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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1937
Page
4
A Chamber of Commerce compilation tracks the United States move from agriculture to industry, noting 46 697 000 employed in May 1937, industry employing 15 460 000 and agriculture 10 953 000, with government payrolls nearly 3 500 000. It cites rising wages, shorter work weeks, and improved purchasing power since 1929.
The Wisconsin program offering supervised trades begins to gain cooperation from youths once avoiding the program. Officials note most graduates previously pursued higher education or white collar jobs. The piece laments that not all may aspire to prominent roles, including presidency, amid political shifts and a warning about future leadership.
A recent Italy versus Austria match ended in a tie after a punch thrown by an Italian sparked a brawl and led to Austrian players being barred from Italy. The commentary compares nationalist behavior in sports to a future US baseball czar under such policy, joking about dictatorship of the game.
A new mineral detector that reduces ore locating errors will enter mass production once its use in a gold inlay is mastered. Time payments on a 15 cent daily savings plan ease auto makers costs while buyers nickel plate their own cars as a trend. A border incident spoils Japan’s regional clash as Russia watchfully looms.
Raymond Clapper notes how a taxi radio misattribution near Secretary Wallace or a misheard broadcast could erase a presidential bid. The piece recalls Hughes Johnson Norris and other near-mistakes that altered U.S. political history and shows how chance events leave lasting marks.
Washington political analysis argues governors of large industrial states perform tight rope acts to win labor votes while pursuing presidential ambitions in 1941. It notes labor organization, campaign funding from industrialists, and middle class sentiment shaping strategy. The piece surveys several states and governors.
Indiana figures from ex Governor McNutt to Townsend and Davey clash over labor, politics, and troop use in steel strikes. Townsend pursues CIO gains while Farley targets McNutt. Michigan’s Murphy shifts with labor, Davey faces GOP support and troop debates, Earle and West weigh 1938-40 rolls amid back-to-work pressure.
The article explains how lack of vitamin D and minerals can affect mothers, pregnant and nursing, and adults who work indoors. It urges extra vitamin D calcium and phosphorus for nursing mothers and growing children to prevent rickets, tooth decay, and weakened resistance, noting sunshine and diet as key sources.
A Pomeroy newspaper reminiscence recalls the 1895 camp grounds begun with a July 4 ceremony led by Rev. S. A. Ort of Wittenberg College. Plans for water works and a cable car faded, and memories linger among Mason County residents.
The reading notes a fairly active day with possible minor setbacks or anxieties, likely involving an elderly person. It forecasts pleasant social and domestic relations, possible personal spending spikes, and a lively year for those with birthdays, including strong friendships and romances. It also mentions a talented child with a popular, prosperous life ahead.
Mrs. M. T. Cahill returned from a trip through Virginia. Mrs. S. H. Bing attended the Farm Women’s Camp in Medina County as an instructor. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kayser came home to Athens after touring the East. Mrs. Frank Bond of Long Island visited her sister Mrs. Co H. Grosvenor. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Dupler left for Washington DC to visit relatives. Mrs. L. E. Boykin of Washington DC arrived in Athens to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Junod.
The column records visits and returns of local families including Mr and Mrs J B Swanson and children from Marietta, Mr and Mrs C A Snow and Mr and Mrs Robert Snow of Columbus visiting Dr and Mrs D C Snow, B W Hawk and son Roy from Lakeside, O B Sloane as a business visitor in Pomeroy, M Louise Stahl heading to Providence RI, George Harvey and family from Columbus resuming home after a visit with J R Harvey, and notes Felix Mendelssohn born February 2 1809.
Judith Irving, the famed best dressed woman, hosts a weekend gathering with Phil, Marta, Bruce, and Millicent. A necklace theft scare, Marta’s arrival, and a tense confrontation test trust as Judith confronts suspicion, Phil’s confession, and a planned Reno departure.
Messenger leaders invite verse with name and address. Lauren Foster from Columbus Ohio shares a motivational, uplifting piece urging perseverance, self belief, and mutual support, concluding with the author’s city and state.
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