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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1937
Page
4
The piece argues that Roosevelt cannot secure all Second New Deal measures this session due to droughts, political sub-divisions losing local authority, and the judiciary plan failure. It notes public belief in rapid fixes, questions the president’s personal appeal, and warns that many vexing problems remain for 1938.
A historical column urges more competent business minds and less government interference. It contrasts Edison and Ford with overregulated policy, noting prosperity from enterprise, invention, and wealth creation, before condemning populist programs and calling for national awakening.
Reno E Stitley, a park service voucher clerk in Washington, created imaginary CCC camp payrolls and complaints, cashing checks for over three years. He swindled more than $84,000 before being caught, illustrating dangers of centralized bureaucracy.
Washington Postmaster General Farley, also involved in bookselling and other ventures, is offered to head Pierce-Arrow Motors and launch a new car and stock. Jim is seen as the ideal candidate. The Democratic committee markets stock prospects and Farley’s past success with a popular automobile is noted. His decision depends on alignment with his life’s broader aim.
The article portrays Jim Farley as a poised political operator who could pursue the New York governorship and a later run for the presidency. It notes Roosevelt’s influence on Lehman and Farley’s national reach as a patronage distributor, while acknowledging potential obstacles including religion and a possible third-term Roosevelt.
Rodney Dutcher reports on the clash between Roosevelt era merit systems and Senate power. The piece details how the Senate moves to exempt high earners from civil service, politicize hiring, and threaten a broad government reorganization bill. It notes delays, morale impact on 51 civil service specialists, and the pressure on 1000 career officials.
The Senate rejected moving CCC and Soil Conservation Service jobs into civil service while about 800 CCC junior technicians were excluded from civil service after exams. Roosevelt aimed to create a career service path with special Civil Service exams for 1000 CCC boys and pressured to keep Railroad Retirement Board employees, but court fights hindered more reforms.
Hay fever flares with tree pollens in spring, grasses and daisies in early summer, timothy in June to August, redtop June to September, and orchard grass March to August. Fall hay fever from ragweed and sagebrush peaks. pigweed and tumbleweed may seed. Windborne pollen causes most symptoms. some cases arise from direct inhalation of flower scent.
Poem by Bessie M. Gorslene from Athens Ohio recalls an Indian warrior who faced battle and death, returning through forest paths by moonlight to be buried beneath an old oak. The speaker laments foes who ruined their land, vows to reunite with loved ones, and asks for the reader Zach to bear name and address in this Messenger Readers column.
A collection of past events records travels and birthdays of local residents. Mr. Paul Cotton and Mr. Dwight Rutherford left for Columbus. Mr. Andrew W. Allom celebrated a birthday at Judge and Mrs. D. H. Thomas. Mr. William McKee returned from Lakeport New Hampshire vacation. Mr. and Mrs. David C. Cornwell and grandson Marlette Cvert returned to Athens after an Eastern trip.
The Gallia County Court house clock, built by Seth Thomas Clock Co. and bought for 1500, remains in good condition after nearly six decades. It is still wound weekly with a hand windlass, has required occasional repairs to its wooden hands, and its deep bell marks the hours for residents of Gallipolis.
A portrait of Patty Lou Eleanor Sewell born August tenth described as a cherubic infant with dimpled fingers bright red hair and blue eyes. The notice praises her charm and adorableness in warm tones typical of a local society item.
Judith faces tabloid scrutiny over her romance with Bruce Knight while Millicent elopes with Ronnie. A planned marriage, a vanished Millicent, and Bruce's quiet distance shape Judith's resolve as she seeks a Paris divorce after public scrutiny.
A forecast warns of a day of sudden adventures driven by planetary aspects. Lunar and mutual influence may disrupt progress and cause inertia in private affiliations. With sagacity, vigilance can bring benefits as stagnations give way to definite progress amid surprising contracts of writings.
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