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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1933
Page
4
The Athens Messenger markets itself as serving Athens and surrounding counties in Southeastern Ohio. It lists affiliations with press associations and advertising notes, plus subscription rates including yearly and short-term options.
The piece reflects 1933 era doubt about an impending dawn or downfall, noting two schools of thought on capitalism, socialism, and global fate. It argues we stand at history’s turning point and urges readiness for change, while acknowledging forecasts may prove exaggerated.
A column argues the U S should build up to treaty strength as nations reject broad naval disarmament. It cites Washington treaty promises, past scrapping of ships, and repeated failures by England France and Japan to curb navies. The piece contends continued defenses require maintaining a strong Navy under current treaty limits.
General Butler argues that if intervention is needed to preserve order and protect foreign lives and property in Cuba, the United States could invite Central and South American powers to join with their warships and troops. He adds that regional participation could legitimize actions and reduce future adventurism, making interventions less frequent.
Representative Samuel Dickstein of New York calls for easing immigration restrictions to allow entry into the United States of fugitives who seek refuge here. He argues the government should permit fugitives to enter if they face persecution or danger at home and if they pose no threat to national security.
The piece argues a wife should nurture her husband to sustain his ambition and income. A happy, supportive home keeps him energetic, productive, and less prone to fail, while nagging or neglect drains his will and kills his drive. It links marital harmony to financial and career success.
Secretary Ickes orders that all Indian made articles sold in national parks must be genuinely crafted by Indians. The rule ends the sale of mass produced imitations and protects tourists from shoddy goods while supporting native artisans in their traditional crafts.
An essay weighs the good and bad of nursemaid care in families. It argues that modern urban life makes child care a tougher job than in the past when people lived in rural, safer surroundings.
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains goiter types linked to toxic materials, symptoms include protruding eyes rapid pulse and weight loss, and how basal metabolic rate testing aids diagnosis. Surgical removal may be best for benign or malignant enlargement, with possible thyroid replacement therapy afterward.
Washington report outlines a possible tightening of the Securities Act with renewed calls for stricter provisions. Disclosures expected to grow harsher under Ferdinand Pecora’s October stock market investigation. Backers want a strict but reasonable law while promoters fear a tougher fiduciary standard. Brookhart’s Bible reading noted. Kentucky governor touts divine backing. NRA price-fixing debate becomes emotional among top officials.
The author argues modern parenting benefits from assistance with childcare but cautions the helper should be a nurse with intelligence and sympathy. She stresses the mother’s central role in shaping character and happiness, urging joint policy with the nurse and close family involvement to avoid conflicts.
Judge and Mrs. A S Bethel departed for Michigan. The Pickett family held a reunion at the Hawk home. Chauncey and Chauncey Copeland announced the birth of Helen Martha. Athens County Banking Association members plan lectures in county classrooms. Biddle Bush golf teams were chosen at the Athens Country Club.
The Messenger notes remind contributors that unsigned letters cannot be considered without full name and address. The Sunflower Contest drew wide interest with reports of increasing bloom counts, reaching a sample of 126 blooms before additional reports from Kimberly Gallipolis and Meigs County arrived.
Church news notes the Athens Church of Christ, Scientist will present a Season Sermon titled Reality this Sunday. The Golden Text cites Isaiah 65 17 and Eccl 7 29 is included among the citations along with a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mark Baker Eddy stating human belief relies on divine Principle and real Science.
The Rev H M Reitz lists Sunday School times in Ca naanville 10 30 Guysville 9 30 and 10 30 Stewart preaching at 7 30 Epworth Leaguers meet Stewart Church at 6 45 to plan the year.
The Rev. W. W. Hawkins has moved into the Gore United Brethren parsonage at 150 Maple Street Logan. He will preach at Gore Church Sunday morning and Oroville Sunday evening, then fill Fellowship pulpit next Sunday morning. He previously served four years at New Lexington U B Church.
Middleport readers are told Sunday School and worship begin at 10 30 with Rev T E delivering How to Have a Strong Church as the sermon subject. The notice emphasizes regular church attendance and the morning service at Simpson M E Church.
There will be an organized effort for the young people with a service to form a youth society. The evening program begins at 7 30 with a minister addressing the group about Little Cost.
The church will hold a Sunday School lesson at 10 35 AM led by Rev Calvin. An evening gathering begins at 6 30 PM with a men’s meeting and prayer session at 7 20 PM led by the minister.
Middleport church announces a unified Sunday morning service at 9 15 led by Rev. Fred Gardne with a Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and an evening service at 7 30. Wednesday Bible study at 7 20 continues in Hebrews with continued lessons.
The astrology note warns that September 84 brings conflicting influences with chances for opportunity and advantageous contacts, yet potential hostility and reckless acts. It urges self control and conservative finances to reap progress, noting a born energetic, disciplined, adventurous child and mentioning a notable nativity: Thomas, ex-warden.
A dense crossword style page mixes clues and answers across horizontal and vertical fills. It lists numbered hints for figures such as a mental healer and mentions terms like Holy Mother Church and heavy blows while interweaving hints about Latin roots and musical notes.
Twenty years ago the Albany Grange Fair was planned while Ohio University elected Dr. Oscar Christman president of the Science Club and Professor Allen R. Kresge president of the choral society. Miss Constance Leete departed for Staunton to enroll at Baldwin School for Girls. Fred Alderman and Clair Simmons spent the day in Glouster. Laure E. Baley served as secretary. A note on atmospheric science mentions decreasing water vapor and dust reducing light diffusion and increasing darkness at higher elevations.
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