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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1932
Page
4
Obituary notice lists local residents including Conca and Gihems with references to public notices. A brief update notes commissions voting in NK counties and a schedule for a May meeting. Details include a warmer period and a 1 to 5 week timeframe for a local project.
A short devotional note citing Psalm 18 verse 2. The verse speaks of the Lord as rock fortress and salvation, expressing trust in divine strength and protection. A concise religious reflection underscores faith and reliance on God.
The piece warns buyers to beware false bargains as markets flood with low quality goods. It cautions that extreme discounts tempt purchases but many merchants push shoddy merchandise sold at fake bargain prices.
Reports indicate Russia and Japan signed a trade agreement allowing Russia to export over 200 thousand tons of refined oil to Japan. Observers note potential Russian recognition of Manchukuo may soon follow. The move suggests nations at odds often seek stronger ties before engaging in conflict.
The piece argues road taxes, totaling about fifty million dollars from gasoline tax plus twelve million from licenses, should fund relief by public works. It praises road widening as productive, offering work rather than charity, and notes springing budget limits and winter work feasibility.
A reader laments that national scorn and street protests do little to help unemployment or economic recovery. The piece argues that complaining without solutions harms trust in government and banks, and calls for constructive reform instead of endless grumbling.
Senator Borah urges a rapid debt reduction program for American farmers, arguing that current debts cripple agriculture and prevent paying taxes or buying goods. He warns foreclosures and bank failures threaten the sector, while calling for voluntary private tender solutions.
Dorothy Dix advises a man who marries a widow to spare his new wife the memory of her predecessor. She argues the second wife faces unfair comparisons and that a gentleman should start fresh, with honesty about feelings and boundaries.
Ten years ago today the Sunday Messenger debuted with 34 pages including a magazine section, a pictorial, and four pages of comics. Also noted are Athens Grand Jury terms, local school and civic news, and a Marietta golf loss at Athens.
The article notes the cat's eye method of telling time with pupil dilation as the day progresses. It also mentions Berlin street clocks containing ambulance compartments with first aid kits and cites nitroglycerin as a heart stimulant.
A reader from Nelsonville Ohio dated Sept 2 urges officials to curb headlight glare from motor vehicles. The letter argues drivers fail to direct beams downward, creating a nuisance and endangering pedestrians and students. The writer notes 38 teachers and patrons support a united protest and possible state police action within months.
A fragmented description of a cartoon from The Lancelot notes a strange creature with no skull eyes ears or time. It mentions two competing heartless vessels and a fluid described as coldless and simple in structure.
An editorial notes children with physical handicaps and illnesses face greater fatigue and strain in schooling. It urges special consideration for those with heart disease, tuberculosis, asthma, convalescence, blood disorders, goiter, and hyperthyroidism, to prevent further harm and support learning.
A girl named Janet hurries after school to collect groceries for her mother. Between errands she endures a tense scene at the store with Mr. Briggs over unpaid balances and spoiled produce. The domestic strain shows in muttered threats and hard work.
Washington columnist Rodney Dutcher argues patronage remains a central motive in campaigns. He notes vast job stakes, with 17 500 presidentially appointed positions and 111 00 non classified posts, all vulnerable to party shifts and senate confirmation.
A weary girl endures a dreary home life with mud on her dress and harsh bills. The piece links child pride to everyday hardship and ends with a note on the gasoline tax as a paradox the public should study.
A 1982 notice from the Putnam school district urges parents to participate in school affairs and attend a meeting at Union Street and East Park to discuss safety, traffic and child welfare. It requests cooperation from residents and specifies arrival directions and a contact for arranging access.
Letter urges stricter enforcement of headlight laws to reduce glare from approaching cars. Writer notes many avoid driving at night due to blinding oncoming headlights and calls for enforcing existing regulations as a common safety measure.
Three homes in Athens advance toward occupancy this week. The Demonstration Home on East State Street owned by W. W. Connett nears completion with a public opening planned in October under the Better Homes and Grounds Committee. Other residences by Prof. W. J. Trautwein, A. D. McPherson, Stanley Griffin, Howard Stout, and O. F. Ashworth show progress from roofing to basements. A new confectionery in Union Grocery room and repairs on Mrs. Morgen’s 41 West Cerpen Street home complete the busy local housing scene.
The University of Illinois staged its first home coming in 1910 with Otto Seiler kicking a field goal for an 8 to 0 win over Chicago. It marked a historic debut of a university home coming tradition.
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