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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1939
Page
4
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The piece argues fathers from all wealth levels spend heavily to stage debutante events. It notes prideful, tense efforts by families to dress and entertain, and suggests even modest gatherings involve costly outfits, decor, and orchestras while defending the fathers’ motives and shared satisfaction.
A reader argues against the view that Americans are entirely "happy-go-lucky" in all respects. The note defends trust in people while calling for cautious scrutiny of plausible swindlers like Musica, noting banks and businesses alone cannot police all relations. The piece praises the trait but warns against overreach.
The piece argues extending mine sealing in Southeastern Ohio will benefit agriculture with clean water, boost local economies, and restore scenery. It highlights reforestation, wildlife revival, recreation areas, and ongoing conservation projects as several communities embrace the plan for long term gains.
An appeals judge reversed a decision awarding Dr. Jesse Citron twelve thousand dollars against comedian W C Fields. Citron was reported sour on the judge.
John T. Flynn argues the WPA scandal pins blame on President Franklin D. Roosevelt and urges a complete overhaul of relief with local funding, a professional civil service staffed by experts, and national administration funded by taxation to avoid political misuse.
In a Forum letter, H. T. DeWees of New Marshfield thanks Athens County neighbors for Christmas kindness. The elderly writer, nearly blind and living alone, recalls meals, support from friends, and gratitude toward his local community and organizations for care and moral support.
In 1938 Mrs Joseph P Kennedy stood as a model of American family life abroad. As ambassadorial duties took her husband to Britain, she organized the Kennedy clan, promoting a picture of American home life that contradicted Hollywood stereotypes and impressed European press and society.
A collection of practical Q and A covering engine idling fuel use dog feeding and the Boys Town community. It notes idle gasoline use seldom under a gallon per hour and explains bone safety for dogs. It also describes Boys Town founded by Father Flanagan near Omaha Nebraska with 320 acres and capacity for 200 boys.
A reader from Athens laments wasted radio content and urges directing broadcasts to inform and uplift. He cites indifferent songs and trivial recitations, arguing for thoughtful programming amid wealth of culture and voice.
Harrisburg report says the Pennsylvania Historical Commission leads a movement to preserve the old covered bridge with cooperation from the State Department of Highways. The effort aims to protect a regional landmark and maintain historic transportation heritage.
The editor notes that questions should be addressed to the Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 13th St Washington D C. Legal and medical advice cannot be given nor extended research undertaken.
Lunar and mutual aspects forecast problems and uncertainties. Secrets and deceit threaten, with possible lawsuits and strife unless vigilance and sagacity counter fraud. Friends may falter, birthdays face disharmony, and a child born today could be clever but prone to trouble without early discipline.
The article notes pythons can weigh about 300 pounds and reach 30 feet, while burrowing snakes are about 5 inches long and as thick as a toothpick. It describes snakes inhabiting tropical lands to Iceland and living in forests deserts seas ponds swamps and on trees underground and at the surface.
On Kent's Island in the Bay of Fundy the herring gulls trample the growing tree tops, allowing a man to walk atop the unusually thick branches.
Homer T. Hayward of Colorado caught a robin in midair while fly casting on the North Platte River. The incident showcases a rare bird on the wing encounter during fishing activity on the river.
A humorous George Clark caption echoes a parent quip about raising a daughter with music dance and art before planning a Europe trip to prepare her for life and marriage in a witty social moment.
Sally Blair accepts Corey Porter's ring amid a memory-haunted life. Dan Reynolds remains distant as Sally clings to thrills and public glamour. Her father frets over a rushed engagement while Sally hides her lingering ache for Reynolds. Corey plans a Lake Placid ski party to seal their social ascent.
Notices cover deaths, moves, and events across Southeastern Ohio. Mrs Pickett dies at 16 Mill Street three years after her husband. Dr. and Mrs Brown and two sons move to Medina. Miss Mary Etta Atkinson hosts New Year party in Carbon Hill. Mrs Baker scores high at New Year bridge in Nelsonville. Gordon home in Middleport destroyed by fire. Soldiers listed as arriving at base hospital include Glen Jones Athens Clarence Brooks Logan Ernest Beard Glouster Raymond Gaynor Beverly. Domestic science begins at Glouster High School with Miss Gladys Danford in charge. Glouster wrestler E F Skinner defeats Waldeck Johnson at the Opera House. Calvin Coolidge inaugurated governor of Massachusetts. Mrs O G Jordan fractures left arm at 46 Mill Street.
The article explains three main massage types used by scientific masseurs: stroking squeezing and percussion. Superficial stroking calms and aids sleep while deep stroking improves venous and lymphatic flow and relaxes muscles. Deep strokes are directed toward the body center and should be time limited. A bridge annotation notes the Delaware River suspension bridge in Philadelphia with a 1750 foot span.
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