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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1937

Page

3

The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. Ad Rates and Details

Information about publication schedule, staff roles, associations, and national representatives. Advertising rates available on request. Subscriptions and rates listed for multiple counties with weekly and annual options.

Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association United Press

Fort Peck Dam Rated Bigger Than Cheops in Vanity Project

An analysis argues Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River Montana costs 200 million dollars will rise 242 feet across miles of prairie and create the largest duck pond but offers little flood control navigation or power. The Army engineers say there is no market for power and traffic on the Missouri River will not become significant, labeling the project a political vanity.

Fort Peck Missouri River Montana Cheops Fort Peck Dam United States Army Engineer Corps Markham Cheops’ Pyramid

Unemployment Census Critique Calls for Cold Analysis

In a critical editorial tone, the piece argues the national unemployment census is late costly and prone to inaccuracy. It warns that data will be hard to decipher, with false replies contaminating totals and political bias affecting results.

Secret Service

Plan for CCC camps to reform delinquent youths

State's Attorney Thomas J. Courtney of Chicago proposes new CCC style camps to discipline train and boost morale for delinquent youths. He argues such camps could separate from regular CCC enrolles and cut the annual crime bill by about half if adopted.

Thomas J. Courtney Chicago Courtney CCC

Big Push on Disease Discussed at Health Conference

A conference with Dr. Thomas Parran Jr. explored mass inoculation to eradicate pneumonia in Americans. While unlikely soon, the discussion signals hope. The new serum already given to 300000 CCC boys shows strong indications of value, behind only heart disease and cancer in concern.

Thomas Parran, Jr U. S. Public Health Service

Behind the Scenes In Washington

Congress faces internal pressures as White House and Wall Street contend over who will lead during economic troubles. A few members vote their convictions, but most respond to administration and constituency forces shaping future action.

Washington Congress White House Wall Street Capitol Hill

New Deal and Big Business Clash Over Economic Salvation

Dispatches note a rising clash between the administration and Big Business as the debate centers on which path offers the nation salvation. The tension hints that New Deal aims toward socialism unless private capital accelerates a recovery, a question likely to be debated further.

Wall Street

Roosevelt squeezes business to avert government ownership threat

The article portrays Roosevelt pressuring business to cooperate with the administration or risk public ownership of railroads utilities and insurance. It claims he believes Wall Street attacks him while he aims to discredit conservatives and balance the budget. He asserts cutting spending and restoring employment to spur a recovering economy amid a recession.

Wall Street Roosevelt

Johnson on Roosevelt program and dangers to capitalism

Hugh Johnson discusses NYA Professor Spahr's critique of a federal push to federalize key industries if private enterprise fails. He argues the president threatens nationalization and warns the administration risks inflation and economic chaos by political overreach rather than sound policy.

Washington, D. C O. K Spahr Roosevelt

Young SF girl seeks annulment to return to school

A 13 year old San Francisco girl asks for an annulment of her marriage to resume schooling amid reports that royal and political moves in Europe hint at a settled status quo. The item notes a link between social changes and shifting laws.

San Francisco

Milestone Seen in Fight Against Deadly Disease

The text notes the disease kills more Americans than any other illness and hints at a forthcoming medical breakthrough that could become a major milestone in conquering disease.

Coal production in ten months of 1927 totals 437,911,000 tons

Miss Jane Elizabeth Elliott of Toledo and Miss Celia Hite of Youngstown, students at Ohio Wesleyan, visited grandparents at 11 Elmwood Place. Mrs. Herbert M. Backus, state regent of the DAR from Columbus, attended a Nabby Lee Ames Chapter luncheon in Athens. Mrs. Martha Pilcher was regent of the local DAR chapter.

Jane Elizabeth Elliott Toledo Celia Hite Youngstown Ohio Wesleyan University F. J. Beasley Elmwood Place Herbert M. Backus DAR Columbus Nabby Lee Ames Athens Colonial Martha Pilcher

Women group gathers at Mrs Kern's home

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Central Ave. M. E. Church met at the home of Mrs. Theodore Kern on Cemetery Street to conduct its regular meeting and plans.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Central Ave. M. E Theodore Kern Cemetery St

Kreisler Barred from Recitals Over Fund Transfer

Austrian violinist Fritz Kreisler faced bans on recital appearances in multiple cities after authorities uncovered his transfers of funds secured in American dollars to Austria. The action halted performances and sparked scrutiny of his financial dealings across borders.

Fritz Kreisler Austria

Turkeys Driven to Athens by P G Moler Poultry Man

A rare sight in these days was the great flock of turkeys being driven into Athens by P G Moler the poultry and produce man. Moler took a car load of the dressed birds to New York City.

Athens P. G. Moler Poultry and Produce Man

Visit of First Lieut Hokey Palmer to Parents

First Lieut. Hokey Palmer arrived from Camp Sheridan to spend time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Palmer.

Hokey” Palmer Camp Sheridan J. A. Palmer

Hereditary Baldness and Hat Theories

The article notes baldness patterns are largely hereditary with variations such as temple recession or a central crown bald spot. It cites hairless dogs as a genetic example and challenges numerous causes from hat-wearing to sun exposure, finding no strong evidence linking hats or sun exposure to baldness.

Mexico Eton College

Two-Colored Zinnia Appears in Albany Garden

In Albany, a zinnia in Mrs. James McEwan's garden shows a split bloom half pink and half bright red, drawing attention to a rare two colored blossom during the season.

Albany N. Y James McEwan

WE the WOMEN a child specialist warns on motherhood vs wifehood

A New York child specialist argues mothers who sacrifice all for children risk loneliness and lost marriage. A contrasting model shows a wife who shares time between her spouse and children, saving parts of herself for later life and preserving companionship after the children grow up.

New York Joe Betty

Till the Lily Bells Ring In The Mansion Of The Skies

Messenger readers submit a memorial verse about a departed child resting under snow. The poem contemplates grief, remembrance, and faith in the afterlife, concluding with hope that spring will bring the lily bells to ring in May at the mansion in the skies.

Defiance Castle Expedition Brings Tension to West

In 1937 adventure tale, Bob Barry leads a four person party including Melissa Lane and Honey Bee Girl toward Defiance Castle. A risky rope descent tests skill, courage, and intergroup dynamics as tensions rise over race and status.

The Stars Say for Tuesday November 23

The forecast urges activity but warns against overdoing to avoid losses from aggression. It notes risks to private life and romantic relations from jealousy or elder intervention, with upheaval likely yet urging patience. A birthday year brings business prospects if temper stays calm. a child may show high mental gifts, while a wayward temper could spoil rewards. A private automobile in London sits in a busy street worth $100,000.

City of London

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