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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1937
Page
4
Statisticians warn that politics contaminate pension schemes for the elderly. Ohio’s recent election is cited as a stark example of exploiting senior security for votes, as increased pensions were linked to a party and support solicited.
The Janesville Daily Gazette editor Stephen Bolles compares the role of a community newspaper editor to a large waste basket. He argues that editors must publish only pure news and resist paid influence while managing space as a scarce resource.
Meigs countians are praised for years of effort to complete Camp Kiashuta, now open for the entire area. Over a hundred youth use the camp, with sponsors from lodges churches civic clubs and other groups joining in supporting scouting.
The article notes about 100000 Madrid children could not attend classes as rebel guns and missiles threatened their schools. The education minister declares schools will reopen even if under enemy battery fire, preserving learning amid the siege.
Washington notes a clash over Supreme Court expansion as New Dealers push for six new justices while the administration presses for immediate action. The piece suggests Roosevelt seeks to create vacancies to enable a judicial blood transfusion.
The vacancy left by Justice Van Devanter has remained empty since May 19 with Roosevelt delaying a replacement. He may wait for Congress to adjourn, asking the Attorney General to study the constitution and precedents before deciding whether to appoint later.
Senators express discontent over Supreme Court appointment timing and recess actions. Vandenberg proposes a sense of the Senate ruling that confirmations occur only after Senate review, with the Court idle until January unless a special session is called. Burke warns against confirmations of any justice serving before Senate approval. Ashurst cautions against recess appointees, while others back strong Senate pride against presidential overreach.
Washington report notes an overlooked act of Congress. Members voted to protect the final remaining grove of sugar pines praised by naturalist John Muir as the world’s most beautiful. The correspondent hints at forthcoming critical writeups but highlights this positive conservation deed.
Congress authorized Secretary Ickes to purchase 7000 acres of sugar pine land adjacent to Yosemite Park California for 1.5 to 2.0 million dollars. The tract holds remnants of Cary Inn grove with trees aged up to 500 years and heights around 240 feet. The land lies 5000 feet above sea level and, it is said, sugar pines will endure for thousands of years.
Congressman Allen T. Treadway of Massachusetts, a persistent Republican critic, reviewed President Roosevelt’s income tax return. He publicly stated that the report showed the president had made an eminently fair return, denying any evasion.
Washington notes praise a plan to preserve the Oliver Wendell Holmes home as a memorial site. The Henderson Castle on 16th Street is now a rooming house as the Holmes House gains a first floor of memorial rooms honoring Holmes liberal and dissenting tradition through the National Home Library Foundation.
In Southern Michigan a program will train inmates in dance and stage presence, aiming to prepare them for a future performance or “coming out party.”
The text critiques children pursuing a higher existence through history, claiming daily lessons in destructive methods of perpetuating civilization. It presents a reflective, provocative view on education and societal progress.
Health notes explain pellagra once confined to the South now found in Minnesota and Illinois with occasional cases nationwide. It discusses possible causes including vitamin B deficiencies, absorption issues from whiskey use, and a mixed diet preventing disease. Symptoms involve skin, digestion, and nervous system effects, especially sun-exposed areas. Prevention and cure are considered feasible with proper nutrition.
The excerpt presents remarks by Alfred P. Sloan Jr of General Motors on tax burdens, Dr. Rufus Vance on the role of grades in child development, Fiorello LaGuardia on political monopolization, and Alfred E. Smith commenting on Irish politics, reflecting diverse views on governance and education.
A quote from Donald D. Conn of the Transportation Association of America argues that government ownership of any single transport form will inevitably lead to ownership of all transportation modes, signaling calls for broader state control in the sector.
Alicia Arroyo, a Spanish dancer, argued she could not have sped in the San Francisco incident as her car was merely coasting downhill. She was remanded to traffic school to learn how not to coast.
The term French leave originated from a French custom where guests would withdraw from crowded assemblies without formally saying goodbye to the host, inspiring the expression used in English to describe leaving without notice.
Gallia County in 1808 to 1810 relied on "sisters and appraisers" for real estate duties, frontier travel by foot or horse, and scarce roads. Salaries ranged from 6.50 to 16.50 annually as these officials brought news to isolated settlements and shared meals and stories with local families.
Mr. James Woodard of Columbus visited his mother Mrs. J. W. Woodard in Athens. Miss Fanny Davidson and Miss Elaine Roe went to Lancaster for camp meeting. Miss Helen Cross and Miss Margaret Gorham returned to Athens from Lancaster.
Mrs. Herb O. Town and Mr. Town depart for Buckeye Lake to spend a month in a cottage. Miss Grace Smith of Chauncey hosted a home shower honoring Mrs. Eldon Sapp.
Mr. Max Altman and Mr. Saul Wilson from Chauncey departed on a motor journey into Canada.
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs E C Logan of Oxford spent the week with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs William Logan. The John Fisher farm in Alexander Township was bought by Mr J H Cline for a group of business and professional men who had been planning a country club in Athens.
Mrs. Dix Preston entertained with a supper at Oak Lodge bungalow in Martins Ferry honoring Miss Mary Harkins who is visiting as a house guest.
Miss Grace Junod of Washington DC returns with her parents Mr and Mrs George Junod after a month away.
Mr and Mrs Roy Pilcher hosted Mrs Pilcher's parents Mr and Mrs John Tillery from London Kentucky as house guests.
Kent State University commerce students improved typing speed by ten words per minute using individualized instruction devised by Miss Marguerite Lamar of the College of Business Administration.
Judith Irving, America's best dressed woman, faces a crumbling marriage with Phil as Marta, her rival, circles closer. Secrets surface at a week end party and a bruising confrontation over stolen pearls triggers a tense farewell as Judith plans Reno and a hoped for reunion after Marta’s meddling.
Sunday visits highlight local gatherings as Claude Glaze family hosts relatives from Harrisonville Akron and Athens. Jean Plummer stayed with sister Claude Dulaney. Thomas Smith and A. E. Plummer families hosted. Willie Carr and John Carr enjoyed time with kin. Ohio University paper Green and White notes sixteen initiate Kappa Delta Pi including Marcus S. Roush and Seth F. Wicholson of Rutland.
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