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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1933
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists Frederick W Bush as publisher and J Harris as managing editor. It covers population around 100000 across five Ohio counties and notes association memberships, wire services, and advertising offices. Subscription rates are shown: 2 dollars per year in-state, five dollars for ten weeks, and weekly or short-term rates.
An analogy using a freight train shows the danger of excessive caution when bold action could power growth. The Brakeman reveals belief in brakes to prevent backsliding, while a looming demand surge and $40 billion latent buying power in the United States fuel calls for aggressive leadership as 1933 approaches.
The piece argues gossip harms homes and communities more than any single factor. It condemns rumors half truths and scandal as a social curse that erodes happiness and trust and notes both men and women participate in its spread. It laments a loss of thoughtful conversation and calls for freedom from gossip.
The secretary of Howard Scott argues newspapers will die under Technocracy, replaced by radio. The Messenger defends the medium, noting local news, family ties, and community reporting remain essential beyond mere machinery or a new price system.
Raymond Clapper notes that cutting expenses from boom levels is a prime early goal for Roosevelt. Senate leaders favor drastic cuts with new powers. Garner cites monthly deficits near 100 million dollars, with large debts due next year. The piece likens federal borrowing to a homeowner refinancing and warns bankers will assess payment ability before setting interest.
Dorothy Dix argues that the rising restlessness around marriage will yield a saner durable union. She predicts fewer divorces as people choose better mates, learn real personalities, and marry like investing in solid bonds rather than lottery tickets.
A father and mother share a bedtime moment with Billy as he worries about a rail wreck. The mother gently explains the rescue and repair process, easing the boy’s fear. The piece transitions to a Roosevelt era economic note, noting high government spending amid unemployment and private belt-tightening.
Excerpt discusses James Swan a Boston merchant prince and War of 1776 officer who paid off the US debt to France by 1795 yet later spent 22 years in debtor's prison and died in 1830. Also notes the English wryneck snake bird known for twisting its head and hissing. Tomorrow previews a labor problem solved.
A JAMA Hygeia article by Dr Paul D White explains the child heart’s tiny size and rapid beats, the pace maker nerve impulse, and the life changing impact of rheumatic fever and other infections. Family care, nutrition, discipline, and a cheerful religious life help affected children grow into happy, useful adults.
Washington reports that President Hoover's government reorganization proposal, aimed at 58 agencies, faced mounting opposition in the House Expenditures Committee. Chairman Cochran plans to disapprove, sealing the plan's fate as Congress eyes quick economy and a coming Roosevelt administration.
The Messenger Forum celebrates a week of harmony and hopeful living in Albany. Residents, both young and old, exchange smiles and acts of kindness, shedding jealousy, ego, and despair for harmony, help, and hope as they seek a yearlong spirit of generosity and love.
The article details Harry Ge, a former Hillsdale pants presser, who posed as Prince Michael Romanoff. He escaped from custody twice, faced deportation on Ellis Island, avoided ship passage fees, and was arrested in New York after attempting to buy a Fifth Avenue tobacconist’s blend. Detectives escort him from jail toward Island custody.
A dense list of crossword style clues with mixed spellings and errors, crossing references, and partial phrases covering animals, minerals, time, and mythic terms. It presents horizontal and vertical segments, including names, organs, and common nouns, awaiting solution.
Roger J. Jones was named by Mayor C. M. Gill as president pro tem of the Athens city council. He thus automatically became council president in place of Gill, who became mayor after Roush’s resignation. Belford Nelson returned to Valley Mold Iron Corp. at Sharpsville after holidays with his mother and family. Mrs. W. S. Shepherd left for Cleveland after visiting in West State Street with her son-in-law and daughter D. R. Zenner family.
Twenty years ago today the annual meeting of the board of directors was held at the Courthouse. Directors dined at Hotel Berry hosted by Secretary H. H. Haning. Supt. Alex Root of Stewart visited Athens on business. E. C. Woodworth left for Columbus for the General Assembly opening. Thirty four sought elementary teachers certificates and four sought high school certificates at the January exam at the high school building.
The Central Railway of Peru built 1871 to 1891 includes 132 tunnels and bridges. London Zoo sections receive forty pounds of fish daily. The United States hosts about 1 125 tree species. Siberia’s vast evergreen conifer forests form the world’s largest mass.
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