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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1942

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Page Four Editorial and Rates Note

A compact newspaper masthead item lists editor staff and Associated Press rights. It includes subscription rates for Ohio and non Ohio editions, carrier and single copy prices, and a Milton quote about liberty. The notice reflects standard publishing details and public notices.

Athens Messenger Frederick W. B Puber the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Mgr. Ghames H. Harris

Call to Act Against Social Justice Movement

A public appeal denounces the "Social Justice" publication as anti Christian and anti democratic. It claims widespread defeatist, deceptive and inflammatory content that harms the nation and justifies silencing such material in wartime.

War map study and distant leaders shape the conflict

The Messenger urges readers to study maps and distant places to understand the war and its leaders like Gandhi, Jinnah, and Nehru. The piece notes the personal risk to sons and the fate of civilized life depending on events in unfamiliar lands. cicero is cited on gratitude.

India Mr. Gandhi Mohamed Ali Jinnah Jawaharlal United Nations

China Eyes Global Trade Ties Over Asia Bloc

Raymond Clapper reports from Chungking that Chinese leaders reject a solely Asiatic bloc and favor a world wide interlocking of trade under reciprocal principles. They oppose the Greater East Asia Co prosperity Sphere, favor open East Indies resources, and seek economic help for postwar recovery within a strong international framework.

North South America Japan China Hull East Indies Indies World Organization Chungking Korea

Wa r civilian aid surge discussed by Edson

Peter Edson reviews Washington scene describing wartime relief for Wake and Guam civilian workers after Pearl Harbor. Benefits cover wives, children, and dependents with payments from a $5 million fund via Social Security Bureau under a Pepper bill proposal.

Peter Edson Washington Scene Washington Wake Guam U. S Japan United States Navy Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance Bureau Social Security Board Claude Pepper Florida Congress Continental

Not Applicable as a News Item

It quotes Seneca on gratitude and obligation noting that ingratitude excuses others but not the giver. The reflection emphasizes the value of generosity and the cost of not helping those who may not appreciate it.

Grateful Heart Feasts Where Others Lack

A reflective line notes that a grumbling man will receive meager fare from fine dinnerware, while a thankful person can feast on a simple crust, emphasizing attitude over material abundance. The quotation attributed to P. Brown contrasts mindset with material comfort.

P. Brown

No man wants to talk sense to a pretty girl

A terse line notes social dynamics and gender norms, suggesting men resist giving rational advice to attractive women. The snippet reflects a dated perspective on conversation and influence in social interactions.

The Lilie Doran Shorty Is Still Scooting Around

A comment column from The Athens Messenger invites readers to submit signed letters on current events. Contributions should be brief to allow multiple letters in a single day.

Athens Liilie Doran

We Are to Blame and Yet Must Rise for Peace

Laura B. Foster from Columbus on April 9 argues that after World War I society grew soft and materialistic. She contends democracy and spiritual renewal are essential as nations mobilize to defend liberty, speech, and worship against rising aggression.

Miss Oda Gillogly Appointed Athens County Examiner

Miss Oda Gillogly, a teacher in Albany schools, is named school examiner for Athens County by the county board of education to fill the vacancy from JC E Riley's resignation. In Nelsonville, Paul Parks sings at a Stuart Opera House recital with over 50 attendees. Chaperons for the Chi Omega Spring formal include Dr Blaine R Goldsberry and Irma Voigt. Rev A Y Wilcox travels to Pomeroy for a Presbytery meeting.

Oda Gillogly Albany County Board of Education Athens County JC. E. Riley Athens Nelsonville Paul Parks Stuart Opera House Chi Omega Blaine R. Goldsberry Dean Irma Voigt D. H. Moore A. Y. Wilcox Pomeroy Presbytery

Eight year oldhero avert major fire at deserted building

Prompt action by 8 year old William Dorst averted a damaging fire in a vacant rear building behind the Columbia Theater. E. S. Haller, formerly of West Virginia, named secretary of The Hocking Valley Cooperative Milk Sales Company with offices in Athens. Athens Garden Club plans a county flower show.

William Dorst Columbia Theater E. S. Haller West Virginia Hocking Valley Cooperative Milk Sales Company Athens Athens County Athens Garden Club

Pennsville Social Notes Highlights Easter Visits and Plays

The Pennsville column records Mrs Lena Dougan returning home after a year in Marietta hospital. The Annual Junior Class play on April 8 is noted as a success. Easter visits include Wayne Geddes in Cleveland and families from Akron Zanesville Mansfield and Malta. Additional social visits span Ringgenbergs Hoopers Wagoners and Hilaman, Williams, and Barkhurst families with Easter gatherings.

Pennsville Lena Dougan Marietta Wayne Geddes Cleveland Geddes Thelma Ringgenberg Mansfield and Ringgenberg Wayne Dearth Howard Hooper Cincinnati Alice Dougan Worth Hilaman Hope Ted Hilaman Teddy Bernard Click Dolores Rita Killbuck George Barkhurst Malta J. M. Williams Joyce Hilaman of

Free French Hero Dies In Defiant Act At Island Battle

Allan and Kay witness a bold Vichy envoy De Fontanelle reveal Free French loyalty as he hurls a weapon at the bomber. The island erupts in explosion as Escobar leads rurales against a hidden magazine. Allan rescues Dr. Sargent and plans to free Kay and Asia, with danger looming.

Allan Escobar Kay Asia Germany Watanabe Senor Allen Pierre de Fontanelle France Kay Sargent Almot Senorita Paris Big Island Dr. Sargent Poona Gungas Ishizuka Gungas

Haydenville Social Notes Show Local Family Visits and PT A Events

Haydenville residents share visits with relatives in Columbus Logan and Nelsonville while local families welcome newborns and birthdays. The Haydenville Green PTA met with glee club performances and an Easter hat parade as Band Boosters planned a school carnival and booster events.

Haydenville Don Freeman Louisiana Dean William Wallett Don Logan Pansy Jacobs Elizabeth Moore Columbus James Decker W. E. Bancroft Westerville Vaughn Bancroft Bancroft Frank Crothers Florence Roush Janet Arlene James Roush Dick Roush Marietta William Yarber Guy Bailey Charles Yarber Union Furnace John Barron Nelsonville William Whitlock Canton Jacob Shaw Athens Haydenville-Green P.ta Vern Robinett Martha Kruger Woods Jenny Thomas Ernest Weed J. C. Martin W. J. Seel Banc Bible Student King’s Daughters Nora Skiver Kermit Swaim

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