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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

Page

4

Obituary and rate notice from Athens post office catalog

The notice lists associations and national representatives for the newspaper, advertising rate details for home or foreign offices, and nominal charges for obituary notices and banking cards. It notes Athens Post Office mail as Second Class Matter under the 1918 act.

John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Wmoteren Athens Post Office

What Do You Want Out of Life A Guide to Purpose

A reflective essay urges readers to define life goals and fix their course by a guiding star. It argues that clear aims and personal freedom lead to happiness, cautioning that pursuing one’s goals should not harm others. The piece invites self inquiry: what do I want out of life.

Cape Horn United States Coral Hoyt Jane Elton

Money Well Spent In Scouting Gains In Athens Meigs

Progress in Boy Scouting under area leadership in Athens and Meigs Counties is the most encouraging in the movement’s history. Theodore Reed of Pomeroy asserts a strong need for youth training to promote better citizenship, praising financial and moral support from parents and the public to sustain an organized program beyond volunteer effort.

Athens Meigs Theodore Reed Pomeroy Banker

Long Congress Session Struggles With White House Program

The article predicts a lengthy session as Congress backs the White House must program but fights over power transfer, farms, wages, and tax dodgers. It notes friction between branches, possible amendments or abandonment of some measures, and a slow path to votes before Thanksgiving.

Congress White House House Senate John Q

Russia Seeks US Pace in New Five-Year Plan

The Soviet Union announces its third five-year plan aiming to raise labor productivity to near American levels. Soviet planners claim Russia already leads Europe in industrial progress and growth.

Soviet Union Russia

Congress stalls as President confronts court packing dispute

In Washington the push to adjourn hangs on the President's decisions while Congress drags on farm bills and patronage wrangles. Senate opposition to court packing tempo slows any progress, with the court bill likely awaiting adjournment despite House intrigue.

Washington Congress Senate House

Corcoran and Cohen Targeted by Lawmakers for Reform Fight

A trio of unnamed lawmakers plan a showdown with Corcoran and Cohen, alleging they avoid authorship of reform measures and operate as ghostlike figures linked to the PWA. Senators prepare to unveil letters that may define Corcoran’s activities and influence in Congress.

Corcoran Cohen PWA Maine

Corcoran Faces Setback in Court Plan Amid Senate Turmoil

The article notes Corcoran's diminished role as a compromise speaker on the Court plan in the Senate. It records his withdrawal to a guarded RFC study and his minimal Hill visits, aside from a Gar ner farewell event. A friend says Corcoran and Cohen are being pushed out regularly, and Corcoran quips about a revolving shoe wheel behind him for six months.

Corcoran Senate RFC Garner Cohen Coral Hoyt Crossroads Country Club

Hugh Johnson on John Lewis and the union wars

The column argues that the labor disputes led by John Lewis amount to war, demanding either statutory intervention or continued conflict. It frames Lewis as a central figure in a battle between unionism and employers, noting violence, public hostility, and the need to curb aggressive tactics as strikes rely on supportive public sentiment.

Hugh 8 Johnson New York City John Lewis NRA Lewis Mr. Lewis

Europe and America Compared by Soviet Official

Anastos Mikoyan, commissar of the food industry, says Europe can teach little while America can teach much. He notes that even in the stronghold of capitalism's enemies, America is acknowledged as a world leader in capitalistic progress.

America Europe Anastos Mikoyan

Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet

Hypertensive arterial disease is slow and insidious. Early detection allows a life routine to slow progression and relieve symptoms. Many suffer heart, kidney, and brain complications. regular blood pressure checks and annual physical exams are advised for all adults including students and expectant mothers.

Morris Fishbein

Bible Class Meets Friday at Millfield

The Martha Bible class of the Church of Christ meets Friday evening at Mrs. W. H. Wemmer home with class president Mrs. L. L. Howard in charge. Ida Hill leads devotions Olive Brookins conducts the Bible review and Mrs. F. E. Boudinot handles the program. A potluck dinner will start the social hour.

Millfield Martha Bible Church of Christ W. H. Wemmer L. L. Howard Ida Hill Olive Brookins F. E. Boudinot Fred Sayers Mingus Route 13 West Millfield James Artman Concord Dover Township L. W. Kelley Athens Woodrow Patton Allen Chadwell Sunday Creek Sunday Creek Mine No. 6 Marjorie Mansfield Columbus Ohio University Carl Hamilton Sheltering Arms Hospital

District Tales of Long Ago in The Nelsonville Miner

The Nelsonville Miner reports ongoing coal fires in eastern hills likely to burn until exhausted unless contained. Freer & Bro. launched a $1200 state boat at Dreamy's wharf, with the vessel due for receipt soon. September 1874 coal shipments totaled 2815 tons and 844,500 bushels from Nelsonville, plus canal and Laurel Hill routes.

Nelsonville Chillicothe Freer Freer & Bro Dreamy’s Wharf Laurel Hill Lick Run Haydenville Nelsonville Mining Co Joe Cratcher Calaboose Lama Hiram E. Howe Hocking County

Ten Years News Highlights Local Notices

A roadster owned by John V. Wood of Nelsonville was stolen and found a week later on the McConnelsville Glouster Road. Frances Reading left for Columbus to enter the Morrey School of Music for piano study. Prof Raymond Slutz and family traveled to Wilmington for commencement services, with Miss Dorothy Slutz planning to return. Mary Peoples of Dayton visited her mother Mrs O F Peoples. Mr and Mrs C J Juergenmeier of Logan observed their 50th wedding anniversary.

John V. Wood Nelsonville McConnelsville-Glouster Road Frances Reading Columbus Morrey School of Music Raymond Slutz Mary Slutz W. L. Slutz Wilmington Dorothy Slutz Mary Peoples Dayton O. F. Peoples C. J. Juergenmeier E. Second St Logan

Summer Visit and Local Notes in Athens County

Miss Edith McBee returns from Cincinnati Training School with two Fresh Air children to visit Mr Earl McBee’s country home. C H Jordan travels to Newark as a U C T convention delegate. Athens County sets Liberty Bonds quota at 225000 dollars. The piece cites speeches from Athens High School and college figures with reflections on love and politics.

Edith McBee Cincinnati Earl McBee

Prom Night Decision Clouded by Hoyt and Coral

Coral resumes her prom date with Hoyt after a tense visit from Donna to Elton chemistry. Hoyt pressures Coral for a definite engagement while Coral battles fear and doubts about their future and her feelings for David.

Coral Crandall Heroine Elton College David Armstrong Elton Coral Donna Allen Hoyt Marquis Hoyt Donna

Explorers caution on African veldt dangers questioned

A traveler from Africa argues risk is lower there than on Fifth Avenue. Meanwhile RFC head Jesse H. Jones notes about 15 billion dollars in active credit has been provided by government agencies in the last five years.

Africa Fifth Avenue H. B. Pearson Los Angeles Jesse H. Jones RFC

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