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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1932
Page
4
A fragmented item lists a postal matter and references to offices and routes. It mentions a secretary, a career, and financial figures like S150. No clear event or names beyond generic references are readable.
A fragment from a religious reflection noting that the whole cath is one rest and quiet. The text includes altered wording and an echoed biblical phrasing, suggesting a contemplative spiritual message.
A letter from William James argues that the public mood shifts will bring changes without dramatic upheaval. He predicts a calmer, fairer approach after a period of corner cutting and corruption, noting horses and work ethic as guiding values amid calls for reform and discipline.
The essay argues optimism masks a normal recession, not catastrophe. It claims depressions are inevitable, yet society learns little, and future generations may face similar cycles while some workers still struggle.
A patriotic appeal argues against immediate payment of adjusted service certificates and warns of a potential billions-dollar cost. It recalls the 1934 Adjusted Service Act and loans on certificates, noting veteran lobbying, political fear of the soldier vote, and rising annual costs for World War II veterans. It predicts continuation of pension pressures in the next Congress.
Dorothy Dix discusses the pressure mothers place on daughters to wed, noting the shift from old family dowries to women funding households and furniture. She explains why mothers feel judged by spinster daughters and the ongoing urge to secure marriage despite daughters' independence.
The passage argues that mothers insist on marrying off their daughters even to unsuitable men. It notes that many women, even when unhappy with their own marriages or in hardship, favor matrimony for their daughters over remaining single, reflecting a widespread belief that an unhappy marriage is better than singleness.
Dorothy Dix argues mothers cling to old traditions that push daughters into early marriage. She contends women now seek work, independence, and true love, and should wait for the right partner rather than yield to parental urging.
The Angora government head warned that unless a peace conference yields Constantinople and East Thrace to Turkey, the Turkish army will assault to enter Europe. Cardinal Gasparri resigned as papal secretary of state but Pope Pius XI did not accept the resignation. Clay Williams, Ohio University alumnus of the class of 192, was elected alumni secretary to replace Dr C L Martzeife.
Radio enthusiasts in the region plan a meeting in Athens to discuss the activities of the Athens Radio Association. Pay Cotten ia is named president.
Cuba nears a historic crisis as the last dollar of the 16,500,000 Speyer loan is spent and the treasury lies empty. The article notes severe financial strain and looming difficulties for the republic.
Miss Jennie Price, a teacher in Union Schools west of Athens, held an ice cream social on the school grounds last night to raise funds for a new school library.
Washington faces a winter struggle over cashing veteran bonus certificates. Veterans and the American Legion push for two billion and more, while a powerful anti bonus coalition and a wary Congress resist. President Hoover’s stance, Roosevelt’s likely veto, and a new joint committee shape the looming battle.
Mr W B Golden left Sunday for a visit with Col and Mrs Louis Myrick at Dubuque Colorado.
A survey highlights 1831 co operatives with 11 950 societies and 3 million members in the United States. They reported $2 billion in annual business. A freight car carries about 40 tons on average. Federal Farm Board members earn $10 000 yearly. Three US presidents born in New York State are Van Buren Fillmore Roosevelt. A sea elephant eats 180 pounds of fish and can fast two months. Weather data show late afternoon and evening as rainiest. A recent auto industry merger totals $161 million in resources. Russian butter priced at 4. a pound. Six million rubies reportedly circulate in Soviet Russia.
The fraternity announces new pledges Oscar Fulton Byron Wolfe and Joan Price in Athens confirming membership steps for the chapter.
Mr and Mrs B H Woodyard and Mrs Mary Hooper spent Sunday with relatives at Pleasanton reflecting a family gathering in the community.
The speaker warns that disability pensions funded by the government treasury will rise rapidly and widen a multi billion dollar deficit. They argue massive cuts could still sustain dependents of those killed or disabled in the Great War and the Spanish-American War, urging to fight the issue to a finish.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains the electric needle as the safest widely used method to destroy excess hair, noting success depends on exposure time and operator skill. He warns light scarring can occur and discusses alternatives such as X rays wax depilatories chemical depilatories and pumice stone methods with risks of skin damage or hair regrowth.
A mother’s hidden jealousy of a father disrupts harmony in a once happy home. The girl and boy drift apart as the boy rejects the father while the sister remains loyal, with money changes blamed yet the root cause traced to parental envy.
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