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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1934
Page
4
A brief entry from The Athens Messenger references W Cullen Com, Michigan Avenue, and Fifth Avenue Detroit style street addresses. The fragment highlights place names and urban routing details with no clear event or date.
The article argues that doubts about the nation’s freedom exist alongside a strong belief in American institutions. It cites findings of world-scale American power in wealth, resources, production, education, and independence for women, highlighting U S dominance and the spread of prosperity across farms, savings, life insurance, and home ownership.
Citizens conference in Columbus will feature national speakers to discuss the education crisis. The piece argues laymen must understand the plight, noting rising enrollments but declining school services, and urging action to protect free education and future citizenship.
State Secretary Hull appears mild but is masking a calculative move against Roosevelt’s special trade adviser George Peek. Peek, appointed to steer foreign trade with a $100,000 mandate, shifts influence away from Hull’s executive policy line, signaling a power shift within the administration.
Two days after Roosevelt left on a fishing trip the State Department released a supplemental executive order signed before his departure. It barred Mr Peek from interfering with the Executive Policy Committee and implied Peek should not block Hull, granting Hull authority to name a policy committee representative. Inner circles noted influential figures dislike crossing Hull while labeling him not Milquetoast.
The article notes internal discussions at the NRA about radical changes. W Averell Harriman has effectively taken over Johnson's routine in recent weeks as first assistant administrator. Harriman now appears to run the show while Johnson drafts tightly guarded office orders, increasingly secretive and wording more picturesque than before.
Discussion swirls over the NRA with some predicting a gradual decline in importance. The legal division may launch a compliance push and enforcement will focus on specific cases. The administration prefers tempo rized change while industry mobilizes against the Wagner Labor Board Bill, urging stockholders to oppose it to block passage this session.
The White House faced a political setback on the veterans pay restoration bill as the Senate veto effort powered by forecasts. By June 30 the deficit may be a fraction of earlier estimates, with Treasury spending restrained. Berlin money matters look worse with German gold at eight percent of currency and embargoes affecting foreign purchases.
A speaker asserts that women have been a healthy influence in amateur sport and notes the remark is not made to curry feminine votes. The comment frames gender as a constructive force in grassroots athletics and addresses motives behind the statement.
A columnist critiques Jim Farley public remarks to children about politics. He argues Farley dodges blunt truths about public service and job control, urging clearer, harsher lessons on power and the role of politicians in elections.
A caustic, dated column ridicules Senator Fishcake and public service ideals. It mocks Farley and lawmakers who overrode vetoes on soldiers benefits and federal pay cuts, arguing election interests shape action and patriotism becomes political theater. The piece ends noting recurring Fishcake-like figures in Washington.
The speaker argues that vested groups leverage power, from soldiers to federal workers, to pursue benefits. Taxpayers should oppose pork when legislators like Senator Fishcake push wasteful measures. He credits others for honesty but notes political appetites grow with abundance, a lesson not shared by Mr. Farley with schoolchildren.
Meigs County uses river gravel on country roads and secondary highways. The Reedville to Hockingport stretch along the Ohio River is praised as visually sensational and valuable to market gardeners. A tributary drive into Long Bottom under a rock cliff draws attention as an underknown route.
Dr Morris Fishbein describes how microscopes ultra microscopes X ray machines and the basal metabolic apparatus advance medical study and patient care. He notes how basal metabolism tests measure oxygen use after fasting and rest and warns against unsupervised use of thyroid extracts or dinitrophenol which can dangerously raise metabolism and body temperature.
Parents of chronically ill children often blur discipline with pity causing lasting harm. After recovery, mothers may retain pity toward the weak child, sidelining siblings and creating dependency. Experts advise keeping sympathy private, avoiding visible pity, and maintaining steady care without overt sentiment.
A provocative claim equates compulsion of arbitration in labor strikes to actions associated with Hitler, underscoring strong rhetoric about labor rights and authoritarian tactics. The statement frames arbitration as an abuse of power and a threat to workers’ freedoms.
A 65-title survey for the Institute of Arts and Sciences ranks In His Steps by Sheldon as the top seller with 8 million copies, followed by Porter and Twain works and other classics. Nonfiction shows strength with Bellamy Looking Backward and Wells Outline of History, while Pollyanna and The Rosary reach notable sales.
The speaker argues that best seller lists mix good, bad, and middle books and reflect American omnivorous tastes. They note titles like All Quiet on the Western Front and Main Street on the list to challenge claims about taste. Ultimately they conclude lists don’t reliably signify quality or consensus.
An essay reflects on youth and despair, noting that young people can feel overwhelmed by studies and future prospects. It argues that older people, though wiser from defeats, struggle to bridge the gap to guidance, emphasizing that youth must endure hardships and learning through missteps.
Easter crowds filled pews as special programs drew in lapsed attendees. The article notes the church atmosphere brings peace, urges continued worship beyond Easter, and cites April 2, 1944 in Athens.
Mrs V C Dent announced the birth of a son Richard at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Dr H R McVay was re elected superintendent of schools in Athens County. Prof Ralph E Dinsmoor gave an oration at Trimble under the Christian Church auspices. R W Finsterwald prosecuted Otto Adele Garrison's story My Husband. Winifred Black's articles and the Diey Fashion Model ran on The Messenger mag page.
A reminiscence records a Dramatic Club and Oratorical Association gathering between Miami Ohio and Denison. Participants included Miss Julia Baker, Mr. Cherrington, M4 Bethel, S. B. Stewart, Harlan Hoisington, Ho Floyd, Don McVay, Ben Miller, Master Donald Millikan, Charles Woodwe, John Louder, and Carl Ramsey. A qou sang Dixie at the Ley Study Circle at Mrs Rowland’s home. Birthday guest Margaret Lemmon attended with Merna Mills and others. The Athens Opera House hosted the play Excuse Me.
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