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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1939
Page
5
The author argues for a high school course to expose propaganda and teach students to identify slogans like Economic Royalist and Social Justice. They warn against blindly following leaders and urge youth to analyze political rhetoric to avoid future economic and social harm.
In heavy snow and ice drivers must fit anti skid devices or chains as sidewalks are cleared by citizens. Even top drivers protect passengers and property when highways are dangerous. Icy conditions develop quickly and road crews need time to respond.
Yale University chemist Professor Lauren E. Seeley and the Connecticut Forest and Park Association are credited with a wood stove that achieves about 90 percent efficiency. The device uses destructive distillation to convert wood carbon into charcoal and gas, burning with minimal waste and reducing fuel needs to one or two fillings a day. A cord of hardwood reportedly equals near a ton of hard coal in value, promising revived woods and home fuel independence, especially in cold regions.
Germany curtails war toy production citing cost and lead shortage. Psychologists’ advice cited, but motive tied to wartime needs rather than sentiment. The piece notes youths would learn from such play, while the regime emphasizes a different path.
Raymond Clapper notes Robert H. Jackson and Wendell Willkie share core liberalism while differing in tactics. He cites their stances on liberty, private enterprise, and opposition tactics, praising their mutual defense of democracy and urging liberals to apply their philosophy locally.
Washington commentary on TV development reports FCC objections to RCA sponsorship allow- ance, noting TV too immature for public service. It cites British subsidies and low early adoption, estimates set costs and near-term delays. The piece parries with light jokes about puppy love and Irish brick brigades in the era's tone.
Questions answer in a Chicago style Q and A column covers pronunciation of Beau Geste, duties of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, historical food prices in 1899, access to the New York World's Fairgrounds, count of women clergy in 1920 and 1930, and bee keeping ordinances near neighbors.
Holiday notes list residents visiting relatives during Christmas and New Year. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Cherry of Toledo visiting Ed and Mrs. Griffith. Bill Lambert in Huntington. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lowry of Columbus with Charles E. Lowry. Will Gibbons of New Plymouth in McArthur. Wilbur Wallace with parents in Uniontown. J. S. McKee visiting relatives in St Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cox entertaining at Christmas dinner with Zoa Davis and L. S. Cox. John L. Weber visiting Cleveland relatives. Herman Earich of Duncan Falls with Levi Trainer. Judge and Mrs. W. J. Jones in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hook in Union City Indiana visiting Helen Wills. Dr. Harold Drake with parents near Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Clark and Patricia with Elza King at Lena Crow’s Christmas in Carroll. Heaton family with Kathryn visiting Ted Kuntz in Columbus. Jack Swaim in Columbus with H. J. Swaim. Clement Warner of Charleston visiting Pearl Clements.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that body protein fuels growth and repair, with 18 percent of body weight as protein. Digestive steps in stomach and pancreas break down protein into amino acids, of which 10 are nutritionally essential. A New York study links low income and weight loss to protein deficiency and inadequate intake.
A short verse urges leaving troubles behind and stepping into the new year with cheer. It offers encouragement to persevere, face fate, and prepare for the next day's work, signed by Charles E. Sellars of Gloucester, Ohio.
Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute adopts an honor system as sophomore Tom Rowan sets up orange and blue lunch stands. He places large red apples and signs reading honor system five cents to buy the fruit on campus.
On the Moravia sailing to America Mary Carroll, a London fashion expert, prepares to transform Anna Winters into a striking debutante for a formal voyage dinner. Vincent Gregg's absence haunts Mary as she recalls their Paris meeting and faces potential danger abroad.
Anna Winters prepared to enter a ballroom alone wearing a Robin Hood dress, a shimmery gown, and Mary Carroll’s lingerie as she faced a moment of radiant happiness. The governess and stylist shared a quiet, poignant bond amid a scene of Parisian dreams and unspoken futures.
Mrs. Floyd Linscott of The Plains hosted the Naomi Bible Class Christmas party. Mrs. George Ochs was named city treasurer of Glouster to serve the late husband’s term, per May or Malcolm Penman. A sports photo features Dr. Walker's Old Timers team from Buchtel with players including James Bunting Ben Wagner Joe Taylor William Taylor Ed Smathers and others.
Miss Frances Hunker played piano at a Knights of Pythias party in Pomeroy while William Logan and wife resided at 94 N Congress St after he joined Athens Electric Co. George Junod and daughters Carrie Grace Rose visited Allentown from Washington with Grace and Rose joining family in Pennsylvania. A peace delegation message urged unity during Christmas. Movie listings include Jack Pickford in Burglar by Proxy Fatty Arbuckle in A Desert Hero and Elsie Janis in A Regular Girl. The kiwi bird is flightless with hairlike feathers.
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