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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1933
Page
4
The Athens Press and Advertiser outlines publication scope covering 100000 readers across Southeastern Ohio including Logan Pomeroy and surrounding communities. It lists subscription rates of 15 cents per week by carrier and annual, six month, and other period options with details for Ohio subscribers.
A historic editorial laments illegal aliens overrunning the United States and claims thousands enter without citizenship papers. It argues many become public charges or criminals while some return home with earnings, warning of lax enforcement and urging action.
An encouraging sign of youth interest in scouting appears across Athens County with a call for a permanent Girl Scout home and a suitable site for Boy Scouts. The piece urges adult guidance, practical action, and broader parental involvement to empower youths and foster self expression through scouting activities.
Athens street planning urges careful tree planting along East State Street to avoid past mistakes. Proposals include placing trees behind sidewalks on private property to reduce curb interference, prevent root damage to walks, and maintain lighting. Officials warn heavy traffic and emphasize keeping street sides clear.
University of Minnesota chemist Prof. Ross A. Gortner warns that coal and oil stocks could vanish within 10 centuries, iron in 280 years, with copper zinc lead and tin depleted even earlier. He cautions consumption rates may accelerate, shortening timelines and leaving a world facing severe energy scarcity.
Dorothy Dix notes a shift in mate preferences from twenty-five years ago to today. A past survey shows women preferred a teetotal, non smoking, churchgoing, educated preacher or professional husband. Modern replies reveal different expectations reflecting changing social norms.
The 1933 questionnaire reveals changing ideals for husbands. Women value fairness, companionship, sociability, willingness to share activities, and ability to entertain. The piece notes men must balance sport with restraint and possess understanding of a woman's heart, or risk marriage difficulties.
A family dinner scene contrasts Ed’s fiery temper with Dick’s steadier spunk. Father urges more resilience in Dick while Ed acts out, then returns to calm. The piece pivots to reflections on progress, society, and the perilous tone of a looming technological epoch. It critiques mass appetite for change and hints at social concerns from Lambasting to G. A. R. veterans and roads of progress.
Dr Morris Fishbein outlines pneumonia care emphasizing diet of liquids rest hydration and water intake. He stresses competent physician supervision oxygen therapy serums and timely remedies tailoring to organism type with Type 1 pneumonia yielding best results.
A club event hosted by Mrs. Edward Schloss and Mrs. Robert Wood featured a lor party at Schloss home on West State Street. Miss Mary Ellen Wood greeted guests as high score trophies went to Mrs. D. R. Zenner and Mrs. Thur man L. Morgan.
Twenty years ago today attorney M. Johnson and Mr. George Whipple attended the State Poultry Show in Columbus. Dr. W. A. Matheny of Ohio State University spoke at the Fourth Annual Convention of the Ohio State Bee Keepers Association in Columbus. The column includes local anecdotes about family discussions and moral courage among children, contrasting temperaments and broaching accountability.
Washington column outlines Senator Hull's bill to have the Reconstruction Finance Corporation lend up to 1 billion dollars at 3 percent to hard pressed farmers to pay mortgage interest and taxes. Advocates say it would ease two year hardship, lower mortgage rates and prevent foreclosures while protecting schools and local communities. Skeptics warn against turning debt relief into a broad subsidy or revolution against taxation and credit systems.
The column notes the so called eternal light set by patriots in New York after the armistice has burned out. It jokes that the flame lasted longer than the peace Americans fought for and pokes fun at wartime symbols and politicians. It also references other quips about Floyd rewards and rustic humor.
The county outlines a debt payment plan listing numerous local businesses and individuals connected to Athens in a historic financial notice. The document names companies, shops, and residents tied to the county’s obligations as it schedules repayment steps.
The Pennsylvania Railroad asks the Ohio Public Utilities Commission to drop the Cambridge to Marietta Marietta Valley Junction passenger trains one per day each way except Sunday. The carrier cites competition from private cars and buses as making service unprofitable and burdensome. A hearing is scheduled before the commission on February 28.
In San Francisco on January 16, Selma Alt testified that her new husband, marine engineer Fred Alt, locked himself in the bathroom after their wedding and refused to come out. He remained inside until the court granted the annulment.
Columbus January 1 2000 report on commercial drivers receiving medals for safe driving and the need for patience and skill in daily motorist practice. O W Merrell urges operators to apply driving fundamentals, vehicle maintenance, and regard for others to reduce accidents.
Question on Edison Horizontal 1 asks what France defaulted. 7 Hebrew measure of capacity. 10 Was furious. 13 Large tawny cat like mammal. 14 Seed bag. 15 Male sheep. 17 Touchstones. 19 Tomock. 21 Sheaf. 22 Soup container. 23 Folding bed. 24 Sun god. 25 Hastened. 26 Who opened the box containing human ills. 28 Work of art. 29 Deity. 30 Geld.
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