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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1931
Page
4
Rates listing weekly and yearly subscription costs appear for the American Newspaper Publishers Association. The text notes a five week cycle and various pricing options including a three year rate and a ten week term, with mentions of fringe charges and dementia notes.
The article recalls Lewis rebuking cynicism toward village life and praises the enduring value of small town streets. It notes the nostalgia of Milton youth and contrasts memory with modern city life, arguing Main Streets offer honesty and service despite changes and a restless era.
The piece argues that Germany cannot repay vast reparations while Allies resist debt forgiveness absent U.S. concessions. It compares Germany’s total debt to Britain France and the U.S., notes German external debt and transfer limits, and links tariffs to limiting German exports as creditors and others raise barriers to German goods.
New York June 2 1931 a veteran recounts gifting theater tickets to strangers only to be rejected or questioned. A hotel manager accepts the pair and explains the lure of free passes in a city wary of scams as he thanks the donor for the gesture.
The Athens Messenger Information Bureau offers free services via a Washington-based network. Questions span geography and history from the Gulf Stream depth to Yorktown forces, Cap Arkansas marble, and athletes' lifespans with cited authorities.
A reflective poem recounts Sunday School lessons and Adam’s banishment as a playful preface to gardener’s toil. The speaker links Edenic temptation to the labor of tending fruit and berry crops, noting the hard work of pruning spraying and weed control. The piece ends with the claim that a life away from garden labor can still feel content.
The article notes large exportable wheat surpluses in Argentina and Australia totaling 704 million bushels, plus 240 million for the United States and 120 million for Russia, while world demand stands at about 780 million. Attempts to craft an international agreement to aid wheat growers have failed, and production limits or export restrictions appear infeasible. It calls for the world’s top minds from wheat nations to address the issue.
Frederic Haskin notes that despite self sufficiency claims the United States relies on foreign food imports. In 1930 imports reached 492.7 million dollars while exports were 541.2 million. tea coffee sugar and citrus shows mixed trends as demand shifts amid low spirits and economic stress.
The Athens Messenger offers a new official road map for readers. The map, prepared with AAA resources, includes highway information state laws digests, mileage charts, first aid tips, safety rules and customs notices for Canada Mexico and Cuba. Distributed through The Athens Messenger Washington Information Bureau. Use the coupon and send fifteen cents.
The Vatican report states Pope Pius XII denounces the violent anti Catholic disturbances in Rome and Italy. It notes the Pope cannot remain silent and hints at taking a public stand despite his physical inability to cope with the turmoil.
Cardinal O Connell of Boston at a mass marking his 50 years since college graduation denounces anti Catholic attacks in Spain and Italy calling those responsible cowards not Catholics. He warns against dangerous conditions in America from secret atheistic societies and predicts possible civilizational crash and ensuing chaos under certain conditions.
Cardinal O Connell notes that about 90 percent of violators are Catholics themselves. He questions their faith citing baptism and future deathbed calls for a priest. He adds that more leaders like him could change the situation.
The Paris Journal Des Debuts warns the Italian dispute hides deep rooted dangers and views the Vatican Mussolini concordat as a serious political mistake from the Vatican’s perspective.
A French editor calls fascism a form of religion that subjects all to the mocked state, arguing it is fundamentally pagan. He warns that the world does not yet grasp the seriousness of these anti religious movements and outbreaks.
Russians continue material upbuilding with giant power projects. GE shipped the biggest hydraulic turbine to Russia as the start of a government owned network. Half of Russia’s farms, about 60 million people, will gain electric power under state control.
The document highlights Governor Moosevelt of New York as a capable and strategic figure in the Midwest political arena, emphasizing his intelligence and diplomatic approach as he canvasses regional support.
Eleanor Bolin was named court stenographer for three years by Judge Worstell. Athens High School class of 1921 graduated at First Methodist Church with G F Morgan as speaker. Kiwanis first regular meeting time shifted to night with speakers John R Lastro M D Hughes Carl Beasley Maurice Hyde T N Hoover H T Phillips and Dr John F R Sprague. Athens Chamber elected T W Craig president F L Alderman vice president. directors S M Johnson A B Roe Carl Beasley F D Forsyth. High School held in Mason Temple. ners
Miss Villa Van Dyke and Dr. R J Studer led the ticket sale for the annual Athens alumni dance and banquet event.
Bank Examiner Samuel L. McCans read a paper before a Louisville meeting of national and state bank officials. An Athens High School ensemble named Athenian Orchestra included Van Valey Parker Conner Shirley and Crouch. County exam boards in Hatch and Jackson announced passes on May 20 with diplomas at Boxwell Examination. Scout leaders and groups in Athens prepared for youth organization planning with several men and boys in attendance.
Rutland citizens rejoiced over a gassy strike on the M. EB. Rathburn land. The find was reported to yield 10 000 cubic feet of gas daily. Drillers were Wolf Brothers of Trimble.
Washington reports detailed mobilization plans including a 4,000,000-man immediate draft and 7,000,000 registrants aged 21 to 30. A War Policies Commission studies drafts for emergency powers, private property seizure, and new war boards. Draft classifications span five groups with local boards and a Director of Selective Service coordinating national and state execution.
An opinion urging mothers to actively evaluate films their children watch. It advises checking cast, self viewing films, and using lists from clubs and producers to identify family friendly or children suitable pictures, noting many titles are labeled as such. It argues parental inaction is the fault if kids see inappropriate content.
The passage notes Roosevelt declining to attend a luncheon in his honor after learning Governor Ritchie was not invited, contrasting with a Republican candidate who ignored Hiram Johnson in his state. It comments on campaign tactics and opportunistic spins in the 1982 race.
Athens readers are urged to use common sense on streets and respect traffic signals. Pedestrians should not abuse the amber light, drivers must wait their turn, and overall town cooperation is needed to keep traffic orderly and safe for all.
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