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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1937

Page

4

Faith Is Realized at Ohio University Old Ohio Anniversary

Ohio University marked the Northwest Territory celebration with educators from northern and western colleges paying tribute to the founders who planned the first west of the mountains. The piece lauds Old Ohio as the matrix of higher education in a vast region and notes the university now serves over 3,000 students with thousands of alumni across 48 states.

Ohio University Northwest Territory Ohio River Ohio Ohio Purchase Athens County Meigs County Gallia County Hocking County Washington County Vinton County

Business to Rescue The President Calls Leaders To Conference

The piece argues for inviting business and industrial leaders to guide economic policy. It notes past praise for business guards of the nation and critiques political planning, unemployment, and debt. It cites radio rhetoric, taxation fears, and compares historic crises to current conditions. It ends with a reference to a New Jersey shooting case and philandering husbands.

Washington White House Boston Harbor

Behind the Scenes in Washington on Windsor Tour

Washington officials worry over the Duke and Duchess of Windsor visit with police protection plans and crowd fears while labor leaders question the tour and Bedaux ties. The State Department stays vague on the royal status as publicity and diplomacy mix amid fascist allegations and press tensions.

Rodney Dutcher Washington Duke and Duchess of Windsor America State Department Ickes Charles E. Bedaux Eddie Wally Bedaux PWA Duke of Windsor White House England Tri-Borough Bridge Norris Dam A. F. of L John Lewis William Green Germany Edward New York Duke

Johnson Praises Census Plan Amid Unemployment Debate

Hugh S. Johnson argues the government grossly underestimated unemployment and urges data driven relief. He lauds John Biggers for using mail and rural delivery workers to conduct a voluntary census, though noting it won’t identify aliens or those avoiding registration.

Hugh 8S Johnson Washington, D. C Harry Hopkins John Biggers

Man's mentality improves after firing bullet into head

A fragment suggests a controversial claim that mental improvement follows firing a bullet into the head, noting not recommended but claimed to be effective in stubborn cases. No corroborating evidence or authority is provided.

Canadian golf club posts sentry on course at night

A Canadian golf club sets a night watch on its course to deter wildlife. The report notes no mention of daytime animal or human activity or other disruptions on the greens.

Canadian Golf Club

Ardath and Jill Clash Over Alan Jeffry Purchase

Ardath Holm plots to hurt Jill Wentworth amid jealous intrigue as Alan Jeffry confronts Jill about a $3000 painting purchase. Jill, torn by love and shame, faces Alan’s scorn and her mother’s obliviousness while Patty warns of Ardath’s scheming. Allegiances blur in a high society feud at the Wentworth home.

Ardath Alan Jill Ardath Holm Patty Alan Jeffry Wentworth Perkins Mother Dad Mr. Felton Graybeard Seville Jill Wentworth Goodby Mrs. Wentworth

Stars Say For Saturday October 30

Reading from the lunar as well as mutual aspects of major planets this day may bring important operations with high pressure, initiative and progress. The friendship of those in power influences goals and should be cultivated for advancement and prosperity. A birthday child may be prepared for a high place with worldly and spiritual progress.

Genevieve Kemble

Plan Dinner Meeting for church anniversary

The golden anniversary of the first preaching in the Christian Church will be celebrated Wednesday November 3 at 6 o clock with a pot luck supper. Rev Reed Downs, predecessor of Rev Neil Crawford, will speak.

Reed Downs Neil Crawford

Public Forum Letter Rebutts Cantwell on Old Age Aid

A reader defends the old age pension act and criticizes Mrs Cantwell for implying aid recipients are irresponsible. The writer urges support for justice, dignity, and practical help such as food and shelter to ensure peace of mind.

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Residence of Duke of Wellington Known as No 1 London

The Duke of Wellington’s residence is popularly called No 1 London. The house sits as the first residence past Hyde Park Corner.

Duke of Wellington No. 1 London Hyde Park Qorner

Health Hints on Preventing chapped skin in winter

Skin becomes brittle in dry air and low gland moisture. Use extra fat with ointments like cold cream or vaseline. Avoid excessive soap and water, dry with soft towel, and apply thicker ointment at night. Veils may help some women while men should keep grease on skin in cold conditions.

Helping Others Poem by Adda L. Andrews

A short verse from Adda L. Andrews of McArthur Ontario urges generosity without wealth. The poem warns wealth could breed selfishness while stressing daily acts of kindness and a heart of gold.

Southeast Ohio Teachers Meet Draws 1800 Educators

Athens hosted the twenty seventh annual Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association gathering with 1800 teachers including a Chicago graduate dean speaker, a 500 strong Ath ens High School band a 13 county chorus and mayoral pamphlet distribution on Ohio laws. The October weather reached 82 degrees and a local birthday party featured 61 relatives and seven cakes. A theft report listed Ohio license 665 185 for K R Vermillion’s car.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Chicago G. E. Stephenson

Athens Scouts Lead Liberty Bond Drive in County

Ten million people aimed at the $5 billion Liberty Loan as Athens Boy Scouts sold bonds around the city. Troops raised about $80,000 and 158 Athens County soldiers voted at Camp Sherman on Monday October 26 with most ballots cast for Athens city. Ballots were sealed and counted on election day November 6.

Athens Athens County Camp Sherman Athens City

Glouster Coal Fields Sparked Rapid Town Growth

From 1886 to peak production coal fields opened near Glouster drawing capital and workers. The Hollister mine west of Glouster reached the No 6 vein in 1887, spawning the Hollister community and post office. A large No 6 mine near Glouster employed hundreds, with Oakdale and Summers & Suydam mines expanding the region.

Glouster Courtright & Kisler Hollister Sunday Creek Valley Frank Keiitz J. C. Brown Oakdale Buckingham Branch Summers & Suydam Summers’ Coal Company

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