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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1937

Page

4

Athens Post Office Second Class Matter Rates

The notice lists membership and agencies of major press associations and national representatives. It details subscription rates by carrier and mail for Athens and surrounding counties, with annual and partial periods priced at four fifty, two fifty, one dollar, and one week ten cents, plus extra postage on request.

John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan, Vinton Washington Post Office

Progress in Safety Legislation Across States in 1937

The 1937 sessions saw nine states adopt standard drivers license measures, three adopt non standard licenses, and two modernize motor vehicle codes. Traffic patrols were expanded, officer training improved, and calls for uniform laws grew. Experts warn the changes require time to save lives and property, noting lapses such as chauffeurs lacking licenses in three states and none required in two. Public opinion remains key to further reform.

National Safety Council

More Apples Drive U S Apple Growers Campaign

Southeastern Ohio notes the US apple crop may reach a record 202 million bushels. Growers formed associations and stabilization committees, petitioned chains to feature apples, funded a half million dollar ad drive, and pursued export markets to counter surplus.

U. S Ohio Johnny Appleseed United States

Pennsylvania uses air patrols to ease holiday traffic

The state plans to deploy state owned airplanes to monitor highway conditions during peak travel and broadcast route updates. Motorists would hear which roads are lightest and use radio advisories to avoid jams as roads improve and police cars manage flow.

Pennsylvania

Polar lesson in Soviet style politics reaches Arctic

From the Soviet Arctic, 47 Eskimos are taken to Kamchatka for a course in political leadership. They learn European clothing and maps, plus the moon’s glow, while being instructed in how to undermine opposition and enforce party discipline. The piece mocks a rigid, centralized approach likely to chill independence.

Soviet Arctic Kamchatka Peninsula Igioo

Behind the Scenes in Washington Biggest Government Boss

The federal government now employs about 850000 civilians in the executive branch with a monthly payroll around 128 million dollars. Excludes military and temporary workers, yet shows a peace time peak in size and scope, rivaling major private enterprises.

Washington Executive Branch CCC

General Hugh S. Johnson to replace Raymond Clapper in Europe

The Messenger assigns General Hugh S. Johnson as Washington correspondent in Europe while Raymond Clapper is abroad. Clapper’s column will be continued after this Messenger writer assesses the situation in Europe.

Raymond Clapper Europe Messenger Special Washington Hugh S. Johnson Clapper Messenger

Solomon and McGrady and the labor policy rift

In this Delaware dispatch, the author argues four national issues loom: McGrady’s resignation as a nonpartisan labor expert, the labor department’s turmoil amid CIO splits, and the administration’s fragile ability to enact wage and hour and farm legislation. The piece stresses the need for nonpartisan, capable leadership to avert a broader crisis.

Betnay Beach Del Solomon McGrady Labor John Lewis Labor Department Department of Labor CIO

Film wedding draws 200 policemen in unprecedented ceremony

In a remarkable event the city mobilizes 200 police officers for a film wedding as crowds look on. Officials call the spectacle a sign of how security will scale up for future mass gatherings.

The Curse That Came True at Cook's Gap

Meigs County road troubles persist as hill slides undermine a quarter mile stretch known as Cook's Gap. Despite centuries of engineering, corduroy and stone fills failed, last year’s repairs offered hope, yet hundreds of tons of earth are again removed. Local lore says only removing the entire hill would end the cycle.

C. A. Hartley Meigs County Hysell Run Chapman Cooks Cook's Gap

Lightning burns landmark barn on Frank McDaniel farm near Mineral

Lightning struck the barn on the Frank McDaniel farm along Mineral New Marshfield Road Saturday afternoon, destroying the structure and its contents including hay grain wagon tools and machinery. The barn was an old landmark built by pioneer carpenters during the P. B. Wilson era and recently repaired for continued use.

Mineral Frank McDaniel Mineral- New Marshfield Road P. B. Wilson Frank Sickles George Sickles New Marshfield Drood McAfee Cincinnati D. T. McAfee Tommy Russell Lowry George Lowry D. B. Lowry Carbondale George K. Lowry Clyde Ely CCC Ernest Ely Olan Collins Vinton County

Bull snake climbs 22 feet causing power outage in Frederick

A bull snake climbed 22 feet on the steel structure of a power station after a bird nest sparked a short circuit. The incident disrupted electric service to Frederick and nearby southwestern Oklahoma towns.

Frederick Okla Oklahoma

Public Forum Letters Welcome Signatures Required

Readers are invited to send signed comments on current events to the Public Forum. Letters should be concise so multiple contributions appear daily.

Nelsonville School letters dispute Buchtel record

William Dale Thomas of Doanville replies to a Messenger letter arguing Nelsonville High was more disciplined than Buchtel. He recalls strict teachers, operetta lessons, and rural students integrating with city peers, noting over half of rural Buchtel students will switch to Nelsonville next year due to state laxities.

the Messenger Miss Worthington Nelsonville High School Buchtel Nelsonville Times

Birthday honored guest noted in Nelsonville gathering

Mrs. Robert Bagley of Nelsonville was the honor guest at a birthday party at her home. Mr. and Mrs. F A Cady left for their new home in Corning where he serves as high school principal. Mr. and Mrs. W H Logan returned from New York City. Miss Rosemary Farley returns from Detroit to teach in the coming year. Mrs T A Snyder and daughter Atheas visit Sidney for the Burl ey family reunion.

Robert Bagley Nelsonville F. A. Cady Corning Mr. Cady Rosemary Farley Detroit Mich T. A. Snyder Atheas Sidney Buirley M. B. Banks Park Place Red Cross Fred McKay Mary Crippen Roy Hinchman Mary Fuller Harry Bahrman New York City

Wartime coal prices set by states under Wilson policy

President Wilson fixed wartime coal prices by state with ranges from 2 to 3.25 dollars for run of mine coal and up to 3.00 dollars for prepared sizes. Dr Burt D Evans returned from Washington with passports to visit France Britain Ireland Italy and Switzerland for Methodist Episcopal Church work.

Wilson Burt D. Evans M. E. Church Washington France British Isles Italy Switzerland Methodist Episcopal Church

Island Adventure Continues Kay Dearborn Abducted

Grant Harper, in love with Kay Dearborn, searches the island after Kay vanishes from the Chinook. He finds her alarmed and joins her as they follow a flashlight guide toward a perilous beach path, pursued by unknown captors.

Kay Dearborn Melita Howard Kay Priscilla Dunn Forrest Brothers Grant Harper Mac Forrest Melita Fairweather Cove Mistral Bere Mac Tom Forrest Forrest Grant Harper

Insulin and Pancreas Roles in Diabetes History

The pancreas has both external and internal secretions. insulin from the Islands of Langerhans controls blood sugar. Excess insulin, from tumors or inflammation, causes weakness, hunger, dizziness, and mental changes, sometimes mimicking drunkenness or hysteria. managing sugar intake is essential during activity for those with hyperinsulinism.

Langerhans Banting Best McLeod Collip

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