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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1937
Page
4
A letter warns Athens City and surrounding areas face ongoing fire risk due to broken down engines and inadequate pumping. It cites a 350 gallon capacity vs 1000 standard, need for two new pumpers, and potential bond funding of about 15000 dollars, urging property owners to act before next winter.
The column argues for a clearly defined labor relations policy shaped by federal court decisions. It discusses the New Deal era, union growth, and the need to balance rights of employers and workers while trusting common sense to curb exploitive practices. It also mocks unrelated anecdotes and quips about politics.
In Washington, Agriculture Secretary Wallace clashes with inflation critics while releasing forecasts from his department predicting higher hog, lamb, cattle, and wheat prices. The piece notes parity goals near reach, with farm prices around 98 percent of parity as of February 15 and detailed commodity comparisons.
Bureau of Labor Statistics figures show cost of living up about ten percent from a year ago while farm prices rise about 25 percent. Week ending March 20 data reveal farm prices 94.4 versus 76.7 last year, foods 87.9 versus 79.8, manufacturing 85.6 versus 78.8, and all 87.6 versus 79.3. Despite inflation, prices remain below 1926 normal but gains may accelerate. Mr Funk lists ten most annoying words and notes election poll questions.
A Philadelphia hospital hosts a barbershop visit that turns tense when a jittery barber may require a transfusion after the shave, prompting caution and medical oversight.
A local statistician says he admires the film actress Simone Ditto for her work, noting his appreciation of her public persona and career.
An industrialist predicts an inflationary surge followed by a collapse over the next three years. The item asks whether there will be another army corps stratosphere flight, signaling ongoing spaceflight or military experiment plans.
Washington column analyzes Democratic tensions over a retirement bill, noting private dissent and public support for the President's plan. It discusses possible retirements, Senate dynamics, and the risk of a filibuster versus swift passage, urging the proposal as a path to break the impasse.
Local and visiting residents attended gatherings at the University of Ohio and in Parkersburg. Prof O C Bird left for Washington for a education conference. The Alpha Delta Pi tea honored Mothers with guests including Mrs Allen R Kresge and Miss Lenora Calhoun. Various families hosted dinners and musical programs with participants such as Mrs C C Millikan and Miss Ida Bowser.
The column invites signed comments on current events and requires the writer’s signature to appear with the contribution. Letters should be concise to allow multiple items per day.
A letter from V. T. Ximhoff of Nelsonville argues that cigarette vending machines protect minors by restricting access to those who can pay and operate them. The writer contends training rests with parents, not public eateries, and cites a Parkersburg shop keeping cigarettes under lock and key to prevent theft.
In Nelsonville Athens County pioneers Daniel F. Shriner and G. W. Sutherland started the Miners Journal in 1861 on the second floor of the Minton Building. The Iron Valley Express mocked the venture calling the paper large for the era and joked about Nelsonville's population while praising the editors. Continued tomorrow.
Senators and leaders debate causes of sitdowns and deflation. Remarks credit corporate power for law violations and warn against wage cuts. Hughes, Clarke, and Gardner discuss court size and the camera as a predictor of race outcomes.
Martha Brittain and Gerry Neal travel in the Airspeed trailer up the west coast. Betty Haynes vanishes after a confrontation with Jack Speddon in Long Beach, and a telegram misleads Martha toward San Francisco. Neal persuades her to stay in Del Monte a day, hinting of danger while revealing a hotel wire confirming no Speddon or Betty Haynes has checked in.
Dr Fishbein discusses how whooping cough is diagnosed, noting blood changes and lymphocyte increase. He emphasizes preventing spread, especially protecting babies, and outlines quarantine steps and gradual reintegration of recovering children.
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