Subscription Rates at Athena Post Office
Entry lists second class matter under 1918 act. Carrier rates set at 15 cents weekly with local counties Athens Gallia Hocking Morgan Vinton and Washington charged in advance four fifty per year, fifty cents six months, one dollar ten weeks, plus fifteen cents per week. extra postage applies to other zones on application.
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Athena
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
M Morgan
Vinton
Washington
It Can Happen Here Warns of Nazi War Readiness
A wartime editorial warns that Nazi Germany’s Balkan advance proves the effectiveness of planning and national unity. It criticizes France and Britain for inaction, cites secret service reports and propaganda, and urges continued American production and unity to aid Great Britain as Germany remains fully mobilized with no strikes.
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Balkan States
Germany
Balkans
France
England
Secret Service
United States
Britain
America
Great Britain
Hitler
Democracy defined as comfort risks undermining freedom
A columnist warns that youths quote democracy as three meals and a roof, a view that ignores freedom and limits on government. The piece argues democracy thrives with economic security from collaboration of industry, labor, and limited state power, and cautions against valuing comfort over liberty.
Support for State Highway Patrol Increase in Ohio Legislature
Advocates urge expanding the State Highway Patrol from 200 to 300, arguing public support and past performance justify more police powers in felony cases. Critics among amateur county officials fear overreach, but supporters say patrolmen ensure lawful conduct and institutional experience backs expanded authority.
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State Highway Patrol
Ohio
National Guard
Massachusetts Motto on Work and Security
Governor Leverett Saltonstall argues that employment for those able to work and security for those unable to work address both defense needs and social welfare during the emergency.
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Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Quote by Lloyd George on war aims and restraint
A British Prime Minister David Lloyd George argues that ruin others only to prevent famine and win the war. He asserts moral restraint while pursuing victory and avoiding unnecessary suffering.
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David Lloyd George
Ray Clapper on Balkans and American preparedness
Raymond Clapper assesses the Balkan crisis as a grim warning of Hitler's power and the need for urgent national resolve. He cites Greece Yugoslavia and Britain and notes delayed US military aid and warnings from Hull and Roosevelt dating back to 1937. He argues for mobilization labor sacrifice and stronger production now.
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Hull
Munich
Roosevelt
Maginot
Hitler
France
Britain’s Grim War Strain Tests U S Help
The text argues the United States could aid England more with ships and convoying though public sentiment and political hesitancy slow action. It warns of England’s possible starvation and invasion, Churchill’s warning that victory hinges on U S action, and Hitler’s potential push into Africa to threaten British shipping and the Atlantic route.
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England
Churchill
Hitler
Africa
Atlantic
Britain
Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene
Peter Edson critiques congressional investigations as public spectacles that hatch poorly planned inquiries. He focuses on the May committee on military affairs and notes missing star witnesses, a curbed witness panel, and friction as Congressman Thomas pushes to adjourn amid partisan sparring.
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Washington
Congressional
Congressional Investigation
Andy May
Committee On
Military Affairs
Congress
May
Knudsen
Dallas
Dykstra
Wisconsin
Hillman
Stettinius
Madame Perkins
Conciliation Service
J. Parnell Thomas
Allensdale
N. J
Dies Committee
Thomas
Difference Between Assistance and Financing the War
The quote argues the line between all nonwar aid and funding the war to the end is narrow, reflecting wartime resolve. It invokes the idea of sustaining effort and resources until victory, highlighting commitment beyond mere assistance.
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C. G. Grey
Cuumots Oe
Readers Forum Letters Signatures Rule Short on Daily Use
Forum comments on current events welcome in this column. They must be signed by the writer and the signature appears with the contribution. Letters should be as short as possible so that more than one may be used each day.
Imagination and courage in wartime views from Athens
Cc R. Sarson of Athens writes April 7 asserting belief in imagination and resistance against dictators, defending strong aiding the weak, questioning lone eagle reports, and opposing world domination while urging honorable defense of rights. He challenges editor Tucker and highlights broad war concerns.
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the Messenger
Tucker
Europe
Jesus
Cc. R. Sarson
God With Us letter from Newton Padgett condemns Mr. Tucker
In a Newton angle letter dated April 4, Padgett criticizes Leonard Tucker's world view arguing Tucker relies on reading and hearsay and questions if only two nations are at war. Padgett contends God blesses the English and their American relatives and references RAF over Germany.
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the Messenger
Leonard Tucker
Tucker
RAF
Germany
America
Mr. Larson
Newton Padgett
Athens
School houses declared unfit by York Board of Education
Three school buildings York Connell Glen Ebon were deemed unfit for use and discontinued by the York Board of Education. The Athens Chapter of Eastern Stars hosted hundreds at District No. 25 annual meeting in Athens. Mrs. O O Mantz hosted the U C D Club at 216 W Washington with fourteen members present.
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York
Connett
Glen Ebon
York Board of Education
Athens
Eastern Stars
O. O. Mantz
W. Washington
U.C.D
Mother's Day event and local notices in Nelsonville
Twenty years ago King's Heralds in Nelsonville hosted a Mother's Day with Misses Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Pauline Lawson and Marion Morris as hostesses. Mrs Carl Beasley planned to entertain the Sunnyside Needlecraft Club. Athens reported 105 births for the year through March per County Health Commissioner J M Higgins. Mr and Mrs William Morgan hosted a dinner at 67 E Columbus St Nelsonville.
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King's Heralds
Nelsonville
Mary Elizabeth Kessinger
Pauline Lawson
Marion Morris
Carl Beasley
Morris Ave
Sunnyside
Needlecraft Club
Athens
J. M. Higgins
William Morgan
Columbus St
Grange Play Set For April 18 at East Grade Auditorium
Miller Chapel Grange will present a four act comedy Let Toby Do It by Allen A Hoffman at the East Grade Auditorium on April 18. Cast includes James Frey Ralph Rheinscheid Oakley Hysell Woodrow Blum Josephine Hansel Frances Funk and Helen Clark. Directed by Carl Harsh and Florence Powers.
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Logan
Toby
Allen A. Hoffman
East Grade
James Frey
Ralph Rheinscheid
Oakley Hysell
Woodrow Blum
Josephine Hansel
Frances Funk
Helen Clark
Miller Chapel Grange
Carl Harsh
Florence Powers
Corning High Pupils Shine in Annual Scholarship Tests
Corning and Somerset hosted the annual scholarship tests for Corning area high school students. Florence Levion won biology and tied for fourth in plane geometry, Mary E Shaw led English 12, Arthur Swisher took fourth in physics, Teresa Verfers placed fourth in Latin I, Ruth Ann Wilson was second in Latin II, and Jean Post tied for second in English II.
Corning Public Schools Dismissed for Easter Vacation
Supt. F. A. Cady dismissed Corning public schools Thursday at 3 30 p m for Easter vacation. School will reconvene Tuesday morning April 15.
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F. A. Cady
Corning
Easter Services Planned at Methodist Church
Candlelight service on Good Friday at seven in the Methodist Church with Mrs. E. C. Hardin delivering the crucifixion address and special music. Sunrise service with Communion on Sunday at 6:00 a.m. Baptism of children and a reception of members at 10:30 a.m. with Mrs. E. C. Hardin speaking on the Resurrection.
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E. C. Hardin
Last quarter conference and Family Night at Methodist Church
A last quarter conference and Family Night will be held April 17 in the social rooms of the Methodist Church. A potluck lunch is served at 6 p.m. after which Dr. Busler District Supt from Newark conducts the business meeting.
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Methodist Church
Dr. Busler
Newark
Philo Class Gathers as Kids for Church Party
The Philo Class of United Brethren Church met at Persis Wilson's Kyle Add. home on Tuesday evening dressed as children. Games and contests were enjoyed and plans were made for a soup and bake sale on Wednesday April 16. Mrs. Wilson and Lena Fenneken served lunch to a list of attendees.
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Philo
United Brethren Church
Persis Wilson
Kyle Add
Wilson
Lena Fenneken
Helen Shonkwiler
Alice Brown
Louise Longstaff
Longstaff
Nora Lambert
Isabel Mc
Class 13 Meeting At Mrs Roofs Home
Methadlist Church Class 13 met at Mrs Mary Roofs home Tuesday evening with a business session then a social hour. Lunch followed for a list of women including Mrs E C Hardin Lee Thomas Mary Evans Frances Fleming Vivian Kellar Flora Briggs Wan na Thomas Lulu Dunlap Eliza beth Gray Edith Nichols Edith Swartz Minnie Ballis Marie Kellar Gertie Spence Mary Spence Delcie Spence Thelma Frasure Edna Dunlap and the hostess.
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Mary Roof
E. C. Hardin
Lee Thomas
Mary Evans
Frances Fleming
Vivian Kellar
Flora Briggs
Wanna Thomas
Lulu Dunlap
Elizabeth Gray
Edith Nichols
Edith Swartz
Minnie Ballis
Marie Kellar
Gertie Spence
Mary Spence
Delcie Spence
Thelma Frasure
Edna Dunlap
Senior Class Dance at Corning High Gym
A dance will be held in the Corning High School Gym Saturday night April 12 under the auspices of the Senior class.
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Corning High School
Dance to be Held by Local Aerie 463 on April 14
The Local Aerie No. 463 of the Eagle Lodge will host a half and half dance open to the public on Monday night April 14 from 8 30 to 12 p m. in the Eagle home.
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Aerie No. 463
Eagle Lodge
Eagle Home
Past Matrons of Eastern Star Meet at Edna Dew Home
Past Matrons of the Eastern Star Lodge gathered at Edna Dew’s Kyle Addition home Monday night with Lydia Dew assisting as hostess. Guest of honor was Mrs. Kittle of Glouster. attendees included Elizabeth Hardy Janie Jacobs Ann Wright Lulu Dunlap Elizabeth Gray Lee Thomas Bertha Levion Myrtie Kellar Helen Garrison Martha Young Edith Nichols and the hostesses.
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Eastern Star Lodge
Edna Dew
Kyle Addition
Lydia Dew
Kittle
Glouster
Elizabeth Hardy
Janie Jacobs
Ann Wright
Lulu Dunlap
Elizabeth Gray
Lee Thomas
Bertha Levion
Myrtie Kellar
Helen Garrison
Martha Young
Edith Nichols
Bee Davis confronts Fletcher over stolen idea at store
Bee confronts Fletcher and seeks Sheldrake, accusing him of theft and intimidation. Anthony fears exposure of his guardian while Fletcher vows to involve Sheldrake as a tall, angry supervisor bursts into the room.
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Bee
Anthony
Mr. Fletcher
Fletcher
Beatrice
Bee Davis
Mr. Sheldrake
Sheldrake
Anthony Bradley
Ian
Brick Red
World’s Prayer and Beatrice Confronts Weeming Mystery
Poem begins with a prayerful verse and shifts to a tense scene. A vein bulges on a man’s forehead as he accuses a youth, calling him a whelp, while Beatrice questions a link between Mr Weeming and Mr Bradley, hinting at hidden connections to be explored.
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Weeming
Beatrice
Jury Waives Case as Weaver Is Cleared in Embezzlement
Morgan County Court notes show Judge Riecker acquitted John Weaver on embezzlement charges for an auto battery tools and tubes worth 11.50 after a juror waiver. Other matters include divorce actions seeking custody, land bank judgment for 1779.72, partition writ granted, guardianship appointment, and various estate bequests and transfers among residents of Manchester, Malta, Stockport and surrounding townships.
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Mcconnellville
Riecker
John Weaver
B. I. Grandstaff
Centerville
Weaver
Carr Place
Deerfield
Ethel Smith
Malta
Floyd Smith
Carol Hupp
Waterford
McConnelsville
Clarence Hupp
Union Joint Stock Land Bank of Detroit
Enoch F. McPherson
Stockport
Annie Fry
A. L. Fry
Solomon Tippie
Luther Tippie
J. D. Rex
Manchester
Mabel Gilliland
Bristol
N. C. Wortman
Earl W. Rex
R. F
Fred) Rex
John Devitt
Mabel B. Gilliland
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