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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1941

Page

4

Hitler and Churchill Agree on One War Truth

The two leaders both warn the war will be long and hard, while the United States pushes ahead with munitions. Churchill foresees an undoubtedly long war for Britain, and Hitler calls for a hard battle year. Victory in the Balkans or the Mediterranean does not equal total victory. American aid to Yugoslavia and Greece hinges on establishing a front, and U.S. production is accelerating as programs launched within a year begin to bear fruit.

Adolf Hitler Winston Churchill United States Churchill Britain Hitler Balkans Mediterranean Near East Yugoslavia Greece New York Yagolavia Egypt Sidney Hillman Mr. Hillman Ces

Raymond Clapper on Defense Demands and Industry Shift

Raymond Clapper discusses looming shifts as defense cuts into civilian production by about 20 percent, with defense absorbing roughly 8 percent of total industrial capacity. The piece notes industry readjustment impacts, calls for high level explanations, and cites Britain’s drastic plans to concentrate civilian output into defense plants. It highlights Vinson priorities, machine tool use by big firms, and a tax program aimed at restraining consumer demand to curb inflation.

Oo Bor Defense Opa Industriliste OPM Hirsh CIO United States Chamber of Commerce Great Britain Business Week Britain OFM Vinson Reuther

Whose Duty When a Soldier Breaks Local Law

A wartime issue stirred by the American Municipal Association asks who arrests Private Jones for red light violations. In peace, local police precede. murder cases fall under concurrent civil and military jurisdiction. on military reservations, military authorities handle matters. cooperation between city and military leaders is urged to ensure laws are kept and soldiers receive fair treatment.

United States American Municipal Association Jones

Service Organizations unite for soldier support drive

The United Service Organizations for National Defense plans 330 civilian-run clubs staffed by existing groups like the YMCA and YWCA. The government will build and lease the clubs, funded by agency contributions, with a first year goal near 11 million dollars to aid lonely soldiers far from home.

United Service Organizations For National Defense, Inc National Catholic Community Service Salvation Army Jewish Welfare Board Travelers’ Aid Association

Advertising Has a Job in the Americasystem of Communication

Advertising is a channel among men to explain the economy’s workings. It carries messages about production limits and rising or falling demand. It helps industry explain prechanges and model/material shifts and guides consumers through emergency buying shifts.

Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene

Peter Edson comments on democracy’s handling of tax bills and defense funding as Congress debates a 1941 42 tax program. He cites Treasury studies, budget figures, and the Ways and Means Committee led by Robert L. Doughton, contrasting expert analysis with democratic lawmaking.

The Treasury Congress Britain Division of Tax Research Ite House of Representatives House Ways and Means Committee Robert L. Doughton Laurel Springs N.C

Coolville Service Guild To Meet

The Helen Mac Leod Service Guild will meet Thursday evening May 1 at the Parrish Cabin on the Hockingport Road. A potluck supper will be served at 5. A return musical program will be given Wednesday at Buchtel by Troy High School music department under director Ms Louella Chutton.

Colville Helen Macleod Service Guild Parrish Hockingport Road Buchtel Troy High Orch Dee Louella Chutton Athens County Athens Troy High School Willamstown Marietta FLA Mix Howard Partiah New Marehield Clyde White, Jr St. Clair Vile Ruth Brandeberry Ireland Sra Floyd Mattack Parkersbur HH. Chapman Jest White Pomeroy S.A. Poliz Greensburg Ste Stra Harold Folte Akron Howard ‘Better Greeneburg Michael Karo C. E. Finning Garland’ Caldwell Sumner E. M Erving LeMay Ious Doris Jean Brafford Jum Ita Chipman Alfred Rogers Gaylord Cook Alyce Chariton Stewart William G. Cook C. H. Oakes W. HH. McDaniel Newberry C. L. Fuller New Plymouth F. C. Taylor Columbus James Ohio State University Samuel Powell Marie Lawrence Leroy Portland E. LeMay

Social Notes Of Syracuse Social Highlights and Local Visitations

Social notes from Syracuse recount visits and events among town residents. Colleagues and relatives such as Mr. and Mrs. Dana Hysell, Rev. Albert Greser, Miss Marjorie Moore, and Prof. J.B. Carleton appear among a string of Sunday gatherings, church activities, and family movements across Athens and Columbus.

Rowettn Athen tApell Moether Flower Stason Department Lawrence Sellers Som Columbus Dana Hysell Harrisburg Asbury Methodist Church Stony Rowet Quisenberry Athens Ohio University F Guisenberry Hirbert Stobart Willian Bartels, Jr Ravenna

Love and pride fade without God's love, a poet laments

A fragmented poem by Walter F. Ni hiser urges that love and joy surpass earthly wealth. Selfish pride leads to sorrow, while true peace comes only with God's love, warning against a self centered life. The piece presents archaic phrasing and typographical garbles from a damaged page.

Cheshire Personal Society meets for alumni banquet plans

Cheshire Personal Society met at the homes of Mrs. Viella Fargo and Mrs. Nina Healey to devote time to planning the alumni banquet set for Saturday night at the high school auditorium. Mrs. Healey and Mrs. Ruth Roush served refreshments as Mrs. Ward led devotionals and Mrs. Roush oversaw the business session. Also noted are visiting relatives from Florida, hospital news for Mrs. Briggs Kirby, a Columbus trip by Miss Beulah Musgrave, and a London police force growth figure from 1939 to 1939.

Esemessmer Soman't Society of Christian Service Viella Fargo Nina Healey Clara Ward Louise Roush Seasion Healey Ruth Roush Cincinati Briggs Kirby Holzer Hospital Beulah Musgrave Columbus E. Mr) Musgrave

Telegram Treachery Drives Carolyn Against Leana Sorms

Carolyn learns of a treacherous telegram and plots to outmaneuver Leana Sorms. She plans a risky move involving U-235 boxes, hired guards, and a freight car ride under cover of routine activity to safeguard her secret. Dr. Robert Hale joins as a potential risk to publicity.

Carolyn Leana Sorms Bob Leana Ken Palmer Teana Sormi

Train Hold Up Sparks Flight Plans and Lies

Carolyn reassures Bob after a freight train hold up as four men threaten the caboose crew. A gunman and another intruder force obedience while a truck arrives and a scrambling outside noise hints at a robbery. Carolyn insists her shipment remains safe, claiming she removed the valuables before departure.

Carolyn Bob Leana Sormi Leana Tyler Carlyn

Point Rock Personalities At Weekend Gatherings

Local residents and visitors connected to Columbus and Athens spent a weekend at homes in Point Rock. Notable mentions include Edgar Weyand, Foster, and Earl Spires, plus Edith Distlehorst visiting relatives and assisting with a new baby. Wendall Bigony and family, Fern Radclift at Richwood, and the Ohio party of Owen Kennedy and Ronald. Visitors from Chillicothe and Wellston noted, with health updates on Mr. Howser and teeth extractions for J. Turner. Community events featured the Columbia teachers and seniors gathering, and Isis District Legion convention attendance by D. V. Morris and Ray Fred Steffin.

Uwarge Jackson Lowther Edgar Weyand Edmund Foster Earl Spires Columbus Edith Distlehorst Columbbus Emer¢son Bigony Anita Mr. Bigony Wendall Bigony Turner Owen Kennedy Ronald Athens Fern Radclift Richwood Jacob] Bowser Jarrett Bobo L.V. Lowther Guy Gorby Columbia Joe Turner John Bable D. V. Morris American Legion Vinton County Emil Steffin Ray Fred Wilken

Social Notes from McArthur District Gatherings

Social notes list weekend guests and visits in McArthur and surrounding areas. Families mentioned include the McArthurings with Mrs. Martha Rosser, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Steumbus, E. Sylvester of Wellston, Geraldine Wrightsel and her sisters in Columbus, James R. Benedict in Pittsburgh, and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Salts of Dundas with their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John Salts.

James R. Benedict Pittsburgh Steve Salts Dundas John Salts

South Canaan Social and Personal Notes

South Canaan social notes report visits by Mr and Mrs Ford Belcher of Michigan and by Mr and Mrs Freddie Busner and Basil son and Barbara. Mrs Oscar Dillinger hosted friends, with John Leonard's mother at Fairport Harbor. Leta V McLaughlin of Suysville visited Ho the mumpa Howard Kincade in Columbus, and Ralph Hoskinson with Mrs Hodkinson hosted in Columbus. O Minced has recovered from the mumps and resumed teaching at Stewart.

South Canaan Ford Belcher Michigan Freddie Busner Basil Barbara Plains Oscar Dillinger John Leonard Fairport Harbor Leta V. McLaughlin Suysville Howard Kincade Columbus Arthur Kincade Ralph Hosknson Colum Sra Herbert Hodkinson Unis Stewart

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