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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1941
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows a local public sale notice referencing officials and a sale sequence but lacks clear names, dates, or location details. The readable fragments indicate a municipal action with potential vendor or property involved and a deadline may be implied.
Page four header notes The Athens Lilessenger established 1926 Frederick W Bush publisher 1896 to 1929 operating weekday afternoons except Saturday and morning edition taxes and offices listed. Advertising rates available on request. Subscription rates shown by carrier and mail for multiple counties in Ohio.
In a wartime editorial voice, the piece urges loyalty and continued work during defense industry strikes while promising mediation. It notes government weakness, calls for federal fact finding, and urges good faith bargaining with majority representation to protect national defense and democratic ideals.
An editorial extols free enterprise as essential to individual opportunity and political liberty. It argues many avenues are blocked by large interests and regulation, warning that economic and political freedom are intertwined and must be loosened to spur new ventures and growth.
In Mexico the German backed Diario de la Guerra and the Colegio Aleman have closed or suspended, with no evident government pressure. Analysts cite U S firm withdrawals from German agencies as reducing funding for German propaganda outlets in Mexico.
In this Washington piece Raymond Clapper argues Hitler’s conquests cannot endure as oppressed peoples rally for liberation. He cites spiritual resistance, Britain's resilience, and the idea that force alone cannot secure lasting victory, predicting Hitler will be defeated despite momentary military gains.
Peter Edson notes how the State Department used past recalls from 1915 to constrain German and Italian naval attaches. He cites Lansing's 1915 exchanges with Von Bernstorff and recalls of Boy-Ed and von Papen, and explains 1917 laws shielding ships from sabotage. The column ends with a quote from Alice Paul on industrial agents and U.S. firms.
Jacksonville resident John L. Southard urges President to cut salary and reduce WPA wages citing Hoover era cuts. He questions paper vendors tied to WPA and NYA, notes a newsboy with multiple papers, and urges aid for unemployed while removing others from WPA. Signature confirms authorship.
Mineral social and personal notes describe visits among local families from Camp Shelby to Barberton and Albany. Illness updates for Lawrence Stephenson and Hubert Karr are noted along with gatherings, farewells for Helen Rowland, and birthday celebrations for Billy Addis.
Cedar Creek Circle No 73 Ladies of G A R invites all Civil War soldiers in the county to a chicken dinner at Woodman Hall. Chit Omega Alumnae Club of Ohio University affiliates with the national organization. Mrs E D Sayre honored guest at seventh anniversary meeting at 75 Grosvenor Street. Dr C C Lyons appointed to Hocking County Soldiers Relief Commission.
Nelsonville and Logan High Schools planned a debate for April 15 on European immigration restrictions for five years. Prof Homer W Cherrington of Ohio University received an Austin Scholarship from Harvard. Dr R J Studer was elected president of the Athens High School Alumni Association. Clark Williams, Alumni Secretary of Ohio University, sits on the executive committee. Dean Edwin Watts Chubb spoke at an Athens Chamber luncheon on Ohio University’s role in local business life and world education.
A poem reflecting a longing for elusive joy that comes and goes with nature. The speaker imagines joy as a presence in dawn light, birdsong, flowers, and fresh hay, lingering fragrance, and vows to pursue it though it fades. The verse invokes nature and seasonal imagery to express hope and yearning.
Birth announced of Carolyn Jane to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Woodrum Saturday night. William Westfall returns from six months in a C C C camp at Vernal Utah. Willing Workers Class hosts party at Yale home in Dye, ville. Mr. and Mrs. John Dye and family of Columbus visit Dye family. Mrs. Emma Dye returns with them to Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swett spend weekend with local friends. Swett returns to Columbus. Mrs. C E Jewell travels to Rumor West Virginia to be with ill Clarence Jewell. returns Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Winters and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Saltz visit Hamden hosts. Miss Helen Holcomb receives Good Citizenship Certificate from D A R and placed second in Meigs County Citizenship exam. Mrs. Vina Sisson reported critically ill at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens.
Beatrice Davenport frets as tabloids expose the Davenport heiress missing and a suspected kidnaping link. Toby and Vera read the sensational stories, while Beatrice worries the papers reveal her hidden identity and future exposure. Clarification of relationships and motives fuels fear of public scrutiny.
Dexter residents and neighbors host and visit kin and friends across Trimble Albany Columbus Zanesville Athens and Columbus area towns. Families including the Bakers Nelsons and Davises share weekends with Amos Cook Gillogly and Nelson households while move and travel notes appear for Cleland Davis and McKinney families.
Corning Social Notes details the Corning Methodist Class No. 13 meeting at Mary Roof's home Tuesday night at 8. A Fresh Fish Fry by Scout Mothers and Boy Scout Troop 39 is planned Wednesday evening 4 to 7 at the church social rooms to raise funds for Scout equipment. The Philo Class of United Brethren meets Tuesday evening at Persis Wilson's home with Lena Fenneken assisting.
Mrs Lena Fenneken captain of the Degree Staff of the Rebekah Lodge calls practice for Friday at 1 30 pm. Local bridge club members were feted at a supper at Mrs Virginia mb home where two tables played with prizes for Eleanor Spence Lu Brown and Jo Smith. Attendees included Mable Grey Thelma Frasure Betty Rodgers Lu Brown Vivian Kellar Jo Smith Lorena Spence Eleanor Spence and the hostess. Next meeting at Mrs Jo Smiths home.
Lat-a-Lot Club members gathered Friday evening at Miss Wilma Spence's residence for an entertaining night of sewing games and contests. Attending were Isabel Foura Edna Dunlap Mary Frances Post Frances Spence and the hostess.
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