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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1934
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces its 1823 establishment and 189 cent issue details with publisher Frederick W Buxb and a weekday afternoon publication schedule excluding Saturday. It lists staff roles, associations, and postal matter classifications. Subscription rates for carrier and mail are provided for Ohio residents and various durations.
In a column from the Los Angeles Times, the writer declares Upton Sinclair’s California campaign a decisive showdown that exposed slurs against the state. He argues Californians are deeply American and warns Sinclair’s defeat preserved the union of old values with modern progress.
The writer laments loss of wildlife in Southeastern Ohio and argues for an independent conservation program free from political influence. He cites historic overhunting, blames past political meddling, and urges farmers legislators and conservationists to collaborate. He believes streams and waste lands can be restored and emphasizes time and statewide examples.
State highway department and allied agencies have built road marking safety and travel aids that are valued by motorists from other states. Courteous treatment of visitors enhances Ohio's reputation and encourages tourism, with benefits to communities and the state’s prosperity.
Washington observers note three quiet sentences in a Washington Star Radio Forum piece by Commerce Secretary Roper hinting at a new labor policy. Speculation centers on a National Labor Relations Board with teeth to preempt strikes, possibly along rail mediation lines.
A confidential report to Mr. Roosevelt from an advisory board urged codes for all industries not yet regulated, listing telephones tobacco meat packing and insurance. Ickes blunt speech to Hyde Park had been toned down. he objected to the announcer calling him Honest Harold, insisting on no such nickname.
A public notices how out-of-state license plates on cars can signal strangers in need. The piece urges Ohio residents to offer help, emphasizing road courtesy as a path to individual and communal prosperity.
The Byrd party logged only 38 miles in six days due to a raging blizzard, a setback that leaves them stationary. Rumors mention Pic cards dropping with rising steak prices while lawyers in Italy face a 13 percent fee cut under Mussolini, prompting potential lawsuits. The latest test shows the U S fleet passing the Panama Canal faster than before, signaling a “fleeter” fleet.
Ten years ago Lewis Mahaffey of Canaanville was badly burned in a carbide explosion at home. Seven Athens County youths won club work at the county fair and headed to Columbus for Club Week at Ohio State University. Names include Hazel Wilson Walton, Earl Johnson, Clarence Shaw, Charles Fagan, Donna Sanders, Mildred Bretz. Red Cross Roll Call planned. Dr Mardis returned from American Country Life Association. Mrs Wade Bean hosted the Macceanas Literary Club. Twenty years ago W H Duckler and family visited Pomeroy. Rev W E Lowther returned from the North African Mission. Musicians Frances Chandler and others performed at Ohio University Auditorium. The Buckeye Club held a dance. Mrs Thurman L Morgan hosted seven-table bridge.
Health hints cover hygiene, independence, language, truthfulness, sleep, and manners for five year olds. Emphasizes safe street behavior, sharing, obedience to teachers and police, and rest needs. Also discusses childhood nose injuries from motor vehicle accidents and emergency graft attempts.
Olive Roberts Barton discusses children's reading tastes across ages ten and up. She cautions against pressuring children to abandon familiar favorites and notes the wide variety of books available from classics to adventure and hobby series.
Bishop Earl Cranston died at 82 in New Richmond Ohio. Athens native, Ohio University graduate 1861, served in Union Army, ordained 1867. Led churches in Portsmouth and Denver, managed Methodist Book Concern, became bishop in 1904 and resident bishop of Washington. Worked to reunite Methodists and wrote on church unification.
A collection of quotes attributed to William Cardinal O'Connell Gertrude Stein and Representative Hamilton Fish Jr notes their views on peace self discovery and public sentiment. The brief remarks reflect wartime era rhetoric and citizen concerns in Boston and New York.
After informing the Kaiserreich that victory was lost, Kaiser Wilhelm II boarded a special train at Spa on November 10 1918 at 4 40 am. He left the train half an hour later for an automobile bound for Holland and crossed the Dutch border at Eysden at 8 am. He encountered a Dutch sentry and continued to escape.
Detective story unfolds as Charles Morden is found dead and Sidney Griff and Dan Bleeker pursue leads involving Frank Cathay and Mary Briggs alias Stella Mockley. Lawyer Charles Fisher reveals insurance and will issues while tracking a witness in a Riverview case. The pursuit continues at a hotel with key suspects and mixed identities.
A brief notice reviews new talent at Bool Theatre highlighting emerging performers. The piece names several actors and notes a premiere date and venue, underscoring fresh acts and local audience interest.
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