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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1937
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Herald weekly publication lists carrier and mail rates. It notes prices for Athens and surrounding counties, with annual and semiannual subscriptions and extra postage considerations.
The Duke of Windsor and his American-born wife drew varied reactions abroad and in the United States after news of canceling a return visit. British and American commentators debated his status and future role as a former monarch while rumors circulated about a possible later social visit.
A plan used in some regions to let hunters visit landowners after obtaining permission. Keeps cars in barns, requires reporting in, and aims to protect remaining game. Southeastern Ohio has many hunting sites but vandals spoil access. better landowner hunter cooperation could improve sport and reduce complaints.
The article argues that the current political and administrative group wastes funds and cannot economize. It calls for fresh representatives in Washington with a strict stance on cutting expenses to balance the federal budget and reduce the national debt.
The text argues that interest follows ability and that newcomers gain motivation by completing tasks well. It cautions beginners to start with manageable goals, build skill before competition, and avoid overreaching to preserve enthusiasm and satisfaction.
The article argues for assisting others while avoiding overloading workers who must earn money to pay bills. It emphasizes targeted help and practical support rather than broad, costly programs.
The new Congress opens November 15 to pick up the Roosevelt program minus the court plan. Expected clashes over centralization of power and New Deal policies loom, with wage hour rules, surplus crop controls and TVA style regional development on the docket. Some Democratic opponents may support the President, others push for regularity amid a wary electorate.
Hugh Johnson reports the AFL and CIO face cash pressure as a downturn hits business and employment. He warns organizing drives could stall if unions struggle to fund campaigns and membership dips amid layoffs and rising inventories.
Britain has spent 288 million pounds on rearmament. The remark on “an ounce of prevention” is noted as a moral twist on the cost and policy shift.
Weekend guest is shot in Whitehall Michigan. A practical sleuth hints the incident may involve a shortage of towels, suggesting a possible motive or awkward absence of essentials.
Ten years ago an Armistice Day program was presented by grades four to six at Central School with Donald Harvey presiding as student council president. Miss Nell Shipley of New York City visited her parents in Athens. The Child Conservation League heard H T Phillips report on the Marion state convention and decided to make the usual Thanksgiving charity offering. Two home economics clubs were formed at Athens High School, one for seniors and one for juniors, with Esther Harris and Louise Seipel elected president respectively.
The first decade of the First M. E. Church Class Six was marked by an anniversary dinner. Mrs. Alex Root and Mrs. Mary Root traveled to Montgomery to visit Dewey Root at Camp Sheridan as part of a family trip. The play featured Ellis Woodworth Ralph Davidson Marian Bush Marie Jewett Charles Woodworth Doris Nye and Lillian Horn with the Jaz Band performing between acts.
Health column notes cold sores commonly form around the lips but can appear anywhere. They burn or tingle before blistering and may relate to fever wind sun or certain foods. Causes debated as virus or nervous origin. usually clear within a week but may recur. Treatments vary from drying agents to stronger remedies. cleanliness prevents secondary infections. Shingles are a different herpes. In a separate note, Harold L Turgen of New Britain fined $5 and costs for driving on the wrong side around a posted curve.
Messenger readers contribute verses urging the union spirit and mutual aid. The poem cautions against boasting in numbers and calls for fair conduct, loyalty, and kindness to prevent disintegration. It praises a strong leader, notes U M W of A as exemplary, and concludes with a signoff from SNEDDEN Athens RD 1.
A reflective piece urges women to measure beauty by inner qualities. It asks if readers are glad to be alive and capable of kindness, confidence, and cheerful resilience rather than focusing on physical standards. If the mirror says you are beautiful, the yardstick should confirm you are a Lovely Lady.
W O Mathis of Mineral Wells stumbled onto a remarkable sight a big spider’s home. It was lined with a white silk like material and featured a hinged door that the spider opened and closed. A second hinged door indicated an addition was being built.
A debutante Jill Wentworth discovers Alan Jeffry's romance with Ardath Holm. Jill reacts with brittle poise then plans to face family while Alan, facing his own truth, contemplates returning home as Vic Ainsworth warns him about his aging father. The chapter ends with Jill and Alan’s fates intertwined.
Mr and Mrs Charlies Kingan and daughter Marilyn of Butler Pa returned home Friday after visiting Mrs Kingans parents the Gibsons Harrisonville and Arthur Gibson and family and sister Mrs Ray Jordan and family of this community Ray Jordan Chillicothe spent the week end at his home here Mr and Mrs Arthur Gibson and son Mr and Mrs W B Gibson visited Mr and Mrs Frank Gibson and family at Harrisonville Sunday Miss Dorothy Coe at Columbus beauty culture college was home for the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs P V Coe Mr and Mrs Glen Hanning had Sunday visitors Mr and Mrs Dana Welch and children Downing ton and Mr and Mrs Harl Haning and Mrs Capitola Haning Mrs Ray Jordan and daughter Virginia entertained with a 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs Charles Kingan and daughter Marilyn Mr and Mrs Frank Gibson and family of Harrisonville
Miss Eileen Eskew was the Saturday guest of Mrs. Jessie Russell. Mrs. Eva Baird visited her son Walter White and others hosted guests across the area. Families including Eskews Buck and Humphrey shared visits and apple paring, with trips to Middleport and Williams, West Virginia. The item ends noting the meaning of the name Siberia as thirsty.
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