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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1932
Page
4
The Athens Messenger began in 1825 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929 and published weekday afternoons with a large Sunday edition by The Athens Suessenger and Herald Printing Co. Gordon K. Bush was publisher and general manager, Charles H. Harris was managing editor.
Life insurance sales, which held up during early depression years, have begun to fall as unemployment soars and general business hardship bites. People continue existing policies and occasionally buy new ones, but overall demand shows a sharp downturn reflecting severe economic strain.
A group of Athens County churchwomen missed a meeting because berry season was in full swing. Only one attended while the others picked and canned blackberries. The writer notes the real value of such effort and urges other groups to act promptly when opportunity arises. The berry pickers are praised for their loyal civic spirit amid hard times.
The article urges motorists to drive with care on detours around Athens as road work continues in summer. Detours, including one through the State Hospital grounds, are dangerous for fast driving even with one way traffic. Heavy seasonal traffic requires caution to protect lives and property. If unsure, choose an alternate longer route.
The Seventy Second Congress showcased ten key actions in its long session ending Saturday. It approved the 1.12 billion dollar tax bill, a 2.12 billion dollar unemployment relief measure, and ratified Hoover moratorium on foreign war debts. It created the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, broadened Federal Reserve and Intermediate Credit Banks discount privileges, and cut federal spending by about 750 million with a 150 million Omnibus Economy Bill. It enacted the Home Loan Bank Bill, approved the Glass Plan for currency reflation, advanced the Norris Lame Duck Amendment, and passed the Norris Anti-Injunction Bill restricting federal judges and ending Yellow Dog agreements.
The piece argues that war debts and reparations are inseparably linked and that Americans should face a grim reality: most debts are unlikely to be recovered, while allies hold assets from Germany. It urges calm, nonapologetic reflection on America’s role, noting Europe’s responsibility and the vast ongoing military preparations.
Rodney Dutcher describes the Washington DC Bonus Army protest at the Capitol. Ex soldiers camped on the grounds, mingling with crowds as police police move them along and deter sleeping on the grass. The scene features marching, singing, sprinklers, and careful crowd control.
Governor Davis telegram prompts Sheriff Parker to deploy four extra deputies amid no trouble expected. Lord Northcliffe, powerful British press owner, is seriously ill in London. President Harding may convene talks between railway executives and labor leaders to resolve the standstill.
Washington County officials consider sourcing gravel from a government controlled bank near Little Hocking to improve a two mile day stretch on the Athens Marietta Road. The segment is viewed as the major obstacle to all weather travel between Athens and Marietta.
James Josten, Republican, appointed by the State Board of Assessors and Appraisers to fill the unexpired term of James Ginnan as member of Athens board of review. Josten aligns with the Roosevelt-Foster faction.
Clarence Roach presents a new affordable fly trap crafted from an ordinary sugar barrel. The device is showcased at his grocery on West Union Street for viewing by the public.
Amenville secures one thousand acres of coal land near Curtis Junction at twenty five dollars per acre. The David Henry farm, bought by Morris Beasley, will be acquired at ninety dollars per acre with a mine to be opened there.
Service Director R. D. Williams orders drastic cuts as water shortage grows with blistering weather. Two special officers scour the city to crack down on wanton water waste and enforce conservation.
J C Edmundson, a local tailor, departed for New York City to pursue a two week post graduate course in tailoring at the Croonborg Sartorial Academy. He expects to return with advanced techniques for his shop.
A poem recalls spring birds praising free song until humans demand payment. The speaker notes birds once sang freely and joyfully in May but now seek quid pro quo for their tunes, arguing that what we receive from nature costs exactly what it's worth.
A daily reflection cites Daniel 2 41 noting the feet and toes of a statue of mixed iron and clay signal a divided kingdom yet a remnant of strength remains through iron. The verse emphasizes fragility and persistence in prophetic imagery.
Efforts by Will Hays to reform Hollywood are showing results as a new movie mansion features 19 bathrooms, illustrating the era’s shifts in industry standards and ostentatious production values.
An economist states the downturn stems from over buying on installment plans. The argument reframes easy payments as not actually easy, revealing hidden financial strain behind consumer mood.
A remark suggests native peoples may seize control if political leaders fail to act, warning that Americans would lose ownership and the Indians would take the land.
The quote suggests a shift toward earlier norms as a statesman urges returning to 1912 habits. Public humor references on radio imply some people see a kickoff toward that era already underway.
The piece recounts Mrs. Susan B. Sherley lifelong Derby attendance from 1875 to 1927 and her Lexington roots, noting her death in 1928 at age 95. It also records Sergeant Chambers 26,000-foot parachute jump at Fort Sill in 1921 during an American Legion Flying Meet, smoking a cigarette during descent. Tomorrow previews The Nova Scotia Giant.
The Messenger explains that many forum letters arrive unsigned or without verifiable authors. Although writer names need not appear in print, the editors must know who wrote each letter. Opinions reflect contributors, not The Messenger's views.
An editorial argues for tax and policy changes to sustain railroads, urging equal regulation across transport modes. It calls for freeing rail rates from excessive controls while ensuring fair costs on motor, water, and inland shipping, and warns against subsidies. It ends with a note from Athens July 18.
The writer condemns mining camp violence and urges law and order to end destruction of life and property. Supporters of the strike are praised for seeking better conditions, but the piece denounces the use of dynamite, attacks on guards, and public intimidation as unacceptable and unproductive.
The Interstate Commerce Commission allows coal carriers from Pittsburgh Connellsville and Fairmont fields to set low joint barge rail rates to interior Ohio destinations. The rates, higher than proposed but far below all rail, are a victory for steel mills in Cleveland and Lorain.
Columbus reports Private Leo J. McDonald of the 18th Infantry was shot in the back by Sergeant Boyce Stanton while attempting to escape a guard house at Fort Hayes. He was taken to the post hospital in critical condition.
Lion tamer Charles H. Hatton of Wichita a longtime Lions International leader is slated for elevation to the presidency at the annual convention in Los Angeles in July 1922. He has served as first vice president during the lagging year.
Dr. Morris Fishbein notes rising danger of accidental deaths among children aged 1 to 15, with peak risk at ages three to five. He links accidents to modern civilization, traffic, and increased automotive use, contrasting this with declining deaths from infectious diseases due to better hygiene and feeding practices.
A resident recalls late night visits by six young girls asking for bread and money, noting the children appeared reasonably well dressed though hungry. She worries whether some adults exploit them, asks who sends them, and urges citywide scrutiny of child night begging.
The text voices John N. Garner praising a 122 million jobless relief bill as a Garner victory. It notes Congress will rest while a 10 million relief plan brings little impact, and argues ten million idle men require about five dollars daily six days weekly, totaling fifteen thousand million yearly, questioning affordability even for the richest government.
The text argues that a five day week could emerge as a solution. It says the only offset to limitless machinery is limiting hours of work, implying a shift to shorter workweeks to balance productivity.
A naval amphibian plane brought back two American women who had been living with a Panama jungle tribe. Mrs White Eagle and Mrs Charlie Williams had married Indian men and endured a dull life in Akron before joining the “noble red man” lifestyle. They were found on leaky mud hut boards and rescued from the interior jungle.
The article notes the Indians did not object to their departure, criticizing comparisons between Akron and the Panama jungle. It suggests the Husbands Protective Association should organize a lecturing tour for rescued women to warn American wives that even an ordinary husband is preferable to unlikely imagined ideals.
The piece argues for recognizing socialist Chile while avoiding interference, reflecting on past U S attitudes toward Russia after czarist rule. It notes social experiments abroad and urges restraint in redefining national policy, asserting we should not dictate others’ governments.
The remark urges self-reflection on mood and mindset. It cautions readers to cast out gloom and take personal responsibility for attitude and outlook. The line implies inner work rather than external causes for unhappiness.
Martha Katz, nineteen, overwhelmed by worry over her infant's weight gain, writes to her husband and ends her life and that of her baby with gas. The piece critiques lack of government infant health guidance versus doctors' profits in the wealthiest nation.
The text contrasts slight gains in average intelligence since ancient Athens with striking mechanical achievements. It notes atom splitting, 100 story structures, mountain leveling, and daily announcements of robots performing tasks better than humans.
A new fire alarm system in large buildings uses a human voice alarm, automatic red and green lights for fire location and exits, phonograph instructions, and a 160 degree trigger to activate a fire signal robot. The system aims to guide occupants to safety as burns and conflict continue.
President Hoover asked Farm Loan Banks to pursue the most lenient course possible in handling farm loan mortgages to avoid foreclosure. The directive was revealed today in a letter to Senator Steinery, a Republican from Oregon.
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