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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
4
A survey across fourteen Southern and Southwestern states shows hunting and fishing enthusiasts rivaling major sports. Experts warn wild life is shrinking due to motors, drainage, deforestation, and urbanization, urging a national conservation policy to restore species for future generations.
An Ohio family learns their son Frank Marco, once thought to be a successful salesman, was a gunman in Chicago and New York. The essay reflects on parental helplessness when youth pursues a forbidden path and tragedy follows, noting many such cases and the risks of growing up in a harsh world.
A New Yorker notes how global contrasts amuse and unsettle him. In Fez he witnesses five muezzins on mosque turrets, one checking a dollar watch before calling prayer, and in Rabat he endures a French army dance with loud phonograph music before fleeing to the souks and Rudy Vallee.
A Washington Information Bureau reply column answers diverse questions. Topics include Paris cables timing, Kaiser Germany deformity, 1930 Ashland census, anthracite coal 1930, jellyfish shape, Washington apartments, English bricks in colonial days, Spain’s trouble causes, and payable to bearer meaning, with concise expert explanations.
An ironic verse traces the oyster’s loss of freedom as greedy men pry open its shell to seize a hidden pearl. The poem laments hunted oysters and the steel of desire driving violence toward beauty, urging readers to seek contentment by renouncing possession and desire.
Offstage staff face helplessness as a preventable catastrophe unfolds, leaving wings-waiters unable to avert the danger they do not deserve.
A brief devotional note cites Job 17 2 about the righteous holding fast his way and the strength that comes to him with clean hands as a guiding reflection for readers.
The cartoon features Henry Marston of Coushatta Louisiana who claims to pre determine the sex of 44 unborn children through his theory backed by years of study and practice. Local townspeople report supportive confirmation amid curiosity and attention. Coyotes Are Omnivorous contradicts common belief noting some coyotes eat watermelons corn apples and berries. The item ends with a teaser about tomorrow's topic Water is the most powerful Exsplosive.
Washington letter reports professor R E Zachrisson of Upsala plans a new language Anglic with simplified spelling and cross language syllables. He cites history of spelling reform, notes Roosevelt push for thru, and shows examples like Friedae for Friday and riet for right, aiming to reduce forty two phonetic sounds to one in Anglic.
The Athens Messenger publishes an illustrated aviation booklet for readers. It covers aviation development theory flight fundamentals design principles government and training aviation law airports and records, a complete treatise on the subject. Send ten cents with a coupon to secure a copy through the Messenger Bureau.
A vividDouglas narrative follows Mrs McPherson strolling unhurt through desert sands to a revival in a city park. It celebrates local church cooperation and a newly extended airport, while noting Pancho Villa’s border plot and the rugged Wonderland Rocks north of Douglas.
A near riot erupted in the Ohio Senate over the presidents move to adjourn in line with screen ban supporters. Athens County Education plans a one day winter meeting at Athens High School. Keystone Guard officers face accusations of selling trust to New York strangers. Thomas Cline faces a second trial for manslaughter of John Lanning. Chicago Glee Club performed at the Athens Auditorium. Athens County taxes total nearly a million, up 140 000 from 1919. Harding cabinet rumors delight Belgian officials. County commissioners present 1921 road program in Columbus. A bridge project near Sugar Creek Road faces change. Prof Mardis discusses consolidation of schools. Ohio University reports 634 spring term students.
Congressman Evans warns 34 Katlin volunteers and others from the Nez Perce campaign received no War Department pensions despite proof of service. He cites Captain Catlin's company and Horine among those left unrecorded after the 1877 Big Hole fight and notes heroic acts and a race riot avert. The debate centers on incomplete archives and veterans seeking honorable discharge and pension recognition.
A doctor and his wife with two children leave the country to keep the seven o’clock bedtime. Grandma and Elizabeth reflect on discipline, routine, and the impact of irregular sleep on a medical practice. The piece argues consistent bedtimes prevent chaos and preserve health.
Prepared for the Commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. Meditation on Jesus returning to Nazareth. He faced local scorn as a hometown prophet and missionary, urging Christians to overcome provincial minds and expand charity to foreigners. Amen.
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