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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1934

Page

4

Obituary Card of Thanks Mentioned in Athens Messenger

Obituary card of thanks appears in the Athens Messenger published by The Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co. Publisher Gordon K Bush and editor Charles B Harris oversee circulation with standard rates for subscriptions by carrier or mail. The notice is filed as a second class matter at the Athens Post Office under the 1918 act.

Frederick W Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Gordon K Bush Mgr Charlies B Harris Athens Mali Ohio

Poorly Lighted Athens Deserves Better Street Illumination

An Athens city lighting critique notes inadequate illumination across streets during leaf season, with shade trees blocking lights. It suggests surveys to gauge affordable improvements, including staggered curb lights, relocating standards, trimming trees, and optimizing existing fixtures for safer sidewalks.

Athens Middle West

Laughing Off The Bill Of American Sportfishing Costs

Last year American sportfishing drew about 115 million dollars in spending with roughly 10 million participants. About five million paid licenses generating around seven million dollars, while states with conservation leadership invest in stock and public fishing access. Out of staters pay higher political costs in their own regions.

Give Children a Chance to Grow Healthy and Strong

The piece urges support for child welfare and health initiatives, noting past discoveries about vision, hearing, nutrition, and regular care improving school work and long term well being. It highlights Josephine Roche’s appointment as assistant secretary of the treasury as timely amid debates on social insurance and labor policy.

PenCration Josephine Roche Treasury Roosevelt Miss Roche National Labor Relations Board Colorado Francis Biddle Philadelphia Labor Post Biddle

Milk research boosts farmer profits with new milk uses

Scientific study expands milk markets beyond traditional forms. Over 75 years more than 100 new uses emerged, led by processors and distributors. Powdered milk, evaporated and condensed products opened vast markets, with recent innovations like insoluble fish food aiding aquaculture.

Ucts United States

Ickes Lost Order Sparks Post Election Debate

Washington November 19 The post election humor centers on Mr Ickes lost order No 110 issued October 19. The missing directive could trigger clashes with political adversaries inside the New Deal and revive comparisons to the Antietam misstep.

Paul Mallon Washington Mr. Ickes Robert E. Lee Antietam Ickes New Deal

Stand on Record for Advancement Says General Ickes

In a pre election order General Ickes chides PWA staff for using political pressure to gain promotions or pay rises. He warns that such requests will be ignored and that workers should rely on performance. He implies Farley Hurja opposed interference with Democratic efforts at the polls.

Ickes PWA Farley Hurja New Deal Army

Fate and speed of government order 110 in postwar PWA events

The article reviews how order No. 110 allegedly surfaced after voting and delivery delays. Different explanations point to Mr. Ickes lieutenants, ordinary PWA operations, or mail speed in General Farley’s department. The order reached the District Project Audit Office November 13, a week after the danger period and nearly a month after issuance.

Mr. Ickes PWA Ickes Farley

Richberg emerges as unofficial speechmaker for the President

The White House leans on Donald Richberg for speeches the President cannot attend. Yarns claim the AAA routed funds to towns on campaign days, with Senator Borah noting sudden money in Idaho before a speech. Ambassadors, including Jefferson Caffery to Cuba, now travel with Cuban detective escorts amid security concerns over terrorist aims.

Donald Richberg White House AAA Senator Borah Idaho Cuba Jefferson Caffery

German police dog linked to sheep and chicken killings near Clarks Chapel

A police dog in Germany, believed responsible for a spate of livestock killings near Clarks Chapel, prompted plans for a Fall Festival by the East Side P T A with tables led by several members. A 14 year old Rutland boy was shot in the knee in a hunting accident, and Mrs Florence King Harding lay seriously ill in Marion. Friends say President Coolidge likely to seek reelection in 1926.

Clarks Chapel East Side A. B. Roe C. M. Gill Frank Cone Harry Foster J. A. Jones Fred Wheaton Elmer Hysell Walter Hysell Rutland Florence Kiing Harding Warren G. Harding Marion

Thanksgiving Turkey Delivery Ad From 20 Years Ago

A historical want ad recalls a Thanksgiving service offering dressed turkeys delivered to homes. The advertisement credits Herb Dowler and notes delivery to R. D. 3, reflecting a rural addressing style of the period.

Herb Dowler R. D

Ohio cattle herd culled to halt hoof and mouth spread

A 410000 head cattle slaughter occurred at St Marys under Ohio University extension director Professor Cc L Martzoiff. Fifty nine extension centers operated across 19 counties in Southern Ohio. A new company formed earlier this year, Knights of Pythias drill at the armory in the Lawrence Building with two platoons led by Lt J L Robbins and 2nd Lt Carl Neff. Music provided by W D Cornel, Ray and Harry Graham for the Knights of Columbus Rube Danes.

St. Mary’s Ohio University Cc. L. Martzoiff Ohio Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias Lawrence J. L. Robbins Carl Neff Charles Demplet, Sr W. D. Corneil Ray and Harry Graham Knights of Columbus Rube Danes

Reviews of New Books: Mason and Ellery Queen

The Perry Mason mystery by Erle Stanley Gardner receives praise for brisk, edge-of-ethics tactics and solid action. Rex Stout’s Fer-de-Lance is found fair but hindered by a reclusive sleuth, while Ellery Queen’s latest collection of short detective stories pleases fans of the series.

Erle Stanley Gardner Morrow Perry Mason Gardner Rex Stout Farrar and Rinehart

Health Hints On Occupational Cramp Types From Dr Fishbein

Dr Morris Fishbein discusses writer's telegrapher's and twister's cramp linked to nervous tension and overwork. Symptoms include hand spasms and numb fingers with treatment centered on changing occupation or tool use. Vibration cold and tool design contribute, with relief through removal from stressful work and adapting to new tasks.

Post Office Great Britain

Adoption and telling children their birth status

Olive Roberts Barton discusses how to handle telling an adopted child about their status. She cautions against outsiders deciding and suggests delaying disclosure until the child is older or until a strong positive moment shifts focus. She affirms adoption as a noble act and emphasizes personalized family decisions.

Olive Roberts Barton

History of This District and the Northwest Territory

Early explorers and missionaries found the Northwest Territory under the Six Nations. Ohio tribes included the Delawares, Shawnees, Wyandots, Mingos, and Ottawas with Delawares in the Tuscarawas valley and others in the Scioto and Sandusky regions. France and England vied for control after La Salle and Marquette explorations.

Northwest Territory Six Nations Ohio Muskingum Valley Tuscarawas Scioto Valley Sandusky River Ohio River Tuscarawas District United States James Fennimore Cooper France North American la Salle Marquette Central West New France Louisiana Northwest Atlantic Paris Great Britain

Cartoon explanation of Dragut skulls on Djerba Tower

Yesterday's cartoon discusses Dragut's 16th century siege of Djerba, where 10 000 skulls were used to build a Tower of Skulls 120 feet around and 30 feet high, and notes the island's current French rule. It also mentions Marie of Yugoslavia and royal connections. Tomorrow: Six Dose Across the Atlantic.

Djerba France Dragut Duke of Alva Peter II Peter I Yugoslavy George Michael William VI George V Nikita of Negro Eiwad Carol I Roumania Erick Germany Atlantic

Murder chase in a taxi as Griff shoots at a gray Cadillac

In a tense pursuit through city streets Griff and Bleeker trail a gray Cadillac wanted for Shillingby's murder. A woman witness Stella Mockley nears danger as Griff fires three shots from a concealed pistol to halt the fleeing car.

Cathay Lampson Morden Griff Bleeker Stella Mockley Cincinnati Red Sampson Shillingby The Blade Cadillac Steve Mockley Matic Mockley Griff Stella Mockiey Charles

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