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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
4
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Writers critique youth’s political disengagement while noting that older voices dampen enthusiasm. The piece compares European student movements to American apathy, arguing for a blended leadership from youth and maturity to boost participation and representation in government.
The piece contrasts English and American views of democracy and happiness. It praises cab drivers and bartenders as essential, notes their humble ambitions, and argues that a sane democracy rests on useful work and mutual respect rather than political fame.
Reported mass fish kill along the Hocking River spans miles from Athens to Guysville. Dead fish of several species litter a sandbar below Athens with stench prompting calls for action by officials and sportsmen.
A proposal for uniform divorce laws across states was revived at the Methodist Episcopal General Conference. The piece questions feasibility given wide state differences and ponders whether to adopt New York or Ohio style grounds, or Arkansas provisions, highlighting practical obstacles to universal standardization.
Notes from a convenient cuff explore New York quirks from license costs to memory of Delmonico’s cafe with a glimpse of casino-era showbiz and Broadway legends. The piece layers jokes about Garbo Barrymore and Kahn Williams with reflections on Fatty Arbuckle and a San Francisco courtroom scene.
Reading Pennsylvania hosts a white birch planted May 13, 1923, by Susan L. Parkes at Lake Antietam, dedicated to motherhood. The American Forestry Association designated the white birch as the memorial tree for mothers. the initial tree now represents mothers of the world.
The speaker admires Alpine storms jungles and wild beasts then prefers a noisy fight on a screen. Adventure tingles the blood as danger and banditry appear in nightly new s reels, yet restraint remains in viewing a different form of violence.
A devotional verse urges faith in divine shaping by God as potter. It cites Isaiah 64 4 praising God as the creator and sovereign designer of all who trust in his handiwork.
The state executive committee of the United Mine Workers of America forbids miners from coal digging for any purpose during a strike, though some have mined coal for public utilities. Knights of Columbus benefit for the Red Cross features popular baritone E. E. Rosser with his sister Margaret Rosser. Council urged to support City Playgrounds maintenance as school board buys ground portions. Kis wanis Club charter earned by Pomeroy and Middleport amid joint effort.
Horace Palmer wins three points and takes second place at the Ohio high schools meet in Columbus. Athens May Music Festival earns all points at Auditorium on Wednesday May 22. Those arriving late miss part of the performance. Train carrying Colonel Roosevelt to Athens derailed twice near Hamden and the engine was changed. Engine number 1323. Sunday games planned at Mill Street Park. Attorney General says referendum vote must decide the matter. Sunday baseball forbidden in Athens.
William Wayman, famed Erie Railroad System assistant superintendent, paid a visit to his uncles D. D. Fuller and Carl Fuller in Chicago.
A mother storyteller and observer discuss Julie and her imaginary guest Mrs Nettafin a grown up dream companion who aids the girl's social withdrawal. The narrator cautions against overemphasis on the dream world and suggests keeping Julie engaged with real activities to balance imagination and real interactions.
The piece discusses the Pasig River flowing both ways after rain, linking Lagoon Bay and Manila Bay. It also describes a pineapple leaf pina cloth dress worn by a young Filipino during a Pacific expedition and hints at a future feature on Japan's emotional safety valve.
The Messenger publishes public letters only when the writer is known. Editor notes state opinions in this column reflect contributors views and not necessarily The Messenger.
An Athens Citizen laments declining railroad employment and patronage. The letter warns that reduced train services and fewer telegraph operators threaten local taxes and prosperity, urging businesses and residents to favor rail transport and travel by train over cars.
The Athens Messenger promotes a booklet on the George Washington Bicentennial. The guide includes a full Washington biography, anecdotes, Farewell Address insights, and tributes. It also outlines motor trips around the Washington area. Send ten cents with the coupon to order.
Information Bureau notice enclosing ten cents with stamps for a copy of the booklet on the George Washington Bicentennial. Includes request for name street city state.
A citizen defends Millfield bootleggers in a forum letter dated May 18 1932 arguing they are mild well dressed professionals supplying quality liquor to locals. The author contends most avoid violence avoid poison and seek to serve customers while drawbacks are limited to a few who may sell adulterated liquor.
The article reports encyclicals summarized in multiple languages urging global prayer with June set for sacred heart devotion. It notes anti religious actions in Russia Spain and Mexico and cites Michoacan governor restricting priests to thirty three in vast territory preventing bishops from officiating. It also mentions Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz Flores, a Michoacan native, barred from active service and unable to oversee his own state.
The reading advises those in employment to seek advancement while warning against fraud and treachery from subtle sources. It notes possible gains from property and that a birthday person may see yearlong advancement or honors. A child born then is described as industrious and steady, with high ideals.
Mr. Mills and Eugene Meyer Jr of the Federal Reserve argue against unlimited money expansion to restore 1926 purchasing power. They contend prices cannot be restored to 1926 levels and excessive money could cheapen the dollar without boosting product value. The public growing wary of financial opinion.
An individual involved with the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case admits the tale of a mysterious boat at sea and people aboard was a hoax. He says the story was invented to gain attention and sympathy, noting that current law may not punish such deception.
The report notes Colonel Lindbergh paid 50 000 to an unseen intermediary in a graveyard hoax that yielded no results. The reader is urged that the incident deserves thorough investigation to uncover who benefited and how the deception was carried out.
Quote from Z. Robert Clary of The Glendale News Press arguing newspapers should devote more space to advertising themselves rather than advertising the session. He asserts advertising is a force for restoration and prosperity and criticizes current practice.
Washington May 19 Angry remarks and frayed nerves grip Congress amid election worries. Rules curb insults on the floor as Huey Long and Fiorello LaGuardia face restraints, while disputes over quoting from the Congressional Record reveal tensions between House and Senate procedures.
The mixed grill is a safe favorite for masculine diners, offering several broiled foods in one dish. A typical grill includes lamb chop or tenderloin with kidneys bacon sausage liver and assorted vegetables. Each portion is small to showcase variety and balance.
A mixed grill serves as a complete luncheon with dessert and coffee, plated on divided club dishes with raw vegetables for garnish. It is efficient for feeding many, avoiding a large variety of small vegetables, and food items separated for dainty presentation.
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