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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
3
The Athens Messenger era notes publisher W Bush 1606 to 1923 with editions including morning and afternoon runs and a Serald Printing Co. imprint. It lists circulation across 14 surrounding communities and mentions postal classifications, subscription rates, and local office addresses.
The article urges Athens to approve a bond for a modern garbage incinerator and finance via minimal taxpayer pennies. It argues the current dump is a health menace and that public support is essential for Council to act, noting incineration could be achieved in 1939 if taxpayers attend meetings and back the plan.
A dinner celebration praised Doctor Bryan for steering Ohio University and urged his long tenure as president. Supporters highlighted his character, faculty recruitment, and community trust, noting Athens reveres his leadership and believes the deed returns to the door.
The Columbus fire reveals the nation’s aging over crowded penitentiaries with underpaid guards and inadequate facilities. Officials urge multi state investment to replace outdated systems to prevent another catastrophe. The piece links past disasters to prison safety and urges swift reform to avert future tragedies.
A May New York tribute honors Dr Arthur Woodford celebrating fifty years of choral leadership with American composers featured by prominent musicians. The event recalls Woodford’s early career with the Engliswood Cherst Club and his impact on harmony circles.
Report notes Hayes ill in bed and trusting police to stop extortion. The criminals pose as officers and shoot Hayes. police return fire killing two attackers. Chicago police are described as effective, with deadly force highlighted. A medical note extols vitamins from fruits and canned produce and cites researchers claiming cancer cures in tanks with low pressure.
In the southern states from southern New Jersey to Texas and up to the Ohio and Missouri rivers two crops of potatoes can be grown seasonally. In California the dormancy treatments allow a double harvest annually.
Dr. Frank McCoy outlines greens preparation from soaking to serving with butter and salt. Recipes include beet tops, greens and potato cakes, baked green loaf, and greens with cheese en casserole. The column also notes Jean Mermoz’s Atlantic flight and praises French aviation prowess while sympathizing with Mexican aviators.
A column offers medical answers. It states a drop of water cannot cause death by choking, a small fish bone can wedged crosswise. Cream does not harm kidneys. Ice cream can trigger facial redness from sensitivity and possible acidosis, with dietary suggestions. Darwin's ear described as a small eminence with no special meaning.
May 15 report on Old Joe Grundy a 67 year old Republican Senate hopeful facing strong opposition from organized labor in Pennsylvania. His campaign relies on energy and money with strong backing from the Mellons and Pennsylvania manufacturers.
A report from Sholapur and Peshawar says British troops quell the Gandhi movement while native soldiers suffer wounds. The piece notes deep Hindu Muslim hostility, few Britons on the ground, and Indians in the army fighting for Britain. It also mentions MacAulay of Sun Life predicting a stock rebound by 1931 or 1932.
A compact summary of daily English usage tips. It covers misused phrases like distance of, pronunciation notes for crucial, and common spellings. Includes a focused word of the day with examples showing preoccupied meaning.
Crowds gathered despite cold as Chillicothe dominated the second annual inter scholastic field and track meet of Ohio high schools held at Ohio University Under the auspices of the state event. A separate third annual stunt carnival at Ohio University benefited the university Y M C A with a lively program. Work began on finishing the Lawrence Building’s third floor leased by Knights of Pythias. Miss Charlotte Ullom sailed from Trinidad after visiting her sister Mrs. Robert Bishop.
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