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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1937
Page
4
A commentary warns that a national boom could become overexpansion driven by easy credit and high spending. It notes risks from high living costs, foreign capital, and tax burdens, urging caution as economists predict a returning low mood and potential downturn.
The Alexander Hamilton Institute reports in March 1933 there were 16 649 000 jobless and by December 1936 the unemployed fell to 9 412 000 while employment rose from 33 265 000 to 41 817 000. The piece argues prosperity must exceed 1929 levels and improvements continue.
Washington column notes tactics around court packing as mail surveys target legislators and campaigns shift to offset mail influence. It highlights party roles, labor activity, and farm pressure while recounting Roosevelt administration rhetoric and a sharp quip about President Roosevelt by Rep. Hamilton Fish.
The piece explains steel managers prefer John Lewis’s vertical union to Green’s horizontal craft unions, arguing it offers single negotiation a dozen leaders would complicate. A senator at a dinner signals ambiguity on a plan, hinting he may vote yes despite personal dislike.
President Roosevelt proposes Congress approve 5 million dollars for expanding three federal jails. The largest project is a Los Angeles facility costing 3 million dollars. Jails will hold prisoners awaiting trial and those sentenced under a year, driven by heavier federal laws and overcrowded local facilities.
A Missouri swain tied to a radiator sparked publicity with merchants cashed in on the event. The Office Blond claims a chain store supplied his chain. An East Coast earthquake announcement is not linked to CIO-Steel pact. The easterner Willie 5-8 Smith emerged in reports. Actress Donna 2 for Hempo remains a rumor.
In London wax shows Madame Tussaud’s hosts rulers including Napoleon and rulers of the world. Mayor LaGuardia’s remark about placing Hitler in New York’s wax works triggers international squabble and a sharp critique of press reaction. The piece recalls Mark Twain on truth and insult.
Poem urges avoiding romance in March wind with playful rhymes about high romance on windy days. The author Evelyn M Turner from Pomeroy Ohio signs and provides name and address as required for Messenger Readers column.
The Rural Electrification Administration said a wholesale rate of about one cent per kilowatt hour would be a reasonable charge for a private generating plant to farmers electric cooperatives.
Merchant entries from Norton Store on Court Street show Christmas 1833 purchases like a picture book for 1.25, alcohol 0.38, a coffee pot 0.38, skates sharpened 0.37. Other 1833 items include sugar, muslin, calico, lead, tea, and eggs amid early Athens County commerce.
In this column G D Ridenour cautions that the Lewis Green split risks injuring organized labor. He recalls past conflicts among labor leaders and urges President Roosevelt to mediate while urging unions to petition for peace. The writer argues unity is essential to labor’s welfare and warns against partisan support of either side.
West Middlesex Pennsylvania marks the 86th birthday of Aunt Molly Baird who nursed Governor Alfred M Landon at birth. The governor visited the town last fall during his campaign.
A $10,000 scale model of San Francisco has been lent to Japan for the Nassy Exposition opening in June. The display will showcase the city’s landmarks and planning while highlighting the host nation's interests in American urban design.
Daphne Brett, a young New York ad executive, rents her late father’s Connecticut estate to Larry Smith. Her sister Jennifer, home from college, disapproves and vies for the same man while Daphne tries to guide and protect her. tensions rise as Jennifer defies Daphne and a strained morning after follows.
Health column notes blister clusters on skin, contagious period, and home care. Isolate the patient until crusts form, trim nails, prevent scratching with mittens or elbow tubes, keep the child in bed during fever, and use mild baths and antiseptic lotions. Dried crusts form in days and scars arise from scratching.
Daphne returns home to find Jennifer at the kitchen table with flowers and a dinner set for two. As the two women share coffee by the hearth, Daphne resolves to confront Jennifer about her whereabouts last night, while Jennifer warns that unpleasant truths await.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodworth moved into the Merwin Goldsberry Apartments on West Washington Street with the old occupants relocating. The Molers moved from 267 East State Street to 275 East State Street. Mrs. W. W. Lee hosted the Current Events Club’s eighth anniversary meeting and Mrs. R. P. Imes was elected president with officers including Mrs. W. D. Hill and Mrs. C. O. Clark. Ohio University alumni active in Los Angeles events were listed, with Mrs. Swaim elected to lead next year.
Twenty years ago the Business Men's Association of Pomeroy held its annual banquet with Louis Horwitz as toastmaster. Joseph F. Leopold spoke for the Athens Chamber. Mayor Dieh also spoke. Thirty four Elson pictures raised 409 to furnish Athens High School rooms. The Board of Education allotted 25 for girls handwork under Miss Clara Weiher. Sigma Pi dance chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Moler, Mr. and Mrs. Guteman, Mrs. Fenzel, and Mrs. Fenzel. Sam C Warren led Athens Opera House as Gypsy Love played. Marguerite Clark starred in Snow White at the Majestic.
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