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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1934
Page
4
Obituary card of thanks reference and old subscription options shown. Rates list carriers delivering in Ohio with terms for weekly and yearly plans. Readers are reminded of publication details and postal classification.
A reflection on balancing material comfort with personal liberty and purpose. The author argues most people seek enough wealth to satisfy needs, value daily risk, and prefer autonomy over luxury. Personal relationships, leisure, and simple pleasures shape a fulfilling life beyond mere wealth.
Officials of Pan American Airways say regular Pacific flights with Clipper planes are a matter of months away. Dr Hugo Beckener sails for America to discuss plans for regular service between the United States and Europe. Both oceans will eventually be spanned.
Washington reports a cautious upturn in manufacturing payrolls and retail, with rail traffic affected by drought. Prices stop rising as workers regain jobs, while building lags. The four month pattern shows seasonal lines, with confidence rising and a potential exit from a four month rut.
The first sign of a seasonal rise in industrial production since April appears this month though due largely to a textile rebound after a strike. Auto output in October is seen 30 percent below September, with bays ready for new models. Total autos this year remain about 40 percent above last year. Iron and steel and lumber show little progress while electric power rises on new small factory activity.
Employment fell in textiles by 246000 in September while other industries rose 116000. Secretary Perkins attributes low figures to alibiing but omits that most of the gain in all other employment came from a 7 percent rise in retail trade. Half of industries still showed declines.
The drought’s psychological effect has faded but actual price pressure remains. Peak index hit 77.8 the week of September 8. Farm and food prices stay high while others ease. NRA breakdown adds pressure on manufactured goods. Meat shortages are expected later in winter, making beef and pork chops costly.
The article notes that commercial air lines seem certain and the dream appears likely to be realized in the comparatively near future. It emphasizes the growing feasibility and anticipated arrival of regular air transport.
Census figures report 12 128 murders in 1933 with fewer than 4 000 people sentenced for homicide and only 153 executed. The data show a one in three chance of any penalty and one in eighty of execution, amid a record high and a rise of over 4 000 murders since 1923. The figures are presented as a disclosure of growing lawlessness in the nation.
Ten years ago Prof A. B. Myers of Ohio University Training School spoke on How to Advertise Athens to Rotarians at a round table. Kiwanis planned events with F. W. Bush Carl Beasley and Major Johnson. Halloween dance committees formed. Drama League elected leaders. Twenty years ago Republican rally speakers and social gatherings were held in Athens and Nelsonville with various local figures hosting parties and performances.
Andrew Donnally was appointed postmaster of the first post office in Sutton Township Meigs County in 1818. Racine was laid out in 1827 by Adam and Peter Lallance with Spencer H. H. Hayman surveying. Carltonsville housed Carlton College in a large brick structure. Letart Township features a 14 mile river frontage with oxbow bends and early settlers include the Worths Nismongers Dixons Nestlerodes Chapmans Seth and Benson Jones Alexanders and Sayres around 1796 to 1802.
A health column explains colon anatomy from cecum to rectum and lists functions such as digestion of fibrous material water absorption mucus secretion and waste removal. It notes variability in transit time and distinguishes irritability diarrhea spastic constipation and atonic constipation linked to nervous or systemic factors.
Olive Roberts Barton presents a domestic vignette where a father rebukes his son Philip for carelessness and neglect, prompting a moment of self reflection. The piece shifts then to a health column about digestive care, warning against drastic dieting and excessive laxatives that disrupt bowel function.
George Beatty and Alfred Hudnall on the historic Hudnall farm in Alexander Township grew a volunteer pumpkin vine that produced twelve pumpkins weighing 468 pounds in all. The largest pumpkins won first prize at Rocksprings Fair, with two big fruits set aside for pies.
Vicente Sanz y Alcoriza and a companion fished off Morro Castle in Havana when a swordfish leaped, stabbing Vicente in the chest. The companion killed the fish, bandaged the wound, and both men reached shore with aid. Vicente’s condition was grave but he survived.
Detective Sidney Griff probes the Cathay affair after Charles Morden is found dead in Millvale. Fancher recalls Cathay’s hotel affair with a younger woman, a missing appointment, and a possible imposter using Cathay’s name, while Griff shadows Alice Lorton amid a wider disappearance mystery.
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