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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
4
The Athens Messenger established 1825 lists publishers editors and associations and notes weekday editions and a large Sunday edition. It details subscriptions prices by carrier and mail including Ohio rates and durations.
A columnist notes Ohio failed to enforce new liquor regulations after repeal. Bars flourish near churches and schools, youths buy liquor, night spots become gambling joints, and enforcement falters as oversight roles shift to politicians. The piece argues reform lacks follow through nationwide.
The piece argues that mandatory two month labor for government dignitaries fails to teach real empathy. It contrasts German officials with American industrialists who rise from poverty, suggesting better wages and conditions in the United States arise from that dynamic.
Lt. Gov. Paul P. Yoder argues school financing will dominate discussion as tax readjustments loom. Debates center on sales taxes for the foundation program and whether repealing sales tax on food would harm school revenues, with broad disagreement over future tax policy and public versus private financing.
Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt held separate briefings with Garner Robinson and the House leaders Bankhead Rayburn, yielding three distinct views on the agenda. Court packing remains must legislation while wages and hours talks lag, with tentative split bills planned and uncertain timing.
Washington column evaluates the presidents court proposal with 42 expected votes and five swing senators. It argues compromise unlikely, notes political harm already done, and predicts the tempest may fade before the election as public interest wanes.
Progressive readers note a petty crime report about a theft of vitamin pellets in Detroit, described with satirical commentary. The piece mocks wartime fear and labels a perceived internal threat as a cornfield parasite, implying ongoing political tension.
A psychologist notes crowds trigger emotional release as people move through the 5 30 rush. The piece questions who would choose to make love amid crowded transit and office corridors.
The writer uses a tree and fruit metaphor to critique wealth distribution and fairness. They urge shared prosperity, warn against top-branch hogging, and promise continued advocacy through public opinion and judges. Signed by John Ponn from Gloucester R. D. 4, May 17.
A historical note reveals April 16 1893 petitions to bring Bell System service to Athens Southeastern Ohio signed by 50 local businessmen and residents The list of initial subscribers includes banks hotels hospitals schools railroad offices and various merchants providing the first telephones in the city.
Poem expresses weariness with rain then anticipation of walking to see spring blooms. The speaker, Laura B Foster from Columbus Ohio, ends with a playful apology to the rain and a hopeful note about daffodils lilac and sun.
Philip Hendry uncovers ten year old San Francisco Barrett murder case details. Joan Barrett, daughter of the hanged man, is linked to Sybil Hendry as rival in love. Philip and Sybil plan to send copies and arrange air mail or a swift return with evidence.
The note cites statements from Kaiser Wilhelm era figures and leaders like Mussolini Dawes and Pope Pius urging peace, liberty, and resilience. It forecasts prosperity until 1989 amid warnings of war and a 1939 steel market collapse.
Ten years ago news notes report the marriage of Miss Neva Lorraine Farrell and Owen Howard Morrison of Nelsonville in Delaware Ohio. Glouster High School lists twenty seven graduates including Ada Leake and Mary Miller. Mrs Merritt Wilson of Elkins WV visits family in town. social events honor Mrs Clinton P Biddle and Mrs F M Hutchinson at local clubs.
Twenty years ago male students at Ohio University excluding graduates and those in engineering and medical courses were dismissed as proposed by Governor Cox. The Kaiser stationed police in German cities to halt unrest. A Sault Ste Marie pier explosion caused serious damage. Local social notes list visitors and medical association attendees including Dr. Hooper and Dr. Henry among others.
The article describes angina pectoris pain under the breastbone and possible radiations to the shoulder neck or stomach. It notes attacks are short but can be triggered by exertion after meals stress anger or fatigue and stresses calm eating soft easy to digest foods and avoiding hurried meals and heavy exercise after eating.
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