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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1937

Page

4

Obituary and Ad Rates Listed by Press Associations

A compact notice outlines advertising rates and obituary charges from various bodies including the American Newspaper Publishers Association Obio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association and United Press membership. The brief item notes nominal obituary charges and forms of payment for home or foreign office notices.

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

Rockefeller’s Quiet Final Chapter in Floridian Comfort

The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes John D Rockefeller Sr died peacefully in Florida after a life of vast wealth and philanthropy. It reflects on decades of trust busting, enduring influence, and a softened public image as time reshaped views of his business empire and public service.

John D. Rockefeller Florida John Davison Rockefeller Rockefeller Rockefeller Oil Empire Standard Oil Rockefellers Young Rockefeller John Mr. Rockefeller Cleveland Plain Dealer

Supreme Court backs New Deal keystones pensions and unemployment

The Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of old age pensions and unemployment insurance as central to the New Deal. The President asks Congress to extend social progress, noting the public expects relief and programs may reach those in need, though doubts about planning remain.

Supreme Court Congress

Vice President Garner Plans June Home Visit to Uvalde

Washington reports Vice President Garner is studying railroad timetables to Uvalde and aims to leave mid June to stay through the January session. He reportedly has presidential permission and would delay if a Supreme Court decision risks a tie. Such a move would be historic for a sitting VP.

Washington Garner V. P Uvalde Congress Supreme Court

Congress eyes end of session as White House pushes bills

The piece notes lawmakers show mixed enthusiasm for the presidential program with a summer recess risk. It predicts the anti lynching bill may be blocked by a Senate filibuster, while House measures like Pettingill Long Short Hall and Vinson pollution fare poorly in the Senate. Other items likely to pass include minimum wage hours for power planning, an omnibus farm bill, flood control at 11 million, rivers and harbors, and two year PWA extension. the Florida Canal bill and Wagner housing bill face setbacks.

Garner Congress House Senate White House PWA Sybil Bob Inspector Kennedy Mr. Hendry

McNutt Philippine toast sparks criticism in 1940 column

The columnist lambasts Paul McNutt for a Philippine drinking decree tied to Imperial pageantry. He argues the State Department backs the move, decries it as a blunder, and links it to broader shows of power by U S officials abroad and domestic labor fears.

New Economic Basis and Federal Role in Labor Reform

The article discusses shifts toward federal wage and hour standards, social security, and old age pensions. It questions legality, cites certifying court rulings, and argues a broader federal influence could reshape intrastate commerce and employment practices. It warns about defeatist attitudes and potential consequences for social progress.

District Tales of Long Ago in Hocking Valley

In 1852 a large 8 000 acre coal and mineral land deal in York and Ward townships near Buchtel to the Perry County line was financed by David Gibson John Whetstone and Mr Parrish with Daniel Smith. The tract passed through several owners Burkey and Lee Newark Hitchcock and finally the Co and H V R R which later developed the resources.

Hocking York Ward Buchtel Bessemer Perry W. W. Poston Nelsonville David Gibson John Whetstone Parrish Cincinnati Daniel Smith Gibson Hotel Whetstone Burkey and Lee Newark Hitchcock Cleveland

Poet's Corner Class of 12 summons fate and fame

The Class of 12 is hailed as a class of fate through a commemorative ode by BESSIE M GORSLENE. The poem links battles for freedom in history from John Paul Jones to World War I and later quiet civic struggle, ending with a call for students from all regions to gather on the campus and future worlds to conquer.

John Paul Jones College Gate

Health Hints on Diabetes and Insulin Use

The article explains that insulin substitutes for a failing pancreas rather than cures diabetes and outlines how sugar metabolism works in normal and diabetic bodies. It notes sugar levels in blood, thirst, hunger, weight, and the noncontagious nature of diabetes with potential long life if properly managed, especially after age 40.

Willis

Crystal Pool opens for swimmers in town

The new Crystal Pool, six feet wide and 160 feet long, was opened for swimmers. Apparel merchants from 18 counties gathered at the Berry Hotel with T. W. Craig and leaders from Ohio State University, the state council of merchants, and national associations attending. Graham Bing, son of Prof and Mrs Bing, was one of nine seniors to receive an honor key from the Case School of Applied Science.

Crystal Pool Berry Hotel T. W. Craig Zenner H. H. Maynard Ohio State University James E. Morton Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants Celia R. Cash National Retail Dry Goods Association H. R. la Towsky The National Cash Register Co Graham Bing S. H. Bing Case School of Applied Science

Wartime balance and a major rail wreck near Athens

Twenty years ago Russia is out of the war for at least two years while France nears manpower exhaustion and Britain still has punch left. American observers expect the United States to bear the main burden as the war drags on. Yankee soldiers see action on the Western Front and Turkey suffers from pestilence and famine. In Athens, residents flock to view the wreck of the B and O flyer No 3 from New York to St Louis, with one of the worst pileups in years, though no lives were lost. Dr D B Evans and Lizzie Michaels escaped with minor injuries.

Russia France England Germany United States Turkey Athens New York St. Louis Mineral D. B. Evans M. E. Church of Lizzie Michaels Union St

Fatal Passion in a Mine Case Sequel Unfolds

Sybil Hendry plots vengeance after learning estate rules complicate her share. Bob Andrews and Inspector Kennedy chase new clues linking Charles Norton to the Hendry murder, while Joan Barrett and Dorothy Starcke aid the investigation. Norton vanishes after a tense hotel sting as detective work closes in.

Joan Barrett John Hendry Bob Andrews Hendry Joan Sybil Hendry Philip Hendry Sybil Dorothy Starke Charles Norton California Bob Kennedy O'Brien

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Paul Mallon Hugh Johnson Hugh Johnson Washington, D. C der Fuehrer Paul McNutt Casey Quezon Bum Bum Bum Manila Harry Woodring Malin Craig State Department McNutt Paul the McNutt Philippines Nimcom MacGregor Little Brown Brothers Quezon National Guard Indiana C. H. Harris Poet's Corner Messenger Bessie M, Gorslene DR. Morris Fishbein George Clark Heegkery Miss Barrett Mr. Andrews Barrett Dorothy Thomas Barrett San Francisco Miss Starke Norton Green Hills Penn Station Pennsylvania Mr Norton Lang Andrews Mauritius
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