Athens Area Hit By Population Growth Across Counties
A historical notice from the Athens Messenger outlines population figures rising to about 100,000 across the Athens area and surrounding counties. The report references voter participation and regional distribution, with the piece noting broad community involvement and data from wire services and local sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Wish
Me Sabeis
Rewapapet - Popiiners
Hgim
Amociaiad
Taaili
I Ian
School Days Then and Now
The article reflects on back to school season, noting children across the country resume classes with varying reluctance. It contrasts past generations' attitudes with present efforts to engage students, stressing that learning can be enjoyable and that schools aim to spark lasting interest in knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sekinoa ‘Sre
Aha
Nuran
Prevent Forest Fires Warning Urges Prevention Over Hiring
A bulletin from the American Tree Association warns that unemployment fuels forest fires as jobless workers start blazes to gain wages fighting them. Rhode Island reports 323 fires this year, many incendiary. The group argues federal grants to hire men may worsen the problem and favors prevention to stop fires before they start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seasort
American ‘Tree Association
Union
Rhode Island
AscHlloh
Athens Flower Show Invitation Extends to City and Beyond
Athens residents are urged to join the expanded flower show this year inviting the whole city to display blooms from private gardens. The event aims to showcase top summer flowers, with gardeners of varying expertise eager to share progress and inspire others beyond local poultry interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Miles
Detour Courtesy and Reckless Driving on Local Roads
Southeastern Ohio motorists ignore detour safety as highway crews report speeding and near misses. Contractors urge police supervision on temporary routes to curb anxious drivers who dart in and out of narrow work zones, endangering workers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Éxi
Meny
Viking legends revived by Minnesota inscriptions
A college professor claims a centuries old Viking visit to Minnesota based on stones found in the state. He argues a 14th century party reached Hudson Bay then crossed into Minnesota, survived ambush, and vanished, shaping a romantic exploration tale and highlighting isolation faced by ancient explorers.
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Ahretigin ‘College
Minnesota
Nia
Annesota
Europe
Greenland
Htudson Bay
Minnnesota
Dorothe Dix on Modern Happiness and Old Age
Dorothy Dix reflects that modern life brings greater happiness and leisure, especially to middle aged and elderly people who now enjoy travel, social events, and private mourning. She argues happiness comes from inner philosophy, with women embracing independence, divorces, and lighter social rituals rather than public sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy DIX
Unequal Pay Cuts Cause Work Hardships Across Agencies
Washington reports no civil service dismissals from the economy drive, but thousands face reduced pay through vacancies unfilled and a patchwork of furloughs. About 54,000 of 650,000 workers could lose pay or take administrative furloughs as Congress trimmed budgets. Departments resisted evenly, with five large ones defeating a flat 10 percent cut, while others face reduced operations and aid, including the Farm Board facing drastic funding cuts and forced furloughs turning to possible dismissals.
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Trodney
Waessenger
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Wes
Joe Byrne
Tennessee
Appropriations Committee
Commerce, Interior, Labor, Justice and
State Departments
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Civil Service Commission
Farm Board
Hoover
War
Navy
Treasury
Post Office
Agriculture
Commerce, Justice and State Departments
Laser
Interior
Civil Service
Federal Farm Board
Ite
McCart
Department of ‘Agriculture
Fragmented historic notes on battles and a clock
The piece covers a 120 mile pontoon bridge amid flooding in Flanders during the First Battle of Apres era, detailing Allied dike destruction, German setbacks, and consequences. It also mentions Edison’s clock, Edward Lee of the New York Athletic Club, and a line about Monday: The Greatest Democrat Was a Republican.
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Lhurseanay Omar
Flanders
Apres
Dixmude
North Sea
Edward Lee
New York Athletic Club
Vichy
Lee
Ten Years Ago Today Athens County News Highlights
A OCR fragment from a 1910s Athens County issue recounts events ten years prior including Banft trip for NY Life agents, teachers Miss Putnam in Cleveland and Buchannon, a home made radio in Lon don store, Vermal Utah post office project, and local fair notes. Mentions of Rail traffic issues, farmers wealth, detours near Chauncey, and enrollments. Also notes on Twenty Years Ago Today features and community happenings around Athens.
Football and Health in the Early Season Dangers
In A M A influenced column the risks of football are examined with focus on overtraining injuries, heart strain, and the need for medical exams before play. Advice covers gradual training, light scrimmage after ten days, solid nutrition, adequate sleep, weight monitoring, and avoiding excessive mental stress to protect players.
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Ay BH
Morris Fishbeln
Batter Journal
American Medical Association
Mygela
Health Magazine
Aeanon
Items of interest from disparate notes and rumors
A collection of mixed lines mentions Andros in the Bahamas having a self-seeping lake, U.S. airlines totaling about 166,600 miles daily, and a Berlin to Leningrad air link taking 13 hours versus a train. It notes Chilean church rules on remarriage, long South Pacific waves reaching 4,000 feet, Bevin’s titles over centuries, and a stray reference to Rudy Valle’s new number and a song lyric motif.
Self reliance key to weathering hard times and new ventures
The Messenger urges individuals to strike out on their own during difficult periods, noting many start new small businesses and become self sustaining. It contrasts those who wait for others to provide work with those who take initiative, while also offering practical guidance on fruit storage to prevent spoilage and preserve value in agricultural products.
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Messenger
Long
Changes in life by a farmer in 1932
A farmer from New Marshfield Ohio writes about rural revival during the Great Depression. He notes returning sons aiding aging parents, secure farms, better schools, and independence away from factories. He foresees price improvements through marketing and predicts a broader rural return to traditional living. The letter reflects farmers seeking stability over city life.
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Messenger
Lfe
Meigs County
Athens County
New Marshfield
Delayed picking reduces scald in nitrated apples
A WVU horticulture expert notes that delaying harvest lowers scald in susceptible varieties like York and Grimes. Experiments show nitrogen fertilization raises scald risk mainly via fruit maturity delay. picking dates October 1 to October 21 reveal progressively less scald, especially when trees are not nitrated.
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Leif Werner
Department of Horticulture
West Virginia College of Agriculture
West Virginia
Ohio
York
Grimes
WANTS SECRET BALLOT IN MINING DISPUTE
Observer from Trimble Ohio reports tensions in a mining controversy. Editor urges a secret ballot to reveal miners' true will, criticizing local officials and the scale committee for delaying settlement and benefiting from salaries. Date cited Sept 8 1932.
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Massenger
Lee Hall
Ecale
Juce Hall
Threw Baby in Quarry Charged Man Held
Elyria reporter says 21 year old Raymond Morant of Cleveland is held on a child stealing charge for allegedly throwing a ten day old infant into an abandoned quarry. The mother Mildred Slaine, 26, is a material witness held on $5,000 bail. The baby vanished July 17 night. Morant denies involvement or paternity and claims he never saw the baby.
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Elyria
Raymond Morant
Cleveland
Lorain County
Mldred Slaine
Morang
Mast Contracts Awarded for Airship Macon Build
Cleveland September 10 contract awards go to Wellman Engineering for the 300-ton mooring mast for the Navy dirigible Macon now under construction at Akron. The mast will be fitted at the new Sunnyvale California airport around March 1 with Macon slated to depart for Sunnyvale upon completion.
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Cleveland
Havy
Macon
Akron
Wellman Engineering Company
Sunnyvale
Cal
Thacher resigns command of 134th Field Artillery
Columbus date Sept 10 Governor George White accepted Col Ned Thacher of Circleville resignation as commander of the 134th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard. Thacher moved from active duty to the National Guard reserve and Lt Col T B Lead of Granville was promoted to colonel to succeed him.
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Columbus
George White
Ned
Thacher
Circleville
134Th Field Artillery Regiment
Ohio National Guard
National Guard
T. B. Lead
Granville
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Athens County Infirmary
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Constance
California
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Tom Welsh
C. SM. Copeland
Pleasanton Home
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Cooley
John Allen
Wiliam Pierce
George Morrison
Charles Parker
Athens Art Thimble Club
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HW. A. Junod
J. P. Wood
Mack” McGranor
Cincinnati Reds
Chilicothe
Ohio University
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Mansfield’s
Woodrow Wilson Club
Newsom
South Court Street
Wiliam Edgar
Sexton
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Union Street Computery
Autiered From & Heat Prostration Bantembar
Andros
Bahame Islands
Berlin
Leningrad
Uma
Chile
Arl
Ocean
South ‘Pacific
Bevin
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