gerald Syracuse Robert Pichards Margaret Jones Gallipolis

Mines Idle and Active Work in Chauncey District

Chauncey on February 27 reports Chauncey Hockin and Poston No 6 Mines idle while seven mines resume work in the district. Locations listed include Kimberly No 255 No 9 No 15 No 28 No 107 and No 219. Revival services announced at Mr and Mrs A. Staund to begin Friday with Cove Hook leading the services.

Chauncey Hockin Poston Kimberly Fes

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Pubishers Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated She Inland Daily Press Ansucia The United Associations Bia Ico Mati Ip Boyence Dorothy Dix Mother Father Europe Olive Roberts Barton Ripley Pacific National Bank Aantucket Atlantic Ocean Ware Pat Eddie Brannick Giants Henry T. Rainey Illinois Rainey Payne-Aldrich Tariiff Tariff Commission Harding Journal of the American Medical Association Hygeia, the Health Magazine H. A. Hatch Dayton Flam Dalton Dancing Academy C. H. Harris Hocking Valley Christian Endeavor Union Presbyterian Church Charlies A. Wright Logan Charles S. Bradfield Higley H. M. Woods West State Street Angelie Woods Tr. @. Hoover Brit Hooper J. B. Swanson T. J. Cookson S. M. Johnson Franklin D. Roosevelt Inex Mills Inez Chauncey Grade Stud Society of Seventh and Eighth Grades Mr. and Mrs. A Millsfield
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