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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1932

Page

4

Athens Messenger Ledger and Publishing Details

The Athens Messenger lists Frederick W Guth as publisher from 1806 to 1979 and outlines editions and offices. It notes circulation across five counties in southeast Ohio and includes staff roles such as managing editor Charles and Garria, with affiliation to various press associations and United Press wire service. Subscription rates are provided for Ohio residents.

Frederick W Guth Gaturcay PME Athens Mesceld Printing CO Gordon K Ohio Athens-Nelsonville-Glousterlogan-Pomeroy-Midd Rt-Coolvil E-Gallipolis American Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Erculations Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association United Press Associations

Troy Township aims to knit youth into farm welfare

A Troy Township movement seeks to engage young farm men in agriculture as a training ground for youth. It urges older farmers to support the effort, noting 4-H has drawn many children while ages 20 to 35 lose interest, hoping other districts imitate the club to value land and tillers.

Troy Township New Troy Township

Washington Visit Promises Meigs and Athens County Pageant

The Ohio River pageant retracing George Washington's 1770 route will visit Athens and Meigs counties with ten participants, including Daniel Reardon an ancestor of local residents. Four bronze tablets commemorating Washington’s camp sites will be unveiled at Mingo Junction Powhatan Point Hockingport and Racine by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Athens County Meigs County George Washington Pt. Pleasant Ohio Washington Daniel Reardon Daniel A. Bardin Reardon Ravenswood Shade River Long Bottom Kinshuta Six Nations

Misplaced pity and the cost of juvenile welfare

The piece argues against directing pity at criminals and urges early action to fund playgrounds and youth programs. It cites Police Commissioner Mulrooney on protecting juvenile welfare during economic hardship and stresses recreation as a shield against gang influence and later sentimentality.

Mulrooney New York City Npt

Must Uncle Sam Stand Alone in Far East Crisis

The piece discusses a forthcoming League of Nations conference on Manchuria and the Lytton report. It outlines three treaties the Nine Power Pact Kellogg Briand Covenant and League Covenant and notes the United States and France oppose Japan while England and France signal protest but may back away. It recalls 1914 Germany’s invasion of Belgium and Britain’s response to warn against isolation.

United States League of Nations Far East Lytton Manchuria China League Tts Europe Japan United A France England Uncle Sam Germany Belgium

Parenthood now a learned profession says Dorothy Dix

Dorothy Dix argues modern parenting is strenuous and complex. Parents must become baby specialists and diplomats, guiding self expressive children who challenge old norms. The piece contrasts stern obedience of the past with today’s self confident youths and the need for wiser influence.

Mary Mater Pater Dorothy Dixx

Do Children Love Parents Who Let Them Decide

Olive Roberts Barton argues that love rests on respect not indulgence. Discipline strengthens trust, while weakness invites selfishness. Children crave guidance suited to age, and consistent, reasonable control fosters love rather than coddling or permissiveness.

Treaty Sacredness Tested in Early World War Reflections

English and French leaders fear a treaty may become a scrap of paper while defending Belgium and China pledges. The piece argues Britain and France may align with the United States to enforce the Lytton report, warning that failure would teach Uncle Sam another lesson in international scrutiny.

Mmit Belgium China Europe England France United States Lytton Uncle Sam

Election Dead Man Wins In Arkansas Primary

The death of R. J. Estes, Melbourne, Arkansas, did not stop his candidacy as sheriff and tax collector for Izard County. In the Democratic primary held after his passing, Estes received 1,251 votes to 593 for his living opponent, creating a vacancy dilemma for local officials. Tomorrow: A Non Politic President.

R. J. Estes Melbourne Arkansas Izard County

Forgotten Man Roots Campaign Split By Two Magazines

Rod ney Dutcher notes simultaneous magazine releases by Alfred E. Smith and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt complicating the Roosevelt Roosev el t campaign. He observes readers split over liberal Smith and conservative Roosevelt publications with Babies Just Babies aiming at the baby vote while The New Outlook mirrors The Forgotten Man’s critique.

Rodney Dutcher Washington Alfred E. Smith Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt Mrs. Roosevelt al Smith Governor Smith Smith

News Your Dad Read Ten Years Ago Today

A column lists social visits and travel recaps from Columbus Letart and Buckeye Lake. It notes Dr. Lee attending the Grand Lodge in Columbus and families visiting in West Virginia and Athens. The piece also mentions Mrs. Danford and the Rauch party's trips and a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Preston.

W. W. Lee Mary Helen Columbus Doctor Lee Grand Lodge of Masons

Sun Lamp Guidance For Safe Ultraviolet Use

Articles explain ultraviolet lamps vary in power from quartz mercury arc units to carbon arc and incandescent bulbs. Overexposure risks include listlessness fever and possible tissue calcification. For rickets prevention and treatment, dosage differs. consult a physician if in doubt.

Macrea

Peacocks Crossing Road Sign Near Arcadia

Motorists in Arcadia California may see a sign warning of peacocks crossing a nearby peacock ranch. A separate item notes a goldfish sealed in an airtight globe living three months at North Dakota Agricultural College. Another tip explains cleaning a vacuum bottle by adding potassium permanganate crystals to remove odors.

Arcadia Calif Peacocks Crossing North Dakota Agricultural College Fargo

Mosquito Question Crossword Clue Answers

Puzzle clues list and answers reference with horizontal and vertical entries including terms like prickly pear shrub norse deity aphoristic notes. The grid covers words such as Spain island Australia and terms relating to anatomy and geography with mentions of wage potato and feathered birds in a dense wordplay puzzle.

France Israel South America

Advertisers on Roadsides Draw Complaints From Disgusted Motorist

A letter from Glouster Ohio notes roadside advertising mars scenery and urges restraint to protect beauty and tourism. The writer recalls preferring billboards barred routes and warns that signs and junked cars spoil roadsides for travelers.

Glouster

Social cost of liquor traffic tops four billion in U S T U survey

The National W C T U Bureau of Economics estimates the pre prohibition liquor trade cost the nation 4.275 billion dollars annually in poverty waste inefficiency and crime. The study breaks down direct liquor losses 1.276 billion and indirect social costs 3 billion, noting taxes and licenses only cover a fraction of the burden.

the Messenger Bureau of Economics U. S. Treasury

Foreign missions face self support in Asia report

The Messenger editor argues for reducing foreign missions in China Japan India and Burma amid hunger and hardship in the United States. He notes ten thousand missionaries across seven denominations send 15 million dollars yearly, with self sufficiency varying by country and church. Athens readers respond with concern.

United States China Japan India Burma America Albert L. Scott

Cline Ice Cream Co Registers Milk Bottles Cans

Notice that Cline Ice Cream Co has registered its milk bottles cans and cases with the Athens County Clerk of Courts and the Secretary of State. The filing date noted is October 10, 1930.

Cline Ice Cream Co Athens County Clerk of Courts Secretary of State T.w

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