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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
4
The Athens Messenger presents publisher details for the Athens Nelsonville Glouster region with office names and circulation mentions. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail including annual and short-term options, branding as a regional newspaper serving multiple communities in eastern Ohio.
An analysis argues that nations fail to disarm because ordinary citizens seek prosperity and safety while neglecting peace. It cites how public suspicion and misunderstanding hinder a common disarmament goal, noting war risks economic and political distress for individuals.
The piece urges older people to guide graduates as they confront scarce jobs and uncertain futures. It emphasizes community involvement, practical training, and valuing character over material gain, noting youths will learn resilience and the value of everyday living.
The Commerce Department reports rising payrolls and stronger business activity lifting costs for consumers. Employment and profits grow while wool, shoes, furniture, motor vehicles and paint demand rise. April payrolls up 5 percent, retail sales 22 percent above March, signaling renewed shopping as wholesale prices climb.
The piece argues that naval construction is the best path to relieve unemployment and strengthen U S defenses. It cites Vinson and Roosevelt plans for thirty ships over three years, including destroyers submarines light cruisers and carriers, with most funds spent on labor. It notes the London treaty deadlines and the potential leverage against other navies after building up the fleet.
Dorothy Dix advises caution about a 19 year old girl's engagement to a 42 year old lawyer driven by wealth. The letter questions long term compatibility, urges testing love under time, and suggests waiting beyond the summer to ensure genuine mutual spark and companionship before marriage.
The piece argues against marriages where a woman under 20 wed a man over 40, calling such matches risky and likely to disappoint both parties. It contrasts cases of compatible ages and temperaments with a scenario where the younger party seeks life’s pleasures and the older seeks quiet home life, predicting incompatibility and eventual unhappiness.
Brown Prizes totaling 150 dollars were awarded at Athens High School commencement to Marian Sprague first Octa Kin cade second Elizabeth Horn third Ruby Gladys Mercer Miss Mary Fulton and Miss Harriett Sprague entertained with five tables of bridge at Mrs C H Harris home 122 East State Street. Florence Carr to wed P O Nichols June 12 Mary Poston engaged to Richard McKinstry ahead of June 20 wedding. Athens High School closed a season with a 10 to 0 win over Nelsonville High. Pitcher Sweeney a senior posted a fine record and catcher Jackie Rhoads was elected next year captain. Fourteen tables hosted by Mrs Harry Kelley Mrs Louis Eberle and Mrs Lincoln Murphy at Athens Country Club.
The article notes a 10 inch water well at the city pumping station to be drilled to 125 feet, larger than others, expected to relieve summer shortages. It also mentions Miss Mary Smith’s return to Columbus after Memorial Day with parental visit and several local social notes.
Dr Morris Fishbein notes emergency first aid care calls for a home medicine chest with adhesive tape sterile gauze pads sterile cotton scissors and ready made wound coverings. He lists tourniquet use for arterial bleeding and warns against overuse and misapplication of drugs while recommending ammonia spirit baking soda milk of magnesia paregoric for cramps and fainting as common safe items.
The piece argues that a two year old died from heart failure after a chow bite, countering claims that fear kills only in rare cases. It urges caution after illness, notes heart disease in children can follow serious illness, and emphasizes reducing overexertion and fear to protect young hearts.
Washington reports Harold L. Ickes interior secretary is gaining influence as Roosevelt pushes internal development. His reach grows with oil field control plans while his daily routine and open-house policy shape access to the sixth floor office. Gus Gennerich joins White House security and Mrs Roosevelt spots him at the East Room piano. Evans earns Hoover-era culinary honors with Farley praising his cooking and service.
Over 76 000 new universes have been discovered and charted by a South African observatory. They are not visible from the northern hemisphere. The record notes a 150 degree below zero temperature, logged 10 miles above the equator.
A garbled page excerpt lists many disparate clues and terms including religious laws, vowel sounds, measures, sailing terms, and various fragmented phrases. The text mentions baptism, climbing shrub, devoured, basin of horn, and references to monastic Jews, with numerous mis-spellings and partial words across categories.
The Stars say the day will be calm after yesterday’s storm with people taking things easy yet thinking deeply. Birthday individuals may align with old institutions or elder sponsors for substantial ventures. solid contracts are possible while private relationships could be troubled. Notable nativity: Thomas Hardy.
Eva Woods, a minor, files suit for divorce from Cecil Woods via her mother Olive Young in Athens County Common Pleas Court. She cites cruelty and neglect and seeks permanent alimony. They married in Logan in 1930.
Canaan Grange presents The Dutch Detective a three act comedy at 8 pm Friday night in the grange hall. Visiting grangers welcome. Cast features Ray Starlin Donald Dorr Howard Starlin Raymond Rose Elwyn Door Edva Hill Mrs Ivola Mansfield Mrs Luta Wright Phyllis Channell with vivid roles.
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