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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1941

Page

4

Athens Messenger public notice rates and publication details

The Athens Messenger announces subscription prices and publication information for its daily and Sunday editions. Rates listed include weekly carrier, yearly mail, ten weeks, and regional zone charges. The notice also notes affiliations, publishing rights, and contact prompts for advertising.

Carrier, Inc Athens Gallia Mocking Meigs Vinton Washington

Bitter lessons from Angell on avoiding past errors

Nobel laureate Norman Angell warned that inaction toward early aggressions in Asia Africa and Spain led to later tragedies for children and refugees. The article urges present resolve to learn from history and prevent repeating old fatal errors.

Norman Angell Angell Spain England Europe Asia Africa

Roosevelt shifts Atlantic patrols to safer language

Raymond Clapper analyzes President Roosevelt's move to extend naval and air patrols eastward, avoiding the term convoy. He notes the shift aims to ease tensions while not materially relieving British losses, with a vague, expandable neutrality zone stretching toward Greenland and the Azores. Public justification centers on defending the Western Hemisphere and deterring Axis activity.

Washington Roosevelt Atlantic Congress Navy Halifax Sandy Hook Norfolk Savannah Belem Pernambuco Rio Montevideo Greenland Azores Western Hemisphere Britain Mr. Roosevelt

Behind the Sandbags on Fiscal Policy and Inflation

The piece argues the only way to combat inflation is to strike at its causes through reducing public spending and bureaucratic waste. It warns that unchecked debt threatens representative government and individual rights, urging an offensive against waste rather than evasive measures.

Overland Alaska Highway Urged To Boost Defense

The piece argues for a joint Canada United States project to build an overland road to Alaska. It cites strategic value for defense and welfare in peace, notes the International Highway Commission urges speed, and calls for a treaty with Canada and funding of 25 million dollars.

United States Greenland Caribbean Mexico Canada Alaska International Highway Commission

No majority ever wrote a great book or symphony or invented a device

Quote from Harry Collins Stillman of the National Association of Manufacturers, asserting that a majority is not responsible for historic creations such as books, symphonies, or inventions like the telephone or automobile.

Harry Collins Stillman National Association of Manufacturers

Lost investments echo regret in blunt admission

A reflective remark condemns the remorse over money squandered on failed investments and the self inflicted cost of missed opportunities. The speaker contemplates how much enjoyment was forfeited by risky financial moves.

Women Prefer Spending Over Seating Allegation on Radio

A radio discussion questions whether most women prioritize spending money over seating in social decisions. The speaker frames the claim as a remark from a broadcast, prompting debate about gender roles and consumer behavior.

Washington Parks Reflect Quiet Life Beyond Power Halls

Peter Edson surveys Washington on Sundays showing how parks dot the city, offering color and space. He depicts streets full of forgotten workers and lone figures finding small joys, from barbers to soldiers on leave, amid urban life beside statues and fading hero memoria.

Washington White House Capitol Hill Art Gallery Museum Diplomatic Row Kitchener Bos Ulster

Mrs Roosevelt and the rule of refined houses

In a concise observation the piece notes that Mrs Roosevelt appears not to escape the trend that finer houses are less populated by women. It comments on social life and domestic space without sensational detail.

Mrs. Roosevelt

Prominent Quote Cited on Expanding Distribution and Manners

A brief quotation attributed to Owen D Young advocates broader distribution of goods and courteous conduct in commerce. The remark emphasizes generosity, order, and social etiquette as essential for growth across markets and communities.

Trustees duel over Hopewell church funds in Perry Court

In Hopewell Township common pleas court Judge A S McGonagle heard Herman Hartman Stanley Ford and Hattie Roberts trustees seek to compel Carl Orr E G Melick and Miss Roberts to turn over church records funds and possessions tied to the late William Fundaberg will The case outlines a complex trust history with a 4000 bequest and 8929 60 income from a residuary fund plus a 1000 Isaac Melick trust amid ongoing probate actions and county tax and jury matters.

New Lexington Hopewell Miss Roberts Fundaberg John Skinner William T. Fundaberg John Melick John Cann Somerset Orr, Melick John D. Davis Orr Melick Hartman Ford Isaac Melick Hopewell Township U. S. McGonagle Pauline Mason State Industrial Commission New Straitsville C. W. Norris A. S. McGonagle Common Pleas Court Charles Summel David Thorne Shady Side Coal Co Saltlick Township Thorne Julia Anguish Hemlock Frank and Eliza Jinks Hattie E. Mathews James F. Collins Hattie E. Matthews Garlinger Carl V. Weygandt Hocking

Local pairs listed with ages and towns in community notices

Forest Black 21 truck driver Logan and Bernice Kennison 18 Coal Township. Rev Harry Anguish and Thomas J Tracey 32 clerk and Mary Thelma Harris 24 telephone operator, both of this city. Theodore Robert Williams 22 warehouse manager and Rita Ann Harris 22 beautician, both of this city. Clarence Dew 25 school teacher and Marjorie Cannon 18, both of Corning. James Youtsey 46 coal miner New Straitsville and Cecelia Thompson 21 Coal Township. Foster Quillin 29 coal miner New Straitsville and Clysta Wolfe 20 city Rev A C Schiff Jr

Forest Black Logan Bernice Kennison Harry Anguish Thomas J. Tracey Mary Thelma Harris Theodore Robert Williams Rita Ann Harris Clarence Dew Marjorie Cannon Corning James Youtsey New Straitsville Cecel

Land Transfers in Various Townships Noted

The list records transfers including Chesteria and James Shirkey to R E McGreevy for 27 square rods in New Lexington. O Reid A to Doris L and Rea R Baker for Lot 94 in Thornville. Grace Boyer to Amy Boyer for 60 acres in Thorn Township. Amy B Boyer to Grace B Boyer for the same parcel. Julia Fealty to United States for 80.26 acres in Saltlick Township. Crude Oil Co to United States for 57.66 acres in Coal Township. and Frank A and Gertrude Dishon to United States for 112.57 acres in Saltlick Township.

Chesteria James Shirkey R E. McGreevy New Lexington O. Reid A Doris L Rea R. Baker Thornville Grace Boyer Amy Boyer Thorn Township Amy B. Boyer Grace B. Boyer Julia Fealty United States of Saltlick The Crude Oil Co United States of America Coal Township Frank A Gertrude Dishon

Tribute Poem Honors Uncle Sam by a 13 Year Old

A youth named Bobby Ed Johnson from Logan Ohio presents a wartime verse praising U S resilience. The poem imagines defending Britain Greece and the nation from invaders with firm resolve and ends with applause for Uncle Sam.

U.S.A Hitler Britain Old Massie Greece Uncle Sam Bobby ED. Johnson

Love and Lab Plans Drive X-000 Mission

Serial drama follows Bob Hale as he locates a secret site for the X-000 lab and races home to supervise its transfer. Carolyn hides her heartbreak while Leana Sormi, flawless and precise, confronts Bob about his plans as tensions between science, love, and loyalty rise.

Bob Hale Carolyn Leana Bob Robert

Power and Jealousy Stir Over X-999 Plan

Leana Sormi battles jealousy and ambition as Robert Hale advances Carolyn’s role and a freight car shipment for the X-999 project. She contemplates drastic moves to seize control, driven by envy and a hunger for power.

Carolyn Robert Leana Tyler Bob Hale Bob Leana Sormi

Athens Urged to Build Airport and Landing Field

Mr. Frank McKee, state director of aviation, urged Athens to build an airport and establish a landing field in a speech to the Athens Kiwanis Club. Also reported are election of officers for the Woman's Music Club and a social visit in Jackson with Mrs. Edwin A. Jones and baby Gloria.

Frank McKee Auronautics Athens Athens Kiwanis Club Helen Hedden A. R. Kresge Vera Beard William Ruston H. L. Goodwin Woman's Music Club Edwin A. Jones Gloria Jackson

Nelsonville club hosts BBM members and OU league bid party

Twenty years ago Mrs. Charles Martin entertained the BBM Club of Nelsonville after a business session and refreshments. The OU Women's League held its annual bid party in the Women's Gymnasium and the Kindergarten Club planned games. Mr. Harry Raymond Abbott and Miss Ila Green of Belpre were married at the First Methodist parsonage by Rev. C L Strecker.

Charles Martin BBM Club Nelsonville OU Women’s League Harry Raymond Abbott Ila Green Belpre First Methodist Parsonage C. L. Strecker

Hemlock Grove Briefs

I was born to Mr and Mrs Stout on April 20. Mrs Porter Midkiff visited her daughter Mrs Bert Romine. Mr and Mrs Henry Euler and son called on Mrs Bert Romine. Mr and Mrs Ziba Midkiff visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Heilman. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Midkiff called on Mrs Jewell Story Wednesday. Sunday School attendance last Sunday was 34.

Hemlock Grove Stout Porter Midkiff Bert Romine Henry Euler Ziba Midkiff R. V. Heilman Bunker Hill Wilbur’ Midkiff Ange Jewell Story

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Frederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald D. Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association Associated Press John W. Culleh Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Raymond Clapper Peter Edson Washington Scene Owen D, Young Perry County Rehoboth Everett Smith Glouster N.Y.C Joe Whaley Dayton R. E. Wonnell S. J Crookesville Sheriffs Office Franklin County James Theodore Coleman Florence Robinson William Robinson McGonagle Robinson Cora Morrison Thornport Edward M. Morrison A. 8. McGonagle Poet's Corner By Galbraith BY Oren Arnold Dr. Hale Miss Sormi Meyer Switch Lean Robert Hale China Hupeh Province
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