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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1934

Page

4

Regional newspaper circulation area and advertising details

The item describes a Southeastern Ohio circulation region covering about 100 000 people across five counties including Athens Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis and surrounding communities. It lists associations and wire services and notes advertising rates obituary card charges and mailing details with office locations and subscription prices.

Athens Logan- Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis

General Johnson Calls for Calm Debate on NRA Revival

The general signals a cool, policy driven review of NRA reforms amid widespread complaints. He notes openings for a real settlement, urging focus on the goal of recovery rather than the methods used to reach it. Washington aims to decide the most effective tactics for reform, employment and industry.

Johnson NRA Kickers Washington

Quilts Move Into the News The Messenger Highlights Women’s Craft

The Messenger elevates home made quilts as enduring art and family treasures. It praises the patient work of women who sew and finish quilts for daughters and granddaughters, arguing quilts hold greater value to many than a man’s hobbies.

Poor roads plan calls for motorist funds to fix highways

A dated editorial argues that illegal diversion of gasoline and car license money weakens road construction and maintenance. It warns that funds meant for roads are wasted on relief and urges using motorists funds for road work to create employment and improve infrastructure.

Economists assail foreign trade plan amid Bush dissent

Washington dispatch reports ortho economists criticize the Roosevelt administration foreign trade program, arguing limited export potential due to high prices and weak demand. They suggest tariff reductions to trade with Russia and Cuba, while warning aviation leaders clash with MacArthur and Dern over air force expansion.

Washington

Secretive Chairman McSwain Thwarts Air Defense Probes

The House Military Affairs Committee led by Chairman McSwain opposes MacArthur era air defense plans and probes of War Department procurement. The impasse risks pushing McSwain toward Marine involvement and highlights the Bankhead Bankhead cotton control bill’s tax bill implications.

Air Boys McSwain House Military Affairs Committee MacArthur War Department Dern Air Corps Bankhead

Ohio Will Welcome Him Dillinger

The public enemy number one John Dillinger escaped an Indiana prison and is now a hunted figure sought by thousands of officers. Ohio may see his attempt to aid associates held in Lima for sheriff murder and prison breaks, while his long crime story could end there.

John Dillinger Indiana Dillinger Lima Ohio

Scythe Wins at Hialeah in Close Maiden Stakes

In a crowded Hialeah Park scene a three year old maiden Scythe, backed by Edsel Ford and a companion, takes the six furlong race by about three quarters of a length. The outcome was uncertain until the official payoff. Ford remains calm and skeptical until confirmation arrives.

Hialeah Park Mr. Ford Scythe Automobile Man Edsel Ford Wright Ford

Edsel Ford's Track Visit and Flamingo Insight

The excerpt shows Edsel Ford reflecting on a $10 investment yielding $26.80 profit at Hialeah Park. He comments on the track’s plant and jokes about efficiency, noting tourists’ indifference to flamingoes. The tone blends humor with admiration and a hint of managerial critique.

Mr. Ford Edsel Ford Hialeah Park Ford

Ford Efficiency Questioned By Edsel Ford Race Scene

In a Florida race disrupted by delays Edsel Ford finishes ahead but questions arise about the efficiency of the operation. The observer doubts Ford’s long term solvency and cautions stockholders that time costs matter in business proceedings.

Baer sued for 50 thousand by young woman says mistake

The heavyweight Max Baer claims the $50,000 suit from a young woman is a mistake and suggests there may be other men involved. A lighthearted aside notes many speak to avoid silence. Scientists warn science has not reduced jobs and cites facing them.

Max Baer

Health warning on carbon monoxide poisoning from home heaters

Dr Morris Fishbein cautions that nine Dartmouth students died from coal gas poisoning as winter ventilation problems raise CO risks. He explains gas properties, early symptoms and urgent first aid, urging fresh air, warmth, and medical help. He notes domestic heaters and closed rooms as common sources and cites Benjamin Franklin on stove invention.

Dartmouth Benjamin Franknin

Heredity and Child Behavior From Beginnings to Instincts

The piece argues heredity shapes general traits across species and notes individual children differ after early years. It contrasts conditioned behavior with natural impulses, warns about strong willed children, and calls for understanding rather than suppression to guide their energy to constructive outlets.

Believe It or Not Werestop and Spend a Social Hour

A fragment suggests a social hour in harmless mirth and fun. It calls for letting friendship reign, being just and kind, and speaking of none evil.

Meteorite Trading Part of Unusual Professions

Yesterday's cartoon explains the odd business of trading fallen stars. Professor H. H. Nininger of Denver buys meteorites from farmers who find them and supplies museums worldwide including the Denver Museum, building one of the finest collections. Tomorrow Detroit Contest Won.

H. H. Nininger Denver Nininger Denver Museum Detroit

Saint Lawrence voyage notes and river details

The writer recounts travel along the Saint Lawrence from Kingston to the Atlantic, noting locks and rapids at Lachine, the Saguenay cliffs, and the voyage’s dangers. He mentions a Quebec life volume Marie Chapdelaine, many Saint named post offices, and Limouski as the final outward mail stop, with a March 2 Athens dateline.

the Messenger Saint Lawrence Kingston Atlantic Ocean Montreal Lachine Sagueray Limouski Anticosti Europe Meunier

Questioning Leonard Tucker on Christ as God and the Trinity

The author rebuts Leonard Tucker’s view denying Jesus as God and the Trinity. Citing John 1 1 14 and John 17 5 the writer argues Jesus shares all divine attributes and became flesh, referencing Matthew 1 18 25 and the virgin birth. The piece emphasizes salvation through spiritual life and rebirth per John 3 5 and Luke 13 3, opposing Tucker’s stance.

the Messenger Leonard Tucker Tucker Jesus Logos Christ God Matthew Holy Ghost Emmanuel Mr. Tucker

The Holy Spirit as the Comforter and masculine pronouns

A religious extract argues that masculine pronouns in reference to the Spirit reflect personality. It cites John 14 and 15 to claim the Comforter is a personal intelligent agent, not an abstract influence, with emphasis on Greek terminology and scriptural interpretation.

Community Talent Night At Glebe Theater Stirs Local Crowd

The Pastime group hosted a mixed program with performers including Wayne Fierce Nett Fixenkamper Searne Leo Sams Leo Goodrich M Kelley Mary Ginnen and Mona Anderson among others. Les Pomeroy chaired the meeting and Mrs Carl Bridgman co hosted while Chauncey Club presented at the Glebe Theater as part of a Woman's Music Club event.

Hola-Oyo Wayne Fierce Nett Fixenkamper Searne Leo Sams Leo Goodrich M Kelley Mary Ginnen Hut Woodhouse Ida Robert Selby Mona Anderson

Fifty Years Ago Anniversary in the Christian Church

A fragmented reminiscence notes the seventieth fourth anniversary of Twenty Years Ago, Mrs 4 by Hulda Morse celebrating at the Christian Church ward, with Mr and Mrs John and other friends from Monte Cristo including E Hece Linscott and Ear Carpenter. A mention of Ohio politics follows with James M. Co and Athens County statement.

Hulda Ta C. Morse Christian Church John Monte Christo E. Hece A. Linscott Johnses Ear) Carpenter Airs James M. Co Ohio Athens County Ville Progres

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