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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1939

Page

4

Unemployment Compensation Sparks Political Scandal Claims

The author argues that unemployment compensation under the Social Security Act risks corrupting the program, citing local cases where claims were awarded based on claimant statements rather than employer facts. The piece condemns profiteering care of workers and insists on preserving the act’s intent amid alleged fraud and socialism.

Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Ohio BUC

Turn and Turn About on American Class Distinctions

A Swedish student touring America observed that class distinctions are more evident than Americans realize. He noted courteous treatment for people of distinction and harsher reactions toward the poorly dressed, contrasting with the country’s general equality and lack of formal servility.

America Sweden

Peabody Melcutt Likely To Lead Federal Security Agency

Washington reports Peul Vo Melcutt of Indiana nears appointment to head the Federal Security Agency a post seen as more influential than most cabinet roles. Roosevelt and McNutt backers weigh how this shift affects third term plans while Melcutt would remain in Washington to push large scale executive action.

Washington Peul Vo Metfutt Indienne Metfutt Roosever McNett & Shout U.S Philippines Presidentiel Anapoli Federal Security Agency Presidentia Office of Education U. B&. Film Service Mational Emergency Council Public Health Service Social Security Board U. S. Expiorment Service National Youth Administration Civilian Conservation Carge American Printing House Bund The Treasury Claude Swanema Secretary of the Navy Melfatt Cabinet Navy Department Ond Fetere McNvutt Farley Roosevelt Hat Melcutt McNutt Rooseveltt Amstant Wayne Coy Mr. McNutt Sundey Harry Hopkins Conmamerce

Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene

Washington observers warn that September will bring major pay changes under the new WPA bill ending wage differentials. Northern and midwestern relief workers face sizable cuts, while southern workers gain. officials admit cost of living figures are unsettled, and Harrington supported the reform to curb inefficiency and chisel.

Washington WPA Middlewestern South Bureau of Labor Statistics Harrington

Questions and Answers on Social Security and Census Data

The piece presents an Informetwn Bureau Q A on why the Social Security Board assigns numbers to seniors who cannot benefit from pensions. It also asks if bullets can misalign after firing and notes population percentages from early censuses, including common surnames like Smith and Brown.

Social Security Board Unn- States Smith MacDowalls

The Dusty Road Poem Tribute by Laura B Foster

A poem titled The Dusty Road depicts a farmer guiding a wagon along a sunlit dusty road. The speaker reflects on the farmer’s sun bronzed face and toil marked by lines, dreaming of owning the farm after paying the loan. Columbus, O.

Health Hints and Diet on Aging Population

The article discusses the growing elderly cohort and the strain on home life. It notes fewer than 2 percent over 6 in 1890 and a rising share now, stressing health concerns and the burden on families. It argues for possible independent living and clearer authority in caregiving.

Bride Helen Peoples Weds Milo Clapp in Cleveland

News note reports Helen F Peoples daughter of Mrs O F Peoples Athens becoming the bride of Milo M Clapp of Shaker Heights Cleveland The BLW Music Club held its third monthly meeting at Helen Laughlins Stewart with program by Thomas Biddison Ruth and Jack Winner and Ruth Biddison.

Helen F. Peoples O. F. Peoples Athens Milo M. Clapp Shaker Heights Cleveland BLW Music Club Helen Laughlin Stewart Thomas Biddison Ruth and Jack Winner Ruth Biddison

Athens Elks Face Camp Sherman In Local Baseball

Mrs John Cuckler and Miss Laura Bailey attended the Cen tenary in Columbus with Mrs Sloane and Dr Hyde. The Sloanes and Hydes spent the Fourth in Greenfield with Mrs Sloane s mother Mrs Orus Ware lah Jennings of Athens High School en route to a YWCA convention at Madison on Lake Erie. Athens Elks fielded White Shafer Briggs Marshman Morehead Knox Bever age Foraker Barstow in the game with Camp Sherman.

John Cuckler Laura Bailey Columbus A. O. Sloane J. Maurice Hyde Greenfield Mrs Sloane Orus Ware Lah Jennings Athens High School YWCA Madison Lake Erie Athens Elks Camp Sherman White Shafer Briggs Marshman Morehead Knox, Beverage Foraker Barstow Gerald Eiselstein Charles James Anna Lee Middleport Grace Eiselstein New York N. Y Bernard Eiselstein Patty Bernita Abe Eiselestein Mry Floyd Ridenour John Stiles St Joseph's Hospital Orville Gaul St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg W. Va George McCullough Elson McCullough Pomeroy Lester McKenzie Chester Naylors Run Chester Commons Chester M. E Kennedy Cemetery

Mining peril and romance in Goldcrest mine detour

Mrs. Maude Hogan guides four travelers into a deserted Goldcrest mine after spotting disturbed tracks. They rescue Roselee, Christine, Franklin, and Dick from a cave in, survive a tense crawl to daylight, and plan to continue the treasure hunt while noting a growing attraction between Roselee and Christine as the tale ends with a warning from Mrs. Hogan about impending trouble.

Goldcrest Ace High Roselee Providence Ree Franklin Larreney Big Dick Bancroft Mrs. Hogan Mr. Richard Dick Bancroft Franklin Christine Christy Arizona

Chester Club Gives Program at Mrs Morris Home

Chester Garden Club met on lawn at Mrs Ray Morris for a business session led by president Mrs G L Michael with Miss Edna R Dean as secretary and Mrs C E Reecher as treasurer. Members heard Miss Mary Virginia More and Miss Clarice Cleland sing, and Mrs E R Hayes won first place in bouquet arranging.

Chester Chester Garden Club Ray Morris G. L. Michael Edna R. Dean C. E. Reecher Mary Virginia More Clarice Cleland E. R. Hayes Ada Morris Elsie Kimes Esther Eutchinson Grace Akron Lucille Smith Ohio State Unversity B. K. Smith Theodore Mora Parkers Everett Hayes Ison Kay Hattie Coast Great Bend R. C. Windsor Betty Macready Rutland Elma Smith Athen Sens Vern Christy Helen Christy Grover Christy

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