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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1929

Page

4

Happenings About the Capital by Rodney Dutcher

Washington opinion notes the Democratic Senate split on party lines and the difficulty of aligning Democrats to support central policies. The piece jokes that party publicity is hampered by factionalism and fear of alienating groups, with examples of Senators clashing over Catholic influence and liquor, and debates on tariffs and U.S. policy.

Rodney Dutcher Washington New York Senate Congress National Committee Tom Heflin Alabama Dave Walsh Massachusetts America Wagner Copelant Caraway Arkansas Barkley Kentucky Blease South Carolina Wheeler Montana Nicaragua Swanson Virginia Overman North Carolina Robinson New York State Simmons North Carolna South West

Educational Opportunity in Rural and Town Schools

A column contrasts rural and town schools amid state aided educational equity. It notes similar training for teachers, a move from one room schools to consolidated buildings, and faster road improvements enabling larger schools. The piece also warns about driver stress from modern traffic and its safety implications.

Ohio Hill Ohio Athens

Why Permit Jumping Nerves On The Highway

A dated plea contrasts driver qualifications for automobiles and locomotives, warning against picking up hitchhikers. It cites robberies, assaults, and potential lawsuits as dangers on lonely Ohio roads, urging motorists to avoid lifts and stressing legal liability for passenger injuries or losses.

Broadway Hangers On Dreamers Drift Through Shubert Alley

In New York City the article surveys a loose cohort of aspiring performers who crowd the Broadway edge, linger near Shubert Alley, peddle trinkets, and chase impossible breaks. Many arrive from small towns with dreams of stardom, but habit and disappointment keep them wandering the night crowds beneath glittering lights.

Gilbert Swan Messenger New York Akers Army Broadway Shubert Shubert Theater

Boeing plans regu lar flights with eighteen passenger planes

Continued from page one details United Aircraft Boeing branch near regaining cross ocean service with eighteen passenger planes. AURORA caddy-master Lyons jailed after a shooting left Bosworth in hospital with a stomach wound. Nearby, a hotel guest nearly jumped from Fifth Avenue window, robbed and drugged. A national survey kills a wild German Shepherd in South Dakota Park. NY cop ends chase with a big black dog leading a mongrel gang.

Boeing United Aircraft Ocean South Dakota State Park Game Preserve National Biological ‘Survey

Breathing and nutrition advice from Dr. Frank McCoy

The article reproduces Dr. Frank McCoy’s health guidance on oxygen and deep breathing, and answers readers about anemia and calcium. It covers diaphragmatic control, classroom exercises, and the link between breathing, vitality, and metabolism.

Frank McCoy

Gunman Killings Rise Amid Regulated Crime Debate

The text notes a surge in gunman killings as a method to settle disputes and eliminate rivals, quoting Enrico Arquini fearing pursuit and predicting more attacks minutes before a later assassination in his car. It contrasts with EsquimaXn hunting income and anti prosperity attitudes affecting native Alaska communities.

Enrico Arquini Denny Tortorici Arguini

Daily Vocabulary Lesson Valid Word Usage

A compact note from a daily study column teaching correct English usage and pronunciation. It defines valid as founded on truth or fact and offers guidance on phrasing and word mastery for expanding vocabulary.

Question and Answer on Politics and Chemistry From Washington Q&A

A collection of Q and A exchanges covers topics from a vacant U.S. House seat to whooping cough and a Pennsylvania securities case. It includes guidance on Post Office fraud orders, lawn fertilization with ammonium sulfate and cottonseed meal, and notes on iron origins and Pan American Union members.

Washington, D. C Ihose Pennsylvania Post Office Department

Across and Down Clue List From Puzzle Day

A jumble of crossword clues including definitions for odors faces guards and belts. Entries reference minerals strings earrings lace mesh and various parts of speech as well as animal terms and body parts. The page ends with an answer to yesterday's puzzle.

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Local purchases and events from a 20 year old issue

F. L. Poston bought an Overland roadster and L. D. Poston acquired a Buick runabout from R. C. Fulton. A. Wolfe bought a Preston Jackson runabout and Dr. W. F. Mercer bought Poston’s Cadillac touring car. Decoration Day committee named grand marshal C. O. Moore. meeting at Red Men’s hall. PD. A. Bardin left for Columbus for the Jefferson Club meeting. Seventy passed Boxwell exams and will receive diplomas. Ohio University senior class enjoyed a party hosted by Dean and Mrs. Chubb with a game of progressive dominoes.

F. L. Poston R. C. Fulton L. D. Poston Mr. Fulton A. Wolfe Preston Jackson Dr. W. F. Mercer Poston Red Men's Hall Frank Bellows G. H. Bobo G. L Putnam Harry Carmer B. L. Horn William Jourden C. O. Moore Ohio University Edwin W. Chubb South Court Street

City bowling team defeats Magis City in tight 768 to 762 match

The city bowling team beat the Magis City pin men 768 to 762 in Glouster on Wednesday night. Athens prepares to face Logan for the Southeastern Ohio championship.

Glouster Magis City Athens Logan

Widespread European Witch Trials Sparked by Reformation

Across Europe from 1484 to 1782 executions of witches were common. About 300,000 women and children died on the charge of witchcraft, a fear tied to the era’s reformist upheavals.

Europe

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