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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
6
Dorothy Dix argues unselfishness ruins lives by draining strength from individuals and turning them into petty tyrants. She cites business and family as prime arenas where self sacrifice harms both giver and recipient, transforming husbands into burdens and wives into peevish nags.
The average man entering marriage expects to give and take in matrimony like a business. He provides clothing and outings, shares child-rearing duties, and takes on home chores, giving his wife her share of the perks without question.
The passage portrays a domineering husband who expects obedience and control, spends lavishly on himself, and treats his wife as subservient, implying a relationship of imbalance and neglect. The imagery contrasts his self-fashioning with her degraded appearance.
Unselfish mothers are held up as saints for their continual self sacrifice. They prioritize their children's needs, bake multiple cakes, and work hard in the kitchen to ensure the family can spend money freely and maintain well kept appearances.
The passage argues that self centered mothers failing to demand effort from children create selfish, undisciplined individuals who struggle in life. It claims half of failures and divorces stem from unselfish mothering, stressing the impact of upbringing on outcomes.
Dorothy Dix warns that commendable virtue can become a vice if pursued to excess urging balance and caution in personal conduct and public behavior.
J Smith Damron a 24 year Chautauqua lecturer spoke to Athens juniors and seniors on The Potter and His Clay. He demonstrated vase making including an Egyptian water jug and explained china tests using Whitehouse china from the Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson administrations.
Mary Margaret McBride profiles Courier Service run by Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Jennings offering guided tours of New York. Harvard Yale PhD guides, multilingual options, and specialty tours for children, teachers, and gourmets.
Public installation of officers of the White Shrine of Jerusalem drew 91 attendees from Athens and nearby towns including Logan Nelsonville Murray City Middleport Pomeroy and others. New high priestess Mrs Adda Hohenadel of Nelsonville and numerous officers were installed plus appointed officers and solo performances followed by tea.
Grace Harris Angell wife of last July was honored at a bridge shower Tuesday evening at 19 South Lancaster Street. Gifts from friends were presented and attendees played bridge before a late lunch. First prize went to Eleanor Minister and second to Leona Hughes. Hostesses were Norma Leslie and Nettie Brown with Mrs. Shirley.
Mr. William Prescot Fouts and Mrs. Shepherd and Mr. D R Zenner host guests from Willoughby. Miss Gara Farrar of Morgantown West Virginia returns after Easter with her sister Mrs George Blake and Teddye from Baltimore. Mrs F H Eccles and Miss Bertha W McVay come home after Florida stay. Mrs Harold Taylor Holliday's Cove visits James Woodworth home.
A bridge shower was hosted Wednesday evening by Miss Eileen Rauch for Mrs. Clarence Billets at the Rauch home on South Court Street. Guests played three tables of bridge, with high score won by Mrs. Billets. Blue and white decor, ice cream nests with chocolate sauce, and small cakes accompanied pastel decorations. Guests included Miss Elizabeth Foley, Miss Irma Betts, Miss Anna Mae Mower, Miss Pauline Jones, Miss Betty Jones, Mrs. Harold Taylor, Holidays Cove, Miss Esther Roberts, Miss Verna Danford, Miss Jean Rauch, plus out of town guest Miss Bess Lamoreaux from Muskegon. Miss Betty Jones assisted with serving.
The wedding of Miss Maxine Williams to Mr James Pilcher was announced by the bride’s parents. The ceremony occurred December 17 1933 at Catlettsburg Kentucky. Both attended Ohio University with active campus involvement. They plan to reside at 2% Main Street McArthur after April 16. Mr Pilcher is affiliated with McArthur Savings and Loan Co.
Dr. L E Ash of Ohio University will preside over a discussion titled High School Sociology at the ninth annual program of the Ohio Sociological Society to be held at Ohio State University Columbus Friday and Saturday. Several other district attendees plan to participate.
Cless Class of the Presbyterian Church hosted a noon luncheon for 36 at Hillcrest Inn to honor Mrs. Jesse Bessire of Laurel Nebraska, sister of Dr. Edith Beecher, and Mrs. Ray Palmer of Barnesville, daughter of Mrs. George H. Cless. Flowers and corsages accented the event. Out of town guests included Mrs. Russell Rupp of Cleveland and Miss Margaret Nilis and Miss Ray Nilis of Burkitt, Pa.
Proceeds from the comedy Culture in a Madhouse to be presented at Athens High School tonight and Friday will support child health work in Athens County. Mrs. T. M. Wolfe, chairwoman of the Athens County Child Health and Protection Committee, notes many children need tonsil and adenoid operations, glasses, and dental care. The committee thanks Kiwanis for sponsorship and Rotary for assistance. the all-Athens show was polished up at dress rehearsal Wednesday night.
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