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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1932

Page

4

Athens Messenger Subscription Rates By Mail Update

Subscription rates outlined for Athens Messenger by mail with monthly ten-week and ten week options. Details list pricing in pounds and pence, indicating domestic and duration choices for readers.

Why We Favor Scouting As Social Development For Youth

The piece argues Scouting helps shy or poorly socialized youths gain group skills and leadership. It notes educators see social development as vital beyond money or academics and that early guided social experience shapes better citizens and leaders.

Trees as Washington Bicentennial Memorials Campaign

The American Tree Association promotes nationwide tree planting to honor George Washington’s birth bicentennial. Over 9,000,000 trees have been planted and the effort continues. The campaign urges citizens support and emphasizes reforestation for future timber supply and national memory.

American Tree Association George Washington Washington

Hoarding Money Raises Crime and Slows Recovery

The piece warns that hoarding money and valuables fuels robberies and violent crime, with murders common when thieves fear recognition. It urges the public to stop hoarding and store valuables in proper places to curb the rise in district crime.

Hawaii's Complex Strife Aims to Explain Fleet Tensions

The situation in Hawaii is unclear as early dispatches suggested and Admiral Pratt questions tourist conduct. Honolulu’s diverse population and divergent customs fuel friction between shore residents and sailors, a chronic issue in American port towns where visiting fleets mix with locals.

Hawaii Indi Admiral Pratt Honolulu

Notable NY Gossip and Grazing Feet in Hoity toity Gossip

In New York notes from Jan. 22, paparazzi skewer Greta Garbo by her feet while Gloria Swanson earns praise for the smallest feet among entertainers. Heywood Broun and Diana Wynyard figure in Broadway romance chatter as Benn Levy and Lilyan Tashman’s social scenes unfold. A Church pledge system for actors who curb drinking and nearby theatre crowds with schoolchildren in lobbies are described.

New York J. Pierpont Morgan Murray Hill Rockefeller Greta Garbo Gloria Swanson Heywood Broun Katherine Brush Richard Halliburton Everest Rover Boys Halliburton Peggy Joyce P. A Lilyan Tashman Manhattan Benn Levy Diana Wynyard Benn

Humdinger Mine and Garrison Finish Q&A Summary

Readers submit questions answered by the Athens Messenger Information Bureau. Topics include the Humdinger mine location in Oregon as a small gold operation, Cicero's day libraries, hydrotropism, box size for a million silver dollars, interstate railroad feasibility, a Garrison finish meaning a late surge, and Progressive Auction scoring after a double.

Humdinger Oregon Rome D. W Department of the Treasury United States Interstate Commerce Commission Garrison

Believe it or Not by Ripley

A compact Ripley feature showcases oddities and surprising facts compiled for readers, delivering curious anecdotes in a concise column format.

Razor 3,500 Year Old Shaves Daily for Messing Family

An ancient bronze razor dating to Thutmosis III era, 16th century B C, once owned by a German Egypt expedition ancestor and kept in the Messing family for three generations. The edge remains perfect despite long use. The method of tempering bronze by ancient Egyptians is unknown. Tomorrow feature is “The Singing Strong-Man.”

Karl Ludwig Messing Thutmosis III Egypt Europe Messing

Public Forum asks for a plan to fix a troubled world

A letter from Charles F. Davis of Pomeroy Ohio argues capitalism misrules, urges leaders to confront materialism, and questions the value of money. The piece condemns poverty and calls for wiser government and societal purpose. Also includes health Q&A and skin treatment notes from King Features Syndicate.

The Tragedy Of Childhood A Magician Boy

A poem about Bill the boy who dreams of magic and power to terrify foes and stop bullying. He wishes to reform teachers and skip studies for play, but life remains tragic as he cannot learn magic or restore joy.

Bill

Skin Disease Can Be Cured Psoriasis Distinguishing From Eczema

Dr. R S Copeland explains psoriasis differ from eczema and is not contagious. Patches are circular, red with silvery scales, dry but not painful. Avoid excess alcohol and stimulants. eat lean protein in moderation. many salves exist.

Everybody's Coin Book promoted by The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger promotes a new booklet titled Everybody's Coin Book, noting coin sizes range from tiny one grain gold pieces to large prizes like the Swedish ten-daller copper coin and Yap island money. The pamphlet, a companion to Everybody's Stamp Book, offers practical coin-collecting information and can be ordered with a six cent coupon for each copy.

Yap Everybody

Quote on Hawaii blame and responsibility

A historical line argues against assigning Hawaii greater blame than its people deserve, urging a balanced view of responsibility amid disasters. It emphasizes restraint and fairness in attributing fault to residents.

Hawaii

Wall built by united effort from Nehemiah

A devotional line quotes Nehemiah 4 6 emphasizing collective purpose and resolved labor. The verse praises teamwork and shared vision as the wall is completed through concerted effort.

Information Bureau asks for payment for coin and stamp books

Froderic J. Haskin directs readers to send 6 cents for Everybody's Coin Book and 6 cents for Everybody's Stamp Book with payment by coin or stamps, including name street city state details for mailing.

Athens Messenger Information Bureau Froderic J. Haskin Washington Everybody's Everybody S

Stars Say For Saturday January 23

The lunar transits bring friction and dissatisfaction in work with delays and disappointments likely. Avoid rash meetings, seek calm, and approach large corporations or secret societies for cooperation or position. Birthdays hint a year of progress with careful judgment and restraint.

Sug En

Knights At The Jail And Other Local Items Ten Years Ago

News items from ten and twenty years ago recount a light weekend at the jail with seven visitors including an ex soldier. I M Foster spoke in support of an anti lynching bill. A boy named John Boden aged nine was robbed of 25 cents. D A R activities in Athens and Marietta framed by a road linking the two cities. Twenty years prior a Bible class formed in Chauncey and local dances and birthday observances noted.

Knights of the Road I. M. Foster House of Representatives John Boden J. H. Boden Columbus Athens Hull Foster Jr Ruth Pixley

Right to Work Debate and Lewis Plan for Employment

Washington notes debate on a constitutional right to work. Rep. David John Lewis introduces a national employment stabilization bill based on the Gerald Swope plan. The proposal would create trade associations with employer worker consumer representation to set monthly employment quotas and fund unemployment through employer taxes.

David John Lewis Maryland House Lewis Gerald Swope Europe Swope Federal Trade Commission Trade Association

Teaching Children Beauty Through Art And Music

The author urges elevating children's minds above ugliness by exposing them to galleries and concerts. He recalls his daughter’s Met Opera season seat at eighteen and extols beauty as a measure of culture. He contrasts modern bustle with past quiet and praises a farming aunt as living proof of beauty of mind.

Channing Pollock Metropolitan Opera

Railroad policy clashes with government aid debate

The article argues government help to railroads is justified by crisis, cites past Pullman progress, and contrasts Jesuit expulsion in Spain with anti religious fervor. It notes confiscation, holdings estimates, and the Pope allegiance claim amid Spanish republic tensions.

America George M. Pullman Lincoln Chicago Springfield Pullman Pulllman Spain Associated Press Joseph Duveen Herbert Samuel Spanish Republic

Is Hoover Fortune Smaller Than Critics Claim

Pine Bluff editor Mr Chessnut cites Congressman Wood to challenge rumors about President Hoover. Wood says Hoover’s fortune is under one million dollars and his foreign investments total less than one dollar. The piece notes Hoover earned substantial salaries in the 1930s and donates large sums.

Chessnut Pine Bluff Ark Mr. Hoover Congressman Wood Indiana& Answers Hoover

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