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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

4

Athens Messenger Press Associations Ledger Update

The Athens Messenger notes affiliations with national bodies including the American Newspaper Publishers Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. It references the Associated Press and Daily Press Association networks as part of its wire service history.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Olalo Eat Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Chuo Eb, and Daily Press Association Telegraph Wire Report The United Press Associations

The Craft of Writing Erich Remarque Explained

A German interview explains the arduous process of writing serious novels. The author notes writing demands long hours and mental strain and counters the myth of sudden inspiration. Persistent effort weeds out weak work while Remarque’s books influence readers worldwide.

Germany Erich Maria Remarque Herr Bermarque Herr Remarque

Taxation debate in Ohio sparks fiscal warning

A column argues for active citizen participation as Ohio enacts new taxes. It warns of future levies on cars, tobacco, securities, and other wealth sources, noting government needs will rise while urging proportional taxation, reduced frills, and personal responsibility to prevent deficits.

Ohio

Fritz of the Astor Barber Cuts Broadway Elites

In New York Fritz the barber at Hotel Astor chairs Chair No 6 for Broadway royalty. Longtime patronage from Belasco Jolson Cohan and Loew highlights a career begun at the Holland House, with critics and producers relying on his judgment and generous tips. He rarely takes outsiders.

New York Hotel Astor Broadway Herr Guttman Fritz The Astor George M Big Street George Ade Louis Mann Yesteryear Germany Old Holland House David Belasco al Jolson Nick Schenck Nat Goodwin Sam R Bernard Marcus Loew William Morris Sam Harris George M. Cohan Belasco Bt Fritz Cohan Charles Dillingham

Man With the Iron Hair Prompts Tomorrow’s Cartoon Feature

Fred M. Hohman, president of the 8th Army Corps Veteran Association, is a retired veteran with ten years of army service begun at 21 and 22 years with the Pittsburgh Fire Department. He enlisted at 14 and earned retirement credits from the Philippines. He resides at 2622 Linwood Ave., Pittsburgh.

Fred M. Hohman Hohman 8Th Army Corps Veteran Association Army Pittsburgh Fire Department Erday Philippine Islands Linwood Ave Pittsburgh

Extreme heat in Athens strains city resources

Athens faced extreme heat starting late May with the city using 40 000 pounds of ice daily and pumping 780 000 gallons of water. Dr J M Higgins reported conditions as good. A county wide poultry culling school was held at the Children's Home led by the County Farm Bureau. Loafer hens were targeted to reduce feed costs. Jess Davis visited home folks while playing in the Strand Theater orchestra in Lexington Kentucky.

Athens J. M. Higgins Jess Davis Strand Theater Lexington

Facts You Have Wanted To Know

Frederic J. Haskin presents Washington information services in a Q and A format. Readers learn who awards the Pulitzer Prizes, definitions of easy walking and motoring distances, hay fever pollen sources and seasonality, Mason Dixon line markers, sun ultraviolet peak times, and the Newport Torpedo Station fatality with date and victim.

Washington Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. Q Columbia University School of Journalism Mason and Dixon's Pennsylvania Maryland Penn Lord Baltimore Naval Torpedo Station Newport Rhode Island Patrick H. Cremin

Down on the Farm by James J. Montague

The poem recalls moving to a countryside farm seeking contentment but facing constant toil. The speaker describes early mornings with farm chores and unreliable workers, crops failing, livestock costs rising, and an elusive peace. He ends by noting farmers seek relief amid ongoing struggles.

A Thought for Today Psalm Verse Cited

A devotional line reflecting on humility and fasting from Psalms 85 13 invites personal contemplation and prayer as a path to inner reflection.

Moratorium on Debts Stirs Global Confidence

The Hoover plan for a government debt moratorium among nations gains broad economist support. Agreement appears likely even amid shifts in stance by France Italy Britain and Germany. The mere proposal slows activity, pauses negotiations, and provides psychological relief fueling worldwide economic revival.

Washington, D. C Hoover France Italy Great Britain Germany United States White House

Colonial Punch Recipe Appears Alcohol Free

A hot day recipe outlines Colonial Punch made by dissolving sugar in orange juice cider and lemon juice with white grape juice. Serve over ice with or without a straw. Also promotes a booklet on oranges and lemons available via The Athens Messenger Washington Information Bureau.

Athens Messenger Washington Information Bureau Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Pause for discussion on moratorium aids global markets

The piece argues a temporary moratorium offers relief from the threat of default, letting Germany regain strength while talks proceed. It notes favorable stock-market reactions worldwide and suggests such a pause inspires confidence, encouraging business and credit access.

Controversy Over Forbidden Books and Evolution in Catholic Context

The passage discusses the ambiguity of magphings and the condemnation of Professor Leroy's Catholic-leaning works. It notes the shift from forbidding ideas to allowing evolution theory in Catholic universities, contrasting past and present attitudes toward scientific ideas in religion.

Leroy

Catholic School Children Visit Museum of Natural History

Catholic school children are allowed to visit the Museum of Natural History which features demonstrations of animal life changes through evolution.

Museum of Natural History

Clergyman Acknowledges One Ribs Difference From Bible

A devout Protestant clergyman recently affirmed on Bible authority that every man has one fewer rib on one side because one rib was taken to form Eve.

Man Refuses To Inspect Skeleton For Equal Ribs

A man was asked to examine a skeleton to confirm rib parity but he refused, stating he would consider it blasphemous to investigate the matter and asserting the ribs are not equal on both sides.

Chinese Reds Said To Kill 400000 in Five Years

Civic authorities in Changsha claim that government and brigands backed by the reds combined have slain 400000 people in five years, noting that this is only a portion of the widespread violence across China.

China Changsha

Canton Builds Air Force to Challenge Northern China

Canton opposes northern Chinese domination by purchasing war materials with notable intelligence. The city has bought thirty six airplanes, sixteen from America, and emphasizes air power with only 108 Chinese crews guiding them, signaling a strategic edge versus ground forces.

Canton China America

Public methods curb gangsters praised by New York hotelkeepers

New York hotelkeepers applaud improved public methods to suppress organized crime. They note the Treasury department plays a crucial role in discouraging high level racketeers who profit enormous sums, sometimes millions annually for a few individuals.

New York Piblic United States Treasury

Hoover debt moratorium may shape political campaign and Congress

Washington report notes the one year debt suspension plan could bolster Hoover politically by portraying him as a crisis savior. It discusses potential early Congress sessions, tax moves, and party strategy as Republicans seek to leverage the moratorium’s perceived benefits despite uncertainties about next steps after December 15 debt payments.

Washington Hoover James Francis Burke Republican National Committee Capitol Hill Congress House

Is Your Child Well This is How To Tell

Government guidance on child health outlines visible signs of well being. Dr M M Eliot notes rosy cheeks bright eyes smooth skin and active play as healthy traits while stressing regular growth is key and that individual differences by age race and family background must be considered.

M. M. Eliot Children’s Bureau Flora Lester Children's Bureau

Tax Department Cracks Down as Winnings Lead to Jail

The income tax department traces huge winnings and questions missing reports while collecting half the amount and sending financial criminals to jail. Treasury disrupts Chicago gang leadership, surpassing police in targeting ringleaders on route to imprisonment.

Income Tax Department Treasury Department Chicago

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