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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1935

Page

4

Athens Messenger Ad Rates and Postal Notice

The Athens Messenger lists advertising rates and postal handling details. It notes publication under the American Newspaper Publishers Association and Ohio select audit bureau standards. The notice references home and foreign subscriptions, carrier pricing, and period rates.

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Sewage Disposal Along Hocking River: A Worthy Project

Citizens along the Hocking River face years of polluted water due to untreated sewage and waste. Advocates urge immediate action under federal works plans, arguing low cost and high health benefits amid the Roosevelt recovery era.

Hocking River Hocking Roosevelt

United States Keeps Out of World Court in Senate Vote

The article argues the U S Senate narrowly rejected joining the World Court, citing a need to avoid entangling alliances and to focus on American interests. It recalls historical warnings from pioneer statesmen and warns against international meddling and shifting entanglements. Europe’s turmoil is noted as a cautionary backdrop.

United States Senate America Europe Uncle Sam World Court League of Nations Wilson Senate Athing Congress Treasury London Japan

Driver license reform urged to curb highway deaths

The piece argues lawmakers must enforce present laws and pass a driver’s license regulation to reduce rising highway fatalities. It condemns reckless drivers and predicts a tough battle in the Legislature amid fears of lost votes from taking action.

World Court fight stirs White House and Hearst clash

The Roosevelt White House battles Hearst promoters in a high stakes fight over the World Court. Mrs Roosevelt and Senate Leader Robinson counter with radio speeches while Hearst aides lobby the Senate. Ickes and Farley gossip swirl amid stamp and silver currency debates as Britain and Japan move in on stabilization plans.

Roosevelt Senate Robinson Mr. Hearst Mr. Roosevelt White House Washington

King Zog Seeks Million Dollar Albanian Heiress Bride

A sweeping matrimonial pursuit by King Zog of Albania aims to marry an American heiress with a million dollars. Negotiations stall as the king's demands exceed available offers, leaving the quest unsettled and public curiosity high.

King Zog Albania

Laws to curb reckless driving urged by editorial voice

The piece argues cars should be junked rather than driven by unsafe owners. It asserts motor cars are potential killers when misused and that the safe majority deserves protection. It calls lawmakers to enact laws to temper reckless drivers and gain majority gratitude.

Junkman

Athens club hosts tea and reading event notes

Mrs. J. L. Beckley and Mrs. Earl Beckley hosted a tea for 80 at 32 South College Street. Mrs. L. G. Worster and Rev. A. Y. Wilcox led readings at the Athens Reading Club held at Professor Evan J. Jones Jr.'s home. Mrs. Homer Rodehaver and Mrs. Harry Cokonougher returned from Chillicothe after attending a district Women’s Benefit Association meeting. Senior Canaanville High students present the play Engaged by Wednesday under Frances Hatch’s direction, listing cast members.

J. L. Beckley Earl Beckley L. G. Worster A. Y. Wilcox Mary Ness E. B. Bryan Athens Reading Club Evan J. Jones, Jr Homer Rodehaver Harry Cokonougher Chillicothe The Women's Benefit Association Canaanville High School Frances Hatch Ray Starlin Viola Easterling Rebecca Cook Olaf Allen Clara Poston George Baker Paul Dorr Edwin McLeod Forest Starlin Freda Poston Luella Cunningham Lucile Dowler Alma Rowe Nellie Halbirt

Twenty Years Ago in Brief Local Notices

News under Thirty Years Ago recalls the death of Postmaster William W. Kurtz. The Pallas Club marked its twelfth anniversary with a banquet at Hotel Berry. A two table bridge event hosted by Mrs. L V Brown drew many guests including Mrs. Dix Preston and Miss Alma Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Balls planned to move to Canton. Alma Moore sang at a praise service at First Presbyterian Church.

Farley Sunny Jim William W. Kurtz Pallas Club Hotel Berry L. V. Brown Dix Preston Evan J. Jones, Jr A. B. Wells John Presaton Edward Schloss George Kaler Thurman Morgan W. L. Banks Ned Wolf Carl Stickney Robert Wood Lucile Henry Sylvia Moore Walter Brown Jackson Alma Moore First Presbyterian Church

History of This District 1819 Meigs County tax duplica te and division

The 1819 Meigs County tax duplicate lists 63 Letart taxpayers and 12 houses with cattle and horses in several townships. It records Orange Salisbury Salem Scipio Sutton and Rutland data, plus appraisers Obadiah Walker Samuel Branch and Joel Hull. The board divides Orange into Olive Township and sets terms for the next years.

Meigs County Letart Orange Township Rutland Township Salisbury Township Salem Township Scipio Sutton Township Obadiah Walker Samuel Branch Joel Hull Olive Major Reed Ohio River Samuel Downing Phillip Jones Robert Barton William Alexander

Breathless Moment claims brutal US life through stark images

Review notes The Breathless Moment subtitle The World's Most Sensational News Photos gathers harrowing images of lynchings riots accidents and executions. The book by Philip Van Doren Stern and Herbert Ashbury presents a social documentary of American life in this decade and provokes questions of taste and historical understanding.

America Philip van Doren Stern Herbert Asbury

Birds suffer food shortage says reader Carl Wiseman

In a letter to The Messenger Carl Wiseman of Athens R. D. No. 5 notes birds struggle to find food and water. He reports cracking walnuts attract many species including crested titmice tomtits cardinals wrens woodpeckers and flickers. He urges help for birds during their depression and mentions local dangers from a pup and neighborhood cats. January 2 1935.

the Messenger Cardinal

About Your Children Excerpt by Olive Roberts Barton

A parenting essay argues selfishness is natural from birth and generosity must be taught by positive, pleasant associations. It proposes guiding a child to share through small, rewarding acts, starting before age three and expanding to true sacrifice as reasoning develops.

Thomas Kitty Baby Dolly Mary

Go back to Russia, never says Feodor Chaliapin

The quote attributed to Feodor Chaliapin rejects returning to Russia and imagines a harsh fate with imprisonment for singing to rats. It contrasts with a dramatic tongue in cheek remark by Curt J Pucasse about women’s fingernails resembling tiger claws.

Russia Feodor Chaliapin Curt J Pucasse Brown University

Yesterday's Cartoon Claims Human Machine Gun Title

Eddie Just of Sisseton South Dakota lays claim to being the only human machine gun in the world due to his notable accomplishment.

Eddie Just Sisseton South Dakota

Silken Spindles and a Mill Love Triangle

Gale Henderson, a silk mill worker, faces pressure from her boyfriend Steve Meyers and a budding interest in Brian Westmore. After a tense confrontation about gossip and trust, Gale rejects marriage with Steve and resolves to handle the social fallout as she cares for her ailing father and helps in the mill.

Gale Henderson Phil Steve Meyers Gale Lce Brian Westmore Brian Paris Vicky Thatcher Robert Thatcher Steve Josie Connie Bauman Weill O’connor Katie Henderson House O’connors Tim O'Connor Bie

Old Dan Gets the Street and Tom Henderson’s Odd Night

A fragment from 1935 narrates Old Dan and Tom Henderson in a tense, worn scene. Tom’s stooped posture and unhealthy look hint at change as he asks about a game tonight.

Dan Tom Henderson Tom Henson

Health Hig And Diet

Dr Momim presents a health brief on dieting trends and nutrition advice. It covers the role of balanced meals, portion control, and practical tips for daily eating patterns.

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