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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1941

Page

4

Incomplete OCR Note on Election Item

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.

Local newspaper rates and policies fragment

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.

Mali Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington

Leaders warn of war burden and citizen duty

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.

Washington Columbus United States John Lewis Supreme Court Roosevelt

Forward looking educator inspires thoughtful public talks

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.

Dean E. A. Hansen Ohio University Dean Hansen

Bookbinders find humor in odd binding choice at museum

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.

American Museum of Natural History

Seven Countries Join Anti Comintern Pact Fanfare

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.

Hitler Denmark Croatia Bulgaria Rumania Slovakia Finland

Raymond Clapper on Labor, Arbitration and Democracy

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.

Congress

Colgate Students Study Washington Bureaus Program

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.

Washington Colgate University Hamilton N. Y Congress Paul S. Jacobsen Dr. Jacobsen Securities and Exchange Commission Food and Drug Administration Civil Service Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Customs Bureau Treasury Department Jacobsen Senate House Sclon

Troy Teams Face Marietta in Friday Night Showdown

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.

Coolville Troy High School Marietta F. W. Chapman Lou Bortz Orange Calif Lester Chapman Albany N. Y Otto Goodman Eleanor Frances Aldine Betty Bridgeport W. Va Bruce Chapman Guysville R.D Pat Chapman Joe Bob Janice Otis Kiracore Larry Jo Ellen Harlan Belpre Hall Chapman Barbara Ronald Dan Ross Artesia Lawrence Holter Pleasant John Aiken William McKelvie Portland T. G. Hilldare Racine Lois Galbreath T. E. Galbreath Clinton Burdette Cambridge W. F. Kampf Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Ira Kincade Jean P. E. Bingman Carthage-Troy High School Frances Blake Marjorie Reed Eileen Kennedy Justine Kimble Stanley Galbreath Luman Johnson Marilyn Boggs Mary Blizzard Ruth Brandeberry Ruth Dixon Betty Dunfee Fay McGirr Glenn Bardin Cecil Richardson Kathleen Bond Marguerite Burdette Mabel Hope Butcher Pauline Cole Buford Findling Georgia Gray Juanita Hannaman Eloise Hughes Clarice Humphrey Virginia Kincade Vera Richards Madge Russell Harold Swisher Evelyn Griffin Betty Jo Humphrey Ralph Mantle Bernice Richardson Kenneth FE Sanders Hilma Smith William Uhl Mayford Cook Doris Barnhart Doris Jean Brafford Joan Griffin Robert Reed Joan Sheets Clair Creamer Eloise Humphrey Faye Jones Betty Lake Dotty Lou Brandeberry Wanda Crawford Mary Dixon Ronald Chapman Susan Cornwell Rex McKnight John Humphrey, Jr Ivan Creeger Dolores Baker Janet Sheets Alvin Pierce Freda Kimble

Amesville Girl Wins National 4-H Dress Revue Honor

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.

Amesville Helen Thomas Thomas Chicago Clyde Edmundson Athens High School Beatrice Perkins Edward S. Dowell Pearl French Red Cross Eugene Shafer Junior Red Cross Athens Manchuria League of Nations Japan China

Opening of Boy Scout HQ and O U dinner planned

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.

Boy Scout Sloane Building Boy Scouts Miss Munn Dean E. W. Chubb Grover I. M. Foster Francis Fuller Paul Andrews The Green and White O. U F. X. Rauch Columbus Grace Hamilton Morrey Olwen Jones Athens

Mineral Social And Personal MINERAL-Mr. and Mrs. Orland Ely

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.

Mineral Orland Ely Ronnie George Lee Conkey Meigs County Thomas Clark Kathleen Clark Elizabeth Hunt Pittsburgh Ohio University Athens Hadley Ely Mina D. Fry Ardilla Shuster J. P. Emish Ernest Crow Ira Conkey B&o Donna Jean Jenkins Sheltering Arms Hospital Eldon McDaniel Albany Frank McDaniels Nazarene Church John Stout Lucy Shingler Ilene Arnold Goodwin E. G. Gibson Nannie Addis Will Crow

Every Pupil Tests Planned in Hocking

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.

Lady by Request in Six Month Marriage Bargain

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.

Bill Jackson Stephen Curt Diana Stephen Mr. Tucker Ellen Curt Adela Richard Thorpe Evalyn Thorpe Evalyn Phil Bruce Peyton Square Green Street Elva Todd Curt Richard Thorpes Stephn Larkin

Poet’s Corner Verses From Messenger Readers

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.

Dorothy Helen Garner Glouster Route 4

Reflection on Faith and Worldly Distractions by Edith M Patterson

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.

Edith M. Patterson Chesterhill, QO

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