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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
4
A terse notice lists John W Cullen Company with offices on Booth igan Ave Chicago and 601 Fifth Ave New York along with General aa Aida and Detroit as involved locations and entities.
The Beck-Linthicum measure to revise the prohibition amendment will get a House roll call on March 14 with an almost certain defeat and a likely Senate rejection. The vote is framed as a test of lawmakers who have ridden the fence on prohibition. The piece denounces straddling as cowardly and harmful to the nation.
The article notes days of exploration gave way to new risks as people venture into remote, sparsely populated districts. It cites a Maryland blizzard tragedy where two youths died of exposure after a stranded vehicle and warns that many hazards await drivers and hikers in isolated regions across the country.
A survey of 1,200 young business women shows 81 percent have savings, 77 percent carry life insurance, 60 percent own securities, and 37 percent own or buy homes. Many support dependents, while only 7 percent contribute nothing. The piece contrasts their finances with young men, noting women often earn less but still show strong financial activity.
Atop the Empire State Building, Capt Bertram Thomas and explorers recount crossing the South Arabian desert with a camel train. Kermit Roosevelt and Roy Chapman Andrews share tales of adventure as New York’s midnight hum mixes with desert memories and the city’s bright glow.
Readers could send two cents for a reply to questions on any subject not requiring legal medical or financial advice. Inquiries to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington D C. were answered by Frederic J Haskin. Topics include speed skating methods, Harry Flood Byrd's occupation, Ruth Ashmore's real name, police teletype systems, and Folger Shakespeare Library opening details.
A verse sketch lampoons politicians, witnesses, and witnesses who claim memory lapses when pressed for sources. The witty pieces mock officials who forget details, noting repeated refusals to recall facts amid public scrutiny and legal questioning.
A person vows to maintain a bold path while also saving for future needs. The dual aim blends personal growth with prudent preparation for uncertain times.
A short devotional note cites Romans 13 7 urging readers to honor duties and repay tribute and respect to authorities and obligations.
Excerpted letters urge keeping the blood in hymns and sermons as vital, arguing churches that discard the blood lose life. Rex Ackley of Syracuse, Ohio, praises lifting Jesus in worship and cites Bible verses to urge youth engagement and doctrinal clarity.
A Columbus-born miner writes from Hocking Valley opposing unionism and John L. Lewis. She claims nonunion work history was better, condemns Lee Hall and local organizers, and urges workers in Glouster Nelsonville and Athens to return to jobs. She asserts business owners run mines and shops, not union bosses.
The Athens Messenger advertises a compact etiquette booklet titled Modern Manners. It provides quick answers to social questions and offers copies for six cents plus postage, with a coupon for ordering today.
A reader encloses six cents in coin or stamps to obtain a copy of a booklet titled Modern Manners. The note specifies payment preference and requests mailing details.
A miner’s wife from Nelsonville writes that miners seek union recognition not higher pay. She describes dangerous working conditions, threats of firing, and social blacklisting for speaking up. She details family hardship, low pay, and costs of carbide, powder, docks, and cartridges. The letter highlights toil and risk in early 20th century coal mining.
The editor argues against discarding old Methodist hymns as dull and full of imaginary blood. He cites 1 Corinthians 2:4 to claim the natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God.
The United States has a two hundred year history as a sugar refiner and remains the dominant market for raw sugar. It urges raw sugar producing countries to accept the U S market role rather than seek to undermine refining.
Alfred P. Sloan Jr of General Motors tells Samuel Crowther that economic troubles stem from the failure of financial technique to keep pace with rapid machine and engineering progress. He says engineering genius leads while financial power lags in foreseeing development.
The piece analogizes a dinosaur with a failing brain to a nation outgrowing its intellect. It warns that a carnivorous tribe of gangsters and schemers, driven by short-term profit, dominates the scene and undermines stability.
Doctor Frankel proposes a new theory that draws serious attention from peers as he discusses excitation processes in atomic systems. The description hints at in-progress experiments and evolving concepts within physics research.
Athens City Federation led by Mrs. F W Bush along with club women assists Red Cross in relief work. Food clinics open in county schools for families hit by unemployment. Irma Stanfield named executive chairman to direct relief and social services. Parking rules set for Court Street starting March 15 with new west side restrictions. Rafael Johnson announces new street safety plan and East Court Street usage.
Prot and Mrs. T N Hoover of 62 Elmwood Place hosted another annual party honoring the club members.
J L Householder bought the T J Herrold property at Dean Avenue and Cemetery Street for 5000. The Herrold corner is a West Side landmark. Western Reserve beat Ohio 23 to 21 in a recent game amid a large crowd. A mass meeting in Albany Opera House next Monday will discuss a charter for a national bank.
D Webb of Albany branding himself a Progressive Democrat announces his bid to be the Eleventh Congressional District delegate to the Democratic national convention in Baltimore in June.
The article argues that a truly artistic child is rare and deserves encouragement and gentle guidance. It cautions against labeling a child temperamental or nervous and emphasizes kindness, alertness to talent, outdoor play, and a stable, happy environment to foster growth.
Washington notes the evolving role of presidential primaries through April and May, arguing they rarely decide nominations. It highlights Roosevelt’s potential gains or losses, the influence of unpledged delegates, and the limits of primaries due to delegate rules, boss control, and varying state laws.
The text likens light to the excitation of molecules, stating light is a phenomenon produced by such excitation. It argues gratitude for this molecular excitement, noting its necessity to see people, the sky, the Sistine Chapel, the Taj Mahal, Pike's Peak, and Dempsey and Tunney.
Review notes that Florenz Ziegfeld’s new show Hot-Cha opened with eighteen thousand people unable to obtain tickets in a theater declared sold out. First night tickets priced at fifteen dollars plus tax bringing total to 16.50 dollars. all prizes will normalize after opening night.
Britain stands on its own feet as the pound climbs twenty cents per pound off the gold basis. Canadian exchange also rises while British stocks boom. London warns the pace may be too fast as Wall Street is blamed for risky Sterling gambling.
A historical overview notes changing warfare economics from ancient to modern times. It highlights Japan’s invasion of China, China’s boycott, and distress among five major Japanese banks. The text suggests financial pressure influencing Tokyo’s Shanghai policy stance.
Daily devotion cites Mark 16 14 18 urging believers to go forth with radiant faith and light. It prays Christ shine through followers to break barriers and draw all to Him in times of need asking for certainty that He will draw all unto Himself Amen.
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