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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1931

Page

4

Poston Memorial and Welfare Bond Debate in Athens

Obituary notes honor M Poston of Nelsonville Hocking Valley ties and describe his career from telegraphy to electrical authority. The piece adds coverage of a Welfare Bond Issue proposal for 7.5 million dollars to fund state welfare institutions including Athens State Hospital with 375 000 dollars attributed to housing inmates and related improvements, highlighting unemployment relief and regional impact.

Department of Public Welfare Athens County Athens State Hospital Athena General Revenue Fund

Meyer Davis Builds Chain Bands Wealthy Orchestra King

New York October 10 Meyer Davis the famed orchestra leader known as the ork pilot has amassed about 3 million dollars and expanding. He operates some 115 bands worldwide catering to social elites and has owned or part owned venues from Waldorf to Chantecler Club. Davis rose from Washington University student typing sermons to guiding society bookings and mentoring stars like Reisman Vallee and Smith.

Davis New York Meyer Davis Ork J. P. Morgat Sonse Rudy Watles Paul Whiteman Colorado Rancho Goulds Whitneys The Mackays Otto Kahns DuPonts Dukes Rockefellers Who's Who Ralph Stragsburger Philadelphia George Washington University Alger Washington Santley Marine Band San Francisco Brisco Willard Law Bellevue-Stratford Palm Beach Bar Harbor Leo Reisman Reisman Boston Rudy Vallee Harry Rosenthal Nat Brusiloff Jacques Renard Kate Smith Eddie Dowling Timsacif New Waldorf Chantecler Club

You Have Facts Wanted To Know BY FEEDCRIC 3 HASKIN

This paper offers free information services from Washington organizations. Inquiries cost two cents for reply. Questions cover bussirs first use by Matthias Corvinus in 1458, the origin of the term husars, illus trated books like the Book of the Dead, and common culinary herbs such as parsley sage thyme savory marjoram spearmint dill fennel tarragon balm and basil. Parsley used as garnish and flavoring. sage mainly as flavoring.

Feedcric 3 Haskin Washington Athens Messenger Matthias Corvinus Hussars R. A W. A

A Note of Alas on Pests and Progress in Poetry

A verse lament critiques pests from bugs to weevils and proves the limits of human intellect against natural forces. The poem foresees a distant era when machines might relieve labor, while a political note complains of state underfunding of institutions leading to crowding, unsafe, and undermaintained facilities.

A Thought for Today From Mark 4:39

A short devotional note cites Mark 4 39 reminding readers that earthly cares deceitful riches and desires choke the word and make it unfruitful in daily life

Mark

Explanation of Fridays Cartoon Africa Liberia Cartoon

Liberia, a West African republic founded by freed American slaves, faced League of Nations scrutiny for slavery. Its bizarre governance tests included a currency without banknotes, using pictures of domestic animals on notes. The piece critiques population centers with mock headlines.

Blank Money Liberia West Africa League of Nations

Lindbergh Seen as Possible New Jersey Senator

Frederic J. Haskin notes Col. Lindbergh could succeed his late father in law Sen. Dwight Morro w of New Jersey. The piece contrasts Lindbergh’s youth and aviator fame with the Senate, cites precedent of seating under age, and mentions political ties of the Lindbergh families, party dynamics, and possible gubernatorial appointment.

Frederic J. Haskin Washington B. C Charles Augustus Lindbergh Dwight Moron United States New Jersey National Capitol Col. Lindbergh Senate Minnesota House of Representatives Lone Eagle Congress Lindbergh Thay Robert M. LaFollette, Jr Wisconsin Detroit Morrow Senator LaFollette Germany Fach LeFollette Minnesow John Adall Kentucky Henry Clay Clay Nye LaFollette Luke Lea Tennessee Albert J. Beveringa Indiana Peter Goejet Gerry Rhoda Island Elpridga Gerry Continental Congress Usuml Becalus Nicholas Longworth Wiliam Jennings Dryan Committee On Ways and Means House Farmer-Labor Art Friends Lindy

How to Get a Job booklet from Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger offers a new booklet How To Get a Job priced at six cents. It claims to ease job seekers efforts by detailing interview impressions, presenting qualifications, and writing effective letters. A coupon is provided to order the copy today.

Athens Messenger Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Debts, Europe, and a nation’s scarecrow outlook

A column questions plans to cancel or scale down war and private debts in Europe, arguing Americans should not bear losses from risky foreign bonds. It notes a Colorado hospital case of catalepsy and urges the nation to recognize it has survived with its assets intact, downplaying fears of catastrophe.

NES Europe Colorado United States Grand League of Nations Sita Britain Uncle Sam League

Walking To School Keeps Children Strong Says Old Timers

An essay argues children should walk to school when possible to gain exercise and health. It laments modern reliance on buses and streetcars, urges weather-appropriate dress, and supports a daily routine including a longer noon walk. The piece contrasts past healthier norms with current trends and calls for more outdoor activity.

Swell Shank

Local church delegates lead Athens Canaanville program

A Athens driven delegation visited Canaanville Church Sunday evening to conduct a program before a large crowd with Mr prosel Lewis Bpyer in charge. Athens party included Naomi Breek Ruth Henry Grace Webb and Herthe Vickers. Beatrice Rose led the Stencata Basters meeting at Isa Frances Lee home with officers Dorothy Sturz Huth Miller Frances Lee Mary Slutz Mildred Mansfield. Beatrice John Goddard noted. Mrs Harry Beckley chaired. Miss Beatrice announced McDougal Amesville marriage. Mrs We OAL Matheny hosted Pallas club. Dee a T Twenty years ago Jacob Sherman returned from Carbonda visit. The old Herrolad Mill along the Hocking River sold to Howard S. White. The mill was one of the oldest along the river.

Tex Thatworth League Nine First M. Church of Athens Canaanville Wag Mr. Prose Lewis Bpyer Athens Naom Breek Ruth Henry Grace Webb D Herthe Vickers de Stencata Basters Isa Frances Lee Congress Street Dorothy Sturz Huth Miller Frances Lee Mary Slutzi Howard S. White Hocking River

Happenings at the Capitol and Nepotism Debates

Washington notes hundreds of failed banks offered as federal post offices with many being unsuitable or costly. Congress debates nepotism in government payrolls as secretaries and relatives face scrutiny amid rapid exposure of the practice.

Rodney Du&cher Washington Federal Post Offices Post Office Department Congress Post Offices Capitol Hill Ran Heise Prid Atlantic Monthly Schall Minnesota LaFollette

Washington Wash By Strickland Gillilan

A humorous column on beer and economics contrasts American beer with European troubles. The author muses why nations with beer face crises and suggests panaceas lie in beer, noting social unrest and shortages in beer-befuddled lands.

Washington Wash Strickland Gillilan

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