Athens Messenger overview and circulation details
The Athens Messenger shows weekly afternoon editions with Saturday exceptions and mentions multiple staff roles and offices. It notes coverage of Athens and surrounding counties in southeastern Ohio, with national representation from Chicago and New York, and lists subscription rates and paper logistics. The fragment mentions circulation and post office classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Bush
Athens
Gordon K. B
Mgr
Charles H. Hart
Ohio
Road hog drivers warned as Ohio traffic rules urged
Ohio traffic rules demand drivers stay in the right lane and yield to the flow of traffic. Patrols stress motorists must not stop facing wrong directions or block the road, with penalties for occupying the shoulder improperly.
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Ohio
Athens
Johnson's rise to lead N R A cited as pivotal in recovery
Attendees at hearings in Washington praise General Hugh S. Johnson as a strong, fair, nonpolitical leader. They note his tough interrogation style, demand for facts, and pledge to coordinate labor and industry for the consumer. The forecast credits him with enforcing new codes and eradicating corruption in this era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Recovery Administration
Washington
Hugh 68. Johnson
America
County Budget Timely Passed Sets Tax Collection Example
Athens County commissioners completed the 1934 county budget on schedule, aiming to align tax collection with legal dates in December and June. The move follows eight years of late real estate payments, urging all 51 taxing districts to finish their budgets promptly to ensure timely collections.
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Athens County
Women cannot balance careers and family say Dorothy Dix
Dorothy Dix argues that careers and marriage do not mix for women citing educated young women who excel in medicine law or business but must choose between personal ambition and motherhood. She condemns the idea that a woman can be both devoted mother and professional and warns of the emotional cost to children and home life.
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Loeker
Johnny
Mary
Oshkosh
Dorothy DIX
Annual report filed by Clerk of Courts T L Morgan
A note on the clerk of courts T L Morgan completing his yearly report. The piece also lists local family mentions from Athens and Nelsonville and references to a 5 barrel oil well and nearby news items from twenty years prior. It mentions unrelated social scenes and a Red Cross clothing drive request by Irma Stanfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Morgan
Irma Stanfield
The
Red Cross
Cow Wins Prize After Entering Itself at Cadwell Fair
A Jersey cow at the Cadwell Georgia Community Fair in 1931 won first prize though not listed in the Fair Committee records. The cow wandered from Alvin Warren who had pastured her. she entered herself at the livestock lot. The manager kept the award and Alvin collected the blue ribbon. Tomorrow: A Diet Of Flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadwell
Alvin Warren
Alvin
Choosing a Physician: Keys to Verified Medical Fitness
The article outlines criteria for selecting a doctor including licensure, hospital affiliation, and membership in medical societies. It stresses that passing state licensure, hospital staff approval, and belonging to county and state medical societies with AMA ties indicate stronger professional oversight and ethics.
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Journal of
The
American Medical Association
Hygeia
Health Magazine
State Medical Board of Registration and Licensure
Temptation Too Great A Girl and the Creek Incident
Olive Roberts Barton recounts Dorothy defying her mother to see Mary Anne’s lawn fete. She crosses unsafe logs by Pine Street to reach the churchside yard, falls into the dirty creek, and emerges muddy but unharmed, with lessons on obedience and impulse.
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Olive Roberts
Barton
Dorothy
Mary Anne’s
Mary Anne's
Pine Street
Mary Anne
Diplomats Struggle as Dollar Decline Cuts Pay and Perks
The dollar's tumble hits U S diplomats and consuls with steep income cuts and rent reductions abroad. Some resign, others dip into pockets as chiefs of mission warn Washington. The piece also notes labor tax pressures on AFL leaders and outlines process taxes under the Agricultural Adjustment Act affecting farmers.
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Congress
Washington
American Federation of Labor
John Eribach
Geographical Survey
Uncle Sam
Theodore Bilbo
Mississippi
Bilbo
Disobedience Brings Lesson on Bribery and Obedience
A young girl slips into a creek and learns that bribing children with money or prizes undermines real obedience. After punishment and a reminder, she reflects on the lack of a dime and enjoys a later treat, illustrating a parent's cautionary stance on rewards.
Wheat Prices Reach Record High In Athens County
Farmers in Athens County report record wheat payments from F. J. Beasley Co. and White's Mill with prices up to 1.05 a bushel this summer and about 1.03 earlier in the week. Mills note ample supplies as demand stays weak and storage growers sell only to raise cash while holding much of their crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
F. J. Beasley Co
White's
Beasley Company
White
Chicago
Athens
Chillicothe
Citclevingchester
Ohio
Hottie State
Camp Workers Given Plenty of Equipment
Parents of boys in civilian conservation corps camps note the welfare programs impressively managed. Amusements include athletic gear jig saw puzzles and organized activities. Baseball volleyball and boxing have begun, aiming to keep camps lively and may nurture future national league players.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Market report notes corn and wheat price shifts
In Columbus on July 2 price activity shows corn futures down as shippers reduce bids amid congestion. Wheat futures rise with a stronger tone as market movement quickens and terminal markets clear slowly.
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Columbus
Unclear Draft on Movements and Hidden Channels
A fragmentary passage discusses complex movements and subtle methods, suggesting dangers and the need for sagacity to counter hidden schemes. It mentions birth, readiness, and a cautious approach to personal and spiritual matters amid travel and inner journeys.
The Lady in the Picture and the Woman’s National Club
The puzzle clues narrate a woman linked to politics and social causes. She is described as the head of the nation’s women’s organization and was once president of the Women’s National Club, prompting questions about her role and influence.
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Womans National —— Club
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J. P. Wood
Athens Country Club
John V. Wood
Nelsonville
Austin V. Wood
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Andrew Murphy
Pete McKinley
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Victoria Moody
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Clarence Fultz
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J. C. Hall
E. W. Shirley
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Alex Moore
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Philip Brush
Medias
Clinton Odell
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World's
Faun
Roberta
Alvarez Kanichka
DR. Morris Fishbein
United States
American Hospital Association
American College of Surgeons
County Medical Society
State Medical Society
By Rodney Dutcher
Washington, D. C
State Department
Foreign Service
Fanny
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