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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1937

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Notice of Publication Details

The Athens Messenger announces publisher Gordon K. Bush and general manager Charles H. Garris with a history dating to 1825. Publication is weekday afternoons except Saturday and a large Sunday edition, listing affiliations and advertising policies. Subscription options include carrier and mail rates across several Ohio counties.

Prederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Coreer American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association United Press National Representatives John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland

Labor war on the Pacific coast cripples ships and citizens

A factions clash between the Pacific Coast Teamsters Union and the CIO longshoremen escalates into an embargo on San Francisco Bay ports. Freight sits idle while ships unload, threatening wider coastwise spread and risking a public backlash that could erase recent labor gains.

Pacific Coast Pacific Coast Teamsters’ Union A. F. of L Teamsters’ Union Teamsters San Francisco Bay Atlantic Coast San Francisco Labor

Nazi Infiltration Fears Raise Alarm in United States

The Chicago Times reports Nazi leaders preparing for direct action in the United States. Fritz Kuhn claims his organization will intervene only if Communists seize control, but the public grows wary of private armies ready to defend the country.

Chicago Times United States Fritz Kuhn The Times Hitler Kerr Kuhn Uncle Sam

Meaning of CCC cut reduces camps and enrollments

On October 1 the Civilian Conservation Corps will abandon about 260 camps bringing the total to its lowest since 1933. Enrollees will drop below 200000 for the first time though new enrollments will quickly rise again. The CCC provided jobs income and work while improving woodland and soil resources and its shrinkage reflects a lessening emergency.

Civilian Conservation Corps CCC

If war unifies a people's philosophy in China

The remark suggests that war could align Chinese society with Confucian ideals, implying a fusion of national hardship with traditional moral teachings. It presents a provocative link between conflict and cultural cohesion without detailing supporting events or sources.

China

Miss America Sparkles in Brief Pageant Spotlight

A fragmented line hints at Miss America coverage, noting a beauty pageant moment with focus on contestants and the event tone. No clear names or dates are readable, but the report conveys pageant excitement and public interest in the title race.

Behind the Scenes in Washington and the Court Plan

Washington insiders frame Tugwell’s departure as a rightward shift yet the President moves toward a radical Supreme Court change. Two lawyers, Thomas G. Corcoran and Benjamin V. Cohen, become targets of opposition as the President’s inner circle faces external pressure and power struggles.

Washington Kosannas Tugwell Supreme Court Thomas G. Corcoran Benjamin V. Cohen Tom Ben Moley Roosevelt Corcoran Cohen Wall Street

Liberal lawyers dominate New Deal era legal team

The four liberal appointees Tom and Ben team up with Bob and Bill to form a skilled group. Robert H. Jackson handles taxation and monopoly issues, William O. Douglas oversees corporate finance and Wall Street devices, Cohen excels in legal drafting, and Corcoran contributes generalship and other fields.

Tom and Ben Bob and Bill Robert H. Jackson SEC William O. Douglas New Deal Jackson Supreme Court Douglas Wall Street Cohen Corcoran RFC National Power Policy Committee White House Cummings Roosevelt

Margit Agnew Ends Year of Probation Wedding Plans

After a year of probation Margit Agnew consents to her sister's marriage to Waide a young inventor. Margit maintains control over her Long Island home dress shop and emotions while Waide resists but is drawn into the wedding plans amid a city scene with a sidewalk artist.

Lovely Margit Agnew Waide Margi Long Island Seton Althonys Irene

Irene Agnew and Artist Charlie Clash Then Escape

Irene, drawn to a street artist after a police confrontation over licenses, argues with a cop and a boastful crowd. The artist named Charlie snubs her, reveals her disdain, and then unexpectedly invites Irene to walk with him and suggests a ride to Spike's, foreshadowing further disclosures tomorrow.

Roosevelt Campaign Speech Writers and Lobbies

In the last campaign Corcoran Stanley High and Judge Sam Rosenman aided Roosevelt's campaign speeches. Previously Corcoran and Cohen fought stockbroker and utility lobbies as Roosevelt assigned securities and public utilities acts to draft and shepherd through Congress.

Corcoran Stanley High Sam Rosenman Roosevelt Cohen Congress

Resolutions Call for Deportation of Non citizens

The column critiques a set of American Legion resolutions advocating mandatory alien registration and deportation for non citizens illegally residing in the United States. It questions enforcement laxity and argues such measures would shift costs from relief to citizens and strain public funds. It asks which officer would tolerate violations and notes potential job impacts.

Hugh Johnson Hugh Johnson Toledo United States Harry Hopkins Congress

Memorial ceremony in China stirs mixed sympathy for Japan

The report notes nuanced reactions to Japan's bid to build a humanity memorial in China while warning that the groundbreaking ceremony is dragging on and growing tedious.

Japan China

Mediterranean Mystery Submarine Pact Signed

A telephone operator becomes entwined in a Mediterranean puzzle as the Nyon Power Piracy Pact is signed, affecting regional maritime tensions and signaling new alliances in the area.

Mediterranean

Rhode Island Violators Must Pay Cash Fines in Fall River

District Judge Benjamin Cook rules Rhode Island motorists detained in Fall River must settle motor vehicle violations with cash fines. The ruling bans use of credit in payment, signaling tighter enforcement for out of state offenders.

Fall River Mass Rhode Island Benjamin Cook

Greyhound Diavoletta Sets Fertility Record at Blythe Bridge

A world record is alleged for the British Greyhound Racing Association stud at Blythe Bridge Staffordshire after Diavoletta produced 45 puppies in four litters. The litters totaled 11, 11, 11 and 12 puppies.

London Diavoletta British Greyhound Racing Association Blythe Bridge Staffordshire

Cancer Heredity And Insurance Inferences Discussed

The piece notes cancer sometimes runs in families and twin studies show shared tumor types, with heredity mostly affecting susceptibility rather than the cancer itself. It discusses insurance implications, racial patterns in cancer incidence, and regional differences in breast and uterine cancers among English, Dutch, and African American populations.

Poet Verse Contributions and Snippets From Readers

Messenger Readers are invited to submit poems with name and address for this column. The sample items include a botanical monologue by Mrs. Clifford Jolley of New Marshfield Ohio, a street scene remark by Policeman Theodore Lambert of Chicago, a note on speech habits, and a Jeanette McDonald quote about debutante slouch.

Messenger Jeanette McDonald

Nelsonville 1870 1874 Community Life Chronicle

District Tales recount Nelsonville Ohio in 1870 74 with mines banks and notable locals. Miners such as Butt Raine Spencer Wallace Hawkins Sullivan labor at the Lick Run and Brooks mines while plans for canal coal shipping unfold. January notes log injuries bankrupts and land deals amid evolving town economy.

Charley Barker Adams Street Nicholas Bates York Township Nelsonville Brooks Lick Run Coal Co L. D. Poston James Butt Thomas Raine Smith Spencer John Wallace John Hawkins Dan Sullivan Thomas Wilkinson Hayden Jane Scott Verity Chicago Laleship

Rotary Clubs Meet in Athens to Outline Plans

Executives of 35 Southern Ohio Rotary Clubs gathered in Athens with Ho mer C. Clark as secretary and John R. Patterson as president. The gathering followed a social visit by Mr and Mrs Hull Foster Jr and guests from Bremen Washington D C Newark and long Beach. An annual outing of Athens High School teachers occurred at Hal M Woods cottage with Principal F E Harshman and O L Wood as cooks. L J Addicott and A E Whaley won the horseshoe pitching contest.

Southern Ohio Rotary Clubs Athens Homer C. Clark Athens Club John R. Patterson Athens High School Hal M. Woods Mechanicsburg Road F. E. Harshman O. L. Wood L. J. Addicott A. E. Whaley

Town Notes On Residents Travel and Moves

Twenty years ago Mrs. Alston Ellis returns from Delaware Springs Sanitarium much improved. Mr. Russell Herrold goes back to Pittsburgh after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Herrold. Miss Frances Carr leaves for Marietta to teach music in public schools. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCoy and daughter Lois visit Hemlock with Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Miller. Charley Brown and Bell Brown go to Pittsburgh to recall boyhood days. Mrs. Fred Pickering travels to Columbus to pursue a master’s degree at Ohio State University. her son Homer is a senior at North High.

Irene Margit Keough Aptiot Russia Madigan Avenue Stilwell B. Tray Alston Ellis Delaware Springs Sanitarium Fred McCoy Lois Hemlock R. W. Miller Charley Brown Charley and Bell Brown Pittsburgh Charley Fred Pickering Columbus Ohio State University Homer North High

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Athens Messenger Gordon K. Bush Gen. Mgr Charles H. Garris Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan, Vinton U. S Yg Sriouic Rodney Dutcher By Rodney Dutcher Excitind Romay MR. Wall Street Financial Pages Chapter Rian Condaya Mayer Corp Curbstone Michael Angelo Charlie Irene Agnew Ann Bayview Metropolitan Madison Avenue Billy Trene Paul Nonce Spike Real Brain Trust Greyhound DR. Morris Fishbein Poet's Corner Clifford Jolley New Marshfield R. 1 Ohio Theodore Lambert Larry Radkewicz L. L. Scott Hull Foster, Jr Long Beach, Cal Harry Z. Foster E. State St Isaac Rowles Bremen Theodocia Rowles Washington, D. C M. F. Riley Ellen Jane Newark Russell Herrold Mrs W. H. Herrold Frances Carr Marietta George Clark
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