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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1930
Page
10
The piece critiques a Columbia University program on birth control and courtship, arguing it reduces life to plain fact, rejects romance, sentiment, and religion, and compares modern ideas to primitive cave life without courting or mystery. It frames the shift as crude yet practical.
A dramatic mock debate rails against romantic nature versus practical life, contrasting roses and acacias with cabbages and potatoes. The piece parodies sensational voices, laments overbearing modernism, and ends with a playful dog bark motif.
The reading warns of lively lunar configurations bringing new opportunities and money hazards. It predicts a year of larger opportunities and possible promotion for those with proper management. A child born today is set for a successful career if taught prudence and thrift from an early age.
Henry Spencer of Heathen Midge near New Straitsville was committed to Perry jail on a charge of pointing firearms at Michard Lang his neighbor.
Crooksville report states Frank Barringer a miner for Manhattan Coal Company was severely injured about the body and hips when caught under a fall of coal in the Manhattan Mine.
In a tense confrontation, a narrator wrestles with Robert Savarin's will leaving half his fortune to Lillian and the other half in trust for Marion and Lillian. The sister hints at keeping the bequest secret, while fearing the papers expose the affair. The narrator agrees to a plan to honor the intent, amidst guilt and social pressure.
In a serialized narrative, Madge fears consequences if Dicky learns the Savarin will details. She recalls Robert's view that charity should guide funds and hints at a personal wish for Dicky to use inheritance as he pleases. The scene closes with a note promising continuation tomorrow.
A collection of quotes from Seneca Thackeray Emerson Prior and Tolstoy on virtue happiness aging and kindness. The snippets explore themes of misunderstanding greatness unity and the contrast between wealth and generosity.
Mev Luther McVay writes from Grandview Iowa September 4 1847 to his mother Mrs Elizabeth McVay detailing his reassignment to Yankee Grove Mission and his preparations to build a brick house while noting the family has not yet received their goods or found tenants for their 20 acres of prairie land.
Paul Fankhouser of Ohio State University will attend a farm management school in Coolville at 8 o clock Thursday night to explain farm account books. The program aims to show profitability of crops and projects and encourage farmers to keep yearly records with next year comparisons. Additional meetings are planned in Albany Albany High School and New Marshfield with county and local agents directing the sessions.
A letter notes well water healthiness in the prairie and ease of access by digging ten to twenty feet, contrasted with difficulty in timber. The writer asks for family updates on Jacob Martin and his family, Joe Bolin and his family, William Llewellyn and his family, and wonders if they will meet again. It closes with best wishes and Christian reflections.
Cincinnati report blames government denatured alcohol formulas for rising jake paralysis cases. Chemists cautious, citing lack of authoritative ingredient identification. Doctors note most neuritis patients drank jake. ginger extract, sold lawfully, not consistently paralyzing. One victim drank jake for eight years without unusual harm.
Twenty sub-officials of the United Mine Workers of America were expelled by the International Executive Board for rebelling and forming a separate organization. The expulsion followed the recent international convention which ordered insurgent leaders to appear before the board and show cause for removal.
ANNE ADAMS presents a clever home crafted model project. The piece highlights hands on creativity with simple materials and practical instructions suitable for hobbyists and young makers.
The design features a frock with tied cape collar elbow sleeves and a molded bodice. Made from flat crepe georgette or Elizabeth crepe in solid or printed patterns, sizes 16 through 44. Includes yardage, lace, and simple instructions. pattern book available at 15¢, 10¢ with pattern order, addressed to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department NYC.
Washington reports income tax collections from March 1 to 24 total 532548716 dollars, down 34000000 dollars from the same period last year, reflecting weaker receipts in March.
Mrs. James Litteral of Baker Oregon won a 30 day reprieve to see her husband, Litteral, at the Ohio State Penitentiary before his execution for the murder of Harry Green, a World War veteran in Athens County. The Board of Clemency recommended clemency action to Governor Cooner.
Athens County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff William Williams received letters from C. Griffin of the State Welfare Division urging a new county jail. Griffin argues it would be cheaper than meeting the State Industrial Relations Department order for an addition and repairs within 90 days. He suggests bonding the project and presenting it to voters. The commissioners seek funds to comply after rejecting a time extension.
The Athens chapter of the Izaak Walton League announces a membership contest to conclude in late April. Winners will attend a banquet hosted by the losers in May. Teams are led by Red team captain Clyde Mansfield and Blue team captain C. W. Fink, with numerous members listed for each side.
The dog Shep, owned by John Rattigan near Council Bluffs, survives after chewing off both fore legs to escape a wolf trap and now walks erect. Humane officers want to euthanize the animal, but Rattigan refuses to surrender the pet.
Theodore Capretta age 25 lay near death in Columbus from a self inflicted gun shot wound. Despondent over finances and unemployment, the musician's distress was noted by his family. Capretta's father, a leading Columbus Italian club figure, was ill.
Charles M. Schwab and Eugene G. Grace, executives of Bethlehem Steel, arrived to personally direct Bethlehem's campaign against Republic Steel over the proposed absorption of Youngstown Sheet and Tube.
Mr and Mrs Robert LaFollett announce the birth of a daughter named Helen Louise. The child was born Sunday March on
William Williams sheriff will sell at public auction at the Athens County Court House on April 11 1960 at 1 pm the property located 50 Brown Avenue Athens Ohio described as Lot 2035 in Potter Webb Addition and other lots as recorded in Plat Book 4 page in the county records. The sale is in execution of Gretchen Barstow et al and the terms are cash. The sale is conducted by deputy Wayne Wingity and attorney Vollren Welder.
The Board of Education of Canaan Township will receive bids until noon April 16, 1950 for the Harmony Long Run and Music Fun schoolhouses. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. GCL SarTon, Clerk, Athens. C. Rev. NO. 6- 8.19-301W.
The Board of Education will receive bids for three school houses in Ames Township and Athens County known as Henderson Easter and Savers schools. All bids must be in the clerk's hands by 12 o clock noon March 1. The board reserves the right to reject any bid.
The Rev. A E H Krussell delivered a sermon titled Ways of Putting God's Kingdom First outlining three steps prayer deeds and tithing to restore conscience and trust in God. A solo Wear Not O Israel by Joe Dundo accompanied the service with Young People and Junior High School members present under Principal Q O L Wood.
The Keys-Elliott Public Buildings Bill carrying 230 million dollars for federal buildings passed the Senate after one minute of consideration. It moves to conference with the House with half the funds for outside the District and half for Washington. Not more than 50 million dollars per year may be spent on each class of projects.
PLANNSY MAY COMPETE CLEVELAND. Pennsylvania Railroad announces purchase of Lakeside and Marine Hospital sites in Cleveland. The move may foreshadow a huge new terminal competing with the Van Sweringens' $100,000,000 Cleveland Union Terminal.
The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio offers for sale at auction on Saturday in a room at the courthouse real estate in Home and Canaan Townships Athens County. The first tract includes a village lot in New England Ohio valued at 1940s figures with set payments. the second tract covers 148 acres in Center County road area with described bounds. the third tract amounts to 50 acres at the south end of a parcel in Canaan Township. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years with interest, secured by mortgage. Administrator grant and sale details listed.
The Nelsonville Theme and Savings Association of Nelsonville Ohio filed a cross petition in Athens County Court of Common Pleas against Lona Harris Robert A Harris and Anna Starris Kasier defendants. It seeks judgment for $7,000 with 7 percent interest from January 1 1950 plus foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 150 in Bonkley Addition to Glouster Ohio and requires answer by May 15 1950. Keenan is attorney for the mortgage holder.
Verne E. Treat, a Western Air Transport air mail pilot on the New York to Washington to Richmond route, abandoned his wrecked plane in fog with empty gas tanks and landed in a field near Keetsville. The crash occurred as he used a parachute to escape.
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