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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

4

Merter List of Publishers Association Notices

Fragmentary text lists various press associations and offices including American Newspaper Publishers Association Obie Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation and national representatives. Mentions Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland and advertising rate terms for home or foreign offices with banking card charges.

Merter American Newspaper Publishers Association Obie Bureaa Obie Newspaper Association Inland Dually Press Associatios Membep Cntted Press John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland

The Black-Connery wage bill outline in Congress

The article outlines proposed federal wage hours legislation with a Labor Standards Board to set minimum wages and maximum hours for interstate commerce. It would ban under 16s, prohibit strikebreaker labor, and allow wage variations by occupation. Critics warn of broad powers and potential burdens on employers.

Congress NRA Federal Labor Standards Board Labor Standards Board Senate Secretary of Labor

Ohio hospital links nerves to physician appetites

A Columbus hospital suggests that America’s nervous tension causes many doctors to avoid hunger and starve or suffer jitters like others. The remark frames physician stress as an appetite issue amid widespread unrest.

Columbus, Ohio America

Detroit Hat Factory Closes Amid Derby Fever

A Detroit hat factory shut its doors as the Kentucky Derby excitement rose, leaving workers and nearby shops facing an unexpected pause in a period of high public interest.

Detroit

Farm Bill Hinges on House Action and Court Packing Fears

Washington notes the O Neal Pharaoh Wallace farm bill is effectively dead as House allies prune wheat and tenant farm provisions. The piece outlines moves on tax evasion tweaks, slum clearance, a two judge Supreme Court compromise, and a Texas judge appointment intrigue tied to Roosevelt.

Washington O’neal O'Neal Farm Bureau Federation Pharaoh Agriculture Wallace Roosevelt Supreme Court White House Coolidge Liberty

Johnson critiques late session drive on wage bill and NRA links

Washington commentary by Franklyn Waltman notes a late session push to enact a comprehensive wage fixing bill. The piece argues the move aims to create confusion and push hasty action, portraying the bill as a full federal wage mandate rather than a simple hours measure, with criticism of NRA associations.

Hugh 8. Johnson Washington, D. C Franklyn Waltman Washington Post Capitol Hill Washington Tucker White House Waltman Congress Franklyn NRA Lubin Henderson John L. Lewis Praetorian Guard

Public Forum Letters Signed for Publication

Readers invited to submit signed letters on current events. Writers must include full signature and address for verification. Short letters preferred to fit space. many may be published to reflect diverse opinions.

WANTS OFFICIAL ACTION LETTER FROM FRANK HARRIS

Frank Harris of Nelsonville argues in a June 7 letter that local officials fail to support the organization and that taxation is imposed by their international leader. He notes a prior letter to John L. Lewis alleging coal loads in Jackson County and dues issues among Wellston workers. He also responds to comments about Millfield bullpen darkness and hints at possible appointment.

the Messenger Hoskins Sorrell Wellston John L. Lewis Lewis Jackson County Emmett Sorrell Millfield Mr. Hoskins Frank Harris Nelsonville

Baby Swallows Skeleton Key Found in Fremont Home

In Fremont Ohio Mr and Mrs Charles Gallagher Jr searched for a missing skeleton key. They later learned their 19 month old son Gerald had swallowed the 3 1/2 inch key, prompting medical concern.

Fremont Charles Gallagher, Jr Gerald

Toledo- Four towing company tugs join marine fire unit

Four Great Lakes Towing Company tugs have been equipped by the city fire department for use as a marine fire fighting force in Toledo harbor.

Toledo Great Lakes Towing Company City Fire Department

Neigh boring Counties District Tales excerpts

District Tales of Long Ago recounts from The Messenger’s Dec 28 1882 column. Notable items include George Womeldorf shipping 1800 turkeys to Pittsburgh, Vinton Eagle Furnace closing for the season, and a large iron stock with falling markets cited. Also mentions marriages, land donation plans for a Children’s Home, hog sales to the county infirmary, drownings, miner wage protests, and quiet Christmas in Marietta.

C. H. Harris the Messenger George Womeldorf Middleport Pittsburgh Vinton Hocking County Samuel J. Rannels Vinton County Lillie Crawford Logan Adelphi News Laurelville

Arthritis Diet and Exercise Guidance by Dr Morris Fishbein

Dr Fishbein outlines gentle movement to prevent joint scarring in chronic arthritis. He presents a balanced daily diet rich in vitamins and minerals, with meals featuring fruit, eggs, meat or fish, vegetables, dairy, and bread. Cod liver oil and B vitamin concentrates are commonly prescribed to boost nutrients for arthritis patients.

Athens High School elects Foster Cornwell as student body president

Foster Cornwell took the oath of office as president of the Athens High School Student Body. He is a band member and son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cornwell of 3 Palmer St. The commencement speakers included Olive Carpenter and others. an octette of senior boys performed. Athens Lodge Elks officers named in the Messenger anniversary edition include A H Huggins and L C Baker among many others.

Foster Cornwell Athens High School Fred Cornwell Palmer St Anna K. Price Athens

Young Amer ica Responds to Nation Call Enrolls Over Ten Million

J T Turner of Morgan County elected superintendent of Athens Waterloo school district succeeding P A Arnold Athens. Athens High School Seniors perform A Bachelor’s Romance at Athens Opera House with cast Cyril Oxley Elizabeth Earhart Margaret Dailey Edwin Chubb Edward Arpee Raymond Davis Leslie Spaulding Hazel Morris James Salters. Eighth grade graduating exercises at East Side School honor Richard Daggett Robert Horn Pearl Leighty Harold Hale William Gainford Robert Douthitt Catherine Overmeyer Hazel Schull Francina Gross Mildred Mansfield Mary McGranor Willia Rose Frances Devlin Baker Young Baxter Judd Charles Gibbons Mary White Helen Phillips.

Athens High School Athens Opera House Cyril Oxley Elizabeth Earhart Margaret Dailey Edwin Chubb Edward Arpee Raymond Davis Leslie Spaulding Hazel Morris James Salters East Side School Richard Daggett Robert Horn Pearl Leighty Harold Hale William Gainford Robert Douthitt Catherine Overmeyer Hazel Schull Francina Gross Mildred Mansfield Mary McGranor Willia Rose Frances Devlin Baker Young Baxter Judd Charles Gibson Mary White Helen Phillips

Quotations From Notable Figures On Education And Society

A compilation of remarks from diverse leaders including Rev. Dr. Albert W. Beaven Colgate Rochester Divinity School Dr Arlo A. Brown Drew University Col Charlies A Lindbergh and Secretary Frances Perkins. The quotes touch on education science labor and personal character across a range of perspectives.

Albert W. Beaven Colgate-Rochester Divinity School Arlo A. Brown Drew University

Velvet-winged butterflies in a rural garden poem

Poet Eleanor Sewell depicts butterflies fluttering over iris and clematis, a bobwhite whistle by rippling wheat, and fragrant vines near a farm house porch. Squirrels play in oaks and hickories as dusky pink columbine blooms by moss bound boulders, in a tranquil woodland setting.

Rock Springs Plans Children's Program

A Sunday evening Children s Day program is planned at the Rock Springs church. The gathering includes families of Weyersmiller, Radford, Morgan, Leifheit, Burdette, Leonard, and Grueser, with several local residents noted among attendees. Meanwhile local residents attended Grange Neigh bor Night at Hemlock Grove and baccalaureate services in Pomeroy.

Rock Springs Joe Weyersmiller Norman Kate Weyersmiller Homer Radford W.A. Morgan Fred Leifheit R. T. Burdette Sara Eleaine Louise Gertrude Grueser Amos Lawrence Leonard Lois Leonard Robert Alfred Gerald Grueser Ed Evans Clarence Young Grange Hemlock Grove Emma Terrell Earl Thomas Athens Road Ray Cray New Concord Flora Radford Will Echinger Will Echinger, Jr Will Seyfried Wolfpen Amos Leonard Clermont Arnold Cincinnati Charles Mullen Pomeroy Osa Byrne Michigan Cinda Arnold Earl Collins Eugene New Matamoras Our Grange Elaine Burdette Alice Bailey Allegra Woods Donald Collins Richard Hartung Daniel James Pittsburgh Scott Folmer James Anna James Folmer Marjorie Reuter Charles Grueser L. V. Reuter

Zaleski Brief Social Notes

Local events span church revival A two weeks revival begins June 13 at Nazarene Church led by Rev Bass with music by Mr and Mrs Joseph Swartz Waverly. Attendees include Miss Mae McNamee visiting Athens and many relatives and out-of-town guests. Monica Chapter OES held inspection with 50 present from Athens Nelsonville Wellston Oak Hill Ironton McArthur. refreshments served.

Zaleski the Nazarene Church Bass Joseph Swartz Waverly Jerry Martin Athens Marvin Wood Frances Nickels E. F. McKibben Vera Martin Blanche Steele Jane Gerda Virgil Bobby Frank Kellerman Kellereman William Goodin Don Anders Margaret Nelsonville Mona Mabel W. Baker Ironton D. G Murray City R. H. Thomas Lon Tripp H. E. Ansel Siverly Cleire James Velinus James Ulysses James South Vienna Alonzo Arbell Lancaster Albert Pennell John Chapman Columbus Chapman Lou Chapman Gilbert McKibben Peoria Ill H. F. Morrison Princeton George McKibben Dan Allis Mary McKibben Jean Arlene Margaret Calvin Hamden Lou Shry McArthur Philip Mitchell Mary Jane Helen Greenfield Mitchell Eastern Star Inspection

Also Mentioned on This Page

Black-Connery Mussolini Mediterranean Paul Mallon Huey P. Long Louisiana State University Long Thomas Jefferson University of Virginia United States Dies Texas House Mr. Roosevelt Allred Demagogue Club Hugh Johnson the Public Forum Meigs County George Eiselstein Rutland Township Thomas Crow, Jr Telegraph Bertie M. J. Woode Orange Township Shade River Perry County Corning McConnelsville Herald Joshua Ady Malta Township Washington County Marietta DR. Morris Fishbein Clement R. Attlee Europe Hugo Eckener George Clark Billy Thunderbolt Olympus Olive Carpenter Helen Roush Mary Harwick Elmer Norris Ralph Dupler Hubert Matheny Phillip Ong Fred Mansfield James Boden John Alden Russell Dean Harold Linscott John Sprague Hiermer McAfee Charles Miller J. T. Turner Morgan County Athens-Waterloo P. A. Arnold Col Charlies A. Lindbergh Miss Harlow Sonja Henie Jean Harlow Frances Perkins Dr. L. M Poet’s Corner Messenger Eleanor Sewell
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