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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an election related item with unclear names and place. No full details, dates, or entities are recoverable beyond a generic political context.
Public notice style missives list subscription costs by carrier and mail, zones, and terms. It notes rates in multiple Ohio counties, and mentions second class matter status and advertising inquiries. It also references obituary and card of thanks charges.
In Columbus last week farm leaders argued the nation stands in a war to the bitter end, trusting the people to follow leaders right or wrong. They warned of mass unemployment if war ends badly, and noted that analysts understand why the country has not acted more boldly. As sports shift from football to basketball, the public will have little time to digest Washington’s war news before spring.
A thoughtful critique praises Dean E. A. Hansen of Ohio University for his ability to spark real thinking among everyday people. The piece laments dull public meetings and urges more ideas and genuine dialogue to replace superficial discourse and spearheads of bias.
A bookbinder at the American Museum of Natural History displayed a bound copy of Hitler's Mein Kampf. Maurice Hamonneau, a World War II veteran, bound it in a striking skunk fur, turning a grim title into a curious novelty at a book fair.
The piece lists Denmark Croatia Bulgaria Romania Slovakia Finland and the Nanking regime as joined in an anti Comintern pact. It derides the propaganda claim and notes the nations’ puppet status under Germany or Japan. It cites Mary Baker Eddy in opposition to revenge as guidance.
Washington writer Raymond Clapper argues Congress has dropped compulsory arbitration amid opposition from labor leaders and industry spokesmen. He favors a cooling off period but warns strong union leadership could still threaten rights, urging self restraint and citizen responsibility to preserve democracy.
Ten junior Colgate University students in Hamilton New York take part in a voluntary Washington study program led by Dr. Paul S. Jacobsen. They shadow federal agencies observe Congress engage in hearings and report on public administration with a focus on national defense and policy influence.
Troy High School hosts Marietta for the second home game of the season Friday night with varsity and reserve squads, tipping off at 7:30. Also included is a community note on a large wedding anniversary gathering and local confirmations of families and honors from the Carthage Troy High School honor roll for November listing seniors through grade 3.
Miss Helen Thomas of Amesville Junior High captured national notice in the home made dress competition. She faced state winners in Chicago during the National 4-H Dress Revue. County Auditor Clyde Edmund addressed the Athens High School Social Science Club on the local tax situation. Bea trice Perkins led the meeting. Edward Dowell introduced Miss Pearl French of the Red Cross and Mrs Eugene Shafer discussed organizing Junior Red Cross in Athens schools. Shu Shen Yang of Ohio University spoke at the Athens Rotary Club on the Manchuria crisis and League of Nations peace efforts between Japan and China.
Preparations near completion for the Boy Scout headquarters opening in the Sloane Building. Parents of scouts to be entertained on opening night. A baby clinic at City Building weighed and advised mothers. Dean Chubb as toastmaster introduced Grover Fos ter Fuller Andrews at the annual O U football dinner with 200 attendees. Mrs Rauch traveled to Columbus for Grace Hamilton Morrey concert with Miss Olwen Jones as piano accompanist.
Mineral society notes guests and local movements include Orland Ely and family visiting in Meigs County and Athens students from Ohio University. Donna Jenkins underwent mastoid development operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Nazarene Church site cleared for new building on former John Stout lot owned by Mrs. Lucy Shingler. Various locals and relatives listed with brief visits and duties.
The first pupil tests of the year will be given in Hocking County rural schools from Wednesday to Friday. Reading tests will cover grades two through six while English tests will cover grades seven through twelve. Another test will be offered later in the year.
Diana, a kept wife in a six month arrangement, visits Evalyn Thorpe and grows drawn to her beauty and possible love, while Stephen’s family and Richard Thorpe stir intrigue. Diana’s life on Peyton Square and Green Street intertwines with Evalyn’s kindness as Adela’s schemes threaten the fragile balance.
A reader poem from Dorothy Helen Garner of Glouster Ohio Route 4 expresses pride in her brother serving in the army. She notes his twenty seven month deployment, hopes for December furlough, and asks readers to send letters and greeting cards for soldiers far away.
A reflective verse notes how modern life distracts with crime and pleasure yet inner life seeks faith trust and prayer. The poem contrasts surface gaiety with deeper currents of belief and spiritual longing from Edith M Patterson of Chesterhill Ohio.
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