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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1933

Page

4

Athens Messenger and Gaels Weekly Information Sheet

The Athens Messenger lists editors Frederick W. Bust and KaeALD Bush with General Manager Gen. Mgr. Harris, serving Athens Nelsonville GLOUSTER Logan Pomero y Middleport Coolville Gallipolis and surrounding communities. It notes circulation of 160000 across five counties in Southeastern Ohio and membership in multiple press associations. Subscription rates: by carrier 15 cents per week. by mail Ohio rates vary. advertising rates on request.

Frederick W. Bust Athens Swessenger Kaeald Bush Puotene Gen. Mgr Gaels Ik Harris Eireieemne Ohio TRE Newspaper OF Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis

Pulling Power of Newspaper Ads Revealed

In 1932 newspapers attracted 59 percent of total advertising appropriations from 432 national advertisers. Auto, gasoline, railroad, and shoe and clothing ads heavily favored papers with 82, 74, 52, and 87 percent shares respectively, illustrating the medium's strong pull for consumer reach.

Bureau of Advertising American Newspaper Publishers’ Association United States

Death of Anthony Hope Hawkins Ends Noted Writer

The novelist Anthony Hope Hawkins known for The Prisoner of Zenda died recently. He popularized a romantic, make believe European throne drama that entertained a wide readership, though his works were not considered profound.

Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins Anthony Hope England Zenda Europe

They Are a Breed Apart The daring fliers who traverse wild frontiers

The piece argues that adventuring aviators like Jimmy Mattern inspire newspaper readers with daring feats. It notes the balance between wonder and fear, compares early sea explorers to air pioneers, and suggests such bold trips spur world records and new goals for aviators.

Jimmy Mattern Siberia

Relief work in Ohio district shows gains and accountability

Relief efforts in Ohio’s district grow smaller and more efficient as more men return to work and unemployment funds see fewer claims. While some funding misuse concerns arose, most cases were quickly corrected by fair play and self reliance. Delinquency by recipients exists but overall work produced preserves communities and dignity.

Ohio

Recovery Pace Outpaces Past Economic Upswings

The article notes business recovery proceeding at record speed, with activity rising more than twice as fast as any prior upturn from lows. It compares current momentum to 1915 war orders and 1838 speculation, suggesting uncertainty about whether the rapid advance is healthy while citing widespread demand driven by fears over future value.

Europe

Free love fails to match marriage warns Dorothy Dix

Dorothy Dix argues against free love by recounting a young woman's plan to seek freedom through a nonbinding relationship. She contends that love without commitment still carries duties and risks, and that marriage offers stability and security for women and children, whereas casual unions invite constant effort and heartache.

Athens News Briefs Highlight Local Faces and Events

William H Logan and others return from an Elks convention in Atlanta. Birth announced for a daughter to A G Frebault. Harold Mardis hosts Marguerite Hearne in Park Place. George Love, Upper Greens Run, visits Athens on business. Harold Sams visits with Ray Richey family. Doris Adamson and Clarence Jack wed in Athens. Preston family returns from Buckeye Lake with son Jack and Kathleen Merritt. Motorcycles touted as future transport. autos deemed costly. Ena Nelson and Alberta Carr visit Chauncey. Trips by W N Alderman, W R Phillips family plan Lakeside outing.

Temp of the Sun 11 000 Degrees Fahrenheit

Items of Interest mention the sun's temperature as about 11 000 degrees Fahrenheit. The note adds a remark about Hawaii lacking roadside billboards and a travel anecdote about captains Endres and Magyar fogbound near Budapest. The passage concludes with a musing on market shortages and exchanging hoarded money for goods and a suggestion to stimulate business.

Hawaii Endres Magyar Harbor Grace Newfoundland Budapest Hungary Atlantic Ocean

Cartoon and Biscuit Process Featured in Page Notes

The cartoon explains blocks clinging with precision two-inch blocks shrinking to 1.999998 inches. A wheat to biscuits test shows a 17 minute 38 second turnaround to produce hot biscuits by K. C. Jones of Ranger Texas, a faster result than a year ago. Tomorrow: The Mother Church of Scandinavian Methodism.

K. C. Jones Ranger Texas Mother Church

Symptoms of Typhoid From Fishbein Analysis

Dr Morris Fishbein explains typhoid fever progression from incubation of 3 to 21 days to a high fever with a stepladder rise. He notes symptoms including headache, body pains, loss of appetite, chills, rose spots, bloating, and possible bowel hemorrhage or nerve involvement. Diagnosis relies on case history, exam, and the Widal test.

Journal of the American Medical Association Hygeia Health Magazine

Timmy's Ride Turns Cruel as Playful Thrill Becomes Harm

A child named Timmy explores showy bicycle riding that turns reckless and then violent. He crowds pedestrians and animals, injuring a boy with a tricycle and facing neighborly intervention as fear and guilt grow among onlookers.

Recovery Drive Shifts Hitched to Big Stick Policy

In Roosevelt era recoveries, Johnson pressures codes with ultimatum but Roosevelt orders action. Steel code forms quickly after Taylor’s summons as lumber code follows, while a new recovery council draws mixed reactions. Phillips questions Soviet Alaska landings via a New York brewery as press conferences frustrate reporters.

Washington, D. C Hugh Johnson Roosevelt Johnson Myron Taylor U. S. Steel Ment Ments Mack Marvin McIntyre Council” of Recovery and Relief Directors McIntyre William Phillips Jimmy Mattern United States New York Mattern Phillips Alaska Washington

Neighbor's Child Causes Dispute and Drastic Action

A neighbor's child repeatedly harms small children on the sidewalk prompting a stern warning from the mother. After another incident the girl is taken to the police station by car, and Timmy's behavior improves. The text also notes the Panama Canal shortening travel between San Francisco and Liverpool and mentions a water clock and Iceland's Great Geyser with partial measurements.

Pizarro Timmy Panama Canal San Francisco Liverpool England

Athens Children Engage In Summer Playground Activities

Four Athens playgrounds run baseball pinball and swimming programs with a summer plan adding a treasure hunt track meet and swimming meet. League standings list Rufus Putnam and Mechanicsburg teams. older youths coach led by F. E. Gilmore. Swims and tests under National Recreation sponsorship proceed with meets set for August and July.

Athens Rufus Putnam Training School East Side West Side Mechanicsburg Blackford Rufus Putnam Recreation Rufus Putnam F. E. Gilmore Nelsonville Plains Fox Rufus Putnam Blackford Jack Rhoades National Recreational Association

Athens County veterans post names officers and members

Clarence Brown and J. Brown are listed as chairmen with Kari ville treasurer and delegates to a printers organization in Chicago. The post in Athens County names living members including J. D Brown Joy Cornwell W. D. Dillinger H. A Frost Ira Gilkey Eber Jones Isaac Newton Thomas Porte J. L Stab Skinner J A Smith Hiram Tinkam ton and others.

Oe J. Brown Biayed Kariville Coluridge Brown R. B Madison Press Ana Chicago Post J. B. Allen J. D Brown Joy Cornwell W. D. Dillinger H. A . Frost Ira Gilkey Eber Jones A. J. _ Moody Isaac Newton Ing Thomas Porte Singer I. L. Stab Skinner J. A. Smitherton Hiram Tinkamton Jerry Grim

Newark Driver Injured in Collision by Auto Express Truck

July Howard aged 61 of Columbus and Helen G. Smith of Columbus were injured when a Col and the Smiths’ collision with an auto express truck on Alexandria Pike in town.

Newark Howard Helen G. Smith Lumbus Alexandria Pike

Lou Fonseca Dominates In 1932 Tri Gee Assignment

Lou Fonseca turned in a strong 1932 tri gee showing for the White Sox. He struck out three in a single inning and again faced the Sox lineup with effective work.

Lou Fonseca Tri Gee White Sox

Notable nativity and temperament traits cited in astrology

The excerpt discusses planetary influence on character and behavior, noting practical steadiness, readiness for bold projects, and vigilance against peculiar or violent impulses. It mentions a child born under bold, courageous signs and a note about a notable figure named Chas with a surgical context.

Famous Trouper Puzzle Clues Across Horizontal and Vertical

A crossword style item listing numerous clues and references about a famous performer, positions, and related terms across horizontal and vertical entries. Includes names, occupations, and objects linked to stage life and roles.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Athens Messenger American Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association United Associations O— National John W. Cullep South Michigan Ave Fifth Ave General Motors Bid Detroit Dorothy Dix Lothario John Smith Juliet Mary Jane William H. Logan McCune Matt Ohlinger Charlies Newton Atlanta, Ga Mrs A. G. Frebault Harold Mardis Park Place Marguerite Hearne Cincinnati George Love Upper Greens Run Harold Sams Akron Ray Richey Darrel Sama Doris Adamson Clarence Jack John Preston Jack Kathleen Merritt Buckeye Lake Ena Nelson Alberta Carr Chauncey W. N. Alderman W. R. Phillips Lakeside Ripley Cienfuegos Bay Cuba Elias Jumenez Trinidad Estancia Lo Ventono Tomquist F.C. Sud Argentina Monteagua Guatemala DR. Morris Fishbein Olive Roberts Barton Exhaus Billy Steel Industry By Rodney Dutcher Iceland Siaeien Stey Clarence Brown Joseph L. Pickering Columbus Golden Pog R Pina Genevieve Chas Packer Ocean
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