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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1933
Page
4
The Athens Messenger established 1825 serves multiple counties in eastern Ohio with weekday publication and a Sunday morning edition. The paper lists offices, rates, and affiliations with press associations and national news services.
Educators urge Roosevelt to stress interdependence as the nation adapts to a shrinking world. They warn isolation is no longer possible and call for a conference to awaken Americans to a new foundational mindset. Economists note no one can live to himself in this global era.
The author muses on how modern media might reveal famous historical figures as real people. They contrast current notable figures and assassins with past icons, imagining film depictions of pioneers like Lincoln, Boone, and Buffalo Bill to bridge eras and deepen reverence.
The article reflects on historic bird migration in Southeastern Ohio, noting Enderlin Forest near Carbondale as a regular stop for robins and other species in spring and fall. It recalls Pigeon Roost days, the vast crowds of birds, and the decline of pigeons, urging interest in future migrations observed by hundreds of witnesses.
A General Assembly measure would divert county and city gasoline tax revenue from roads to direct relief for the needy. The plan risks shifting road construction costs to real estate owners and could worsen local road conditions across Athens County and similar areas. House Bill 14 proposes a broad state sales tax to offset lost revenue, excluding farmers’ own products.
Dorothy Dix counsels a young wife trapped by a sobbing mother in law who uses tears as a weapon. Ignore the flood, balance life with husband and children, and seek humor to dampen the storm while preserving the marriage.
A columnist argues mothers should rely on common sense over hearsay knowledge in child rearing. She praises learning but warns against turning parenting into a study or trend. Reading good books and seeking expert guidance help, yet each child remains unique.
The proposed plan distributes revenue to counties by population with at least half for debt reduction and local real estate tax relief. It would provide funding for poor relief and school support, with about eight dollars per capita returning to each county. Our 44 175 population county would gain about $353 400 annually for debt reduction, poor relief, and schools.
The feature highlights Marie Curie as a double Nobel laureate for physics and chemistry and notes her Polish origins and role at the Sorbonne. It references her work with her husband Pierre Curie and M Becquerel and alludes to a future piece titled A City In Three States.
Dr Morris Fishbein notes proper refrigeration protects health and saves money by preventing spoilage. He cites Miss EB Geraghty who urges tight containers for cereals breads and baked goods, warns against over crowding and storing fats and oils with strong odors, and recommends specific temperatures for butter milk and fresh produce to minimize infection risk.
Prof. C. C. Robinson of Ohio University was chosen vice-president of the Intercollegiate Glee Club Council at a meeting at Capital University in Columbus. Also listed are Miss Cora Pierce returning from Newark, and county officials and farmers attending Columbus meetings.
Jesse Davis joins Hagenbeck-Wallace troupe rehearsal in St. Louis Coliseum with a planned country tour. Mrs. E J Jones to speak at Martzolff Sunday School. Arthur Wolfe Dan James and Howard Johnson head to Buckeye Lake for duck season opening.
Washington a curious situation exists in the Democratic party as the Roosevelt administration assumes power. Where are Al Smith James M Cox and John W Davis the party’s recent presidential candidates and leaders? The conservative elder statesmen of the party remain outside looking on while Roosevelt places in key cabinet roles a mix of liberals and conservatives. The absence of Smith Baker Young Baruch Traylor and Ritchie from cabinet posts tempers early praise for the new administrations and raises questions about influence and consultation.
Old monks in Tibet seal themselves in huts with only food access, some for over four decades. Londoners live about fifty years. Edgar Allan Poe excelled in multiple athletic disciplines in youth. Dutch clocks originate in the Black Forest as German clocks. William Kemmier was electrocuted in New York on August 6, 1890.
Carl W. of Guysville urges Governor White to spare vocational agriculture in Ohio as the Messenger reports a Rome Grange session resolution. He warns a 95 percent departmental cut after July 1 would erase agricultural teaching and devastate the program. He notes Republican voters should consider the impact on education and teachers.
Poultrymen at the Athens Grange Hall studied the shift from traditional hen care to mechanized production. Dr. Ferguson of Ohio State University outlined breeding, sanitation, and management advances while county agent T H Johnson reported hen population growth from 136,000 in 1910 to 170,000 today. Meigs County producer William Atkins noted Meigs per bird output at 112 eggs.
Meigs County farmers are urged to improve poultry output using fat breeds and quality stock. Ralph Ladd, a poultry raiser, emphasizes thorough house cleaning, seasonal adjustments, and modern practices to boost profits and bird health.
Rain halted the opening games of the Rufus Putnam league tournament among East Side Mechanicsburg and Central schools. The schedule shows two boys and two girls teams competing with standings kept for two weeks and a reward for the top team.
An attempted break at sea was averted today as a prisoner surrendered rather than submit to capture at Folsom Prison California.
Rev C H Eichinger of Pomeroy visited relatives in Syracuse after coming from here. He serves as pastor of the Heath Copal Church.
A compact crossword style clue listing asking for the historical figure who led the German Reformation with cross references to other clues including chemistry units and various common words.
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