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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1924
Page
4
A compact devotional line cites Prov. 16 2 about the Lord weighing spirits and Roscommo 1 warning against a raging spirit in the breast. The brief item presents religious reflection in a period voice for a church or daily almanac page.
A district appeal urges buyers in Athens and nearby counties to choose Hocking coal to support local operators and miners during a cold snap. The piece argues clean, home market coal reduces unemployment, boosts the regional economy, and keeps earnings circulating locally. It links coal orders to economic recovery and stresses moral and financial backing from consumers.
Chicago completes a 568 foot skyscraper church integrating spiritual and lay life. President Coolidge praises the unity of church and world, while European tours report hopeful views amid lingering tensions.
An overview of the United States Navy as the nation’s first line of defense, its historical role in wars and peacetime, and the organizational framework centered in the Navy Department. It explains the command hierarchy from the Secretary of the Navy to admiral ranks, shore and fleet divisions, Marine Corps leadership, and the shift to specialized modern sailors including the high proportion of technical specialists.
The article discusses Navy recruitment practices in 1921, including training, career incentives, and insurance for career service. It notes transfer to the Fleet Naval Reserve with pay scales after 16 and 20 years, and outlines the disciplined recruiting structure across 37 districts. It then contrasts the perceived threat of aircraft and Zeppelins with the submarine's actual impact, arguing submarines rarely damaged capital ships while fleets faced mass submersion risk.
The article explains two major flaws in a able auxiliary submarine’s blindness and vulnerability to depth charges. Once submerged it cannot see to fire or steer without raising its periscope. Battle ships travel with destroyers and scouts using highly sensitive listening devices to detect subs within miles.
The piece notes Australia’s stance on managing its internal affairs without external advice. It contrasts Australia’s small population with its wealth and its position near Asia and Japan, urging the United States to emulate Australia’s independence and firmness in diplomacy.
Big oil firms clash over retail gasoline prices with Gulf Refining foreseeing thirteen cents in New England while Standard Oil cuts prices in New York and New Jersey previously dropping to eight cents a gallon. Consumers shoulder the long term cost through losses from the price wars.
Wires were crossed about Hobson car shops resuming with full force on Wednesday. Authorities say additional workers have been assigned and expect shops to be running normally soon.
Mrs. Rachel Cline Hopkins wife of the late George W. Hopkins of Scipio township died Tuesday morning at her daughter Mrs. John W. Race home near Baltimore Ohio after months of illness. She was born in Columbia township aged 89 and leaves one daughter and three sons. Funeral services were held at the Race home and burial followed in Hebbardsville beside her husband.
Hiram Johnson attacks the ballot decision barring La Follette electors in California and hints he will campaign for La Follette. Judge Kenyon, allied with Haréing, is said to join the La Follette effort, signaling a major party realignment as a new party gains momentum.
The May grand jury completed its labors after a special session. About twenty true bills were found with part of the indictments withheld pending arrests. Indicted are three highwaymen tied to last August’s Shum boy robbery. no further grand jury session needed until the January term.
The text notes a rumor that Senator Norris of Nebraska could back La Follette. It also mentions Brookhart and questions how Republicans can win Iowa if Brookhart wins Nebraska by 200,000 votes.
Denzel F Collins arrested in Detroit and taken to Bucyrus to answer embezzlement charges of 1926 from the Bucyrus Tobacco and Candy Co where he was manager. He pleaded not guilty before Mayor Schuler. Feichter of Toledo testified but did not appear.
President Coolidge voices regret that any American is barred from voting for the candidate of choice. The stance is expected to be applauded by the vast majority of voters as Louisiana follows California in excluding La Follette electors from the ballot.
Coshocton reports only 40000 dollars available to operate schools that cost 300000 last year, per Mrs. W R Miller, clerk of the board of education. Teaching staff has been reduced and other economies implemented to balance the books.
The French Academy of Science lists Painleve's twenty one year old son as the youngest man they have ever listened to. The piece notes France leads in producing serious minded, deeply learned young students in science and contrasts with perceptions in America. It recalls Lord Bryce praising young French scholars and lamenting England’s lack of similar earnest youth. When powerful figures clash, small players may benefit.
The piece notes the sheriff governs law and order in Athens County. It praises the current incumbent P. N. McKinley as peculiarly fitted for the office amid a history of sheriffs facing assaults by criminals.
The article profiles Sheriff Pete McKinley as a fearless, duty driven Republican seeking re election for a second term. A six year Athens resident with prior service as deputy sheriff under H J Parker, McKinley is praised for calm crisis handling and strong law enforcement for good citizenship. He aims for continued service after winning the sheriff post two years ago.
The county polls are being completed rapidly under the guidance of women in charge. Precinct work overlaps minimally but will be corrected. Reports from all areas praise the campaign team for efficiency and courteous treatment of voters. The poll aims to systematize the campaign, a longtime practice in the county.
In Clarksburg West Virginia home of John W Davis the city’s prosperity is linked to a protective tariff. J J Devine of the Clarksburg Telegram warns that electing a Democratic president and Congress would threaten the city’s mining and manufacturing jobs and end prosperity by repealing protective laws.
In a rough political scrap Charles G. Dawes faces Burton K. Wheeler the La Follette Socialist candidate for vice president. The piece argues Dawes backed by sanity and pro American aims while Wheeler would Russianize America challenging readers to choose between two divergent paths.
McArthur A son arrived at the home of Mayor and Mrs. Garnet Sharp, Tuesday. Mrs. Nancy Warrick accompanied her daughter, Mrs. W. T. Warrick, to Liverly Wednesday for a visit.
The Daughters of America held a Saturday night meeting presided by Mrs Huber Canton state organizer Ohio. Initiates included Mrs Nora Swaim Ina Asbury Hazel Sockel Charlotte Bertha Stephenson. Tuesday evening another meeting initiated Mrs Sophia Sharp and Mrs E T Fitzergald. Wellston members attended both meetings.
Mrs J M Murphy visited Logan on Wednesday to see her daughter in law and new grandson John Alfred Murphy. Judge C O Chapman was a business visitor at Pomeroy on Wednesday. Mrs Charles Kirsch and her two children from Zanesville visited Rev and Mrs D R Warne. Mrs John Shockey and son Lawrence of Grove City along with Mr and Mrs Edwin Markham and daughter Mary Virginia of Columbus visited Arthur Sharp and relatives.
Alva Martin of Zaleski and Lora Lightfoot of Wales Mills were joined in marriage by George W. Specht J P. The grand jury for October includes Mrs John Jolly Ford Robb Mrs Della Backstone Grover Smith S L Hull Edward Fletcher Mrs Mattie West E W Turner George Dearth Moses Scott Floyd Copeland Lyman Dixon A H Moore and Mrs J O Hawkins. The petit jurors are Mrs Fred Wii Mrs Blanche Howell Fr orews Mrs Giles Bowen McKibben L C Ross Burid Jin Harry Page Mrs Jasper ton Almira King Lawrence Norton John McVey Wort Welch Mrs John Sheline and Charles Gray. Mrs Della Blackstone visiting Hamden this week. Mrs John Hawk and Mrs Earl Webb of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Vern Prose at Hamden.
A list of attendees at the funeral held Tuesday afternoon in Hamden for Mrs. Marietta Walters who had been brought from Illinois. The mourners included Miss Bertha Stephenson, Mr. and Mrs. Ott Scott, Mrs. Clint Wyatt, Mrs. J. P. Smith, Mrs. Anthony Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Morgan, Let Brown, M. Cox, Miss Goldie Brown, Mrs. W. P. Cozad and Elfa Cozad.
A historical notice lists Miss Charlotte Stephenson among individuals reported as ill in the community roster. The short briefing notes her name alongside others in the health tally.
Shanghai Oct 1 reports combined Kiang Su and Fukien forces began an attack on Sungiang completing a ring around Chekiang troops near the city. Fighting continues on all fronts with no gains for either side.
Phonographs are supplied to 80 Leeds schools to help pupils become acquainted with the best music.
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