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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1937
Page
4
Merle Thorpe argues that once ill feelings pervade a nation hopeful panaceas arise and reforms are accepted without scrutiny. He urges proof and cautious cost weighing before national changes, warning against adopting foreign models without demonstrated results.
The Deanville community house project gains strong support as a social and educational hub. Letart Falls plans a drive to rebuild a fire-destroyed center, highlighting the value of shared spaces for school activities, parent group meetings, and town unity across diverse households.
A Chicago woman attorney is featured alongside two daughters, ages 16 and 15, who eloped and performed a fan dance. The piece portrays the mother’s fluctuating, humorously strict approach to child rearing and suggests the lesson is to curb daughters’ independence.
Mention of a 30 hour week has Junior worried. If they keep cutting it down, it will soon mean a bath a day.
A Midwest customer sues after receiving brass polish in a saloon drink. A pro tennis player studies administration judiciary to learn how to pack a court, reflecting interest in legal processes and potential influence on sports governance.
Washington observers say New Order planners underestimate the consumer. Agriculture Secretary Wallace admits producer focus while Steel and Labor push price hikes to workers. Automakers and other industries face pressure to help the consumer as prices trend upward. practical steps remain unclear.
The text discusses past attempts to aid consumers such as a discredited Consumers' Division during the NRA era and a doomed Roosevelt consumer cooperative mission to Europe. It argues consumers are a powerful, unorganized group, aided by farm co-ops that blocked federal co op financing, while noting broad steel price impacts on government and auto buyers.
The proposed amendment, nicknamed the National Youth Amendment, is likely to fail as it lacks a ratification time limit and would grant the federal government broad powers over youths under 18. Critics note its vague drafting and past state rejections outweigh any support.
A 1924 amendment on limiting underage labor is discussed as an example of federal reach. A senator recalls education was then local, but modern needs show expanded federal roles with CCC, Youth Administration funding, and a Senate bill proposing $300 million yearly for schools.
A noted Italian intends to dissolve himself in a chemical bath. The idea might be adapted for eroding the dirt from Junior.
The four daler coin, claimed as the world’s largest, reportedly weighs over seven pounds. A note adds humor that there should be no requests for dalers from heaven.
The piece mocks a man who appears to be the scapegoat after a Democratic Victory Dinner priced at four dollars per plate. The remark uses satirical tone to highlight the social scene and the implied mishap surrounding the event.
An editorial notes Nazi propaganda against the United States and Jews, alongside U S policy moves like Pittman neutrality and France and Germany finances. It argues a new Anglo American Franco backed debt framework could stabilize Europe, while warning against lending to war spenders and noting the risk of entanglement in future conflicts.
Dorcas Sunday School Class in Hollister met with Mrs Florence Hodgson for a business and social afternoon. Mystery Box awarded to Mrs Sarah Mitchell. Members listed include Mrs Ida Yount and Mrs Beatrice Bickley among others. Separate items note visits, illness, a junior class lunch raising 9.75, and a railway shrine in Johannesburg.
An 1682 reminiscence by L. L. Scott details a Sunday walk from Nelsonville to Murray City on Snow Fork. It covers the dividing ridge, Snake Hollow, coal cutting at Figgins boarding house, Sayers home, and a climb to Lee Mitchel Furnace on Monday Creek where sulphur prevents furnace use.
Mrs. John A. Herrold hosted a birthday dinner for her aunt Mary McFadden in Logan. E Z Bridge Club members entertained at a progressive party hosted by Mrs. E C Pettit. Odd Fellows held the Josephine Wolfe Carnival to aid Miss Wolfe who is paralyzed by a bullet.
Granulated sugar scarce in Athens and Athens County with brown sugar plentiful. War shortages blamed for railroad blockades and aging supplies. Dr. E L Hooper elected new exalted ruler of the Athens lodge of Elks. Dozens listed receive mothers pensions from Athens County Probate Court. Hooper Ridge hosts sixty guests for a husband’s birthday celebration.
The Messenger thanks Athens Firemen for their help during a Stewart Ohio fire last Sunday. Citizens affirm credit to all who aided and express sincere thanks rather than ingratitude. Signers include Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Winner and many Stewart residents.
In San Francisco the Board of Education urged a former teacher, who quit to marry, to obtain a divorce. Citing rules barring married women from certain teaching roles, the board advised her to divorce after her husband could not support her.
Daphne Brett a New York advertising executive rents her father Connecticut estate to Larry Smith an architect. Jennifer Daphne’s younger sister dates Tucker Ainsley while pursuing Larry or a rich husband. Larry declares love to Daphne and plans to propose, sparking a strained sisterly rivalry and a hopeful future.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains erysipelas a streptococcal skin disease with historical roots. It can appear anywhere but favors certain areas and worsens after injuries or freezing. It peaks in March and affects adults 20 to 60 more than children, with men more exposed to risk factors. Modern care isolates patients and uses dedicated attendants to prevent spread.
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