The Athens Messenger History and Circulation Notes
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co publishes weekday editions with a Sunday morning issue. Gordon K. Bush is publisher and GM, Charles H. Harris is managing editor. the paper serves Athens area and five counties with broad wire news and classifieds. Subscriptions range from 15 cents weekly by carrier to 4.50 annually by mail.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Don’t Shrug About This Community’s Urgent Call
This opinion piece urges local focus on regional problems over distant issues. It argues for smaller, quality over big projects, improved housing and streets, responsible governance, and active youth engagement to reduce crime and poverty in the district.
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Africa
Junker Imperialism Returns to Berlin in 1930s Vision
The piece flags a revival of 1914 era German imperialism as Von Papen sits in Berlin and Junker hardliners gain influence. It argues that postwar peace failures and harsh victor policies spurred a renewed drive that mirrors prewar aggression, warning world leadership missteps revived old imperialism.
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Paris
von Papen
Berlin
Hitler
Germany
Piffling Technicalities in Illini Supreme Court Appeal
Eight men convicted of kidnapping for ransom appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court over a minor phrasing issue. They argue that indictments for felonies at common law must use the term feloniously, which appears in only one count. The court's ruling on this narrow point could affect their rights, though the argument centers on a technicality.
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Ilinois
Walsh
Smith
McAdoo
Shouse
Montana
Roosevelt
Barkley
Thought for Today Verse From St Jonna 46 23
A brief devotional line cites a biblical verse about asking in Jesus name. The quotation frames prayer as direct communication with the Father through faith. It emphasizes assurance of provision when asked in the name of Christ.
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St. Jonna
Rockefeller Jr Involved in New York Speakeasy Scene
In New York near Rockefeller Center the social scene around the “Flighty Fifties” era drew attention to John D. Rockefeller Jr. As neighbors speculated on his stance against illegal drinking, the article notes his daily routine from 7:30 a.m. to evening work at the Standard Oil Building and his hobby as a violinist.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
John D., Jr
Rockefeller
Radio City
49Th
Answers to common questions from The Athens Messenger
Questions cover topics from distributors versus jobbers to citizenship for WWI volunteers, Parent Teacher Associations, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, land versus gold as money, and Angelo Patri's birthplace. The department offers free guidance for inquiries by mail to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
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Parent Teacher Association
A. M. PD
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Angelo Patri
Italy
Truth n Poetry of a Taxless Recluse
A verse portrait of R Crusoe content with no income tax and steady meals while Congress debates. The poem contrasts distant shores with a government's spendthrift rhetoric and the man’s calm, rentless life in a palm leaf shelter. He questions why he pines despite security and ease.
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R. Crusoe
R. C
Transplanted farmer voices in local public forum
The Messenger public forum prints a transplanted farmer letter praising a new community and noting better schools and neighborly kindness. He discusses alfalfa hay from the Mojave Desert priced at ten dollars a ton and critiques irrigation costs, warning farming may profit less for veterans in Washington.
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Washington
Six hour shifts proposed by industrial plant
In Ashens Ohio on June 10 1932 an industrial plant cuts work time to six hour shifts and adds 200 workers. The leader argues wide adoption could employ ten million if all employers followed, shifting from three eight hour shifts to four six hour shifts to sustain production and wages.
Return to country life brings simple security in Athens County
A person describes relocating from a city job back to rural life in Athens County. They recount factory and business work, choosing independence over a regular paycheck, and note their family enjoys pets, a small car, and local gatherings. They value freedom from the time clock and steady meals over rapid wealth.
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Athens County
Veterans relief spending compared to world war mobilizations
The appendix notes show the United States mobilized 4 355 000 men with 360 300 casualties and proposes 1 072 064 527 dollars for veterans relief. Germany 13 000 000 mobilized with 6 111 861 casualties and 298 690 000 dollars for veterans. France 8 410 000 mobilized with 5 623 000 casualties and 286 722 000 dollars for veterans relief. Britain Italy and Canada cited as spending less. Athens Ohio June 10 1932.
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Messenger
Congressional Record
United States
Germany
France
Great Britain
Italy
Canada
Uncle Sam
Athens
Gene Sarazen Wins Open British Golf Title
Gene Sarazen, a young American, won the open British golf tournament with rounds of 70 69 70 74, shattering par except for the last round. His Italian parents and his place in a race contributing to the country are noted as part of his triumph, as he broke Bob Jones’s record in the event.
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Gene Sarazen
Christopher Columbus
Sarazen
Bobby Jones
Congress Leaves for Recess as Veterans Rally in Washington
Congress plans a late session and looming adjournment while veterans press for their bonus. Big financiers hope to avoid further legislation as lawmakers depart, leaving the political clash unresolved and the veterans awaiting action.
Oats Prices and Harvest Outlook for Iowa and New Jersey
Oats on Iowa farms sell for seven to eight cents a bushel with many acres not harvested due to labor costs. For a New Jersey horse breeding farm, oats cost 40 cents a bushel in carload lots F. O. B. Farmingdale.
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Iowa
New Jersey
F. O. B. Farmingdale
N, J
Money Power and Public Welfare in a Gilded View
A reflective column argues Americans work hard for money while comparing it to tools like bows and arrows for Indians, praising W H Donner who donates two million dollars to cancer research. The piece asserts beneficiaries worldwide will gain from funded scientific work, noting some use money nobly for public welfare despite others misusing power.
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W. H. Donner
Deaths by Own Action Highlight Crashing Wealth Hopes
A reflective piece notes several men who killed themselves after stock losses and failures, contrasting wealth and poverty. One left a million yet felt poor, another left a wife to handle the money, and several deaths mark the collapse of fortunes amid shattered optimism.
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Mits
England Leaves Gold Standard Quietly Raises Prosperity
The text chronicles England abandoning the gold standard with minimal fuss while prosperity rises. It notes a weekly increase of fifteen million dollars in gold and a dramatic outflow of gold from the country, with financiers warning ruin if Britain drops the standard.
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England
Republican ratification meeting targets Hoover renomination
The article notes Chicago hosting a Republican ratification meeting to renominate President Hoover. It mentions talk of drafting Coolidge as vice president replacing Curtis and quotes Farley about Roosevelt winning without New York votes. It signals extensive forthcoming political coverage through November.
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Chicago
Hoover
Coolidge
Curtis
Train wreck in Russia leads to murder charges against railroad staff
A Russian crash kills scores and results in sixteen railroad workers being charged with murder. A station master and others face accusations of drunkenness and signal-misuse. The piece contrasts American railroad sobriety, noting no drinking engineers or conductors in the U.S. system.
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Russia
Ohio University campus braces for summer woodwork souvenirs
The Beech tree in front of East Wing will be cut this summer for Bentley Shop souvenirs. March through Tuesday June 13 ends with the final program of the alumni week. Carl D. Sheppard, class of 1902, delivers the principal address at the alumni luncheon. Buckeye Lake endures a tornado that leveled fifty cottages, the second storm in a month. J L Hatfield, 83, Ohio University’s oldest living graduate, expects to return in ten years. New faculty appointed, salaries raised by 27 increases from 120 to 400 dollars. Academic procession from Ellis Hall at 8 30 proceeds through Court Street in five divisions led by the Athens Band. Graduation exercises follow in the auditorium. Ed McWilliams returns as a vaudeville headliner at the Columbia Theater for two nights. Ohio University buys D Bardin plot west of the heating plant for 3000 dollars. Eastern Stars plan the picnic dinner for the Ma sonic gathering June 24. Mr and Mrs E C Woodworth attend Miss Lucile Hastings’s high school graduation in Columbus.
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Carl D. Sheppard
Ellis Hall
Court Street
Athens Band
Battle for Democratic Convention Chair Reveals Rivalry
Washington June 13 Two leaders clash for permanent chair at Chicago national convention Roosevelt ally to back Senator Walsh against Shouse of the national committee. Walsh, famed for Teapot Dome probe, and Shouse, longtime party fixer, face off amid intra party division and debates over leadership roles.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Chicago
Roosevelt
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Walsh
Senate
Teapot Dome
Raskob, Shouse and Michelson
Shouse
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Raskob
al Smith
Tom Walsh
Guarding Children at Picnics and Safe Water Practices
The article urges parents to supervise children on picnics during June. It warns about water safety at pools and springs, recommends carrying drinking water in a thermos, avoiding touching metal with lips, and using paper cups. It notes to avoid swimming with wounds unless a doctor approves and seals the area.
Lords in Britain Back Whipping for Indictable Offences
The upper house approved a measure to punish children found guilty of indictable offences with whipping. A constable would administer the lash while a superior police officer supervises and parents may watch. Lords say many peers benefited from public school whippings.
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Britain
Chile Seizes Foreign Bank Deposits in Rebel Move
The revolutionary government in Chile seizes foreign bank deposits and pledges to pay owners with Chilean money instead of dollars or pounds. English investors in a South American bank stock offer to sell at drastic discounts, fearing liability for bank actions. The United States protests to Chile over confiscation of American property.
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Chile
France
Uncle Sam
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