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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1929

Page

4

Tragic Cleveland Clinic fire prompts memorials and reflection

A mournful editorial recalls the Cleveland Clinic disaster and Dr. George W. Crile's legacy. It honors the hospital’s rise, the heroism of staff, and the goal of a new memorial hospital, while musing on travel, idols, and the human limits of prediction.

Cleveland Cleveland Clinic George W. Crile Doctor Crile United States Collingwood Crile

Youth Runaways and River Dangers Highlight Spring Urges

A provincial reflection notes youths like Johnny and Mary seeking new places as spring stirs a urge to move. It contrasts runners with the Ohio University student and warns that neglecting water safety causes yearly drownings in the Hocking River, urging readers to follow a Red Cross drowning-prevention booklet.

Johnny Mary Ohio University Hocking Messenger Armenean Red Cross United States

Athens County resident Mary Bartlett heads national White Shrine

Mrs. Mary Bartlett of Nelsonville rises to chief executive of the White Shrine, a national organization of about 150,900 members. The Athens County figure will tour the country, showcasing Ohio and the Hocking Valley. The piece lauds her beauty and brains and notes her role with the Messenger.

Athens County Nelsonville Hocking Valley Bartlett Messenger H. Bartlett United States Ohio Athens

Raskob Leads Democratic Effort Amid Campaign Rebuild

Washington dispatch notes construction at Democratic HQ suggests expansion for future use. It praises John J. Raskob for stabilizing party finances, unifying southern leaders, and shifting national headquarters to Washington while pledging funds for next elections.

John J. Raskol Little Raskol Little Raskob Raskeb Congress National New York Washington

Broadway Gossip and Elopement Tales of Ina Claire

In a May note from New York, Ina Claire’s secret elopement to John Gilbert is recounted with humor about Broadway reaction. The piece also notes Claire’s famous screening of manuscripts before approving roles and her reputation as a cautious, discerning actress.

Gilbert Swan New York Broadway Ina Claire Hollywood John Ilbert Miss Juire Manhattan Big Street Claire Miss Claire O. K

Future of American aviation and small airships debated

The piece foresees the United States as a leading airplane producer amid rapid innovation. It discusses tiny, safe aerial runabouts versus large combat machines and notes Henry Ford’s role and a shift toward small pilots and versatile design amid wartime strains.

Ehether Deeds

Small bombs and Asia’s changing outlook amid war talk

Fragmentary passage compares tiny bombs to massive imperial ordnance and notes China’s early losses and Asiatic fatalism as Asia and the Pacific shrink in scope amid global conflict.

China Asia Pacific

Cat Heart Lab Experiment Sparks Vivisection Debate

A Nova Scotia experiment at Bals House University replaces a cat's heart with a rubber, electrically driven device after drug trials damage the organ. The note argues anti vivisectionists may resist but suggests the cat suffered no pain and could inform future research, while comparing to trapped animals enduring fear without anesthesia.

Peeter Gibbs Balshousie University Nova Scotia

Doctor Gibbs Warns on Drugs and Gambling Harms

Article warns that drugs and gambling ruin ambition and character. It asserts drugs ruin moral health and physical well being, calling them two curses afflicting men. emphasizes the dangers of narcotics and vice.

Gibbs

A Daily Study in Correct English Digress Lesson

Vocabulary primer notes common usage mispronunciations and misspellings. It lists words like else clothes ought and synonyms consent comply accord accede acquiesce and assent. The daily focus is to master one word and grow vocabulary with a digress definition and example sentence.

Kiothz

Poppy Day and historical quiz Q and A recap

The text covers Poppy Day's memorial flower role for Memorial Day and a brief Q and A on topics from the Kwingsford Elm measurements to capitol of China. It notes an Elm claims, the Nanking capital, beer alcohol content in re prohibition era, holes in Swiss cheese, fifty cent coins, and the Lewis and Clark expedition strength.

American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary China Nanking Soni Switzerland Helm United States

Athens High seniors star in Senior Day program

Athens High School seniors Lester Fulwider Margaret Davis MIdDe Lanech Clara Hayes Audrie Rice Guy Sennett Marie Davidson Kuigar Lean join a Shakespearean comedy lineup staged by Ye Jolly Jester of Ohio University near Thursday night. Rural Carrier Al Bicane sells War Savings stamps, aiming for a trip to Mackinaw Island. Phi Hocking River rose two feet earlier this morning after a long high spell.

Athens High School Dav Lester Fulwider Margaret Davis Miude Lanech Clara Hayes Audrie Rice Guy Sennett Marie Davidson Kuigar Lean Ohio University al Bicane Markinaw Island

Brash Runabout to Be Given as First Prize

The Messenger announces a popularity contest with a unique prize a runabout boat described as the only one of its kind ever manufactured. The winner will receive this distinct craft as the top award in a citywide promotion.

Miss Bess Briggs Presents Graduation Recital

Miss Bess Irene Briggs gave her graduation recital last night as the final musical event of the season.

Cross word puzzle list of clues and garbled answers

A fragmented newspaper crossword puzzle page with scattered clues and partial answers including references to optics, deserts, fur, plants, animal terms, and various general terms. text is garbled and interspersed with stray letters and numbers, no coherent solution provided.

Last Meeting of Kindergarten Mothers’ Association Planned

The final meeting for this year of the Kindergarten Mothers’ Association of Ohio University will be held in the Auditorium of Ellis Hall tomorrow afternoon.

Kindergarten Mothers’ Association of Ohio University

Second Term At Nicht School Closes Thursday

The second term of the nicht school ends Thursday after a season with more than 75 students enrolled in various courses offered during winter terms at the facility.

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