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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1937
Page
4
A nostalgic reflection on the value of law-abiding citizens as a model for civilization. It notes how society elevates criminals while neglecting steady, trouble-free individuals who avoid arrests, thefts, and harm, arguing a missing award for simply keeping out of trouble.
A University of Pittsburgh educator told a Athens civic group that modern schooling is not perfect and that the parent child relationship forms the life foundation. He warned unhappy homes damage children and urged parents to cooperate with schools to build character as well as intellect.
The article notes that fast driving on Athens and nearby streets in daylight and night poses grave danger to pedestrians including children and the elderly. It mentions state speed limits of 25 or 30 mph in cities and warns that even slow cars can kill, urging caution and safer driving.
The Senate Agriculture Committee in Washington issued a manifesto favoring direct farmer input over professional lobbyists. Chairman Smith said hearings will interview hands in the field and barred white collar attendees. The move aims to curb lobbyist influence, though action is limited to one committee.
In Washington 25 to 30 House Republicans signaled support for the wages and hours bill if aligned with the Senate version. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts uniquely opposed recommitment and joined Senator Davis of Pennsylvania in voting for final passage.
The piece recalls a promised political break in the Republican Party and a possible underdog shift. Senator Lodge is not a renegade and Cabot defends voting for a bill to curb flight of industry to low wage states. Cabot pledges to stop undercutting Massachusetts with cheap labor.
The piece argues southern Democrats defend New Deal aims while backing southern manufacturers. It notes underdog voters lack money for campaigns, so donors from business fund politics. Mill owners are portrayed as pressuring wages while northern firms push for higher pay.
Republicans may enter Democratic primaries next year as individuals to back anti New Deal Democrats but will avoid party-wide tactics. Figures like Mark Sullivan urged GOP voters to renominate foes of the Roosevelt program, especially the court plan, while cautioning that the party will discourage such moves to protect machinery. Primary races for governor and other posts will feature cross filings only as individual candidates seek votes in their own party.
Private talk within the national machine suggests Republicans may nominate conservative Democrats if the Democratic machine defeats them in primaries or state conventions. Most Republican state conventions would follow the Democratic event in the same state to pursue a possible anti administration coalition. Some anti Roosevelt members could be lured by such talk but may find many Republicans eager for renomination.
Proposals discuss tax immunity for various bodies. The list names labor, agricultural, horticultural groups, mutual savings banks without capital stock, fraternal beneficiary societies under lodge systems, life sickness or accident benefit bodies, domestic building and loan associations, cooperative banks without capital stock, cemetery companies owned by members, religious scientific charitable educational groups, non profit business leagues chambers of commerce real estate boards social clubs and local benevolent life insurance societies.
A grain market story highlights a young housewife seeking to avoid debt and stress, contemplating family budget strains while managing household duties and biscuits. The piece frames affordability and hardship in a local context.
The article explains that knowledge of vitamins is incomplete and lists substances like linoleic acid or vitamin F present in milk eggs leafy greens and olive oil. It notes at least twelve minerals are necessary including calcium iodine iron potassium and zinc and discusses the anti anemic factor from liver kidney and stomach walls. It warns promoters push false vitamin claims in foods soaps and creams.
The maple sugar and syrup industry once thrived in Southern Ohio with camps housing hundreds to thousands of trees in Athens Hocking Perry Meigs and Vinton Counties. Sap flow peaked from late February to late March as cold thaw cycles produced quality syrup and sugar sold locally. camps provided six weeks of spring work and families enjoyed the delicacy.
Astrological brief suggests a period of significant planetary aspects shaping major transactions, diplomacy, and influential contacts. Expect expansive ventures with possible fund withdrawals and speculative moves. A birthday subject faces sudden events and quick decisions, with potential new journeys and contract cautions.
A London fog is described as a blend of smoke and water with less condensed water than fog outside the metropolitan area.
Miss Helen Ebershach hosted a bridge tea for house guest Miss Elizabeth Astrom of East Orange New Jersey. Paul Faye of Nelsonville earned a Columbia University master's degree. Mrs C D Ashworth traveled to Columbus to visit sister Mrs J Homer Scott. Edward Algeon returned from a three day business trip in Pontiac Michigan.
Mr and Mrs Richard Fought entertained at dinner for Mr and Mrs W J Davis of Newhall California. Curtis Hamilton of Pomeroy reported a colony of red and gray squirrels in the trees around his home.
Twenty years ago Mrs. A. E. Price departed for a two weeks vacation in Columbus.
Miss Edna Swan returns from a three week visit with Miss Gladys Lee at Buckeye Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson of Logan visit Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Littler. Mrs. Emma Cottrill of Carpenter returns home after visits with Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Merritt and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Webb. Dr. and Mrs. A. Y. Wilcox and son Kenneth and Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Chappell visit Mrs. Susan Bell of Clarks Chapel. Miss Theodicia Rowles returns to Bremen after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Foster. Miss Martha Foster also returns home.
Bill Kramer of Niles Ohio planned a Canada fishing trip but his son Ray took the tackle and fished a nearby creek instead. Ray caught a three and a half pound bass prompting the elder Kramer to question the need for travel to Canada to fish.
Judith Irving boards a Reno bound flight with Millicent Bayne after a tense farewell with Phil and Marta. Phil sends a belated telegram, but the stormy voyage looms as the plane buckles through darkness and near-landing danger.
Hooper Ridge residents note annual Keirns family reunion at Hooper Ridge Church set for Sunday August 8. Friends invited. Esther Keirns visited Athens with sister Elena. Thirty six relatives enjoyed ice cream and cake at S. L. Keirns home. Attendees included E P McDaniel and Don, North Liberty Indiana. Dick Morgan and family from Columbus. John Embrey of Drakes. others attended McDougal home-coming. Conrad Martin, a Murray City youth, is hospitalized in Logan after an accident.
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