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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1934
Page
4
Historic note lists publication details for The Athens Messenger including publisher Frederick W Bush and Gordon K Bush, editors, circulation areas in five counties, memberships, and old subscription rates with postal classifications and offices.
The upcoming Senate session tests President Roosevelt as administration forces clash over revenue, recovery, and repeal. Democrats and Republicans split on key issues including NRA, silver purchase, tax loopholes, and recovery funding. House support for Roosevelt remains strong with revenue bills and new spending likely approved.
The Columbia University president notes the press wields unequalled influence through news selection. He warns news may outrun truth and urges editors to pursue accuracy and clear language, while condemning vulgarity and urging responsibility to inform without alienating readers.
European governments praise mothers and large families to raise future manpower for armed forces. France Germany and Italy push incentives and subsidies to urge marriage and childbearing, framing it as social honor while acutely planning for higher conscription needs.
Dorothy Dix counsels Alice to stop nagging and let her husband keep his den as he wishes. She argues the home should balance, noting many men drift from wives who control space, and suggests focusing on the rest of the house while accepting his clutter as his comfort, even telling Alice to savor what she has.
Ten years ago the Kiwanians planned the first Daughter's Night at Dr. H. T. Phillips's suggestion. Mr and Mrs J B Schimmel hosted a golden anniversary party for Mr and Mrs J R Goodman.
Twenty years ago at the Coolville M E Sunday School children in the Christmas program included Mary Til ton Gertrude Roberts Pauline Custer John Aiken Hazel Kincade Newell Hume Clarence Dolan Beulah Harper Frances Smith Ralph Congo Stanley Griffin Josephine Moore Minnie Welling and Joseph Baker.
A child nurse scolds Patsy while a doll is destroyed during a scene about parental growth and state incentives. The piece cites government bonuses for births in Germany Italy and broader European campaigns including mass weddings bachelor taxes and maternal praise with Mussolini praising mothers.
The cartoon explains why 12 inches of snow equals about one inch of rain due to air content and expansion. It then humorously critiques the calendar, calculating a complex leap year surplus and declaring January 1, 1934, begins 38 minutes and 42 seconds past 5 p.m. New Year’s Eve 1933. Tomorrow: Running For Three Centuries.
Dr Morris Fishbein emphasizes regular bowel movements in children to prevent constipation. He notes infant stool frequency varies and depends on feeding type, diet, and training. Proper hydration, balanced diet, and avoiding early laxative habits are advised to prevent habitual constipation.
During a home scene a mother instructs Patsy Jones on table manners amid talk of soup and vegetables. She scolds noises and spills, praises proper etiquette, and demonstrates polite eating while Patsy reacts with curiosity and small mischief.
An article notes reduced prison crowding due to fewer liquor convictions and a lenient prohibition policy. Prison totals drop from 23,000 to 16,000 as bootlegger influx slows and new facilities ease loads.
A narrator notes a child eats barley, warns against picking at grain, and shifts to plans for a walk. The emphasis is on quiet meals, finishing food, and patience as the parent reflects that manners aren’t urgent for a three year old.
A cryptic set of crossword style clues listing across and down hints for a popular writer with entries including military terms and geographic notes. The puzzle mixes language definitions with references to literary figures and historical terms.
Pearl A. Miller of Athens proposes buying 100 empty Sugar Creek houses near Route 50 and No. 212 switch, repairing them, and selling on contract with deed bonds. The plan would create a suburban village with frontage on the highway and acreage, offering homeowners a path to ownership and long term stability. The project would rely on government purchase, relocation, and ongoing community facilities.
Albany reporters announce the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William H. Battrell of Albany R. D. No. 1 on Sunday Dec. 31. The baby is named Alice Joan with grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jones of New Marshfield and W. E. Battrell of Albany.
The lunar aspects predict delays and frustrations in daily affairs. Transactions may concentrate on hidden mergers, rings or secret orders. Elderly figures or institutions could add to the depression, while a birthday year may bring limited progress except in secretive dealings. Notable nativity: Henry Steinway.
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