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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1937

Page

4

Member Associations and press bureau notices

The notice lists memberships including American Newspaper Publishers Association and Inland Daily Press Association, plus Ohio select lists and Audit Bureau of Circulation. It notes National Representatives John W. Cullen Company with offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland and states advertising rates on application. It also mentions nominal obituary charges and entry as second class matter at Athens Port Office under the 1918 act.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select Audit Bureau of Circulation, Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association United Press John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens

Too Lazy to Work, Says Candy Boat Boy

An elder Maine editor recalls a summer on Squirrel Island where a candy‑selling boy admits to being too lazy to work on the boat. The tale contrasts the boy with self‑pitying workers who blame the world, insisting laziness explains their lack of success.

Arthur G. Staples Maine Squirrel Island Boothbay Harbor Mr. Staples

Education by Pictures: Ohio Travelogues Teach State History

Ohio schools will use motion pictures to teach state history with the new Ohio Travelogue series. The program aims to broaden knowledge beyond Southeastern Ohio and invite community and parental involvement in visual education for children.

Ohio Hocking Southeastern Buckeye

Veterans' Bureau head steers Columbus talk on war pensions

The Veterans' Bureau chief urged disabled World War veterans to limit demands on government, arguing the nation faces unprecedented obligations. He noted long history of liberal veterans’ pay and warned that money does not grow on trees as the debt nears thirty-seven billion dollars. The piece also mentions John L. Lewis and Tom Girdler traveling west on different ships.

Veterans’ Bureau Washington Columbus Veterans National Capital America John L. Lewis Tom Girdler

Digesting dangers from swallowed coins and pins

Reports note risks from swallowing objects like coins safety pins and bolts. Medical advisories warn of choking internal injury and the need for immediate care.

Borah Teases Court Vacancies But Roosevelt Plans a Pick

Washington Senator Borah dismisses any immediate vacancy despite Justice Van Devanter’s retirement and notes the judge’s optional occupancy. Roosevelt aims to appoint a top candidate within weeks while screening 60 to 70 possible appointees for a strong, unrevealing record.

Washington Borah Senate Justice van Devanter Supreme Court Roosevelt van Devanter Congressional Record Mad Hatter

Washington wage-hour battle delays Congress through fall

Washington insiders debate whether Congress will adjourn soon or stay into September or October. A tense mix of southern opposition to wage-hour laws, northern farm-state coalitions, and the cotton price drop shape a long session. Aiming to curb crops and set federal wage rules, the White House pressures Congress while votes and bloc politics signal a protracted fight.

Washington Congress House Senate Garner

Roosevelt chases country appeal over stalled must legislation

Roosevelt warned Senate and House leaders that a radio denunciation could come if Congress adjourns without acting on his must legislation. He also signaled a veto on sugar bills keeping current Hawaiian and Puerto Rican refining limits, hinting at possible protracted conference battles. A Detroit artist's wife faces a $100 monthly alimony described as a drawing account.

Congress Roosevelt Senate Alben Barkley Bankhead Sam Rayburn House Detroit

Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet

Dr Morris Fishbein explains allergy or hypersensitivity as a reaction beyond normal to substances such as pollens dust dandruff foods and drugs. Skin and patch tests help diagnose reactions with hay fever asthma hives eczema and other conditions listed as related outcomes.

Morris Fishbein

McDougal School Remembered by Emma Everett

Poet readers recall the McDougal School built around 1883. Amy Weiher was the first teacher, later generations recall many instructors, both men and women. The old school stands now vacant as memories of spelling and McGuffey readers stay with former pupils.

Mcdougal Amy Weiher

District Tales of Long Ago

The article recalls sugar making in early days with family gatherings and crude kettles a March rain could flood the camp. It notes the sap to syrup ratio and that sugar camps have largely disappeared as trees were logged for veneer and fuel. Reforestation efforts now seek to atone for past destruction.

Birthday party honor for granddaughter in town

Mrs Val Davis assisted by her daughter Mrs M F Brown hosted a party for Mrs Davis granddaughter on her third birthday. Mrs Brown and her daughter traveled from New York City to attend. Also visiting were Mrs August C Wilkie of Zanesville and Mr and Mrs Edward C Schloss. Several locals hosted guests from Columbus and Co lumbus residents visited Ohio relatives.

August C. Wilkie Zanesville Edward C. Schloss

Skyscraper Project Ordered by Hitler At Berlin

Adolf Hitler orders the construction of the highest European skyscraper in Berlin for administrative use. The 60 story structure will reach 750 feet, reflecting grand Nazi architectural aims.

Berlin Adolf Hitler

Cat Adopts Skunk Pups at Wyoming Ranch

A Delbert Crandall ranch cat in Basin Wyoming has taken in three baby skunks as its adopted litter. The unusual brood were found near the ranch and are now living with the cat, a local resident said.

Skunks Basin Wyo Delbert Crandall Ranch Here

Judith Irving in Western Colorado Ranch Stage

Judith Irving arrives at a Colorado ranch after surviving a plane crash. She leans on Millicent and Mark Price as she contemplates Reno and a possible romance, while Bruce and Phil loom as looming tensions. The chapter closes with Price's nervous question and a hint of future drama.

Judith Irving America Philip Irving Judith Marta Rogers Bruce Knight Millicent Bayne Bruce Millicent Reno Rockies Phil Colorado Ronnie Judy Milly Nevada Mark Price Colgate Marta Mark

Peculiar Saturday Forecast Delights and Warnings

The column notes unusual astrological chances for Saturday August 7 with lunar aspects suggesting possible disruptions or excitement. It cautions birthday individuals to cultivate calmness and self-control while a child born this day may show vitality if disciplined early. It ends with a striking claim that one in three married couples in the United States are childless.

United States

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