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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1932
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co lists publishers Gordon and Bush with Frederick W. Bush as publisher. Charles H. Harris is managing editor. The paper serves multiple counties and communities, with subscription rates and circulation details outlined though OCR text is damaged.
The Ohio State Automobile Association warns against diverting gasoline tax funds to immediate relief. It argues road-building funds must stay intact to protect highway investments and avoid higher future costs.
Leading newspapers with different views applaud Secretary Stimson's letter to Senator Borah restating America's Far East stance. The Times calls it a balanced, nonconfrontational message. the Herald Tribune and World Telegram hail its moral leadership and potential to deter Japan, Britain, and France. The Post lauds it as a path to peace and a shield against hostile actions.
Off stage anecdotes from Broadway include Alien Jenkins robbed after a triumphant Chicago gorilla role and a Gabriel actor’s fatal road tour accident. A radio gagman fired for animal imitations inspires a new show bit. A shy actress voices a onstage telephone role from the wings.
A poem reflects on how animals sense coming seasons better than humans with tools and study. It contrasts robin and partridge omens with human reliance on reason while snow and ice linger. The piece ends with a playful confession that human confidence is often mistaken.
The fragment discusses avoiding coercive measures like an economic boycott as a path that could still lead to war. It notes that diplomacy or sanctions are not ruled out but warns such approaches may escalate tensions and trigger conflict. The text emphasizes caution in strategy and the risk of unintended aggression.
A brief devotional line notes there is no fear in love but perfect love casteth out fear from I Joan 4 18. The message emphasizes courage born of genuine love.
Ted Hart, club champion of Shuttle Meadows in New Britain Connecticut, scored a hole in one on the sixth hole during a snowstorm. The masked white green hid the ball which vanished in the blizzard but left a snow trail showing it landed on the pin and moved to sink. Hart's four companions verify the shot's authenticity.
The Messenger notes many Public Forum letters lack signatures or author identification. Writers need not be named in the column if known to the paper, and opinions are those of contributors not necessarily The Messenger.
In the Middle West a small freight truck line sought a certificate to operate three large trucks parallel to a railroad across three counties. The commission refused, stating the counties are well served by the railroad and that trucks would pay $75 per truck in fees. The existing railroad pays $175,000 yearly in taxes, about $250 per resident, and the panel warned losses would fall on local taxpayers if rail service declined. The writer urges consideration of tax impacts on roads and rail. Farmers Guyville O. February 23 1932.
A devotional祈祷 expresses gratitude to The Heavenly Father for Jesus Christ and the spiritual Bread nourishing souls. It asks to partake with thanksgiving and fellowship among believers who share in divine love and grace.
Secretary Stimson tells Senator Borah Washington may cancel the Nine-Power Treaty after warning Japan. He notes the United States surrendered its commanding lead in battleship construction and agreed not to fortify Guam or the Philippines at the conference. If canceled, it would end that folly.
The Athens Messenger offers a booklet detailing basic interior decorating principles to help readers achieve beauty, comfort, and utility in home furnishings. It includes illustrations and period furniture photos from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and can be obtained by mail for ten cents plus postage using a coupon.
Information Bureau notice from Frederic J. Haskin enclosing ten cents for a booklet on interior decorating. Requests copy and provides space for name street city state.
In a letter the Student of Athens urges the city to fix neglectful sidewalks with water collecting in low spots. The writer argues sidewalk repairs would reduce injuries, provide work for unemployed men, and improve safety for pedestrians and students. The call asks city administration to start a systematic sidewalk improvement program.
Framed as a Lenten daily devotion the message urges receptive hearts to seek spiritual nourishment from Christ the living bread. It contrasts offense at Jesus word with the promise of complete satisfaction for every need through God manifested in Christ. The text emphasizes ongoing hunger and divine sufficiency in faith.
Oklahoma Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray declares his presidential candidacy and criticizes current policy as pro China and anti Japanese. He warns the government may push toward war with Japan within a year and emphasizes a pro American stance.
Mr Murray warns that farmers and small manufacturers have been stripped of credit. He says without action America faces centralized military despotism or a Leninist economy with all as economic slaves.
France announced plans to allocate more funds to military buildup in the coming year, signaling a larger defense budget than the previous year amid ongoing global disarmament discussions.
President Hoover remains patient as the New York Stock Exchange ignores his protest against short selling. The piece notes his restraint versus how Theodore Roosevelt might have reacted to such snubbing and its impact on business, credit, and loans.
The article notes various methods to obtain results and suggests President Hoover might curb gamblers by halting short selling of assets. Whitney, head of the exchange, argues short sales helped keep the market open while likening bank burglars to keep safes open.
The passage notes that pigeon shooting has been abolished and the country adapts well without this brutality. It argues the practice is needless and that life continues normally without it.
The Athens high school team defeated the Columbus Aquinas quintet to win the sixth annual Ohio University high school basketball tournament. Clyde Battin received the Loving Cup from Dean E. W. Chubb as Athens celebrated the title. In other notes, Ohio University students earned Knights rank with the Athens Knights of Pythias and a Mothers' and Sons' Dinner for Boy Scouts was held at the Presbyterian Church.
A brief item notes the departure of Harl Haning's Ford roadster from the scene twenty years ago, highlighting the car's movement and its historical significance in local automotive circles.
Purchasers of whisky in Pomer were defrauded. In a raid, bottles bearing the government stamp were emptied and refilled with cheaper liquor using an electric needle.
In a crowded O U Gym Athens Boy Scouts edged Nelsonville Boy Scouts 15 to 12. Russell Goldsberry and Love starred, scoring the bulk of Athens points.
A nostalgic look at winter circus quarters on the Gulf Coast with elephants hippos and seals in grassy yards and water tanks. A bedtime tale follows two chimpanzees Molly and Bill and two orangutans Eddie and Lou as their playful antics with a ladder and pockets entertain and teach child listeners.
Rodney Dutcher profiles Charles Robert Crisp of Georgia,aching out as acting Ways and Means chair, praised for intellect and fairness. Crisp leads budgeting tough choices, supports gas and electricity taxes, and champions procedural reform while balancing national needs with his district interests.
A sweeping critique links prize fighting to bloodshed on the canvas and the profit loop feeding politicians and promoters. The piece argues that violence, spectacle, and money intertwine, shaping public perception and policy around the sport.
The article argues fencing is superior to boxing for physical training and preparing men for bayonet use, stating fencing requires magnificent training and builds readiness for facing cold steel, unlike boxing with its soft glove push.
Genevieve Kemble notes irregular and unexpected developments in business and personal life for February 27. Romance and domestic relations may face surprising endings. guard speech and beware strangers while safeguarding against accidents. The mind may feel subtly inspired.
The reading notes a year ahead of birthday individuals with possible private or romantic upheavals, heightened creativity, and risks to finances. It mentions a clever, idealistic child and urges prudence and thrift, citing Henry Longellow as a notable nativity.
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