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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1932

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Publisher Details and Advertising Rates

The Athens Messenger lists publisher October 1828 to 1806 Frederick W Bush and Charles 8 Harris as managing editor. It notes weekly publication, advertising rates, carrier terms, and association memberships with the American Newspaper Publishers Association and Audit Bureau. The snippet references Coolville Georgia area and surrounding communities, indicating regional circulation and pricing for subscriptions and ten weeks terms.

Buished Frederick W. Bush Athens G CO Gordon K.sh Pudlianer Om Ae Charles 8. Harris

Thought for Today on Judging Others from Romans

A meditation cites Romans 14 10 urging humility before God reminding readers that everyone will stand before Christ judgment seat. The verse challenges readers not to judge or belittle others and to reflect on shared accountability.

Christ

Halloween Pranks Stir Anxiety Over Property Damage

The piece warns of rising vandalism as Halloween nears with teens roaming free. It blames permissive parenting for allowing pranks such as garage doors being carried away and windows soaped, calling for firmer parental control to reduce disruption and fear.

A Billion Dollar Racket

A United Press survey exposes a billion-dollar annual drain from policy games in American cities. The piece describes policy as glorified lottery, prey on the poor, with rings of operators and police complicity or indifference. It urges authorities to recognize these games as not in the public interest.

United Press

The Mob One Cost of War

An editorial reflects on riots in London and across nations, tying unrest to postwar hardship from World War I. It argues war imposes ongoing costs beyond immediate losses, noting 14 years after the armistice hunger, suffering, and violence persist, and warns against repeating such choices in future conflicts.

London England Germany America

New York Gun Law Criticized as Crime Enabler

A retired commentary notesCaller recounts cases in New York where lack of pistol permits led to arrests and argues Sullivan law disarms lawful homeowners. It contrasts a New Jersey rifle permit gap with NYP officer enforcement and urges repeal or federal action to curb crime. The piece blames state ban for emboldening criminals and urges readers to act.

New York City New Jersey Raffaele Gagliano Brooklyn Raffaele John Scotto Mr. Gagliano New York State New York

Dorothy Dix Advises Wives to Match Husbands Ambitions

Dorothy Dix urges wives to keep pace with husbands ambitions to avoid domestic unhappiness. She warns a wife who stays only a housekeeper risks being a hindrance to her partner and may contribute to his seeking elsewhere. She urges girls to strive to share in their husbands intellectual growth.

Miss DIX

Man's letter warns wives to keep pace with husbands

A columnist warns that many wives lose their husbands because they fail to keep up with their husbands as they move forward in life. The letter argues that progress and shared effort sustain marriages and warns against falling behind.

Women lose edge after marriage and motherhood says excerpt

A column argues that many women abandon intellectual pursuits after marriage and childbirth. Before marriage they read widely and engaged with the world, but after the birth of a child they focus on baby care and family chatter, narrowing their conversations and interests.

Junior Janey Mary Sally Tom Bob

Women and marriage crush talents and ambitions in wives

The text argues that many women abandon artistic pursuits after marriage and become focused on domestic duties. It claims wives suppress talent, fearing self-righteous judgment, and that some wives believe husband approval replaces continued personal growth. It also notes aging couples expect unchanged appearances without adding new skills.

A Man's Wife as a Key to Success and Failure

The text argues that women now influence a husband's success or failure. It notes older limits on women's roles, then claims a clever, sociable wife can be a major asset while a dull, frumpy wife can hinder a man’s progress, deterring others from engaging with her.

Tragic risk when wives outgrow husbands warned by Dorothy Dix

A Dorothy Dix column urges wives married to ambitious men to guard against status drift. It counsels wives to read and study, even if it means reduced domestic labor, to maintain equality and prevent stagnation in marriage.

Dorothy DIX

About Your Children By Olive Roberts Barton

A parenting column argues most theft among kids is due to blurred property lines at home. It urges consistent honesty training from babyhood, warns casual views on rights invite gang dishonesty, and notes small allowances reduce temptation. It stresses teaching rights and property boundaries to curb pilfering.

M. V. O’shea Anda

Cosmic rays bombard Earth at extreme energies say scientist

Dr Thomas H Johnson of Franklin Institute Swarthmore Pa reports cosmic rays strike Earth with about 40 000 million volts energy about forty times the highest usual ultrapenetrating radiation. The article notes experiments with double decked couches on the Bong Island railroad on its short runs.

Earth Thomas H. Johnson Franklin Insitute Swarthmore, Pa We Bong Island Railroad

First American Election of John Winthrop Governor in 1631

The first electee to govern Massachusetts Bay was John Winthrop born 1588 in England. He arrived in 1630 leading eleven ships and was elected governor by the General Court on May 18, 1631, later serving sixteen elections through 1649 and shaping early Massachusetts society. Tomorrow notes a unique recovery.

New World John Winthrop Massachusetts Bay Governor and Company New England Edwardston Suffolk England Salem General Court Boston Winthrop Massachusetts Society of New England

Liberals Gain in Political Power and Realignments

Senator LaFollette shifts the GOP liberal wing toward Roosevelt, signaling a realignment in national politics. The move roils Wisconsin and echoes through the Progressive movement, with Johnson Norris and other progressive Republicans openly disavowing Hoover. The result is a major bolt affecting the presidential race.

Blaine Wisconsin Brookhart Iowa Phil LaFollette

Senator Norris and Le Follette Lead Republican Progressives

Senator Norris of Nebraska aligned with Roosevelt early, signaling strong support amid independent streaks and past opposition to Hoover. Senator Le Follette, youthful but effective, stands as a key leader among GOP progressives, with “Young Bob” cited as a principal organizer driving their coordinated actions. The group has faced a difficult period.

George Norris Nebraska Roosevelt Norris Smith Hoover le Follette Senate Bob

Heart of a Wife

The narrator explains a rescue plan for Marion as Brown, Ronald, and others pursue Owen through mountain trails. A motor car or other transport may be used, with Underwood and helpers combing the area while a pursuing pair split duties to trail Owen and guide the rest. A plane and auto gyro circle above as the pursuit continues.

Rapy Jay Dicky Hugh Grantan Brown Owen

Pursuit on a Moonlit Mountain Trail

The narrator and Ronald race down a moonlit trail to reach Owen before he can escape. Brown approves the plan to trap Owen, promising to conscript men to tie him up. Dicky and Hugh circle above as Dasa and Marion ride a slow horse ahead, while signals from a silver-tinted machine hint at watchers nearby.

Brown Owen Ronald Charles Owen Dicky Hugh Dasa Marion

Eastern Star leaders head to Columbus meeting

Mrs. H. T. Wise, Worthy Matron of the Athens Chapter, traveled to Columbus as representative to the Grand Lodge gathering. Associate Matron Mrs. Emma Battin planned to join in Columbus on Wednesday.

H. T. Wise Athens The Order of Eastern Star Columbus Grand Lodge Emma Battin

Miss Ruth Francis Appears at Columbus Theater Week

The Columbus Dispatch notes Miss Ruth Francis Nellie Roach of Athens as the sweet voiced, winsome vaudeville star at a Columbus theater engagement. Her voice is described as clear as a bell and well cultivated and she is warmly welcomed at her first appearance.

The Columbus Dispatch Rudy Francis Nellie Roach Athens Columbus Ruth Francis Francis

G.O.P. Rally Slated for Millfield Theater Tonight

Chauncey, Oct 25. A Republican rally is announced for Sanders Theater in Millfield tonight at 7:30. Good speakers will be provided and there will be special music. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited.

Chauncey Sanders Theater Millfield

Cherries Grow On Chauncey Tree In Mill Street Yard

Chauncey resident Carl C. Conant reports a cherry tree on Mill Street with small green fruit and full bloom. He notes the tree bore fruit this past summer and remains in bloom this season.

Chauncey Carl C. Conant Mill Street

Births in Chauncey Families Ella Mae and Seven Pound Daughter

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sisson announce the birth of a seven pound daughter at their Millfield home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Ted Tippie Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter Ella Mae on Monday, March 24, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Charlie Tippie Chauncey.

Chauncey Arthur Sisson Millfield Ted Tippie Ella Mae Charlie Tippie

Ten mines active in Chauncey district report

The Chauncey work report lists ten operating mines today including Mine No. 25 at Chauncey White Ash No. 69 at Bailey Run Poston No. 6 at Millfield No. 119 at Millfield No. 219 No. 9 No. 267 No. 15 Black Diamond and Luhrig.

Chauncey White Ash Bailey Run Poston Millfield Black Diamond Luhrig

Chauncey Guests Include Howard Family from Amesville

Mrs. E. H. Knode and sister Miss Helen Howard of Chauncey hosted their brother Dr. and Mrs. John Howard of Amesville over the weekend. The group traveled by car to McConnelsville on Sunday afternoon.

Chauncey E. H. Knode Helen Howard Inlaw John Howard Amesville McConnelsville

Local Youths Return and Depart on Short Trips

Elmer James of Millfield has returned from a six month visit in Davenport Iowa. George Smith of Chauncey left today for a visit in Norfolk Virginia.

Chauncey Elmer James Norval James Millfield Davenport Iowa George Smith Norfolk

Powell Family Hosts and Visiting Guests Noted

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Powell entertained with a Sunday chicken dinner honoring Clarence Way and his wife. Clarence Way of Nathens air and A B Green of Bartlett were guests. May Kelly from Newark visited Powell family before returning home with them. Henry Evans and family from The Plains joined Lon Evans in Middleport. Charles Ruhl and family of Columbus visited Mrs Lucy Surgeon and Mrs Floyd Linscott in The Plains.

Kenneth Powell Clarence Way Nathens Air A. B. Green Bartlett May Kelly Newark James Powell Powell Henry Evans the Plains Lon Evans Middleport Charles Ruhl Columbus Lucy Surgeon Floyd Linscott

Halloween Masquerade Planned by Naomi Bible Class

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains M E Church hosts its annual Halloween masquerade Friday night at the Harry Porter Garage for members and families. Entertainment committee includes Mrs. Hubert Circle and Mrs.

the Plains Naomi Bible Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Porter Hubert Circle

Local Social Figures Named in Committee Roles

Floyd Linscott, Mrs. Noah Hill and Mrs. Kenneth Barrows are listed among attendees. Mrs. Herman Humphrey serves as chairman of the refreshment committee.

Floyd Linscott Noah Hill Kenneth Barrows Herman Humphrey

Masked party for Chauncey relatives in Athens

A Chauncey party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Noble in Athens on Saturday night. Relatives from Chauncey attended including Dan Johnson Jr and family James Johnson and sons Homer Johnson Richard Osborne Andrew Jackson and daughter Margaret Marie Albert Jackson and others as music by the Johnson Jackson Orchestra accompanied games contests and a refreshment course.

Chauncey Harry B. Noble May Avenue Athens Johnson Jackson Dan Johnson, Jr James Johnson Homer Johnson Richard Osborne Andrew Jackson Margaret Marie Albert Jackson

Early Treatment the Best Treatment

Dr Morris Fishbein notes clubfoot described by Hippocrates and treated through history by manipulations casts and wedgings. Early molding yields quicker correction with fewer operations and high success rates. heredity may play a role, and 88 percent of hundreds treated early were cured without surgery.

J. H. Kite

Canadian Province Word Puzzle Grid Challenge

A mixed Canada themed puzzle lists across and down clues for a word grid. Clues cover a range from spiral shells to provinces, with hints including homophones, measurements, bodies, and animals. The puzzle references Canadian geography and linguistic wordplay with several cross-referenced entries to fill a grid.

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