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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1937

Page

4

The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. Details

The Athens Stressenger established 1825 lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Charlier H. Barris with the Athens Port Office notice. It notes weekday editions, a large Sunday edition, and membership in press associations plus national representatives. Subscriptions priced by carrier and mail across multiple counties.

Athens Stressenger Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charlier H. Barris Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan, Vinton Washington

Public will be heard in Ford NLRB struggle

The editorial argues the Ford NLRB dispute could shape industrial history. It urges public engagement to curb sit down strikes and warns wage, policy and cooperation between capital labor government will affect the nation’s welfare and the ability of Ford and General Motors to operate.

Ford Motor Co National Labor Relations Board Henry Ford NLRB Ford General Motors

Drunk driving harm highlighted by Youngstown heiress tragedy

A Youngstown heiress said she had a few drinks before driving and accidentally killed her mother with a gun. The piece argues intoxicated driving is dangerous and urges others in positions of influence to prevent it, noting the need to reduce accidents through restraint and responsibility.

Youngstown, O

Graft fears and political muck in Columbus headlines

The piece laments graft in state politics from Columbus to Ohio, noting investigations into influence selling, job allocations, and taxpayer costs. It argues public attention fades amid personal worries while hinting this muck will rise again before fading until the next spree.

Columbus Ohio John State House

Railroads under scrutiny test limits of private capitalism

Washington column reviews Wheeler led investigation into railroad finance under RFC loans of 537 million with 181 million repaid. It cites false financials, padding, and brokers used to hide control transfers while ICC scrutiny is debated. The piece argues regulation remains crucial despite alleged deception.

Washington Wheeler Germany Roosevelt RFC Hoover Interstate Commerce Commission Commission ICC Congress Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Wheeler Committee Harding Nut

Forecasts of 1938 Aims But Hazy In Washington

Washington notes two reasons for cautious 1938 forecasts foggy outlook and prior year misses. Optimists expect spring upturn with inventories scrambling. April may be the magic month. Foreign policy aims to deter Japan, stiffen England and France, and persuade awakening US public. Congress remains gridlocked on wage hour reform and tax issues with uncertain outcomes.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Supreme Court John Lewis General Motors Chrysler U. S. Steel

Public sentiment brands Soviet explorers deserters

As Soviet explorers drifted from their North Pole base public opinion casts them as desersers of low degree and questions loyalty and discipline within the mission.

North Pole

Ten Years Ago Review Highlights 1927 Disasters and Dinners

A year in review notes floods tornadoes and fires among major events of 1927. Social life is shown with Elmer and Della Radford hosting a dinner for their nurse daughter at 25 Sunnyside Drive and a junior dance at the Country Club with chaperons P O Nichols and C Woodworth. Prof Isaac E Ash attends a Sociological Society meeting in Washington. H G Householder and son James Edward spend Christmas in Dayton with relatives.

News Review Elmer Radford Sunnyside Drive Della Radford White Cross Hospital Columbus P. O. Nichols Charles Woodworth Isaac E. Ash Washington, D. C The Sociological Society

Blue Lodge Officers Installed at Masonic Temple

Twenty years ago a special meeting at the Masonic Temple installed Blue Lodge officers led by C. M. Copeland with N. J. Wolf retiring. Officers named included Horn, Hinchman, Duncan, Bechtold, Palmer, Cameron, McKay, Austin, Burson, Shamel and Parker. A K and M freight train struck a passenger train in local yards, two coaches wrecked and the engine pilot bent, with no injuries.

Masonic Temple Blue Lodge C. M. Copeland N. J. Wolf Clarence H. Horn Hocking Valley

Health Hints on Relaxation and Mental Hygiene

Dr Morris Fishbein discusses relaxation as a cure for overstrain tied to modern life and finances. He advises medical evaluation for nervous disturbances, then mental hygiene and healthy living through diet sleep exercise sun and rest, noting the mind healer’s role and the risk of worry. In England the sun vanished for 11 days in September 1752.

Morris Fishbein

We the Women on dress and personal style by Jacques Heim

The designer Jacques Heim argues that true style comes from self knowledge and personality. A well dressed woman must first understand herself, then fit fashions to her figure and demeanor rather than chasing trends. He cites elegance as a blend of personality intelligence and awareness.

Jacques Heim Duchess of Windsor Greta Garbo Heim

New Year The Book-Keeper by Annie McIntyre BartoE

Poet's Corner prints a verse by Annie McIntyre BartoE from Nelsonville Ohio. The poem narrates the New Year as a forgiving elf who reviews mankind's resolutions, shelves old records, and seals away the frayed books with a bright new key.

Annie McIntyre Bartoe Nelsonville, O

Christmas Eve Flight From Fame Ends In City Hotel

Linda Benton, daughter of a famous singer, flees a planned secret marriage to Barrymore Trent. On Christmas Eve she boards a train to the city, meets Tony Abruzzi who offers help, and a lavish dinner leads to an unexpected loan to survive. Linda's search for work begins as she faces an uncertain future.

Linda Benton Capt Barrymore Trent Barry Mrs. Trent Linda Dobbie Somerset Tony Abruzzi Villa Abruzzi Tony’s Tony Pietro

Readers urged to sign and submit forum letters

The Public Forum invites readers to send signed letters on current events. Commentators are asked to keep messages concise so multiple letters can be published daily.

Ruth Millett on Ten Commandments in a university census

In a December 25 note from Albany F E Bolton, Ruth Millett argues the Ten Commandments endure as social laws beyond Moses and ancient civilizations. He warns free thought in students misses the laws’ universal role, predicting civilization’s peril from ignoring them and urging caution about future societal collapse.

the Messenger Ruth Millett Israel Moses F. E. Bolton Albany

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