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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1940
Page
4
The piece provides the newspaper’s masthead listing owners and editors, with publisher Prescott W. Bush and the Athens area locations. It notes affiliations, association memberships, and the newspaper’s pricing for various subscription terms and zones.
The author argues suffrage is a privilege tied to meeting conditions including not taking material rewards. The text warns that accepting government aid makes voters dependent, shaping outcomes and eroding independence. It highlights WPA aid and funded local projects as creating dependents and moral weakness.
Census figures show the male majority in the U S population shrinking as life expectancy for women exceeds men by about three years. Higher male death rates from heart disease traffic accidents and work stress are cited, with experts saying the reversal is understood within the medical fraternity.
Public health guidance urges calm about west influenza reports not of the severe past. Every person should treat colds seriously to prevent influenza, with open air, proper clothing, exercise, and sensible living. Doctors rely on community cooperation to check epidemics.
Italians joined the war against France just before the end of hostilities and the French, now conquerors, show wit on the Mentone border. French soldiers set a sign facing Italy reading Notice to the Greek Soldiers This is the French border. The episode signals lingering Gallic humor and resolve despite setbacks.
The Capitol needed repairs so lawmakers moved to the old Supreme Court chamber once used by the Senate. The piece notes the practice and atmosphere of Senate sessions described with a hint of satire about how events unfold in Washington.
Washington reports shortages of skilled workers and, more critically, management personnel. Knudsen and engineers urged to coach factories and speed production while questions linger about Roosevelt's top leadership and a stronger defense commission role. The result is slower defense output and rising urgency.
Bruce Catton considers how a Supreme Court ruling on a jurisdictional strike between the Carpenters and Machinists unions could reshape the A F L C I O split. He notes implications for anti trust law, Hutcheson indictments, and the future of jurisdictional strikes in labor disputes.
A sharp remark pleases a gallery audience and ignites a political firestorm as lawmakers, critics, and onlookers react to a controversial moment in the chamber. The exchange triggers widespread debate about decorum and leadership.
The Public Forum letter from J E Williams of Nelsonville Ohio urges readers to study C H Bartlett's Sunday Messenger column Over the Back Fence. Williams argues for action to improve the Hocking Valley and Nelsonville and questions UMWA election concerns.
Coolville quarterly Methodist circuit meeting at Little Hocking Church appears on Sunday at 7 30 with District Superintendent J I Jones in attendance Rev E B Dean to preach Sunday at 10 45 at Coolville Church Prayer services set for Wednesday at 7 30 Local social and visiting notes include families from Little Hocking Parkersburg and Athens with guests and travel plans The Troy High basketball team plans games at Pomeroy Tuesday and Greens Run Friday updates on residents and hospital returnees conclude the column
Concord Guild buys two large heaters for the Concord Church. Mildred Howard leads the group as president. Various local residents, including J. M. Grandstaff, Barbara Ann Duncan, Clarence White, and the Dukeman family, are noted for visits, health, and family events. The Fern Dale Church funeral for Mrs. Bart Kasler is reported along with several regional moves and church duties.
Andre Girardeau schemes with Lona Montoya while Ronnie Bailey confronts hidden tensions. Wesley Gray frets over Ronnie and Lena as Army bomb tests loom near Rainbow Canyon, and a chance encounter with Lana prompts fresh suspicions amid a volatile plot.
Wesley York trails Lana Montoya through desert dusk toward Rainbow Canyon. He plans to confront a suspected meeting, then silently waits as a second rider approaches. He rops a loop around the rider, ready for action as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
Langsville residents share weekend visits and travel. Mr. and Mrs. W O Johns return to Buffalo West Virginia after a week with Marvin Tucker family. Thelma Fay Foutty born November 28 to Carman Foutty and wife. Families visit relatives in Leart Huntington Wellston and Dexter.
Belle Goodwin and Julia Salts head to Turpin Springs Florida for the winter. Delbert Johnson buys a new home by Dunkle and Clark. Kathryn Andrews visits from Athens. J O Pilcher hosts relatives. Estelle Salts Cora Steele Mabel Lowry Suzanne Salts Maybelle Chatfield in Columbus. Roosevelt ball chair Pete Lomax named. Junior McArthur High puts on Tom Sawyer directed by Linnie Arnold. Virginia Chappelear directs Christmas for Others. Chamber of Commerce to meet in sheriff's office at 7:30 p m.
Addison Township residents gather in Bulaville tonight at 7 o clock to discuss a rural electrification project. Officials outline aims and current status as local volunteers organize support.
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