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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1939
Page
7
The piece urges teaching high schoolers to strip propaganda to its basics and to recognize slogans like Economic Royalist and True Democracy. It argues students should distrust loud leaders promising utopia, learn to analyze political rhetoric, and value individual convictions over crowd adherence.
The piece urges drivers to use chains or anti skid devices during icy or snow covered roads. It praises civic duty of clearing sidewalks and notes the speed of icy condition development outpacing highway crews. It stresses drivers must act to protect themselves and others when weather makes travel dangerous.
Yale's Prof. Lauren E Seeley and the Connecticut Forest and Park Association report a wood stove achieving about 90 percent efficiency through destructive distillation. The stove uses wood as fuel with minimal waste, needing only one or two fillings daily, potentially transforming family woodlots and rural heating.
Germany curbs lead toy soldiers for children citing cost and lead use. Psychologists urge restraint but the motive appears financial and strategic rather than ethical, as the regime doubts the value of war games in shaping youth.
Raymond Clapper notes Robert H. Jackson and Wendell Willkie as intelligent liberal leaders who share core ideals. He argues liberalism must adapt to new dangers, balance freedom with security, and avoid hostile tactics while pursuing common ground.
Bruce Catton reports on FCC concerns that television is not ready as a public service. The Television Committee opposes financing programs by sponsor time, urging RCA to continue bearing development costs until technical issues improve.
Psychologists downplay adolescent romance saying there is little reason for worry. They advise patience and a light approach learning to handle young attraction.
President De Valera proposes rapid peace by war ring nations. He warns against escalation, insisting risks of resistance, mentioning an Irish brick brigade. The statement critiques indoctrination seen in education campaigns and contrasts with American parental views on schooling.
Questions and Answers cover pronunciation of Beau Geste, duties of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, historical food prices, access to the New York World's Fairgrounds, women clergy in 1920 and 1930, and beekeeping ordinances. Answers cite sources and timelines while noting limitations.
McArthur holiday notices list residents visiting relatives in Ohio and nearby states. Names include Bayard Cherry Toledo with Ed Griffiths family, Harold Lowry Columbus, Will Gibbons New Plymouth, J S McKee St Louis, Ray Cox Wellston and L S Cox, Herman Farich Duncan Falls, W J Jones Columbus, Helen Wills Union City Ind., Harold Drake near Dayton, Gary Clark Patricia and Elza King Columbus, Lena Crow Carroll, Heaton Kathryn Columbus, H J Swaim Columbus, Clement Warner Charleston visiting Pearl Clements.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that 18 percent of the body is protein and ongoing protein supply is needed for growth and repair. He notes that fats and carbohydrates are the main fuel, while 10 essential amino acids must come from diet, in foods like eggs milk cheese meat or fish, with shortages common in low income and dieting.
Poet urges leaving troubles behind and welcoming the New Year with cheer. Advice emphasizes doing one's best and facing the day ahead, noting rest after effort and planning for tomorrow. Written by Charles E Sellars from Gloucester, Ohio.
Alabama Polytechnic Institute introduces an honor system with orange and blue lunch stands. Sophomore Tom Rowan set out red apples and signs reading Honor system five cents, trusting students to pay the small price.
Mary Carroll, a London fashion expert, sails on the Moravia toward New York with Vincent absent. Mary and Anna Winters, a quiet governess, are drawn together as danger and whispers of spies shadow the voyage amid a romance rekindling in the stern war seam.
Anna Winters is transformed by Mary Carroll into a radiant figure for a grand entrance. Mary outfits Anna with shimmery lingerie sheer stockings and a Robin Hood dress as Rome burns in the background. Anna feels a rare happiness and longs for a prince as Mary notes Anna must walk in alone later.
Mrs. Floyd Linscott of The Plains hosted a Naomi Bible Class Christmas party. Mrs. George Ochs appointed city treasurer of Glouster to serve the late Mr. Ochs's term. A sports page photo showcased Dr. Walker's Old Timers baseball team from Buchtel featuring 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. William Logan joined Athens Electric Co and lives with Mrs Logan at 94 N Congress St. George Junod and daughters Grace and Rose visited Allentown PA from Washington DC. A German peace delegate urged unity this Christmas. Jack Pickford headlined Burglar by Proxy Fatty Arbuckle starred A Desert Here and Elsie Janis appeared A Regular Girl. New Zealand kiwis cannot fly their feathers resemble coarse hair.
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