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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1937

Page

9

Welfare Dept at World's Fair Aims for Female Labor Protection

The New York World's Fair opens in 1939 and forms a Welfare Department to safeguard women and girls in the Fair city. Plans include bonded employers, insurance, and oversight by capable women, with Monica Barry Walsh crediting the arrangement.

Fatherto America Monica Barry Walsh New York India Bavaria Japan Miss Walsh

State Launches Survey of Muskingum Valley

The State Conservation Division assigns field men to survey the Muskingum Valley Conservancy District. Data will guide policies on developing recreation, fish stocking, vegetation planting, habitat protection, forestry, and land leasing.

Columbus U.P State Conservation Division Muskingum Valley Conservancy District

Marriage Meddlers sequel in Adele Garrison tale

In a continuation of Married Comrades a dinner party scene unfolds with Lillian and her husband Harry noticing flirtations. Harry fears trouble from a bold cellist while Marion’s concern centers on a violinist eyeing Carolyn. The tension hints at upcoming drama.

Tom Sawyer Leads Tiny St Charles Boy Scout Troop

The St Charles S D Boy Scout troop claims the smallest world membership with two members, one named Tom Sawyer. They hold regular meetings and perform their rituals as new plants are discovered across Burma Central Asia Southern China and parts of South America.

ST. Charles, S. D St. Charles Tom Sawyer Burma Central Asia China South America

Broadwell Softball Team Wins Twice Over Truetown

Broadwell defeated Truetown 2 to 1 in the first game and 4 to 1 in the second. Local residents attended the White reunion at Westland and several families planned camp meet activities in Stoutsville.

Broadwell Truetown Marjorie Hoon Ross Hoon Chesterhill Jo Young Scott White Westland Laura James Ralph Young Gerald Rhea Driggs Stoutsville Amos White Betty Lewis Dayton Harold Miller Lloyd Miller Cutler George Smith Oscar James Fred Roberts Maria John Young

Catholic Day Outing Set at Buckeye Lake August 19

Buckeye Lake Park will host the Catholic Day Outing on August 19 drawing an estimated 40 000 to 50 000 attendees. Arthur J. McCann says the executive committee includes T J Duff P J Kirwin and Tom Sabrey with Dan McEneany named banquet chair for visiting mayors at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club. James Tritschler leads the sports events group and Dr Francis Doyle heads the finance committee.

Columbus Buckeye Lake Park Arthur J. McCann T. J. Duff P. J. Kirwin Tom Sabre

Cripple in Hero Role Saves Family From Forest Fire

Elmer Rice, a one legged cripple, trekked 14 miles through forests to reach a family trapped by a spreading fire in Winfield Alta. He arrived barely half an hour before the flames consumed the settlement and helped ensure their safety.

Winfield Alta Elmer Rice

Generosity In Family Life And Community Ties

Olive Roberts Barton urges neighborly acts that build lasting roots in children. Small gestures like a cake or a bouquet create warmth and connection, countering modern distance. Generosity extends beyond personal favors to everyday acts that foster kindness for all ages and endure as character.

Olive Roberts Barton Mrs. Smith Mr. Scrooge Miss Holliday Grandma Mrs. Myers

Hawaii polo ponies head to Eastern contests this year

Walter F. Dillingham sends Toy Moon to Ebbey Gerry in New York for Eastern polo contests. Five other Hawaii ponies ship to Long Island for Gay Dillingham to use with the Harvard University team.

Honolulu Hawaii United States Walter F. Dillingham Toy Moon Ebbey Gerry New York Long Island Gay Dillingham Harvard University

Musical Brothers Escape From County Jail

Three brothers escaped from the County Jail by sawing through the cell roof while singing and playing a harmonica to drown out noise. They alternated tunes and tunes to cover the work as they burrowed upward.

Hampton, N. B

Age Class Gap Destroys Happiness in Debut Letter

Dear Miss Dix argues that marriages across class and age gaps fail to bring happiness. A woman, educated little and married to a professional man twenty years her senior, laments loneliness, cultural mismatch, and lack of shared interests. The piece urges mates to marry within their own class to avoid chronic unhappiness.

Miss DIX Euripides Robert Taylor

English Egg Opener Lifts Top Without Damaging Yolk

A new English invention, the egg opener, designed to remove the shell top from a boiled egg without harming the yolk. The device aims to simplify breakfast preparation and improve yolk integrity.

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