OCTOBER 9, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rural Exodus in the Southern U.S.. Impact: The departure of 36,000 farmers from Southern states marked a turning point in American agriculture, leading to the invention of the modern-day avocado toast and the hipster movement that would later plague urban coffee shops.. Fact: Fun fact: This exodus was so significant that it inspired a best-selling novel titled 'Gone with the Wind, but Mostly Just Gone'..
• Headline: C.I.O. Organizes Army Workers in 1937. Impact: The C.I.O.'s push for unionization in army arsenals inadvertently sparked a nationwide movement that eventually led to the creation of the 'Workplace Snack Break', now considered a basic human right.. Fact: Did you know that the 'undemocratic' election complaint was the first recorded instance of a workplace grievance that did not involve a broken coffee machine? Progress!.
• Headline: Strong Line Lehigh's Reliance In Developing Capable Eleven; Injuries and Lack of Weight in Backfield Have Hurt Squad, but Return of Berg Settles Part of Problem-Hoppock Rated One of Best Ends in Engineers' History. Impact: Lehigh's struggles and eventual triumphs in developing their football team contributed to the long-standing tradition of college sports programs 'finding their groove' just in time for the next recruiting cycle.. Fact: Fun fact: Hoppock was so good they almost named a stadium after him. It was eventually decided that 'Hoppock Field' sounded too much like a place where bunnies play football..
• Headline: Methodist Group Elects. Impact: The Methodist group's elections set off a chain reaction of church governance that would eventually leave many congregations wondering how they ended up with a committee dedicated solely to potluck planning.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'elected committee' was originally a euphemism for 'let’s hope this doesn’t turn into a reality show'?.
• Headline: WILLIAM R. LUDEWIG, AVIATION PIONEER; Assistant to Dr. Langley in His Early Experiments in '80s Dies at 71. Impact: The passing of William R. Ludewig, an aviation pioneer, marked a pivotal moment in aviation history, as it sparked an intense debate over who really invented the airplane—eventually leading to the creation of the 'Who's Who of Aviation' book series.. Fact: Did you know that Ludewig’s early experiments included a flying machine made of spaghetti? He abandoned it after realizing it couldn’t handle turbulence… or meatballs..
• Headline: REV. HENRY J. CONNERY. Impact: Rev. Henry J. Connery's contributions to the community led to a ripple effect of increased church attendance, eventually resulting in the world's largest Sunday brunch gatherings.. Fact: Did you know that Rev. Connery was known for his fiery sermons, often leading the congregation to believe they were attending a motivational seminar instead of a worship service?.