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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1933
Page
4
The Athens Messenger published in Athens Ohio details its publisher staff and offices. It notes circulation across five counties and membership in major press associations. Subscription rates are listed for carrier and mail options with varying terms and prices.
The rising farm commodity prices hinder federal efforts to stabilize production and keep prices high. Weather delays and better prices may boost planting, risking renewed surpluses and lower future prices. The Roosevelt administration aims to restore farmers’ purchasing power through the Farm Act, but rising prices could reduce willingness to accept controls.
An overview of the World Economic Conference in London. The piece argues its aim to revive global trade, stabilize currencies, and reduce tariffs. It notes potential for a truce and price stability, while warning that failure could fuel commercial warfare and debt issues looming after the start.
The Roosevelt administration pushes an industrial recovery bill with a license clause to regulate industry claiming it will create jobs and boost buying power. Critics warn it could stifle competition and concentrate power, while supporters say it protects industry from internal enemies and accelerates wage growth.
A middle aged husband reflects on forty years with his wife noting women value words over deeds and the warmth of praise more than gifts. He laments husbands take wives for granted while wives never take them for granted, and contrasts hard work with affection.
A columnist argues that ongoing courtship and sincere compliments keep marriages lively. He contrasts husbands who never flirt or praise with those who spend on gifts yet neglect affection, claiming wives long for love and attention more than money or status.
A class of 35 at John Hancock High School graduates with ceremonies on June 7 at Ohio University. Alumni banquet at the Men's Union featured addresses by Prof. F B Dilley Miss Mary Connett and James Baker. Dr Joseph Price of Columbus addressed Athens County Medical Society in Athens. Dr and Mrs J T Merwin and daughter Margaret return from Boston after a four week medical study trip. They visited Erwin Merwin in Pittsburgh. Nurses at Athens State Hospital hosted a birthday picnic for Frank L Harvey at D E Allens in Allendale, sharing with his son Robert Harvey born the same day.
E R Lash Sr served as master of ceremonies at Knights of Pythias memorials in Lawrence Block Castle Hall. Mrs Stalder and daughter Mary with Mrs Phillips and daughter Eleanor traveled to Oxford for commencement. Clara Weler hosted informal post ceremony spread at Delmont Restaurant for Athens High School graduates and staff after exercises at Ewing Hall. F Beasley drove from Amesville with his daughter in a new Mitchell. Mrs Strecker headed to Oxford to attend Miami University graduation.
The passage discusses a "big machine" metaphor for society with calls for joint effort. It contrasts socialistic ideas with Roosevelt's role as chief engineer and his "super vision for the interest of the public" while doubting the government's ability to manage either controlled or planned economies.
The cartoon explains Taitou, called the light of Ethiopia, who began marrying at age 12 in 1863 to climb social ranks. By 1882 she wed two generals a governor and the Emperor's brother in law and eventually became Empress Menelik's wife and co ruler for 20 years before her 1910 deposition. Tomorrow: A Kick Worth Ten Billion Dollars.
Dr Morris Fishbein notes British skin disease specialist highlights inherited skin features such as hair color and texture freckles and premature grayness. He cites cases of elastic skin unusual nail and teeth development and rare tails passing through generations in families.
The author urges turning summer boredom into purposeful activity for children. Assign daily tasks, turning work into play with meaningful goals, and guide them to build simple projects like a dog house, fence, trellis, or shanty to channel energy into productive activity.
Washington reports a rising repeal momentum as state legislatures and voters push toward ratification. Observers cite 3.2 percent beer tax prospects and President Roosevelt’s stance as catalysts. Courts are unlikely to block ratification, with several states voting this year.
China population estimated at 474,787,000 and geographical scale comparisons appear alongside miscellaneous notes on jellyfish anatomy painting methods housekeeping tips and knitting machine efficiency. The fragmented text also includes a recalled personal reminiscence about helping build two structures during summers.
About 240 eighth grade students from Gallia County schools will graduate at Washington School Auditorium on Saturday at 1 PM. Rev. H. H. Wilbur will give the address, with Rev. H. A. Lewis welcoming. E. W. Edwards will present diplomas after a county orchestra program and songs.
Margaret Vaughan age 85 sister of James Hill of 13 Pine Street died Monday after long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the brother's home at 2 PM with Rev. P. Wright of Paint Creek Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed at Pine Street Cemetery. She retired from federal government service in pensions and treasury after more than 40 years and had been active in Mid West educational work. She died at Athens State Hospital where she had been treated.
Monthly report by Mrs. R Ethel Wallace county health nurse shows May visits include eight infant welfare, eight pre school, three school nursing, five tuberculosis, 30 contacts, one orthopedic, four general, 20 social service and 11 miscellaneous. 12 office consultations, 10 telephone consultations, two meetings. Three visits to Children s Home with immunizations by Dr Shane. Seven birth certificates delivered, 11 mailed.
June 7 report notes a summer preschool clinic in Raccoon Township organized by Mrs. S. E. Jenkins of Rio Grande, serving as chairman of Gallia County summer round-ups. Also dated June 7, Mrs. C. C Richards, Mrs. R. Ethel Wallace and Miss Margaret W. Jones attended the Ohio Probation Association district meeting at the Masonic Hall in Portsmouth.
Road damages awarded by Gan Gallia County claims for counts this year. J une for jail and repairs listed with contracts from Iron Works Sun Sheets lime and others. Local social notes mention residents visiting relatives in Ironton Chillicothe Columbus and New Lexington. Gallia Gallipolis Red Cross cloth donations noted with Mrs C C Richards reporting additional fabric for the needy.
In Gallipolis on Sunday a 35 year old real estate man from Columbus identified as Galbreath and his son in law and Mrs Roscoe Matick sustained a broken injury while playing. Authorities reported polis were on scene.
In Gallia County investigators probe a strange attack at the home of W. L. Wood in Bidwell after a reported rage incident. Juries were summoned as authorities continued interviews and witness accounts in the ongoing inquiry.
A jumble of crossword like clues identifies a named man and related terms. The puzzle asks who the man in the picture is, with references to a tyrant ruler and various wordplay hints across horizontal and vertical entries.
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