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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1932
Page
4
An Athens area paper lists subscription prices and local notice practices for obituaries and cards of thanks. It notes carrier and mail rates and regional association affiliations.
Rodney Dutcher reports the Bonus Army remains in Washington as Congress adjourns. About 11,000 to 22,000 veterans occupy the capital, with 2–3 thousand accepting early bonus payments while new arrivals come daily. Leaders seek direction amid rising heat and food issues, with calls for leadership from Waters Pace and others, and hopes of a broader unemployed movement or a new party.
Dr Morris Fishbein describes an American sleeping sickness epidemic circa 1920. The illness begins with drowsiness and vision issues, can progress to stupor or agitation, and may relapse after long sleep. Prognosis varies, with tremors or Parkinsonian movement possible and incomplete recovery common. Treatments include drugs, hot baths, massage, and occupational therapy.
The writer argues Ohioans need more leisure facilities and affordable trips to parks along Lake Alma and the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers. A non political conservation department with modest funding could convert waste land in Southeastern Ohio into parks and recreation centers, ensuring residents have local access rather than traveling to other states.
The new South Bridge near Athens promises safety and improved access for University of Ohio facilities, State Hospital, and thousands of weekly motorists. State, county, and railroad cooperation funded a project integral to state properties, with city lighting and traffic management plans for President Street.
The Hebbardsville Presbyterian church endures as a century old rural fixture facing modern changes. Its strong weathered presence, among oaks and a renowned country cemetery in Southeastern Ohio, reflects deep traditions and a stable community faith that continues to guide future growth.
The article traces U S policy since 1916 shifting from noninvolvement to active government stake in business. It notes the Shipping Board, Reconstruction Finance Corp, farm relief, and Home Loan System expanding federal commitment to more than 17 trillion in today’s figures, surpassing private bank totals.
Covington Kentucky men form an alimony club with eleven charter members planning jubilee initiation nights. Club motto proclaims freedom from the matrimonial sea. A quirky society note from a decade ago.
The report notes 1200 boys at Lancaster Industrial School with 209 having intemperate fathers and 22 intemperate mothers. The Athens Commercial Club hosted a large social for Ohio University students, led by C B Henderson A O Sloane B O Skinner and Miss Ida Bowser. E R Lash Jr went to Columbus and Magnetic Springs. The Ohio Legislature approved 25000 and Columbus added 50000 to celebrate Columbus becoming state capital. County Surveyor H Hibbard of Mineral said his farm was damaged by Sunday’s storm.
Editor notes that unsigned letters lack publication. A reader recounts a Athens man’s Very True column praising sound sense and questions who funds and directs recent unrest. He recalls a 1950s Ohio University visit by a Doctor of Sociology from the East and her probing about strikes, unions, and potential Soviet influence.
An Athens reader urges city officials to bar bathers from the Hocking River at Harold Bridge and to stop dangerous car parking. He cites filthy water from upstream packing-house waste and reports typhoid fever nearby. Tourists note the scene as crowds collect on the narrow bridge.
The editor prints an opinion from an “Old Timer” of Nelsonville arguing that high wages and union actions doomed Hocking Valley mines. He claims operators own losses and debt harmed workers, urging equality and shared rights to live. He blames mine operators for closures and notes wartime hatred pales beside labor strife in Nelsonville July 23.
A poem-narrative laments pirates of old no longer raid for gold. The speaker imagines raiding far Ho Ang Ho by Chinese rivers for treasure but learns the last Chinese pirate is caught. Dreams of rich loot fade as rent remains due and humdrum life resumes.
A devotional line urges strength and courage, citing Joshua 1 9. It reminds readers not to fear or be dismayed because God accompanies them wherever they go.
Psychologists explore why children lose confidence and self respect, noting how adults often dismiss junior insight. A twelve year old Mary illustrates how parental and elder behavior can erode a child's sense of truth, prompting defensiveness and covert inferiority.
Florenz Ziegfeld has died leaving a severe blow to his famed theatrical productions. Friends in theater circles extend sympathy to his young wife and daughters as the obituary notes his significant impact on stage craft. Mrs Anna Jonikas reportedly examined a money making device by Dusan Zekik and invested. others put in large sums. The piece closes with a quip about credulity in human nature.
Retired heavyweight champ Gene Tunney contemplates a U S Senate bid in Connecticut. James A Farley calls Tunney qualified, noting his ring fame, war service and judgment while stressing he would run as an energetic American, not as a retired champion.
Me Green, leader of the American Federation of Labor, advocates unemployment insurance and a six hour day five days a week. He argues these reforms could provide all essentials and allow workers a more leisure filled life.
Three young Germans travel from Berlin toward Chicago in a casual transatlantic flight. The anecdotal journey showcases youthful explorers taking weeklong air travel in the era.
Report details Captain Wolfgang Von Gronau planning the third Germany to Iceland flight. Intensive Arctic efforts by a German American expedition push toward a summit with cave refuges as helicopters enable peak to peak hops. Observations note 941 US bank closings this year and discuss banking safety comparisons with Europe and Canada.
The World Disarmament Conference adjourns till next autumn with Germany and Russia opposed. Russia seeks at least a one third cut in armaments while Germany demands equal military defense rights. The nation argues safety comes from building air and submarine fleets rather than expanding the army and navy.
PUNCH cartoon commentary depicts Uncle Sam observing Europe’s debt attitude with the skyful phrase. The image comments on Europe’s intent to welch on war debts and signals a critical view in British lingo. Continuation appears on Page 9.
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