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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1941

Page

4

Athens Weesboro Herald internal masthead excerpt

The fragment provides publication notes for The Athens WeasenoLe Herald including managing editor affiliations and press association memberships. It mentions subscription rates by carrier and mail for various counties and lists national representatives and distribution details.

Rien Messengee Athens Weasenole A Herald Phares Ig Co Cerdon K Fera Yen Merch Athens Gailia Hocking Melmere Vinton Washington Joan W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Acr Mome

Clapper Foresees Hitler Moves in Africa and Atlantic Threat

Raymond Clapper analyzes German aims to occupy French North Africa and threaten the Atlantic approaches. He warns Vichy alignment and Spanish-Portuguese access could trigger U S military action for hemisphere security, noting Weygand's resistance and British-African coast fortifications.

Washington Hitler Atlantic Vichy Africa Dakar Spain Portugal Germany French North Africa France French Africa Paris Berlin United States Weygand North Africa Petain Pierre Boisson Russia

Overplaying the Hand in Latin American Diplomacy

The piece argues Germany has overplayed its hand in Latin America. It highlights Bolivian and Mexican responses to Berlin’s pressure, noting a Bolivian military attache letter and a German circular demanding protests. It praises Mexican assertiveness and independence from European dictates.

Germany United States Bolivia Berlin la Paz Latin Countries Mexico American Southwest

Indifference is a luxury no longer for democrats

The piece argues that mere non opposition to defense and democracy is insufficient and urges active support. It cites Loyal Americans of German Descent in 18 states promoting a positive anti Nazi, pro democratic stance among Americans of German origin. It warns that indifference is deadly and must be overcome in the current struggle.

New Weapons for Army Boost Rifle Numbers and Mobility

The Army unveils a five pound semi automatic carbine under three feet long to arm more infantry. It replaces the 50 yard pistol with a 300 yard light carbine and aims to increase rifle numbers by about 50 percent. A half track truck mounting a 75 mm field gun is entering production, potentially allowing mobile fire while in motion.

France U. S

Enduring Union Called to Defend Civilization Past and Present

A 100 year old quote from Simon Rooli var cited by Frederick EB Has ter warns that the New World must uphold civilization decaying in the Old. Rev Harry Emerson Fosdick argues that current events render Christian faith as wishful thinking to many amid a frightening backdrop.

Simon Roolivar Frederick EB. Haster Pan American Society Harry Emerson Fosdick New York’s Riverside Church

No, not the one to pardon but the one to judge

A brief aphorism reflecting Napoleon on men with honest aims yet entranced consciences, noting the difficulty of their state.

Napoleon

Peter Edson Analyzes Draft Law Confusion In Washington

Peter Edson argues that public No. 783 and its sections on twelve months of training and reserve service would allow indefinite active duty from the reserves. He cites legal text to claim Congress could tap drafted men back into active service after their year of training.

Washington Congress United States National Guard

Social Notes From New Straitsville Highlights Local Visits

Community updates list visits between families from Columbus Logan New Lexington and Rutland. Events include parties church activities a birthday party for Richard Kellenbarger and an ice cream social at the M F Church. The Mary Davis class plans an August 9 ice cream social at the church lawn.

New Straitsville Catherine Jane David McGlaughlin Columbus Jennie Jones Charles Webb Willim Bell Doctor’s Hospital, Columbus Florence Blankenship van Hensley Josephine Fetters Frank Brown Mary Alice Donald Blankenship Donald Frederic Logan Roger M. Blankenship New York Joe Blankenship Rex Huffman New Lexington J. A. Devol Melbourne Dowler Geo. M. Hughes Epworth League League Institute Lancaster Minnie Bird Velma Hite Minnie Tucker Maher Devol Priscilla Robert Porter Cleveland Frank Porter Cheerio M. F. Church Sunshine Club Jessie Orndorf Mae Eberts Betty Wintermythe Elizabeth Rowland George Hughes William Devol Sandra Kay Gordon James Lancaster Camp Grounds Jack Brown Barbara Jeanne Rutland Edmund Otstor Barbara Harry Witschy Marilyn Verne Adams Toronto Henry Clark Akron Howard Blankenship Duncan Falls Fred Blankenship Samuel Nixon M. E. Church Robert Lines Charles Evans Mabel Devol Devol Clyde Strain Davis Ball St Cheetham Florence Huston Beatrice Dishon Robert Lawson Edward Lawson Bryan Denny Raymond Hoy Margaret Alexander Sue Webb Cress Webb George McQuade Cherrington Hospital Coalgate Mary Davis

Social Notes From Athens and Nearby Towns

Mrs Down S Grones entertained with a luncheon bridge after a swimming party. Mrs Oscar P Bingman and others from Nelsonville and Athens attended. Charles Slaughter and Harry Hudson left for a fishing trip to Canada. Miss Margaret Walburn and Mr Leslie Williams were weekend guests in Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs C O Burnett left for Camden to visit W M Bryant in Alabama. Athens shops displayed Empress Eugenie styles.

Down S. Grones Elmwood Pl Oscar P. Bingman Miller Wilson Edith Byers Nelsonville T. N. Hoover Fred McKay Charles Slaughter Harry Hudson Athens Canada Margaret Walburn New Marshfield Road Leslie Williams Cincinnati C. O. Burnett Camden W. M. Bryant Athens High School Alabama

Athens Redpath Chautauqua Receipts Tax Report

W. W. Coe announced a receipts less war tax of 2010 with a guaranteed amount of 1750 for the Athens Redpath Chautauqua advisory board. Imports fell 43 percent and exports 25 percent in fiscal year 1921 compared with 1920. D. H. Moore was president of Security Savings Bank Athens with F. L. Alderman as vice president, C. G. OBleness cashier, and F. B. L Kil tan assistant cashier. Local residents including Mr and Mrs E E Jacobs and son Elmer and families returned from Buckeye Lake outing.

W. W. Coe Athens Redpath Chautauqua D. H. Moore F. L. Alderman C. G. O'Bleness F. B. Kiltan The Security Savings Bank Athens E. E. Jacobs Elmer C., P. Lauderhaugh Lucile Hastings Co. P. Jr E. C. Woodworth Elizabeth Dorothy Buckeye Lake

Blue Lake Folks Attend Picnics and Visits in West Virginia

Community notes list Mr and Mrs James Hazlett and daughter Peggy and Mr and Mrs Ambrosia Dorton visiting relatives in Dunbar West Virginia. Elmer Holcomb returns to Newport News after a visit with family. A reunion for Mrs Sarah Cragg is planned for August 10 with a noon lunch at Ona Station.

Blue Lake James Hazlett Peggy Ambrosia Dorton Dunbar W. Va Elmer Holcomb Newport News Dravo Construction Co James Call Joseph Wooten Sarah Cragg Gallipolis Mary Porter Morris Porter Marion Frank Harrison Joe James Thurman Herman Harrison Lawrence White Delaware Alva Calhoun Merrell Harrison Herman Lawis Cheshire Elizabeth Chapel Anna Belle Lee Holcomb Mercersville Miss Virginia Ray Houck

Small Army Unit Size Definition

A small unit in the United States Army comprises 12 men led by a sergeant or corporal.

Concord Church Annual Home-Coming and Local Social Roundup

Concord hosts its annual Home-Coming on August 17 with Sunday School and services led by Rev. William Martell George of Nelsonville. Church trustees meet Thursday evening and a wiener roast follows the business session. Various local visits and family gatherings are listed, including Antle and Sayre families, with notes on ill health and moves.

Concord Concord Church Concord Cemetery Association William Martell George Nelsonville M. E. Church Concord Church Trustees and Church Board Cecil Antle Olive Johnson Frost Lawrence Myers Hooper Ridge William Moring Columbus Ed Sayres Christian Endeavor Society Old Man's Cave Frank Johnson von Landis Lester Blake Pres Wisecup Glouster Vern Wolfe Edward Weiss Joe Antle Iris Weiss Helen Wolfe Elsie Antle Minnie Antle John Antle Wilbur Antle Jacksonville Joe Stone Murray City Jesse Wemer Glouster R. D Eugene Goldsberry Athens Mable Sayre Shirley Millfield Donna Jeane Sayre Deloris Cope Tom Cope John Davis Dolores Marcella Detroit Mich Davis Rollrig Joe Watson Dayton Wilbur Davis Qwen Tryon Carl and Grace Sayres

Van Dyke Reunion Brings Family From Many Towns

The second annual Van Dyke family reunion gathered August 3 at Chauncey Van Dyke's Albany home with relatives from Chesterhill Athens Amesville Malta and New Matamoras among others. Guests included Dr. A F Holmes H C Hovey Belle Fought and many others from Athens Albany and Gallipolis visiting at Our House in Gallipolis and the Seakus Hotel in Pomeroy.

Albany van Dyke Chauncey van Dyke Guy van Dyke Lewis Smith Florence van Dyke Wallace Vernette Elizabeth Cora Belle Mary Louise Clifford Calendine Wanda Myron Calendine Chesterhill Stanton James Cora McDonald Ray James Belle Sedwick Gratta Walter Sedwick Athens Sidney Carpenter Kathleen Webster Amesville Merle Victor Russell Lawrence Malta A. J. van Dyke Roger van Dyke Malcolm Miller Marjorie Miller George van Dyke Mervin Barbara June van Dyke George Spring Belle Fought E. M. Baughman Martha Lou L. M. Breweiser Ed Bailes George Bailes L. B. Moore New Matamoras Richard Fought Bartha Joe Kinsel Earl Baughman Gallipolis Ernest Bolton West Orange N. J Frank Bolton Bolton DuPont Co Harley Harriett Ayler

Love and secrets on a moonlit kitchen confrontation

Barbara discovers Dugan Blake secretly cooking eggs at 2:30 am and ends up sharing a kiss. The moment breaks the ice between them but leaves her questioning motives. Uncle Hank reveals Dugan’s entanglement with Midwest Oil and Bert Lipscomb’s role, easing suspicions as Barbara contemplates Grover versus Dugan and a Friday country club dance.

Barbara Dugan Blake Dugan Larry Briar Hill New York Uncle Hank Hank Bert Lipscomb Bert Midwest Old Man Lipscomb Larry Grover

Road to Lake to Be Paved near Lake Hope

State Highway Department calls for bids to pave and improve the road from Zaleski to the upper part of Lake Hope, a 5 030 mile stretch in Vinton County, at an estimated cost of 172 500 dollars. The project includes two bridges and must be finished by September 30 1942 with bids opened August 26.

McArthur Athens Lake Hope State Zaleski Prattsville Nelsonville Vinton County

Birmingham Quiz Kid Tommy McFarland wins nationwide auditions

Tommy McFarland 14 of Birmingham earned the city’s Quiz Kid title after beating over a thousand students in auditions. He then flew to Chicago and appeared on the Quiz Kids program broadcast coast to coast on NBC Blue. May face reception issues due to a storm.

Zaleski Tommy McFarland Lucile Sylvester McFarland Birmingham Ala Thomas McFarland Chicago NBC Blue Tommy Wellston McFarlands England France Rome Mexico Sarah Alice Birmingham Southern College Oberlin United States Joan A. H. Hayes White Cross Hospital Columbus Myrna Bolen Donald Miller Donnie Cleveland Ella Murray Sarah Fidler Charles Klingenberg Canaanville Sarah Vanderford Frank Tripp, Jr Frank Tripp Will Tripp James McKibben Helen Belpre Elizabeth Anne Ross Chillicothe Anne Elizabeth Martin Anne Elizabeth Margaret Anne Bedinghaus Mary Alice Cincinnati Frank Lewis Dayton Charles Daft Oren Vernon Pennell Alfred Rhodes Fr. Hayes

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