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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1932
Page
4
Members listings for press associations and national representatives. Rates shown include subscription by carrier at 15 cents per week and by mail in Ohio at 4.50 per year plus offerings for ten weeks and four weeks. Filing notes indicate second class matter at Athens post office.
The piece warns that recent assaults on the University of North Carolina by pagan educators could alarm educators nationwide. It questions how far criticism has spread in North Carolina institutions while affirming UNC’s strong reputation and urging careful handling to avoid hindering its advancement.
The Spanish National Assembly orders 52 000 000 acres of crown and noble lands divided for peasant use. The move aims to secure peasant backing for the revolutionary regime, echoing revolutions in France and Russia, and promising solid support from small farmers.
The piece argues that broad education and critical thinking curb radical leaders who appeal to superficial knowledge. It urges thoughtful adults to seek real leadership, consider the economic situation, and avoid demanding what they cannot earn, noting that quieter, thoughtful people are the minority but more influential.
A debate over non political aims tests American Legion unity as Portland prepares for a convention to decide if leaders reflect patriotic service or political manipulation. Richmond Twenty Ninth Division members condemn their commander over a Washington departure.
The piece lauds Mayor McKee for bold budget cuts and reform at City Hall. It contrasts his early actions against Tammany-era excess, noting a claimed saving of millions by trimming salaries and reducing staff and expenses at the Bronx Terminal. It hints at political risk but portrays the move as a constructive, education-fostering example.
Dorothy Dix muses on why teens clash with mothers who idealize their youth. Parents seek admiration and assign perfection, creating distance as children doubt the gods in their homes. The columnist argues against pedestal parenting to keep relations humane and relatable.
A father recounts his son's flawless youth claiming he was a gallant helper to his mother and sisters and a diligent prize winner at school. He praises punctual work, steady habits, and avoidance of debt parties or mischief in every respect.
The passage portrays a motherless youth praised as virtuous and studious, always under a chaperon and following the mother’s wishes. It recalls evenings where young suitors sat apart to discuss Mr Browning’s poetry, highlighting conventional propriety and literary curiosity.
A Dorothy Dix advice note suggests Bertie and his mother could improve relations if she admits past sass and disapproval of her daughter’s hair and suitors. The columnist mirrors, noting similar tensions in parental affairs and the potential for a confidential, happier dynamic.
By 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning 1 384 students had paid fees with many waiting for conference. Ohio University's enrollment is going away beyond other years. Football season at Ohio University and Athens High School started with the first practice. Twenty seven suits are handed out at Ohio University. Pittsburgh mine at Minersville is working again after a long shutdown. The Whiterock salt works at the same place are resuming operations after being idle for a long time.
London reports a member of parliament says the European situation is as serious as in 1914 and warns another world war over the Near East is possible. He notes France may hold the key to the problem.
Operators of the Hocking mines announce a price of 3.50 dollars per ton for coal at the mines with a 100 percent car supply basis.
The British government will proceed with a settlement of its eight million dollar debt to the United States regardless of any action Germany may take in the reparations contention with the allies.
Miss Hazel Cline described her European travels at a Wednesday Club meeting in Albany. Ford's threat to close his Detroit plants did not come to pass, with about eighty thousand workers employed.
An inventory taken twenty years ago lists Ohio University grounds buildings and equipment valued at 1 331 224 dollars including the State Normal College.
H. M. Crippen will present his latest gasoline traction engine at the Athens County Fair marking its first public exhibition. The device promises improved power and efficiency for agricultural and industrial use.
Mrs J L Pickering attended a meeting of the Women a Foreign Missionary Societies in Gallipolis detailing local church and community involvement.
Members of Pi Delta Kappa staged a rushing party on the E. J. Jones residence roof garden. The gathering showcased fraternity social activity and campus customs.
Washington reports a sharper drop in prices paid to farmers from August 1 to September 1 compared with the same period last year despite the general rise in living costs.
An Athens shopper bought peaches that looked appealing but found unripe quinces and rotten fruit in the basket, revealing weight-based selling and quality concerns.
About forty invitations go to prospective candidates for At Homes hosted by Pan Hellenic sororities. Hours from 2 to 6 p m are divided among Pi Beta Phi Alpha Gamma Delta and Gamma Xi Delta.
Special trains will supplement the regular schedule to handle large crowds in Athens. Officials announced expanded service to accommodate expected travelers.
A commissioner questions a $162 000 supplies line and discovers an engineer paid to inspect pipes multiple times daily. He exposes the practice and ends it in a single morning, with action taken in the afternoon. Mayor McKee is praised as the first official to confront the alleged racket.
The article describes Denys the Tyrant of Syracuse using Latomie prisons in Sicily with an ear shaped listening niche that magnified whispers fifty times, enabling omniscient surveillance. It also notes a Great Honey Guide guiding a man to a bees nest and tomorrow’s feature on an alien governor of an American state.
Glands of internal secretion form an interlocking system guiding health. Dr Mor ris Fishbein notes three life phases per Dr Walter Timme: growth 1 to 13, development and reproduction 13 to 45, and decline 48 to 70 with body breakdown in the final phase.
The text outlines three life stages with gland activity: early growth with thymus and pineal roles, mid life with active sex glands and thyroid pituitary adrenals, and later life general gland decline. It notes persistent thymus secretion leading to peachy skin, delayed shaving, apparent youth, sparse hair, bluish teeth, low blood pressure, slow pulse, and fatigue.
Doctor Timme discusses thymus and pineal roles affecting mood growth and aging while noting gland interrelations. County Fair runs September 16 to 19 with Athens Day on Wednesday and special Hocking Valley trains to Chauncey Bible School. Parade led by Red Men's band. roundtrip fare 40 cents. John Finsterwald in Columbus with the Republican state committee meeting.
The piece argues that September weather is unpredictable and parents must tailor baby clothing nightly. It offers practical tips: layer for heat, minimize drafts, and check on the infant at six, nine, and twelve o'clock, adjusting blankets and gear as conditions shift.
The record highlights that gold ranks as the best conductor of heat and second to copper for electricity. It notes one ton of wood pulp yields three square acres of paper. It also states air routes over the British Empire span 22,817 miles.
Seaweeds lack true roots and rely on half fasts or anchors to attach themselves. They absorb air water and dissolved salts directly through their fronds surface to sustain growth and life in marine environments.
The excerpt notes that moderately sloping fields lose over 100 tons of soil per acre annually due to erosion. It also mentions iodine commonly used as an antiseptic being repurposed as the active material in a storage battery.
A Messenger reader praises Athens Flower Show plans and local gardens while sharing memories of bulb beds and dahlia culture. He also urges widening Harmony Road and improving rural hard roads to ease travel and fuel costs. Reader comments span horticulture, road policy, and seasonal forecasts.
The Messenger defends factual reporting amid mine troubles and counterclaims falsehoods. It cites a Glouster meeting on a Beat White For Governor club where turnout was under 20, mostly Republicans, contradicting the claimed 200–300 attendance. Governor White enforces law and order while addressing campaign rhetoric.
The Messenger notes how public forum discussions reveal wide differences in opinion among participants. The writer ponders who voices shape the forum and what drives these diverse perspectives.
Albany seeks help for its 100th anniversary by collecting memories and records. Residents are asked to send answers on first marriages oldest houses long-tenured residents and other local facts to secretary C F Vorhes. The notice lists topics from early schools churches and post offices and invites former residents to contribute.
A basket meeting and home coming will be held at the Chase Church on Sunday September 18 beginning at 10 a.m. Speakers include Ohio University Faculty members Gordon Bush of The Athens Messenger and Dr H T Phillips of Athens. The program is directed by the American Sunday School Union.
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