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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1934
Page
6
Dorothy Dix discusses letter writing as a neglected duty, noting many hate writing yet cause emotional hurt by silence. She highlights how absent letters disrupt family bonds, delays news, and leaves mothers anxious, urging readers to write to loved ones despite busyness.
Philadelphia announces that Hack Wilson, once a premier right handed hitter in the National League, has been released by the Phillies.
The reading foresees steady advancement in employment and industry driven by merit recognized by elders, institutions, and authorities. Those with a birthday may see progress through work and favors from those in power, while a child born today should be efficient and respected by superiors. notable nativity: James K. Hackett.
Ettie Stephens Prichard, 67, who spent decades as a homemaker in Illinois, finally sees her first book Old Farm published. She recalls fear of rejection yet celebrates its completion and her earlier short stories being published, crediting mentors and a lifelong habit of writing shaped by pioneer memories.
The State Relief Commission asked county relief directors to identify unnatur alized foreigners and assess whether they would be happier in their birth country. The goal is to reduce relief loads before year end, repatriating families economically. Up to 193 Europeans and 323 Mexicans have been repatriated, returning only those who want to go and have jobs or relatives to support them.
In Carver Massachusetts a general strike by about 1500 cranberry pickers took effect yesterday, impacting the region that yields most of the annual harvest. The action broadens labor activity in the industry with penalties and discussions likely to follow.
Lillian suspects Harry’s late call hides a danger to Marion and Carolyn. Hugh races to verify train delays while Lillian frets, fearing Hoboken’s Information Desk will reveal troubling truth from Samuel Brixton. The scene ends with Lillian learning Brixton pursued the girls, prompting tomorrow’s continuation.
Grading on Hanlin Avenue and curb building on Highland Avenue are under way by about three FERA workers directed by Supt. G. M. Romine. Both streets will later be brick-paved using material from West State Street. Hanlin Avenue has a nearly six foot cut near Shafer Street with substantial dirt still to remove before curbing. Highland Avenue grading is nearing completion.
Milwaukee leaders urge trade unions to withhold cooperation with government on deporting alien Communists. They cite William Green of the AFL and warn that labor foes will use anti Communists actions to justify policies against workers.
Promotes Anne Adams satin dress pattern 2029 with jabot and novel sleeve design in multiple sizes and yards of fabric required. Includes step by step instructions and a catalog offer for the Anne Adams pattern book at 15 cents, combined price 25 cents, with orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department. Also notes federal gasoline tax revenue of $165 billion in the current fiscal year so far.
Puzzle list of cryptic clues and word fragments referencing writing, language, and general knowledge. Includes numbered hints on existence belief and various brief definitions, with several garbled lines and partial phrases.
Work to seed and fertilize the Athens Municipal Airport begins this week. Leslie Williams, FERA foreman, announced plans and equipment arrangements. The east end drainage ditch has been filled after laying two 24 inch tile lines, expanding the field length by about 400 feet to nearly 1800 feet, with drainage under the leveled area and about 49 FERA workers involved.
Fragmented text describes a new field used daily by several fliers en route to a site in Ohio. The notes mention someone who declared it as one of the fields and that the field has been in use for days, with some workers on site.
Hollywood mourns as a famed singer and actor dies after an accidentally fired Derringer in his home. Doctors failed to save him as fans recall his radio and screen contributions and the shock of the tragedy.
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