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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1933

Page

4

It Plainly Questions Athens City Candidates’ Proposals

The Sunday Messenger debate over Democrat candidates for Athens City offices is critiqued for not clarifying what they will achieve for voter support. The piece argues that while economy is needed, salaries are only part of costs, and asks how a claimed five thousand four hundred eighty dollar saving in department head salaries and other economies would reduce the tax burden.

Athens City Sunday Messenger of Athens Corporation Athens

Ohio Voters to Decide Prohibition and Tax Reform

Ohio voters face four statewide Yes or No questions in the off year election. Key items include prohibition repeal, a state pension system, county home rule reforms, and changes to real estate tax limits. Delegates will decide prohibition at a December Columbus convention.

Ohio Columbus General Assembly

Gym Training Boosts Health More Than Competitive Athletics

A school study finds athletes with no gym work show minimal gains in height weight or lung capacity while all-round gymnasts improve in height weight lung capacity and physical ability. Swimmers gain height and lung capacity but not weight. Results suggest general gym work may better promote development than intense competition.

Dear Miss Dix on Home Tyranny and Family Help

Dorothy Dix counsels a businesswoman to protect her nerves by leaving a tyrannical father if needed, and urges effecting a peaceful home. She notes divorce as a tool to curb abusive behavior and urges mothers to act for survival and dignity.

Paris fashions show a low waist and tierved skirt

Ten years ago notes recall Paris fashions with a low waist and fitted skirt. Local residents visit relatives and hostesses share social events as the Philadorian Lodge marks its seventy fifth anniversary.

Paris Philadorian Lodge No Nelsonville

Chorea Noted In Children Affects Girls More Often

Dr Morris Fishbein summarizes findings on chorea in children linked to rheumatic disorders. He notes higher incidence in girls around adolescence, frequent heart involvement, and associations with tonsil infection and mental shocks. Emphasizes comprehensive exams and improved nutrition for affected children.

Edinburgh H. L. Wallace

About Your Children By Olive Roberts Barton

A family hosts a polite debate with a beloved boy and two visitors. John delays a staff job for the friend while arguing politics with the Other Fellow. The boy remains courteous, while the Other Fellow clashes with John over Senator Black and the viaduct.

Gore May Not Stay Long in Island

Governor Robert H. Gore has returned to Puerto Rico amid strong opposition and heavy expectations of public works and aid funds. The island faces hunger, overcrowding, unemployment, and a high tuberculosis rate, complicating his tenure and fueling calls for new leadership.

Gore Island Washington, D. C Robert H. Gore Puerto Rico Home Loan Reconstruction Finance Corporation NRA Maryland Japan Hull R. Walton Moore Virginia Ray Moley William Phillips Moore Stimson Joe Cotton Kellogg Robert E. Olds

Lincoln Estate Shared by Widow and Two Sons

Items of interest note Lincoln left an estate valued at 110 295 dollars, to be equally shared by his widow and two sons. Also mentioned are Harvard apparatus converting water to five solid forms and compressing air into a dense substance. Taste alone does not define flavor, which is 25 percent feel 5 percent odor and 25 percent taste. A geographical mile equals one minute of latitude.

Lincoln Harvard University

Polite Yes Man Fails to Seize a Chance in Story

Margery's father and mother back the Other Fellow over behalf of a decisive suitor. The Boy, praised for politeness, withdraws as Margery faces a choice. The tale warns parents against over polite upbringing and teaches the value of bold action.

Margery John

Publishers Debate Recovery Act Changes in Washington

Newspaper publishers and officials met in Washington to discuss chances for changes under the Recovery Act. Elisha Hanson, American Newspaper Publishers Association counsel, Dr. Lindsay Rogers, NRA administrator, and Howard Davis, president of the Publishing Association, were shown at the start.

Washington Elisha Hanson American Newspaper Pub Association Lindsay Rogers NRA Howard Davis

Cronin Son Helps Senators in World Series Hopes

In San Francisco Mrs Mary Cronin is praised as guiding her son Joey the youngest major league manager. The piece notes the Washington Senators leader and fans question if the Senators will win the World Series as his broad smile signals confidence. Rosters and context reflect the era and reactions in Moscow and Arkansas snippets accompany.

Mary Cronin San Francisco Joey America Washington Senators

Baseball The First Baseman Puzzle Solution

Puzzle answers reveal a theme around baseball positions and terms. Clues span credit abbr to tree with tough wood and end with a final item noting a famous player Babe Ruth.

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