The Athens Messenger publication details and rates
The Athens Messenger announces its establishment and staff, lists publishing practices, and details subscription prices for Athens and surrounding counties. It notes advertising conditions and office information along with delivery rates and periods.
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Associated Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Nonna
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Organ
Washington
Catch Them Young A call to teach Americanism early
A Western college educator who led a Eastern college notes a student body saturated with young Communists and argues for early Americanism education. He blames both radical elders and complacent adults for subversive citizenship and urges parents and communities to invest time with youth to curb radicalism.
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England
France
Ohio Grangers push stream pollution as farmer health issue
In a statewide meeting the Ohio Grangers urged study of stream pollution linking polluted water to Bangs disease and infantile paralysis concerns. They argued declining water tables require clean flowing streams for public health and farmer viability, beyond fishing use.
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Ohio
Grangers
Cleveland
What Expansion Means
Airplane production shows rapid growth with 60,000 shop employees in January rising to 164,920 today and projected to 382,000 by next June. The jump from 60,000 to 382,000 in a year and a half underscores the scale of industrial expansion and the need for skilled labor and strong leadership in Washington.
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Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
Washington
To the Last Frenchman Banquet Idea
A columnist riffs on wartime jibes about Britain fighting to the last Frenchman. Six months since the last Frenchman active, yet Britain remains in the fight. The author jokes about staging a banquet serving those who used the phrase as a first course.
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Britain
Freedom Quotes From Leaders Echo War-Era Debate
Capt Edward Rickenbacker tells Economic Club liberty today may not last. Eduard Benes asserts Britain and the U S as sea powers could dominate. President Roosevelt calls for freedoms from want insecurity and fear as wartime aims.
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President Roosevelt
One of these two worlds must break asunder
The line presents a dramatic political maxim tied to Adolf Hitler, suggesting a clash of ideologies. The phrase alludes to apocalyptic rhetoric centered on totalitarian power and global conflict. Hitler’s name anchors the historical context implied by the declaration.
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Adolf Hitler
Defense chiefs appeal for speed in wartime production
Raymond Clapper reports that defense commissioners and leaders like William Knudsen and Donald Nelson are publicly pressing industry and labor to accelerate production for Britain and the war effort. They warn of slack teams, delayed schedules, and possible political consequences if progress stalls. Roosevelt's salesmanship is urged as a public urgency grows.
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Washington
Defense Commission
Hull
Britain
Hitler
England
William S. Knudsen
National Association of Manufacturers
Chicago
Donald Nelson
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Knudsen
Roosevelt
Washington Scene Reviews Chiappe Death and Aliens Rise
Bruce Catton examines the Chiappe assassination at sea and the Vichy threat in the Middle East while the U S government confronts a growing illegal alien population. By Dec 26 registration could top 4 250 000, forcing thousands of individual cases on Attorney General Jackson.
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Department of Justice
United States
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Jackson
No-regulation debate framed as constructive force
A post election remark from President Martin on regulation as a constructive tool. Dr. Paul Super of the YMCA World Service Committee contrasts Europe’s possible pivot toward Russia or the United States, highlighting strategic directions.
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Martin
New York Stock Exchange
Europe
Russia
United States
Paul Super
Y.M.C.A. World Service Committee
Great Races Do Not Die From Oppression
Quote attributed to Herbert Hoover praising perseverance in adversity. This brief item notes his line as a historical sentiment.
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Herbert Hoover
Prohibition Recalled by Portland Letter Writer
In a public forum letter Charles R. Larson recalls prohibition days and bootleg networks. He argues prohibition failed and notes underage drinking and hidden liquor through outlaw outlets, urging Mr. Freer to research and acknowledge liquor will persist despite bans.
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the Messenger
Charlie A. Freer
Mr. Freer
Charles R. Larson
Portland
Dec
Poverty Unnoticed Prompts Relief Efforts In 1941
John L. Southard warns in The Messenger about hidden poverty affecting Nelsonville WPA relief workers and citizens. He urges well off residents to support aid programs as the zero hour for relief set to strike again around January 1941, stressing national disruption if help is lacking.
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the Messenger
Messenger
Henry Windell
Wes Davis
Nelsonville
WPA
U.S.A
U. S
John L. Southard
Jacksonville
Laurel Cliff Social And Personal Notes
Laurel Cliff notes report a July 3 marriage compliment shower for Mr. and Mrs. James Gilmore hosted by Mrs. Pearl Jacobs. Other items note illness of Missanda Jacobs and Lou Diehl, recovery of Rev. McCumber, visits by the Buck and Beach couples, and a Laurel Cliff Health Club Christmas party with hand-made kerchief gifts. The Bible verse contest was won by Mrs. Evelyn Turner and Mrs. Edward Evans. next meeting set with Mrs. Evelyn Turner on Jan. 13.
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Laurel Cliff
James Gilmore
Pearl Jacobs
Gilmore
Henry Beach
Bradbury
Clifford Jacobs
Charles Karr
Karr
Margaret Allen
Evelyn Turner
Edward Evans
Lottridge and Carthage Two Community Notes
Local church youth group met at the Caldwell home for a social. twenty seven attended. Multiple regional families visited relatives in Athens, Tuppers Plains, and Parkersburg areas. A Christmas program is planned at the Carthage Presbyterian Church on December 23 with local families noted in attendance.
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Lottriidge —Young People’s Society
Carthage Presbyterian Church
Frank Caldwell
Gordon Collins
George Collins
Tuppers Plains
Lottridge School
Paul Kinnen
Donald Francis
Athens
Michael Kinnen
Frank Figley
Mr. Cooper
Parkersburg
Arthur Cole
Jerald Stephenson
Aubrey Bailey
Erma Jean
Dalton Robinson
Alice
Sharon Center
Bruce Robinson
Ira Robinson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Elmer Wright
Lancaster
Carrie Gainer
John Archer
F. W. Chapman
Coolville
John Gaston
Claire Wilson
Harry Willet
Charles Willet
Elma Willet
Carl Kincade
Virginia
J. W. Kincade
Coalville
Oryn Watkins
Billie
Amesville
A. R. Butcher
Mabel Hope
Charles
L. T. Runnion
Flao Tenney
Wilbur White
Emmett Blake
L. A. Townsend
R. M. Allen
Pearl Robinson
Charles Reynolds
Delmar Gillett
Paul Reynolds
Pomeroy
Harvey Person
Orland Hooper
Fisher Station
Homer Linscott
Hooper Ridge
Garden News Notes From Zion A B Mission Church Gathering
A quarterly meeting is set for Zion A B Mission Church on Sunday December 22 with Sunday School at 9 30 led by Eva Mohler and a 10 30 preaching service followed by communion presided by Rev H E Harwood assisted by Rev Dan Grim. The Sunshine Sewing Circle met at Mrs Hubert Buck s home and worked on a quilt with gifts exchanged and many members present. The next gathering will be at Mrs Aldo Barnhill s on Wednesday December 18 to quilt another project.
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Zion A. B. Mission Church
Eva Mohler
H. E. Harwood
Dan Grim
Story Coen
William Smith
Catherine
Bunker
Sunshine Sewing Circle
Lois Ann Swartz
Mary Creesy
Nina Robison
Paul Jeffers
Maggie Buck
Aldo Barnhill
Fire Destroys Bailey Home As Wes Helps Save Belongings
Wes helps pull Mr Bailey from smoke and joins others to salvage furnishings as the house burns. Ronnie clings to Wes, while the Baileys move into a ranch shack. Tip the horse wrangler notes the Montoya girl left at dawn with paints toward the Canyon, but details remain uncertain.
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Mr. Bailey
Wes
Ronnie
Rocking R Ranch
University
Wesley
Dr. York
Tip
Ronica
Cowboy Bank
Baileys
Wrangler
Mr. York
Montoya
Mystery drives Wesley toward Lena and a Border Patrol autogiro
Wesley tails Lena Montoya amid a web of secret caches guns and a rumored Army bombing zone. He spots a Border Patrol autogiro and recalls Inspector Starr, as Lena rides toward him in Rainbow Canyon.
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Wesley
Tip
Wes
Lena Montoya
Rainbow
United States Army
Rainbow Canyon
Lona
Andre Girardeau
Andre
Ronica
Earth
Inspector Starr
Border Patrol
Ronica Bailey
Broadwell Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Arch Sprouse spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lee Dorr in Canaanville. Howard Haybron of Columbus visits his father George Haybron. The Brills Hendershots and others visit Rev and Mrs Bartoe in Pomeroy. Miss Mildred Parsons returns home from Athens for the weekend. Del Smith ill. Families Crisscross the area visiting relatives and attending a Prince of Peace Contest in Chesterhill.
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Hattie Hendershot
Hazel Burke
Geraldine Parsons
Chesterhill
del Smith
Albert Smith
Connie Vandyke
Sand Rock
William Cummings
Jor Bartlett
Bernard White
Clarence White
Richard White
Columbus
Ray Root
Beebe
George Smith
Mineral Social And Personal Items Highlight Local News
Mrs. Jesse Ely is ill with influenza. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Ely announce the birth of a daughter named Rachael Adena. Lorrayne Clendenin works at the Younkins home. Mrs Susie Weed has returned to Zaleski. Ada Clark and children visited Hamden. Helen Jenkins funeral held at the M E Church with Nazarene Choir. Flower girls and pallbearers listed. Visits from Hartleys and Cecil Hartley noted. Florence Sewing Circle names chosen for exchange gifts ahead of Tuesday meeting.
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Mineral
Jesse Ely
Wilbur Ely
Rachael Adena
Lorrayne Clendenin
L. W. Younkins
Susie Weed
Lafe Lynch
Emma Jenkins
Guy Lowry
Paul
Carebondale
Starling Shingler
Billy
Athens
Tucker
Hocking
Oscar Prater
Helen Jenkins
William Jenkins
Carroll Chesser
M. E
Nazarene Church
J. P. Emish
Opal Buckley
Sylvia Pidcock
Ethel Addis
Cleota Ely
Hazel Addis
Pauline Gibson
Betty Brooks
Doris Buckley
Millie Lowry
Idene Ely
Bellefontaine
Akron
Hamden
R. D
William Younkins
Loren Hartley
Sylvia
Cecil Hartley
Florence
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