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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1937

Page

4

The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co Notice

The Athens Messenger announces publication by The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co with Gordon K Bush as Publisher and Gen Mgr and Charlies A Barris as Managing Editor. It lists circulation groups, alliances, and operating details including subscription rates and office locations.

Athens Sessenger Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K Bush Mgr. Charlies A. Barris

Ohio farmers push for lasting road program in Columbus meeting

Farmers in Ohio call for county mass meetings to map a practical road construction plan. They urge direct control by farmers to curb local misallocation and push a sustained program funded by available revenues, arguing county officials and trustees have favored personal interests.

Ohio Good Roads Columbus

Why Investors Hesitate Over Government Funded Growth

The piece argues public utility leaders feared Washington actions would deter billions in investment. It contends tax funded and subsidized programs kept funds from private expansion, depressing utilities and industry. It notes low interest rates and government borrowing created artificial jobs and higher competition, delaying recovery.

Washington

Inefficient Democracy and the Value of Free Governance

NYU Chancellor Harry Woodburn Chase argued at Franklin and Marshall College’s sesquicentennial that democracy’s inefficiency is a strength. He said democracy grows through educated cooperation, not coercion, and advances slowly with inevitable mistakes, a feature to be cherished.

Harry Woodburn Chase New York University Franklin and Marshall College

Taxes You Don't See

A tax study by Dr. Mabel Newcomer of Vassar College for the Twentieth Century Fund exposes hidden taxes on city dwellers. It shows town residents with the same income pay a much higher rate due to rent and purchase taxes, urging awareness and protest to curb rising taxes.

Mabel Newcomer Vassar College Newcomer Illinois

Behind the Scenes In Washington Tugwell bill debated after deadly elixir incident

Washington officials discuss sulfanilamide deaths and the Tugwell bill amid blame for inadequate testing of drugs. FDA officials say federal testing could have prevented tragedies while current law offers only misbranding penalties. Regulators blame manufacturers and lobbyists for diluting protective measures.

Washington Food and Drug Administration E. Kennerly Marshall, Jr Johns Hopkins University Tugwell W. G. Campbell Food and Drug

Johnson argues balanced budget key to revival of investment

In a 1930s style critique, Hugh Johnson says private capital won’t flow without investment, warns against more federal heavy‑goods spending, and urges tax cuts and a balanced budget to restore investor confidence and spur recovery. He recalls Recovery Act aims and the N R A and P W A programs.

Washington Ickes Hophead

Athens merchants seek diverse industries for growth

Ten years ago at the Athens Retail Merchants Institute J W Griest urged varied industries in Athens including new factories farming poultry dairying and tourism tied to scenery and history Also noted was an alumni auditorium project stunning spectators. Mary Foster Peoples married Edward Richmond Harris of Chillicothe.

Athens Retail Merchants’ Institute J. W. Griest Chicago Athens Mary Foster Peoples Edward Richmond Harris Chillicothe

District Tales of Long Ago by Jane Dowd Dailey

The article recalls Athens County’s Children’s Home founded by donors from local townships in 1876. John S. Fowler raised funds by going door to door, establishing a home for forty seven children to avoid taxation. The Junior American Citizens Club of Athens County Children’s Home is named in Fowler’s honor.

Jane Dowd Dailey Athens County John S. Fowler Tobias Boudinot B. C. Lefever Thomas J. Allison Joel Saunders Mr. Fowler Citizens of America Junior American Citizens Club

Public Forum Letter Responds To Lets Eat First

In response to Mr. John Penns item in the Public Forum I defend pension authorship and argue for careful use of elderly benefits. Clara Cantwell of Nelsonville thanks Athens residents for kindness and urges voters to support sound pensions and prudent debt handling.

John Penn Ohio Athens City Penn Athens Clara Cantwell Nelsonville Nov

Ringworm Infections In Hair and Groin Discussed

Dr Morris Fishbein explains ringworm forms affecting the scalp in children and groin infections often arising from secondary sources. Treatments vary by location including hair removal, antiseptics, ointments, powders, and occasional X rays under physician guidance.

Morris Fishbein

Party of Snow and Secrets at the Jeffry Home

Jill hosts a glittering ball as English guest Alan Jeffry’s past looms. Milo’s jealousy and a family financial crisis collide with Montanne’s hard talk about a doomed loan. Jill confronts danger and discovers her father’s peril as a shadowy visitor arrives.

Jill Wentworth Alan Jeffry Barry Wentworth Jill Jack Wentworth Sylvia Sutton Alan Bill Victor Ainsley Elise Milo Perkins America Eton Jeffrys Lord Jeffry Lord Ainsley

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