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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1932
Page
4
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Flowers for the Living notes years of improved Athens City finances with controlled spending and debt retirement. Gas tax funds supported street work and water improvements, while most money kept local and jobs sustained. Observers praise prudent, citizen-backed governance and urge further taxpayer input.
Opinion argues Ohio could profit by adopting Pennsylvania style game and Michigan style fishing conservation plans. Proposes wild lands in Athens Vinton Meigs Washington Morgan counties as preserves to nurture deer and reduce poaching while noting migration shifts and immigration trends of 1931.
In New York Gilbert Swan Wege profiles Rio artist Rivers praised for universal appeal and humorous resilience amid overshoulder peeping while noting Erskine as a gifted musician whose wit sustains his stage presence. Frances Williams and Chick Ender entertain at Club Lido with smart, original numbers and anecdotes from their act.
A reader inquiry discusses how Modern English in the United States diverges from 17th to 19th century English. It notes pronunciation shifts and meaning changes in words and phrases unique to the United States, including Americanisms coined over time. The piece cites the origin of the phrase peace at any price from a remark about John Bright, tracing its evolution into a pacifist stereotype.
A verse about seasonal change in nature describing how birds and insects appear with the seasons. It notes the return of crickets, snails, moths, and pests with spring and summer, and the migration of robins, wrens, starlings, and jays as winters end.
A 1914 memory contrasts with postwar optimism, noting a million Europeans entered the United States then while today immigration slows as backers reflect on national maturity. The piece recalls the belief in opportunity born at Bunker Hill and in steerage, warning the era’s end will shape years to come.
A speculative note from Milton L Humegson at the aliens Observatory Saint Wilson describes a nebula speeding away from Earth at 12.0 miles per second. The piece places the nebula 129000 years distant, equivalent to 220003000 light travels abs tante that light travels in a year and references Carnegie Institute California.
A quirky obituary notice reports Wilow Anne Oudette Guarpin dying at 134 in Grez France. It claims fourteen marriages and fourteen widowings, certified by Reverend Francow Brinbur. The item ends with a teaser tomorrow’s feature.
The Messenger Public Forum asks residents to spend Sundays and holidays exploring nearby districts. Readers are urged to drive the back roads to see Morgan County, Bishopville, the Ohio River area, Letari Felle, Vinton County, Hecking County, Marietta, and Gallipur. The piece stresses slow travel, off main highways, and better understanding of local needs. A second letter from Athens dated Jan 4, 1932 notes favorable weather allows home repairs, calls for warming homes, clothing and shoe drives, and aid to welfare in need.
The Athens Messenger advertises two booklets guiding proper English usage. Aimed at reducing mispronunciations and misspellings, the guides stress clear natural speech and warn against slang. Readers are urged to send six cents with a coupon to receive copies.
Washington dispatch notes higher school enrollment driven by unemployment among youths and adults. Census and education groups warn of reduced preschool ages, child labor implications, and relief efforts in cities like New York and Philadelphia.
A clipped old style ad voice lauds President Hindenburg, praising his long service and urging the German people to welcome a blessed new year. It mentions a 5 percent man and hints at upcoming automobile expositions showcasing industrial efficiency and quality.
Senator Roy S Copeland promotes the Dick test as a simple method to gauge a child’s susceptibility to scarlet fever and prevent severe outcomes. He urges mothers to consult physicians, noting the test’s safety and potential to curb transmission with health officer cooperation.
The reader asks about treatment for rick and whether surgery is required for persistent pain. The text notes sciatica and mentions scarlet fever contagion and natural immunity, advising heat massage for relief and to seek further guidance by sending a stamped envelope and restating the question.
A jumble of notes recalls ten years ago on a Baltic voyage of Mrs Margaret Cable and daughter Janee, a London theater show in C B Cochrans Lease of Satians, a 310-bird poultry show, Ohio matrimonial troubles, a miners strike threat, Athens County school health figures, and a 1921 treaty on Niagara diversion. It also mentions Athens Masonic Temple leadership, fairground land trades, and a 1920s social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John Preston with guests from Lancaster.
A reflective essay urges singing as a daily comfort within the home. It cites mothers voices, family routines, and school days, stressing mood and unity over classical selections. References to public figures and events hint at broader social concerns like tariffs and political unrest, all underscoring resilience.
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