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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1930
Page
4
The notice lists John W. Cullen Company with offices at 8 South Michigan Avenue Chicago 501 Fifth Avenue New York and General Motors Building Detroit as the national representative contacts.
A column discusses motor death risk and suggests a rule: stop within the clear course ahead, not just speed limits. It weighs right of way, signals, and left hand rules, noting progress and tools outpacing wisdom and warning of misuse of modern devices. The piece reflects on science's double edge and future Mars talk.
Three men in an air plane over New York City carried on a lone distance telephone conversation with an office aboard the Leviathan hundreds of miles at sea. The wireless link worked clearly in fine weather, with all participants able to hear each other.
The Navy resists reduced strength arguing a second best navy is ineffective. Officers warn peace plans must couple with sound foreign policy to avoid war. They claim they know the value of ships in war and oppose any proposals that weaken defenses.
Ohio now has about 300000 high school students about 32 percent of the elementary enrollment. In the last 13 years the number of schools and teachers rose sharply and enrollment tripled. There are nearly 1400 high schools with many four year programs. 100 schools exceed 750 students and several exceed 1000.
A fragment outlines social hoaxes in affluent circles. A famed baron-like impersonator insults guests, prompting subtle putdowns, culminating in reveals and laughs. Several hosts hire him for pay, with performers earning about $100 per appearance.
A historical letter argues the USLTA bans black players from all championship tennis matches and claims the policy is a reflection on the colored race not the race itself. The writer criticizes hypocrisy in pretended fairness and urges honest language about racial exclusion.
Health column presents weekly menus with week long meals including breakfast lunches and dinners featuring vegetables, meats and desserts. It also includes Q A on hardening arteries teeth and phosphate in urine with medical guidance urging dentist consultation hydration and reducing mental stress.
The piece describes a downtrodden Wall Street scene with a sparse Christmas tree at the Exchange, only a couple of dull red bulbs surviving. It contrasts aviation promises with the dull market mood and notes investors lamenting profits as the holiday fades.
18 year old Ruth Orloski tells police she fled from criminal companions after a store robbery and murder in New Jersey. She says she was marked but escaped an attempt to force her into a car, while her former companion remains jailed on bail under $25,000 awaiting murder charges.
A daily study piece lists common misuses and pronunciations then introduces the word palatial meaning magnificent and befitting a palace. It encourages vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily and notes example usage with a Park Ave style setting.
The note questions ongoing use of milk of magnesia after meals. It seeks guidance on frequency safety, potential habit formation, and any warnings for long term use.
Washington dispatch notes talk of White House friction among four Hoover secretaries as a joke. It describes dry holidays, embassy liquor rumors, and Lima era changes, with Mexico's Ortiz Rubio arriving amid attention. Miss Helen Taylor leads GWU rifle team as photos draw publicity.
The page presents brief Q and A items on diverse topics. It covers Helen Keller’s denomination, Evelyn as a name, holystoning origins, going out with honors of war, slums in Washington, Tacna under a treaty, classroom space rules, Grand Canyon bridge completion, rain drops, greenhouse cucumbers, balsa wood moisture, hiddenite gem, helium production, airplane engine life, and safety of antenna installation on trees.
A special meeting of the Ladies Altar and Rosary Club of St. Pauls Catholic Church is set for Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Mrs Charles De Moiels home on East State Street. A New Years dinner was hosted at the County Infirmary by Superintendent and Mrs S F Beverare. An elaborate six course dinner was served. Dr Harold Copeland, son of Dr and Mrs T A Copeland of Athens, passed the Delaware Ohio state medical exams and ranked second. Athens schools reopen Monday January 5 with Ohio University at noon and local schools at the usual morning hour.
The Owl Club enjoyed its annual New Year’s party Friday evening hosted by Dr. W. B. Bentley and Mrs. Bentley with Miss Amy Weihr assisting as hostess.
Miss Vida Maxwell of Carpenter Street was pleasantly surprised by a number of friends on Friday evening for her birthday anniversary.
Co. N. Root returned yesterday to his home in Cincinnati after a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Pilcher.
Mrs Olive Seiberts and her two children of Nelsonville are guests this week of Mr and Mrs Frank Mitchell.
A compact list of cryptic prompts and definitions covering geography, philosophy, and common nouns. Includes items like founder of the Salvation Army and various everyday terms with cross references to measures, plants, tools, and relations.
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