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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1932
Page
4
The piece notes a shift from one room schools to centralized districts and year end celebrations with orations, plays, and operettas. It credits teachers with guiding generations and highlights rising parental involvement and public meetings showing growing community education awareness. Commencement signals educated parents as well as children.
The new tax law exempts personal property from taxation and puts securities on the assessment list along with bank deposits. Revenue may fall as securities drop in value though motor vehicle taxes across the state aim to offset losses from household furnishings and other personal property. Early returns show the measure may underperform but could improve in future years as the system unfolds.
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad filed with Ohio authorities seeking permission to discontinue all intrastate passenger service. The line notes a collapse in Ohio passenger traffic from 1,209,213 in 1920 to 70,563 in 1930, illustrating how modern highways affect rail travel in a dense state.
Farmers report extensive land breaking in the late winter and early spring as ground is turned from pasture. Expect larger house gardens and overflowing corn cribs with diversification to boost independence. Demand for fattenable livestock rises and many men seek open-air work this year.
Seven years after a Michigan troubadour sought healing at 17 Sutton Place New York the so called lucky house earned fame for healing powers as Chauncey Olcott died in Monte Carlo. The piece also profiles Craig McConnell an Akron born singer breaking into New York radio and El Garron nightclub run by Ramon the dancer, with a note on curfew rules and open all night entertainment.
Ten years after a civic eyesore on West Inion Street is slated for removal. The late Mary Jane Rickey’s home, owned by Joseph D. Martin, will be razed to make way for a brick business and residential building, ending its unwanted presence in the cityscape. The report notes local improvements and social events connected to Athens.
A brief retrospective notes a two decade milestone ending the event with a ceremonial climax. It reflects on the community pageantry and honors figures involved in the historic sequence.
The 53 year old quartet includes Robert A. Pyper Harry Hulbert Dr Heber J Sears and David F McRae. Formed in 1879 the group has stayed together for over five decades in a record run of singing. A photo used for the drawing matches a 53 year old likeness. Tomorrow: The Marrying Specialist.
The Athens Messenger presents a Q and A feature from its Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin. It answers questions on Arlington National Cemetery burials, cloud density, seating etiquette in cars, Oklahoma oil history, and Hans Kindler’s citizenship with concise, neutral explanations.
A poem contrasts ants and bees who store food with the beetle that spends freely. It praises diligent hoarding by bees and ants while condemning the carefree beetle, urging restraint and prudent stewardship despite nature's push to spend. The piece satirizes greed and self interest in everyday survival.
Advertisement for a farmhand drew many applications as the advertiser seeks a reliable helper for the year ahead. The farmer appears confident in securing a steady food supply for family and livestock, while observers note a pulse of renewed interest in returning to agricultural life.
A short devotional note cites Matthew 2 18 where Rachel weeps for her children and cannot be comforted. The reflection invites quiet contemplation of grief and empathy.
In Washington, debate over a 65 percent surtax on top incomes and estate and gift taxes highlights a split between raising revenue and redistributing wealth. Proponents warn of wealth accumulation, while opponents like Mellon resist social necessity. Figures from Borah and Huey Long about wealth concentration frame the debate as tax evasion and loopholes grow with new measures.
The Athens Messenger promotes a booklet on the Fifteenth Census to update school geographies. It notes most school geographies lag behind census data and urges every student to obtain a copy with a ten cent order and coupon. The booklet promises current population figures for the United States states and cities of 2500 or more.
Information Bureau advertisement invites readers to send four or ten cents in coin or stamps to obtain a copy of the booklet on THE FIFTEENTH CENSUS. Director Frederic J. Haskin heads the Information Bureau and signs the notice.
The article argues land values can swing dramatically from modest to vast, citing drops and surges from 12 cents an acre to 200 thousand dollars. It contrasts this with a later rise to even higher prices and claims ownership gives individuals control akin to being their own board of directors.
The text highlights Eugene Meyer Jr. of the Federal Reserve and Mr Romsh head of the First National Bank describing a bank boom and rapid cash withdrawals. It notes Romsh’s shock proof banking, his decision to pay all cash demands, and the impact of Federal Reserve actions on small country banks.
The column extols exploring the Florida peninsula and highlights Miami as a future aviation hub, likening its importance to Chicago for railroads. It notes Miami as a major starting point for passenger and mail traffic to the Americas south of the United States.
The devotional explains Paul’s insight into Jesus death and the radiance in believers hearts. It urges readers to share in Paul’s experience with the Light to grasp Jesus’ signification and eternal life, noting the paradox of life through dying.
A Friday commemorates how darkness tested the Light yet could not extinguish it, culminating in the crucifixion of Jesus. The passage affirms belief in Jesus’ resurrection and the divine light shining in believers, praising God for this treasure in earthen vessels and faith in future raise.
A reading from First Corinthians 15 12 58 reflects on mortality and triumph through faith in Christ highlighting the resurrection and the defeat of death as a Christian assurance. The passage contrasts bodily decay with eternal life and emphasizes victory through Jesus.
A father and son set out for a zoo and a free organ recital on a blustery day. A knocked-off derby, a crushed hat, and the wind test patience, yet the pair keep to their bargain. Joseph learns the value of keeping promises through shared music and adventure.
Paul’s interpretation described as majestic and profound invites contemplation. The text urges steadfast faith and preparation for Easter Day, ending with a prayer thanking God for the victory over sin and death and asking for unwavering devotion.
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