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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1937

Page

4

Ohio Newspaper Associations Cite Press Members

A listing notes membership affiliations includes American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association and United Press member status detailing industry affiliations.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association

Reasonable Speed Limits Advocated in Ohio Legislation

A House measure would set 35 mph on city state routes, 26 mph on other streets, and 20 mph near schools. The author argues these limits protect all road users and curb reckless driving, urging motorists to back the bill in Columbus.

Ohio Columbus Commonwealth

Officials Act to Curb City Garbage Dumping

Nelsonville and Athens officials commend efforts to halt illegal rubbish dumping. Athens bans dumping within city limits and removes waste from Herrold Place to protect public health and curb odors. Strong ordinances aim to force proper disposal and safeguard residents’ rights.

Nelsonville Athens Athens City Herrold Place

Ohio engineers urge canal to divert flood water to Lake Erie

A proposal to divert flood water from upper Ohio River into Lake Erie via a large canal is backed by engineers after years of study. They claim it would cut lower river flood stages, save money, require fewer dams, and could provide shipping use while raising Lake Erie's level.

Upper Ohio River Lake Erie Scoffers Pennsylvania Great Muskingum Valley Northeastern Ohio Diversion Pittsburgh Ohio Engineers Washington Vinton County Swan Township Hocking County A. M. Lewis Lebanon Logan Presbyterian Church Athens Perry Hocking Valley the Sentinel Hocking Canal

After Flood Tragedy Detroit Fire Family Devastated

A Detroit fireman learns his brother dies in the Ohio River flood and travels to Kentucky to bury him. A series of telegrams reveals more deaths in the same family and finally the father, mother, sister, and another brother die from pneumonia linked to flood conditions.

Detroit Kentucky

Senator Claims You Haven’t Seen Anything Yet At Victory Day Dinner

A senator’s remark at the Democratic Victory Day dinner is cited as a pledge of future political moves, while Republicans counter that the statement signals more aggressive strategy to come.

Surrealist Exhibit Features Hat Rule Against Leaving It

A surrealist show centers on a witty hat etiquette rule as a woman is urged not to leave her hat unguarded, framing the playful competition as a social quip about propriety and style.

Roosevelt budget, labor policy clash grows in Congress

The piece notes Roosevelt's budget strain as support grows for larger WPA and farm programs, with key figures like Lehman Wallace Wagner Morgenthau pushing for bigger sums and possible new taxes. It sketches Senate D leadership and Robinson’s missteps over alleged Ku Klux letters as part of Democratic infighting.

Washington Roosevelt Lehman Et al House Democratic Steering Committee CCC Agriculture Wallace Wagner Treasury Morgenthau Heavy Brigade Congress Senate Robinson Kansas Mr. Roosevelt Mr. Robinson

Warning in Congressional Record Spreads Quietly

Senator Clark cites Section 201 of the Criminal Code to warn officials against pressuring Congressmen, noting insiders traced the warning to presidential liaison figures Charles West and James Roosevelt. Quezon eyes Manila Washington talks may yield independence for the Philippines and a preferential tariff pact.

Clark Missouri Charles West James Roosevelt Manuel Quezon Manila Washington Philippines Cuba

Political Seer Hurja Disagrees With Farley Over Election Peel

The piece notes Emil Hurja and Samuel Farley clash over election forecasts. Hurja bases his 167 electoral vote estimate on sound math and historical data, while Farley relies on optimistic predictions from county chairs. Roosevelt reportedly faced similar figures to Hurja.

Democratic Seer Emil Hurja Seer Hurja Seer Farley Hurja Landon Roosevelt Mr. Farley Farley

London debutante school head on modern girls habits

The head of a London debutante school remarks that modern girls are not used to kneeling, except after Leap Year. In Newark a man with hiccups drinks champagne for nearly a month, fueling a cycle of discomfort.

London Hiccoughs Newark, N. J

Economist humor and odd claims in a troubled era

In this era the text hints at high costs in America and cheaper tricks abroad. A Hungarian jab at a duelling doctor appears as satire. An Arizona chemist claims air gold, while a crooner earns copper from heaven. A co author referenced in an auto wreck appears, reflecting labor strife and scab culture.

Arizona

Kennedy Named To Lead Merchant Marine Commission

Column lauds Joseph P. Kennedy as chairman with vast powers under the merchant marine act and urges aggressive measures to restore the American flag on the seas. It contrasts Hitler and Kaiser with German people and defends humane culture amid Nazi regime.

Hugh 8. Johnson New York City New Mercantile Marine Act Seven Seas Joseph P. Kennedy S.E.C Adolf Hitler Pathies Hitler Kaiser

District Tales of Long Ago District Tales of Long Ago

Chester Township plans a new schoolhouse as salt furnaces near Syracuse idle for summer. Mrs. Fanny Strong demolishes Giles mansion in Rutland to build a modern home. Senator Carpenter’s Children’s Home bill passes House and awaits popular vote before enactment.

Board of Education Chester Township Chester Syracuse Fanny Strong Giles Rutland Carpenter Senate

Miner Wage Write-In Calls for Fairer Deal

John Ponn of Gloucester Rural District 4 argues in the Public Forum for a fair wage agreement in mining. He contends current figures misrepresent miners earnings, notes hazardous work and skilled labor, and urges equitable national income distribution to stabilize prices and avoid labor unrest.

the Messenger

Water shortage menaces one third of North Dakota towns

Grand Forks, N D Inadequate water supplies confront nearly a third of the 326 incorporated communities in North Dakota, it was reported by F W Voedisch, superintendent of the state federal water project.

Grand Forks N. D North Dakota F. W. Voedisch

Poets Corner Seeks Readers Verses with Names and Addresses

Messenger Readers submit verses with bylines. Poems include To My Mother by Evelyn Holdcroft from Chesterhill Ohio and a verse by Robert M Richards of Logan Ohio. The page notes barbed wire as a major factor in the revolution aging western American life.

Daphne Brett and Larry Smiths Complex Broadway Night

Daphne a NY advertising exec loves architect Larry Smith but faces conflict with sister Jennifer who dates Tuck Ainsley. A late night romance and marriage proposal collide with career duties as Jennifer nears a life change. A new license discovery threatens Daphne and Larry.

Daphne Brett New York Larry Smith Daphne Jennifer Tucker Ainsley Larry Tuck Ainsley Tuck Jack Old Jack Jennifer D. Brett

Local Social Roundup and School Health Note

Ruth circle hosts and church parlors gather for May festivities led by Mrs Ed Juniper and Mrs Clarence Wemsley with music at Laurel Run. Athens High School reports complete defective eyesight after county health exam. Florence Elder and Roy Tracy announce engagement. Bernarda Bryson marks 14th birthday with theater party. many friends attend. Orpha Graham teaches Worker's Class at First M E Church. Mildred Francis leaves for Columbus.

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THE United Press Paul Mallon America Hungary Ogso Johnson Meigs County the Public Forum John Ponn Glouster R. D Dakota Poet's Corner Messenger Evelyn Holdcroft Chesterhill Robert M. Richards E. Second Manhattan Brett Smith Jack Cartwright Virginia Ed. L. Juniper Clarence Wemsley Eugene Pritchard Nelsonville Ruth Dr. C. L. Jones Los Angeles Cal Clara Reda Watkins E. McQuade Katherine Figg Mrs. C. B. Price Laurel Run Athens High School County Health Department Florence Elder J. R. Elder E. State Sr Roy Tracy Pomeroy Bernarda Bryson C. H. Bryson Elsie Doerneburg Catharine McKee Janice Battin Elizabeth Morgan Jennie Mulligan Blanche Riley Abigail Putnam Mary Peoples Helen Peoples Eleanor Phillips Alice Phlips Doris Henry Mary Emal Wilson Ruth Foster Stella Mae Witt Ruth McCormick Dorothy McCormick Aberi] Moore Louise Angel Orpha Graham M. E. Church W. B. ‘Francis Mildred Francis
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