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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1932
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text references a regional distribution area in Southeastern Ohio and a New York General Post Office notice. Mentions population, five counties, geographic location, and second class mail status. No clear events or dates to confirm.
A devotional note cites Corinthians 15 50 about flesh and blood not inheriting the kingdom of God and corruption not inheriting incorruption. The familiar verse framework offers spiritual reflection for readers.
The piece urges travelers to tour the hills of Southeastern Ohio to view a vivid display of fall color. It praises sumac dogwood sassafras maples and gums turning brilliant reds yellows and oranges along higher roads offering expansive distant views as the season nears winter.
The piece praises President Herbert Hoover for weathering Democratic slander and propaganda aimed at undermining his program. It argues Hoover faced relentless attacks, refused to respond, and pursued a broad reconstruction program benefiting farmers and all Americans. It notes early signs of improvement: higher farm prices, fewer bank failures, and stabilizing panic, crediting Hoover’s governmental machinery.
Charles M Schwab urges young workers to start now as opportunities return after the long depression. He cites Andrew Carnegie’s practice of preparing in downturns and notes America still has food and supplies, with upswings ahead despite hardships.
A fragment notes that horse drawn vehicles are rare but when signaling a stop a buggy or horse drawn vehicle must be obeyed by motor car drivers. It discusses night safety and drivers blinded by headlights making protection difficult.
A 70 year old woman describes aging as a time of peace and happiness after a life of fear and effort. She recalls youth worries about dates and dances, marriage anxieties, and social pressures ending with emancipation and freedom to live as she pleases.
A reflective piece discusses personal style choices beyond age and social expectations. It contrasts old and young women wearing varied outfits, noting that individuality and visible fashion can influence how others perceive status and reputation. The tone critiques rigid norms and highlights evolving tastes.
A reflective passage argues that aging grants immunity from new theories and political shifts. The speaker claims elders need not chase modern fads or convert beliefs and fashions, enjoying familiar tastes like traditional decor, operas, and classics while avoiding contemporary jazzy trends.
The passage contrasts aging with youth, noting that the elderly avoid places and people that bore them and need not endure irritating individuals. It argues that aging frees one from ulterior motives and allows choosing congenial and entertaining companions based on personal tastes.
In a reflective statement, the speaker asserts age serves as the ultimate alibi, granting women license to act or refrain without judgment. She notes a paradox where older women may travel alone yet feel too old to care for grandchildren, highlighting societal double standards.
A quoted line comments on age as a graft and suggests women face pressures about aging earlier in life. The speaker implies understanding the social expectation without offering concrete details.
The BE. H. Lawam Company of Columbus won the contract for the university gymnasium building. The university building committee included President B. B. Bryan and members C. D. Hopkins EB. J. Jones J. P. Wood and I. M. Foster. Mrs. DeForest March and her son visited relatives in Cincinnati.
Mr and Mrs F B Goldsberry entertained with a dinner at the Country Club for their guests Mr H B Watson and his sister in law Miss DeNoon of Pittsburg.
Twenty years ago today the K of P Lodge conducted its annual inspection followed by a banquet. Toasts were given by Emmett Keenan Frank Goldsberry B. M. Johnson and Ay E Whaley.
Six men named T. W. Craig John Preston J. M. Higgins J. P. Wood Austin Wood and Blaine Goldsberry complied with the trial wager by presenting a dinner at Hotel Berry.
Dr and Mrs C Jones with Mr and Mrs J E Bailey journeyed by auto from Coolville to Huntington West Virginia. The group traveled together with plans extending the outing.
A rider signals a motorist to slow and stop when a horse and rider fear for safety. The car must halt and wait until the horse passes. Ohio law imposes a heavy fine on drivers who do not stop and a higher penalty for delinquency in this duty. If requested, provide the injured person’s name and address.
Reported research indicates a bacterial form that consumes toxic gas and converts it into a harmless byproduct, aiming to render polluted environments safer. Details on the exact organism, deployment method, and safety assessments remain unclear.
A 1919 model car is credited with 500000 miles in five years. Fenton Norma of Santa Paula drove 94000 miles. the Los Angeles Association Transit Co accounts for 400000 miles. The car, bought from the Transit Co in 1923, toured to New York for a show and now rests in South Bend museum. Tomorrow: An Electrical Fireman.
A historical look at how betting odds and straw polls have mispredicted elections. It notes Wall Street bets, past misfires from 1888 to 1920, and the capricious shifts in odds as campaigns unfold. It also mentions a costly Democratic bet to lower odds on Davis.
Hidden in bushes, Madge and Ronald overhear two of Charles Owen’s gang describe a plan to force Marion into marriage at pistol point. They suspect Owen intends to discard accomplices and strike alone, fearing exposure if the girl reveals his identity.
A fragmented passage shows characters planning a theft and discussing danger. Ronald guards a secret while others express doubt about police and exposure. The scene hints at a scheme to retrieve "this bird Owen" as part of a larger pursuit.
Huge toads measuring six inches long and three inches wide were discovered in South America by Dr C W Parsons of the University of Glasgow. The note adds a curious comparison that a man at the North Pole sits about 15 miles closer to the earth’s center than one at the equator and claims the average American spends six dollars yearly on medicine.
A long jumble of crossword clues and word fragments covers many definitions across social, geographic, and thematic entries. The list includes terms for sounds, entrances, fertilizers, and ancient or mythic references, suggesting a sprawling grid of intersecting wordplay.
A novel floor coating uses a pigment claimed to be three times harder than steel and resistant to ordinary abrasion on concrete and wood. Also noted is a claim that coffee from Grand Comoro Island has no caffeine. Trans Atlantic liners near the Azores are said to post mail with floating kegs picked up by fishermen.
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