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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1941

Page

4

Subscription Rates By Carrier and Mail

Rates listed for ten weeks at $1.00 and one week options. Extra postage and cross county delivery to be arranged. National representatives include John W. Cullen and offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland. Advertising rates on application. obituaries and cards of thanks incur nominal charges.

Bosning John W. Cullen E. C. Marshall William Jones Columbus James Marren Fort Hayes Elmer Weaver Dick O'Neil Jarle Holford Zeta Weaver Ray Herrle Dean Marshall Winterhaven Fla John Coulter Pennsville John Carrier Ronny Mt. Gilead True Smith Adam Penman Roseville Joseph Benedict Near Here Lewis Shaffer Sons Jess Latta Clyde Gladden New Lexington Elizabeth Verfer Mary Rehart Derthie Brandt Lester Brandt William Brandt Wilma Spence Mary Alice Ford Mt. Perry de M. Rodgers, Jr CCC Spokane Wash Betty Carlson Lancaster Henry Lusetti Oakfield J. N. Fry Harry Schottlekorb Charleston W. Va Fry

Peace proposals and the salt of wary evaluation

The text argues the United States must weigh peace proposals with caution and moral scrutiny. It recalls Woodrow Wilson’s idea of a peace without victory, notes historical and current obstacles, and urges leaders to present workable peace plans while considering equal terms and restraint. The piece questions whether today’s publics would accept such terms amid continued militarism.

United States Europe Asia Woodrow Wilson American Congress Germany Senate John Cudahy U. S Wilson

Reward of appeasement in oil deliveries to Germany

In the 18 months before Germany turned on Russia, Moscow sent about a million tons of oil including lubricants and aviation gasoline to Berlin. The British estimate suggests Germany received substantial supplies, used to fuel bombing operations.

Russia Germany Opcon

Secret GOP pow wow signals isolationist drift

The Washington merry go round reports a pre caucus meeting of House Republicans over the draft extension bill. A small isolationist clique aimed to sidetrack Representative Joe Martin as leader. Ham Fish of New York spearheaded the gathering pushing for an independent leadership with himself at the top.

Washington Joe Martin Republican Party Ham Fish New York Roosevelt Bertrand Gearhart California Leonard Hall Fish Gearhart Martin Economy Party

Clapper to London and GOP revolt updates

Raymond Clapper will miss The Messenger for two weeks and send a radio column from London. Groundwork for a revolt against Roosevelt policy appeared at a secret meeting led by Fish and allies including Vorys, Keefe, Knutson, Crowther, Chiperfield, and Robsson. The group sought an independent Republican leadership, but the caucus backed Martin and eliminated Roosevelt criticisms from Fish's resolution.

Raymond Clapper the Messenger Mr. Clapper England London

Peter Edson Analyzes U S Combat Planes in World War II

Washington scene veteran Peter Edson argues much criticism of American planes focused on pursuit designs while bombers like the B 17 and Lockheed Hudsons proved effective. He traces faults to prewar rules restricting exports and to mismatched equipment for allied pilots, plus faulty British handling of P 40s.

Washington U. S Army Norway Sweden France Martinique

Oil and war aims mix in distant theaters

The commentary notes that lubricants and their equivalents aid the panzer drive toward Kiev and Leningrad. It then raises a question about the progress of American oil shipments to Japan, linking global supply lines to wartime moves.

Kiev Leningrad Japan

Tickets for Golgotha Passion Play Are Sold by Local Merchants

Corning notes list Park's Drug Store and multiple merchants selling or distributing tickets for the Passion Play Golgotha with shows at the high school auditorium on Thursday August 21 at 2 4 7 and 9 pm. The board of education grants consent for the United Brethren Church event.

Sutton Motor Co Parsons Lambert, Kroger’s Atlantic and Pacific Board of Education United Brethren Church

Methodist Youth Picnic and Rally Planned at New Lexington Park

Local Methodist congregation members plan to attend a Methodist Youth picnic and rally at New Lexington Waterworks Park on Friday night. A six o'clock banquet will be followed by a program featuring all church groups participating.

New Lexington Waterworks

Double party honors Mrs Hardin and farewell for Mrs Cady

Mrs E C Hardin and Mrs Anita Cady were honored Tuesday night by Class 13 of the Methodist Church at the Hardin home with a birthday tribute, farewell gifts, and speeches. Lunch for 43 included Class 13 members, Women’s Society guests, and two visitors.

E. C. Hardin Anita Cady Methodist Church Hardin Polly Roof Cady Women's Society of Christian Service Russell Markley Wahl Flora Briggs Lee Thomas Mable Dunlap Philos United Brethren Church Sarah Wright Mae, Rodgers Doris Shonkwiler Louise Wemmer Lena Fenneken Lu Brown Helen Shonkwiler Doris Mae Rodgers Alice Brown Isabel McLain Mrs. Wright

Millertown Cemetery Lot Owners Urged to Clean Plots

Otis Dunlap, caretaker, requests all lot owners or those in charge of cemetery plots to cooperate in cleaning off their areas. The effort aims to beautify the cemetery and reduce his workload.

Millertown Cemetery Otis Dunlap Dunlap

Birth Announcement for Darlene Yvonne Metzler

Rev and Mrs Spurgeon Metzler Circleville announce the birth of daughter Darlene Yvonne on Saturday August 2. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs E C Marshall of Corning with Mrs Metzler formerly Mable Marshall.

Spurgeon Metzler Circleville Darlene Yvonne E. C. Marshall Corning Metzler Mable Marshall

Local Visitors Called on Miss Maxine

Mrs. Lucille Parsons of Columbus and Ralph Davis Don Davis and sons Petty and Bob of Middleport visited recently with Miss Maxine.

Corning Lucille Parsons Columbus Ralph Davis Don Davis Petty Bob Middleport Maxine

I Surrender All by Rev Mary Karch

The poem recalls a moment of surrender to faith with lines on yielding to the Savior. Rev Mary Karch of Lakeview Ohio signs the verse, noting guidance and steadfastness after the decisive day.

Mary Karch Lakeview Ohio

Chicago’s rocky foundation from ancient coral shores

Chicago sits atop a bedrock formed by coral reefs millions of years ago when the area lay in a warm tropical sea. The geological past shaped the city’s current landscape and structural foundations.

Chicago

Sonora stakes rise as Hammond airs private deal

Jeffery Hammond plots a secret salvage venture with Jim Mallory for the Sonora. Eric Forbes resists, a Havana-ship search looms, and a blackmail threat emerges as Mary Larsen watches Mallory closely.

Jeffery Hammond Jim Sonora Neady Hammond Mary Larsen Eric Forbes Hammond Lines Havana Jim Mallory Jeffrey Hammond Mallory J. H Forbes Eric Mary Mr. Mallory

Battery E 134th Field Artillery Heads to Camp Knox

Battery E of the 134th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard deploys to Camp Knox with officers including Capt. Frank W. Watkins and First Lieut. Ben F. Brown. Route 31 Logan landowners oppose the proposed relocation.

134Th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard Camp Knox Frank W. Watkins Ben F. Brown John A. Violet Chester W. Wolfe Belefred B. Vercoe Elbert E. Carmichael Tom W. Johnston Harold O. Linscott Carl W. Partlow Jack H. Quest Ernest D. Sams John B. Cline David R. Carmichael William J. Curry Howard J. Ferry Robert S. Violet Lloyd A. Hayes Route Logan George L Wright William Thompson Pearl Linton Floyd Loomis William Stone

Twenty Years Ago on Ohio University Campus

The old flag pole at Ewing Hall and the SATC flag pole near Howard Hall were removed. Clerk T L Morgan notes used car buyers must register under the Atwood law effective August 17. Mrs Frank Creamer turns 90. Judge H T Phillips and family go on a two week motor trip to Niagara Falls and Buffalo. The Watch Dog recounts a ride with Chief Graham and mentions 20 chickens for Kiwanis picnic.

Ewing Hall SATC Howard Hall Ohio University T. L. Morgan Atwood H. T. Phillips Helen Ruth E. E. Johnson Niagara Falls Buffalo N. Y Graham Athens Kiwanis

Laurel Cliff Social And Personal Notes

Laurel Cliff notes report the L C H G meeting at Mrs Everett Tracy Ball Run with eighteen members and twenty guests celebrating Mrs Mary Tracy’s 88th birthday. Several local residents, including the Davis and Gilmore families, spent weekends away and relatives visited, with various trips to Columbus and West Virginia.

Laurel Cliff L.C.H.G Everett Tracy Ball Run Mary Tracy Georgia Diehl William Davis James Gilmore Columbus Verla Thomas Gerald Hysell Ellen White Homer White Hysell Johnny Dryhaus Patterson Field Clarence Curtis Milton Hysell Shady Valley Faye Allen Ina Huffman Tuppers Plains Freda Hood Josie Jener Junior Wright Evelyn Turner West Virginia

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Drew Pearson Robert Allen Clapper John Vorys Frank Keefe Wisconsin Harold Knutson Minnesota Frank Crowther Robert Chiperfield Ilinois John Robsson Kentucky Foreign Affairs Committee GOP Crowther James Wadsworth Wadsworth Peter Edson Washington Scene Corning Social Notes Don Smith Ft. Bragg N. C Plan Youth Rally Poet's Corner Messenger By Galbraith NEA Service. Inc T. M. Reg. U.S. Pat Joseph L. Chadwick Chapter Hammond's Mr. Hammond Lois Hammond Lois Miami NEA Service VNC Frank Creamer, Shade
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