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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
4
The Athens Messenger establishes 1825 publication history with Frederick W Bush as publisher and Gordon K Bush as president. It lists staff roles, memberships, and national representation. Subscription rates show weekly carrier 15 cents, yearly $4.50, six months $2.50, and other short terms.
Ohio teachers gather in Athens and other centers to urge a permanent fair tax plan to fund schools. They report unpaid salaries totaling about fifteen million dollars and more owed to others in school operations. Legislators have yet to produce a revenue program as 1935 approaches.
Guidance for youth in finding suitable jobs grows as educators and business leaders push practical mentorship. The article notes today’s schoolboys have fewer chances to become successful futures, urging communities and leading citizens to help youths find work that fits their talents amid unemployment.
The piece argues that recovery hinges on capital cooperation and balanced policy. It criticizes government reliance, warns of ongoing delays and costs, and calls for a pragmatic compromise between idealism and practicality to restore a decenter standard of living and productive teamwork.
The administration moves away from production curtailment toward adjustment in farm policy. Davis avoids using Curtailment, signaling changes for next year’s farm program. NRA also soft pedals production controls for industry. Reliefer Hopkins says he is not one of those scarcity boys in his town program.
The era of contraction is ending and expansion is ready to begin. The New Dealers see no motive conflict in the change though how it fits the basic farm price policy remains a puzzle. Hopkins and Davis likely speak for higher authorities as NRA board hints surface.
Radio hearing uproar over Dr Floyd Reeves claim TVA favors government owned radio. Officials say Reeves’ remarks were misread and no such policy exists. TVA chairman Morgan promised clarifying statement and moved to quell the incident.
A Russian authority's private idea for world peace envisions the United States and the Soviet Union maintaining large armies to force peace. The concept rests on both nations seeking peace with few conflicting interests, a view echoed amid other political notes. A four month FTC study finds milk industry abuses, costs now rising from 30 000 to 130 000 and reveals price fixing and coercive practices among dairies and distributors. Bribery and protection money rumors surface in related industry reports. Secret ambitions of Chester Davis to return to a country newspaper are noted.
A critique argues against harsh comparisons and calls for returning to wartime lessons. It notes that profits and losses ride the natural tides of the system and warns that real goals require sober analysis not name calling.
The text reflects on how temptation tests honesty, the danger of unexamined judgment, and the need for leaders to overcome shyness, guide youth, and push for responsibility in work. It notes that seasoned ego and self expression mark top individuals while employers shoulder the task of molding youth for detail work.
Mrs. D. L. Jones hosted a chicken dinner for five birthdays including Mrs. Jones daughter Winifred and others. Columbus visitors included Mrs. A B Roe Mrs C C Robinson and Mrs E J Jones. A Trimble bus collided with a car driven by Superintendent Brown of the Ohio Collieries north of Red Town but no serious injuries were reported. Red Grange noted as Illinois football star. The C A Pierce home on Highland Avenue was under construction. Also notes from twenty years ago include a hospital visitor and near drownings near Sugar Grove. Licenses to wed listed for several couples.
The Mexican War brought a company from Hocking County led by Captain Tom Worthington and Lieutenants Tucker and Seifert. Eighty men joined the Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, went to Camp Washington and fought at Brazos de Santiago Camargo Monterey and Saltillo before mustering out in New Orleans. Fifty years later only four veterans remained: Worthington Stiers Eckhart and Stivson.
Review notes Lloyd George’s third War Memoirs volume covers 1917 ending with America’s delayed entry. It criticizes British admirals for opposing convoy, Haig’s costly assaults, Joffre, and Wilson, while praising需 controversial insights and sharp history of submarine danger and Allied command flaws.
Athens County Relief Director H M Spang explains October budget cuts due to federal shortfall. Exempts workers faced removal while preserving relief food budgets and promising reinstatement when funds return. Miss Jeanette Smith led the project, and the note notes hardship and cooperation.
Olive Roberts Barton reflects on color in children's spaces, the value of soothing hues, and how families cope with modest homes. She cites pastels in baby rooms, furniture, and walls while noting color’s role for both young and old generations.
Detective Griff probes Alice Lorton and Esther Ordway in a murder case. Morden, a Riverview journalist, is killed after tracing a note with the alias Alice Lorton. Griff connects the suspect to a web of imposters, disappearances, and a key notebook.
Aged persons should eat small, frequent meals to ease bowel gas. The diet includes dry toast, light butter, white fish, coffee with cream, meat or fish, a sweet or steamed item, baked custard, fruit, boiled rice, potatoes or bread, a small slice of toast, and light meals through the day.
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