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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
4
Dorothy Dix argues men and women remain perpetual riddles to each other. She notes men park their brains when choosing wives, highlighting mismatched marriages and how appearances and wiles shape judgments. Before and after marriage contrasts in affection and companionship are described with sharp social observations.
The Athens Messenger Bash details publication as a weekday paper issued Saturday with coverage across five Southeastern Ohio counties by air location. It lists publishers Charles H eatsing Renter and Frederick W, notes memberships in press associations, and provides rate information including one year $4.50 and four weeks 50 cents.
The piece recounts Joshua Norton a British immigrant who arrived in 1819 and became self styled Emperor of the United States in 1857 with Protector of Mexico duties He issued decrees summoned Lincoln and Davis and sought Victoria hand His odd reign ended with his death in 1880 Tomorrow preview mentions The Midest Texas Longhorn
Smith-Hughes teachers from Athens County met at R R Barker’s home to outline a Future Farmers of America program. C N Jones listed the F F A purposes and qualification levels from Green Hand to American Farmer with requirements for leadership, discipline, and scholarship. Attendees included J L McKitrick and S C Hartman with spouses from Chesterhill and Athens.
The United States invites European nations to Washington to discuss war debt revision tied to currency stabilization. Hoover and Roosevelt favor linking debt relief to global monetary stabilization, criticizing tariff boosts and urging gold standard restoration for debtor nations. Officials say currency stability depends on reducing war debts owed to the United States.
The piece argues that refunding past rural assessments from the gasoline tax fund creates unequal treatment between rural landowners and town residents. It notes the broad funding base for gasoline tax and questions diverting funds from road improvements to reimburse country landowners while town taxpayers have funded paving and frontage costs. It calls for uniform policy and highlights inequities.
The Ohio Senate heard a proposed license law for drivers and vehicle owners. Farm groups and business leaders urged a state patrol, arguing annual costs could be offset by fines and recovered property. Supporters claim safety and deterrence would rise as motorists obey laws beyond town limits.
The Ohio University students present first of a series of quality plays at Memorial Auditorium. Directors and cast are local to Athens and rely on skilled coaches to deliver substantial stage offerings. SE Ohio audiences are urged to support college dramatics as New York moves toward repeal talk of Prohibition intensifies.
A reflective piece questions why a husband spends on luxury yet rejects affection and tenderness. It argues the true love a wife wants is simple warmth and compliments rather than material gifts. The piece portrays a husband stuck in a paradox of generosity and emotional distance.
Eighty officers and members of the Woman's Benefit Association held a dinner at the Colonial honoring Mrs. Pierce deputy of Cleveland. Miss Angela Woods and Mrs. John Kilpatrick performed readings. City social circle details include travel and visits among Cleveland residents and Jackson guests.
Twenty years ago Ohio University defeated Mariota College as Captain Gibson and Blaine Goldsberry hit key late field goals to seal the win. Interest in revival services at First Methodist Church grows with Copeland Chorus leading song, Odd Fellows lodge installs new officers, and Prof. and Mrs. H. R. Pierce return from a Lyceum trip to Cleveland and Ashtabula.
The article notes Rome endured many earthquakes but cites historians who doubt widespread ruin from barbarian invasions between the fifth and ninth centuries. It argues that some palaces and temples credited to barbaric destruction may have fallen due to quakes rather than invaders.
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains undulant fever Malta and Mediterranean fever history, identifying milk as the main transmission medium. He notes pasteurization's role, discusses goats versus cattle milk spread, and describes gradual onset with symptoms weeks after infection.
Sally grows up harboring two phobias from fear-aware parents and inherits bigoted views from both sides. The piece outlines how parental fear and prejudice shape a child’s feelings toward animals and people, leaving Sally deprived of sympathy and protection for animals and biased against others.
The piece examines Huey Long's ties with Senate progressives, noting mixed emotions about his methods but overall acknowledgment of his effectiveness. It describes liberal support against cloture, respect for his intellect and energy, and questions about future power dynamics within the group.
The piece notes objection by Colorado taxpayers to an instruction titled elog dancing for boys included in an agricultural course. It mentions extracurricular disruption concerns and a clash of cultural expectations between Russia and the United States, with references to primaries and a controversial horse race incident involving jocks and hidden batteries.
A cryptic style crossword listing across and down clues with definitions. Entries include an actor chain to tantalize harbor mongrel tithe the rainbow wit portico guided supposed or thought to be wayside hotel exists mountain pass upright shaft exclamation.
Caysville residents hosted guests including Mr and Mrs pa t sons Joe Bob and Janice at Majer Karicofe home. Several women attended a party at iat Bean with Alta Pierce Ina Mooreheag. Local visits continued with Ruth Photog Francis Hospital Eliza Coleman Nel Smarr Ward Cunningham and Garnet Bret. Christy home hosted a Grange meeting with attendees from here.
The United States Civil Service Commission invites applications for an assistant keeper at the National Zoological Park in Washington. Six months of experience in car park or menagerie while in sound physical formation is required. Salary is 1320 dollars yearly with deductions. Applications close February 23.
The Stars on the day foretell lively development of plans and projects, promotion, and recognition for employment. Auguries point to long-crystallized hopes, new ventures, and the rise of those in power. A child born under this star is industrious and may attain high status through talent, noted as a poet.
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