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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
4
Historic Athens newspaper details outline ownership editors and publishing. governance by Bush Harris and K. Bush. circulation reach across multiple Ohio counties. association memberships and postal status. obituary and notice policies. subscription rates by week and year.
A discussion of Secretary Woodin's decision to reopen banking operations and issue more Federal Reserve Notes as a cure for the money crisis. The piece warns against scrip and inflation, arguing for backing currency with real assets and preserving sound money to avoid devaluation and price disruption.
Districts scarred by polluted streams seek self help through Izaak Walton League project on a Waterloo Township farm. A dam would create a lake larger than Ohio University campus with five dozen shore lots planned for members. Project leaders emphasize low cost and local control, urging completion for a practical at home playground and sport initiative.
Dorothy Dix counsels against women dating married men noting the loss of reputation and marriage prospects, and warns that such entanglements often hurt the woman and cause heartbreak. She also discusses how divorce affects a child and urges stable family guidance despite parental strife.
A discussion on how children seek excitement through reading movies and real life adventures. It argues for balance between work and play while valuing memorable personal experiences over fictional thrills. The piece notes the lasting impact of actual adventures and playful mischief on memory and character.
The cartoon explains a wagered golf marathon of 35 miles from Linton Park to Littlestone on Sea England with Oyler finishing after 1000 plus strokes and a final hole at 11 38 on the third day. Also notes Giacomo Puccini lineage and a plum bushel paradox across states. Tomorrow feature teaser on a French author metamorphosis.
The Revenue Act of 1932 requires many more individuals to file income tax returns. Unmarried persons with net income of 1000 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more must file. Married couples may file jointly if combined net income is 2500 dollars or more or combined gross income 5000 dollars or more. Returns are due by March 15, 1933.
Financial markets remained shut on Wednesday as banks opened with limited operations. Traders anticipated a sharp open when holidays end on Friday, with buy orders accumulating and some shorts seeking to cover. Authorities may set a price for settlements to curb wild swings.
Daily Lenten devotion prepared by Rev. Gaius Glenn Atkins for the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. Read Psalm 17 1-3 5-6 15. The true satisfactions come from gods ways love guided life and selfless service. Pray for peace and guidance through Christ like love and forgiveness.
The article describes circulating money types in the United States including Copp ley gold and silver coins gold certificates greenbacks and federal reserve notes. It notes withdrawals of gold and silver certificates the backing by the treasury and the shift to paper money and bank notes. It also mentions a divorce filing in Los Angeles involving Margy Gaynor and Lydell Peck.
The article by DE Morris Fishbein discusses how eyesight is affected by various body diseases and highlights the eye's complex anatomy. It explains the retina lens pupil and brain connections, visual adaptation from light to dark, and common nondefective visual phenomena seen in daily life such as floaters and colored halos around lights.
Ten years ago in Nelsonville Athens Masons held the annual conferring of the Super Excellent Master Degree with W Thomas Edmundson D H Edwards Harry Townsend J Link Duncan Fred Lee Tom Richard Fought and I E Nichols listed among attendees. A card party at Athens Country Club filled tables with hostesses Mrs W E Moler Mrs Arthur Wolfe and Mrs R L Morton. Prof Evan J Jones won the men’s high score and Mrs Jones the women’s prize. George Whipple traveled to Columbus on business while Athens High School student William Davis created carved wood cuts used for football and basketball game placards shown in local store windows.
Twenty years ago funeral services for Miss Kate Boyd were held in the First Methodist Church. The item notes a resolution of appreciation and a philosophical remark on nerves and outlets, with a brief, murky editorial comment on youth and monotony.
Washington report on a possible federal guarantee for bank deposits as the Roosevelt administration and financiers weigh the plan. Proposals include insuring new deposits or 50 percent of present deposits, with strict regulation to curb bad banking and safeguard existing funds. Senate debate, insurance funds, and the need for emergency measures are noted as key factors.
A formal statement approving Miss Boyd’s services as teacher at Athens High School is signed by Nelle Pickering for teachers Frances Carr Class of 1913 Roger Williams for Class of 1914 Edith Stockiin Class of 1915 and Garrett Enion for Class of 1916. Mrs Belle Myson of Logan was guest of Mr and Mrs E F Black.
Puzzle grid presents a long list of horizontal and vertical clues with numbers for each term. Entries include items like Today 12 Step 13 English coin 14 Was ill 16 Cape in Alaska and 17 Blisters, plus many more across and down entries.
A fragmented astrological note suggests lunar rulings may sway personal affairs this year. It hints at private relation trends, inner inclinations, and possible secret forces dominating life paths for those born on the day.
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