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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1938
Page
4
Dayton styled notice listing subscription prices for Athens and surrounding counties. Rates include One Year 64.50 Six Months 2.50 Ten Weeks 1.00 and weekly 15 cents with carrier and mail options. Also notes memberships and publishing details for the Athens Messenger.
The piece argues revolutions rely on two tactics hate campaigns and force. It contrasts Soviet Italy and Nazi methods with U S patterns, noting a shift to state capitalism and federal control of capital. It urges anti hate, pro business messaging and tax relief to curb reformers while warning of a gradual fascist drift.
The Society of American Hypnotists formed in New York amid beer and sauerkraut as a hypnotized subject took an imaginary shower bath. The piece warns against eliminating phonies, arguing showmanship often outweighs true hypnotism and questions dignity's impact on the trade.
Scientists report that nature adapts to rising modern noise by gradually enabling people to shut out sound. The finding suggests an intrinsic mechanism to protect hearing as urban environments grow louder.
Westbrook Pegler discusses A J Liebling’s view in Back Where I Came From and contrasts New York culture with Midwestern traditions. He recalls newsroom camaraderie among veteran reporters, noting generosity toward newcomers and versus harsh rivalries back home.
The piece argues that the 44 hour week for men does not help housewives who continue long hours at home. It questions whether mothers will gain time for personal interests or happiness, contrasting Papa's leisure with Mama's endless chores and seeking equality in duties and time off.
John D Rockefeller Jr funds a grand stand for spectators watching Holland House excavation at Rockefeller Center New York. Workers are visible from behind wire netting under a roof as a public Sidewalk Superintendent’s Club opens with Dutch inscriptions. The piece notes evolving street labor culture and links a hair fashion to Madame de Pompadour.
A reader quiz gathers varied facts from history and science. Ted Lewis has led a dance orchestra for twenty one years marking a long career. The questions cover topics from Frano to public programs and recovery methods for underwater chains.
A letter to the Messenger Service Bureau in Washington outlines the address for inquiries and notes a Christmas poem from Mrs. John Cuckler of Athens Rural Delivery No 5 praising the season and Christ’s birth. The piece references sending stamps and restricting legal or medical advice.
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses fear as a protective, normal reaction and traces how fear evolves from infancy to childhood. He notes signs of fear in babies, differences between dislike and fear, and common fears such as the dark and unfamiliar objects, plus the role of parental influence on reactions.
A reflective poem questions sacrifice and freedom as a father recalls his son and laments lost opportunities. It contrasts personal loss with political tyranny and warns of peace bought at a price. The final line notes Ohio’s early use of controlled hunting in state forests for small game.
Judy Alcott must choose between two navy suitors as Jack Hanley and Bill Bell face a dangerous air and sea rescue. Diane and Judy endure news of a crash and loss of Bill while Jack clings to his plane and a friend's body, awaiting dawn updates.
The reading notes conflicting experiences and possible litigation alongside beneficial change and travel. Elders or old connections may aid, but disputes and friction loom unless tact, restraint, and diplomacy prevail. A birthday child may be enterprising yet impulsive, facing occupational shifts.
Columbus reports Mrs. Lenore Sprague Stack begins studies in the dentistry college at Ohio Star University. She is the wife of eight years to a mother of two, with ties to Millfield and daughter of Dr. Warren Sprague. Also noted is Enterprise United Brethren Church’s one year anniversary and Floodwood School students earning perfect attendance: Erma Hartman, Ethel Syx, Clarence McDonald, Leonard Breeze, William Scott, Flo Hankelson, Margaret Bailey, Henry Breeze, Lizzie Hankelson, Catherine Breeze, Jack Dishong, Dean Bailey, Kenneth Hartman, Thelma Scott, Margie Dishong, Junior Rupe, Evelyn Scott, Herman McDonald, Arthur Rupe.
Clarence E. Cranmer leaves Athens Route One for Texas to begin a new home. Central School pupils raise 35 dollars in thrift stamps during a one day drive. Memorial services are held for Walter Kelley former Presbyterian Church member who died at Camp Taylor Louisville Ky. Maria Grover Troop captain of the Girl Scouts leads a Troop Two patrol including Doris Henry Helen Peoples Mary Peoples Alice Phillips Eleanor Phillips Ruth Foster Abigail Putnam Stella May Will. Troop lieutenants Ruth Henry Marie Hope and Grace Webb assist as hostesses.
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