Local County News Highlights and Fair Plans
Mrs Robert Wood and family anticipate a daughter named Samaria Pal mer Wood. Himer Angell bought a Kentucky saddle horse that won last fall as a single driver. Fred Lee Tom led the song service at the County Sunday School Convention at First Presbyterian Church. Dr H R Wilson spoke on Bible study from a literary view. Supt B O Skinner discussed the County Competitive School Exhibit. Plans for Athens County fair exhibit work were outlined. Dr W F Copeland spoke on Agriculture. Cold weather was needed to stem the rising Hocking River after recent rains across Southern Ohio. W A Casley East Bridge noted the river gauge at 12 feet 6 inches. Mrs D H Moore visited Ports keepsie and her daughter Miss Derre Moore at Vassar.
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Himer Angell
D. H. Moore
Fred Lee Tom
First Presbyterian Church
H. R. Wilson
Supt
B. O. Skinner
Athens County
W. F. Copeland
Hocking
Ohio
W. A. Casley
East Bridge
U. S
Athens Messenger masthead and subscription rates
The Athens Messenger details publisher information Gordon M. Bush Charlies H. Harris and association memberships. It lists circulation and advertising affiliations and subscription rates by carrier and mail with Ohio pricing for one year six months ten weeks and four weeks.
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Athens Aunrene & Herald Printing CO
Gordon M. Bush
Mer
Charlies H. Harris
Ohio
Henry Zenner remembered for loyal service to Athens
Obituary honors Henry Zenner of Athens County for a lifetime of civic leadership and quiet public service. The text notes his deep local loyalty, business success, broad community involvement, and readiness to help, ending with a reflection on character over victories.
Two Cents a Mile and the Allure of Unpaved Roads
A reader notes that two cents a mile extra to travel on dirt or gravel roads contrasts with smoother paved highways. The piece argues that nature lovers may accept higher costs for the scenery, urging more resurfacing while citing 2.3 million miles of unimproved roads out of 3 million nationwide.
Ohio Motor Vehicle Tax Comparison Across States
The article compares motor vehicle taxes in Ohio with other states. It cites Ohio tag costs under $4 on average versus Florida at $18, notes differing gasoline taxes, and lists Vermont tag ranges from $16 for small cars to $43 for large ones, highlighting tax burdens.
New York Treasured Junk Sparks Domestic Comedy
In New York on November 27 a playful domestic scene unfolds as a wife digs through treasured junk and reveals keepsakes from the past. Her husband resists the clutter while the couple debates economizing, sewing plans, and the emotional pull of memories.
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New York
United States and France Flags On Ships Compared
The Athens Messenger informs readers that the U S flag is used on men of war and merchant ships, while France uses only the tricolor. It also explains the cross-shaped fairy stones, known as saurolite, a hydrated iron aluminum silicate found in nature with cruciform twinning and brown to black color.
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United States
France
C. A
Truth and Poetry of Predators in Motion Pictures
A narrator expresses fascination with watching dangerous animals on screen. The speaker covets the thrill of a writhing python, a roaring tiger, and ravenous bears, but only within motion pictures, not in real life, lamenting real adventures in wild, perilous locations.
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Toledo
Mr Leon Carman Reaches Santa Monica After Pacific Crossing
Mr Leon Carman son in law of Thomas Macauley Allaire New Jersey arrived today with two companions in a sedan covering 3557 miles in six days via El Paso Tucson and Yuma On reaching Santa Monica he saw the Pacific Ocean for the first time and commented on the sight The piece notes Japan used airplanes in a brief engagement and asserts air power as the key weapon in modern war.
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Leon Carman
Thomas Macauley
Allaire
New Jersey
el Paso
Tucson
Yuma
Pacific Ocean
Santa Monica
Words for the Pacific and the indescribable
The excerpt notes two American words describe the Pacific as well as any words could and cites Goethe on the indescribable. It reflects a literary reflection on language and vast ocean imagery.
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Pacific
Describing Nations and politics through Carman’s lens
The quote applies Leon Carman’s brief descriptions to varied items: our present condition as some depression, the League of Nations as a peace maker as some joke, the Japanese nation as a war maker as some efficiency, and today’s American politics as some muddle.
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Leon Carman
League of Nations
Two Mexican Students Shot Dead by Oklahoma Deputies
Two Mexican students, cousins of a Mexican president, were killed in their car in Oklahoma after deputies stopped them. A third Mexican in the vehicle survived uninjured. The incident, described as favoritism by authorities, remained unexplained.
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Mexico
Oklahoma
Jury Acquits Two Officials Over Killing of Mexican Youths
Mexico vows civil damages suit against the government, seeking the highest possible award. The piece argues the US system should render real justice or at least ensure substantial payment for the killings.
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Mexico
War news from Japan intrigues readers in China
Reports from wartime Asia indicate ongoing Japanese campaigns and Chinese measures of preparedness. A dramatic figure notes about twelve thousand Chinese bandits who had harmed the countryside were disposed of, reflecting harsh wartime actions and the evolving security situation.
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Japan
Ohio Driver Tax Changes Increase Local Burden
The piece compares Ohio license tag costs to other states noting Ohio ends personal property tax on motor vehicles while many states impose it. It highlights Ohio receiving higher local returns, a 25 percent quarterly tag price cut, and statewide shortfalls versus national averages. It calls attention to thousands of car owners suddenly taxed and counties gaining new revenue.
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Ohio
Athens Messenger Candy Recipes Booklet Promises 144 Varieties
The Athens Messenger offers a Washington Information Bureau booklet with 144 candy varieties that can be made at home without special appliances. Recipes range from simple to more elaborate, and the booklet is available for six cents postage and handling with a coupon.
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Washington Information Bureau
Athens Messenger
Thought for Today Curses Anger and Wrath in Jacob and Israel
A devotional line cites Genesis 49 7 warning against fierce anger and cruel wrath as it declares division of Jacob and scattering of Israel in a reflective biblical verse style.
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Jacob
Israel
Can Dy Recipes booklet request via six cents coin
Information Bureau notice from Frederic J. Haskin requests a copy of the CAN DY RECIPES booklet, enclosing six cents in coin or stamps, coin preferred. Sender includes name street and state for mailing.
Egypt Trip Call to See Pyramids and Sphinx
The speaker urges travel to Egypt to view the pyramids and the Sphinx, claiming the sight offers a revelation unseen for 3600 years since sands began to cover the statue’s base.
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Egypt
United States
Wonder of Sphinx Faces Ethiopian Heritage
The article notes that Americans of African descent are drawn to the Sphinx with its Ethiopian features. It highlights a powerful ancient Egyptian king described as a Negro and questions why the world’s largest statue bears a Negro face as it remains fully uncovered.
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Egypt
Agitation Over Bandits in China and Japanese Policy
The piece argues about bandit violence against missionaries in China and calls for order from Japan. It notes killings including women and cites the unrest between Southern and Northern China as a reason some would accept external authority, while lamenting the victims.
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China
America
Japan
Sea Scouting Adopted in Marietta City Troops
The District Scout Board approved a Sea Scouting program at First Baptist Church. A patrol will form in each troop once eight boys over First Class and 15 years old join. An assistant Scoutmaster and Sea Scout commissioner will oversee training in seamanship and flood response.
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Marietta
District Scout Board
First Baptist Church
Turkey Supper Planned at Alexander Presbyterian Church
The Woman's Auxiliary will serve a turkey supper next Friday at 5 30 PM at Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens Albany Road. Proceeds benefit the church.
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Alexander Presbyterian Church
Athens-Albany Road
Woman’s Auxiliary
Immunization for School Children Urged by Health Officials
Former New York Health Commissioner Dr. R. S. Copeland calls for compulsory smallpox vaccination and immunization against diphtheria and scarlet fever for school entrants. He notes three hundred thousand annual U S disease cases, many in children, and stresses Schick and Dick tests to assess susceptibility. Health of the child is essential to attend school without disruption.
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R. S. Copeland
M. D
U. S
New York
New York City
Washington
United States
Board of Health
o/ cia
Fam
Willie Smith
Joan
John
Willie
Five Gypsy Bands Involved in Camp Fight Near Nelsonville
A free for all among five bands of gypsies in a camp west of Nelsonville led to many appearing in police court. Three of the accused were gypsy girls who earned their living telling fortunes.
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Nelsonville
Wood finishing tip for porous woods
Porous woods like oak and ash take a smoother, more durable finish when a good paste filler is rubbed in before applying varnish wax or shellac. The filler fills pores and reduces grain raise for a better surface.
Elks Lodge Minstrel Show Raises Funds for Charity
An Elks Lodge minstrel show raised funds for charity after three Opera Hour performances. Proceeds supported local community needs as audiences enjoyed the event.
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Elks Lodge
Carnegie gift to Cincinnati University Medical School
The School of Medicine at Cincinnati University received a $200,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation. The gift is contingent on the university raising an additional $200,000 toward a $2,000,000 endowment fund, completing the goal.
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School of Medicine
Cincinnati University
Carnegie Foundation
Miners Seek Road Aid as Ohio Valleys Lose Work
A delegation from Nelsonville and Buchtel urged the governor to fund road work for miners after mine operations in the Ohio valleys dwindled to infrequent days. They reported most mines in the region were shut or only sporadically active, highlighting non employment concerns.
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Ohio
Hisyvania
Nelsonville
Buchte
Capitol Jobs Under Threat As 1932 Elections Loom
Washington report notes a broad anxiety among lawmakers about re election prospects as the 1932 cycle approaches. Senators McGill Glass and others face uncertain futures with wet dry battles and party shifts shaping potential losses and campaign dynamics nationwide.
Handling a Child’s Honesty After a Theft
A parent learns to respond to a child's theft with calm, non confrontational dialogue. Question the motives, avoid immediate punishment, and guide the talk toward truth, ownership, and restitution while preserving the child's honesty for future openness.
Curiosity Sparks Thanksgiving Romance in Ohio Courtship
In Cincinnati on Thanksgiving Day Carl L. Nichols 24 married Miss Marjorie Harman 21 of Cedar Rapids Iowa after a five year romance sparked by a play titled Land of the Honeymoon. Nichols an amateur actor kept his contact note in a rented costume saying Please Write.
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Cincinnati
U.R
Carl L. Nichols
Marjorie Harman
Cedar Rapids
Nichols
Washington Wash By Strickland Gillilan
Washington humor column mocks Infante Alphonse of Orleans planning a fortune coup in America. The piece jokes about his nerve and ignorance and suggests he apply for a Washington taxi license as a lighthearted jab at current war talk and travel ambitions.
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Paris
Infante
Alphonse
Orleans
Spain
America
New York
Germany
England
France
Italy
Washington
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