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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
4
A compact devotional line links Deuteronomy 6 18 urging right and good deeds for blessing and possession of the good land while Massinger notes the soul grows strong when it trusts in goodness.
A civic reflection contrasts Jonesville’s bragged progress with its lack of unified purpose. The piece notes good infrastructure, schools, and organizations yet questions what tangible outcomes follow and calls for centralized, businesslike welfare and planned youth development. It ends with a moral on selfishness from Snook’s case.
Residents question what the town has produced from its yearly activities and what unites the community. Visitors find little clear evidence of comfort prosperity or distinction to show for the civic year.
An exploration of why newspapers chase unusual events from a winter snake sighting to first robins and births. It argues readers influence reporting by sharing noteworthy personal encounters, linking everyday life to broader news value.
On the dance floor chatter dies as a very young singer and his band take the stage. A medium sax swung over a shoulder, a larger one in reach, he croons under soft blue lights and a green beam that bares only his chalky white face, creating a dramatic, youthful romance on stage.
In Rudy Vallee’s supper club on East Sixtyeth Street a dignified hotel apartment hosts writers and artists from Europe such as Edgar Wallace. The room features ultra modern mirrors and moonlit lighting with white stripe carpeting guiding dancers to a sloping ampitheater seating area. Waiters carry pen-like flashlamps to assist guests.
A large national crowd of visitors sees Rudy as a town attraction after hearing him on radio records and screen. Many myths about such personalities persist even as people want to see his true performance.
The scene exudes youthful energy as Rudy and his group perform. Pranks and atmosphere recall earlier high school dances with dancers mostly in high school or early college, conveying a vivid, carefree sense of youth.
Audiences note a young performer's bold method and restless style as he sings to the air under green spotlight. Critics debate his psychology and the crowd reacts with mixed amusement, while the artist delivers full energy to the microphone in front of him.
Dr. Walter E. Smith, 33, was killed in Columbus when his car struck a telephone pole. Police believe a heart attack caused him to lose control of the vehicle.
The note outlines a strengthening prohibition stance with continued frontage on the issue. It states that in cities education is expected to overcome opposition, according to Senator Fess.
E. E. asks for a diet to lose weight while simultaneously treating anemia and nervous tension. The request seeks practical, safe dietary guidance addressing iron deficiency and calming effects alongside calorie reduction.
Dr. Stewart Paton of Johns Hopkins testifies before the Judiciary Committee on Prohibition that moderate drinkers live longer than heavy drinkers or abstainers. He cites a Canadian celebrated citizen turning ninety five who enjoyed a roast goose and refused ice water.
The group resurfaces questions about aging leaders like John Rockefeller and Pope Leo XIII as symbols of enduring vigor. Protestants argue the limits of abstinence while recalling Von Moltke's steadiness and vigor at advanced ages.
In Wall Street money is described as very easy with twelve month loans at five percent going begging. Call money for stock speculation costs four percent, signaling plentiful liquidity and cheap financing when not required.
Secretary Davis of the Labor Department objects to discussing unemployment relief and backs spending up to fifty million dollars on public buildings, a plan that benefits building trades unions and would deter political interference.
Mr Edsel B Ford, president of the Ford Motor Company, rarely speaks but analyzes conditions closely. He now foresees steady improvement in business, especially in industrial sectors, based on sound daily sales trends and overall economic indicators.
The article notes many in the building trades may not reach job sites and workers such as white collar, elevator, furnace, and driver staff cannot instantly become steam fitters or steel erectors. It highlights training and role changes amid unemployment shifts.
In Athens County supporters gather for a mass Republican meeting in the Courtroom Monday evening. Capital College basketball, spurred by a large homecoming crowd, defeated Ohio University by a score of 16 to 16, in a notable contest last night.
The text argues for public construction as sensible and funded, while condemning unemployment relief plans that favor a specific group. It notes the dole as a harsh term but the only approach to aid all, implying a universal, not targeted, relief aim.
Mrs W R Phillips Mrs C Y Millikan and Miss Myrtle Mardis served as hostesses for the Women’s Music Club meeting held Thursday evening at Mrs Phillips home on South College Street.
Twenty years ago ground was broken for a new government building with a large site hole by noon. Contractor Ankefer had said actual work would start today, marking the beginning of the project. A gymnasium exhibition at Ohio University showcased indoor athletic events and celebrated Mr. Corbett for his thorough work.
Mrs. Charles F. Bieber and her son Charles Jr. return to their Zanesville home after visiting Mrs. J. A. Dilts for a week.
Miss Nita Henke a student in a Columbus art school spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Henke of University Terrace. the greeting reflected a family visit in their home setting.
Mr. Will Cline of Centerville was a weekend guest of his mother Mrs. Mary Cline on West State Street Saturday.
A reader asks about hailstone sizes in the United States with the Nebraskan 1928 storm best known at seventeen inches around and one and a half pounds. The skylark has not been introduced to the United States.
Washington March 6 The Senate debated the tariff bill with extended night sessions and no set closing time. Leaders and members pressed for limits on debate but exceptions proliferated, leaving no clear end in sight as senators sought time for offices and committee work.
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