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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1933

Page

4

Local Newspaper Notices and Circulation Groups

A brief item listing include names of associations such as American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association and a wartime wire report. mentions Athens Post Office first class matter under act of 1918.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association United Associations Athens

Abolish Electoral College Suggested for Fairer Vote

The piece notes a proposed amendment to replace the electoral college with a proportional system. It cites Senator Norris as a sponsor and uses 1928 Hoover and Smith results in New York as an illustration. The writer also asks why not abandon the electoral vote entirely for a direct popular vote.

Norris Hoover New York Mr. Smith

War Clouds Rise Over Far East Amid Tense Standoff

The article outlines a growing conflict risk between Soviet Russia and Japan over Manchuria. It notes Russian mobilization across Siberia, a large Soviet force and fleet, and Japan’s naval advantage as tensions surge. Reesia has signed non aggression pacts with European powers to deter Japanese moves.

Far East Japan Russia Manchuria Ers Siberia Asia Europe Reesia Jepen

Newspapers remain the reliable daily news source

The piece criticizes radio for sensational, false broadcasts that mislead listeners during events like hoaxes and earthquakes. It argues newspapers provide accurate, timely reporting without the need to be present and will continue as the trusted source of daily information.

Indiana Los Angeles Ove

Beauty In The Hill Country Captures Ohio Panoramas

Regional prose extols eastern Ohio hills for summer color and river views from Long Bottom to Gallipolis and Pomeroy. It urges locals to explore home landscapes, noting misty mornings and sunset horizons along the Ohio River while contrasting with distant ridges. A closing warning discusses tornado track width and destruction variance along a street.

Mowntein Ohio Middle West Gallipolis Pomeroy

Public vote selects wife for California bachelor

Dorothy Dix notes a California man let friends pick his wife by popular vote. The 58 year old bachelor wed a 52 year old widow chosen by neighbors, seen as a historic test of a matrimonial advisory committee guiding marriages and potentially reducing divorces.

California Romeo

Local social notes and sports results recap

Marriages and visits mark the week with Edna Endrey and Thomas Wolfe wedding at the bride’s Mansfield home. Recitals by Joy Cutler’s pupils. Parkersburg High defeats Athens High 27 to 4 with names of Athens players listed. Rev C E Chandler new pastor visited First Methodist Episcopal Church. Kin dergarten Club officials elected Irma Wills president Mabel Cunningham secretary Olive Roberts treasurer. Patented nicotine stain remover now marketed to women smokers. The ed Btat annually. ates aporis about 8,500,000 railroad Lee.

Irma Wills Mabel Cunningham Olive Roberts

The Desert of Maine Describes a Sand-Spun Past

The piece details how a Maine farm once fertile became buried under shifting multi colored sand decades ago. It notes the Tuttle family land swallowed by advancing dunes leaving only treetop crowns visible and sets the scene for a future feature on a long sleeping lawyer.

Freeport Maine Tuttle McMillan Admiral Peary North Pole

Coughing Caused by Tissue Changes

Dr Morris Fishbein explains that coughing is a symptom from tissue changes in nose throat or lungs caused by irritants and germs. It helps remove secretions and germs, but cures require the body to fight the infection. Adenoid and tonsil swelling may trigger persistent cough. removal of infected tissues or short term sedatives can help while addressing the underlying cause.

About Your Children By Olive Roberts Barton

Olive Barton reflects on a mother’s instinct to quiet a baby’s cry. She notes silent world contrasts and explains that a crying infant signals needs such as hunger colic or a diaper change, yet mothers seek to soothe the sound despite no underlying problem.

Olive Roberts Barton Hegum

New Hunger March Planned by Red Flame Organizer

Washington report describes Ann Burlak leading a 250-strong hunger march to protest textile code changes at the Commerce Building. The scene includes police, a flag, and a crowd of Communist supporters applauding AF of L delegates, with Burlak delivering remarks amid tension over labor solidarity.

Rodney Dutcher Washington D. C Ann Burlak Clara Zetkin America Commerce Building Hoover Miss Burlak Buriak Johnson

Puzzle clues reveal famed writer in picture

The crossword style item lists numerous clues across horizontal and vertical lines touching on a famous author and various word definitions. It asks who the writer is, with references to plays, years, and related terms, suggesting a themed puzzle about a renowned dramatist.

Mekean Heirloom The Pineapple Quilt Pattern

The Pineapple quilt design is a colonial favorite today as it was in the past. It features uniform patches allowing strip cutting and two tone contrasts for simple economical sewing. Pattern 429 includes yardages and a block diagram to guide single and double quilts. Send 10c for this pattern.

Athens Eighth Avenue New

Exciting afternoon frock with neckline design and fabrics

The notice touts an Anne Adams pattern 1633 featuring a flattering neckline and color combinations. It lists fabric options crepes ribbed silks and velvet with sizes 14 to 32 and 14 fabric yardage for size 16, plus illustrated step by step instructions and a 15 cent price request.

Anne Adams Davert

Laurel and Hardy Divorce Decree Reported in Hollywood

Hollywood reports a Superior Court divorce decree for Mrs Laurel. The stenographic notes describe Laurel’s stony mood and his claimed neglect, while Mrs Laurel alleges hardship and claims he left her during their separation period amid headlines about the duo’s screen career.

Hollywood Laurel Hardy

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