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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1937
Page
4
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The piece argues for Dr. Glenn Frank as a reforming figure to steady the Republican Party and cautions that mere promises will not rebuild a strained economy. It urges a leadership balance that emphasizes shared wealth, prudent policy, and humane governance to avoid costly future cycles.
The piece argues layoffs stem from prudent retrenchment when revenue falls and criticizes blaming employers or politics. It cites a large labor union laying off about 200 organizers due to lack of business and notes Washington rules prevent building backlogs of earnings for tough times.
In 1929 many so called big shots were exposed as mere stock manipulators. The Van Swearingen brothers exemplified this downfall with millions in claims against their estate deemed insolvent. The piece argues true social value comes from real contributions, not financial showmanship.
The piece parodies public life and fashion norms with quips about Germany selling coal soap, lace curtains over furnaces for spring cleaning, a fast speaking senator potentially used for coined phrases, and Vice President Garner returning from a Pennsylvania hunt with an overlooked tax buck. It notes fashion writers claiming women dress ex temporaneously and ends with a playful question about improvised style.
In Washington Raymond Clapper notes the GOP moves toward reform with Glenn Frank named head of the policy committee while Kenneth Simpson becomes Republican National Committeeman for New York. Simpson aided LaGuardia’s re election strategy. Frank once led Wisconsin and voices pro capitalism and democracy amid fears of a rising right.
Washington predicts 1,000,000 jobless will apply for benefits in January under the Social Security Act. States begin paying after year start, with checks likely starting February and rising to full amounts by March or April. Waiting periods delay payments and vast segregation work looms as 11.5 million covered now rise to 21.5 million by July 1949.
State rules differ on who is excluded from benefits including agricultural labor domestic servants and casual workers. Applicants must obtain a social security account number even for jobs under state coverage only and apply at public offices after January 3. Benefits depend on claims approval and fund solvency amid rising employment and possible federal aid.
Dr Morris Fisheein outlines how stress and modern life trigger nervous disorders from neurasthenia to breakdown. He notes common symptoms tight neck back pains morning fatigue irritability poor sleep and concentration lapses. A thorough physical and interview is essential to avoid missing serious underlying conditions.
The year boosted women's confidence in aging with 40s becoming glamorous. Duchess of Windsor cited as timeless style icon proving age can enhance allure. Women have embraced sophistication, hair, and dress that reflect years lived.
Through traffic to Parkersburg resumed as flood waters receded, except at Little Hocking where a landslide blocked the road. Wayne Wingett, Athens County deputy sheriff, was named master commissioner by the Common Pleas Court to handle insolvency questions during Frank Roach’s illness. The Majestic Theater drew a large crowd for America Under Fire with Corporal Bob Ingleston explaining scenes and church programs in Athens on Sunday December 18.
Poet columns present reader verses with names and addresses. Included are “The Little Cotton-Tail” by Nelle Bell of Athens Ohio, a wind tableau by Callie King Walls of Cincinnati, and a note on Great Britain owning about a quarter of the world’s land.
The Black Diamond Coal Company called a meeting of men living along the northern end of the MC and C Railroad to discuss reorganizing the road as a freight only line with terminals at Paris Ohio Stewart Broadwell and Lathrop Speakers included C H Bryson E J Jones F W Gibson Marsha Beasley Frank Giffore O M Lowell Objections centered on the price asked for the property At an Athens Council Royal and Select Masters meeting officers were elected J A Palmer James Austin W T Edmundson B M Covert W B Bentley G E Weller J R Morton William Austin Sombrero derives from the Spanish sombre meaning shade.
Linda Benton encounters romance with Captain Barrymore Trent as Christmas shopping unfolds. Rita Blanchard’s return and gossip at Miranda Trent’s home hint at social tensions and tests to Linda’s budding trust.
A Christmas program by the first eight grades of the Troy School will be held in the high school auditorium at 8 p m Thursday. The show features traditional carols and a Nativity dramatization directed by Miss Dorothy Lynch and grade teachers. No admission charged and the public invited.
Probate court granted licenses for several couples including Stanley Nadroski 24 of Athens and Thelma Pyle 21 of Pomeroy with ceremony by Rev. Warren Bright. Other pairs include Harry Adams 21 and Gladys Hupp 21 of Reedsville Harold Ward 34 of Langsville and Oneida Taylor 29 of Middleport Dwight White 28 of Lancaster and Mildred Buck 22 of Antioch. Lowell Northup 21 of Gallipolis and Ardilia Cantrell 21 of Middleport Blythe Jennings Theiss 28 of Racine and Nina Louise Tripp 27 of Syracuse. Jack Kerr 21 of Nelsonville and Marjorie Simonton 21 of ...
In Houston men handed out one dollar bills to people drinking milk. The payout was part of a promotional scheme to boost milk consumption and support the local agricultural sector.
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