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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
4
Advertisement lists memberships and national representatives then details mail and carrier subscription rates in Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton and Washington Counties with yearly six month ten week and weekly options and extra postage elsewhere by request.
The piece reflects on marriage, bachelor instincts, and gender dynamics. It argues husbands hide impulses from wives while wives sense them and civilize men, noting many betrayals are superficial and quickly fanned back home. It presents a cynical view of married life and gender roles.
Dr. James E. West designates December 12 to 18 as Boys Life Week to stress reading as a leisure activity for boys. He notes the Handbook for Boys has sold over 5.7 million copies since 1910 and highlights the Boys Life magazine he edits as central to Scouts' literary culture.
The article urges local families to donate to Christmas baskets for Athens and nearby towns. It highlights shortages faced by nearly two scare families and many others with no extra funds for gifts or food. It calls for toys, Salvation Army kettle donations, and support for groups making Christmas meaningful.
Paris faces a shift as mask and hood fashion items once popular in the United States lose traction in the style market. Local boutiques report slower sales and changing consumer tastes.
A quirky collage cites surreal claims about synthetic eggs from fish and Nazi breakfast ideas. It notes a Lake Michigan diver who survived a 420 foot plunge and seeks stock plunging gear adaptation. The piece comments on a pig tail curl controversy and Miss Young America’s inquiry into pigtail styling. It also mentions Dizzy Dessie’s stance on Franco-American ties. relations are described as stronger than ever.
Raymond Clapper notes a healthy opposition needs leadership free of personal ambition. Gov. George D. Aiken denies presidential plans while prompting rival interest. party figures debate Landon Hoover tensions as 1940 rumors swirl.
In Washington insiders urge increased federal outlays to lift the economy from the Depression. They expect a new spending program, with private housing boosting activity, while the administration may endorse larger debt. Attorney General Homer Cummings prepares amendments to the National Firearms Act amid expected opposition to fingerprinting buyers.
The article notes Senator Capper proposes a federal law on marriage and divorce amid political commentary. It also mentions a 13 month year advocate appearing in California at an inventors congress and signals economic upturns shifting from expected business cycles to a China driven boom.
An article on fostering warmth in conversation. It advises smiling first then showing real interest by talking about the other's hobbies or concerns, asking questions, and letting the other person lead. Remember Matthew Arnold's line that the best topic is what your companion is most interested in to make friends widely.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that syphilis reaching the spinal system causes locomotor ataxia or tubes dorsalis, typically appearing 5 to 15 years after infection without proper treatment. Symptoms include nerve disturbances, pain, numbness, tingling, and unsteady gait, with serious loss of coordination in late stages. The Wassermann test helps confirm syphilis amid abdominal or intestinal pain misdiagnoses.
A campus charity drive at Ohio University collected soups fruits and vegetables and distributed them to Athens area organizations and needy families in the Hocking Valley. A winter night kept many from a two piano concert by Jesse Peters and Ralph Zirkle at Ewing Auditorium. Quilt making by Girl Reserves supported Christmas service. The high school science club met with three reports on Nitrates The Leaf as a Food Factory and How I Built My Airplane.
Twenty years ago Halifax endured one of the era’s worst disasters as a French munitions ship exploded in the harbor. The blast killed two thousand and injured five thousand, leaving twenty thousand homeless in the city and suburbs. Mac Bethel, son of Mr and Mrs A S Bethel, enlisted in the navy at Cleveland. A government job ad sought two thousand workers at 32 cents an hour with overtime, offering barracks and meals, accepting both white and colored men, and excluding aliens. Mr Clifford Cornell of Charleston spent days with his parents.
Miss Louise Fulton of Athens visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Fulton. Otto Swartz of Garden and Clarence Creamer hosted guests Saturday night. Mrs Floyd Williams and baby visited her Huntington family. Ralph Harris and Stanley Harris joined Mr and Mrs B E Angell and William Harris in Athens. Mrs Wayne Harris and baby returned from Sheltering Arms Hospital. J J Sweeny of Athens spent days with Fred Blazier. Leonard Williams stayed with brother Fred Williams in Dutch Ridge Sunday. Dr and Mrs Emmett Moore of Newark visited Fred Moore. John Meeks and Mazie Meeks with Ruth Meeks traveled to Worthington to see Mrs Boyd Sloan recovering from major operation. Joe Chappel of Mansfield visited his parents. Guy Webb and children spent Thanksgiving with Clifford Ruth. George Coe Marian Coe Mary Williams Willis Johnson and Anna Williams visited Leo Williams Saturday evening. Ralph Guthrie and baby daughter were guests of Carl Babcock in Portland. Mrs Lewis Buell hosted the Art and Thimble Club Thursday. Zella Blazier stayed with Albert Carsey in Lancaster.
Bob Barry and Melissa Lane witness a desert valley rite as a brown village prepares a human sacrifice. Barry bluffing as sun god messenger, persuades the chief to halt bloodshed and substitute nonlethal ritual, freeing maidens and ending the rite. The scene ends with hope for peace as dawn lights the canyon.
A day of conflicting auguries with both gain and prosperity and signs of sudden moves and sorrow. Be tactful with superiors as inheritance or trust could bring unexpected wealth. Those born on this day face contradictory circumstances and a practical, studious child may lean toward the occult.
Governor Davey announces extended holiday for state workers with offices closed Dec 24 and 31 plus Christmas New Year holidays and ensuing Sundays.
In Lorain Ohio a gunman halted Miss Flora Sabhiers and Richard De Long as they walked in the woods. He robbed them of $100 and took their shoes saying they would not be able to follow soon.
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